Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-04-09
Miss Willy Becomes Bride Of Mr..
James NJ. Stribling.
MISS WILLIAMS ALSO Welded
United To Mr.. Claude W Stewart Wednes-
dsf al Her Home on North Maple
Avenue Other Weddings.


city last Wednesday, which, although
intended to be a very quiet event, was
one of the most charming and inter
esting social affairs of the present
.sesson. The.ceremony was perform
ed at high noon by Rev. Charles r.
Striblin0, brother OF the groom, as
sisted by DIR. r. NJ. Woods. pastor Of
the church, and Rev. Ashlin. White, of
Gerardstown, pastor of the bride, and
was witnessed by large number of
friends and relatives of the couple.
The maid of honor was Miss Myra
Henshaw. and the best man was Mr..
James A. Armstrong, of Fredericks-
burg, Va. The ushers we're Messrs.
+ p. r. Harrison, r. l.. Snodgrass,
William Harlan, of Martinsbura, and
Rev. David j. Woods, OF Blacksburg,
| Va.
The bride was given away by her
brother, mir. Arthur Willy, of New
York.
The bride wore a travelling costume
Of dark blue cloth, with hat to match,
and carried Golden Gate roses. The
maid of honor wore pretty gown of
white Paris muslin, with white hat
and carried white carnations.
After the ceremony they left for
two weeks trip, and upon their re-
turn they will reside at Oak View,
the handsome suburban home of the
groom north of this city.
STEWART-WI WILLIAMS.
One of the most interesting we'd
dings in Martinsburg this season. was
that occurring at 80 D. m. Wednesday
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. E. @.
Williams, 119 North Maple avenue,
when their daughter, Miss Sallye
Shepherd Williams, was married to
Mr.. Claud W. Stewart, of this city.
The ceremony was performed in the
presence of a large number of guests
by Rev. John S. Douglas, rector of
Trinity Episcopal church.
The house was tastefully decorated,
the prevailing colors being green and
white. The decorations consisted of
potted plants, evergreens and cut
flowers, arranged in attractive designs.
In the rear parlor, where the ceremony
was performed, bank of potted
plants intermingled with cut flowers.
was constructed.
Ths bridal party entered the parlor
to the strains of the wedding march,
played by Thompson's orchestra. The
bride was met bv the groom at the
stairs, and they entered the parlor
from the hall. They were followed
by the maid of honor, Miss Edwin @.
Williams, sister of the bride, and the
best man, DIR. E. L. Sencindiver. The
bride was given away by her father.
The party assembled in the alcove In
front OF the bank of flowers. where
the ceremony was performed.
The bride was attired in a gown Of
white crepe de chine over white silk,
trimmed with honiton lace, and car
ried shower bouquet.of, brides roses.
The maid.of honor wore a gown Of
white liberty silk trimmed in chiffon.
and carried La Franse.roses.
A reception Immediately followed
the ceremony and it was attended BY
large number Of friends, including
number from other points. The
guests were received by Mr.. and Mrs.
+. G. Williams, Mr.. aud Mrs. O. w.
Stewart, Mr.. r. N. Stewart and Miss
Flick Stewart. Those who assisted in
serving at the reception were Misses
Ota Silver, BERTHE Stewart, Elizabeth
Shepherd, MARY Opie Tabb, Katie
Stewart, Irine Tabb, Elsye Boak,
Rennie and Hester Parks. Katharine
Butler. Edyth Grant and Mrs. Chas.
Butler.
The bride is the youngest daughter
of DR.. and Mrs Williams and is very
popular in social circles, while the
groom is one of Martinsburg's we'll
known Young business men. They
were the recipients of large num-
Der of handsome and costly presents,
Mr.. ,and Mrs. Stewart leftover the
Baltimore & Ohio Wednesday night on
bridal tour. On their return they
will reside in this city.
Among the out-of-town guests who
attended the reception were the fol-
lowing:
Mr.. and Mrs. B. +. Harrison and
Miss Butler. of Shepherdstown.
Mrs. f. S. Henshaw. Mr.. Edwin
Heushaw and A. ]. Legg, Of Bunker
Hill.
Mr.. L. T. Wilson. of Gerardstown.
DIR. and Mrs. M. S Butler, Misses
Edwina and Katie Butler, Mr.. and
Mrs W. d. Payne, of Hedgesville.
Miss Jordan, of Brunswick.
Miss Grant, of Hagerstown.
Mr.. Mearkle, of Pittsburg.
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