The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-05-07
NUPTIAL EVENT.
The narriage of Frank j. Busch and
Miss Elizabeth NJ. Klein
A Church Wedding, Followed by a
Breakfast and Reception.

One of the most pleasing social
events that has occurred in Mankato
for long time was the wedding Wed
neSday of Mr.. Frank J. Busch and
Miss Elizabeth M. Klein. The cere-
mony was performed at St. Peter and
st. Paul's Catholic church at nine
o'clock, and was followed by solemn
nuptial mass. The church was nearly
filled with relatives and friends
The interior of the church was
decorated with flowers and potted
plants, and the principal aisle was
cut off behind the pews reserved for
the members of the two families by
broad white ribbons, tied with lilies
of the valley. These ribbons extended
to the chancel railing, enclosing a
seton of the two center rows of pews
in front.
When the sounds of the wedding
march swelled forth from the great
pipe organ, played by Prof. Noes, the
bridal party advanced up the center
aisle. The ushers, Messrs. P. f. Zim-
mer and W. J. Henlein, lead the way
and opened the ribbon gate. Then
came the two brides maids, Miss
MaryBusch, sister of the groom, and
Miss Kittie Weis, and the groom's
men, Messrs. Henry Wiltgen and
Henry Busch. The maid of honor.
Miss Mary Wiltgen, and the best man,
Mr.. Sommers, of Duluth, followed,
and after them walked the bride and
groom. The bridal party proceeded
to the chancel. Rev. Father
Suther, celebretant, conducted the
ceremony, and was assisted by Rev.
Father Vochner, deacon, and Rev.
Father Won Pockish, sub-deacon. The
mass continued about an hour and
was most impressive.
The bride looked very pretty in a
well fitting white satin brocade en-
train, trimmed with white chiffon.
She wore long bridal veil and car
ried small bible.
The maid of honor, Miss Wiltgen,
wore a gown of lavender and white
organdie, trimmed with lavender rib
bons and chiffon.
The first brides maid, Miss Busch.
wore pale blue'organdie, trimmed
with blue ribbons.
The second brides maid, Miss Weis,
was gowned in shrimp pink organdie,
trimmed with blue ribbons.
The maid of honor and the brides
maids wore large Gainesboro hats,
trimmed with Prince of Wales tips,
and carried bouquets of pink roses.
The gentlemen were becomingly
clothed in the regulation black.
At the conclusion Of the service,
the bridal party and relatives and
close friends entered hacks and were
driven to the residence of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Klein, on
South Second street. where an
elaborate breakfast was served. The
tables were beautifully decorated and
were loaded with a profusion of
tempting viands. A reception fol-
lowed throughout the day, attended
by hundred or more relatives and
friends. The bride was the recipient
of large number of beautiful gifts,
showing the high esteem in which she
is held by all.
Mr.. and Mrs. Busch will take the
IL 80 o'clock Omaha train tonight for
Omaha, and will go on to Denver and
other western points. They will re-
turn in few weeks and take I'D their
residence at the corner of Broad and
Washington streets, where they will be
at home to their friends after July
lSt.
Mr.. Busch holds the position of as
slstant secretary of the Citizen Fire
Association, and has filled that office
since the association was organized.
He is the third son of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
j. Busch, and is bright and popular
young man, who has a useful future.
His bride is the youngest daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Klein, and is the
faYorite of large circle of friends.