Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-10-24


Charles F. Cooper and Miss Edith M,
Stock, daughter of E. D. Stock, were mar
ried by Rev. L. H. Cone at the State street
home of the BRIDES father yesterday after
noon at o'clock. The couple stood under
triangular bower composed principally of
evergreen and laurel with bright intersper-
sions of autumn foliage. A large horse
shoe of chrysanthemums and pinks was
suspended from the center of the arbor,
while palms and trailing flowers were scat
tered about at every available crevice. The
bride wore white India silk and carried
lilies of the valley. Her veil was fastened
by butterfly of diamonds. The service
was performed with ring. Frank Os-
borne of New Haven, Herbert Hill of
Chicopee, G. L. Weston and George Stock,
a brother of the bride, served as ushers.
Miss Hattie. Somes Of Springfield played
braced wide variety of gifts of
both ornamental and useful character,
such as clocks, bropzes and chinaware,
the groom's gift to the bride being a seal
skin cloak A large number of friends
were present, among those from distance
being Misses Alma and Dora Martin of
New York city, Miss Grace Aston of
Newark, Mrs. Osborne Kennedy, Edward,
Benjamin and William Osborne, Mrs. N.
Charter and Mrs. Alfred Hills of New
Haven and Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred n. Cooper
and Miss Gertrude Hill of Chicopee. The
couple left soon after the ceremony on q
short wedding trip and upon returning
will make their home at 576 State street.
They will be sat home" after November
Is. Mr. Cooper is bookkeeper for the
The bride has attended the Oliver church.
Springfield Republican.
WEDDINGS IN THIS CITY.
A very pretty wedding occurred at the
residence of the brides parents, 80 County
street, Wednesday evening, the contracting
parties being John H. Gould of 1856 George
street, and Miss Edna M. Smith, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs A.P Smith. Among those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Wat
ers of Adams, Mass; Mrs. G. w. Dodge of
North Adams, Mass; Miss Bessie Champ
ney of Danielsonville, Conn; Mrs. B. Davis
of New York, Mr. and Mrs. S. Benton, Mr..
and Mrs. w. Benton, Miss Kate Benton,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Gould, Mr.. and Mrs
A. P. Smith, of this city. The affair was
strictly a family gathering. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. DR.. McChesney of
congratulations and partaking of supper
the happy pair left for short trip south.
Upon their return they will reside at 1856
George street. A number of very fine
presents were received.
BAHR-KREILSHEIM.
At the residence of the Rev. M. B. Chap
man, pastor of the First M. E. church,
Wednesday evening, Miss Gussie Bahr was
united in marriage to Mr.. Frank Kreil-
sheim. After the ceremony the happy
couple left on an extended wedding tour to
Old Point Comfort. They were the recip-
tents of many elegant presents. They
will reside on their return at 1906 Bradley
street.
WEDDING IN HAMDEN.
Ebert w. Cartwright and Miss Hattie
B. Leeke were welded Wednesday evening
at the residence of the BRIDES mother, Mrs
Kate o. Leeke, in Hamden, and it was one
of the prettiest affairs of the kind wit
messed in town for some time. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. L. H. Hig-
reception, during which the happy couple
received the congratulations Of many
friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Cartwright will
spend their honeymoon in New York state
and after a short visit to Hamden will 90
to Atlanta, Ga. where they will reside.
IN BRIDGEPORT
Miss Emma Sherwood and Mr.. Hamilton
s. Shelton, paying teller in the Connect
cut National bank, Bridgeport, were united
in marriage at the residence of the
BRIDES parents in Greenfield
Hill, Wednesday afternoon at o'clock
Rev. Gardner S. Plumley of Greenfield Hill
officiating. The bride presented a lovely
appearance as she stood leaning ON the
arm of the groom under an arch of ever
green's backed by tastefully arranged au-
tumn leaves. The Misses Sherwood acted
as bridesmaids. After the ceremony re-
ception was held at the residence and a
fine collation. served by Caterer Brown of
Bridgeport. The couple departed on the
9:36 express for an extended wedding tour
to Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia
and other points south. The presents re-
ceived were very costly and numerous,
among them being an elegant silver service
of nine pieces from the directors Of the
bank.