The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-12-07
MARRIA9ES,

paf.on n BY ~ Rev. Rev. WY /. G. Cole enc MI. Geo.
Clayton and Miss Blanche B. Berry.
Married, at the residence of the brides
parents, six miles southeast of Lexing-
ton, at $3.50 O'Clock, on Wednesday sitter
noon, December 4th, 1895, by Elder G. M.
Goode, Mr.. Clarence Gather Worthing-
ton and Miss Catherine Perrie Bledsoe.
The spacious old family mansion was q
scene OF life and beauty on this import
ant occasion. 1t was a gathering OF near
relatives and intimate friends of two OF
the most popular families in the county,
to whom the Invitations were necessarily
restricted. The weather was quite un-
pleasant, but Indictment weather and
rough roads did not prevent the assem-
but made q stronger contrast with the
warmth and chserfuluess within.
Al $3.50 o'clock, the time chosen TOR the
ceremony, Misses Sadie McClelland and
George Gilkeson. '.ladies elect" proceeded
the party and announced the coming OF
the bride. Miss Stella Ryland played the
"Wsdding March," which filled the house
with . magic melody. Keeping stop to
the music, the bridal party entered the
parlor. Mr.. William Harrison escorted
Mics Bette Belle Perrie. Then came
pretty little Anna Wood Eggleston, the
flower girl, closely followed by the hand.
some groom and lovely bride. who took
their positions under the large 'msrriage
bell" A few short sentences, q fervent
prayer, and they were pronounced Imam
and Wife" Heartfelt congratulations and
good wishes were showered upon them by
all present, for all felt q deep interest In
the we'll. mated couple, who had known
and loved each other from childhood.
The guests were invited into the dining
room, where elegant refreshments were
served, consisting Of substantial as well
- d~elicacles, and ranged from sand
witches, cold turkey, salads, pickles and
coffee, to Ices and cake. From the ceiling
were suspended four ribbons, which were
fastened. to the four corners OF . center
table, on which was placed the brides
cake, . splendid piece of culinary art, the
work OF Miss Anna Branch, . cousin Of
the bride. The Entertainments were served
uudsr the direction OF Mrs. H. c. Branch,
the brides aunt. Mr.. and Mrs. Bledsoe,
- host and hostess, received and enter
tainsd the guests with cordial hospitality.
The floral decorations consisted Of arbor
vita, chrysanthemums and La France
roses.
The groom 10 the only son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. g. Worthington, Of this city. He
10 . social, moral young gentleman. .
picture Of health and vigor. He was born
In the nsighborhood whore he found him
Q wife. He was reared and educated in
this city, and has developed = business
capacity possessed by few men Of bis age.
For Two terms he served a. deputy county
collector, aud since that time has been In
business at MAYHEM. We have known
him from his b0yhood, and feel assured
that he will not depart from his early
training.
The bride 10 the only daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Robert D. Biedsoe. She was
born in the homo where she took upon
herself the vows Of marriagetthe homo
Of her father aud her rsvered grand.
fathsr-a house that stands % . landmark,
- the old homo Of Elder Hiram bledsoe,
. pioneer, an old.iashioned Christian
gentleman, whose hospitality was enjoyed
by the Muses., the Van Camps, Wrishts
And Others; . homo which sent the gal
liant Col. Bledsoe to the war. who made
for himself an enviable reputation a. .
soldier, and 10 now building up . reputa-
ton a. . legislator. Miss "Katie" wa
reared and educated In this city. She
Wa and 10 the idol Of the household, and
IL loved and admired by all who know
her. It 10 Q great trial to give up q q
daughter, bat . great consolation to give
her TO such q .
A large number Of handsome and
valuable presents was received. Several
nets OF solid silver spoons, sugar scoops
ladies', jewel boxes, &C.; q large brop1
lamp. . large variety OF cut glas9S
quesnswsrs and an assortment r.
linen, throws and rugs
The bride wore . travelling
green novelty goods, trimm
. hand bouqust<
roses.
Mr.. and Mrs. We that
for Kansaal ID be lat
home' near MAY -.
sS W. : =. WIZ sons : $685. %