The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-04-25
MARRIAGE or A FORMER NORTH
CAROLINA YOUNG LADY.

rhe Baltimore Herald. of April g8rd
piyes the following account of the mar
rage of a young lady who formerly
resided in this city, and who has rela-
tieys here
"One of the notable social functions
Of the season was the Horner-Emer-
son wedding. which took place last
night. The bride was the daughter Of
Or. and Mrs Isaac Il. Emerson. The
groom was Mr.. 7. Mitchell Horner. son
of Mr.. Joshua IIorner, president Of the
American National Bank.
The nuptials occurred ut St. Peters
+. e. Church, Druid Hill avenue and
Lanvale street. The altar was pro
fusely decorated with plants, palms
and ferns. A musical program Of rare
excellence Yves rendered during the
ceremony by Mr.. Horton Corbett. the
organist of the church. Rev. DR.. Fred
ericll w. Clampett ofiiciated.
The bride entered the church with
her father, and was met at the chancel
by the groom. She wore a handsome
white brcaaded satin gown, made en-
traine, tnmIad with point lace. Her
ornaments were diamonds, the gift of
the groom. She carried huge bou-
quet of white viole $. tied with long
brocaded satin ribbon The maid OF
honor was Miss Lille Emerson, sister
of the bride, who was attired in white
brocaded taffeta, and carried brides
roses.
Miss Dorothy Horner, sister of the
groom, acted as bridesmaid. Thc
flower girl was Miss Margaret Emer-
son, the youngest sister Of the bride
Misses Horner and Margaret Emerson
were similarly attired in organizes.
over white satin, and each carried car
nations, The best man was MIR. Joshua
Horner, Jr. The ushers. three OF
whom were the groom's classmates at
Harvard, included Messrs. Edward
Matthews, of Philadelphia Edward
Bartol, of Boston; II. Chambers
Wickes, Carroll Bond, Maurice Hcrner
and Harry Jenkins, Of Baltimore. Mrs.
Emerson. mother of the bride, wore a
rich brocaded black satin gown, trim
med with point lace. Her ornaments
were diamonds.
After the ceremony at the church, a
reception was held at the handsome
new home of DR.. Emerson, $500 Eu-
taw place. The elegant residence was
tastefully decorated with smilax cut
roses, palms and ferns
DIR. Emerson's new home is admir-
ably arranged for social affairs, and
the rich decorations, hangings and
beautiful furnishings were much adj
mired by the many guests present An
orchestra. screened behind a bower OF
green, discoursed beautiful music dur
ing the evening From s until ~
O'Clock supper was served, the menu
being elaborate. The presents rcceiv-
ed numbered over 300, including silver
and cut glass, bric-a-brac and paint
ings. Over $50 invitations were issued,
most Of which were accepted. Mr..
and Mrs. Horner left last night for a
tour North. They will reside i'm New
York, where Mr.. Horner has charge
Of the main office Of the Emerson Drug
Company.
A few Of the guests present were
Lieutenant Niblack, q. S. ~; Lieut.. J.
]. Blandin, L. 5. n. Mr.. and Mrs John
T. Waggman, Washington, ID. c.. Mr..
and Mrs George A. Waggman, New
Orleans; Mr.. and Mrs j. n. Holding,
Raleigh, n. c.; Miss Maud Mitchell,
Williamsport; Miss Margaret Tinsman,
Williamsport; Mr.. Charles NJ. Stoeyer,
Philadelphia; Mr. John w. Cox, New
York; Miss johnson, Frederick: Mr..
and Mrs. Joshua Horner, Mrs. Benja-
min Berry, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank lie
Compile, Police Commissioner and Mrs.
w w. johnson, Mr.. and Mrs. j. II.
Winkleman, DR. Edwin Geer, Ali and
Mrs. John NJ Wheeler"