Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-18
I'd EDITION.
GEN.ScHOFIELOW Webs
Miss Kilbourne Of Keokuk Becomes
His Wife.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Marriage of the Comm andsr -in-Chief Of the
Army at keokuk.

Marriage of the Comm ander in Chief Of the
Army at keokuk.
kEoKUK, Iowa. June 1S.-The marriage Of
Gen. John NJ. Schofeld, commander-in-chief
of the army Of the United States to Miss
Georgia Kilbourne Of this city was solemnized
at ST. Johns Episcopal Church here at high
noon today, the officiating clergyman being R.
c. McIllwaine, the rector Of the church.
Since the announcement of the generals en-
gagement to the fair daughter OF the hawkeye
state, about the first of the present month,
nothing else has been the topic Of conversation
in the social circles of keokuk.
As far consistent with the high rank of
Gen. Sehoheld and the social prominence Of his
bride, todays wedding was devoid of display.
The only military features were the appearance
of the general and his staff in full uniform.
Only the intimate friends and relatives of the
contracting parties witnessed the ceremony
which was performed according to the beautiful
Episcopal ritual.
special train bearing the wedding party
arrived at the new depot shortly after clock
this morning and WAS met by q reception COM
mittee and escorted to the Keokuk Hotel amid
the waving of flags and bands of music. The
city was handsomely decorated for the occa-
sion, the national colors predominating.
At ten minutes to IL o clock the wedding party
left the house of Miss Kilbournes mother
CHURCH DECORATIONS.
Inside the church was beautifully decorated
with festoons Of oak leaves and evergreens
studded with roses Over 1000 roses
we're used in the decorations A CANOPY
covered with silk flags extended from the en-
trance to the carriage. Arriving at the door
six ushers-A. w. kilbourn Of Cleveland, Ohio
brother OF the bride; David Buell. her cousin:
Colon and VIM. Fyff of Chicago. Howard Elliott
of ST. Louis and J. II. Hughes Of st. Louis,
Mo-, preceded the party down the aisle.
Ii. A. Schoheld came next and was
followed by the brides mother and her son
Wills, Gen. Schofeld and Miss Kilbourne,
Lieuts. Bliss and Anderson bringing up in the
rear. The general and staff were in full uni
FORM
THE BRIDES DRESS.
The bride wore superb costume of white
corded silk with demi-train, Louis Quinze
jacket, trimmed with crystal gimp and vest of
monslene de sole. beautiful white bonnet
trimmed with duchess lace crowned the cos
tune. Her hands were encased in white gloves
and she carried a silver prayer book.
THE CEREMONY.
wagner's beautiful bridal chorus from
''Lohengrin" was played during the march down
the aisle. Mrs. Kilbourne. mother of the bride,
gave her away. During the ceremony the Or
ganist played the prayer Of Elizabeth from
''Tsnnehsuser."
At precisely IL o'clock the preIate. r. c.
McIlwaine, pronounced them man and wife,
the service being according to the marriage
rites of the Episcopal church. Right Rev.
Bishop Perry of the diocese of Iowa assisted
in the ceremony.
Tue audience in attendance was probably the
most exclusive and fashionable ever in attend
anee at wedding west of the Mississippi
river.
The prominent persons in attendance from
abroad included Gen. Schofields sister Mrs
Wise, Miss Caroline Wise, Mrs. Edward Kilbourne
anu her daughter, Jennie; Colin and
Edith Williams Fyffe of Chicago; Capt.
G.. Lieut.. A. D. Andrews, lieut.. 7.
Bliss and Miss Anderson of New York, Rev.
Jas. Schofield and his two daughters of
Iowa; Hon. and Mrs. Hiram
barney of New York and Bishop Perry
B. me sehd Rsi0 pi Washington b c.
Of the general; Mrs. J. c. Ball of st. Louis,
Geo. A. Deval, Kansas City; W. r. Poe, John
Squires and R. F. Bradford Of st. Louis.
LEAVING THE CHURCH.
At the conclusion of the ceremony the bridal
party left the church in positions reversed
from those when entering
The stately form OF the distinguished soldier,
decorated with the Order of Cincinnati, the
Loyal Legion. Grand Army badges. &C.,
lowered full head and shoulders
pearing lady who Was now the wife
Of the commander -in-cbief Of the army of the
United States. Every one looked in the direc-
ton of the retiring couple.
Immediately after the ceremony the we'd
ding party repaired to the residence of
the brides mother, where a re-
ception was given to the invited guests.
sumptuous repast was served. After
the reception at the manion,
there was a general reception by Gen. Scho-
field at the Hotel Keokuk and thousands of old
soldiers and citizens shook hands with him.
Gen. schofeld and bride will depart
this evening for the Pacific coast
where they will sojourn few weeks before
returning to Washington. their future home.