The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-19
GENERAL SCHOFIELD WEDS.
Beautiful Miss KilbOurne, Of KeOkuk, The
Aged Soldiers Bride.
THE EVENT DEVOID OF DISPLAY.
The Commandcr-in- Chief OF the United
States Army at Hymen's Altar-The
Prominent People Present.

KEoKUK Iowa. June 1s.-The marriage Of
General John NJ. Schofeld, commander-in-
chief of the army of the United States, to Miss
Georgia Kilbourne, OF this city, was solcmnized
at ST. Johns Episcopal church here at high
noon to-day, the officiating clergyman beinG
r. G. Mcllwaine, the rector Of the church.
Since the announcement Of the Generals
engagement to the fair daughter of the Hawk
eye State, about the first Of the present
month, nothing else has been the topic Of
conversation in the social circles of Keokuk.
As far aslconsistent with the high rank Of
General Schofeld and the social prominence
of his bride to-day's wedding was devoid or
display. The only military features were me
appearance Of the General and his stan IN fuil
uniform. Only the intimate friends and rela-
tiyes of the contracting parties witnessed tue
ceremony, which was performed according 10
the beautiful Episcopal ritual
special train bearing the wedding party
arrived at the new depot shortly after
o o'clock this morning and was met by recep-
ton committee and escorted to the he0kuk
Hotel amid the waving OF flags and bands OF
music The city was handsomely decorated
for the occasion, The national colors predomi-
mating
At ll:5O 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 eyergreens
studded with roses Over two thousand roses
were used in the decorations. A canopy COW
cred with silk flags extended from the en-
trance TO the carriage Arriving at the door
six ushers saw. W.kilbOurne OF Cleveland, ono,
brother of the bride; David Buel. her cousin;
Colon and William Fyh of Chicago. Howard
Elliott of St. Louis. and j. IL. Hughes OF 81
Louis, Mo. preceded the party down the
aisle. B. A. Schofeld came next and was fol-
lowed by the brides mother and her son
Willis. General Schofed and Miss kilbourne,
Lieutenants Bliss and Anderson bringing up
the rear. The General and stai were III
full uniform.
The bride wore a superb costume OF white
corded silk with demI-traln. LOUIS Qulnle
jacket trimmed with crystal gimp ana vest ol
m0usne de sole; a beautiful white bonnet
trimmed with duchess lace crowned the COS
tune Her hands were encased III white
gloves and she carried a silver prayer-OoOk.
THE CEREMONY.
Waoner'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 eere-
mOny the Organist played the prayer OF Elila-
beth from "iannhauseT."
At precisely II o'clock the prelate, X. {.
McIwaine pronounced them man and wife
the service being according 10 the marriage
rites of the Episcopal Church. Right Rev;
Bishop Perry. of the diocese OF Iowa, assisted
in the ceremony.
The audience in attendance was probabl
tie most exclusive aid fashionable cso4 ,--
attendance at a wedding west of the Mlssis-
sippi river.
The prominent persons in attendance from
abroad included General SchOheid's sister.
Mrs Wise, Miss Caroline Wise, Mrs Edward
Kilbourne and her daughter, Jennie. Colin
and Edith Williams Evne. Of Chicago. Cap
tain c. B. Schofeld, Of Washington, ID. {.
Lieutenant a. d. Andrews. Lieutenant i.
Bliss and Miss Anderson of New York, Rev.
James SchOheld and his two daughters OF ln-
dependence, Iowa: Hon. and Mrs. Hiram
Barney of New York and Bishop Perry OF the
Episcopal diocese of Iowa W. B Schoheld
OF Washington, y. c., son or the general
Mrs. ). G. Ball OF St. Louis, George A. Deval;
Kansas City W. h. Pope. John SQuires, and
Il. +. 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 Cincin-
natl. the LOYAL Legion. Grand Army badges.
etc, lowered tull a head and shoulders above
the Young and acknowledgements lady
who was now the wife OF the commander-in-
chief of the army of the United States. Every
one looked IN the direction of the retiring
couple.
Immediately after the ceremony the wed
ding party repaired 10 the residence of the
brides mother, where a reception was given
10 the invited guests 4 sumptuous repast
was served. After the reception at the man
sion there was general reception by General
Schofeld at the Hotel Koekuk and thousands
of old soldiers and citizens shook hands with
him.
evening for the Pacific coast. where they will
soiourn for a few weeks before returning to
Washington their future home.