The Republican journal., 1900-07-12
Wedding Bells.

| DINsLow-ADAMs Tuesday, July Sd, the
people of South Montville and vicinity
were treated to something out Of the ordi-
nary course of country life-the wedding at
the church of the pastor and the organist,
Rev. Edwin A. Dlnslow and Miss Bertha A.
Adams. The bridesmaid and best man were
the niece and nephew of the contracting
parties, Miss Agnes Dinslow and Will p
Adams. At o'clock the words, 81 now
pronounce you man and wife," We're said
by S. c. Whitcomb of Bangor. The bride
was very becomingly gowned in soft gray
with white trimmings and carried a bouquet
of white roses. The church was beautifully
decorated and double arch with the letters
SD and a. was suspended before the altar,
with festoons and garlands of flowers on
the chandelier, while the recess of the pull
| pit was solid bank of ferns and flowers
1t was a stormy evening, but the house was
well filled. Among the visitors from dis
| lance were the groom'S brother, G. +. DinS-
low, Mrs. Dinslow and their daughter from
Richmond; his sister, Mrs. Cora Morse from
Midway, Mass. her sister Mrs. o. p. Fuller
son and daughter from Camden; Dr. and
| Mrs. f. A. Porter and LOantha Murry from
/ Pittstield After the ceremony the friends
| were invited tc the grange hall across the
street where an informal reception was
| held and lemonade was served. The pres
ents were numerous and many of them quite
| costly, including a chair from the Liberty
| lodge, Order of the Eastern Star a china
dinner set and purse of money from the
Grange and friends, a set of silver knives
and forks, tea, dessert and table spoons,
fruit knives. pie knife and a goodly amount
of china, glass ware, table linen, towels, etc
Mr. Dnslow comes from an old family of
Richmond, is "a graduate of the Lewiston
Biblical School, and is now engaged for the
second year as pastor OF the F. B. church
at South Montville. Mrs. Dinslow is the
daughter of John Q. and Nancy Adams of
SearSmont and is much esteemed by all, and
great help in the church and grange The
newly welded couple are making their
home at the country residence of Leonard
Cooper, where they will be pleased to enter
! tain all their friends, who wish them
prosperous, long and happy life.
BLoDG ETT-SwIFT. A very pleasant we'd
ding party gathered at the pleasant home of
! Mrs. Roseltha J. Swift, No. IA Grove street,
Wednesday evening, July 4th, when her
daughter, Miss Arletta A. Swift, was mar
ried to Mr.. George A. Blodgett. The deco
rations of the room were green and white,
and the bridal couple stood during the cere-
mony on a mat of evergreens and daisies,
| with a background of ported ferns. The
ring service was performed by Rev. A. A.
Smith. The bride was dressed in a white
silk trimmed with white lace and ribbons,
and carried white roses. Miss Annie May
Blodgett, sister of the bridegroom, was
bridesmaid. She was dressed in white
muslin, trimmed with white lace. Eugene
Swift, brother of the bride. was best man.
The happy couple We're the recipients of a
large number of useful and ornamental
presents, including wooden ware, crockery,
glass and china, furniture, etc. They are a
well-known and popular young couple and
their many friends wish them success and
happiness They will begin housekeeping
in Mrs. Frank X. Prescotts house at the
corner Of High and Peach streets
MEALAND-BLooD. Miss Minona May
Blood, second daughter of Mrs. Cynthia
Blood of Morrill,, and Mr.. Frederick A. Mea-
land of Waltham, Mass, were married at ,
p. m, Tuesday, July Sd, at the home of the
brides mother. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. Ashley A. Smith of Belfast. The
ta Sta mi cd for no
occasion, with running vines, ferns and
| roses. The bride was attired in white
! Swiss muslin and carried bouquet OF bride
roses. The maid of honor was Miss Olive
A. Blood, youngest sister of the bride, who
| wore pink muslin. Freeman NJ Hallett of
| Lowell, Mass, was best man. The groom
is foreman of the press room in the Orient
| Bicycle factory and rising musician. Mrs.
DR.. T. n. Pearson played the wedding
march, Mr.. and Mrs. Mealand were the
| recipients of many costly and beautiful
| gifts. Refreshments were served, and the
| couple left Immediately on bridal tour to
| Bar Harbor. On their return they will re-
| side at 30 Moody ST., Waltham, Mass.
| SMALLEY-CARTER. William H. Smalley
of East Northport and Miss Ida b. Carter
| of Belfast were married Saturday evening,
| June 30th, by Rev. l.. NJ. burlington at his
residence on Cedar street. Mr.. Smalley is
a calker by trade, a steady, industrious
young man, and his bride is a teacher in
grade four, South intermediate school. They
i began housekeeping in what is known as
the William Carter house on Northport
avenue. Their friends extend congratua-
tiOns and best wishes
| Transfers in Real Estate
The following transfers in real estate
were recorded in Waldo County Registry of
Deeds for the week ending July IL, 1900: