Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1914-10-22

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| The home of Mr.. and Ms. w. d.
Kessler on South Perry Street was b.
scene of brilliant wedding on Wednss-
day evening when their sister. Miss Nil
4 red KessleF. of P snsacola. Fla. became
the bride of Mr.. william Henry Wagner
OF Michigan.
The handsome home was further
adorned for the occasion with an artistic
placing OF ferns and cut flowers. In the
parlor where thecersmonY was performed
bridal tones of white and green prevailed
and an alter was formed Of feathery
palms and vases of white chYrsanthe-
NUNS. The chandelier was eutwined
with smilax and fluffy bows Of white tuile
and the mantel was banked with white
flowers.
To the strains of Lohengren' S wedding
march rendered on the organ by Prof..
T. c. Galloway. the bridal party entered
led by four little boys. Master William
Berret Kessler. Master John Wiuder
Kessler and Master Frank Lee Bushonx
nephews of the bride and Master Bon
neau Murray. They wore white suits.
with yellow ties and carried broad satin
ribbons with which they formed an aisle.
Miss Rosalie Lindsay. the maid of
honor entered next. She wore an ex-
quisite costume of white crepe de chine
and lace. with basque girdle ofyellow
satin and carried a shower bouquet Of
yellow roses and ferns.
Mrs. Frank Lee Bushong of Charles
Town. w. Va. sister of the bride, and
her matron of honor. was handsomely
gowned in white net over white satin.
She also wore deep girdle of yellow
satin and carried bouquet of yellow
roses.
The small ring bearer, Master Joseph
Kessler, wearing suit of white carried
the ring in the heart of yellow chrYs-
anthemum. Just proceeding the bride |
was little Miss Lottie Pitt Eitzen Of Pen |
sacola. the dainty flower girl. She vote |
a frock Of canary yellow chiffon over
silk and carried basket of yellow rose
petals which she scattered in the path |
way of the bride.
The bride entered with her brother
Mr.. w. D. G. Kessler by whom she was
given in marriage. She was girlish and |
charming in her wedding gown of white
satin crepe meteor, trimmed with real
lace and pearls. Her veil of illusion |
which fell to the end of her loAg train
was arranged cap effect and caught with
orange blossoms. She carried ashowerl
bouquet of brides roses and lilies of the
valley.
Mr., Wagner was attended by Mr.. Cad /
Jones, of Pensacola. AS best man, and
the ceremony was performed by Rev..
Eugene Pendleton, pastor of the First
Baptist Church of Pensacola, Florida.
After the ceremony. a reception was
held and punches and ices were served.
The living room was prettily decorated
with yellow chrysanthemums and ferns
The punch table was spread with lace
over yellow satin and hal for a centra
decoration. a basket Of yellow rosebuds |
and ferns. Mrs. w. ]. Hannah, Mrs.
Owen .. Nelso J, Mrs. v. B. Murray
and Mrs. R. S. Hill presided here. The
brides book was in charge of Mrs, 70
Hawkins.
Mrs.. v. Kessler, mother of the bride |
wore gown Of black lace over black
satin. Mrs. w. D. c. Kessler wore a
handsome gown of white lace with
touches of pink.
Later IN the evening. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wagner left FOR Detroit. Mich, where
they will spend a few days before going
to Alpena, Mich, tc make their home.
The brides home is in Pensacola, bur
she has many friends in Montgomery
where She has often visited. She is
charming girl and in addition, possesses
beautiful soprano voice. She was a
member of the choir Of the First Baptist
Church IN Pensacola.
Mr., Wagner made his home in Pensa-
cola for several years and has many
friends there. He is prominent bust
ness man in Alpena. Michigan. where
he has host Of warm friends who will
extend to his bride most cordial well
come.