Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1896-01-11
POCOmOke Weddings
And Other Items from Our Reg
ular Correspondents.

One of the most notable events of
the season was the marriage OF John
w. Ennis and Miss Minnie Merrill,
the charming and accomplished daugh-
ter of |. ii. Merrill, one of the leading
clothiers Of our town, which was sol
emnized at Pitts Creek Presbyterian
Church, Pocomoke, Wednesday, the
Sth inst. at 1890 o'clock p. m. The
church had been tastefully decorated
with evergreen, etc, for the occasion.
while the pul pit was mass of choice
cut and pot flowers, which presented a
grand appearance. Long before the
hour had arrived for the ceremony the
friends and relatives of the contracting
parties began to assemble, and it was
not long before the sacred editice was
filled to its utmost capacity. Promptly
at the hour named. the bridal party
were to the doors, and while the pipe
organ pealed forth the beautiful strains
of the wedding march. rendered by
Miss Cecie Houston, OF Stockton, to-
gether with the singing of the march
by the choir, which is something rarely
seen, although it was very interesting,
the ushers, Messrs. r. w. Copper,
Frank Lloyd, Sidney Rowland and G.
+. Ennis, Jr., brother of the groom,
marched up different aisles of the
church and took their respective places
at the chancel rail- They were fol-
lowed by the bride, leaning on the arm
Of her father, |. ii. Merrill, who en-
tered by the left aisle, at the same
time, the groom, attended by his hest
man, Mr. Charles Fly. OF Philadelphia.
entered by the Sunday School room
door. and marched to the chancel,
where they were met by the bride and
her father, who gave her away. The
groom's best man also gave him away.
While the organ was being played in
low and sweet strains, Rev. j. $. Howk,
assisted by Rev. DIR. +. c. MacNichol,
of Salem NJ + Church, in most
solemn and impressive manner, tied
the nuptial knot. The bride wore a
handsome travelling costume of boucle
cloth and carried bunch OF roses in
her hands, while the groom, ushers and
best man wore the customary black.
The groom is manager of the firm Of |.
ii Merrill. Mr. and Mrs. Ennis were the
recipients OF many handsome and val
liable presents. which are too numerous
to mention. Immediately after the
ceremony the bridal party were driven
to the depot, and amid showers of rice
and congratulations, boarded the Old
Point Express, for Philadelphia, New
York and other points, where they will
remain for some time. They will make
their future home in our town. We
extend hearty congratulations to the
happy couple, wishing them long
and prosperous married life.
Grant $. PARADE, of this place. and
Miss Mary Pilchard, daughter of Jas.
l.. Pilchard. farmer residing several
miles from here, were married at the
NJ. +. Church, Stockton. Tuesday
evening, the 7th inst at s O'clock, by
the Rev. b +. Price. pastor. We ex.
tend congratulations.
Miss Alice Barnes, of Parksley, Va,
and Alfred 5 Ewell, of the same place,
arrived here on the midnight express
Monday night, and proceeded to the
parlors of the Parker House. where
they were married by Rev DIR. L. G.
MacNichol, of Salem NJ. T.. Church.
They left Tuesday for their Virginia
home.
Mrs. Annie Honey died at her res
idence, on Market street, Saturday,
the 18th inst after severe illness of
consumption. She was 53 years old
and leaves husband and several
children to mourn their loss. Funeral
services were held at the Baptist
Church, this town, Monday afternoon.
at 3 o'clock, conducted by the pastor,
Rev f. :. futile, after which her re-
mains were inferred in the Baptist
cemetery. We sympathize with the
bereaved family in this. their sore
bereavement.
Quite number Of our young peo-
pie have been enjoying themselves
skating on Wagrnm's mill-pond, this
week.
y slight snow fall visited this sec
ton ON Tuesday. Our young people
were somewhat disappointed in not
being able to enjoy good sleigh
ride
Miss Belle Layiield, of near Prin-
cess Anne, was the guest of Miss Ella
King, Wednesday.
The coolest day OF the season was
Saturday. when the thermometer reg
istered 30 degrees above zero.