Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-11-08
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q Mr.. q. W. Watson.
wAvERLY. VA. November I-(sps-
ciai )--One Of the most brilliant marriages
OF the season was celebrated at the
waverly Christian church to-day. The
ceremony was performed BY the pastor:
Rev. Roger Charnock, IN q most beauti-
ful and impressive manner.
The contracting parties were Miss Mary
Sue West, a popular and accomplished
young lady Of this county. and Mr.. q. w.
Watson, one of the most influential ana
successful businessmen Of Prince Edward
county.
The bride was attired in q handsome
travelling suit and carried a beautiful
bouquet OF bride roses. and the groom
wore a becoming suit Of black.
The ushers were Messrs. Richardson,
Lamb, and Baird, OF waverly, and Mr..
c. r. Watson, Of Prince Edward.
The attendants were Mr.. G. d. West. OF
waverly and Miss Sallie Franklin, OF
Pampiins; Mr.. v. c. Smith. OF Richmond.
and Miss Annie johnson, OF Prince
George: Mr.. ]. +. West, Of Suffolk. and
Miss Alma Watson. OF Charlotte county,
and Mr.. w. c. Franklin, OF Pamplins.
and Miss Ollie Beale, of Suffolk.
THE CEREMONY.
Promptly at Q o'clock A. NJ. the bride
entered the left aisle. leaning upon the
arm OF her brother, Mr.. J. 4. West. OF
Suffolk. Va. who. meeting at the altar
the groom and his best man. Mr.. w. c.
Franklin, OF PampIins. gave the bride
away, while the wedding march was being
attractiyely rendered by Miss Lestelle
Smith, OF Churchland. Va.
As soon as the ceremony was completed
the newly-wedded couple took the west
bound train for their home. near Pam
plins, accompanied by several friends and
the best wishes Of all present.
Mr.. and Mrs r. T. West gave a recep-
ton on last evening at the brides home
In honor OF her and her ushers and at
PENDANTS The bridal presents were Eiany
and costly.
Among the ladies present were Miss
Ollie Beale, Of Suffolk. white silk with
green velvet trimmings and Catherine
roses: Miss Myrtle Booker OF Suffolk,
light blue silk with pearl trimmings and
la France roses: Miss Sallie Franklin. OF
Pamplins. cream Henrietta and lace with
pearl trimmings; Miss Annie Johnson Of
Prince George, pearl silk with duchess
lace; Mrs. Aiittie Ames. Of Nansemond.
white silk with white chrySanthemums:
Miss Efie Beale. Of Suffolk. white organ
die with roses; Miss Alma Watson. Of
Charlotte. white silk with pink roses;
Miss Lestelle Smith. OF Churchland, Va.
orange silk with lace: Miss Mary Sue
West, bride-elect, white silk null with
pearl trimmings and brides roses; Mrs.
X. r. West, Nile-green organdie; Mrs. j.
w. West, blue Japonet and lace: Mrs.
Judge J. +. West Nile-green organdie
with lace. Among the gentlemen present
were Mr. w. ID. Thornton. Farmvile:
ILL. 80 n
J. w. West. and Judge j. +. West OF
Waverly. Va.
Quiet Home Wedding nt Ashland.
ASHLAND, November 7.-(Special. MFR.
Fleming NJ. Fox and Miss Fannie ".
Miller were married at the residence OF
the brides mother. Mrs. James Miller.
this afternoon at 5:45 o'clock. The we'd
ding was a very quiet one. only the
families of the couple and few intimate
friends were present. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. DR.. Pendleton. OF
the Presbyterian church. Mr.. and Mrs.
Fox left on tie $40 train for Washing
ton and Niagara Falls. The groom is
connected with the Chesapeake and Ohio
railroad. holding a position Of .mpor-
lance in the auditors office. and the
bride is the youngest daughter OF the
late James Miller, president for years Of
the Union Bank. Of Richmond.
Markley-Hoge.
ROANOKE. VA. November 7.-(Spe-
cial)-George ii. Markley. cashier of the
Traders Loan and Trust Company, and
Miss Flora b. Hoge. of this city. were
married at st. Marks Lutheran church
here this morning i'm the presence OF a
large and fashionable gathering by the
Rev. o. c. Miller. pastor of tie church.
The bride and groom left on the noon
train on a tour to Philadelphia and other
northern cities. The groom was formerly
of Altoona, Pa. and IL one of the most
promising young businessmen or this
city.