The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-28
MARRIAGES,

MAhRlAGES.
Married, at Odessa, Wednesday, April
25, 1894, by Rev. B. l.. Dowson, Mr.. Jas.
Kirkpatrick and Miss Mande B. Hatch.
Married, in this city, April 10, at the
residence OF Mr.. L. L. Gaffin, by Elder g..
M. Goode, MIR. George II. Gaffin and Lucy
D.. Burris.
Married, April 25, 1894, in Dover, at the
residence of the brides father, MIR. L. S.
VanAuglen, Miss Marie Winsor Van
Anglen to Mr.. VIM. X. Journey. This
welding was characterized by its extreme
simplicity, only the immediate family
and a few friends being present. Promptly
at $3.50 O'Clock the young couple, without
any attendants, took their stand in the
pretty flower decked parlor, before the Off
ciating clergyman, who in a tender man
ner united them by a beautiful and most
impressive ceremony. The bride was
most becomingly gowned in brown nov
city costume, French coat, trimmed in
MORE silk, hat and gloves to match. The
groom a young man OF sterling worth, a
former resident of this county, took his
fair young bride to her future home in
New Kirk, Oklahoma, where a lovely lit
~ AoAAo o"aitS nCEs XNObhIus ocCuEEtu
to mar the pleasure OF the occasion in the
slightest degree, OF the contrary it was
one Of the prettiest weddings of the sea-
son. Thus goes from our midst one of
Lafayette's g~entlest and ~lovliest daugh-
tiers. She goes to be the friend, compan-
lou, comforter and adviser of a good an
honorable man, and the benediction Of
her many friends goes with her. May
they, in their voyage OF life, encounter no
storms OF adversely, but may the fair
winds Of peace and happiness watt them
gently along, is the SINGERS wish OF num-
erous friends.
Married, at the residence of The brides
mother, at Corder, Mo-, Wednesday, April
25th, 1894, by Rev. A. b. Donaldson, Mr..
VIM. NJ. Groves and Miss Elizabeth
Corder.
The impressive ceremony was witnessed
by about sixty persons, nearly all Of
whom were near relatives OF the bride or
Of the groom. The Corder homestead was
beautifully and tastefully decorated, and
everything was in harmony with the &C.
casion. Promptly at six O'Clock the
enchanting strains OF the "Wedding
March" seemed to fioat from the nimble
fingers OF Miss Beattie, and the attend
ants, Rev. Mexican, of Corder, and Miss
Laura Lee, OF Kansas City, walked
slowly into the room and took their
places. They were followed by the
"Fiower GIRL" Miss Nadine Steele, OF this
city, q cousin of the bride, and Master
George Reynolds, q nephew of the bride.
They in turn were followed by the lovely
bride and handsome groom, and all
formed a semi-circle in front Of the min
lister, who stepped forward and pro-
nounced the magic words which 'made
the twain one flesh"
Time sped swiftly by to- all present, and
soon came an invitation to partake OF
refreshments. The dining room was
handsomely decorated, ribbons and beau
tiful flowers being profusely supplied and
most artistically arranged. The refresh
ments need no description or designation.
They were Just such as the cultivated
taste of our most skillful housekeepers
could suggest, and were enjoyed and com
%plimented by all present.
The bride is deservedly one OF the most
popular young ladies In our county. She
Is bright, handsome, educated, having al
the accomplishments Of mind and heart
n necessary to make home q happy place
The groom is one OF the safest and mos,
reliable business men in the county. He
10 known to nearly everybody, Inc al
who know him respect him. Though the
invitations were sent only to relatives o.
the W. families, the list OF presents wa.
quite large, and all of them were usetu
and valuable.
On Thursday night a reception to tn,
bridal pair was held at the residence o
the groom's father, David Groves, Esq.
near Dover. The number Of Invitations
was limited to relatives of the bride anc
groom, and a few near neighbors. TIL,
house was crowded, Notwithstanding tn,
threatening weather. An elegant supper
was served, and a delightful evening wal
enjoyed by all present. At q late houl
the guests departed, wishing for the
happy couple long lives of happiness and
prosperity. NJ.