The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-02-28
Wedding Bells.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

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Howard Leroy Brumfeld of Rising Sun
and Miss Ida Elizabeth Maxwell of Prin-
cipio were united in wedlock at the home
of the BRIDES sister, Miss Louella Max
we'll, on Thursday evening, Feb 20, at 6
o'clock, by Rev. D. E. Shaw, pastor of
West Nottingham Presbyterian church
Miss Sue Maxwell, sister of the bride,
acted as bridesmaid, and Jerome E. Brum-
field, brother of the groom oficiated as
best man. Miss Florence Rawlings was
flower girl. The wedding march was
played by Miss Jennie Mccullough of
North East. The brides gown was of
white India silk and she carried bouquet
of white roses.
After the ceremony a bountiful repast
was served to the 1870 guests present. The
serenaders showed up in full force about
half past nine aud after being greeted by
the bride and groom and treated to cake
and cigars, departed with cheers. The
couple were the recipients of large array
of handsome presents.
A reception was rendered the bride and
groom by Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus Brun-
field on Saturday evening, and about
forty relatives and friends were present
to wish them lifelong happiness.
Mr.. Brumfeld has leased the Maxwell
farm and the young couple have taken
their abode there.
CARTER-GIFFoRD.
Mr.. William w. Carter of Oxford and
Miss Sarah A. Clifford of Zion were
married at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w
T. B. R. Robertson near Rising Sun, on
Wednesday, Feb. 26, at IL O'Clock noon,
bv Rev w. G Rooms pastor of Rising
Sun M E church. A number of relatives
and friends of the contracting parties
were present to witness the ceremony, at
the conclusion of which the guests were
ushed to the dining room where they
partook of wedding feast. A number
of beautiful presents were received, both
handsome and useful
Mr. and Mrs Carter will reside in
Oxford. Mr. Carter being a member OF
the firm Campbell & Carter, doing
warehouse business at Barnsley and
| Sylmar.
HoLT-MILLER.
A quiet, but pleasant home wedding
took place at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. w. Rowland, near Zion, on the
10th inst. The contracting parties were
T. Benjamin Holt of Mechanics Valley,
and Miss Rachel Miller, niece of Mr.. and
Mrs. Rowland, and daughter of Rev.
William T. Miller. Just at twelve O'Clock
the bridal party descended to the parlor,
to the accompaniment of Mendelsshon's
wedding march, beautifully and artistic
ally played by Mrs. Prettyman. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. Allison
Palmer Prettyman, in the presence of
friends and relations of the bride and
groom, from this county, Wilmington
and Philadelphia.
NORTHUMBERLAND
Henry M. Mccullough, Esq of Elkton
and Miss Carrie G. Brady, daughter o.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry H Brady, were
married at the home of the bride in
Chesapeake City on Tuesday evening at
| 8 o'clock. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. Samuel M. Perry, pastor of the
PRESBYTERIAN Church. The house was
beautifully decorated with holly and the
l. -, III, he hid oil 1T
stood was trimmed with palms.
The wedding march was played by an
orchestra of three pieces, which also
played throughout the reception which
followed the ceremony. The bridal party
entered the library led by the ushers,
Messrs. Henry Webster, of Hartford
county, and Henry H. Brady, Jr., brother
of the bride; Henry Mitchell of Phila-
delphia accompanied the groom as best
man; and the bride, who was handsomely
attired in cream satin with pearl trim
mings and veil, was attended by Miss
| Clayton, of Arkansas, as maid of honor,
who was dressed in light blue silk and
chiffon. Little Miss Lucy Cook, of'Tren-
ton, niece of the bride, was flower girl
and was dressed in light pink The
wedding was attended by large number
of friends and relatives from the neigh
boring towns and Philadelphia and Balti-
more. The gifts were numerous and
very handsome. After the reception Mr..
and Mrs. Mccullough were driven to
Elkton, where they took the train for
Southern tour on their return they will
reside in Elkton.