Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-08-17
WEDDING BELLS.
They Ring MerriIy for Four of Rock ISL
and's Young People

and's Young People
At the residence of the brides pa
rents, $3.50 Seventh avenue, las even
ing, Miss Marie Bladel and Royal
). Williams, Jr., were united for life
in the holy bonds of matrimony in
the presence of about 100 relatives
and friends. 1t was most happy af-
fair. At s O'Clock, in the east parlor,
Bleuer's mandolin orchestra struck mp
the wedding march and the bridal
party entered, led by Master Dearborn
Williams bearing on silver tray
the wedding rings. Then followed lit
tie Miss Marian Bladel as flower girl,
followed by the maids of honor. Miss
Winniferd Williams, of Wyoming,
and Miss Lizzie Bladel. then
Make Oberndorf. as groomsman and
Miss Sue Denkmann. cousin of the
bride. as bridesmaid. Following
them came Mrs. Bladel. mother of the
bride, accompanied by the groom,
and lastly the bride leaning on the
arm of her father.
The ceremony was performed BY
| Rev. T. W. Grafton. Of the Christian
church, the double ring ceremony
being used. the bride and groom
meanwhile standing under an enor-
nous horseshoe of flowers.
The Toilets.
The toilets of the ladies' were eX-
tremely beautiful, the brides being
of cream brocade satin with pearl and
lace trimmings, and CARRYING bridal
roses, while those of the maid of hon
or and bridesmaid were of cream
silk.
After the ceremony was performed
and the congratulations were extend
ed a hearty wedding repast was
| served.
The bride and groom were the re
cipients of many presents. among the
most noticeable OF which was a solid
silver tea set lined with gold, given
by the Rock Island Lumber compa-
ny. and shows in what esteem the
company hold the fair bride. who for
some time past has been employed by
the company As stenographer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams will spend
their honeymoon in the west, after
which they viii make their home
with the brides parents here.
The groom is the son of Il. S. Will
liams. Sr., prominent citizen Of
Wyoming. and for some time past
has been employed as salesman in
Simon Il Mosenfelder's clothing
house. The bride needs no introduce
ton to the people of Rock Island, as
she was born and reared here. and is
one of the city's most gifted daugh-
tiers.
KreIl-Siegrist.
No less 4 brilliant affair was held
at the residence of the brides uncle
and aunt. Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Sic
mrist. No. 42S, Third street. the con-
tracing parties being John Krell
and Miss Susanna Siegrist. The GER
emory was performed at Trinity rec
tory by Rev. r. F. Sweet, and the
groom was attended by his brother,
julius Krell, and the bride by Miss
Irene b. Siegrist. The bride was at
tired in beautiful dress of cream
silk and trimmed in lace. while the
groom wore the conventional black.
After the ceremony the party re-
paired to the brides home. and
fine wedding repast was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Krell were both born
in Rock Island, the groom being a
well known cornice maker for the
Rock Island Cornice works, and the
bride having made her home with
her aunt and uncle. The bridal
couple left on late train for Chi
cage to spend 10 days. after which
they will be at home to their friends
at the groom's home, 1894 Third
avenue.
THE ARGUS joins with the couples
many friends in wishing them a
long and happy journey through life.