The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-09

The marriage of Miss Nellie Seaton,
daughter of Captain John Seaton of
Atchison at her fathers home Monday
evening, is an event of more than Ordi-
nary Importance to Kansas generally
The Atchison Globe says:
"Of the many brilliant weddings in
which Atchison has felt so much pride
Of recent years, it may be said with
perfect sincerity that none has sur
passed last evenings occasion which
united Mr. Theodore Bartholomew By
ram and Miss Nellie Tabor SeatOn in
marriage The Impressive ceremony
was performed promptly at $50 o'clock
at Trinity Episcopal church by the rec
tor, Rev J. E. Sulger Long before
the hour announced for the opening OF
the church, people had commenced to
gather on the outside, and lit required
but few moments time after the
doors We're opened to fill the edidce to
its utmost capacity The church, at
tractive of itself, presented a beautiful
scene last night. It's Easter decora-
tions this year by the young ladies' had
a double purpose; the bride of Easter
Monday was one of its most enthusiast
tic workers, and a. young lady of UNI
bounded popularity Palms. Easter
lilies and house plants We're in the
greatest PERCUSSION, the altar being most
tastefully decorated. AT every pew en-
trance there was a bouquet of flowers.
The decoration. which was entirely the
work Of the brides friends was tes-
timCny of their love and esteem for her
When the confusion caused by the seat
ing of the guests ceased. the hour for
the ceremony had arrived and the we'd
ding party entered the church through
the center aisle. while Miss Lilly Heth-
erington and Mrs. w. II. Boyle sang as
a duet the wedding march from LOhen-
Leonard Blandin, and with Miss Fanny
Foot at the organ. Eight ushers led,
being followed by little Ruth Hendrick-
son. the flower girl who carried the
brides bOquet of lilies Of the valley
Miss Mary Lee Morris. the maid of
honor. came next. and following was
the bride attended by her father, Cap
tain John Seaton. At the chancel the
bride was met by the groom and his
best man. Mr.. Frank Crowen- Here
the betrOthaI service took place. and
the first half of the service being over,
the bride and groom advanced to the
altar and received the divine benedic-
ton. The bride was beautifully gowned
i'm heavy white ivory satin with long
train. the corsage being handsomely
trimmed with point duchesse lace en-
broidered chiffon and lilies of the val
ley. Her veil. of white tulle. swept
back in graceful folds over the train of
her gown. 1t was fastened to the hair
with lilies Of the valley. NO ornaments
We're worn. The gown Of the maid Of
honor was white taffeta, trimmed with
tule and white violets. Her bouquet
was of bride roses and ferns. The bride
and groom led the procession out of the
/ church. The members of the Friday
club. of which Miss Seaton was mem
Der. We're assigned to seats within the
+ white ribbon circle, and were in even
I ing dress. "A reception for relatives
and a few immediate friends was held
+ at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs John
+ Seaton after the service. The prevail
/ ing colors of green and white at the
+ church were observed in decorat ting the
home. In the dining room. white satin
ribbons. entwined with smilax, hung
from the chandelier to the four corners
of the table. The brides presents are
+ very elaborate as we'll as very numer-
I Gus. The brides present from her faith
err was the complete furnishings of her
new home at Shannon, where Mr. and
+ Mrs. Byram win commence hOusekeep-
I ing at once
/ Among the out Of town guests were
I Governor Morrill,, George futile, To-
/ peka; Mr.. and Mrs. Warner Baxter
] Springs; Dr.. and Mrs. E. G. Blair. Kan
sas City; Miss Lillian Dudley, Leaven-
worth; Mrs. soper. st. Joe; Dr. and Mrs.