Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-08
AT MARRIAGE ALTAR
SEVERAL HAPPY COUPLES UNITED
IN RICHMOND YESTERDAY.
Mr.. SADLER And MISS EVANS.
weIf-Known Newspaper-Man Sc
cures a Lovely Bride-Mr. Cussen
WEEDS Miss johnson, and Miss John
cures a Ii
ston Married to MIR. Clarke.

Mr.. w. II. Sadler and Miss Louie
Evans were married yesterday afternoon
at o'clock at the brides home, NO. IL
north Fourth street. The wedding
though Ii was witnessed only by the reia-
tives and nearest friends Of the contract
ing parties was most beautiful one
the bride being particularly lovely In
gown Of white organdie. over white silk,
with gros-graln ribbons and finish and
tule veil. which was caught to the
head by a diamond brooch, an old family
heirloom.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Sparks w. Melton, of Baltimore, assisted
by Rev. DIR. W. V. Tudor, and immediate
" thereafter the happy couple departed
for a northern tour. The parlors were
beautifully decorated for the occasion.
The altar was arranged with back
ground of palms and lace draperies on
each side. finished by a column, draped
in white. with ,wreaths Of smilax- TRIM
med and surrounded by silver chandeliers
holding white wax candles; two kneelinS
cushions of white SILK and vases Oh White
roses completed 1t.
The bridegroom entered with his bro
ther. Mr.. r. X. Sadler. OF Baltimore,
nreceded by two little girls, Jessie Evans
and Anita Cussen, dressed in white mus
lin. and drawing an aisle with white I'D
hons as they walked to the strains OF
I.ohengrin's wedding march, played by
Mr.. Shepherd Webb. The bride follow
ed accompanied by her maid of honor,
Miss Nellie Parker.
Miss Parker wore white organize with
satin ribbons and a bouquet of white car
nations.
The pretty rooms with their green and
white fittings made particularly Ell
fectiye setting for the beautiful tableau
The bride is the youngest daughter OF
the late Colonel Thomas j. Evans, and is
admired and beloved for her many
charms of person and character. The
groom has been for many years asso-
ciated with the Religious Herald In
business capacity and as an entertaining
contributor TO it's columns, and Is at pres
ent the business manager He is well
known and highly esteemed in newspaper
circles.
The presents were tasteful and numer-
Gus.
There were present at the wedding Mr.
and Mrs. II. w. Sadler OF Fluvanna,
parents Of the groom; Misses Louise and
Ida Randolph, and Mr.. Peyton Randolph.
nieces and nephew of the bride; Colonel
and Mrs c. OBJ. Cowardin, little Miss
Aileen Cowardn, DR.. and Mrs. W. w.
Parker. Mrs. Joseph L. Smith, and
daughters, Annie and Kate, Mr. and
Mrs. Hamden Peasants, Miss Florence
Parker, Miss Fannie Parker. Mr.. and
Mrs. Otway Allen, Colonel and Mrs. John
b. Purcell Mrs. Bernard Lewis. Miss
Precious Moore. Miss Marian Robinson,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Shook, Miss Emily
Cussen, Miss Lizzie Deaton, Miss Nellie
Neale Mr.. and Mrs. Coleman. Miss Daisy
Judkins, DR.. and Mrs. r. II. Pitt, Mr..
and Mrs. j. Taylor Ellyson, and others.
MIR, Cussen and Miss johnson.
A beautiful marriage ceremony was per-
formed yesterday afternoon in old Monu-
mental church when Mr.. Edward j. Gus
sen led TO the altar Miss Katie ID. john
son. The groom is the only son of the
late William Cussen, who was so widely
known as the promoter of the business
now known as the Millhiser Manufac-
turing Company. Miss Johnson is
daughter of Mr.. James NJ. Johnson,
widely-known citizen of Fulton.
Promptly at 2 o'clock, to a sweet we'd
ding march. played by Mr.. Pike Powers
the regular organist of the church, ana
preceded by the best man and the ushers'
who were all attired in evening dress,
the couple took their place before Rev
DIR. Goodwin. rector of st. Johns church.
who beautifully and solemnly married
them.
The bride was becomingly attired in
Napoleon blue travelling dress, and I'M
mediately after the ceremony was per-
formed the newly-wedded couple were
driven to the wharf to take the boat for
Baltimore, from whence they VIII take
quite an extended tour North.
Mr.. Percy Smith acted as best man,
and Messrs. John w. Bliley, j. T. Wood
William Witte, William j. Miller, and X.
II. Talley were ushers for the occasion.
MIR. Clarke and Miss Johnston.
With beautiful and impressive ceremony
Mr.. Jesse Brooke Clarke and Miss Re-
hecca Johnston were united in the bonds
of holy wedlock yesterday morning AT
1920 o'clock at the residence Of the
brides parents. No. 200 east Leigh street.
The double parlors of the residence were
made one spacious and beautiful room'
and white crash covered the floors Of the
hall and aisle TO the altar, while on each
side of this bridal pathway were abundant
decorations Of palms. ferns and eXotics'
Sunlight was excluded by drawn shutters
and the softer light Of shaded lamps SUD-
stituted.
The bride was attired in a costume OF
white organic over white silk, with dia-
mond clasp at the throat. As she entered
tho front parlor, where the ceremony was
performed. In her left hand was clasped
= buge bououet of brides roses, while
the other rested on the arm Of her sister
Miss Cav Johnston, the maid Of honor.
Miss Johnston was becomingly attired III
white organize over pink, with PINK I'D
hons and diamond ornaments. she car
ried La France roses.
At the improvised altar the two were
met nv the groom, leaning on the arm OF
his hest man, Mr.. Wythe Boiling. Be-
side the altar stood Rev. DIR. Moses d.
uoge who performed the ceremony as
sisted nv Rev. j. Calvin Stewart. Dr.
Hoee IS the pastor of both young people
while Mr.. Stewart has long been
cherished friend of the family.
After the ceremony the happy couple
we're the recipients of many hearty con-
pratulations and good wishes, ana letI
on the noon train for an extended north-
o,, bridal tour, during which they VIII
,,isit washington, Baltimore, New YORK,
and Philadelphia. After their return MT
and Mrs. Clarke will be at nome at NO.
n2 north Eighth street
The bride is a daughter OF Mr.. ana
,,rs Robert F. Johnston, and enjoys the
esteem and love of large circle OF
friends. .rrsten
on,nlovee of the Chesapeake and ONO
railway. likewise enjoys the confidence Oh
a host of friends. cd
THE presents received from near ana
=. - r-innds were exceedingly hand-