MARRIAGE: Horatio C. WOOD, Jr., to Alice L. LOVELL, 1899, Huntingdon County, PA

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WOOD - LOVELL.
Brilliant Wedding Which Took Place in Huntingdon.

Special to the Tribune.
  HUNTINGDON, Pa., December 19. - A brilliant wedding that marks the 
closing social function of the nineteenth century in this place, was 
performed at the palatial residence of Hon. And Mrs. K. Allen Lovell, 
Penn and Second streets, at 8 o'clock this evening.  The bride upon the 
occasion was Miss Alice Leas Lovell and Dr. Horatio C. Wood, jr., of 
Philadelphia, was the groom.
  The Lovell home had been elaborately decorated, every avenue leading 
to the main parlor showing a great wealth of flowers and potted plants, 
while in the parlor the display was magnificent.  A bank of gorgeous 
white chrysanthemums built upon a mantel, dotted every here and there 
with sufficient greens and cut flowers to render it a dazzling 
spectacle, proved to be one of the most attractive decorations.  In 
addition potted plants, huge palms, holly, smilax and other greens were 
to be seen in abundance.
  The wedding party entered the parlor to the strains of a wedding 
march from Lohengrin.  The bride leaned upon the arm of her father who 
gave her away.  Her attendants were Miss Mabel Milligan, of Auburn, 
N.Y., maid of honor, and Miss Mary W. Lovell and Miss Jessie B. Lovell, 
sisters, as bridesmaids.  Mr. James L. Wood, of Philadelphia, a brother 
of the groom, was the best man, and the ushers were Mrs. Andrew Jackson 
Sherwood, of Union City, Pa., and Mr. Fred. Curwen Leas, of 
Philadelphia.  The Rev. Dr. Charles A. Campbell, pastor of the 
Cohocksink Presbyterian church in Philadelphia, and brother-in-law of 
the bride, officiated, using a beautiful and impressive ring ceremony.
  The bride, who is recognized in this place as a most charming and 
vivacious young lady, was becomingly gowned in point lace over white 
satin, en train, and wearing a veil.  She carried bride roses - 
American Beauties - and lilies of the valley.  Miss Milligan, maid of 
honor, wore pink satin liberty over pink silk, with trimmings of silver 
and applique lace, and carried a bouquet of pink roses.  The Miss 
Lovell, bridesmaids, wore gowns of dainty white organdy over white 
silk, and each carried a bouquet of white roses.
  At the conclusion of the ceremony Dr. and Mrs. Wood were warmly 
congratulated by the nearly 200 guests present, when the latter 
repaired to the sumptuously laden dining table and partook of an 
elegantly prepared and choice collation served by Caterer Leadline, of 
Williamsport.
  Dr. and Mrs. Horatio C. Woods departed on Philadelphia express for 
New York city and other points east.  At the conclusion of the wedding 
journey they will permanently reside at 1925 Chestnut street, 
Philadelphia.

Morning Tribune, Wednesday, December 20, 1899