Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-07-24

Copied from the johnson City Comet
lJuIy III, 1908.
Il On Wednesday afternoon, at 4.80
O'Clock in the MetAodist Episcopal
church South the marriage ceremony
Eof Miss Nellie Wade and Mr.. Brown
+ Sperew was sslsmniged.
The softly lighted church was ef-
Ifectively decorated with ivy, ferns aud
sweet peas, and never presented more
attractive appearance to the friends
now gathered to witness the event.
Before tue ceremony Miss Lolita Hob
son Of Bristol very pleasingIy sang
YAH For You and 30 Perfect Love. =
A. Mrs. Ellis w. shuIer, Of Nashville,
= cousin Of the bride. and pianolst Of
the highest rank, played the opening
measures Of Mendelssohn's beautiful
march, the bridal party entered the
church and took their respective places
about the altar.
The bridesmaids, Misses Eva Lyle.
Ethel Smith and Rubie Hobson, ana
the maid Of honor Miss Ella purrow,
wsfe gowned in white rgured net over
tsfietta. They carried immense show
Ter boqnets of sweet peas.
The brides gown was Of white
Louisine silk beautifully trim med
with chifion fiilet and lace, and her
bequet was Of brides reses, maiden
hair fern and valley iiliics. She enter.
ed on the arm OF her father, who gave
her away, while the groom was ac-
companied by his brother, DR.. w. II.
Spsrew Of West Virginia.
The groomsmen were Messrs. L. o
Barksr, Jr., A. r. Walker and Julian
Campbell, while Messrs. John and lieu.
Wade, James Bcckner and Virgil
Slaughter acted as ushcrs.
The marriage ceremony was i'm
pressiveIy said by the Rev. s. b. vau-
ght, assisted by Rev. ]. Edmunas
crown.
Mr. and Mrs. Sperow left at 9 o'clock
for West Virginia where they will be
the guests Of Mr.. Sperow's relatives
for two weeks. The will also Walt
Washington and Niagara Falls before
returning 70 Johnson City.
The brides going away GAVIN WAS !
three piece suit 81 striped cloth, vita
trimming of pale green velvet
The bridal party and out of town
guests were informally entertained ai
the home Of the bride Tuesday eve
ming in a very delightful manner. The
decorations in green and white were
strikingly effective and the color
scheme was gracefully carried out in
The refre hments, Neapoiitan cream,
cake, sailed almonds and green and
white minis. The feature of the even
ing was the cutting OF the wedding
cake, Miss Jennie Cru .niey beng the
fortunate recipient Of the ring. Many
handsome and valuable presents were
received, thus attesting the esteem in
which The yousg couple are held by
their friends and relatives. The brides
gifts to her maids were dainty gold
wish-bone pins set with pearls and
rubies
Among the out Of town quests at
the Wedding were Or. w. II. Sperow,
North Fork, w. Va, Mrs.H.S. Hickok,
Roanoke, Va, Mrs. 4. ID. Cudworth,
Mass, Prof. and Mrs. Ellis Shuler,
Nashville, Tenn. Mrs. j. NJ. Hobson,
Mr.. and Ms. ID. I. Smith, Mr.. and
Mrs. n. W. Hobson, Misses Lolita
Hobson, Ethel Smith, Ella Burrow,
and Rubie Hobson, Of Bristol, Va,
Mr.. and Mrs. 5perow have the best
wishes OF d large circle Of friends for a
very long and happy life. Miss
Wade, the bride has long been favor
lite In Johnson City Mr.. Sperew, al
though resident OF the city, aas, since
his connection with the engineering
department Of the e. d o won the
esteem and regards Of numerous friends.
He holds the responsible position Of
Division Craftsman.