The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1895-10-10
INCONSISTENCIES
An Event in the Social Life of
Jefferson City.
A Brilliant Wedding Followed by a
Magnificent Reception at the
Residence of Col. Lon
v. Stephens.

Col. Paul b. Moore Of Charleston,
Mo-, and Miss Margaret Stephens.
daughter of the late Joseph L. Ste.
phens of Boonville, Mo-. and a sister
of Col. Lon V. Stephens, treasurer
of the state of Missouri, were united
in the holy bonds of matrimony at
the residence Of the brides brother,
on Main street, this city, on Satur-
day last, at 1880 p. IN. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. DR..
Dobyns of Marshall, assisted by Rev.
c. IL. Briggs, ID, D., of the Methods
list Church South, the latter being
presiding elder of this district. The
lceIemonx..Mhie hMasLqaA~A&rsAo
i've, was witnessed by the relatives Of
the contracting parties and only a
few invited friends. The bridal
party entered the spacious parlors
in the following order: Miss Emma
Trent of Boonville and Hon. +. b.
Ewing of Jefferson City Miss Edna
Gordon Of jefferson City and Hon.
Sterling p. Bond of St. Louis Miss
Lucille Nelson of Culpepper, Va,
and Mr.. Charles Hawkins of Charles
ton Miss Fannie Wood of Marshall
and Mr.. John Deal of Charles
ton. Miss Nellie Moore of Nash
vile, Tenn, sister of the groom and
maid of honor, met the party with
Hon. viii A. Rothwell of Moberly
as best man.
After the wedding ceremony q
reception was rendered the bride
and groom by Colonel and Mrs. Lon
V. Stephens, 10 which about LOO
invitations were issued. From 8 80
until II O'Clock the bride and groom
were showered with congratulations
heartily extended by their many
friends. Col. Moore has numerous
personal admirers in this city and is
widely known throughout the state,
He served for two years in the lower
branch of the general assembly and
was a pro minent candidate for
speaker in the last house on the Dem.
ocratic side. He is a lawyer by
profession and resides at Charleston,
Missouri.
Miss Margaret Stephens, who has
been making her home in this city
with Colonel and Mrs. Lon V. Ste
phens for several years, is a very
winsome and popular young woman,
During her residence here she has
made many friends and was quite
popular with all. The handsome
residence of the state treasurer was
beautifully decorated with flowers
and potted plants. In the alcove of
the reception hall the Venetian Or
chestra of St. Louis was stationed,
screened from view by ferns and
palms, and furnished beautiful music.
A quartette of Kansas City artists
sang the bridal chorus and also rem
dered several selections during the
evening.
An elegant supper was served by
Pechmann Bros. of st. Louis, and
the menu consisted of the follow.
ing:
Lobster, a la Newburg.
Sweethread Coquills, Olives.
Chicken Salad, Parker house rolls.
Individual Creams and
Bisqui glace.
Ice in Orange Baskets.
Assorted Cakes, Bonbons.
Sailed Almonds. Fruit Glaze.
/. Coffee, Punch.
TOILETS.
The bride, a tall, stately and hand
some young lady, with graceful fig
ure. was exquisitely dressed in u
magnificent gown of magnolia tinted
satin, entrain, with hounce and fall
Of lace on corsage of point duchess
lace outlined in orange blossoms,
corsage cut high with Louis XIV
sleeves, long tulle veil fastened with
spray of orarge blossoms, shower
bouquet of bride roses and dia
monds.