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Mr. W. C. Wright, business manager of the Tribune, received a letter from Mr. H. W. Hafer, of this city, but who is in Galveston for a few days, in which Mr. Hafer states that he was united in marriage to Miss Alta Ruby, of that city on the 23rd ultimo.
The
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Palacios Beacon.—On Saturday, June 28, at 12 o'clock, Mrs. Kitty Magee was united in marriage to Dr. R. T. Hanks. Saturday was chosen, following the example of our president's daughter, so the bride explained. A few neighbors and friends were granted the privilege of witnessing the ceremony, also the bride's sister-in-law and a niece who were here visiting at the time, which was performed by Rev. Echols. The bride looked very charming in her smart traveling suit and the groom looked equally as elegant. Immediately after the ceremony and extending congratulations and best wishes, the wedding party went out of the Old Minister's Home where they enjoyed a sumptuous repast. Dr. and Mrs. Hanks then went to Bay City where Dr. Hanks preached at the morning service of the Fifth Sunday meeting. The happy couple will be gone for a week or ten days, after which they will be at home at the bride's residence on the Bay Front. These are two of Palacios' most popular and estimable citizens and the Beacon takes great pleasure in wishing for them, with their legion of friends, a long and happy married life.
The Matagorda County
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July 11, 1919 |
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This morning, at Buckeye, Mr. W. R. Hawkins and Miss Beulah Curtis were united in the sacred bonds of matrimony at the home of the bride’s father. The happy couple left immediately on their honeymoon trip to Wharton, Victoria and other towns. They will return to Bay City in about two weeks and will make their home here. Mr. Hawkins is well and favorable known here, having lived here all his life, while Mr. Hawkins has been living in Buckeye but a few months. Her home has been in Dallas where she has been attending college. Rev. W. O. Stephens performed the ceremony.
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March 9, 1923 |
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Mr. Robert B. Hill and Miss Eilene Golightly were quietly married Sunday afternoon at the home of the bride's parents, Rev. and Mrs. Baxter Golightly, only the families of the contracting parties and a few very intimate friends being present to witness the ceremony. The bride has been a resident of Palacios about sixteen months, the latter part of which time she was on the Beacon force as compositor. The groom has made this his home since his discharge from the army, joining his parents here several months ago, and is now employed by W. T. Blair.
The happy young couple
have a host of friends who wish them every happiness in their married
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MARRIED. At the Chambers
House, in this place on the 1st inst., by D. MacFarlane, Esq. Elijah
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Mr. Gordon Houseworth, of Wharton but who has been connected with the Gray Barber Shop in this city for some weeks past, and Miss Bonnie Fay Dodd of Bay City, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Dodd of that place, were married at the bride's home last week, Rev. W. M. Joslin of the Baptist Church, officiating. The bride, with her family, formerly lived in Eagle Lake, the family having moved from here to Bay City in 1920. Mr. and Mrs. Houseworth are making their home at the Callison Hotel, which has recently been taken over by Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Retherford, she being a sister of the bride. The Headlight extends its congratulations to the young couple and wishes them a long, happy and prosperous married life.—Eagle Lake Headlight.
The
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July 13, 1923 |
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One of the prettiest weddings to ever have been solemnized in this section took place at Iago yesterday morning at 10:30 o’clock, at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Marcus B. Taylor, the contracting parties being Mr. George Huebner, a very prominent young planter of this city, and Miss Leta Belle Taylor, the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Mrs. Marcus B. Taylor, and of one of the foremost families in this section of the State. The ceremony was performed by Rev. T. C. Johnston, a Presbyterian divine of Houston. The home was beautifully decorated for the occasion and about one hundred guests assembled from many parts of this and Wharton Counties. The matrons were Mrs. George Mick of Iago and Mrs. Arnold of New Orleans, the attendants being Mr. Dudley Huebner of this city and Miss Marguerite Taylor, sister of the bride. Miss Pauline Huebner, in a beautifully impressive manner, sang, “Oh, Promise Me,” accompanied by Miss Marguerite Taylor. Immediately after the ceremony the wedding party left via automobile for Houston, from which point they will visit several other places of interest, prior to returning to Bay City where they will make their home. Mr. Huebner has made this city and immediate vicinity his home for practically a life-time, is of one of the county’s best families, is very popular himself and has a large circle of friends. The bride is of one of the oldest and most prominent families in this country and is also very popular. The friends of both extend the heartiest congratulations. Among those in attendance were the following, from Bay City: Mrs. Franz Huebner and daughters, Misses Pauline and Marguerite, and son, John; Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Eidman, Mrs. A. Richers, Miss Richers and Freddie Richers, Mr. A. Huebner, Mrs. R. A. Kleska, Mrs. L. W. Brown and two children, Miss Grace Williams, Dudley Huebner and Bernard Hurst.
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(The Denver Post) Tall baskets of gladiolas and white clematis will decorate St. Barnabas Church tomorrow evening for the marriage of Miss Emilie Elizabeth Hall and Vernon K. Hurd, which will take place at 8 o'clock. The Rev. Charles H. Marshall will read the service in the presence of about 300 guests, and following the ceremony a supper will be served to the members of the wedding party in the home of the bride's mother Mrs. F. Dixon Hall. The bride is to be given in marriage by her brother, Ralph Hall, and he and the other men in the party will wear military uniforms. Edward Wise will be best man and Glen McColm and Eugene Mechling ushers. The bride's attendants will be Miss Gladys Falconer of Pueblo, maid of honor, and Miss Frances Smith and Miss Margaret Knox, bridesmaids. Their gowns are made alike, being girlish affairs of taffeta in the pastel shades. They will wear Georgette hats of a shade to match their frocks and carry pink roses. The bride will be a pretty picture in her robe of heavy white satin. The draped skirt falls in long simple lines and is elaborately embroidered with seed pearls. The pearl embroideries also outline the flowing sleeves and the square neck. Her veil of tulle which was also worn by her mother, will be caught with orange blossoms and extend to the hem of her court train. A shower bouquet of palest blush roses will lend an attractive touch of color to the costume. Miss Hall is one of the most interesting girls of the younger social set, where she is very popular. She attended the University of Colorado and is a member of the Chi Omega sorority. Hurd is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Burton D. Hurd of Hot Springs, Ark. He attended the University of Minnesota and served overseas as a lieutenant in the Field Artillery. He is a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity and is now engaged in business in Hot Springs.
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September 26, 1919 |
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The society wedding of the year took place at the first Methodist Church here this morning when Miss Bertha Wallace became Mrs. Hurley. This event has been looked forward to as a grand climax to the many nice social affairs in honor of one of the dearest, sweetest girls any city ever claimed, Bertha Wallace. To attest the bride’s popularity, the church, handsome in itself, had been transformed into a regular “palm garden” so many and beautiful were the palms used. They were plucked from their native soil and brought to Bay City for this particular affair and the transformation was almost magic. Other than the entire choir place being in palms it made a beautiful background for the floral decorations of pink and white roses that were used every where that they could be placed. The arches over the aisles were in pink and white chrusanthemums, and asparagus ferns—one arch suspending “W”, the next “H.” A musical program including a duet by Mr. Wilson and Mrs. Davis, “Love Dreams,” and a solo, “I Love You Only,” by Mrs. Davis with Mrs. Hawkins as accompanist was immediately followed by Wegner’s wedding march played by Mrs. G. A. Moore. The ushers, Mr. Woolsey, Mr. Cookenboo, Mr. Hardy and Mr. Williamson, opened up the large doors and marched up the aisles followed by the bride’s dearest chums and attendants–the “Owls”–two in number–all beautifully dressed in white, carrying arm boquets of pink carnations and ferns. They were followed by the maid of honor, Miss Grace Keller in pink, then came Mrs. Ziegenhals as matron of honor in lovely lavender satin and bride roses. The dainty little ladies in pink came to scatter roses in the path of the bride who followed on the arm of her brother, Mr. Bruce Wallace. They were met at the altar by the groom, Mr. Hurley, accompanied by his best man, Mr. Charley Jones of Houston. Rev. A. A. Kidd read the sacred words that made Mr. Hurley and Miss Wallace man and wife, and a more beautiful picture could not be drawn than that found by the pretty girls, handsome men, dainty flower girls and the happy radiant face of Bertha as a bride with the beautiful back ground they had. Immediately the recessional began and the party left the altar only to be met in the doorway by a host of friends, all anxious to do honor to one so dear to them all. After much congratulation the party met at the home of the bride to await the time for the train. The bride was robed in a magnificent robe of silk marquisette with duchesse lace over white satin foulard, with a large bridal hat with plumes and carried a boquet of bride roses. This was changed to her going away gown of brown silk, Gainesbro hat, with parasol and gloves to match. A prettier bride there never was. At the train was a “multitude” of well wishers to see them off and shower they paid with love and rice. In throwing her boquet to the maids, each trying her best to reach the coveted treasure, it fell to Miss Lizzie Hawkins as the lucky party. In the cozy Wallace home was displayed the wedding gifts and if they can speak the love and appreciation of the bride, then truly “her friends are a legion.” Mr. and Mrs. Hurley go to Houston for a short stay, then to Lufkin where Mr. Hurley will present his bride to his family. Then after a little visit with them, Mr. and Mrs. Hurley will be at home to their friends at Silsbee. If the wedding can be taken as omen of events to follow, surely all things good will come into the lives of these two people, for everything has been only for their good on this, their marriage morn, and that the days that follow may be filled with only the very best things of this life is the cordial wish and hope of the entire city.
Some of the out of town
guests were Mr. Charley Jones, Houston; Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Hardy, El
Campo; Mr. B. F. Hardy, Jr., El Campo; Mr. and Mrs. B. Wallace, El
Campo; Miss Maud Hardy Wallace, El Campo; Mr. and Mrs. Matthews, Caney;
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Mr. Byron Jarrell, of Belton, and Miss Elsie Remsen of New York were married Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Reynolds. Rev. G. T. Storey, of the Presbyterian Church, officiating. Mr. Jarrell is in the employ of the Gulf Sulphur Co. and has only recently returned from overseas duty. He is the nephew of Mr. Reynolds. The bride is also in the employ of the same company and is a young lady of many charming traits of character. Immediately after the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds entertained the bridal party with a delightful luncheon. Mr. and Mrs. Jarrell returned to Gulf Saturday night and will reside there.
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October 3, 1919 |
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Miss Alvena Jecklin, daughter of Mrs. Paul Jecklin, and Leoniel C. Jeffus, formerly of San Diego, Camp Kearney, California, were united in marriage, Saturday, December 7, at 3:30 p. m. in the home of the bride's mother. The bride is a well known young lady to the entire county, having come to the same in 1911. For several years she resided in Blessing and later in Palacios, while she has been living in Bay City for the past two years. The groom is well known in Texas as well as California, having been born and raised in Houston County, but when the call came to help his country, he immediately responded, and was sent to Washington to train. He was left there, however, for only two months, when he was sent to Camp Kearney, California, where he trained until given an honorable discharge.
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Married at Collegeport on Wednesday night of last week, by Rev. John Sloan of this city, Miss Grace Theodore Smith and Mr. Edgar G. Jones of Amarillo. Miss Smith was one of the most charming young women of Collegeport, the Grace chapel of the Episcopal Church being named in honor of her many good deeds and as a tribute to her lovable character. The chapel was beautifully decorated for the occasion, and the ceremony witnessed by many friends.
The
Matagorda County News and Midcoast
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September 5, 1914 |
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MARRIED. At “Retreat”,
the residence of O. M. Winston, King William County, VA., on the 31st
ult., Mr. John H. Jones, Jr. of Matagorda, Texas, and Miss M. R. Nelson
of the former place.
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We find the following account of the marriage of Mr. James P. Keller and Miss Jeanette Belle Hinshaw of Bay City in the Sedalia, Mo., Democrat of the 20th inst.: J. P. Keller, cashier of the Bay City Bank and Trust Co. of Bay City, Tex., and Miss Jeanette Belle Hinshaw, eldest daughter of N. M. Hinshaw, an M. K. & T. conductor, who for the past year has been employed at Bay City, were united in wedlock at the home of the bride’s parents, 1009 S. Massachusetts avenue, at 10:30 o’clock this morning. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. D. Prigmore, pastor of the Central Presbyterian church, in the presence of only immediate relatives. A sumptuous wedding dinner was served afterwards. Mr. and Mrs. Keller left at noon for Chicago, Buffalo and New York City to spend their honey moon, after which they will go to Bay City to reside.
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July 29, 1910 |
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A quiet wedding was solemnized Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock when Miss Katherine Linn became the bride of Sergeant Oscar E. Kennedy of Camp Travis. The ceremony which was performed at the Baptist Church was witnessed only by the family and a few intimate friends. Reverend Campbell reading the marriage service. The wedding march was played by Mrs. Adelaide Gebhardt MacDonald. The bride is the charming daughter of Judge Linn of Bay City, and a niece of Mrs. Philip J. McMahon of this city with whom she has been making her home during the scholastic year. She has been a member of the faculty of the Central School for several years and will continue to hold her present position until the conclusion of the school term. The groom is a well-known young man of this city, who was holding a responsible position here until he entered the training camp at Camp Travis, where he ranks as sergeant. Sergeant Kennedy was able to obtain a short leave, and will soon leave for Camp Travis, while Mrs. Kennedy will remain with her aunt.—Laredo Record. Miss Katherine was reared in Bay City and has many friends here. She is a graduate of the Bay City High School, is a young lady of many attainments, of a sweet disposition and is very popular with her friends and acquaintances, whom The Tribune joins in the heartiest of best wishes and solicitude for her future happiness and success in life. The Matagorda County Tribune, March 1, 1918
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WEDDING BELLS KLEIN-KILBRIDE—On Monday evening, July 3d, 1899, at the residence of the bride's uncle J. S. Gillett, in Bay City, Texas, Miss Mamie L. Kilbride was united in marriage to Mr. Max G. Klein; County Judge T. J. Hamilton officiating.
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Mr. Levi Kridner and Miss
Bessie Deek of this city were united in marriage last evening at 8:30
o’clock in the presence of several guests and friends at the Baptist
parsonage, the Rev. H. C. Morrison officiating.
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Married at Collegeport, at 7 o'clock on last Tuesday morning Miss Nellie Weidemyer and Mr. George Lake, Rev. John Sloan performing the marriage service according to the rites of the Episcopal church. Grace Chapel was beautifully decorated for the occasion and a goodly number of friends of the contracting parties were there to witness the nuptials and speed the happy couple on their voyage o'er Life's seas. Miss Weidermyer is one of the popular young ladies of Collegeport, and the groom was formerly resident there but is now a promising young business man of Beaumont. The newly wedded couple left immediately for a bridal tour to Virginia where they will visit relatives of Mr. Lake before returning to Beaumont. Mrs. Weidermyer, mother of the bride, accompanied the bridal party as far as Bay City, on her way to visit friends at her former home in Missouri.
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September 12, 1914 |
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MARRIED, at Indianola,
on the 22d instant, by Rev. C. H. Albert, Rector of Christ Church
Matagorda, Lieut.-Sergeon Elisha P. Langworthy, U.S.A., to Miss Mary
Josephine Milby, of the former place.
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Matagorda, Texas, December 28.—A wedding around which a great deal of interest centered was that of Miss Nell Murdock to Mr. Sam Lawson, which occurred on Tuesday, December 25, at 12:30, at the home of the bride. Only the immediate members of the families and a few intimate friends witnessed the ceremony which was performed by Rev. L. E. Selfridge of Bay City. At the appointed hour Miss Marie Zipprian sang De Hardelot’s “Because” in her beautiful voice to the accompaniment of Mrs. Jas. Nye Ryman. Then to the strains of the wedding march from “Lohengrin,” little Virginia Ryman entered scattering petals of yellow chrysanthemums from a basket trimmed with big yellow bows of tulle, the same color being the motif of her costume. Next entered Miss Vera Burke, the bridesmaid, in a handsome blue coat suit, with a picture hat bearing a shower bouquet of fern and yellow flowers. Accompanying her was Mr. Arthur Culver, the best man. Next came the bride, lovely in her beautiful suit of blue cloth with tiger fur trimmings, black hat with gold and bearing a shower bouquet with yellow predominating, then the groom in conventional black. After the ceremony, the company was served with chocolate and cake. The bride and groom then departed for Houston, where they will spend a few days. Miss Murdock is counted one of the very prettiest brides Matagorda has ever given and is loved for her sweetness and earnestness of character by everybody in her acquaintance. While the family has resided here but a few years, they have endeared themselves to the community in many ways. Mr. Lawson is a thriving young cattleman, respected by all and a member of one of the oldest and best families in this part of the State. They are attended by the best wishes of the entire community.
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January 7, 1916 |
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Charming simplicity marked the solemnization of the marriage of Miss Meta Hawkins and Jas. C. Lewis, the ceremony being performed by Rev. John Sloan yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock at St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Loving hands had converted the organ loft and chancel into a veritable bower of roses and ferns, making a fitting environment for the beautiful and impressive service. The bride and groom, unattended, entered from the vestry as the strains of Lohengrin's wedding march pealed forth, with Miss Marguerite Hamilton at the organ. The lovely bride was attired in a becoming tailored suit of brown cloth, black hat, shoes, gloves and accessories in harmony. Her only ornament was a beautiful pearl broach, the gift of her aunt, Mrs. Brodie of North Carolina. The brooch was a gift to Mrs. Brodie from her father, Col. J. B. Hawkins, at her own wedding. The radiantly happy couple was accompanied to the train by a large crowd of well-wishers who liberally be-sprinkled them with rice as the train left the station. They left over the Frisco for New Orleans and will be at home in Bay City after November 1. The bride tossed her bouquet of white roses, carnations-ferns just as they were leaving, and it was caught by Miss Janie Hawkins. This wedding unites two of Matagorda County's oldest and best families. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hawkins Sr. and is loved by all who know her for her many graces of heart and mind. She is an interested and active worker in everything that stands for the good of the community. The groom is a young man of sterling worth and occupies the responsible position of cashier of the First National Bank. Many handsome presents were received, attesting the popularity of both and a bright and happy future is the wish of their friends who are legion.
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A very pretty home wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Spence, in Buckeye, at 10 o’clock Wednesday morning, December 2nd. when their oldest daughter, Agnes Elizabeth, was united in marriage to Lester Emerson Liggett, of Collegeport, by Rev. L. E. Selfridge of Bay City. Just a few minutes before the wedding march was played Miss Leone Yerxa sang “At Dawning,” after which she played Lohengrin’s wedding march. At the strains of the wedding march Rev. Selfridge entered the living room, followed by the groom, the best man and groomsman. Then came the maid of honor, Miss Ethel Spence, followed by the bridesmaid, Miss Anna Spence, after whom came the bride, gowned in white embroidered chiffon, over white charmeuse, leaning on the arm of her father. The beautiful double ring service was used, the bride’s father giving her away. The bride’s bouquet consisted of brides’ roses and lilies of the valley. The bouquets of the maid of honor and bridesmaid were pink and white carnations. The house was decorated in white chrysanthemums, white roses, and ferns, green and white being the color scheme. The living room contained a large arch covered with roses, in the middle of which was a large pale green wedding bell. After the ceremony was over and congratulations were tendered the newly wedded couple, the guests entered the dining room where a very sumptuous four-course breakfast was served. Immediately after breakfast the bride and groom left for San Antonio, amid a heavy shower of rice and old shoes. Only a few of the friends of the family and contracting parties were guests at the ceremony and consisted of the following persons: I. M. Glasser and daughters, Misses Mariam and Ruth, Mrs. E. A. Holsworth, Miss Margaret and Jack Holsworth, Mr. and Mrs. Verne Tower, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Yerxa and daughters, Misses Leone and Lucy.
The
bride formerly lived here with her parents, and is a very estimable
young lady who is quite well known and has a host of friends in this
locality, and the groom is one of the energetic and industrious young
pioneers of Collegeport, and well known by everyone in this vicinity,
and we but voice the community in extending our congratulations and
assuring them a hearty welcome when they return to make their home here,
after a short visit in the interior of the state.—Collegeport New Era.
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Miss Maggie Brown and Mr. Walter Littlefield were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Brown of Buckeye, Saturday night, Nov. 1. Mr. and Mrs. Littlefield has a large circle of friends to wish them the greatest happiness throughout their lives. The young couple departed for their future home at Gulf, Texas.
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A very beautiful wedding took place in the Catholic church at Bay City Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock, June 6, 1911. The bride was Miss Rose Ottis, the esteemed daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Ottis of Wadsworth, Texas, who formerly resided at Okarche, Okla. The groom is Mr. Joseph Lodes, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lodes, one of Okarche’s most popular young men, who is engaged in business at that place. Father Montreuil performed the ceremony. The bride wore very beautiful white satin, trimmed in silver beading, and a bouquet of ferns and Cape jessamine. The groom wore a conventional suit of black. The bridesmaids were her cousin, Miss Nellie Ottis, and her best friend, Edna Hagon. The groomsmen were her brother, John Ottis, and her cousin, Joe Ottis. The bridesmaid, Miss Nellie, wore a castor silk and Miss Edna a yellow silk. Both were trimmed in a beautiful all-over lace.
After the ceremony a very
bounteous dinner was served at the Rice Hotel, which was attended by
many relatives and friends. Her aunt, Mrs. John Bauster and uncle, Mr.
Fred Smith of Okarche, Okla., were also present. The happy couple
received a number of useful and valuable presents. They departed for
Corpus Christi for a day or two, after which they will return to Mrs.
Lodes’ parents at
Wadsworth for a short visit, and
will then leave for their future home and many relatives and friends at
Okarche, Okla. Their many friends here wish them a very happy and
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