Arizona citizen., 1873-12-06
Notable Wedding.

THE CITIZEN had its say about Mr. M R. Platt's marriage some weeks ago. Now comes The Hannibal Courier of Novem- Der 6, with the following, under the cap- tion of "a notable wedding" which for it's local interest in Tucson, is republished:
 One of the most stylish and notable wed- dings ever witnessed in Hannibal, took place at o'clock last evening, at the NJ. E. Church South. The high contracting par ties were MT. M. R. Platt, @ leading banker of Kansas City, and Miss Bevvie Helm. daughter of the late John B. Helm, of this city. Long before the hour appointed for the ceremony, the church was crowded to it's utmost capacity by the friends of the bride, and those curious to see a wedding in high life, and by the time the bridal party arrived in carriages at the church door, not only was every pew filled but every available foot of standing room was occupied. MeSSrS. V. H. SurghnOr and Milton Welsh acted as ushers, and did their utmost to accom- mOdate the crowd The church was beautifully decorated and the arrangements all complete for the event. The marriage ceremony was per formed by Rev. Dr. W. M. Leftwich, as- sisted by Rev. H. A. BOurland, in accord ance with the usageS of the Methodist Church. The bride was attired in a rich and elegant white silk, with very long train, elaborately trimmed with tulIe, orange blossoms and buds. From her head down over her shoulders depended a long white veil, reaching nearly to the fiOor and set off with a rich wreath of orange blossoms. No jewelry was worn, the only ornaments being orange buds. The bride was attended by two brides maids-MOllie Helm, youngest sister, es- corted by w. E. ThOrne, of Kansas City and Miss Lucille Wiseman, of Macon City, oSnnrtpH hU ('116Wpl1 Yp9nOon nf KanCoc City. After the ceremony the party retir ed to the residence of the brides mother, where the reception was held and attend ed by great number of the friends of the happy couple, supplemented by rich repaSt. There were a great number of rich and cOstly-bridal presents, among which we may mention an elegant watch and chain and chain bracelets set in pearls. the gift of the groom; a silver service from the brides mother; gilt clock, from Mollie Helm; silver waiter, pitcher and goblets lined with gold, from Mrs. J. L. RObards; silver vases, from Kate Helm; elegant Sil- yer fruit bowl, from Mrs. Crump; Minnie, Archie and Belle RObardS, a toilet set; Mrs. Wisemean, a silver butter dish; Mir ThOrne, a case of silver spoons, gold lined; V. H. Surghnor, pearl and satin fan, trimmed in point lace; MT. Welsh, a case of silver forks; Henry BrewingtOn, gold lined pie knife; Josiah Hunt and wife, a gold lined fruit spoon; Mrs. League and son, a gold lined spoon; Miss Herriman, a silver but ter dish; Mrs. Collet, a silver goblet; Mir. L. B. Seaton, card receiver; Mrs. w. H. Hatch, a point lace collar; John Ire and wife, a silver syrup stand; Drescher Broth CTS, an elegant silver cake basket lined with go ]; Beverly Birmingham, a dozen napkins; Kansas City Stock Yards Bank, a large silver fish knife and fork, with pearl handles; Messrs. Hunter, ,Pallison & Evans. Kansas City, a silver soup ladle; Mrs. Simpson, Kansas City, a silver card re- ceiver; W. l.. Harding, Kansas City, sil yer cream spoon, and so forth.
 The bride and groom left on the o'clock train last evening for the east and will be absent several weeks.