The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-10-10
October Brides And GrOOmS.
Reported for the Democratic Advocate.

McKINsTREY-MEssLER.
On Thursday afternoon. October LIST, the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. q. Messler, OF
Union Bridge, was the scene of one OF the
most beautiful weddings ever witnessed in
this part of the county, when their only dangh-
ter Miss Mary Lemain and William Edwin
McKinstry, of McKinstry, Md, youngest
son of Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. McKinstry, were
united in the holy bonds of matrimony by
Rev. George W. Enders, pastor of St. James,
Lutheran Church of Union Bridge. assisted
by Rev. B. f. Clarkson of the Methodist Epls-
copal Church.
This was also the 18th birthday of the bride
and was but fitting climax to the delightful
little house party given by Miss Messler that
week To her most intimate friends.
Promptly at 2.30 O'Clock, to the sweet
strains of Lohengrin, played by the brides
cousin, Miss Adelaide Messler, of Linwood,
who was attired in white silk null over white
silk, the bridal party proceeded from the
house to the lawn, upon which was erected a
beautiful arch covered with evergreens sus-
pending large bell.
The bride was most handsomely robed in
point de esprit, over taffeta, and carried bride
roses. Her veil was caught by wreath OF
orange blossoms. The groom wore the usual
black. The bride was attended by Miss Jes.
ion Bridge, as maid of honor, in white silk
null over white silk, carrying BRIDES maid
roses, and Joseph Lawrence Mckinstry, OF
Baltimore, brother of the groom, was best
man; John II. Messler, brother of the bride,
and Melvin Baker Lamberd, of Baltimore,
were ushers.
Immediately after the ceremony the maid
of honor looped back the brides veil and they
then received the hearty congratulations OF
the guests.
Mrs. McKinstry and her attendant were
both graduates this year of Maryland Collegi-
ate Institute and received high honors in their
class.
The bride had many warm friends at Col
lege among both teachers and students, where
she was one of the most popular and attrac-
tive girls.
A reception was held following the cere-
mony, after which Mr.. and Mrs. McKinstry
left on the evening train for an extended
northern trip.
The bride wore as a going away gown, a
handsome tailor made suit of dark blue broad
cloth, with black panne velvet hat and pearl
gray gloves.
Upon their arrival at the depot, the stu
dents of M. G. l. awaited them in Il body, and
just before the train pulled out, gave the col
lege yell which was much appreciated by the
happy pair.
The presents received were many and hand
some.
Among those present and invited were l..
U. Messer and wife. E. B. McKinstry and wife.
G. w. Enders and wife, Rev. b. +. Clarkson
and wife, |. C. Rinehart and wife, DIR. M. NJ.
Norris and wife, Henry Fuss and wife, John
Yingling and wife, Scott Wolfe and wife, 5.
N. Keefauver and wife, Charles Rinehart and
wife, William Rinehart and wife, Edward
Rinehart and wife, Prof W. NJ. Wine and
wife, Wesley Zepp and wife, B. T. Stitely,
wife and sons, William Hoffman nan; and wife j.
NJ. Hoilenberger and wife, William Rooms
ard wife, M. 0. Repp and family, w. X.
Zumbrum and family. II. c.. Morningstar and
wife; Mesdames E. P. Buckley, Hettie Bar.
rick, Emily Messer, E. Fuss, Lydia Engle-
man, Jennie McKinstry, Madge Mckinstry;
Misses Stella and Jessie S. Hollenberger, Ma
RE Senseney, Belle Holtz, Marie Myers,
Grace l.. Rinehart, Olive and jeanette Engle,
Elizabeth Rinehart, Mary Norris, Catharine
Hoffman, Mary Hoffman, Florence Shrlner,
Josie Norris, Olivia Rinehart, celia Fuss;
Messrs. John, Charles and Frank Messler
Truman Pearre, Charles Baines, q. T. Buck
ey, Clarence Clemson, Dorsey Norris, Aaron
Anders of Union Bridge; Fl. II. Rowe and
wife. VIII Brunette and wife, S. l.. Lamberd
and wife, Chas. F. Weyforth and wife; Misses
NHlll6 anu ucTIEuuG hOWt. ioid AA'-e
tie C. Langley, Ada M. Shriner; Frank 5.
Rowe. J. Lawrence McKinstry, Melvin Ba,
ker Lamberd. and G. Herman Repp, OF Bal
timore; VIII Messler and wife, Earnest Sen
seney and wife, Joseph Engar and wife, Ma,
than Englar and wife, r. Lee Myers and wife,
John A. Englar and wife. Jesse Smith and
wife, Evan Haines an wife, Thomas Halnes
and wife, F. j. Englar and wife, John But
fington and wife, Mesdames E. l.. Shriner,
C. f. Englar, Mary Otto, Myra Albaugh,
Mary Merring, Misses Lottie Englar, NJ. ).
Ecker, Florence and Belle Caylor, Adelaide
Messler, Mary and Addie Senseney, Emma
Garner, Messrs. A. w. Caylor, j. P. Garner,
Clayton Englar, Howard Cayor, John 5.
bert Miller and wife, of Denver, Colorado;
DR.. j. Nicodemus and family, J. II. Stantter
and family. and Miss Nora Nelson, of Wal
kersville. Md; R. R. Rowe wife and son,
of Sudbrook, Md; DR.. T. H. Lewis and wife,
l.. Shuey and wife, Col s. X. Herr and wife,
Misses Mary Buckingham. Reba and Virgie
Richardson. Grace and Blanche Roger. Mary
Gorsuch, Mary Test Buckingham, Messrs.
c. C. Gorsnch and Edwin Engle, OF West
Minister: Rev. w. Fl. Rickert and wife, VIM.
M. Rickert aud wife. Horace Rickert and
wife. j. A. Caldwell and wife, Misses Helen
Rickert and Beulah Hoffman, of Phlladelphla.
Pa; H. Carroll Weaver, of Uniontown; IL.
J. Nelson aud wife, and Miss Elizabeth Mel
son, of Rock Hall, Md; Rev. William An
thony and wife, of Hancock, Md; Amos Ur-
ner and wife. and Mrs. Margaret K: Mckin-
stry, of Frederick Nd; DR.. W. B: Glotfelty,
of Pitsburg. Pa; N. c. Miller, Misses Car
rie Meller and Jane Gilbert, OF gettysburg,
Pa; Mrs. Susie Shriner, of Waynesboro,
Pa; Misses Marian and Elizabeth Troxell, of
diminishing. Nd; Rev. R. S. Rowe. wife
and daughters, of Kennedyville, Md; Emory
Buckingham, of Chicago, Illinois; James S.
Simmons, of Niagara Falls, N. y; c. Scott
and wife, of Gratis, Ohio.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Miss Agatha Edna, daughter OF Mr.. and