The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-15
Watson.RIaekford

SARkERSBURG, June 1b.-The
carriage Of Miss Eleanor Blackford
Raymond, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
BENJAMIN Rathbone Blackford, to
James Edwin Watson, IT,, OF Fairmont,
son OF J.. e.. Watson, OF that city, was
solemnized In this city last night. The
event occurred at the Country club
and probably was the most brilliant
nuptial event which has transpired In
this city for many years. A large as.
semblage Of guests were present In
GLIDING many from out OF the city.
Rev. Scolley Moore. OF Trinity Epis.
copal church read the marriage ser.
vice and the music was In charge Of
Charles A. Bukey, violinist and cello.
LIST, assisted by the Lyric orchestra
from Marietta, o.
At nine o'clock. the hour set for
the ceremony. the strains of the wed.
ding chorus from Lohengrin were
sounded. the bridal party entering to
the music.
The flower girls, Mary Blackford
Camden, daugtcer OF MI. and Mrs.
Harry Cam. On. and Mary Ellen Bukey,
aaughte Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
buk.y came first. They were attired
"a stunning little dresses Of white tulle
with green jackets. They were follow
ed by the bridesmaids, Miss Clara
Louise Myers, OF Rochester. New
York; Miss Sue Kearsley Watson. OF
Fairmont; Miss Helen Butterfeld, OF
New York; Miss Eleanor Connant, OF
Providence, n. l.; Miss Elsie Sill Glib.
son, OF Clarksburg; Miss Clara Good
win Blackford, OF Dennison, Texas;
Miss Laura Nealc, Miss Rosalie Nor
rison, Miss Emma Shields, Miss Caro-.
line Neale, OF Parkersburg. They
were attired In creations OF white
organdie, over pink taffeta which were
made over hoop and bodice and cape
effects. They carried colonial bou.
quets or orchids and ferns.
The bridesmaids descended the
steps leading from the balcony and
after crossing In front of the altar
proceeded down the aisles TO the en-.
trance OF the ball room. The ushers
Allen Read, OF Patterson, \. j.; Mar.
win Pardee. Easton, Pa: ]. r. Buck
ingham, New York; Eastman Dan.
|, forth. New York; George DeBolt, tr.;
Harold Hutchinson, Prescott Savage,
William Hanlon and Frank Raymond
Of Fairmont, and Edward Hart, OF
,Clarksburg, advanced and led the way
to the altar, the bridesmaids follow.
ing.
Miss Catherine Campbell, maid Of
honor, OF this city, came next and was
attired in a beautiful costume OF pale
green silk, made entrain, the bodice
arranged bertha effect with low neck
and angel sleeves. Her flowers were
alshower of orchids. She was follow.
ed by the flower girls.
The bride came next. She was ac-
scompanied by her father. who gave her
in marriage. Miss Blackford was an
exquisite picture Of youth and beauty
4ff her wedding gown of bridal satin,
covered with tulle. The skirt was
fashioned with flounces. embellished
with pearl trimmings. The bodice
was made low In neck an angel sleeves
( and Ia long satin train fell gracefully
from the shoulders Her veil was ad.
justed to her beautifully arranged Golf.
fure by wreath OF pearls and her
flowers were q sower bouquet of or.
chids and lilies OF the valley The
groom's gift was circle of diamonds
set in platinum.
The groom. accompanied by his best
man, Kenna Clark, of Fairmont de.
scended from the balcony and met the
bride at the altar Immediately after
the ceremony, an informal reception
was held. The bride and groom. Miss
Catherine Campbell, kenna Clark. Mr..
and Mrs. Benjamin Blackford, and Mrs
Benjamin Hlackford, and Mrs. J. E.
Watson, ST., OF Fairmont, receiving the
guests. Mrs. Blackford was attired
in handsome gown Of corn colored
taffeta and tulle made entrain and
wore gold slippers. Mrs. Watson wore
beautiful gown Of white chiffon over
satin with pearl trimmings. Dancing
was INDUCED In until eleven when the
brides supper was served In the din.
ing room Of the club.
The brides table was lovely with a
heart.shaped wedding cake as cen.
ter piece and radiating to the various
covers where streamers Of satin,
(which when drawn, proved charming
favors for the guests. Towers were
also used profusely and the place
cards were handpainted
Mr.. and Mrs. Watson departed on
almid.night train for New York, where
z their honeymoon will be spent. The
brides going away gown was hand
some tailored suit Of dark blue silk.
with blue hat trimmed with grey
wings. Mrs. J. Edwin Watson. IT,. is
the only daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Blackboard and is member Of one Of
the Oldest socially prominent families
ofithis city. A great array Of valuable
gifts were showered on the party.
The groom Is the eldest son Of Mr..
and Mrs. James Edwin Watson, OF
Fairmont. His father is prominently
identified with the coal industry Of