The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-06-10
Wedding Bells.

LocKE-KNowLroN A small wedding
party of intimate friends ana near relatives
gathered at the home of Mr.. aud Mrs Frank
r. knowton Monday at high noon to wit
ness the marriage of their daughter Ethel
w. and Mr.. Samuel r, Locke The house
was very prettiY decorated throughout with
cut flowers, foliage, etc. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. j. M. Leighton. Mr..
James A. Gammans Of Chicago was best
man and Miss Louise Knowlton, sister of
the bride, was maid of honor. The bride
was dressed very prettily in blue in combIn-
alton with pale pink silk and white eu4broid-
cred chiffon The bride stood during the
ceremony in the same place, same room and
same house where her mother was married
y years ago, and the wedding took place on
the same day of the week and in the same
month. After the ceremony the company
sat down to the wedding breakfast in the
dining room, where rare taste was displayed
III the arrangement of the table and decora-
tions. The presents We're rich and numer-
Gus. The happy couple left in the afternoon
by steamer Penobscot for their wedding
tour to Boston, New York and other points
Many friends gathered at the wharf to see
them off, and they were literally show
cred with rice and good wishes. MIR.
Locke is the junior Do mber of the firm
of H. J. Locke & Son, jewellers, and one of
our most deserving and Industrious young
business men; and Mrs. Locke is the older
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. knowlton,
and young lady universally esteemed.
The newly welded pair have the best wishes
of large circle of friends and of the COM
munity in general. On their return from
their bridal tour they will go to housekeep-
ing in the A. H Banks house. Ii Church
street. At home Wednesdays in July.
JENNINGs-OTIs. The wedding of Miss
Alice Lessner Otis, the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. George D. Otis, to Mr.. Charles Edwin
Jennings, Jr., which was solemnized in the
First Methodist church on Norwood street,
Everett, Mass, was the most brilliant duti
important event of the present season in
Everett society The interior of the church
was deliberately decorated, the most striking
feature being a mammoth arch of flowers
directly in front of the pulpit. Leading to
this arch at the foot of the centre aisle was
floral gate. The platform of the church
was banked with stately palms. The front
peNS we're ItStTN tu loF bllt lullI16uldU6 reid
tives of the bride and groom. Promptly at
s, to the strains of Lohengrin's wedding
march, the bridal party proceeded
down the main aisle. The flower bear
ers, Master Otis Cobb, nephew of the bride,
and little Miss Miriam Bicknell Of Maiden
held open the floral gate until the rest
of the party had entered Mr.. Fred Ev-
erett Jennings was best man, and Miss
Maud A. Thurston, maid of honor. The
ceremony took place under the arch and
was performed by Rev. I. c, Watkins
of Springfield, assisted by the regular pastor
of the church, Rev. W. 81. Mere dith. At
the conclusion of the ceremony the flower
children again led the way, scattering roses
in the path of the newly married couple.
The dress of the bride was of white duch-
esse satin, trimmed with lace and chiffon.
She wore tulie veil, caught up with sun
burst of diamonds and pearls, the gift Of
the groom. She carried an exquisite show
er bouquet of roses and lilies of the valley.
A reception followed the wedding service
at the home OF the brides parents, Is Forest
avenue. The pariOrs were decorated with
potted plants and the couple received under
a marriage bell of carnations and sweet
peas, on which was worked the monogram,
o. j. The many rich gifts received were
displayed in an upper chamber. The re-
ception lasted until 10, after which Mr. and
Mrs. Jennings left on two weeks wedding
tour. On their return they will make their
home IN Everett The bride has many
friends in Belfast, who extend congratulate
tions to the happy couple.
CAMPBELL-KIMBALL We have lust been
handed copy of the Oakland. Cal, En-
quirer of April 21sG, which contains long
notice of the marriage of Miss Alice n Kim
ball, daughter Of John S. Kimball formerly
of this city We make the following ex-
tracts:
The first of the many Easter weddings
was that of Miss Alice Naomi Kimhall 10