DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - NEWSPAPER - Washington Post, 21 Feb 1890
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The Washington Post, February 21, 1890
Pages 7, 5, 2

Marriage Licenses.
   Samuel H. Myers and Bettie L. Hildebrand, both of
Augusta county, Va.
   Harry B. Major and Victoria V. Coggins.
   G.H. Blackley and Kate Queen.
   Rollie Gooden and Sarah S. Brodes.
   W.H. Barnes and Edith M. Seufferle.


The Seufferle-Barnes Nuptials Witnessed by a Notable
Gathering.
   The Metropolitan Methodist Church was crowded to
the door last night with guests who had assembled to
witness the nuptials of Miss Edith Seufferle and Mr.
W.H. Barnes. Nine hundred invitations were issued and
most of them brought out the recipients in person. The
church was handsomely decorated … The six ushers who
performed their duty so satisfactory were Mr. Duvall,
Doctor Wirt, Mr. Ralph Johnson, Mr. Eberle, Mr.
Seufferle, and Doctor Darrell.
   There were no bridesmaids, and Miss Florence
Shillington made a very charming maid of honor. …
   It was just 7 o’clock when the strains of the
Lohengrin wedding march rang through the church, and
the ushers, followed by the maid of honor, led the way
up the aisle, where the groom with his best man,
Doctor Moore, awaited their approach.
   The bride was with her father, Mr. George J.
Seufferle, who gave her away. Being a tall, graceful
blonde, the bride looked unusually beautiful in her
handsome wedding robes. …
   At the conclusion of the brief ceremony the bridal
party returned to the residence of Mr. and Mrs.
Seufferle, at 511 E street, where a reception was held
from 7:30 to 9 o’clock. …
   A string band was stationed in the corridor, and an
elaborate supper was served in the pink-decorated
dining-room. …
   Mr. and Mrs. Barnes took a late train for New York,
where they will remain a fortnight. Upon their return
they will occupy a snug little house in Le Droit Park,
which has been elaborately fitted up. …


About Town.
(excerpt)
   Bridal couples continue to make the Arno their
headquarters, and four happy young Philadelphians were
among the arrivals at this house yesterday. They are
Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Kellogg, jr., and Gideon Marsh
and wife, and they propose to remain at the Capital
for several days yet. Not to be outdone in bridal
equipments, the Ebbitt was called upon to accommodate
three newly-mated couples from New York, in the
persons of Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Broderick, S. Abraham and
wife, and Mr. and Mrs. David Ottis. These five couples
came on the limited train from the North, which is now
known at the “Bridal Express.”


Two Applications for Divorce.
   Frances Meredith, colored, has petitioned for
absolute divorce from her husband, John Meredith. Both
are residents of this District, and have resided here
for many years. She charges bad treatment and
desertion.
   Mrs. Mollie Smith has failed to find married life a
success, and petitions for a divorce from her husband,
James L. Smith, and that she be given the custody of
their children. They were married in Baltimore on
April 5, 1878, but for more than two years past have
resided in this city. She charges cruel treatment and
non-support.