Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-06-13

and congratulations OF many friends
in which the REGISTER most heartily
joins.
Among those present from abroad
were four young sons of Mr.. Johnston,
Samuel, Bayne, Latham and Paul.
They were bright looking boys and
seemed to have much enjoyment.
Miss Grassy and Miss Norris, Of Lees
burg, and Mr.. Charles Johnston, Of
Front Royal, a brother Of the groom,
were also here. The church, which
was profusely and tastefully decorated
for the occasion, was crowded with
friends, and except for the closed
doors standing room would have been
at premium.
On Wednesday evening, the twelfth,
the Memorial Lutheran church, Sharps-
burg, was the scene of one of the pref
test weddings that has taken place in
that quaint old town for many years,
the contracting parties being DR.. E.
NJ. Carrot, a prominent young ply
stefan of that place, and Miss Mary
Kretzer Adams, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs Chas. W. Adams, The church
was elaoorately decorated for the &C.
casion with growing plants and a pro-
fusion of cut flowers, daisies and peo-
MES predominating. The latter were
banked on the altar, which was lighted
by numerous candles. Miss Alice
Gassman, of Hagerstown, presided at
the organ and played the usual we'd
ding music. The bridesmaids, Miss
Prudence Carrot, of Brownsville, sister
of the groom, Miss Nelly Protzman,
of Hagerstown, Miss Julia Lyme, and
Miss Irene McGraw, of Sharpsburg,
entered the church by the side door,
and coming down the aisle, met the
bride and the rest of the wedding par
ty and then, preceded by the ushers,
led the way to the altar, where the
groom and his best man, Mr.. Howard
Edmonds, of Chambersburg, Pa, await
ed. the coming of the bride. Miss Kath-
eryne Adams, sister of the bride, was
maid of honor, and Immediately pre-
coded the bride, who entered leaning
on the arm of her father by whom she
was given away. Rev. A. a. Kerlin,
the brides pastor, performed the cere-
mony, using the ring service of the
church. The brides gown was of
white point de spirit over white tatteta,
trimmed in lace and satin ribbon.
She wore veil and orange blossoms,
and carried lilies of the valley. The
maid Of honor was gowned in white
embroidered null over green tafteta,
and trimmed in appliques Of white
lace and panne velvet. The brides
maids gowns were of green orgardie
and lace insertings, with which were
worn sashes of black velvet ribbon.
They carried large arm bouquets of
white and pink peonies, the maid of
honor carrying one also of peonies,
but of white only. The ushers, Mr..
Courtney McGraw, Mr.. Robert L.
Hibarger, of Sharpsburg, Mr.>Raleigh
Sherman, of Washington, and Mr..
John Kyd Beckenbaugh, of Hagers-
town, the groom and his best man,
wore conventional evening dress.
Mr.. Charles B. Chase, who has been
located for some years at Vivian, took
unto himself bride June 4th in the
person of Miss Celia Nunley, Of Ches-
te,feld county. They were married
at Norwood by Rev. Mr.. Brown, the
NJ. E. pastor. Last evening the bride
and groom arrived here for a weeks
visit with the latter's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. w. Chase. A few friends
went around to give them a musical
reception last night and they were
quickly received in royal style. AZ
ter refreshments and pleasant time
they departed with good wishes for
their hosts.
A very pretty wedding occurred in
Charles Town at the home of the bride
Thursday, at s F. m. Miss Ella P
Golady, the attractive daughter of Mr..
W. H. Golady, was married to Mr..
Thomas S. Richie, of Homecoming, Nd.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
L. R. Milbourne. a number of friends
were present who, after the marriage,
partook ola fine wedding supper.-Ad-
gocate.
a pretty country wedding took
place last Wednesday evening at the
home of the brides father, Mr. George
Ellis, near Little Georgetown, Berke-
ley county. The bride was Miss
Laura Ellis, and the groom was Mr..
George c. Miller, of that vicinity.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
E. R. Leyburn.