Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-01-19
WARD---F FLEMING.
a Handsome weddinE at FRtrmont Yes.
tcrday-Govcrnor rieming's Daughter
tho Bride


tordsy-Govornor riem,ng's Daughter
tho Bride.
sDsetal Telsoragi 10 ne Regtifsr.
FAIRMoNT, w. VA, January Is
Gypsy. eldest daughter OF x-Governor
aud Mrs. A. Il. Fleming, was married
AZ nine o'clock this evening To- MIR.
Charles Edwin Ward, OF Charleston.
The ceremony was simple though cx-
ceedingly pretty, and tho little Episco-
pal Church In which tho bride has wor-
shipped all her life was crowded from
wall to wall, whilo many persons were
unable to gain admittance and stood
without, eager to get n glimpse Mt the
wedding party. Never did Christ
Church look prettIer. The chancul was
beautifully decorated with holly. the
altar rail- with smilax, while
lighted candles CLEANED like
stars from among tho decora.
tions and cast their rays upon n most
impressive scene. Promptly at nine
o'clock the bridal party entered. Lohem-
grin's wedding march was played by
Miss Grace Hartley, lifelong friend
OF the brido, and the ceremony was per
formed by the Rev. q. A. Gibbons, OF
Romney, her former rector. The ushers
were Messrs Clarence Watson, James
Watson and George Fleming, OF Fair
mont; A. M. Campbell, Walton Miller
and Geo. w. Summers, of Charleston.
Immediately following them came the
first and second maids OF honor-Miss
Ida watson Fleming, sister OF the bride
and Miss Nellie Ward, sister OF the
groom. Miss Fleming followed, Ieaning
composedly upon the arm Of her father,
and was met at the altar rail by the
groom and his best man, Mr.. II. B.
Garrison, or Charleston. The party,
gracefully grouped about tho altar, wit.
messed the Impressive ceremony Of the
church and saw tho twain made one
The wedding march from Mendolsshon
was played as the party withdrew from
the church. They were accom- panied as
they retired by Mrs. Fleming, Mr.. aud
Mrs Charles Ward, parents OF the
groom, and by Miss Minnie Lee Owings,
OF Maryland; Miss Ethel Knight and
Miss Mary Long, OF Charleston; Miss
Virginia Fleming. sister OF the bride,
and Miss Virginia Hoge, OF Wheeling,
who Joined the usheTs as they passed
down tho aisle.
The bride wore a plain white satin
gown, sn train, with high neck and
long sleeves, white tulle veil and car
ried dainty bunch OF lilies OF the
valley.
The maids OF honor wore becoming
gowns Of white crepe do chene, trimmed
with white satin ribbons and carried
La France roses.
Mrs. FleminR's gown was black
brocade, Mrs. Wards black moire,
trimmed with black lace, gold and jet
passementerie.
Miss OwiUgs wore very becoming
gown OF yellow silk, trimmed with white
lace. and hellotrope sleeves.
Miss knight, dainty ACCORDION
plated white silk null.
Miss HOge, a handsome gown Of yell
low lace, diamond ornaments
Miss Long, white accordion plated
silk null.
Miss Virginia Fleming, a simple white
gown.
Immediately after the wedding re-
ception and dinner followed at the
home OF Governor Fleming. at which
only the very near relatives and the
bridal party were present. Even
with these the hospitable home
Of the Governor was we'll
nigh hlled, and earnest greet.
ings mot the bride and groom on every
side. But with the joy which was
manifested on every side upon the
happy occasion there was Mingled n
feeling OF regret among the FalTmont
people, which could not be disguised.
The permanent departure OF Miss
Fleming will leave vacant a place
which can never be filed. Possessed
OF many charms and most amiable
disposition, Miss Fleming has won a
place IN the hearts Of her Marion
county friends that no one else has held.
IL is. however, a satisfaction % them
70 know how warm will be her re.
ceptlOb on her return TO Charleston.
During the brief stay OF the Governor
family ~ the capitol, Miss Fleming
proved most popular member Of So
clety and on her return will be warmly
welcomed. Mr.. Ward. VINO Is pros
porous young manufacturer. Is the son
Of Charles Ward. inventor and manu-
facturer of the Ward. boiler. which has
been adopted by the United States gov
ernnent and Is associated with bin ia
business.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Ward leave tonight By
way Of Washington for their future
home in Charleston where they expect
soon % go 70 housekeeping 10 a new
house just ererted by Mr. Ward.