The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-06-24
Hookway-Marskey.


mony was performed. was in smiax, palm:
and pink carnations. At 6 O'Clock Boos
orchestra, which was stationed in the upper
hall, began to play the wedding march and
the little flower girls, Margaret HoOkway
dressed In white, aud Helen Miller, in pink
descended the stairs and stretched the white
satin ribbons, which marked the pathway
of the bridal party. Then came Miss Win
Difred Marskey. sister of the bride. gowned
in white, followed by Miss Grace Woodland
in pink, Miss Angie Montgomery in white
Miss Edna Marshall in pink, and Miss
Charlotte Thompson in white. The gown
of the bridesmaids were all organdie over
white silk, and they carried large boquets OF
pink roses.
Last came the radiant bride, who wore q
gown of white silk net, over white taffeta,
and tulle veil, and carried an arm bouquet OF
brides roses. At the foot of the stairs she
was met by her father, who conducted her
to the marriage altar, where she was met by
the groom, with his best man. Robert Alli-
son, and Rev. Andrew B. Chalmers, of the
First Congregational church, who pro.
nounced the words that made the twain
one. During the ceremony Miss Marion
Davidson, standing on the stairs, sang De
Koven's 80, Promise Me-" which made the
ever impressive service even more impress
i've.
After the large number of relatives and
friends, who were present, had congratulate
en- the newly welded couple delicious
wedding supper was served in the dining
hall, which was lastly decorated with
smilax, palms and pink gladolas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hookway left on the even
ing train for Detroit, and before reaching
their home, will visit Washington, New
York and other eastern points. They will
be at home in Owosso after August 1st no
cards being issued.
Those present from this city were: Mr..
and Mrs. w. Il. Hookway, Mr. and Mrs
K. W. Woodward, Misses Grace Woodard
Dolly Murray and Ivsh Peterson, Messrs
Q. E Rigley, Jr, and Carl Beuter.
The following from the Saginaw Even
ing News of Saturday last attests the
popularity of Mrs. Hookway, and will be
of interest to her Owosso acquaintance:
A series of entertainments has been
given during the past week in honor of
the Marskey. Hookway nuptials, which
occur next Tuesday. Monday evening
Miss Otto Barrie entertained at her home,
six-handed pedro being played. Fred NJ.
Wylie was awarded the gentleman's SOU
venir, a fine stick pin, while Miss Char
lotte Thompson won the lady's souvenir,
a handsome spoon. Among the guests
were the Misses Horsman and Marshall,
of Owosso, and Miss Schuette, of Pitts
burg Tuesday afternoon Miss Margaret
Mercer gave heart party, about thirty
ladies being present. The decorations
were in red, white and blue. The SOU
venir of the day was flag pillow, which
was won by Miss Florence Hadley. We'd
nesday afternoon Miss Charlotte Thomp-
son entertained at hearts at her home in
the grove, the colors being pink and
white. The prize as awarded to Mrs.
John Mercer. Miss Thompson was as
sisted by Miss Grace Rouse and the Miss
es Evelyn and Jane Mershon. Miss Angie
Montgomery entertained Thursday after
noon, the table decorations being Ameri-
can beauties and asparagus plumosa,
each guest being given hand painted,
heart.shaped name card, that of Miss
Marskey bearing the picture of a bride.
Another pleasing feature was the ice
cream which was served in the form of
pink hearts, that of Miss Marskey being
thrust through with golden arrow.
evening Mr.. and Mrs. yelling
ton Morse gave Clutch lunch" at their
home, 426 North Jefferson avenue. This
was altogether one of the most pleasing
events of the week, among the guests be-
ing Mr.. Hookway, of Owosso, and Mr..
Ward, of Cincinnati. Yesterday Mrs. w.
G. Cornwell gave an afternoon tea.
The following are from Mondays issue
Of the same paper:
At the breakfast party given by Mrs.
w. T. Cooper Saturday in honor of Miss
Marskey, hidden names was the game,
Miss Charlotte Thompson winning the
The guests from out of town
we're Miss Marshall, Of Corunna, Miss
Webb, of Jackson, and Miss Williams, of
Rochester.
Saturday evening Mrs. VIM. Schuette
entertained about seventy-five guests in
honor of Miss Marskey, Miss Schuette,
md Miss Jenkins. The decorations were
Tags and bluebells. Different games were
played and souvenirs were awarded to
Miss Marskey and Clarence E. Pease.
Miss Marskey's prize was pillow work.
d in the national colors.