Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1895-10-24

the first mention ed day George Michael
Helm of Kansas City, Mo-, led to the
alter one of Barton county's fairest
daughters and most accomplished
ladies, Miss Ksthlyn Wolf, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Wolf, among the
Oldest and most highly esteemed citi-
zens of the county.
The ceremony was performed at IL
O'Clock on the morning of Thursday,
October II, at the Evangelical church
in Eliinwood, Rev. Osmount pronounc-
ing the sacred words. The church
was handsomely decorated for the oc-
casion and was filed to oYerflowing by
the invited friends of the contracting
parties. Promptly at IL o'clock the
wedding party entered the church.
First came the groom, George Michael
Helm, in arm with his brother, F. A
Helm of Kansas City. Next cane the
groomsmaD, Fred Wolf, brother of the
bride, accompanied by the usher, Chas.
Lichesky. Next came the maid of
honor, Miss Caroline Wolf of Toledo,
Ohio, and the bridesmaid, Miss Marie
Bosse of Ellinwood. Then followed
the bride, upon the arm of her father,
and then the immediate relatives and
guests of honor.
The bride was attired in white Ouch
ess satin, with real lace, orange bios.
SONS and veil, and carried brides roses.
Miss Caroline Wolf, the maid of
honor, was attired in pale blue silk
with crepe chiffon overdress and pearl
passimentre. She carried tea ros es.
Miss Marie Bosse, the bridesmaid,
was very becomingly attired in a gown
of white silk, trimmed with delicate
silk and pink roses and carried pink
carnations.
The gentlemen wore conventional
black.
Following the impressive ceremony
at the church the bridal party repaired
to the residence of the brides father,
where an elaborate repast had been
spread, to which, all did ample justice,
while MetZ's celebrated orchestra of
Kansas City discoursed strains of en-
chanting music. After the banquet
the guests enjoyed themselves dancing,
singing, ETC., until a late hour Thurs
day night.
On Friday afternoon a concert was
given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Helm
at the Opera house and was followed
at night by a grand ball.
We are unable at this time to rro-
cure list of the presents, but they
were very numerous and valuable, in
Guiding a pair of diamond earrings
and brooch, two solid silver tea SER
vices and very costly piano, the latter
the gift of the groom to his bride.
1t being impossible to entertain the
many friends at the family home, a
circus tent had been provided, where
the people from miles around congre-
gated and had merry time i'll feasting
and dancing.
There were great many people pres
ent from abroad, including Toledo, O.,
Kansas City and St. Louis and Los
Angeles, Cal. Altogether, it was the
most notable wedding ever held in this
section of the state.
The bride grew from infancy in this
county. No word of ours could add
to her well known reputation for lady
like accomplishments and great per
sonal beauty-a veritable gem from
natures casket.
The groom is member of the Ferd
Helm Brewing company at Kansas
City, and a grandson of the founder of
that immense industrY-a young man
who stands high in business circles.
The happy couple left Ellinwood on
Saturday morning for Kansas City.
where they were rendered reception
going from there to California, where
they will spend their honeymoon
Upon their return they will be at home
in Kansas City.