The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-21
SOCIETY NEWS NOTES. AND GOSSIP OF THE PAST WEEK Cd

relatives gathered to witness the mar
rage of Miss Ella Lillian Sherman 70
Lieut. Elliott tombstone Dent.
The wedding unites two families whose
names have long been prominent in pub
lie affairs; Lieutenant Dent being of
the older branch of the Dent family.
which has been closely associated with
the history Of Washington. He is, also,
Of the tombstone family of South Caro-
lima, a family Of recognized influence IN
that State.
Miss Sherman, daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs John Sherman, of Washington, Is
OF a family which from Colonial days
has been conspicuous in both the mill
tary and civil service of the country.
1t was with her grandfather I'm Ohio
that, during a part OF his boyhood,
Senator Sherman made his home, and
after whom he was named.
The bride was given in marriage by
her father, and attended by her sister,
Mrs. william Bolton Farnum. Of Roch-
ester, N. Y. Josiah Dent. brother of the
groom. acted as best man.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. G. c. F. Bratenahl. rector of the
parish. assisted by the Rev. J. G.
Ames, uncle Of the bride.
The BRIDES gown was o: Brussels net
and duchess lace over sort. white silk,
enveloped in a veil of tuIle, and the
roses The young matron OF honor
wore white chiffon, with picture hat,
and carried La France roses.
ents Of the bride, at the Highlands, the
young couple left for a short wedding
journey. soon after which they will
pass the remainder of the summe, on
the Maine coast returning In October to
make their home in Washington, where
Lieutenant Dent is at present stationed
on duty in the Engineer Corps.
Mr.. and Mrs George Washington
Sadtler have sent out cards announcing
the marriage of their daughter, Miss
Kathleen L. Cromwell Sadtler, 10 DR..
Houston Boyd Hiatt. of Clinton, n. c.,
Monday, July 8, at Washington, D. c.
DR.. and Mrs. Hiatt will be at home after
September l at Clinton, N. c.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Broas announce
the marriage Of their niece, Miss Ella
Goodsir, TO William b. Payne, at their
home, Wednesday. After September
Mr.. and Mrs. Payne will be at home at
the Susquehanna.
Mrs. Susan II. c. Wilkes. of Char
lottesville, Va, and Edwin J. Clapp, OF
ST. Paul, the famous Yale athlete. were
married last Monday in the Willard
Hotel by the Rev. II. L. Wright, of
Ryland Methodist Episcopal Church.
Shortly after the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. Clapp left Washington for New
York. and sailed from there on We'd
nesday for England. where they will
spend their honeymoon. returning TO this
country late in the autumn.
Mrs. Clapp has been living in Char
lottesvile with her father. Maj. w. Mel
son, U. S. A. retired. but is well known
In st. Paul, where she has spent much
time She is a handsome and vivacious
woman, and her marriage came as
great surprise to her many friends.
Mr.. Clapp is the son OF Newell II.
Clapp, of St Paul. and a relative OF
United States Senator Moses II. Clapp.
He has visited Washington, and IS well
known here.
Mr. and Mrs Clapp viii upon their
return IN the autumn make their home
n the West, IL is understood
Cards have been received in Wash
ington announcing the marriage in Chi
cago, June g. Of Miss Louisa Chatfeld.
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. AIonzo B.
Chatf1eld, 34oo Seventeenth street to
Francis Hobson Hubbard. Of Milwaukee.
Miss Alma Wright. of Washington, was
the brides only attendant, and the cere-
mony was marked with the utmost sim
plicity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hubbard will reside at
1107 Wells street Milwaukee. Wis
Senator and Mrs. Robert L. Taylor. OF
Nashville, Tenn, have announced the
engagement Of their daughter, Miss I.o-
retta Hunter Taylor. TO W. 3. Campbell
Pitcher, of Nashville. the wedding IN
take place some time in the latter part
of September.
Invitations have been received here
for the marriage Of Miss EIoise Rose