The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-12-07
THE GoFF-cAMOEN NuPTIALs.
Members Of Two Of the States PrOhli.
nent Families Married.

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ing in the bonds OF matrimony mem.
beers Of two OF the wealthiest, most
prominent, distinguished, influential
and honored families Of West Virginia.
The nuptials were celebrated In
Christ Episcopal Church, which had
been profusely, picturesquely deco,
rated 10 holly, with other suitable and
elegant appointments.
Before the appointed hour, 43o
O'Clock, the spacious church auditorl'
UNI was comfortably filed with the
prominent society people of the city
and number of distinguished out-of-
town guests, several Of the latter be.
ing relatives of the high contracting
parties.
The hymeneal ceremonies began by
the entrance OF the choir, comprised
of the leading vocalists, with Mrs.
Will Hay Lewis at the organ, from the
vestry, singing the professional, 70,
twas joyful sound to hear" This
was followed by Loenhgrin's beautiful
wedding march, during which the
bridal party entered the editice. James
Jackson, Jr., of Petersburg, and
Karl Kunst, of Weston, proceeded up
the center aisle, followed by Hunter
Moss and Will Peterkin, Of Parkers.
burg, who were followed by the maid
of honor, Miss Nina N. Wallis, the
charming, vivacious and beautiful
daughter of Col. T. 7. Wallis. of this
city. Miss Wallis wore handsome
green crepe Decline, trimmed in cream
colored lace insertion, and carried
shower boquet Of pink roses. She
wore black velvet hat, in all lending
fascinating and inspiring effects. The
bride followed, leaning on the arm OF
her father, Capt. Charles j. Golf, who
give her away. She wore a beautiful
and fashionable old rose crepe decline,
trimmed in cream colored lace inser-
ton. She wore velvet black hat also
and carried huge bunch OF orchids,
Friends beheld the bride to admire
more greatly her beauty and charm.
They we're met at the altar by the
groom and his best man Johnson Cam
den, Jr., Of Lexington, KY, cousin Of
the groom and son Of o. S. ex-senator
Camden.
Rev. Thomas w. Cooke, assisted BY
Rev. DR.. Scolly Moore, pastor of the
Parkersburg Trinity Episcopal Church.
pronounced the full, solemn and beau.
tiful marriage ceremonyo the Episco.
pal church In his usual impressive and
pleasing manner aud grace, after
which. the bridal party left the church
to the sweet strains Of Mendelssohn's
wedding march. This was followed
by the occasional, Ancient of Days. :"
Among the out-of-tow guests were
Mrs. Flora d. Camden, the eroom's
mother, or Parkersburg; Mr.. and Mrs.
Chesley, of Washington City; DIR. and
Mrs. Rolla Camden, Senator johnson
N. Camden, Hunter Moss, james
Jackson, Jr., and Will Peterkin, Of
Parkersburg; johnson Camden, Jr., OF
Lexington, Ky, and Mrs. George Por-
ter, of Indianapolis, Ind.
In lieuo the usual reception after
the ceremony, an informal reception
was given Tuesday night, owing to the
short time intervening between the
hour Of the wedding and train time.
Waldomore. the home OF the brides
father, grandmother and aunt and
uncle. was thrown wide open and a
cordial welcome was extended to many
prominent visitors. the reception be-
ing in honor of the bride, whose warm
personal friends here are legion. The
spacious lawn was brilliantly illumi.
mated by electric lights arranged with
a view to splendid effect, and the in
closure was thrown open for carriages
to drive up to the front doors. Sea-
sonable refreshments we're served,
Mrs. Porter and Miss Scolly Page as
sisring the hostess. The reception
was enjoyable and crowning society
function. The hours were from 8 70
IL o'clock.
The bride received numerous. costly
presents. The groom gave the ushers,
Messrs Jackson, Moss, Peterkin and
Kunst, stick pins of whole pearls, In
horseshoe shape and the maid of
honor received q crescent Of pearls,
supcrbly elegant and fashionable.
Miss Gotf is the only daughter and
child of Captain Charles j. COT, and
niece Of Judge Nathan Gcff, and
Messrs. c. M. and J.. Il. Hart, OF this
city, her mother now deceased being
Mrs. Eva Hart Col, daughter of Ira
Hart, deceased. She Is beautiful,
charming and accomplished young
lady, immensely popular in society.
Mr.. Camden is son Of Richard p.
Camden, deceased, and Mrs. Flora
ID. Camden, OF Parkersburg. He is a
Young man of wealth and influence,
and is identified with large business
and Industrial enterprises throughout
the state. He is a fayorlte nephew OF
q. S. ex-senator johnson N. Camden.