The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-15
THE TORCHES OF HYMEN
BURNED BRIGHTLY ON THE ALTAR
OF CHURCH AND HOME.
A Minister Leaves the Ranks of Celibacy.
Miss Ebei and Mr.. Rueger Plight Their
vows-Other Matrimo nisl Events.

sweet and Impressive marriage cere-
mony was performed yesterday afternoon
at O'Clock, when Miss Louise c. Ebel
became the wife OF Mr.. Henry c. Rueger.
Rev. Paul Mcneil. of st. Johns German
Evangelical church. performed the cere-
mony. which took place at the home Of
the bride. no COB north Eighth street.
The parlors were most prettily deco
rated with palms. flowers and pink and pale
| blue candelabra. and the wedding uicture
made n beautiful tabeau vivant.
The ushers were Messrs. Henry 2. Ebel
| acted as best man. Miss Katie Ebel was
maid Of honor, and Miss Helen Brauer
| rendered appropriate music.
The brides costume was a "go-away"
| gown OF tan cloth. with hat and gloves TO
| match. and she carried bridal roses.
| The maid Of honor's costume was OF
| pale green faille, and she carried La
| France roses
| The bride is the exceedingly attractive
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Ebel, and
| the groom is the popular and well-known
| restaurateur at Thirteenth ard Cary
| streets. He is a son OF Mr.. Louis Rueger.
well known to old residents, and a brother
Of Mr.. William Rueger. at Ninth and
| Bank streets.
| After the ceremony reception FOLLOWED.
| at whith bride and groom, received the
| congratulations and well-wishes Of the
many friends and relatives present.
dinner was then served, which was
| complete with all delicacies and daiaties,
and rare old wine lent zest to the repast.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rueger subsequently left
o T.n-
| Northern cities.
Seegers-Idc.
Rev. Mr.. John c. Seegers and Miss
May Erwin 1de were united in marria0e
| last event & at the First English Luth-
eran church at 9 o'clock. The sacred
ediice was crowded with friends and
relatives Of the happy couple. and an
| aisle Of humanity had 10 be formed for
the bridal party.
The ushers were: Messrs. Oscar Myers
| Gus Schultz, Louis Umlauf and William
! Umlauf.
The bride, who is the very pretty and
attractive daughter OF Professor and
| Mrs. Il. Louis Ide. was clad in a costume
OF cream faille, trimmed with lace and
ribbons. She carried bridal roses.
The groom is the popular pastor Of the
! church In which he was married. and has
host Of friends who wish him every
happiness.
After the ceremony reception was held
at the brides residence No. 115 west Clay
street, after which the newly plighted pair
| left on a southbCund train for a tour
| South.
When they return TO this city they will
permanently reside at No. 81 cast Grace
| street.
Adafns-BetheI.
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| charming daughter OF Mr.. William T.
Bethel, and Mr.. James Adams. a popular
man OF this city, were married yesterday
| morning at $50 o'clock at the Church
of Sacred Heart. The bride was attired
in a handsome travelling gown of tan
cloth. and carried bridal roses. Rev.
Father O'Reilly performed the ceremony
After the ceremony the newly plighted
pair left on a tour North.
ketchum Grady.
A very pretty home marriage was cele-
brated yesterday at 2 o'clock at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. w. c. Grady. 1O5 west Clay
street the happy couple being Miss Hattie
Lee Grady and Mr.. Norris Ketchum The
ceremony was performed by Or. Young.
of Park Place church. a large number
of relatives and intimate friends being
present. The parlors were handsomely
decorated with pretty flowers and ever
greens, and the young couple stood be
meath an arch, formed by large and state
ly palms, attended by Mr.. VIII Albert
son, of Philadelphia, as best man, and
Miss Matte Schaffer, Of the city. as maid
OF honor.
The bride is the only daughter of Mr..
S. Grady. Of this city, and is a charming
and attractive young lady She wore a
very handsome suit of iichen green
cloth with hat and gloves TO match The
| groom Is the young and popular baggage
master at Newport News. The youthful
| couple left on the 3 o'clock train for New
port News, their future home. Many
| pretty and valuable presents were sent
the young couple.