Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-27
WAS A NOTABLE WEDDING
Miss PauIina Henshaw Becomes
Bride Of Mr.. ]. W. Thatcher.
OCCURRED AT BRIDES HOME
Ceremony Performed by Rev. r. A. White 10
The Presence Of a Large Number Of
6uesls Other Weddings

Rocky Mead. the country home
of Mr.. and Mrs. W. Hamilton Hen
shaw. about six miles from this
city, was the scene of an interesting
event Wednesday. when their. daugh-
ter, Miss Pauline Henshaw, was mar.
ried TO Mr.. J. Walters Thatcher, Of
this county, The ceremony occurred
ats o'clock.p, m. and was performed by
Rev. II. A. White. pastor of the Pres
byterian church at Gerardstown. There
We're about l5seuests present at the
wedding.
The house was tastefully decorated
with evergreens and cut flowers. the
| PRINCIPAL decorations being in the par
lor. where the ceremony occurred
The large lawn in front Of the resi-
dence was also decorated. with Japa.
nese lanterns, which produced a very
pleasing effect.
Miss Leona Henshaw, sister of the
bride. was maid of honor. The brides
maids were Misses Fannie and Janet
Henshaw, sisters of the bride; Miss
Nancy Thatcher. sister of tho groom !;
Miss LilliesO Rear. of Clearbrook, and
Miss Gothic Valentine, of Hagerstown.
Mr.. Elmer Seibert. of this county,
was best man.
The bridal party entered the parlor
to the trains of a wedding march,
played by Miss Maud Diffenderfer. of
Winchester. The maid of honor and
best man entered first. and were fol-
lowed by the bridesmaids, who carried
wreaths, and were followed by the
bride aud groom, who entered to-
gether. The bride was attired In a
dress of white silk, trimmed with
Irish point lace, and carried white
roses. The maid of honor wore white
silk trimmed with lace, and carried
white roses. The bridesmaids were
attired in dresses of white mouselne
and carried wreaths.
After the ceremony wedding sup
per was served. at which there were
large number of guests. The bride
was the recipient of large number
of presents. After the reception. Mr..
aud Mrs. Thatcher were driven to this
city. where thew left on Baltimore q
Ohio train No. 0 for the west on their
bridal tour On their return they will
reside in the county. Both are we'll
known and popular residents Of the
county.
Among the guests from other places
we're the Misses Valentine, of Hagers-
town Mrs. O'Rear, son and daughter,
of Clearbrook; the Misses Offender.
fer, of Winchester, and Mr.. William
Harlan, of Philadelphia. A number
from this city attended.
SCHEU-YOUNG.
Miss Carrie Young, daughter of the
late Mrs. Peter YoanS. of this city.
and Mr.. Edward ID. Scheu, formerly
of this citv. were married in Balti-
more on Monday evening The cere-
monv was performed at the parsonage
of st. Peters church, corner of
Hollins and Poppleton streets. by Rev.
Father Boyd. The wedding was q
quiet affair, and was witnessed by
only tie immediate relatives OF the
bride and groom.
The bride was attired in gown of
white Paris mouseline. trimmed with
Honiton lace, and carried white sweet
peas. The groom wore the conven-
tional black. There were no attend
cuts.
After the ceremony reception was
rendered the couple at the home of
the groom's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis Scheu, 1853 West Moth avenue.
which was ATTENDED by many guests.
Mr. aud Mrs. Scheu were the recini-
ents of numerous handsome and costly
presents After the reception they
left on tour to Atlantic City and
Niagara Falls, from whence they will
leave for their future home in the
west. where the groom is employed
in the United States fish commissioni
| Mr.. and Mrs. Scheu are both resi-
dents of this city. and are well known
here. Miss Young resided ON North
College street. She is most estima-
BILE young lady, member Of St1
Joseph's Catholic church choir and
possesses contralto voice of except
ional quality. Their many friends
here will extend congratulations.
PITZER--JONES.
Miss Bessie n. Jones. daughter Of