West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-09-24
cuPlD,s COURT.


The hrst autumnal wedding OF the season
was soiemnized Wednesday evening. Sep
TENDER 10th. at $780, at the residence OF
Hon. p. ]. Crosan. High street. Miss Bessie
Margaret Fawcett youngest daughter OF
Mr.. {. w. Fawcett. and sister OF Mrs
Crogan. became the bride OF Mr.. Roy Orep
Shaher. OF Wheeling son Of ex-Sherih L.
G. Shaffer, OF this county.
The beautiful home Of the Crogans was
resplendent with autumnai foliage, and the
scene might have been laid In the deep
forest. but for the twinklins electric lights
aud tapestries and pictures. the blending
OF the art with nature. II was q white and
green wedding, the decorations being white
flowers. ferns. smilax and ether native
plants.
The double parlors were decorated In
garlands OF club moss. extending from the
eiectroller In the center Of the room TO
each corner. In the south parior the entire
side was banked with ferns. plumose and
| and flowers, forming an altar upon which
the bridal couple kneit. The mantels In
each room were also banked with ferns and
flowers. The stairway through which the
bridal party came. was one solid mass OF
flowers and club-moss. and formed beau
tifuI picture as the wedding party slowly
wendell their way.
Miss Louise Hamilton Hagans presided
at the piano. and promptly at the appointed
hour began playing the Bridal Chorus from
Lohengrin. At this juncture the wedding
party appeared upon the stairway and de.
scended slowly. led by the ushers. A. Bliss
McCrum and Emory p. Albright. who
formed an aisle OF white ribbon through
which the party passed through the east
parior into the south parior. where the
ceremony was performed.
The party was In the following order:
Ushers. Mr.. McCrum and Mr.. Albright;
the minister. Rev. H. c. Howard: the ring
bearer. Master Reginald Brewster Park.
hurst. nephew OF the bride: the groom,
with his best man. Mr.. Charles A. Fowler,
OF Morgantown; tho bridesmaid Miss
Mamyc Fawcett. sister OF the BRIDE the
matron OF honor, Mrs. William Brewster
Parkhurst. sister OF the bride: the bride.
leaning upon the arm of her father. Mr..
Charles w. Fawcett.
The party wendell their way slowly to an
altar banked with ferns and flowers, and
beneath chandelier Of electric lights and
lovers knot stood the bride and groom.
Rev. Howard read the ring ceremony Of the
Episcopal Church. which made this happy
couple man and wife. II was. as pretty a
scene as ever was enacted m Kingwood,
and there have been many pretty weddings
here. Miss Fawcett is one of Kingwood's
best known young ladies'. and she never
looked so fair as she did that evening. at.
tired in costly gown Of white silk null,
over taffeta, en- train. trimmings Of chiffon.
She wore veil, caught with diamond
| sunburst. the gift of the groom. The bride
carried shower boquet OF brides roses.
Miss Favcett. the bridesmaid. wore a
gown Of Paris muslin. demi traine, with
lace garnltures. She carried a boquet OF
American beauty roses. Mrs. Parkhurst.
matron OF honor. was stately and beautiful
In gown OF white mousline. carrying also
American Beauties. Master Reginald Park
hurst formed pretty feature OF this splen-
did picture. and performed with as much
dignity and solemnity as his elders. his part
in this beautiful wedding. All of the gen.
tlemen In the party looked brave and hand.
some in their evening attire.
After the ceremony congratulations we're
showered warmly upon the couple and then
Mrs. ]. NJ Crane. handsomely gowned in
grey satin foulard. with real lace and vel.
vet trimmings. led the company to the din.
ing room. where refreshments amounting
to collation.. were served The dining
room was gracefully presided over by Mrs.
William G. Brown. beautifully attired In
| cream net over taffeta. with trimmings OF
lace and ribbons. assisted by Mrs Herring.
gracefully gowned In black grenadine over
taftets. with garnitures Of pink mousseline.
Miss lisa Monroe and Miss Vennie Brand
very sweety attired In white organizes.
Mrs. Francis Heermans. magnificent in
black brussels net. over taffeta covered
with sequIns presided with grace and dig.
dignity at the coffee urn.
In the south parior punch was served by
Mrs. VIM. b. Parkhurst and Mrs. c. Z.
Thomas. charmingly gowned In velvet or
| candle.
Mrs. crogan, the hostess. was gowned in
black crepe-de-shine over taifeta, with let
trimmings. Mrs. c. w. Fawcett. In white
silk with lace applique. There were also
many other beautiful dresses.
After refreshments the company spent
| delightful evening, music being furnished
by several OF the guests. One OF the mus.
ical features was the playing Of Loves
Confession" by Miss Hsgsns during the
| ceremony.
Thursday afternoon Mr.. and Mrs Shaffer
left for tram IS on the b. s. o. to Wheeling.
where they will make their future home.
large number OF out Of town guests
we're present-about $50 In sII--being at
the wedding. Many costly and beautiful
presents we're received by Mr. and Mrs.
Shaffer