Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-06-02
MiIIer-Reed NuptialS.

lie wedding Ol MI. NdullSS LlllSl
Miller and Miss Lillian Moore Reed,
which took place Wednesday afternoon
at 4 O'Clock at the First Presbyterian
Church, was one OF the prettiest church
nuptialS that has ever taken place in the
city. The edifce was decorated simply,
with ferns and palms embarked about
the chancel, forming pretty background
for the bridal party. The church was
largely filled with guests. Mr.. Charles
Hood stood at the door and received the
entrance cards. As the guests were being
seated Mrs. Alice Ridgeley at the organ
rendered programme OF enchanting mu-
sic, and promptly at 4 O'Clock the notes
OF the wedding march from Lohengrin
were sounded. The ushers, Messrs.
Lloyd T. MacGill, George Barnes, Jerry
Mitchell and DR.. c. w. Leps, led the
way, and were followed by the flower
girls, Misses Thelma Grace Reed. Pau
line Moore Reed, Madge Berry Reed and
Virginia Wilson Reed, all nieces of the
bride. They were alfred in dainty white
lingerie dresses and carried baskets Of
sweet peas.
The bride and groom entered together
and were met at the chancel by Rev. DR..
James H. Flanagan, of Grafton, who
pronounced the marriage ceremony, using
the ring service. DIR. Flanagan used the
old Presbyterian marriage service, the
same that he used forty-siX years ago
when he united in marriage the parent
OF the bride, Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin
Franklin Reed, in this city, in the month
OF May at the Presbyterian Church,
which at that time stood on Quincy street
The bride wore a beautiful gown Of
white embroidered linen over white mes
saline, with trimmings OF baby Irish lace.
She carried a shower bouquet OF brides
roses and wore large white picture hat,
with willow plumeS. Her only ornament
was diamond brooch.
Following the wedding the bridal party
returned to the home OF the brides pa
rents, where luncheon was served for
the immediate families and relatives. On
the COB train Mr.. and Mrs. Miller left for
a few days trip. The brides going away
gown was a coat suit OF Copenhagen blue,
with lingerie waist embroidered in blue,
and hat and gloves to match. A number
OF friends accompanied the bridal couple
to the station and gave them a happy
Sendoff.
Upon their return they will take up
their residence with the brides parents
at 800 Barney street. Mr.. and Mrs. Mil
Ter were the recipients Of many handsome
presents.
The BRIDE is the only daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. B. F. Reed and is young lady
OF very high esteem, with a charming
personality. She has resided here all OF
her life and has always been deServedly
popular among her many friends and as
sociates. Mr.. Miller located here several
wears ago and during his residence here
has held a responsible position with the
Free Press Printing Company. Both
bride and groom number numerous friends
all of whom extend to them best wishes
for future life Of much happiness.
Among the guest here from distance
for the wedding were Mrs. Julia M. Mil
Ter, of Shepherdstown, w. Va, mother
of the groom; Rev. J. L. Gould, of Alaska,
at present located at Buckhannon, an
uncle of the bride; Mr.. John Reed, OF
Wheeling, and w. T. Reed, of Mineral,
Harrison county, brothers Of the bride;
Mr.. Richard Thomas and daughter, Miss
Eva, of Wheeling; Mr.. Zed Kidwell. OF
Joliet, ILL.,, Mrs. A. L. Parrish, OF Man
nington; Mrs. West, Mrs. Conwel, OF
Clarksburg; Mrs. Lou Fox, of Farming
ton.-FdimOHt Times.