The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-25
VERY POPULAR DAY
WITH JUNE BRIDES
Miss Harriet J. Smith Married to Pro.
fessor James z. Hughes.
OTHER WEST SIDE WEDDINGS
John J.F. York and Miss Emma c.
Hover United at the Home oil
Brides Mother..John German and
Miss Margaret Gormely Married
with a Nuptial Mass at st. Peters
Cathedral.

James r. Hughes, both teachers in
the Scranton public schools were wed
dcd last evening at 8 o'clock at the nome
Of Miss Smiths parents. Mr. and MIS-.
Henry Smith, Of Tenth street. The
ceremony was conducted In simple,
unaffected way In the presence Of the
relatives Of the two families.
Rev. ]. b. Sweet, Of the Simpson
Methodist Episcopal church, ofhc!ated.
Bride and groom were unattended.
Miss Smiths costume was Of white or
candle over white silk. The front par
lor where the ceremony was performed
was prettlly decorated with greens ana
flowers. Immediately after the we'd
ding Mr.. and Mrs. Hughes left on an ex-
tensive wedding trip. They will visit
Montreal. the Thousand islands. Lake
St. John and on the return trip will pass
Lake George spending few days at
New York city before returning home.
They will be "at home" on and after
Aug. 8. Miss Smith has resigned her
position as teacher in the main room at
No. Il school. She has been conscien-
tious worker and her pupils have be-
come endeared to her. Mr.. Hughes Is
the principal at No. IA. He Is gradu-
ate OF Keystone academy and Of Buck
nell university. He has at numerous
times occupied the pulpits Of many Of
our local churches and at the last meet
ing of the Welsh Baptist churches Of
the Wyoming district he was authoriz-
ed regular minister. As a teacher his
work has been commended by all.
At the Price street residence Of Mrs
Elizabeth Hover, her daughter, Emma
c.. was married at noon yesterday to
John ]. F. York. of jackson street. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. ]. b.
Sweet and, in It's simplicity, the mar
riage was charming. Only the iinme-
diate relatives Of the principals were
present. The parlor In which tho nup-
tial knot was tied had been tastefully
decorated. Miss Minnie Weber played
the wedding march from Lohsngrin
and afterward, when the ceremony was
being performed, "Oh Promise Me"
was given. The young people were un.
attended.
Miss Hover was was dressed in
gown Of ecru colored taffeta silk. with
lace trimmings, and pearl and satin
contrasts. She carried carnations.
After q wedding dinner had been serv-
ed Mr.. and Mrs. York left on the 22s
Erie and Wyoming train for New York.
Their wedding trip will include Phila.
delphia and the sea shroe. Upon return
they will live on Price street. Mrs.
York Is of an unassuming nature and
her acquairtances are many MIR. York
Is foreman at F. H. Gerlock & Co.'S
printing establishment.
Miss Alice Wicks and Evan Lewis
were welded stievening at the home
OF the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Wicks, Of $40 North Hyde Park
avenue. The services were performed
by Rev. Thomas Bell, pastor Of the
Plymouth Congregational church. The
parlor, in which the bridal party Stood
was bedecked with June roses and forest
green's, and the general effect was
most pleasing. Miss Jessie Wioks, sis
ter OF the bride, was maid Of honor
and Thomas Evans. Of Throop, attended
the groom as best man. Miss Jennie
Reese played Mendelssohn's wedding
march as the bridal party entered the
room. The bride was attired in a
gown Of white organdie with ribbon and
white roses. Her maid wore costume
Of white swiss with lace and ribbon
trimmings. She also carried roses. The
ceremony took place at 8 O'Clock and
was witnessed by a large gathering Of
the friends Of both families. Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis will reside on North Hyde
Park avenue. They are followed, in
their venture, by the best wishes Of q
friendly legion.
Miss Margaret Gortnley, Of Railroad
avenue, was married to John ]. German
Of Penn avenue, yesterday morning in
st. Peters cathedral by Rev. w. A.
German, brother Of the groom. Father
| German also celebrated nuptial mass
Miss Gormley was attended by her sis
ter, Miss Ella Gormley, and Attorney
d. ]. Reedy was best man. The ushers
| were Attorney r. ]. Bourke, Attorney
]. H. Bonner, Edward Coleman, John J.
Grady. Michael McNally and James
Shovelin. After the ceremony a we'd
| ding breakfast was served at the brides
home, and at lis in the afternoon Mr.
and Mrs. German departed on wed.
| ding tour. Upon their return they will
reside on CapOuse avenue. Airs. Cor
man is a popular and widely known
young woman and Mr.. German has fol
some time been engaged in the plumb
ing business on Spruce street. Among
those from out Of town who attended
the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. James
Boland, Of Wilkes Barre; Mr.. and Mrs
Shovelin, of Wilkes Barre; Mr.. and Mrs
McCawley, Of Carbondale; Miss May, OF
Brooklyn, N. Y; P. A. Duffy and Miss
Bina Lotus, of Carbondale.
At the home Of the brides parents,
Mr. nd Adra Inaah Konh GaR 1dns priao