Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-06-11
WAS A PLEASING AFFAIR
Miss Bess Hollis Becomes the Bride
Of Mr.. AdeIbert Mandigo.
MlTCHELL-BUTLER NUPTlALS
Elaborate Wedding Occurred at Shepherds
town Wednesday Afternoon Powell
Thompson Wedding.

tHottpSou UENNh6s
A very pretty wedding was solem-
nized at No. 5I4 Virginia ave wednes.
day night. when Miss Bess Wynn Hol-
lis, oldest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Hollis. became the wife of Mr..
Adelbert Irwin Mandigo, formerly of
Massachusetts,, now of Martinsburg.
The ceremony took place at s 80, and
was performed in the presence OF a
large number OF the friends of the
family.
The house was tastefully trimmed
with vines and flowers, and the stair
way and bower were veritable
flower-gardens. The marriage service
was conducted by Rev. P. p. Hassel-
wander, pastor of the Christian
church. When the minister had taken
his place, the first strains of ''Lohen-
grin, = rendered by Miss Edythe Sny-
der, were followed by the appearance
Of the groom and his btst man, Mr..
Boyd Hollis, brother of the bride.
Miss Nazye, her sister was bridesmaid,
and carried a handsome bouquet Of
pink carnations.
Following the bridesmaid came the
bride with her father. accompanying
her to the altar where he gave her
in marriage. The bride was beauti-
fully attired in cream null dress,
trimmed With lace, and wore a large
white chiffon hat. In truth, the we'd
ding was a picture In white. as both
bride and bridesmaid were dressed
alike, so becomingly as to provoke
the admiration of all who were wit
nesses.
After the wedding and hearty con-
gratulations..of the many friends. the
bride and groom led the way 10 a
bountifully laden table where re-
freshments were abundantly served
Among the out of town guests were
Mrs. Henry Young. of McKeesport,
Pa; Miss Delvia Osbourne. of Shep-
herdstown, and Mr.. and Mrs. j. W.
Thompson, of Coketon, w. Va.
MITCHELL-BUTLER.
At st. Agnes Catholic church in
Shepherdstown Wednesday afternoon
at O clock Miss Nellie Lane Butler
was married t. Mr.. Charles p. Mitch
ell, of Washington. The bride was
given away bv her step-fsther. DIR.
Robert Gibson, of Philadelphia.
Miss Laura H. Butler, sister of the
bride, was maid of honor, and the
best man was Mr.. r. T. Merrick, of
Washington. The ushers were
Messrs. George Lsfferty. Reginald
Thridekaeyser, William Tavanow an
Frank Mullen, of Washington; Daviu
Lemen and Arthur Price, of Shsp-
herdstown.
A reception was given the out-of
town guests at "Ayrlie." the country
home of Mrs. EuRenis S. Price. The
bride is a granddaughter of the late
Charles Thomas Butler, while the
groom is the grandson of the late O..
M. Mitchell. the astronomer Both
are popular in social circles. They left
on an extended bridal tour and on
their return will reside in Washing
ton.
POWELL--THOMS
Mrs. Mary e. Thomson, of Darkes-
vile, this county, and Mr.. James r.
Powell, of this city, we're married
late Wednesday afternoon at the par
sona0e of the First Baptist church on
West Burke street. The ceremony
was performed by the pastor, Rev. T..
S. Dunaway, in the presence Of a
large number of friends. many of
whom were from Darkesville. The
bride is popular young lady Of the
county, while the groom is fireman
on the Baltimore e. Ohio railroad. Mfr.
and Mrs. Powell will reside at 425
East Race street.
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