Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-28
F1REBAuGa-RUssELI.
A Delightful Home wedding Last Evening on
North Topeka

One of the most delightful home we'd
dings that ever took place in the city was
the marriage last evening of Mr.. Chester
Firebaugh and Miss Stella, daughter OF
Mrs. NJ A. Russell, at the residence OF the
latter, No. 156 North Topeka.
Both Mr.. Firebaugh and his charming
bride are too well and favorably known to
need an introduction; he as wealthy and
eminently successful young business man
and Miss Russell as bright ornament TO
the higher social circles of this city.
The elegant home of Mrs. Russell had
been prepared by loving hands with great
care for the nuptials. The parlor was pro-
fusely decorated with flowers and vines.
The two large pictures of the brides father,
the late DIR. Russell, hanging upon the
wall, were wreathed with garlauds of roses
and beautiful flowers and vines. Shaw's
excellent orchestra was stationed within
recess of the parlor and during the evening
played their most beautiful and
entertaining music. There were
quite large number of guests
present among whonfe were the relatives
and more intimate friends of the young
couple. The arrangement in every
respect was complete and perfect.
Shortly after seven o'clock as the Or
chestra commenced the beautiful Mendeis
sohn's wedding march, the bridal party
entered the parlor, preceded by the brother
of the bride, Mr. Frank Russell. the way
of the bride and groom was strewn with
flowers by two beautiful little girls, Miss
Fodie Stanley and Miss Corle Harris, and
another charming little miss, Flora Udell,
acted as train bearer to the bride. They
were met in the center of the room by Rev.
J. d. Hewitt, of the First Presbyterian
church, and the ceremony performed in
his usual beautiful and impressive man
ner After the hearty congratulations of
the friends an elegant supper was served.
The bride was one of the fairest that
eyer stood at the altar of happy Hymen
and looked lovely, indeed, in an elegant
toilet of white MORE silk, en- traine,
drapery of pearl silk grenadine,
trimmed with lilies OF the valley, long
white veil, carrying boquet of white
roses and wearing at her throat large
diamond pendant, the gift of the groom.
The groom appeared in full evening dress.
They were the recipients of large num-
Der of presents, among which were many
things beautiful, rare and costly, as well
as useful, gifts from admiring friends
here as well as at distance
The newly married couple, followed by
the best wishes of At large circle
of friends, left at $50 over the
Santa Fe for Chicago and the east
to spend the honeymoon, after which they
will return to Wichita and make here
their home.
The attendants were Mr. and Mrs. j.
Oak Davidson, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Stan
ley, Mr. and Mrs. NJ. ". Levy, and Miss
Negbaur, Rev. j. ID. Hewitt and wife, j. +.
Ruse and wife, Mrs. DR.. Fabrique and
daughter, Miss Matte, Mr.. and Mrs. L.
B. Buunell, Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Van
Ness, Mr.. Kos Harris and daugh-
ter Corle, Mr.. and Mrs. r.
r. Vernillion. Judge and Mrs. Harris,
Mr.. J. s. Stinson and wife; DR.. Udell and
Mr.. Nate and Miss Flora Udell, and Mr..
and Mrs. Swearinger of Goncordia; Mrs.
Josie Stanley and daughter, Miss Fodie,
Mr.. George Clement amid sister Miss Jul
liza, Mr.. Bunnie and Miss Mamie Mead,
Mr. and Mrs. j. Ii. Black, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry West, Messrs. Ed Dallett and L.
ChaS Miller