Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-15
The BIallslcc-McKca can Wedding

The initial social event Of the early
autumn, home affair brilliant and per
feet in its appointments, was furnished
in the marriage of Mr.. William S.
Blakslee, Of Butler, and Miss Dorothy
DeWoody Mexican. which took place at
. O'Clock p NJ. on Wednesday, Septem-
ber 7, at the residence Of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. j. Mexican,
46 Fifteenth street, this city. The
wide acquaintance and popularity Of
the principals were reflected in the very
large assemblage of wedding guests
numbering something over 200.
The arrangement Of the decorations
was tasteful anu effective, and beauti-
fully carried out throughout the house.
The color scheme was pink and white,
and roses and other flowers in profn
sion with smilax, asparagus and
palms, were used in the display. In
the west parlor, where, promptly at
9 o'clock the bridal party entered, pac-
ing 10 tho strains Of the Lohengrin
march, rendered at the piano by Miss
Grace Welch Of Oil City, the principal
feature Of the decorations and the cen,
ter Of admiration was the canopy of
hydrangeas and fern asparagus under
which the ceremony was performed by
Rev. II. g. Hall, pastor Of the NJ. f.
church
The bride was attended by her sister,
Miss Nella l.. Mexican, as maid Of hon
or, and entered the room leaning upon
the arm of her father. Hor gown was
Of white corded silk with ribbon and
chiffon trimmings. She carried II
bunch of brides roses, and her veil was
fastened with n diamond brooch. the
gift gf the groom. The maid of honor
was attired la gown Of chantilly lace
slip oyer pink taffeta, and carri ed II
bunch of pink roses They were pre-
ceded by the four ribbon men NJ
Angelo Hirsch and Arthur s. Martin,
OF this city and Theodore and Frank
Welsh, Of Oil City, the last named
bringing up the rGar. isaac ID BlalIs
lee, n brother Of the groom, served as
best nan.
Following the ceremony and the
Offering Of profuse congratulations, an
appetizing and enjoyable wedding din
ner was served. the bridal party, TO the
number Of twelve, being seated NJ ia
blc in the dining room which, with the
party assembled made n charming and
delightful scene. Tho remainder OF the
guests were served at tables set in the
other rooms and in pavilion erected on
| the lawn and connected with the parlor
At l:4G 4. NJ. Mr.. and MIS-. Blakslee
| departed for an extended wedding trip
10 Eastern points and after November
LIST they will be at home at No 5ll
| North Mexican street. Butler The
| accomplished bride carries with her the
esteem and lndcHt -gishcs Of host of
| friends. In her position as teacher in
the Second Ward school her sweetness
Of nature and disposition has cndeared
her 10 all the pupils coming under her
charge The groom is prosperously
sitgated and holds responsible po-
sition in the Butter County National
Bank
The wedding gifts TO the bride were
numerous. rich and beautiful.
Among the out Of town guests pres
ept were: Mr and Mrs j. V. Ritts,
: Butler; Miss Sadie Ritts, ST. Peters
burg Mr. and Mrs r. n. Rogers Mrs.
p G. Beers, Miss Blanche Motheral,
! MISS Grace Welch, Mrs Harriet J.. Lay,
! Miss Helen Simpson, Messrs. Theodore
and Frank Welch, Oil City Miss Sue
| Willard, Geo Frank Brown, Titusville;
Dr and Mrs d. q. Snodgrass, Con
neaut Lake; Miss Clara Gunther, Cleye-
land. Franklin, Pa, Spectator,