Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-12-24
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monies ever witnessed in Baxter
Springs occurred OH Wednesday eve
ming, the 2lst, at the NJ. Z. church
when Miss Maude G. Reynolds and
Mr.. William A. McElhiney of this
city were united for life. The inter-
ior of the church was most tastefully
decorated with choice flowers, rare
plants and evergreen and fronting the
altar stood large arch from the sum-
init of which hung u beautiful white
bow tied In the shape Of lovers knot,
making most striking contrast with
the dark green surrounding it. AT
the head OF the aisle near the arch was
a double gate handsomely draped with
fern leaves aud evergreen.
Eight o'clock found the church well
flied with invited guests and every.
thing in readiness, and as the welcome
notes OF the wedding march began to
softly float away in response to the
gentle touch of Miss Birdie Tucker
the bridal party entered the central
aisle. First came little Miss Erma
Mckinney, sister of the groom, and
Master Cliff Knight, nephew OF the
bride, each six years old, she leaning
gracefully upon his arm, followed by
The ushers, Mr.. Hal Hanback, and Mr..
Ned Humphrey, then Mr.. Charles
Fribley az best man and Miss Ger
trude Miller as bridesmaid, aud the
bride and groom. All marched slow
ly up the aisle to the gates which were
gracefully thrown back by the little
couple who stepped aside while the
remainder OF the party passed through,
closed the gates and waited upon the
outside until the ceremony was pro-
nOunced.
AT the arch the bridal party was
met by Rev. M. L. Bramhall, who in
his usual pleasing manner briefly but
eloquently pronounced the welcome
words which united Mr.. Mckinney
and Miss Reynolds for life.
The bride wore beautiful costume
of light tan camel's hair trimmed IN
Russian bands and FUR with travelling
hat and gloves to match. The groom
presented a striking picture of firmness
and manliness, in black broadcl0th.
Hardly had the sound of Rev. Bran
halls last words passed away until the
melody of the march was again heard,
the gates were re-opened by their lit
lie guardians and the party passed
quietly out followed by the little
couple who had closed the gates be-
hind them and performed their parts
throughout in most becoming man
ner.
The reception ut the residence Of
Mr.. and Mrs w. c. Knight was u
most ENJOYABLE one and was particle
pated in by a large number Of invited
guests who extended very cordial
greetings aud congratulations to the
happy couple. An elegant supper was
spread which all present most heartily
appreciated.
The bride and groom are both well
known residents of Baxter Springs
and need no extended words Of COM
mendation from us. Their numerous
friends one aud all wish them u happy
and prosperous life.
MISS IIeIHOIus ~ granddaughter
of DR.. j. w. Reynolds, who came to
Baxter in the spring OF 81. She is
one of those amiable little women
we are all pleased to meet, full OF
practical ideas aud an abundance Of
energy TO put them into execution.
Her father was a locomotive engineer
and went down to death in 1855
through broken bridge over flooded
stream. Her mother died four years
later.
Mr.. mckinney is one Of our most
highly respected young men, he having
virtually grown up in this city. He 10
associated with his father in the hard
ware business under the firm name OF
L. b. McElhiney Il Son, aud has
bright future before him.
The bride was the recipient Of
many beautiful, useful and valuable
presents.
Mr.. and Mrs. McElhiney took the
midnight train for Kansas City for
short trip and after visiting friends at
Fulton, Kan, her former home few
days, they will return aud be ut home
in Baxter after January LIST.