Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1891-01-16
Ensllinnnhlc Weddings

I 0 clock, the appointed hour, the bridal part
+ entered the church, the seating capacity, o
which was filled to oyrff;rstsss, ,0daf
less number Of friends Of the happy coupl,
eager and anxious to witness the most i'm
portant event in their young lives, and filed
down the long main isle to the tune o
the wedding march from Waguer'i
"Lohenprin," touchingly rendered by
Miss Mary f. Roswell. The ushers,
Messrs. Thomas Swami, Julian Jones, 7
swami Latrobe, VIM. L. Marbury, VIM 5.
BRYAN. .. b. Merryman, DR.. j. II. Stone.
street and Hon. Charles Carter, ID pairs,
frst followed BY the bride gently leaning on
the arm Of her father, bearing ia her hand a
white prayer book between the leaves Of
which could be seen peepng out small
bunch or Lilies OF the Valley, and Mss Jennie
Stone, sister Of the bride, who acted as
best girl, carrying large bouquet Of La
France roses, to the foot ef the chancel where
thew we're met by the groom and his best man,
DR. Dudley Morgan, Of Washington city
The bride there Embossed her clasp upon her
fathers arm and taking that Of her betrothed,
the young pair took position in front Of the
officiating clergyman, while the rest Of the
party arranged themselves 10 proper order
about the chancel The performance Of the
ceremony then followed Judge Stone gave
away his daughter, and in few moments the
solemn words Of 'be minister were heard pro-
nouncing them man and wife;
1.-TWO souls with single thought,
Two hearts that beat as one.
Immediately after services, the bridal party
left tie church and repaired to the palatial
residence Of Judge Stone, where formal re-
ception was held and a substantial luncheon
served. and at o'clock they left on a special
train, engaged for the occasion, for Baltimore,
cheered by the good wishes Of many friends.
The brides trousseau was made up Of white
f,ille silk. en- traine and gloves to match,
long tulle veil, aud handsome dla-
monds, a present from the groom. Miss
Jennie Stone wore a gown Of white
crepe, de chine. The usher5 were attired
IN neat fitting getaway suits and white
silk heck-tes.
The church was appropriately decorated.
Fifty lighted candles were arranged in
the rear Of the chsncel adding greatly
10 the beauty and the impressiyeness
Of the happy occasion Mr.. and Mrs. Grain
received nearly one hundred costly and appro-
pirate prese its Among them might be men
toned, case Of silver by Mrs. Nellie Grain,
mother Of the groom; silver service by the
family Of the bride, handsome clock by Mr.
Abel Of The Sun, handsome lamp by Colonel
Vic Baughman; silver waiter and two vessels
rs Mr.. and Mrs james Sloan; cut glass pun
bowl by W G Scarlette, Of the L. 9 Dur
Agency; unique brass mounted hat rack
by Mrs Mosher, nee Morgan, Of Washington
city. Among those in Attendance FROM out
side of the county, were Misses Mamie and
Helen Sloan, llnkly, OF Baltimore, Minnie
aud Ethel Stocket Of Annapolis, Iessrs
Will Bnughmln, Editor Of the Frederick
Citizen, Sothoron Compton, of Prince
Georges county, Flaming and Warield 0
Baltimore city, Frank stoetet, of Annapolis,
and Col Sothorou al Nnry's county.
Married, at Christ Church, Port Tobacco
by the Rev Mr. foiodcNcr, on Thursday
the 18Th instant, al II o'clock, Samuel Q
P.,leett aud Miss Mamie Robciis. No card:
were ISSUED, but The church vas well filed by
The many Hruds Of the popular couple Al
Witnesses 10 tbs ceremony At HE appointed
hour the bridal couple entered The church and
edvaneed to the altar while the s~eet strain.
Of Mcudelsshons wedding march peaIed tortl
from The church organ mastery presided owe
/ by Mr.. Fulton Richards, near relative Of Thu
groom The ceremony WIS promptly per
formed by the o(liciAt"g clergyman, during
which sweet and impressive tones Of music
could tie heard, and ut the conclusion, tn
Priest Wedding march was played. UpoI
the altar OF the church a large bouquet OF bridt
roses were placed rs Miss henrietta Richards
an aunt Of the groom Tie bride and groom
remained short n nile Oltsie the church re
ceiyiug congratulations Of their many friend
aud from there went to the residence Of Mr.
J. II Roberts, La Plata, the father of til
bride, where a lunch was served, and left OF
the noon train for a trip to New York. A
the train moved out from La Plata showers Q
rice were raued upon the happy couple an,
the old shoe Of good luck was thrown afte
them by the large crowd Of friends who ha,
gathered there to wish them DO
rovqge The bride wore a beautiful
z. ueesz iitting tf4vei1s4-...s-srar Vi heiot,eP
diagonal wales cloth, with cut stee
trimmings aud velvet to mitch, and carrie
in her hand bur CHI ofvoets, the flvors Of tn
groom. The groom wore handsome cuta
way suit. Among the strangers present wei
Mr. and Mrs james H. Richards, Mis-
Henrietta Richards, Mr.. G. g. Eaton, c
Washington city, Miss Mary Raine, G
Wicomico county, ard Messrs ]. W Bon
Pibrick, of Baltimore city The brida
presents were numerous and handsome Mr
and Mrs. Padgett will remain about two week
on their tour and upon their return vii
reside at La Plata.
Married, on Wednesday, January l4tb
1891, at halt past six clock, at Calvar
Baptist Church, Washington City
and Miss Mamie L. Cotton Of this count.
and Mr.. Joseph Chunn Of St. Mary
county.
Married, at Newport Church, Tuesday eve
ming, the instant by Rev Father Campbell
Mr.. Leonard 5 Herbert and Miss Ella 7
Sherburn.
Married, at Christ Church, Port Tobacco
on Wednesday, the l4th instant BY Rev Mr.
PoindeAter Mr.. W A. Acton and Miss Mar,
E. Roberts,
Married, at the Assertion Church, Balti