Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-07
RIDES AND GROOMS.
A Number of September Weddings Inaug-
urate the Fall Season.
Where WashingtOnians Are-PersOnal
and Social Notes of Gen.
eral Interest.

eral Interest.
Gen. Frank c. Armstrong, assistant COM
missioner Of Indian affairs. and Mrs. Char
lotte c. McSherry were married yesterday
at ST. Matthews Church in the presence Of
few relatives and intimate friends by
Rev. Father Kervick. The bride wore a
travelling dress of gray cloth with bonnet
to match. After the ceremony the newly
married couple drove at once to the rail-
road station. intending to spend about ten
days In New York. When they return they
will reside at 1928 N street, where Gen.
Armstrong and his daughter have for some
time lived. Gen. Armstrong was captain
In the army when the war broke out but
resigned. went south and served under
Gen. Forrest During the first administra-
ton Of President Cleveland he was made
inspector Of Indian affairs, but for the past
four years has made his home In this city.
Last April he was appointed assistant COM
missioner Of Indian affairs. His bride is
the widow OF Lieut.. McSherry OF Balti-
more and her maiden name was Combs.
The marriage Of Rev. Chas. B. Titus of
Harper. Kan. and Miss Eunice c. Shock Of
Indianapolis was celebrated last night at
the Ninth Street Christian Church. Rev.
formed the ceremony. The ushers were
Messrs. Frank A. Carpenter. D. w. Beach,
c. d. Beach, and e. r. Swift. The bride
was becomingly attired in white India silk.
was attended by Miss Marian winfree as
bridesmaid The newly married couple
went to Atlantic City. where the honey
moon will be spent
Mr.. E. c. Hazen and Miss Eva Allen were
married last night at the Fifth Baptist
Church. The ushers were Messrs. Joseph
Barneston, Floyd Davis. George Phoebus,
and s. N. Culley. Mr.. N. c. Hazen cousin
OF the groom. acted as best man, and Miss
Ella Lee was maid of honor. The bride
was prettily dressed in white silk and car
ried cluster OF white roses. The couple
left on q late train for Chicago, and will be
at home after September 20 at 473 II street
southwest.
Mr.. ]. Brenton Simmons and Miss Clara
V. Biddle were married last night at the
residence Of the brides father Rev. Al
fred Harding performed the ceremony.
Owing to recent bereavement in the
brides family, only the immediate relatives
and intimate friends were invited to the
ceremony. The bride wore a pretty gown
or white silk, trimmed with white chiffon,
and carried a bouquet Of brides roses Mr.
and Mrs. Simmons will reside at 800 21st
street. where they will be pleased to see
their friends.
Mr.. John W. Muller, a veteran Of the late
war ana well-known member Of the Veter-
an volunteer Ffremen's Association. had a
surprise for his family and neighbors when
A'S toiheu 10 MS nome on Sth street gOuth-
east last evening and introduced his wife
Leaving his home to spend the evening at
the house Of his friend, Mr.. George B. MIL
Ter; on the Bladensburg road. where Rev.
ratner Grinth performed the marriage
ceremony for himself and Miss Hannah
Link. 'iA"i'
Dr. w. B. Atkinson Of Philadelphia with
mis- wife and daughter. are guests of DR..
ana Mrs James T. Sothoron, 1917 street,
during this week
Misses Kafio Erou,po arS N
Hutton returned today, after a visit of a
month in the Blue Ridge mountains.
Miss Bessie Hazen Boron is visiting rela-
tives in Philadelphia.
Miss Sidney Fallon and Miss Hattie
Robey have returned from the worlds fair.
Miss Lille Gordon and Miss Katie Angel
have returned from Atlantic City.
Mrs. NJ. ]. Davidson. Miss Sadie David
son and Miss Annie Pearson left on Tues
day for the worlds fair.
Mrs. and Miss Belknap are spending this
month at Berkeley Springs.
The exodus Of the cottagers at Bar Har-
Dor has commenced. The Turkish min
lister. Mavroyeni Bey. made a telling stroke
before the scatteration. In the fete given
in honor Of Miss Sturgis Of Philadelphia
one night last week at the Canoe Club
house.
Mrs. Van Sender. wife Of Mr.. Van Sem
den, private secretary to Secretary Car
lsle has been in the city for the past
week They are staying at % Lafayette
square.
Mrs. Milton E. Allies and infant daughter.
u,bo snent the summer in the mountains.
returned home Tuesday last. and have now
gone TO Ohio, where they will remain until
November.
Mr.. Jno. c. Lafferty and bride are spend
ing this month at Berkeley Springs.
Miss Adelaide Clements. who has been
very ill for the last two months at car
field Hospital, is now rapidly convalescing.
Mrs. Toomey and her daughters, Misses
Marion and Agnes May Toomey. have re-
turned from Chicago, where they spent TWO
weeks.
A party consisting Of Mrs. R. II. Gunnell.
Miss Elsie Gunnell. Mr.. and Mrs. w. ).
Watson, Miss c. " kfdwell. MISS "A.
Miss NJ. v. Fenwick. MIR. E. T. Fenwick,
Miss Munson of Falls Church. Misses Edna
and Florence Muir and Messrs EDWARD A.
and John G. Muir and Edward Smith nave
gone to the worlds fair.
Mr.. and Mrs Edward F. Droop and Miss
Agnes Droop have just returned from a
sojourn Of four weeks, visiting the world
fair. Niagara Falls, Highland Lake and
other places Of interest.
Miss Lizzie Parkinson Of Baltimore is
visiting her cousin. Miss Lowrey. at 6t6
Rhode Island avenue.
Mr.. Joseph u. r. anu fhiSS E-ihoAo
" Embrey were married last night at
Christ Church, East Washington. Mr.. He--
man Denham, cousin of the groom, acted
as best man and Miss Lizzie Embrey,
sister Of the bride, was the bridesmaid.
Mr.. and Mrs Alfred A. Smith of New
York are making a brief visit with NJ. and
Mrs Geo. Smith at S03 ETH street
Miss Maggie Morgan. Mr.. Hooker. MIR.
Nelson, Miss Laura Morgan. Mr.. Charles
See and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Johnson left
Ocean City today for Washington.
Mrs. w. B. Moses. since her return
month ago from South America, has been
visiting her daughte. near Philadelphia.
Her son. Mr. H. c. Moses is with her, and
is convalescing after a very serious illness.
DIR. J. w. Little and family and Miss Wal
Ter, who were spending the season at Mar
tha's Vineyard. have returned.
The marriage Of Miss Eva A. Bean OF
Anacostia and Mr.. Daniel D.Davis Of WASH
ington took place last night at the parson-
age of the Independent Methodist Church
at o'clock. The bride wore white silk,
trimmed with lace. Miss Roberts was the
maid of honor and Mr. Everett Davis.
brother Of the groom, was the best man.
only the relatives Of the contracting par
ties were present.