The Forrest City times., 1898-10-14
REIsS.TOWNsEND WEDDING.
Beautiful Service at the Church and
Elaborate Reception at Home Of
the Bride.

I Last evening Mr.. Harry II. Reiss. son
of Charles and Mrs. Reiss, and Miss Nell
Townsend. only daughter, of w. b. and
Mrs. Townsend, were united In the holy
bonds of matrimony at the Presbyterian
church.
The church was very handsomely deco.
rated by Mrs. Martin. A huge bell OF
roses and smiiax hung above the chancei
where stood the bride and groom when
they took the marriage VOWS.
BY o'clock large number of friends
aud relatives OF the contracting parties
had assembled at the church. Miss Ina
Pagan played pipe organ selection. and
The sweet voice Of Miss MaAde Trower
was heard in the beautiful song, because
1 Love You, Dear" Memberships Wed.
ding March followed and the bridal party
marched in the following order: Ber-
ihier Yost and Ellsworth French, Noble
l,eathers and Miss Ellie Stewart, Ed.
i;eiss, brother of the groom, aud Miss
Edna James, OF Pana; the br ide aud groom
To be. Rev. A. l.. L. Ewert pronounced
tile beautiful service OF the Methodist
Episcopal church. beginning with the
contracting parties kneelng. and short
prayer. The bride was atlr2d in a lovely
gown VI white organde. Miss james.
maid OF honor, pink, and Miss Steward,
green, aud Ell. Reiss. best man, aud the
nshers, Messfs. Ber,hier Yost. Ellworili
French and Noble Leatbcrs, conventional
evening dress.
Following the ceremony, "A reception in
Two srctiuns MAS given at The home of the
brides parents, -four $50 to $3.50 and
nom $3.50 10 IL. The latter section was
principally composed Of The Kasksskia and
hooking clubs. II was very elaborate
affair, aud most dainty supper was
served. The presents were numerous and
nioot ot them Ut practical value. Among
these WAS deed for house and lot from
the brides parents. The happy couple
eft Tor ro,edo, Ohio, Ola the east bound
oi their hosts of friends.
MIR. Harry Reiss is one Of the most de-
servedly popular young men in Shelby
yiile, ayoung man of moral worth and re-
spected citizen. For eight or ten years he
has been trusted salesman Of shoes for
kleeinan, Goldstein 4 Sons, aud his
courteous manner and evident good sense
has made for himself warm place in the
esteem OF patrons OF that establishment.
The bride is the only child of Hon. w.
Il. and Mrs. Townsend. Her life, too,
mas been spent in Shelbyvile. and those
who have been blessed by her acquaint.
ance, love her best. That is the highest
compliment that can be paid any one. She
is accomplished in music and art, and has
been for years great favorite in the
select circle in which she moved.
To the best wishes Of all who know Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Reiss, the Union desires
to add its heartiest wish. May they long
live To enjoy the very best the giver OF all
good things can bestow upon them
Among The attendants from distance
were: Misses Edna James. Pana; Jean
nette Penwell, Danvile; Ida Rogers, Mat.
tooh; No Anderson, Charleston; Ida Nc
Ciure, Sullivan; Bertha Schwartz, Fnday.
aud Miss Baker, Sheldon, and Mrs Foster.
fuscola: Mrs. kilner, Sullivan; Mrs.
Mary ReiSs, Tcrie Haute; Mrs. Rose
Deprrt. Terre liaute; MIR f. l.. Vadakin,
uncle of the bride. Forrest City, Ark
) 'eib. VILE (lllinos) Daily Union.