The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1891-06-12
JOYOUS WEDDING BELLS
osCooD-FARNHAM.

ton of the State was the marriage a
the Congregational church on Wednes
day last, of Miss Florence Mary, onl.
daughter of ex-Gov. Roswell Farnhan
of this town, to Mr.. Edward Gardne
OsgooL of Bellows Falls. The brid
is universally esteemed by this com
munitv and has hosts of acquaintance
throughout Vermont. The wedding
ceremony was solemnized at five
O'Clock, and was witnessed by an as
semblage completely filling the larg'
structure. The groom is prominen
Young business man of Bellows Falls
The interior of the church was elabor
ately decorated for the occasion will
a large display of ferns, potted plants
and cut flowers. Arches OF evergreen
trimmed with red and white roses span
ned the broad aisle and mammoth
wedding bell wrought of pine sprig'
and bridal veil blossoms hung suspend
ed in front of the pulpit desk.
The officiating clergyman was the
pastor, Rev. J. w. Lees. The best
man was Mr.. c. II. Osgood of Bel
lows Falls. The maid of honor was
Miss Alice S. Dunn of Syracuse, n
Y, and the bridesmaids were Miss
Margaret Johnson of Woodstock, Miss
A. Evadene johnson and Miss AIDE
line NJ. Ruckel of Buffalo, n. Y, Miss
Fannie Osgood of Bellows Falls, Miss
Helen Wardwell of Evansville, n. Y.
and Miss Katherine Gilmore of Fairlee.
The bride entered the church at the APP
pointed time, leaning on the arm of
her father, who gave her away. The
maid of honor and six bridesmaids
who had previously taken places near
the pulpit, then proceeded down the
broad isle to meet the bride and &C
company her to the dais under the flo
raj bell The six ushers escorted the
bridal party to the chancel, where the
groom and best man were waiting, the
organist meanwhile playing the we'd
ding march from Lohengrin. The
ushers were Mr.. A. T. Reed, Mr.. Chas.
II. johnson, Mr.. r. H. Sutherland and
Mr.. G. d. Alden of Boston, Mr.. Geo.
L. Leonard of New York City and Mr..
Will NJ. Farnham of Buffalo, N. Y.
The bride wore gown of white fable
Franchise cut en- train, Queen Anne
collar, tulle veil, with orange bios
SONS, and carried a bouquet of lilies
If the valley, her only ornament being
4 diamond pendant. The maid of hon
D. and bridesmaids were attired in
white Chiffon cut demi train with gold
and wore wells of white IL
usion. They carried bouquets of va
'ious colored roses. The wedding GER
,mony over, the bridal party left the
church to the music of Memberships
march. A reception to the
bridal couple followed at the residence
If Ex-Governor Farnham, where the
newly welded pair received the con-
of numerous friends. The
,room and bride were the recipients
If very large number Of beautiful
md costly gifts from relatives and
friends from all sections of the coun-
~.
The residence was ti>tically trim
ned with ferns, cut flowers and ever
,reens, making very beautiful APP
,earance, the arch of flowers under
which the bride and groom stood, being
Exceedingly pretty.
The welded pair were assisted in re-
Giving by Governor and Mrs. Farm
am, Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Osgood,
iiss Dunn, the maid of honor, and the
The brida. couple took
he evening train for sho tour. Mr.
nd Mrs. Osgood will reside in Bellows
'alls. The hearty wishes of the en-
ire community for their future hap
mess and welfare go with them to
heir new home.
Among the out of town guests were
lr. E, T. johnson, of Bradford. Pa;
'harles G. Farnham, wife and son Ros-
yell, Of Buffalo, N. Y. Miss L. A. Farm
am of Boston, sister of eX-Gov.; Miss
/. E. Willcutt, Miss M. F. Bates, Mr..
!. l.. Willcutt Jr., of Brookline; Mr..
harles B. Botsford. MI. Frank Dartt,
nd f. d. Long, of Boston; Mrs. A.
/. Brown and Miss Gertrude Brown,
f CharleStown; Congressman Will
am W. Grout, of the Second District;
X Governor and Mrs. Samuel Pingree,
f Hartford; Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Os-
God, Mr.. G. Herbert Osgood, Miss
annie r. Osgood, Miss Mary A. Spot
ord, Mr.. and Mrs l.. 5. Hayes. Mr..
G. Johnson. DR.. and Mrs. Kirkland,
[rs. Eva Woodward, Mr.. FRANK G.
'ay, Miss Alice Shaw. Mrs. E. L.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace White,
If. l.. A. Stearns, of Bellows Falls;
Ir and Mrs. l.. T. Searle, of Charles
'wn, N. H.; Capt. and Mrs. d. f.
ong, of Montpelier; Mr.. and Mrs.
7. II. Long. of Fairlee; Col. Charles
Forbes, of St. Adams; Mrs. E. w.
NTH and Mrs. Charles B. Leslie, of
Tells River; Judge G. G. Sargent and
ife and Miss Sargent of Corinth
rs. Gen. Gilmore, Fairlee: Mrs. E.
:. Kicker, Bellows Falls; F. X. o.
,od, Boston; Fl. c. Johnson, Boston;
I. and Mrs. E. F. Rand, Montpelier
Miss Lothrop of Bellows Falls, pre-
ded at the organ and added much to
lpressiveness of the ceremony.
Great credit is due Mr.. Willcutt of
oston, who had full charge of the ar
ngements.
THE PRESENTS.
Folding mirror, Miss Morse, New York,
ty: berry spoon, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Flint,
flows Falls; q dozen bread and butter
ives, Helen Robertson, Putney; u dozen
yer nut picks with pearl handles, Mr..
d Mrs. Searle, Boston; dozen silver nut
ks with crackers, Miss Wardwell, An
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