The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-11-18

Yesterday was certainly a day of
marriages in this city, three occurring
yesterday afternoon, n one young
lady, who might almost be classed as
a Wilmington girl, was married in
Baltimore. Tt was indeed a beautiful
day., quite in keeping with such happy
events. At the station last night were
three bridal couples and everything was
literally covered with rice.
Yesterday evening at 3 o'clock al
Fifth street NJ. E. church, one Of the
most beautiful marriages that ever oc-
CURED in Fifth Street church was cell
ebrated when Miss Edna Louise Fleet.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Fleet.
and Mr.. James % Davis, a popular
young man of this city, were united In
marriage, the ceremony being perform
ed by Rev. a. McCullen.
The church presented a scene of love-
illness, having been decorated by the
members of the n. N. s. Society, OF
which the bride was a member. The
colors were white and green. The rail-
ing around the altar hau Deen wrapped
in white mt over this was entwined
amilax. At the altar the decorations
were arranged in the form OF a py-a-
mid, the railing forming the base and
gradually coming to a point a beauti-
full palm completing the pyramid. There
were several electric lights back OF the
pyramid and the effect OF the light
cleaning through the dark green fol-
age was eXceedinly pretty
The bridal party entered to the
strains of Mendelssohn'S wedding
march, the organist being Miss Ma
mie McGirt. First came n ushers,
Messrs John LeGwin, W. b. MUSE,
"A. i. Dosher and H 5. McGirt, Two
entering from each aisle. Following the
a1shers came the two little flower girls
misses Caroline Fleet, sister OF the
bride. and Annie Davis. sister OF the
groom. They wore dresses OF Wnlle
French batiste. Next came the malu Oh
honor. Miss Carlotta Fleet, sister Oh
the bride. She wore a Decomlns drsS
of China silk and carried d ood-
n,,e+ of carnations. The bride Wore
"a creation of white chiffon and lace,
with tulIe veil and carried a
rf brides roses. she engered from the
asft aisle looming On the arm Oh heI
Father. MIR. J. w. Fleet, n was me
fn 'front.' Of the altar by the groom, NM:
James Love Davis, who, WIN ms pes'
snsn. MT. W. f. DOsher, OF f1oreu1e
entered from the pastors study; In.
Beautiful ring service OF the
church was useo.
The words having been pronouncec
pbat made the two husband and VIE
she bridal parry retired from th'
cb,rch in perfect order TO the strains
of he bridal chorus, from
4 reception was given at the nom
nf the brides parents. No. 4O5 Sout
fEifth street, Immediately aIter IN
marriage. The house was beautnoil.
hecorated with smilax, PAINS anu Gu
flowers
The happy couple left on me 20
train for Wilson where they poa1 -
ehe main line train Of the coast LII.
Tor Florida, where they will sDeha Ile'
shonevmoon. They were acconiD"i'S
ITO the station by a large numcsr Z
friends.
The bride is a most attracS-Ne YOU.
woman and has scores or tTrlcnoS l
U;lmineton. Mr.. Davis holds q pos
zion in the freight department OF IN
iAHlantic Coast Line. Mr.. and MIS- X
Wis received many handsome IN |o .,
~ n~resents. There were several o.
AZ town people who came mere 10 7
+ard the wedding. MI. and Mrs. DaV
avnect to be absent about TWO Weei
,ond after their return they VIII De
F,or,e at No. 2O9 North stret
Haar-Runge.
beautiful home wedding was &C
ebrated yesterday evening at o.
o'clock at the home of the bride
mether. Mrs. J. II. Runge, No. 5
south Fifth street. when Miss Cat
rine Runge and Mr.. George Ea
were united in marriage.
The house had been beautifully de
grated for the occasion with smil
and cut flowers. An improvis
altar had been arranged under I
broad archway between the parlo
Miss Kramer. of Baltimore, played I
wedding marches. TIE bride c
tered leaning on the arm Of I
brother, Mr.. J.. T.. Runge, who Ga
her away and was followed by I
Groom. who was accompanied by
hest man. Mr.. Fduard Ahrens NJ
CarIotta Mugge was maid of hon
.rhe was performed in
most impressive manne by Rev.
\. Snyder. pastor of st. Paufs Lu
eran church.
The bride wore a tailor made tr'
eIling suit and carried brides 70
The presents were Nero g
handsome.
After the ceremony the guests
tired to the Dining hall where
hountiful repast was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Haar left on the s
train for New York and after spec
ing about ten days visiting the nor
sern cities they will return to Ros