West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-10-20
Metzler- Judkins,

From The Evansville (Ohio) Republican.
beautiful wedding was that which took
place at the handsome home OF MIR. and
Mrs. ]. w. Judkins on Wednesday evening,
October twelfth, The high CONTRACTING
parties were Mfr. s w Metrler of Con.
nellsville, Pa. aud Miss Clara Iudkips. the
second daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Iudkins
The beautiful interior OF the house was
'av'sh'Y decorated in green and white. a
canopy Of smilax, from which hang a large
wedding bell, being arranged on the north
side OF the paror. Promptly az six O'Clock
the approach OF the wedding party was
heralded by the exquisite strains of Guy
Hatdelots because" sung by Miss
Mable Hornbrook. Immediately. to the
chords OF Lohengrin's wedding march. the
bridal party descended the stairs. First
came little Mildred Cole and willard
Sharps, bearing strands OF smilax, which
formed an aisle for those following.
The brides maids were Handsomely
eowned in green organdic over green silk
and carried huge lunches of white chry.
santhemums. They were Miss Alma w att
Miss Edna Cole and Miss Mable Hornbr ook.
OF Cambridge. The last sang as she
came the Appropriate words OF the Wagner
bridal song. The ushers who alternated
with the brides maids. were MIR. Carl
Gusky OF independence w. Va, Mr.
Justin Wright, OF Connellsville, Pa. and
Mr.. b. ]. Shaughness. OF New York CITY.
Alter the usherS aud maids came the
groom. attended by MI Lloyd Shaner Of
Cumberland, Md. who acted as his best
man. They were followed by Miss Myrtle
Judkins, sister OF the bride maid OF honor.
She was beautifully .gowned in white
embroidered lace robe over white silk. and
also carried white chrysanthemums. Little
Ester Judkins. bearing the ring In the heart
oil white lily preceded the bride, who en-.
tered on the arm of her father. The bride
looked charming in an elegant gown OF
mousseline chiffon over white taHeta.
trimmed with duchesse lace. and carried
brides roses and maiden hair fern. A full
length veil was fastened over her hair and
she wore the gift OF the groom, a superb
sunburst OF pearls and diamonds
The bride aud groom we're met by Rev
!. r. Jacob. pastor OF the First Methodist
church. who performed the impressive
Methodist Episcopal ring ceremony After
N'N N"fff NbhHAN Ndd bttu hlOMefCQ with
congratulations. an elegant wedding supper
was served. AZ eight O'Clock large
wedding reception was given. at which
three hundred guests were present.
The wedding gifts were numerous and
unusually handsome.
The bride is known throughout Barnes.
vile as most charming and popular young
woman Mr.. Metzler Is prominent bust
ness man Of Connellsville. Pa, having
recently established large department
store Ia that place
Many good wishes for the future follow
these young people to their new home in
Conneilsyile where we are sure Mrs
Metzlers lovely disposition will soon gam
her as large circle OF friends as she IS
leaving IN GAINESVILLE
Mr.. and Mrs. Metzler are enjoying a
wedding trip Of several days IN the east.
he guests from out Of town we're Mr.
and Mrs Noah Metzler Of Klngwood, w.
Va, parents Of the groom. Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Mctzler, Of Newburg, w. Va Mr.
snd Mrs Charles Barlow Miss Lillian
Wright Miss Gertrude Sharps, Buck.
harmon, W. Va. Mr. and Mrs. W. w.
Wright Cadiz Ohio Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Felty' Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Wright r. w.
Wright ConnellsvilIe. Pa; Mrs. Matte
Parks. Of Charlottesville. Ind Mrs. ]. +.
Byers. Uniontown. Pa; Mr.. and Mrs T.. a.
Cole Columbus; Mr.. aud Mrs NJ. =. Cole.
Miss Boydc, Miss Mary Mitchell Martins
Ferry; Mr. and Mrs. Kelley. Cambridge.
The wedding was preceded by several
pleasant social functions in honor OF the
bride These included a "Forty.lwo" party
at the home Of Mrs. O. J.. Harrison last
Friday morning, parcel shower on Friday
afternoon al the home Of Miss Edna Iud-
kins' linen shower on Monday afternoon.
given by Miss Alma Watt and Miss Lulu
George al the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w.
Watt. and luncheon at the home Of Mrs
w. l.. Iudkins on Tuesday.