Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-11-23
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A very pretty home wedding took
place Nov. l0lh, at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs Salmon McKeen at Lowell, the con-
tracing parties being George Leslie
Franklin OF Norway, and Amv Isabelle
McDaniels, daughter OF Mrs. Mckeen.
At an early hour the guests began TO
arrive aud were ushered to the waiting
room by Master Lester Cushman. At
so'clock, Forest McDaniels, brother OF
the bride began the wedding march.
At the same time the bride and groom
marched into the psrlor followed by
Louis j. Brooks aid Lizzie Fuller, who
acted as bridesmaid and groom's best
man. The bride Was very prettily Rt-
tired In dress OF white lansdowpe
trimmed with ribbon aud lace, carving
a bouquet OF chry santhemums. They
stood under bower Of evergreen and
snowdrops, while In the background the
corner was completely filled with an i'm
mense wax Ivy, and overhead spparently
In mid air Was suspended \ white dove.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Earl b. Wood, Ia which the wedding ring
played An important part. After the
service seventy-hve congratulated the
Ing room, which was 4 marvel Of beauty,
being handsomely decorated with white
bunting and evergreen, while the bay
window WAS full Of potted plants; bou-
Quets OF cut flowers adorned the table.
EIch guest AS they entered the dining
room received sp.ig OF evergreen
which was pinned TO the coat or dress
by one OF the Mattresses. They all sooa
found that Il had not been furnished to
attract the eye alone, for substantial
viands had been prepared 10 support the
inner man. Mrs. DIR. T. c. RUSSELL pre-.
sided at the coffee urn at the head OF the
table, while Mrs. w. o. Brown did her
part st the foot. They were assisted by
three mattresses, Nellie Heald, Lou Horn
and Myry Pearl McAlllster, all dressed Ia
white with flowers. The lunch consisted
OF sandwiches and coffee, II large variety
Of very nice cake, and last, but not least,
Ice cream and fruit.
After psrtsking OF this COLLATION. they
passed out. Mrs. Blanche Pearl Russell
presented each guest with piece o!
wedding cake made by the bride.
The presents were ss follows:
Commoie set. Mr.. and Ms. J. N. harrington,
Charles Harrington.
Banquet lamp, Mrs s. Mckeen.
lemonade set, Mr., and Mrs. l.. c. Cnshman
and son.
silver cheese dish. Mr.. and Mrs. Y. A. Nc
Daniels
Large lamp. Mrs. $: II. Hartman.
Silver butter dish, Mr. and Mr.. u. A. Kimban
Silver gold lined BERRY spoon, Mr.. and Mrs
Milton Edwards.
Large lamp. Mr. and Mrs. II. W. Palmer.
silver gravy ladle. Miss II. l.. Charles:
n. "a. n
Brooks. and Lizzie Fuller.
Pie knife, Nellie Bennett. Lutte Bennett.
one half dozen plates. Mrs. Fuller.
Cups and saucers. Lizzie Fuller
Vase, Lester Cushman.
Vase, Agnes Bennett
silver berry spoon, Mr.. and Mrs. Sumner
kimball.
Silver sugar shell, Mrs. Vim. Walker.
Silver cold meat forks, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
kimball.
Gold ring with stones and shirt stud. C. G.
Andrews.
One dozen silver knives. Mr.. and Mrs. Benz.
Russell. Jr.
Fir pillow, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Meserve.
Silver butter knife and sugar shell. Mrs. Eliza
Andrews.
Glass carafe and two lunch bowls, Mr.. and
Mrs Nathaniel Palmer.
Lace. Mrs. Benz. Gray.
Syrup pitcher, Mrs. 5. Hatch.
Mirror, NJ. Pearl Nc Allister.
Glass set. Eva Remission.
&. Russell
silver and glass berry dish, Mr.. and Mrs. WIN.
Harrington.
A beautiful fruit dish. Mrs. Julia Jordan.
Fruit knives. Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Stearns.
Fruit dish, Mrs. c. q. Andrews.
Water set, Mrs. Lucy Russell.
Three berry dishes. Fret Brown.
Salt and pepper, Frankie Cushman.
Towels, Mr. aud Mrs. j. II. Kimball.
Comb. brush and tray. VIM. II. and Gerald
McDaniels.
Glass set, Mrs. Anna Horr.
silver salt and pepper, Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Head.
silver napkin ring, Nellie Head.
Oat meal dishes, Mrs Clara Hartman.
Glass measure, Eta and klla Meserve.
Silver cake fork, Mr. and Mrs. John Kimball.
Cash, ID. W. Russell, Mrs. J. y. stearns. Mrs.
Warren Charles, Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elwell Andrews, Ellen Andrews.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. n. Polite, 8. II Hartman, Ars.
Carrie Smith.