The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-10-21
Reserved seats ON LaIe at Beattyl
WaggOner..CIeweII,

At half past five O'Clock last Wednesday after
noon the doors of the ClewelI mansion began to
open for the admission of those guests who were
to be present at the marriage of Mr.. ClewelPs
only daughter, Mary. to DR.. George Waggoner'
of this city.
The spacious house was lavishly trimmed in
all the graces of the decorators art. and from the
lovely creations in smilax, cut flowers and exotic
plants waiting their perfume over the bright
scene. went forth the welcome OF 1oral greeting
to the happy nuptial event.
As the hour approached when the solemn VOWS
were to be spoken. the bridal party advanced to
the marriage room. headed by the officiating
clergyman. Rev. E. G. Laughlin. followed by the
groomsmen, w. J. Beckley. of this city. and M.
W. Mills of Adrian, Mich, former classmate
of the groom, at Ann Arbor. and the ushers.
Robert II. Day and Harry Robinson. carrying
rolls of white satin ribbon. As they approached
the room, the groomsmen and ushers. unfolding
the ribbon, formed an aisle. up which passed the
bridesmaids Miss Bessie Raymond. cousin. of
Akron. and Miss Jennie Beatty, of Ravenna.
followed by the bride and groom.
The bride was attired in gown of white Ben
galine and carried brides roses. Miss Raymond
wore pink crepe de chine. and carried pink and
white carnations; Miss Beatty. pearl colored
crepe de chine, and carried white carnations.
and ushers. the ribbons were adjusted so as to
form beautiful hymenal altar.
Just as the hands of the ancient hallway clock.
that has ticked the seconds of centuries gone
recorded the close of the days third quarter. the
solemn words of the beautiful Episcopal mar
riage service sounded from the clergyman's lips,
and few moments afterward the twain were
made one.
Immediately after the ceremony. the parents
and immediate friends hastened to congratulate
the happy couple. and shower upon them the
good wishes of fond parenthood, and those of
affectionate kinfolk and friends. Then the bri-
dal party took its way to the supper room. where
delicate collation. was spread by DeKlyn. of
Cleveland.
At the bridal table sat the parents of the bride
and groom, and the bridal party. After discus
sing the wedding viands. the Intervening time
was spent until eight o'clock, in the sociability
engendered by such occasions. and in admiring
| the numerous costly wedding souvenirs, which
were beautiful and very elaborate.
At eight o'clock came the reception, and from
that hour to eleven, continual stream of guests
greeted the bride and groom. extending congrat-
ulations, coupled with wishes of good luck in
their life-walk together. Fully 200 participated
in this pleasant greeting.
Light refreshments were served. and the hours
fitted by in unconscious swiftness to the merry
company. until the time of departure was neal
| at hand.
The bride and groom took the G. & P. midnigh
train for an extended Southern trip. and will b
at home at the Clewell homestead. corner of Ne
ridian and Bowery Sts.. after November 3rd.
The groom is one of the prominent member
of RaVenna's younger citizenship. and is esteem
ed young man of high worth and exalted
attainments. He is graduate of the Universit!
of Michigan. from which he graduated with higi
honors. He subsequently took an M. D. degree
at celebrated Medical Institute in New Yorl
City. and is now associated with his father. Dr.
Joseph Waggoner. of this city. in the practice O.
his profession.
The bride is the only daughter of D. M. Clew
ell, Ravenna's prominent merchant. She is
favorite in social circles. and in the society lif
of Ravenna holds leading position. acquired
by her native grace and accomplishments.
Among the many out of town guests at the re
ception. were Hon. and Mrs. II. G. Ranney an
daughters Gertrude and Helen. Mr.. and Mrs. 7
S. Knight. and Geo. Whittlesey. of Cleveland
Charles and Will Raymond. Mrs. VIM. B. Ray
mond, Mr.. and Mrs. john McGregor. Akron
Miss Fannie Horton. Warren: Mr.. and Mr.!
Reagle, Alliance; Mrs. DR.. Leasch. Indianapo
lis; VIM B. Coffin. Jacksonville. Fla.