The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-04
4 FIRST WARD.
tsimp,,sen. Moran Nup.lals.

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The marriage Of Mr.. J. W. Simpson.
lrsand Miss Ethel v. Moran, both OF
this city; occurred at the home Of the
brides father, on East Park avenue,
stS28 o'clock on Monday afternoon, in
the presence Of the immediate families
81 the two contracting parties. The
eerelnony was performed by, the
Sbride.s father, Rev. Il. Z. Moran, as.
sisted by her uncle, Dr. J. H. Fiana-
gan, lof Grafton. The hall anil pnrlor
were beautifully decorated in various
artistic designs with evergreen. plants
and flowers. When the hour for the
3nhptials had arrived and the guests
an assembled, asniall coterie of young
friends took their position on either
side OF I'M embanlsment OF palms and
FERNS erected 1t an angle Of the par
lor. To the open space loft between
their young friends and in front of
this green bower, the groom, dressed
in theSlsual conventional style, pro.
ceeded on the arm OF the brides faith.
eer, followed with the neatly attired
bride, conducted on the arm OF her
uncle, DR.. Flanagan, who presented
her tosthe groom The bride was at
tended also BY her beautiful little
cousin. handsomely decorated in
5wreaths Of evergreen and bearing on
3sheri arm an%approprlate garland of
sweet flowers, who stood in front be.
tween the officiating clersymen, thus
completing the circle ready for the
ceremony. The ring service was us.
ell In connection with the ceremony.
which, added to the scenic effect with
which 1t was surrounded, was pro-
nonnced by those present to be most
beautiful and impressive throughout.
After; the Congratulations of their
many friends and q delightful lunch
eon served. h the bridal partly left on
y the % o'clock trolley car for Clarlsburs
eand from there they will so on to
sParkersburg, where they will spend n
few days with the groom's parents.
Upon their return they will take up
their residence with the brides faith
\ err on East Park avenue. where they
will be at home to their many friends.
Mr., Simpson came here from Park.
ersburg few years ago. since which
he has held a clerical position with
the Fairmont Coal Company, and IS
Ssrecognize,i2 nc young man of sterling
character, good business qualities. and
y an amiable disposition. which have
won for min many friends in our city.
The bride during her few years res
5fdence with us, has been Identified
with the Nest Yirsinian, as n repre-
( Sentative from the First ward, and by
( her ability, personal character and at
stractive charms, has won for her many
adtiiring friends, both in the church
z and in society. Both bride and groom
iggtherefore, start out upon their matri-
monial life together with bright hopes
md prospects for the future. and ell.
eoaraged by the best wishes Of their
many; friends for their continued hap.
piness and largest prosperity.
Z The5hrid and groom have been the
recipients ofmany beautiful and use.
ftil presents from ndnlIring friends.
35l1sS The following announcements have
been issued and sent out relative to
4 the event above noted:
Rev. Ellsworth e. Moran
announces the marriage of his daugh.
I. 3 Z: q I. u ter
Ethel Virginia,
to-
J: William Simpson. Jr.,
on Monday, the second of December,
Ss nineteen hundred and seven.
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