The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-06-06
The MlIIer-cIark Wedding.

Fro m the Indiana Gazette.
The marriage OF Miss Annie MOorhead
Clark, eldest daughter Of the late Judge ST.
las NJ. Clark, TO Jacob Jay Miller, Esq, a
prominent young attorney of Pittsburg, was
solemniEed in the Presbyterian church yes
terday afternoon. The ceremony was per
formed by Rev. DR.. David Hall.
The Clark-Miiler nuptials have long fur
nished a theme for conversation in the sOci-
ETY. of both Pittsburg and Indiana. The
prominence and popularity Of each of the
young people, and the very large circle Of
acquaintance which each enjoys, naturally
occasioned great interest in the approaching
marriage, and it is said that over l 600 invi-
tations were issued. Outside OF Indiana,
the msjority of these vent to Pittsburg,
Philadelphia and Somerset county, the lat
ter being Mr.. Millers birthplace.
The invitations read for / o'clock, but as
early as l2:l5 guests began arriving at the
church, which had been tasiefully decorated
with palms, eyergreens and daisies.
Prof Carl Retter, of Pit.sburg, presided at
the organ and at l, when he mOdulated into
the wedding march, the church was full Of
friends who were present to witness the mar
riage of one of Indiana's favorite daughters.
DR.. Hall entered through the west aisle
with the groom and his best man, Mr. T. Il.
Smith, of Pittsburg.
The ushers, John Wilson and ]. d. Mil
Ter. both of Pittsburg, and John A Scott
aud J. Wood Clark, were followed by the
brides maids, Miss L1ttie Clark, sister of the
bride, Miss Maria Dickey, of Philadelphia.
Miss Sue G. Case, of Pittsburg, and Miss
Nellie Stephenson, Of OIL City. Then came
the maid-of-honor, Miss Mary B. Clark fol-
lowed by the bride on the arm of her eldest
brother Mr. c. Steel Clark, of Philadelphia
The beautiful Episcopal service was used.
The bride was dressed in white satin with
pearl trimmings and ijwing veil and car
ried large bunch of white flowers. The
maid Of honor wore white crepe trimmed in
lace and carried white flowers OF the brides
maids, Misses Case aud Stephenson wore
blue crepe trimmed in white lace and car
ried boquets of yellow roses Misses Clark
aud D.ckey wore pink crepe with white
trimmings and carried pink roses. TIE
maid-of-honor and bridesmaids wore white
hats with trimmings corresponding in color
to their gowns.
After the ceremony, which lasted from five
to eight minutes, the bridal party passed
down the centre aisle the bride casting a
bright glance at her Sunday school class and
q smile at group of her Indiana associates
who were seated together in the gallery.
Immediately 70 lowing the ceremony a re-
ceptiUn was held at the house. About 100
guests were present. Here also were beauti-
ful decorations. Draped from the windows,
hanging in festoOns from many chandeliers,
artistically banked high above the marble
mantels were the hJral beauties, pink and
white being the predominant colors.
About refreshments were announced,
Caterer Kuhn, of Piitsburg, being in charge
Of that department. While some we're re-
freshing themselves others passed the time
in inspecting the many presents 10 the bride.
Mr.. and Mrs. Miller left on the evening
train for short wedding tour. After Wis.
it to the principal eastern cities they return
to Piitsbhrg and take up their residence at
the Kenmawr HOtel, East Liberty.