The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-10-16
October Weddings.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.


Grace Reformed Church, Taneytown, was
the scene of most beautiful wedding on
Tuesday afternoon of this week, at 2.30
o'clock. The contracting parties were Mr..
John G. Shreeve, the well-known laundryman
of Westminster, aud Miss c. Grace Hocken-
smith, daughter Of Mrs. James Shildt and the
late Adam T. Hockensmith, of Taneytown.
The altar was prettily decorated with potted
plants and flowers, and an arch of autumn
leaves spanned each aisle. The initial AZ
was suspended from the centre of the one
under which the bridal party passed to the
altar and the initial 49, from the other. The
bride looked charming in a costume OF light
blue brocade silk, with lace and ribbon trim
mings, and carried bride roses. The brides
maids were Miss Rietta Reindollar, in pea
green silk, with white organdie overdress and
carrying Marechal Neil roses; Miss Lula
Fringer, pink satin, with white mousseline de
sole overdress, La France roses; Miss Anna
Gait, light blue silk, with white silk null
overdress, La France roses, and Miss Alice
Reindolar, red silk, with white organdie
overdress, Marechal Neil roses. The flower
girl was Miss Alice Hess, little daughter OF
Mr.. John Hess. She wore white silk, with
ribbon trimming, and white kid slippers.
The ushers were Mr. c. Walter Childs, cousin
of the groom, of Baltimore; DR.. Charles r.
Foutz and Messrs. Walter H. Davis and Will
bur E. Buckingham, of Westminster. Prof.
A. E. Rodenmayer organist at the Third
Reformed Church, Baltimore, played the
march from Lohengrin as the bridal party
entered the church and as they retired rem
dered march composed by himself for the
occasion. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. A. d. Bateman, pastor Of the church,
assisted by Rev. Joel Brown, of Centenary
NJ "a GbDrob tho ornOm c
pastor
A reception was held from B to o'clock,
and several hundred persons were present.
After the bride had exchanged her wedding
gown for travelling costume of golden brown
whipcord the happy couple, amid shower OF
rice and with hearty congratulations for a
happy future from a host of friends, took the
$50 p. M train for trip to Washington,
Baltimore and Ellicott City. On their return
they will reside in Westminster.
The bride was the recipient of large num-
Der of handsome presents, many of which
combined usefulness with artistic beauty.
Quite a number were present from West
Minister and vicinity. Among those from a
distance were Dir. and Mrs. James Shreeve,
of Ellicott City; Mrs. Marks, Miss Ada Childs
and Mr.. George Harker, of Baltimore. and
Mrs j. B. Black, Of Rocky Ridge.
TRACY-WERTZ.
A very pretty wedding was celebrated at the
pleasant home of Mr.. and Mrs. John w.
Tracy, near Lineboro, Nd, ON Thursday,
October 7, 1897. Their daughter, Miss
Margaret Alverta, was married to Mr.. William
H., oldest son of Mr.. John l.. Wertz, of near
AIesia, Md The ceremony was performed
at p. m. by Rev. c. NJ. Eyster. Miss
Minerva Z. Tracy, sister of the bride, acted
as bridesmaid, and Mr.. George A. Wertz,
brother of the groom, as groomsman. The
bride was beautifully attired in gown of
grey serge, with lace and bead trimming,
while the groom wore the conventional black.
After the ceremony general congratulations
were offered, followed by march to the din
ingroom, where the proverhial hospitality of
this section was amply illustrated. Substan-
tials, cakes, fruits, &c., were abundantly
served.
Among the presents were noted lamps,
&c. ~
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. John W.
Tracy, Mr.. John L. VERT, Mr.. and Mrs;
Willis f. Tracy and daughter Carrie, Mr.. and
Margaret, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Tracy
Miss Ellen G. Tracy, Messrs. Jacob II. and
A. Parker Tracy, Miss Lydia Wertz, Messrs,
7. Howard Samuel and Edwin Wertz, Miss
Sarah V. Wertz, Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius r.
Wentz, Miss Treva NJ. Eyster, Messrs Newton
F. Bowers, Moses Laughman and Geo Miller.
ENGLAR-MYERs.
A pretty wedding took place in the Metho
dist Protestant Church at Union Bridge, on
Thursday, when Mr.. D. Frederick Englar, a
prominent business man of Linwood, and Miss
Amy O. Myers, daughter of Mr.. Philip B.
Myers, of the same place, were united by Rev.
DIR. j. j. Murray, the pastor, assisted by Rev.
George W. Baughman, of the Lutheran
Church, at Uniontown The chancel of the
church was decorated with autumn leaves,
against bank of flowers The bride wore a
travelling gown of green covert cloth, with hat
and gloves to match, and carried March, al
Neil roses The ushers were Messrs. Chas. j.
Haines and John A. Englar, of Linwco cd.
The wedding marches were rendered by Miss
Myrtle Englar, of Baltimore.