Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1903-01-02
Damascus Items

At u o'clock on Christmas Eve DR.. Geo
M. Boyer, u we'll known and popular young
man of Washington City, formerly of Damas-
Gus, and Miss Annie Marie, only daughter o.
Mr.. Mckendree Bowman, of this place, wer,
made man and wife in the Damascus ". "
Church. The ceremony WAS one Of the pref
test the village has ever seen, and the popu-
laritJ Of the young couple brought out a
large concOurse of their friends to witness il
To the strains of Mendelssohn's weddin &
march, rendered by Mrs. Viva Burdette, tb
bridal party slowly marched to the altar
where they were met by the pastor, Rev. T..
NJ. West, of LaytOnsville, who performed the
ceremony. The bride wore gown of cream
lansdown trimmed in point lace and ribbon
and carried large bunch Of Bride roses
her veil was gracefully held by white rose
buds. The groom wore the usual suit OF
black. The bridesmaids, Misses Alice Boyer
and Blanche Etchison, wore white organdy
over white silk. The ushers were Rev. r q.
StrHusburg, of Baltimore, and Mr.. Everes
Boyer, of Washington
Immediately after this couple were pro-
nounced man and wife an incident of very
startling nature occurred, to the utter sur
prise OF the entire congregation, Mr.. Gran
vile kinsey, of New London, Frederick
county, stepped in the midst of the bridal
party to the side of Miss Alice Boyer and
they were also joined 10 holy bonds OF wed =
lock-
Immediately after the ceremonies, and
the congratulations of the numerous friends
and relatives who had assembled to witness
the contamination OF the marriage rites, the
couples were driven TO their respective homes,
where dinners awaited them. Afterwards
DR. Boyer and wife were driven to Gathers
burg, where they boarded train for Rock
vile and partook OF a supper prepared for
them in their future home, which was pre-
sided over by Mrs Willis b. Burdette, of
that town. Afterwards they took an even
ing train for Washington City, where they
will spend the holiday season. Mr.. and Mrs
kinsey will enjoy their honeymoon with
friends here, and will afterwards make their
home in Frederick county.
Those entertained by the Rev. Mr.. Gift
and wife, OF Damascus, on Tuesday afternoon
OF last week were Mrs James Mount, Misses
Delma Young, Mamie Pearce ond Oorinne
Holland and sister. Later on wagon was
seen approaching, which contained quite a
little Christmas remembrance from the ladies
OF the village, consisting Of groceries, vege-
tables, fruits and Christmas danties. A
similar remembrance was received 6y the
pastor OF Bethel N. E Church from his
parishioners on the same date.
Mr.. Harry Lansdale was at home for the
holidays.
Miss Bessie Dolan aud friend, Mr.. Handy,
both of Washington City, were the recent
guests Of Mr. Milton Boyer and family.
Mr.. Edgar Que, Of Washington, spent a
few days In the village last week.
Miss Oorinne Holland is enjoying a few
days with Mrs. O. H. Walker, Of Laytons-
vile.
Miss ByrlIe Young is spending the holiday
season in Baltimore.
family reunion was held at the pretty
home OF Mr.. Nathan Burdett6 on Oh ristmas
Day--the children and grandchildren all be-
ing present
Mr.. and Mrs. James Mount and little daugh-
ter anticipate visit to Baltimore and Wash
ton the coming week
Dec. 30, 1909. REPORTER