Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-11-03
THE PARKER-HALL WEDDING.
An Event in Which Much Inter
est Has Centered.

ker, Jr., and Miss Ludie Weir SEQ
Hall, were united in the bonds of no
wedlock by Rev. NJ. l.. Butler, paste
The biddcn guests were seated an
all was expectancy, when the openin
chords of Lohengrin's wedding marcl
rendered by Miss Lucille Fortne
ushered in the bridal party, precede
by DIR. G. w. Day and Mr.. Tom BYRD
The attendants were Miss Elect
Davis, Miss Nell Byrd, Miss Carri
Goodykoontz, Mr.. Thomas Millard, 0
New York, Mr.. c. G. Hutchinson, o
Kansas City, and Mr.. n. L. Rider
Following these and precedingthebrid,
came Miss Sue Clark, the maid o.
honor, and little Lucille Milford, carry
ing the satin cushion, and last the
bride, leaning upon her fathers arm.
At the altar, the bride and groom
took upon themselves the VOWS which
shall unite them 50 long as life Ell
dures. The departure from the altal
at the conclusion of the ceremony was
by the other aisle from which the
bride had reached it. and in the path
way of the happy pair a little child
strewed flowers.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. J. o. Hall, and is one of
Vinita's most popular young ladies
popular not alone with the younger
set," but also with those of maturer
years who have the pleasure of her
acquaintance. In every respect Miss
Hall (now Mrs. Parker) may be re-
garded as Vinita girl, for she was
born few miles below here, aad has
grown to wOmanhoOd among us. Were
it not for the fact that she is still to
remain in our midst, Mr.. Parker
would have met with strenuous oppo-
sition in great many quarters in his
suit for the hand OF "MiSs LudI Ie."
Possessed OF face which tells of
an honest, kindly heart, disclosing the
cultured manners which travel and
good association bestOw, the attrac-
tivencss of the bride is easily
accounted for. Last night, gowned
exquisitely in white taffeta, covered
with embroidered illusion and very
trimmed in rare lace and
passementerie, and carrying a beauti
ful bouquet of brides roses, she was
pronounced beautiful.
The groom is a young practicing
attorney of this city, who came TO
Vinita upon graduating from the law
department. of Washington Univer-
'ity. Most of his life, however, has
been spent in the atmosphere of the
aw. He was with his father, L. +.
Parker, general solicitor OF the st.
louis & San Francisco railroad,
Until Oklahoma was opened to
ettlement, when young Parker, at
he age of l6, went there and settled
It Kingisher. In the course of a year
le was appointed official reporter of
he United States district court of
Oklahoma territory and later, private
ecretary 70 the governor of that ter
itory. In 1891 he went still further
vest to Santa Fe, n. NJ, and became
attached to the United States court of
and claims which visited most all the
western states and territories. De
'iring TO study law he resigned this
position in 1896 and returned to St.
Louis. Coming to Vinita a year and
half ago he was, in September, 1897,
appointed assistant United States
attorney of the Northern district,
which position he still occupies.
a pink and white effect was carried
1ut in al the bridesmaids costumes.
Miss Sue Clark was dressed in pink
taffeta, over which was worn white
trimmed in lace and shirred
The bridesmaids were
attired in white organdy, very elabor-
ately trimmed in satin ribbon, over
pink taffeta stripes. They wore large
black velvet picture hats and carried
Immediately following the cere-
mony reception was given at the
beautiful home of the brides parents
one Of the finest in our city. The
house was decorated in chrysanthe-
NUNS, bamboo and smilaX. The re-
freshments were as delicate as the
skill of the cooking club
(who have now lost their first member)
could produce, not the least feature Of
which was the punch bowl, presided
over very happily by Miss Fannie Mae
Mr.. and Mrs. Parker left on the
NJ, X. & II. 1858 train last night
for a two weeks tour of the west,
Denver, Salt Lake City, and
extending to the Pacific. They will
lClui ny luC cOuObClu lOulC duu sup
at Santa Fe, where a reception will be
given them by Governor Otero, a warm
friend Of the groom. With them will
20 the hope Of large circle of friends
md acquaintances that the future
nay hold all the happiness their
'ancy has painted.
One large room of the family home
vas devoted last night TO the presents
md a beautiful and costly collection
here was, a partial list of which is ap-
,ended:
L. F. Parker, Jr., presented to bride an
legant pearl broach.
L. F. Parker, St. Louis, elegant Stein
vay piano.
James o. Hall, house and lot and 500
n gold.
Mrs. ]. o. Hall, one dozen pearl han
lie knives, forks and spoons.
Thirty-eight pieces of elegant cut glass
nd two mirrors for glass: W. NJ.