Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-05-02
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Mr.. Benjamin F. Harrison, cashier
of the Jefferson Savings Bank of Shep-
herdstown, and Miss Virginia A. Stri-
der, one of the most popular and re-
spected ladies of Berkeley county,
were married at half-past 5 o'clock
Tuesday afternoon at Gilead Park, the
home Of the bride. near Swan Pond.
The ceremony was witnessed by a
very large number of the friends
of the contracting parties. The big
brick mansion was very handsomely
decorated with flowers and shrubbery,
and at the appointed hour the parlor
was filled with expectant guests. The
bride, who was becomingly attired in
a dress of tan cloth, with hat to match,
entered upon the arm of the groom,
and the marriage ceremony was i'm
pressively performed by Rev: DR.. F.
N. Woods, pastor of the Presbyterian
church at Martinsburg, assisted by
Rev. DR.. Charles Ghiselin, of Shep-
herdstown, and Rev. ]. E. Triplett, of
Duffelds. After the ceremony the
bride and groom received the con-
gratulations of their friends, and then
led the way to the dining-room, where
refreshments were served. A great
many presents were received by the
bride-articles in silver, china, glass,
linen, and a great variety of useful
and ornamental things that had been
sent by their friends here and else
where. The present of most value
was handsome silver service pre-
scented by the directors of the Jefer-
son Saving Bank, an institution of
which Mr.. Harrison has been cashier
since it was founded nearly thirty
three years ago Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
riaon drove to their aesidence in Shep-
herdstown the same evening, and will
be at home to their friends after June
1st. We wish them much happiness.
Shepherdstown folks enjoyed visit
last Thursday from one of the sweet
est brides and most gallant grooms we
have had here for long time. The
groom was Mr.. Charles Rolf Thomas,
the popular salesman of the clothing
firm of W. & T. Allen, of Philadelphia,
and his charming young wife was the
beautiful and accomplished daughter,
Maria, of Rev. DR.. ]. A. Snyder, of
New Market. Va. They were married
last Wednesday, and Mrs. Thomas is
accompanying her husband on his bus
mess rounds as novel sort of we'd
ding trip that both are enjoying great
ly. They held an impromptu recep-
ton at Mr.. Wintermoyer's store on
Thursday, and were visited by num-
Der of their friends as well as new &C
quaintances. They were 10th to leave,
as were their friends to see them de-
part, and we hope that may visit our
town again.
On Tuesday evening Of this week,
a few of the intimate friends and rel
atives assembled to witness the we'd
ding ceremony of Mr.. William D.
Schultz, of Staunton, Va, and Miss
Mary @. Eichelberger, daughter of the
late Jos. L. Eichelberger, of this cOun-
ty, in the Uvilla Lutheran church.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
H. Max Lentz, pastor of the church.
After the ceremony they left for
Staunton, where they expect to make
their future home.
NJ iss Margaret Lemen, the charm
ing young daughter Of DR.. William
Lemen, of Hedgesville, was married
Wednesday of last week to Mr.. Will
liam E. Branham, of Esmont, Va,
the ceremony taking place at the home
of the brides parents. They will
make their home in Charlottesville, Va.
Mr.. Walter A. Spengler, B. & o.
ticket agent in Charles Town, and Miss
Nora Gene Duncan Fort, of Baltimore,
were married Wednesday Of last week
at the home of the brides sister in
Baltimore. Mr.. L. K. Dinkle, of
Charles Town, was the best man.
Mr.. Charles Calvin Keedy and Miss
Mana Florence Couchman, both Of Mar
tinsburg, were married Wednesday of
loot uaek in the lutheran church in