Washington County 'Little Washington' Pennsylvania
 Genealogy and Family History

The house presented a gala appearance, flowers abounding everywhere, in parlor, dining room and halls. Seven o'clock was the hour appointed for the ceremony, and at that hour to the strains of the bridal chorus from Lohengrin the wedding party slowly descended the stairs. First came the attendants, Miss Mary GLADDEN, cousin to the bride, and Mr. Samuel RUTHERFORD. Miss GLADDEN wore a handsome dress of gray cloth and gray satin. Following these came the bride and groom. Miss GIFFIN looked lovely in a rich, heavy silk of palest rose color, trimmed in beautiful lace. They were met on entering the parlor by Dr. CATHCART, of Cincinnati, who performed the brief but impressive ceremony which united them for life. then came the congratulations and good wishes of the assembled friends, after which the guests sought the dining room, where a most tempting and excellent suppet [sic] was served.

Miss GIFFIN has made her home with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. GLADDEN, since her mother's death some years ago. She is a young lady whom McDonald society will be sorry to lose, as her warm-hearted generous nature and sweet, winning manner made her a universal favorite. Dr. RUTHERFORD, who is a native of West Virginia, has been located at Ridgeway for about a year, where he has very many warm friends. Mr. and Mrs. RUTHERFORD left on the following day for his Virginia home, where they will remain for a short time, the Doctor's professional duties limiting his absence.

Following is a list of presents received:
Mr. and Mrs. MORGAN, ebony clock; A. J. MOORE and family, clock; Miss SPHAR and Miss EAKIN, onyx banquet lamp; Wm. GIFFIN, pair vases; Mr. and Mrs. J. F. GIFFIN, etching; Mrs. JACKSON and daughter, water color picture; Glen and Edna GIFFIN, pretty etching; Miss BOYCE, picture frames; Rev. and Mrs. CATHCART and daughter, banquet lamp; Mr. and Mrs. J. Riddile WEAVER, pickle castor set in silver; Mr. J. L. CRANE, silver spoon holder; silver jewel case, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. GLADDEN; silver butter dish, Mr. J. G. RUTHERFORD; silver cake basket, Nannie FERGUSON; silver castor, Wm. BOYCE, Sr., and wife; silver molasses pitcher, Everett FERGUSON; silver berry spoon, Miss Maud MORGAN; silver tea set, Minas and Jas. H. GIFFIN; silver cup and plate, Thos. G. WARREN; silver fruit dish, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. GLADDEN; set silver tablespoons, J. B. GIFFIN and sisters; silver butter knife, Mr. Maurice D. ENGLE; solid silver almond spoon, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. BRISBINE; solid silver gold bowl sugar spoon, Dr. LaROSS; set solid silver tea spoons, Lida COLLINS [??]; pickle castor set __ ................[remaining article is missing].

[ J. Frank RUTHERFORD to Sadie C. Giffin, 14 Jun 1893 ] rutherford_giffin_06-24-1893 (DG)

MARRIAGES

RUTHERFORD - GIFFIN -- On the 14th inst., at the residence of the bride's uncle, Mr. J. R. GLADDEN, in Cecil, by Rev. Dr. CATHCART, Dr Frank RUTHERFORD, of Ridgeway, and Miss Sadie GIFFIN. 

Over one hundred guests were present at this wedding. A great supper was set up, Mr. John SCOTT and wife, of Canonsburg, being the caterers on this occasion. Bride and groom on Thursday left for Virginia to visit the groom's relatives. They will make their home at Ridgeway, where Dr. RUTHERFORD is established in a good practice. Dr. CATHEART came from Cincinnati at the special request of the friends to perform the ceremony. 

rutherford_giffin_6-17-1893_outlook  (CT-L)

[ RUTHERFORD - GIFFIN ]

At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John M. GIFFIN of Canonsburg on Tuesday evening last occurred the wedding of their daughter, Maggie [GIFFIN] to Samuel RUTHERFORD of Petroleum, W. Va. Rev. W. B. SMILEY was the officiating minister. The bride is well known in McDonald where she has been a frequent visitor. 

[ Samuel RUTHERFORD to Maggie Giffin, no date, in 6-9-1905 paper ]
rutherford_giffin_06-09-1905_record  (CT-L) 

W. H. RUTHERFORD to Minnie I. Wallace, no date, in 6-18-1898 paper

RUTTENBERG - COHEN

Miss Frances COHEN, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel COHEN of Washington, and Mr. Henry RUTTENBERG, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry RUTTENBERG of East Lincoln avenue, McDonald, were united in marriage Saturday night, November 30, 1940, in the home of the bride's parents by Rabbi Jacob GOLDFARB of Beth Israel synagogue. Members of the immediate families witnessed the ceremony. 

Following a short wedding trip, the young couple will reside in Carnegie. 

[ Henry RUTTENBERG to Frances Cohen, 30 Nov 1940 ] ruttenberg_coohen_12-06-1940_ro  (SF)