The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-15
MARRIAGES..


Married, in this city, at the Presbyter-
ian church., Monday May 10, 1897, at 4
O'Clock p. m, Mr.. Robert L. Yeager, Jr.,
of Kansas City, and Miss Bessie Irene
Huston, daughter of MIR. Samuel j. Hus-
ton, of this city, Elder George H. Combs,
OF Kansas City, officiating.
Best man-Mr. James Forbes, of Kansas
City.
Groomsmen-Messrs. Edward Pierce,
Beverly Plat, Lloyd Cochran, Warren
Jones, B. O. hanson and Boyd Harwood,
all OF Kansas City.
Maid of honor-Miss Nancy Huston.
Observation-Disclosures Leonora Yeager, of
Kansas City; Adah Tucker, of Fulton;
Lulu Walling, of st. Louis; Matte Shelby,
of Monet; Mary Wilson and Caltha
Campbell, of this city.
Flower girls-Catherine Wilson and
Francis McFadin.
Organist-Miss Matte Green.
The marriage of these two popular
young people was one of the most bril-
liant social events that has ever been
given in Lexington, and but few of our
citizens have never witnessed SO grand a
social gathering of the elite of the city as
congregated at the Presbyterian church
to witness the ceremony which united
two of the most prominent families of the
state In ties of low and kinship, and
made husband and wife of one of our
noblest young men and most accom-
plished daughters.
The welding was indeed a beautiful one,
and will long be remembered by all who
witnessed it for the perfect manner in
which each part of the program was car
! riPh fnrxUa rd on6 aSnaoiolIu nm aooOnn ~
of the popularity of the two young people
who have SO pleasantly entered upon the
broader responsibilities of life with such
bright promise of happiness and joy for
the years to come.
The church had been ~darkened, and the
electric lights shone on the assembly OF
gallant gentlemen and sparkled with
many beautiful color as it kissed the
jewels adjoining the fair ladies present.
The first seven rows of seats bacK from
the pulpit were marked with bows OF
white ribbon, indicating the place re-
served for the immediate relatives and
chosen friends.
The church was beautifully decorated
with flowers, the altar being adorned
with stately palms and ferns, while roses
and other lovely flowers mingled their
beauty and fragrance with theirs.
AS the relatives and special guests APP
peared at the door, Miss Berta Richard
son, OF Kansas City, lang with exquisite
sweetness the song, %, Promise Me,n
and as her rich, full tones filled the
building each listener felt the heart filled
with the impulses of love toward the
young couple, and as they approached
the altar the quartette, composed OF
Misses Richardson and Criley and Messrs.
Smith and Eaton, sang a beautiful bridal
chorus, "All Hail to the Bride"
The bridal party and attendants ap-
preached the altar, and the Rev. Mr..
Combs in an impressive manner united
their lives for this life. The beautiful
ring service had been selected, and the
minister prefaced 1t with an earnest
prayer for the blessing of the Almighty
upon the young couple, and as they
moved down the aisle toward the doors OF
the church, after having been pronounced
man and wife, the organ pealed forth
Mendelssohn's wedding march in tones OF
sweetness upon the perfumed air.
The bride never appeared more beauti-
full thar upon this OCCASION, when she
Joined her life with that of the man she
loved. Her gown was beautiful and
costly, and increased, if possible, her own
loneliness. She is a member of one of our
Oldest and most highly respected families,
and is possessed of those sweet, womanly
qualities that have ever attracted the
love of the noblest men and forever
claimed them as willing captives. She
has been one of the leading bellies in
society in this city, and is loved by all for
her gentle disposition and loneliness OF
character. She is beautiful and accom-
plished, and is justly popular with every
one.
The groom is the eldest son of Hon.
r. L. Yeager, and is one of the most
favorably known men in his native city.
He has an important position in the Gus
tom house at Kansas City, and stands
well with all. He is a welcome figure in
the best society in that city and has the
best OF standing there, while his gentle
manly manner and genteel courtesy have
won for him a host of friends in this city.
The maid OF honor was gowned in china
silk, and looked very pretty indeed in her
girlish costume.
The bridesmaids presented a beautiful
picture in their gowns of white organdie,
over violet silk.
The flower girls looked very pretty in
their costumes, and might we'll lave been
taken for bright visitors from fairy land.
A reception was held at the residence OF
the BRIDES parents Immediately after the
ceremony, and was one of the most ele-
giant affairs OF the season. The handsome
parlors of the residence were decorated
with palms n flowers of every descrip-
ton, and presented a magnificent appear
ance.
The bride and groom, standing under a
canopy of ~violets, received the congratu-
lations of their many friends present, who
wished them all that could add to their
enjoyment in the years to come.
Mesdames j. r. Moorehead, Jno. E.
Burden, j. II. Hall and Miss Field assisted
Mrs. Huston in cordially receiving the
guests, and gracefully aided her in her
duties as hostess.
The supper was perfect. 1t consisted of
meats and refreshments and was served
In elegant style. The different tables
were presided over by the following
ladies, who by their own charms added to
the success of the occasion and rendered
more complete the enjoyment of all;
Misses Yula Plattenburg and Florence
Wallace presided over the punch table
and served the cheering beverage in a
graceful manner to the guests.
The flower table was presided over by
Misses Stella Ryland and Alice Mount
joy.
The coffee table was presided over by
Misses Dixie Grady and Annie Ireland,
and the register book by Mrs. John P.
Gordon.
Many beautiful and costly presents
were received by the bride and groom.
Immediately after the reception Mr..
and Mrs. Yeager left for a bridal tour in
the east, and upon their return will make
their home in Kansas City.
Standing hand in hand at the very
threshold of their lives, they look forward
through the dim vista of years and see
only happiness In store for them. No
cloud can be seen to obscure the bright
rays of love which seem destined to hin
forever upon them, and only joy and bliss