The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-10
UNION OF HANDS AND hearts
IN SCENE LIKE FAIRYLANL
The Wedding Of Miss Lizzie Morehead to Mr.
John Fleming Willy solemnized at the
Presbyterian Church.

Durham, n. c., April 9.-(Special)- -
One of the prettiest weddings ever seen
in Durham was that of Miss Lizzie Lind
sey Morehead TO Mr.. John Fleming Willy
at the Presbyterian church last evening.
The church was beautifully decorated
with Easter lilies and palms and illumi-
mated with green electric lights.
Miss Elizabeth Turnbull presided at the
organ, and rendered the following selec-
tions: Spring Song, Mendelsshon;
Coronation March, Meyerbeer; Wedding
March, Mendelsshon; Intermezzo, Cava-
liera Rusticana; Wedding March, Tam
hauser. Miss Elizabeth Taylor sang in
her most charming manner For all
Eternity" by Angelo Mescherom. Prompt
ly at $3.50 o'clock Rev. DR.. L. B. Turn
full, former pastor of the Presbyterian
church. and Rev E. r. Leyburn, present
pastor, entered from the left side of the
chancel and the groom and his best man,
Mr.. Arthur Shelton Willy, his brother, en-
tered from the right Then came the
bridesmaids Misses Roberta Hensbaw,
Annie Leake Wall, Annie Phifer, Erwin
and Lottie Tomlinson, dressed in white
with green ribbons, carrying Easter lilies
Then followed the groomsmen: Messrs.
"A ~. t1dSkell, II. "A. fOuSn6e,
Morehead and John L. Patterson. These
crossed and stood on either side Of the
chancel. Next came the maid of honor.
Miss Mabel Tomlinson. all in white. car
rying Brides roses. The bride came in
on the arm of her brother in law, Mr..
R. L. Patterson. The brides gown was
white Chantilly lace with pearl trim
mings and her veil was caught with or
ange blossoms. The bride carried a beau
tiful bouquet of lilies of the valley.
The marriage ceremony of the Presby-
terrain church was performed by DR.. l..
3. Turnbull. assisted by Rev Mr.. Ley
burn, in the most impressive manner.
From s to IL p. m, an elegant recep-
tion was held at the residence of the
brides mother, Mrs. Eugene e. More
head, on Morehead avenue. Receiving
with the bride and groom were Mrs. Eu-
gene Morehead Mr.. Lathrop Morehead,
Mr. and Mrs r. L. Patterson Miss Mabel
Tomlinson and Mr.. Arthur Shelton Willy.
Refreshments were served by Rauscher,
Of Washington. The bridal couple were
recipient of several hundred handsome
presents.
The bride is the youngest daughter of
the late Col. Eugene Morehead and the
grand daughter of the late Governor John
NJ Morehead. She is possessed of rare
personal charms and lovely in character
is universal favorite.
The groom, Mr.. John Fleming Willy.
is the cashier of the Fidelity Bank of
Durham, and one of. the leading bust
ness men of the State, and is favor
lite in all social circles. He was born
in Powhatan county, Virginia, the
Youngest son of DR.. John Boiling Willy,
who now resides in West Virginia.
At II o'clock the bride and groom left
on the private car of VicePresident
Barr, of the Seaboard Air Line, for a trip
to Northern cities
A large number of out town visitors
were present, among them were: Mr.. and
Mrs j. Turner Morehead. of New York;
Mrs. L. H. Walker, of Stray; DR.. and
Mrs. J. Allison Hodge, OF Richmond; Mr.
and Mrs. ]. N. Williamson. Jr., of Bur-
lington; Mrs. E. A. Saunders of Rich
mond; Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Spencer, of
Martinsville. Va, and Mrs. ]. Lindsey
Patterson, of Winston.