Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-10-07
Especial to TnE Womb


To the beautiful strains of the wed
ding march, with Prof. Shaffer at the
organ, and quintette selected for the
occasion, the bridal procession entered
the church in the following order:
Walking alone came Hon. C. L. Smith,
of Fairmont, an intimate friend Of the
groom followed by Col. James C.
Frazer, of Martinsburg, w. Va, and
Mr.. McClintic, of Charleston. Immed-
lately in their rear came Hon. Geo. M.
Bowers, of Martinsburg; Mr.. Henry
Robert, of Charleston; Mr.. John Lewis
and Harry Boggs, Of Charleston Mr..
Brown Donley and Mr.. Hal. Knight
Capt. John White, of Charleston, and
Mr.. Grilf Smith, Of Washington, d. c.,
confidential secretary of Commissioner
of Internal Revenue, Miller These
gentlemen were the ushers and ticket
receivers at the daor. They passed. up
to the altar, arranging themselves on
each side of the same, in two lines.
Following the ushers came Mr.. 2. r.
Harrison, of Martinsburg, with Miss
Ruffner, of Charleston Mr.. NJ. A.
Snodgrass, of Martinsburg, with Miss
Gentry of Charleston Mr.. William
Thayer, cousin of the bride, with Miss
Hobbs, of Selma, Ala. John 7. Me-
Graw, of Grafton, with Miss Power, of
Cumberland Mr.. Ira Dayton, of Penn
sylvania, with Miss Addie Thayer,
cousin of the bride; Mr. C. II. Syme,
Of Washington, D. c., with Miss
Jacob, of Charleston Mr.. Richard E.
Camden, of Parkersburg, with Miss
Lobban, of Anderson Hon. Joseph E.
Chiffon, Of Charleston, with Miss Mary
Thayer, cousin of the bride; Mr.. James
Thayer, brother of tho bride, with
Miss Jane Faulkner, of Martinsbnrg,
daughter of Senator Faulkner. Then
came the bride, preceding her maid of
honor, Miss Beury, of Pennsylvania.
They passed up the aisle and were met
at the altar by the groom, who enter
ed by side door, leaning on the arm
of his best man, Senator. Charles J.
Faulkner. AS the groomsmen and
maidsreaehedthe altar they alternateed
on each side thereof, forming with the
groomsmen in front of the ushers and
the maids in front OF the groomsmen.
The ceremony was then performed in
solemn and impressive manner.
The gowns of the maids were exactly
alike, in style and material, being of
silk bengaline, with accordian pleat.
ed silk MULE sleeves and pleated silk
mullo ruffle about the neck. Each
maid carried a huge bouquet Of Ameri
can beauty roses.
The maid Of honor, Miss Beury, was
attired in pale green silk, with pearl
trimmings. and carried a shower bou-
quet Of American beauty roses in
silver holder. The gown of the bride
was au imported white velvet, Prin,
cess style, trimmed with real lace. She
wore a magnificent diamond sword pin
and breach, with initials 1T & W.
entirely covered with diamonds, the
gift of the groom. The bridal veil was
beautifully caught with dainty pearl
and diamond pins, also gift from the
groom. The wedding rlng was Of
new and original design, being gold
band, set entirely around with sar-
donyx and topaz, birth-stones of the
bride and groom, alternating with dia-
monds.
The reception following was a very
grand affair, served III the most ex-
quisite style. The decorations were
perfectly lovely, really beyond de-
scription, being entirely of cut flowers.
The entire bridal party was present
also the relatives of the bride and
groom. Among the intimate friends
of the contracting parties present were
Alessrs. James Z. Thompson, and C,
A. Viewer, of Martinsburg Governor
McCorkle and wife, and Judge Snyder
(of the Supreme Bench Of the STATED,
and wife, and ex-Gov. Wilson and
wife.
The presents were numerous and ex-
traoriinarily handsome and costly.
The bridal couple left on the late
train for California. making tour of
the great West, and will be gone until
early in November, when they will re-
turn to West Virginia, making their
future home in Martinsburg, the pres
ent home Of the groom.
The groom is one of the best known
young men in the State Possessing
magnificent physique, and well-train-
ed mind, he ranks among the leading
lawyers and politicians. Though quite
young, he has achieved distinction as
an orator, and has many wealthy and
influential friends in every county in
the State.
The bride is altogether lovely, both
in person and disposition, and in every
way worthy of her distinguished mate |
Among the presents most appreeiat- |
ed by the groom, was beautiful silver /
service, from his political friends at
Martinsburg, which was accompanied 1
by the following resolutions
TESTIMONIAL or REGARD.
AT meeting of the Democratic City
and County Executive Committee, call /
ed by James F. Thompson, Esq, as
Chairman of the City Executive Com
mittee, the following preamble and |
resolutions were unanimously adopted.
WHEREAS; The Hon. Stuart W.
Walker has for The last four years Civ
en- much of his time and means to the /
advancement of the Democratic party, I
aud has rendered Invaluable services !,
as Chairman of the County Executive