Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-28
UNITED FOR LIFE.
Charles Gilbert Brockett and
Miss Matilda Hass Wed.
CEREMONY ATHEIST AVENUE HONE.

An Aaspicious Event as which Two Prem.
insas Ysane People Cast TAsir Fas.re.
the Solemn words Betsy spoksa Re-
neasA . Floral Emblem.
Charles Gilbert Brockett and Miss
Matilda Hass stood beneath floral
design symbolic of future fortune At
the handsome First avenue residence
Of the brides parents last evening
and repeated the words that united
them for forever. Thus in all SOL
emty and simplicity was cast the
lives of one Of Rock Islands accom-
plished young ladies and one of Dav-
Imports prominent gentlemen.
The bride is the youngest daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hass and
. modest, winsome lady. whose mu-
steal talents and social characteris-
tics have commanded for her O.
prominent station in church and
society circles. Mr.. Brockett is
among Davenport's best known
young men and is connected with
J. H. C. Petersen's Sons dry goods
establishment in the capacity of
manager Of the carpet department.
And that the fruits Of last even
ing's suspicious event will be pros
porous and happy union is taken for
granted by the host Of acquaint-
ances both have in this locality.
The wedding was celebrated at
o'clock in the parlor of the Hass res
idence and in the presence of large
assemblage Of relatives and friends,
including many from abroad. The
bridal party approached the altar
while the enchanting strains OF
. wedding march we're being played.
The Solemn Words Are Spoken.
Hanging from the ceiling was a
gathering of beautiful flowers de-
signed into q horseshoe. Arriving
beneath this symbol Of good luck the
party paused and with all impressive
ness the couple repeated the solemn
vows after Rev. w. Allen. of the
Central Presbyterian church. The
bride was attired in gown of cream
satin and chiffon with diamond orna-
ments and carried bridal roses. Miss
Mildred Iglehart. who was the maid
Of honor, wore yellow satin and car
ried flowers to match. The brides
maids were Misses Clara Hass and
Anna Bixby, the former being at
tired in rose pink silk and chiffon
with flowers to match, while Miss
Bixby wore pale blue silk and chit
fon. Marshall Is. Ayres, of Brook
lyn, N. Y, was the best man, and
Herbert Anderson and H. M. Heller
were ushers.
Mrs. Fred Hass. mother of the
bride, wore black satin and Duchess
lace with diamonds; the groom's
mother, Mrs. Frank Brockett. black
velvet and pink Pompadour; Mrs.
M. A. Rigg. sister Of the bride, black
satin and diamond ornaments. Those
from abroad: Mrs. E. NJ. Allen, St.
Paul. blue silk and diamonds; Mrs.
j. ID. Mcconnell. Fargo, N. D., chine
silk and diamonds and cerise velvet;
Mrs. Hunter, indianapolis, brocaded
satin and velvet; Mrs. Sara Ayres,
Brooklyn. N. Y, black crepon; Miss
Elizabeth Ryan, Chicago, Dresden
silk and velvet with diamond orna-
ments.
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The ceremony was followed by an
elaborate wedding feast, after which
Mr.. and Mrs. Brockett repaired to
their new residence at 2O35 Grand
avenue, Davenport, q gift of Mr..
Hass to the bride. The couple re.
ceived numerous handso me and valu-
able gifts.
| A Rufsl Wedding.
There was . pleasant home we'd
ding at the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs.
John L. Long. in Rural township. at
2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, when
Lawrence Weiss. one Of Rural's most
excellent young men. and Miss Mary
1. Long were Joined in wedlock by
Rev. Brown, of Beulah. Quite .
large number of relatives and friends
witnessed the ceremony, and Joined
in expressing their congratulations
to the happy couple over the con.
summation Of this important event.
The presents were numerous and
elegant as well as useful and orna-
mental. The bounteous repast
which the guests partook Of was Of
that excellent quality for which the
good farmers wives of Rural are so
justly celebrated. Mr.. Weiss has
lately purchased fine farm in Edg-
ington. where the happy couple will
soon commence housekeeping accom-
panied with the good wishes Of many
friends in Rural.
Other Marriages.
Harry L. Meanor and Miss Minnie
Martins were married last evening
by Magistrate Schroeder at his resi-
dence on Thiriteth street. Mr..
Meanor is . molder in the employe
Of the Rock Island Stove company
and . well known and deserving
young man. The bride is q Daven-
port lady.
One of the seasons prominent
nuPtial events in the upper end Of
the county occurred last evening at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Devinney in Rapids city, their
daughter. Miss Ella Devinney. being
united with Theodore Hermes, who
is connected with the Milwaukee