The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-10-28
WEDDING BELLS.
Marriage of Paul ID. Rider and Miss Je ssie
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At Home after November Sth 1886.
Accordingly, as AN Old friend of the
connection on both sides, the invitation
was cOmDlied with, Shortly before the
time a ring Of the door Dsll ag Nc. GA
u h Plum street caused it to be
promptly opened By Master George Laird
in white gloves as the first usher en-
cOuntered. At the head of the stairs was
another polite little fellow, Josie Blake,
with hands also in white, to point the
way. In another part nf the house, as
usher, WAS Ben Franklin, usually called
Bennte, of several shades darker hue,
but likewise hands In white. 1t is need
less to say Bennie is not of that Frank
i'm stock that bottled lightning over a
hundred years ago.
On entering Jhe parIOrs 1t was evil
dent an occasion was at hand. The fl rai
and plant display was artistic aud at
tTactiVe All who know the Fabers are
well aware of their skill and taste III
decorations and display. In fact Mr.
John has quite reputation In
Jlat line AID it is well deserved
An elegant canopy hung suspended
frOm the ceiling q the lTOnt end Of the
room, and on the walls we're suspended
be portraits Of V. T. KlmOgll and his
wife, father and mother of the bride,
both haVlng departed this life beyOnt
her recollection. The elegant canopy
was fiuely festOOned on top and all
aTOn I'd with depending smilaX which
gratefully and pleasantly relieved the
view The pictures and ornaments on
the walls around were all decorated In
the same way; and the mantles were
laVishly supplied with reasonable fl jral
arrangements with exquisite taste.
The parlOrs were soon crowded with
the arriving guests, number, however,
not coming till after the ceremony. The
number in all was about one hundred
and fifty. Friends and relatives from a
distance met old acquaintsnces; aud
neighbOrs, old and young, greeted each
other il social conversation.
From PtttsbuTg were Mrs. Judge
| Brooks, Mrs. Mel FabeT, Mr., and Mrs. j.
L Styue and daughter, Misses Bessie
and Lille HeTbst and r. D. Kuhn.
From Tiff were Mr.. W. c. Kimbail and
wife, and Mr5. Kuhn, Mr.. Kimball being
a brother of the bride, From Cleveland
we're MIR. and Mrs. Fred Hartzell. From
DaytOH Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Gillespie and
Mr. Ralph and Mi IS Llta Mckee. FCOm
New York city were Miss Dora RaWson,
Josephine Kimball, sister of the bride
and Mrs. Hawk. Percy Rider, brother
of the groom came from Indianapolis,
Norman Raff from New Mexico, and Ed
ward Raft from Omaha. Canton, of
course was largely represented on the
occasion, for the young people are Can
tODtans and their parents b fore them,
and they have many connections. The
only eurvlving parent is the mother Of
the groom, Mrs. Mary Rider, who Ia a
daughter Of the late John E Dunbar.
OF course the good mother was present
to witness the marriage of her first
born.
The paTlOrs were crowded and the
conversation general, when all at once
the sound Of soft music up stairs hushed
all other noise, for all knew the event
was at hand. The party marched IN,
keeping step to the regular and deliher
ate notes Of the music, which in due
time stopped; and Father MCGUIRE, of
St. Johns Catholic church, began the
ceremony In low, but clear and delib
crate voice. The bride repeated this
words prescribed as TO her trOth, after
which the groom did the same In the
same language, and thereafter the
Father pronounced them husband and
wife. Congratulations were now In Or
der, and some were quite affecting
though none the less hearty. All this
consumed some time, for 1t was not
done in unseemly haste.
In side room was an interesting
display of articles from friends who re-
membered the happy couple In pleas
ant way. Many of these friends were
not present, save In spirit, that indicst-
ed generally thoughtful utility. The
good judgment In the selections was of
frequent remark.
In due time supper was announced
and here too was again seen the accom-
plisbed skill of the Fabers. The feast,
as was frequently remarked by those Of
experience, would be a.credit to the
most experienced artist. Everything
served was In proper shape and the
variety judiciOus. Among the articles |
served were fresh Strawberries grown,
we believe, by the Cooks, north of town.
This of course was an unexpected treat. |
Take 1t all in all, II was pleasant and |
most enjoyable occasion and will long
be freshly remembered.
Mr.. and Mrs Rider took the train east |
on their wedding tour. May choicest |
attend them ever,