Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-09-19
Rau-krepps Wedding.

An immense throng of people congre-
gated at the Lutheran Church of Har-
per's Ferry on Wednesday evening. Sep
TENDER IL, crowding the church and APP
proaches, and the sidewalks on either
side for quite distance. twas the oc-
casion of the marriage of Mr.. Charles X.
Rau, of Harper's Ferry, and Miss Minnie
Krepps, of Brooklyn, n. Y, an event an
ticipated with great interest for some
time as the social event of the season.
The church was prettily and artistic
ally decorated with palms, mountain
daisies, cut flowers and golden rod At
seven o'clock the ushers. Rev. Joseph
Krepps, of Brooklyn, n. Y, brother Of
the bride, MessrS Charles Prince, of
Baltimore, Orswal Shredder, of Wheel
ing, and Butler Marshall, of Harper's
Ferry, all in full dress escorted the Of
ficiating clergy man. Rev. c. II. Rockey,
of Shepherdstown, to the pulpit con-
cealed behind the spreading palms.
| Shortly afterwards the organist's we'd
ding march announced the arrival of
the bridal party The best man, Mr..
Walter Rau. brother of the groom, led
the groom to the altar, awaiting the ar
rival of the bride. From the opposite
side came the uShers attended by the
brides maids. Miss Maud Riley. of
| Brooklyn, and Miss Bessie Sites, of Har-
per'S Ferry, dressed alike in charming
evening costumes Of pink silk, carrying
large bouquets of cut flowers with trail
| ing ribbons, and maid of honor, Miss
Lulie KreppS, of Brooklyn, sister of the
| bride, dressed in elegant attire of light
blue silk, deicately trimmed with bud
ding vines, carrying "A large bunch Of
cut roses They were followed by the
bride, escorted by her father, dressed
| in rich white satin, trimmed with silk
tulle and satin ribbon, with heavy brid-
al-veil falling over all.
The bridal party formed at the altar
with bride and groom. best man and
| brides father on the outside Of railing
| facing altar, and uSherS and maids in a
semicircle within the altar, with the
clergyman officiating in center, all form
ing a complete circle, and with the state
ly palms and magnificent costumes max
ing a richly beautiful scene. When in
position the bride delivered to the
clergyman the marriage service bound
in white leather and the two were uni
ted by the full marriage service The
book of service at the conclusion of the
ceremony was returned to the bride.
and the party escorted to carriages and
taken to the summer home of the brides
parents in Harper's Ferry amid showers
of rice where delightful reception was
rendered. About seventy-fve invited
guests were present. most of whom were
from Brooklyn, Philadelphia. Wheeling,
| Baltimore and Washington Elaborate
refreshments were served and delight
full evening was enjoyed, enlivened by
the music of an orchestra.
The bridal party left at half-past nine
o'clock for tour through the east. On
their return they will make their future
home in Harper's Ferry.
The groom is son of Mr.. Il. Rau, one
OF the oldest and most influential citi-
zens of jefferson county. He is the
proprietor of large, flourishing dry
goods house in Bolivar, an energetic, en-
terprising and successful business man,
widely known and highly respected.
The bride is an amiable handsome and
highly cultivated young lady, belong
ing to sturdy, influential and wealthy
family of Brooklyn. y. y. Both parties
are to be congratulated.
The wedding presents were elegant.
Seldom are there seen as many and as
costly an array of gifts as were displayed
on this occasion. IL.