Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-06-23
AT The ALTAR.
Marriage Of Mr.. Butterworth and
and Miss Katherine Deere.
a Brilliant Event at Moline Last
Evening-The Cere mony at the
Church and Reception
Mt the Deere
Mansion.

Pre- badly the most brilliant of the re-
cent events in tri-city society circles was
the marriage at Moline last evening of
William Butterworth and Miss Katherine
Deere. Not second indeed in magnif-
Gence and splendor was the happy affair to
themsrrisge less than two years ago OF Mr..
snd Mrs. G. n. Deere's younger dsugh-
ter to W. D. Wyman.
The ceremony which united in oily
gedlock William Butterworth of WASH
ington, D. c., and Miss Katherine Deere
was solempized at the First Cougrega-
tionsl church Moline at o'clock last
evening, Rev. T. B. Wilson, pastor Of
the church officiating, in the presence of
brilliant company of invited guests,
Some 1900 invitations had been issued
to eminent people from various parts of
the country, many of whom were pres
ent, including of course, the par
ents of the groom, Hon Benjamin
ButteTworth ard wife of Ohio, and ex
Governor R j. Oslesby and wife of Hi
nois There were also large number
Of prominent tri-city people present. The
ceremony was in accordance with the
beautiful retualistic form of the Profess
lsnt Episcopal church. including the ring.
Mr.. Deere giving his daughter in the
solemn rite. The maid of honor was
Miss Mabel Cady, cousin of the BRIDE,
while Frank Butterworth brother of the
groom acted as best man. The brides
maids were Misses Eva and Louie Kim
ball, Misses Grace Henderson and Emma
Chapman sll of Chicago ana Misses Grace
yelie and Daisy Taylor of Moline.
The ushers were Messrs. John Cadv
and Charles Velie of Moline, Fred Kinney
and Stewart Harper of Rock Island, John
Milhallend of Reading, Pa, Harvey Helm
king of Cincinnati. Fred Smith OF WASH
ington, D. c, and John Baldwin of Chi
eago Prof. S. T. Bowlby of this city
presiding at the organ. The costumes
worn BY the ladies of the bridal party
were beautiful, and were all imported
for the occasion, the prevailing colors
for the wedding being green and white.
The church was richly decorated. back
Of the temporary platform being solid
wall Of plants and foliage presenting a
gorgeous mass of green, while the carpet
coverings were white. The interior of
the edihce was brilliantly illuminated with
electric lights.
After the ceremony the bridal party
and guests were driven to the residence
Of G. Il Deere. at Overlook where the
reception took place, and where assem-
5led the beauty, wealth and fashion Of
The tri.c;iies. While the storm inter.
{erred somewhat with the festivities, pre-.
venting the use of the dancing floor which
had been erected for the occasion. The
refreshments were superb and were served
by KiDsley and skilled corps provided
by him.
The bride is native of Moline and il
lady OF much culture and many nstura
grsces. She has been a leader in the so
ciety circles of the three cities. Mr.
Butter orth was recently admitted to III,
bar al Washington. D. c., but will makt
his future residence in Moline, where
while the young couple are enjoying
wedding tour Of six months in Europ,
The father of the bride will! erect for them
shsudsome residence near Overlook.
Mr. and Mrs. Butterworth left for tn,
east on the first train over the Rock Isl
and road this morning.
RECEPTION TO EX- GOVERNOR oGLEsBY
An informal reception AID luncheon wa
rendered ex Governor and Mrs. R.
0glesby by Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Goul
of Moline from IL until 1:3O yesterda,
afternoon. Among the guests preseu
were: Capt. and Mrs. Bennett. DR.. an
Mrs. Sloan, Mr.. and Mrs. c. L Grimes
Rev and Mrs. T. B Wilson, Charles q
Deere, MIR. and Mrs. Porter. Mr. an,
Mrs Pope, Mr.. and Mrs Sechler, B, c
Keator, Mr.. and Mrs Frank Allen
John Csdy, Miss Chapman. From
sbrosd there were present the followin,
persons: Hon, Benz Butterworth
Washington; Mr. Mansur, ST. Louis
and MIR. Bennett. of New York City.