MARRIAGE: William R. RAMSEY to Margaret A. WILHELM, 1890, Blair County, PA

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RAMSEY - WILHELM.
The Wedding Which Took Place at St. Mary's Church Last Evening.

  One of the most largely attended weddings which has occurred in 
Altoona for some months took place in St. Mary's German Catholic church 
at half past 7 o'clock last evening.  Invitations had been issued to 
300 guests and the rain which fell steadily all evening did not deter 
the friends of the contracting parties from attending the impressive 
services.  The church had been handsomely decorated with flowers and 
tropical plants and presented a very beautiful appearance.  The 
exquisite music lent attraction to the event and the occasion was one 
which will linger for a long while in the memories of those present.  
Among the guests were people from Johnstown, Pittsburgh and other 
cities.
  The contracting parties were Mr. William R. Ramsey, of Johnstown, and 
Miss Margaret A. Wilhelm, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hoelle, of 
1409 Thirteenth street.  The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev. 
Father Holtapple assisted by Rev. Father Jordan.  The groom's 
attendants were his brothers - Messrs. Charles, George, Clayton and 
James Ramsey, while the bridesmaids were Miss June Rose, daughter of 
Mayor Rose, of Johnstown; Miss Hal Boyer and Miss J. Kane, of Tyrone, 
and Miss Tillie Vogt, of Altoona.  The bride was attired in a beautiful 
white crepe d'chine, trimmed with bolting cloth lace and carried a 
boquet of lilies of the valley.  Of the bridesmaids Miss Rose wore 
yellow silk, Miss Boyer steel silk, Miss Kane pale blue silk and Miss 
Vogt pink silk.  All carried boquets.  The users were Messrs. George F. 
Streit and Charles Baumgardner.
  When the ceremony was concluded the bridal party was driven to the 
home of the bride, where a reception was held from 10 until 12 o'clock.  
This reception was also largely attended.  The collation which was 
served the guests was a magnificent one.  Covers were laid for 100 
persons and the tables were arranged in excellent taste.  This work was 
done under the direction of Messrs. Charles Johnson and W. T. Bolyer, 
who were assisted by Washington Woods and David Williams.  On fast 
line, accompanied by innumerable good wishes from their many friends, 
Mr. and Mrs. Ramsey departed for New York, where they will remain 
several weeks.  The presents received by the bride were many in number 
and valuable.  Mr. Hoelle's gift was a handsomely appointed house in 
Johnstown.
  Mr. Ramsey is one of Johnstown's best citizens.  There, as well as in 
Altoona, he has many friends.  He is also prominent in politics, being 
the republican candidate for the office of treasurer in Cambria county.  
He has secured for a wife a most estimable young lady.

Morning Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Friday, October 24, 1890