Wichita daily eagle., 1885-09-09
WEDDING BELLS.
Nuptials of Mr.. George Bear
and Miss Kitty Fairchild.
Reception a. the Residence Of the Brides
Siste,-Guests, Toilets and Deco
rations.

There was large crowd at the First
Methodist church at $50 Yesterday alter
noon to witness tine marriage ceremony Of
Mr.. George Bear, If Argonia. and Miss
Kittie Fairchild, of this city, Rev. T. S.
Hodgson, the pastoi officiating.
When the bridal party entered the church
the organ pealed forth the bridal chorus Of
Lohengrin.
The bride was attended BY Miss Grace
Bear, the groom's sister, and the groom by
Mr.. Samuel F. Woolard. The bride was
dressed in a neat white cashmere dress
trimed with silk lace of the same hue, with
boquet of white geraniums at the breast.
The bridesmaid wore handsome embroid-
cred null dress with lace trimmings and a
boquet Of cinnamon roses.
The ceremony over the bridal party
marched out of the church TO the sweet
strains Of Mendelssohn's wedding march.
They then entered carriage and were
driver. to the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Abram Smith, brother-in-law and sister of
the bride. where handsome reception was
given to about twenty guests. The residence
was appropriately decorated with evergreens
and flowers.
After the usual round of congratulations
the guests were ushered into the dining
room where very fine repast was spread.
After dinner the happy couple took the 6
o'clock train on the ST. Louis, Fort Scott
and Wichita railroad and sped away to
their future home amid the adieus of rela-
Itives and friends.
The bride and groom are highly respected
il this community. The bride, zee Miss
Fairchiid, is formerly of Syracuse, n. y,
and is a young lady of very prepossessing
manners, sister of Mrs. A6ram Smith, who
is well known and stands high in Wich-
ita society. Mr.. Smith, her hus-
band, is one of our larges,
contractors and builders. The groom is the
son of Mr.. J. W. Bear, county surveyor OF
Sedgwick county, and is druggist in the
town of Argonis, and young man of grea,
promise.
There was very fine array of bridal gifts
! Beautiful tea set of decorated French
china, Mr.. and Mrs. Abram Smith.
Silver castor, Mr.. and Mrs. II. d
Heiserman.
Beautiful card receiver. Mr. and Mrs Alb,
Smith.
Cake knife, Mr.. Frank Elwood.
Piano and English side-board, Mr. ans
Mrs, J. w. Bear.
Willow work basket, Misses Lula Granger
and Minnie Falrchild.
Silver individual castor, Misses Sadie ant
may Guthrie.
Sum of money, Mr.. Abram Smith.
Handsome plush covered book of literary
gems, Mr.. Sam +. and Miss f. Estela Wool
ard.
Portmonle, name missed.
Swinging chandelier and lamp, Messrs
Frank Smith and Harvey Hill.
Set of silver knives, DR.. and Mrs. Fa
brique.
Set of silver forks, Col. and Mrs L. y
Woodcock.
Opera hood, Nettie Darling.
Set of silver spoons, SIR and Mrs. Alb,
Smith.
Fruit dish, Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Torrev.
; Lemonade set, Lute J. and Miss Karri,
Smith.
Silver castor, Mrs. c. NJ Fairchild
Two china se:s. Mr.. and Mrs C. G. Hoyt
Nebraska.
Silver cake basel, Mr. and Mrs B. l.
Bear.
Fruit dish. Mr.. and Mrs W. ii. Camp
bell.
Silver butter dish, Rev and Mrs. J. ID
Wood.
Handsome silver pickle caster and tongs
, Mr.. and Mrs. j. p. Allen.
Beautiful work box, Miss Grace Bear.
e Water pitcher, Mr.. and Mrs. Spangen
berger.
G Pair of porcelain vases, Mrs. J. b. Har
: mer.
e The EAGLE extends hearty congratula
a tions and wishes them long and happ,
c union.