The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1904-12-24
More Brides And GrOOmS.
MURRAY-SHIPIEY.

A very quiet but beautiful wedding was
solemnized at "Westwood," the home Of Mr..
Ulysses H. Shipley, of Sandyville, Nd, on
Wednesday, the 2lst instant, at l:SO p. m.
The contracting parties were. Gertrude. the
youngest daughter of Mrs. Martha NJ, and the
late George W. Shipley, and Mr.. J. Edward
Murray, of Denning's, Carroll county, Md.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. VIM.
c. Harden. the pastor of the bride. Lohen
green's bridal march was rendered by Mrs. u.
II. Shipley The bride was handsomely at
tired in Il suit Of brown silk. The groom
wore the conventional black. After the cere
mony and congratulations were over all were
invited to partake of refreshments, which were
served in abundance. Quite Il number of very
handsome and useful presents were received.
Only the immediate families were present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Murray will reside at Den.
ning's, Md.
HoFF-STERNER.
One of the most beautiful and pleasing
nuptial events OF the season took place at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Slerner, near
Iineboro, Nd, Tuesday, December Goth, at
high noon, when their oldest daughter, Emma,
was married to Mr.. Samuel W. Hoff, DR., a
prominent young farmer of near New Wind
sor. Elder Uriah Bixler, uncle of the groom,
performed the ceremony in a very impressive
manner. Miss Lillian Sierner, sister of the
bride, was maid of honor. and Mr.. Edward
BlX!er, OF Westminster, cousin OF the groom.
acted as best man. The bride was hand.
somely attired in light brown silk. The
groom wore the conventional black, with
white tie. immediately after the ceremony
an elegant dinner was served to a number of
relatives and friends. The bride received
many handsome and useful presents Those
presen, were Levi Sterner and wife, S. w.
i0H l.. q, IL. e.
Cristy Geiman and wife. Wesley Lucabaugh
and wife, Edward Thurman and wife, Mrs.
John Lncabaugh. Mrs. Cassie Sterner, Mrs.
Lee Thurman, Samuel Sterner, Horatio
Sterner, Lillian Sterner Mamie Sterner, Let
tie Stremmel, Annie Geiman. Ida Geiman,
Bertha lIucabaugh, Mary Lucahaugh, Vergie
Thurman, Edward Bixler, John A. W. Luca-
baugh, Georgia +. Thurman and Paul Luca-
baugh.
Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Hoff, Jr.. left on the
5 o clock train for a trip to Baltimore and
Washington, ID. c.
wILLIAMs-wARE.
quiet wedding took place at the rectory
of St. Johns Episcopal Church, Warrington
Valley, Baltimore county, on Tuesday at noon,
the parties united being Mr.. John H. Viii
liams, of Oakland, and Miss Carrie E. Ware,
OF Soldiers Delight. Rev. r. Heber Murphy
Ware, brother Of the bride. acted as best man
and gave her away. Miss Emma O'Dell
played the wedding march. The newly n ar.
RED couple will spend some time visiting in
New Jersey.
TAYLOR-MINTER.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Minter,
OF w estmlnster, was the scene Of au interest
ing and pretty wedding Thursday afternoon,
December %, at o. clock, when their daugh.
ter Miss Flossie, became the bride of Mr..
Walter Taylor, of Carrollton. Md. The par
lors were beautifully decorated for the oc-
casion, the bridal couple standing under an
arch through the ceremony. Miss May Tay.
lor, sister of the groom, played the wedding
march, through the ceremony. Rev. D. G.
Miller, of Centenary Church, officiating. The
bride wore handsome gown of white silk and
lace. white kid slippers and carried white car
nations. Her attendant was Miss Golda Stone
slter, of this city. The groom was attended
by his brother, Mr.. Ross Taylor. Immedi
ateiy after the ceremony elegant refreshments
were served to the guests the presents were
numerous and handsome. The BRIDES going
away gown was brown brillianteen with hat
and gloves 10 match. Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor
left on the four O'Clock train for Washington
and other points of interest. The guests pres
ent were Mr.. Harry Minter, brother of the
bride; Walter Taylor and wife, parents of the
groom; H. R. Taylor and wife. Norris Taylor
and wife. Mrs. Oscar Taylor, Miss May and
Mauda Taylor, Mrs. Edward Freeman, Mrs.
and Miss Green, Mrs. Barnes, of Baltimore;
Mrs. and Miss Slonesifer, Mrs. Arthur Stone
sifer, Miss Bertha Zepp.
GRIMEs-RODRICK.
Miss Lula Rodrick, of Westminster, and
Mr.. George W. Grimes, Jr., son of Mr.. and
Mrs. George w. Grimes, of Taylorsville. were
married in Washington. D. c.. Thursday,
December %. by Rev. +. H. Lamar, pastor
of Wilson Memorial Church. The bride wore
going away gown of brown broad cloth, with
hat and gloves TO match, and mode tourist
coat They will reside at 20O9 Lapvale street,
Baltimore. Mr.. Grimes was Clerk under
Mr.. Joseph d. Brooks when he was Register
| of Wills.
| RUSHEY-KOI.LER.
Miss Lula Mae Roller, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. James J. Roller, of Eldersburg, Nd,
was married TO Mr.. John S. Bushey, of Port.
er's Station, Nd. on Tuesday evening al
Oakland Methodist Episcopal Church, Oak
land. Nd, by Rev. p. H. Miller, pastor oil
Grace Lutheran Church, of Westminster.
The ushers were Messrs j. Harry Roller.
brother ofthe bride; Harry l.. Bushey, brother
ofthe groom; William Nail, of Taneytown,
and Ernest Ridgely. of Eldersburg. The
bride was attired in gray crepe de chine and
carried Bride roses. After q short brida
tour South Mr.. and Mrs. Bushey will reside Al
Porter's Station