Marriage Notices - A
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Acuff-Cooper
William S. Acuff, Esq., Ambler borough solicitor and a member of Montgomery county bar, was married last Wednesday evening to Miss Katharine E.F. Cooper, the accomplished daughter of the late Dr. A.M. and Mrs. Cooper at the home of the bride's mother in Point Pleasant, Bucks county. Rev. D.N. Dittmar, of St. Paul's Reformed church, of Fort Washington, of which the groom is a member, performed the ceremony.
The parlor in which the wedding took place contained a number of growing plants and was appropriately decorated for the occasion, which was witnessed by a few of the immediate relatives. After partaking of a wedding breakfast the happy couple started on a honeymoon trip to New York, where they took passage on a steamer for the south and expect to visit St. Augustine, Fla., and the Bermuda Islands.
They were recipients of many useful and ornamental gifts. Among those present were Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper, mother of the bride; Dr. and Mrs. Wm. R. Cooper and son, Loyd, and daughter, Dorothy, of Point Pleasant; Dr. J. Howard Cooper, of Middlebush, N.J.; Mrs. D.W. Shelly, of Ambler; Mrs. Flanigan and Mr. Walter Acuff, of Philadelphia. On their return from the south Mr. and Mrs. Acuff will make their home at Ambler, where the groom has a handsome home on Lindenwold avenue.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 16, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Aiman-Sands
Oreland. Mr. George Aiman and Miss Alice Sands, both of this place, were quietly married on Wednesday evening. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dietterich, of Flourtown. Only the bride's family witnessed the ceremony. After the service the contracting parties left for Baltimore, where they will spend several days.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 28, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Airey-Henderson
Mr. Washington Airey, of Fort Washington, and Miss Anna E. Henderson, of Philadelphia, were married last Wednesday evening at the home of Rev. Wm. F.S. Nelson. The couple at once repaired to Mr. Airey's farm on Bethlehem pike near Ambler.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 5, 1898, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Albright-Becker
North Wales Affairs. Mr. Edward Albright was married to Miss Lillie Becker at the residence of the bride's parents, on Shearer street, on Saturday afternoon last, by Rev. J.D. Detrich, of St. Luke's Reformed church. A reception was held in the evening, and the newly wedded couple have gone to housekeeping at 131 Shearer street.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 26, 1897, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Ambler-Bennett
The wedding occurred Wednesday evening, Sept. 12, of Herman E. Ambler, son of Thomas E. Ambler, of West Conshohocken, and Miss Hannah M. Bennett, of Eighth avenue, Conshohocken. The ceremony was performed at 7 o'clock in the Conshohocken Baptist church by the pastor, Rev. H. Colclesser, and was witnessed by a large number of relatives and friends of the contracting parties. The bride, leaning on the arm of her father, passed up the aisle of the church while a wedding march was being rendered, preceded by the maid of honor and the ushers. The bride was met at the altar by the groom and best man. She was given away by her father. The bride was attired in white Paris muslin, trimmed with lace and ribbon, and carried a beautiful bouquet of roses. The maid of honor, Miss Lillian Bennett, a sister of the bride, was dressed in white organdie. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents, on Eighth avenue, which was attended by the immediate relatives and some friends. An elegant supper was served. The bride was the recipient of many gifts. The newly married couple left on a late train for a short wedding tour and after their return will reside in Philadelphia, where the groom is employed as clerk in a large grocery store.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 20, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Ambler-Hayes
Jenkintown. Mr. Wm. Ambler, of Hillside avenue, and Miss Ellen Hayes were married this Wednesday at 12 o'clock in the First M.E. church, Camden, after which a breakfast was served at the bride's home.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 21, 1899, p. 9. Submitted by Nancy.]
Ambler-Hayes
Fort Washington. Mr. Wm. Steele Ambler, manager of the Merion Worsted mills, of Conshohocken, was married this Wednesday at high noon to Miss Allie Baymore Hayes, of Camden, in Centenary M.E. church, Camden. The father of the groom died when the latter was three or four years of age and Mr. Isaac Conard, of this place, was appointed guardian.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 21, 1899, p. 12. Submitted by Nancy.]
Anderson-Stevenson
The Church of Our Saviour, at Jenkintown, was the scene of a pretty wedding at noon Wednesday, June 19, when Miss Elizabeth Heisler Roberts Stevenson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Stevenson, Jr., of Abington, became the bride of Mr. J. Beecher Anderson, of Ambler. The church was handsomely decorated with potted plants, flowers and stately palms. The bridal party walked up the aisle to the strains of Lohengrin to meet the bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, by whom she was given away. Schubert's serenade was played softly upon the organ while the ceremony was being performed by Rev. Robert Coles, rector of the church. After the ceremony the party walked down the aisle as the organ played Mendelssohn's wedding march. The bride was attired in a gown of heavy white satin, entirely covered with old family lace, her tulle veil was caught in her hair by a white rose,, and she carried an ivory prayer book. The only ornament worn was a diamond sunburst, a gift of the bridegroom. The bride was unattended. Mr. John J. Houghton, of Ambler, was best man. Mr. Arthur B. Anderson, brother of the bridegroom; M. John B. Stenvenson, 3d, a brother of the bride; Mr. Richard V. Mattison and Mr. Alain McCurdy acted as ushers. Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the handsome country residence of the bride's father at Abington. The guests were seated at small tables beneath a tent on the spacious green lawn. The tent was entirely surrounded by tall palms, which concealed those within. The spot selected was on an elevation which overlooks the valleys on each side. On one side, Mr. Stevenson's large park with its pretty lake, verdant lawn, and over two miles of winding driveways. On the other, wooded hills, and off in the distance Mt. Holly. Immediately following the reception Mr. and Mrs. Anderson left on an extended tour. The bride's going away gown was a neat tailor made of blue serge. She wore a white Panama hat trimmed with a sea gull's breast. Upon their return from the tour Mr. and Mrs. Anderson will reside at Ambler, and will be at home after August 15.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 27, 1901, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]
Angeny-McClure
Dr. Ferdinand G. Angeny, of Philadelphia, brother of our townsman, Joseph S. Angeny, Jr., well known in Ambler, and Miss Reba, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David McClure, of Philadelphia, were married Wednesday of last week. After Oct. 15 they will be at home, 903 Lehigh avenue, in which section of Philadelphia Dr. Angeny has a growing practice.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 5, 1899, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]
Ashenfelter-Shannon
At the same time and place, by the same [On the 13th inst., in Philadelphia, by the Rev. John W. Hassler, pastor of the Lutheran Church, Centre Square, Pa.] Mr. A.J. Ashenfelter, of Philadelphia, to Miss Lizzie H. Shannon, of Norristown.
[Source: Philadelphia Press, June 14, 1860, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Ashford-Musselman
North Wales. Wm. Ashford was married on Thursday last to Miss Mary Musselman, of Westport, Lehigh county. He arrived at his mother's home on Sunday with his bride. His friends gave him a royal reception on Monday evening.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 15, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Autenreid-Erb
Fort Washington. A notable wedding occurred in our town Tuesday evening, when Mr. Frank Autenreid, of Philadelphia, married Miss Annie Erb, daughter of Mr. Milton G. Erb, proprietor of the Fort Washington hotel. Mr. Autenreid was a former resident of near this place and is well known here. The bride and groom left on a late train for their own home in Philadelphia, which was furnished awaiting their arrival.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 19, 1899, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]