Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-07-27
BEAUTIFUL CHURCH WEDDING,
Bride Of Hon. Harvey w. Harmer-
Recepffon FOLLOWED wedding.


Shepherdstown. w Va. July 19.--
One Of the most interesting events in
the social life Of this place occurred
Thursday evening in st. Peters Evan
gelical Lutheran church, when Hon.
Harvey Walker Harmer, of Clarks-
burg, and Miss Nellie Britner Marten,
daughter of Mr.. Henry G. Marten
the prominent hardware merchant of
this place. were united In matrimony
by Rev. II. Max Lentz. the pastor of
the bride. The church was cnarm-
ingly decorated and showed good taste
and skill on everv hand The cere-
mony was very impressive and con-
formed to the beautiful liturgy Of the
Lutheran chucrh.
Miss Almira Marfen, sister of the
bride. presided at the pipe oragn and
rendered final recital while the
guests were arriving The bridal
party entered the church to the fami-
liar strains of the Lohnerin" we'd
ding march. During the ceremony
Annie Laurie was softly PLAYED
and the Lords prayer was chanted by
a auartette of mixed voices.
The bride was given away by her
father. Her sister. Miss Lille Louise
Marten, was maid of honor and Mr..
V. l.. Highland, of Clarksburg, was
the best man The ushers were
Messrs. M. b. Corkendal and Harry
H. Smith, of Clalksburg, Mr.. Walter
Scott Walton, Washington, d. 9. and
Mr.. S. B. Blair, Moundsville, w. Va.
The bride maids were Misses Hessie
b. May Walton, Washington, d. O..
Nellie Viola Belts, Frostburg, Md,
Mary Ella Conrad, Summit Point. w.
Va, and Emma Katharine Sbrider,
Charles Town, w. Va. Misses Loe-
nora Marten, sister of the bride and
Louisa Anna Snyder, were ribbon
girls.
The bride carried shower boauet
of bride roses and was attired in q
charming gown OF white duchess
satin, train trimmed in silk applique
lace and peau de sol, the vail being
caught with diamond brooche and
sweet peas. The maid of honor wore
a gown of pink silk satin striped null
over pink taffeta silk, trimmed with
white silk serpentine ace and white
gauze 1ibbon. She carried shower
boquet of white roses The bride S
maids were all attired in white French
organdle over white taffeta silk They
were pink satin ribbons and carried
boquets of La France roses
: The church was decorated in ever
green, smllax, poytted plants and cut
flowers Many silver gold and cut
glass candelebra with pink and white
candle lent charm and beauty to the
scene. The ribbon girls entered the
church followed by the ushers, then
came the bridesmaids followed by the
maid of honor and the bride leaning
on the arm of her father. The bridal
party was met at the altar by the
groom and his best man.
| After the ceremony a reception was
held at the home of the bride. The
house was beautifully decorated with
potted plants and cut flowers and
| lighted with pink and white candles.
Dainty refreshments were served
bv six young girls. About two hun
bred guests We're present. After con
gratulations Mr.. and Mrs. Hammer
left ON an extended trip to Boston and
Newport, On their return they will
stop off at Buafflo and Niagara Falls.
Mr.. Hartman is a prominent LAWYER
and politician and is at present state
senator from this district Miss Mar
ten is young lady of culture and
refinement and adds to personal
| beauty and charming manner rich
giaces Of character. She will be great
| Iy missed in church and social circle
of this place. Mr.. and Mrs Harmer
will reside at Clarksburg where the
groom has already furnished an ele-
giant home. Towner Schley