Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1886-06-10
HYMENs FESTIVAL.
Union of the Hearts and Hands of
Two of Audubon's Most Prom
inent Young People,
Phelps--Forbes.

The marriage of Mr.. b. S. Phelps
to Miss Sallie Forbes, at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Forbes,
last evening, was the most notable
event which has ever occurred in
the social history OF our young city.
The very prominent business associ-
atoms of Mr.. Phelps and the high
character OF his bride made their
union one of general interest to the
entire community. Invitations were
issued last week to their extended
circle of friends, about two hundred
Of whom gathered at the BRIDES
home to witness the ceremony. The
rooms of the beautiful home were
filed with guests and many more
chatted upon the spacious lawn. AT
the appointed hour the young couple
were ushered into the parlor and
stood on the east side of the room
beneath an umbrella which was COW
cred within and without with the
choicest flowers OF the season, and
for the handle there depended two
peonies. Immediately back of them
in the window was q horseshoe OF
roses and white pansies, while on
the wall, in evergreen, were the
words "PHELPs.FoRBEs." Over
the folding doors was the word
"WELCoME," likewise in evergreen
Standing on the piano was $ fora
harp, and oil about were bouquets Of
sweetest perfume. When the young
couple had taken their places amid
the emblematic and suspicious dec
orations, hush fell upon the com
pany and Rev. L. b. Cousins sol
EMMY pronounced the marriage
ceremony, the bride and groom took
the vows of love and fidelity, and
they were declared bound in the
holy and lasting relations of husband
and wife. Then followed the con
CALCULATIONS ofthe friends, which wer,
not the passing well wishes of day
but heartfelt expressions of solicit
tudc for their welfare and happiness
through all the trials and pleasures
of the lite before them. The bride
was attired in a handsome white
oriental lace, richly garnished with
white satin, and carried in her hand
an exquisite bouquet OF marechel
neil roses of most delicious fragrance.
First bridesmaid, Miss Clara Bur.
dick, appeared in Il beautiful costume
of blue silk, with an over dress oil
white Swiss embroidery, and white
kid gloves and slippers. Second
bridesmaid, Miss Daisy Head, OF
Jefferson, wore costume OF pink
silk with richly bealed front, square
neck and elbow sleeves; also white
kid gloves and slippers. The
groomsmen were II. II. Genung and
E. r. Darlington.
After congratulations the compa-
ny partook of a delectable repast.
The board was most beautifully
spread with substantial and delicate
edibles. The cakes, an excellent
variety of delicate quality, were all
prepared by the fair brides own
hand, and her qualifications are high.
ly complimented by the entire com
pany. The rcpast was inexhaustible,
though its discussion entertained the
guests until late hour. The socia-
bility OF the occasion was a very
marked feature, the guests prone
nading on the lawn or through the
parlor to suit their pleasure.
Miss Forbes was one of Audubon's
most accomplished and beautiful
daughters. Her education has been
ample, while her accomplishments
in the arts of music and painting are
of the best. While she will be great
ly missed among the younger circles
of society, her absence from the
parental roof will be the greatest loss.
Here she has been a most dutiful
daughter, assuming many of the cares
of the household, and daily proving
a comfort to the parents and family.
She is in every way most admirably
qualified to assume the responsible
ties Of her own new home.
Mr.. Phelps is a young man, whose
business career is almost inseparably
identified with the town of Audubon.
He was among the first to cast his
fortunes in the young city, and has
met with fine success in the practice
OF law. His adaptability to business
and judicious economy have secured
to him a goodly amount of this
worlds riches, with which he is en-
abled to make for himself and bride
a comfortable and beautiful home.
His genial character is above re.
proach, and he bears the good will
and best wishes of the entire COM
munity.
With their friends we congratulate
each party to the sacred obligation,
upon having secured so worthy life
partner. May the winds blow as
gently, may the moons rays shine
as brightly, and their sky be ever as
cloudless as they were on the even
ing of the eventful period in their
promising lives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phelps started this
morning for the East. They will
remain in Chicago this week and
attend the wedding of a friend OF
Mr.. Phelps. From there they go
to Vermont to visit relatives, and
remain about six weeks, when they
will return here to occupy their new
house now in course of erection.
The invitations said "no presents, +"
but Notwithstanding this clause a
number of the relatives and near
friends accepted the opportunity to
pay their regards with handsome
testimonials. The list published
below contains many valuable pieces,
which would have been largely aug
umcnted had the gifts from the
general public been in order.
| LIST OF PRESENTS.
Gold watch and chain to bride, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Forbes; Brocaded plush char,
j. Z. Forbes; Silver cake basket, Mrs.
VIM. Benton; Two pieces bronze statuary,
1 n a