The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-01-06
ThistIer.McCIure.

In lola, was solemnized the, nuptial
of Mr.. Otis l.. Thlstler, of Chapman
Kans., and Miss Frances, oldes
daughter of Capt. and Mrs. w. II. Nc
Clure
The event was one OF wide interes
and note on account of the exteDsiv,
acquaintance of the bride and the
prominent position of the family
Over hundred guests were present
aud witnessed the ceremony perform
ed by Rev. DR.. Drake, Of the Presby.
terrain church, with the beautiful ring
service. The ceremony was perform.
9 beneath the arch of the south win
low of the south parlor, which was
appropriately decorated for the oc-
casion with mlsletoe and holly, with
he window hidden by beautiful
flowers. The two parlors were thrown
into one, and every available place
was covered with decorations of hol-
ly, misletoe and hot house flowers.
Miss Fanny ChastaiD presided at the
piano, and promptly at 8 O'Clock COM
nenced to play Mendellssohu's we'd
ting march. Trough the east door of
The north parlor the bridal procession
hen came. Florence Mitchell aud
Genie Fallensby, bearing white rib
bon which formed an aisle, came first,
followed by Miss Julia Mcclure aud
Miss Grace Beck, bridesmaids, and
Miss Clifford Mitchell, maid of honor
ind Mr.. Spilman, best man. The
bride and groom followed. When
he two rooms had been crossed, the
party faced about and DIR. Drake
stepped in front OF them. Mr.. Spill
man was on the left then Mr.. Thist-
Ter, Miss Mcclure and Miss Mitchell.
I was most beautiful picture aud
the bride held the gaze of the guests,
Is she stood, beautiful and calm, and
poke the brief responses in the cere-
nony. The music changed to Annie
Laurie, and assisted to make the
Gene deeply impressive.
Immediately after the cerem ony,
congratulations and good wishes were
showered upon the newly welded
pair and foe nearly an hour there was
continuous clasping of hands aud
uud embraces. Miss AIinroe SPARED
the guests Off and sent them into the
lining room where dainty we'd
lug dinner was served
Miss Frances Mcclure, the bride,
5 All lola gill, having lived in the
Ounty most of her life. She was
born in Ohio, but came 10 Carlyle
with her parents when mere
'hild and later to Iolawhere she
has been one of the leaders of
orial and musical circles all hT
life. She graduated from the High
school at the head OF her class.
Being of musical tastes she developed
her voice into charming alto and
for years was IA member of the
Presbyterian church choir. A few
years ago she went to the New Eng
land Conservatory of Music at Bos-
ton, returning an accomplished
pianist, and for the past two years
has bsen member of the faculty hav-
ing charge of the department of
music in the Dickinson county high
school at Chapman. A young lady
of cultivated mind, she added the
indispensable charm of sweet, sincere
womaniiness which won and held as
sincere admirers and warm friends
every body with whom che came in
contact. Universally admired and
loved, she leaves place in the hearts
of the people of lola which is akin to
the vacancy in the family circle, from
which she will be sadly missed.
Proud of her, happy in her bright
future, lola will rejoice in her joy
aud greve in her sorrow, holding in
loving remembrance Mrs. Thistler,
a. Miss Mcclure was ever esteemed
The groom, Mr.. Otis Thistler, Is n
comparative stranger here. His
home is at Chapman, Kansas, where
he Is engaged extensively in the cat.
tic business 1t was here that he
met Miss Mcclure and wooed and
won her, and his few visits to lola
are a u that have made him acquaint'
ed here. Those who know him best
believe him to be in every way a
gentleman worthy of his good for
tune. His standing at his own home
is shown by the fact that he formerly
represented his county in the Legis
lature. He Is good conversational.
ist and an able business man, having
amassed considerable fortune in the
cattle business. A cordial manner
laughing kind eyes, and frank hand
some appearance, are proofs of the
possession OF the qualities of heart
and mind which make good hus
band.