The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-01
CAMPER-ONEAL.
Wedding at Florence in Which UnusuaS
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 Florence. Nov. o.-(Special.)- .)-The most brilliant wedding of the autumn season, and one in which unusual in- terest has been shown because of the prominence and popularity of the young couple. Miss Julia Hartweu Camper and MT. Edward Asbury O'Neal, was solemnibed in the First Presbyterian Church Wednesday even- ing. November 23. at S:30 o'clock, in the presence of large and fashionable assemblage. and surrounded by their intimate friends and attendants. The church was beautifully decorated in white and green. Palms and ferns were grouped about the altar, English ivy and smilax draping the arch above and festooning the reserved pews on which were fastened white satin love. knots.
 Miss Mccoy, a noted organist of Bir- mingham, Ala. entertained the audi@ ence for an hour with an organ recital before the arrival of the bridal party: the organ then pealed forth the grand Mendelssohp's wedding march, herald ing their approach.
 John D. Rather, Jr.. of Tuscumbia; William Harvey weakley of Florence. Robert Patton Weeden of Huntsville. and John Johnson of shefield entered first. going down opposite aisles. and taking their stand on each side of the altar. They were followed singly by Misses Martha Campbell of Nashville. and Annie O'Neal. Next came James S. Warren of Memphis, Ambrose Cam per, Hugh Miller of Memphis. Robert T. Simpson, who were followed by Misses Elijah Conner and Olivia Dud- ley in like manner, making a beautiful H~&I tI1 Ar. gowned in white net and lace over white silk. carrying yellow chrvsan- themums. tied with yellow ribbon. Miss Bessie Bliss, the maid of honor. in yellow net over yellow silk, with white chrysanthemums, then entered. Olivia O'Neal, the dainty little flower girl. with dress representing the same color scheme. and carrying a pretty basket of white chrysanthemums, preceded the bride, who entered with her fath- CT. MT. NJ w. Camper. She was att tired in an exquisite creation of soft white silk, and pointe lace from her mothers wedding robe. the we'll envel- oping her form was caught with a half wreath of orange blossoms. Her bridal bouquet was composed of lilies of the valley; her jewels were pearls worn by the grandmother of the groom at her marriage, more than a half century ago.
 The groom. with his best man, wm. F. Mcfarland, met them before the minister. where they plighted their troth. after which they advanced to the altar. and took the marriage vows. The ceremony was said in an impress sive manner by the Rev. E.. D. Mo- Dougal. The bride with her spirit uelle face, never looked more beautiful nor the groom more handsome than when they descended the alter, and as they left the sacred edifice which had so often been filled with the melody of her sweet voice, tho tenderest wishes of a host of friends went out to her.
 An elegant reception followed at the home of MT. and Mrs. W. w. Camper on Military Avenue in which only the bridal party and few intimate friends were present. including the venerable grandmother of the groom, Mrs. q w. O'Neal, and his mother. Mrs. wm Park Campbell. The rooms were dec- orated in white and green. Delicious refreshments were served. Many and handsome gifts were received from friends far and near.
 Miss Camper was one of the most popular society girls of this city, a Virginian by birth, and of a prominent AdInlly or the 'Old DOmlnlon, but has lived here since her early childhood.
 MT. oNeal, who possesses a genial disposition, Is very highly esteemed here, and is also popular in Virginia. where he received his university edu- cation. He is one of the most suc- cessful planters in this section, and is the scion of an old and well known family, being the son of the late Ed ward A. ONeal, Jr.. the law partner of his distinguished father, the Hon E.. A. ONeal. ex-Governor of Alabama. On the maternal side he is the great grandson of General John Coffee, who was an aide to General Andrew Jack son, and who so successfully fought in many battles with Indians and the British. and was the first surveyor general of the Mississippi Territory. and one of the first settlers of this place.
 MT. and Mrs. o'Neal left on the mid- night train for a months sojourn in Florida and Cuba.
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