The Republican journal., 1900-09-27
wedding Bells.

BRowN-MANsUR. Thursday evening,
Sept 9Th, the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred f.
Whitney, ~ Riverside street, WATERFOWL,
Mass, was the scene of quiet but very
pretty wedding The contracting parties
We're Lewis Harold Brown Of Charlestown
and Ellen Gertrude Mansur Of Waltham.
Only few of the intimate friends We're
present. Mr. Fred Issalet acted as best
man and Miss Alice J. Shaw was maid of
honor. The rooms were beautifully deco
fated for the occasion. The bay window,
Where the ceremony was performed, was
bower of flowers The bride looked very
sweet and lovely in a gown of white Swiss
mule, en- train, trimmed with white lace
anu white satin ribbon. She wore lilies Of
the valley and carried bouquet of the
same. The maid of honor was also gOwned
In white and wore pink roses. After the
ceremony dainty lunch was served, imme-
dlately after which the bridal party followed
by showers of flowers, took carriage to
NO, All Main street, Charlestown, the home
OF the groom, where the wedding reception
was held. They were met by large assem-
bly, of their friends who had gathered to
extend their congratulations and good
wishes. Refreshments were served, consis-
ting of sandwiches, ice-cream and cake and
fruit. The wedding gifts were beautiful
and useful. and will be appreciated not
only for their value but for the sake of the
glvers. Mrs. Brown is the daughter of the
late Daniel Mansur and Mrs. Emma (Stearns)
Mansur of Monroe. Maine, her former home,
hnr oh, 10 >;,rI1
of Monroe'S finest young ladies, beautiful
in form and feature, disposition and char
acter. Mr.. Brown is an employee on the
Maine Central railroad, and is a young man
Of good abilities and faithful in the discharge
Of every duty. He is very preserving in
making the most of his opportunities, and
we predict for him and his lovely bride
bright and prosperous future.
STIMPsoN-IIA ssELI.. Harry H. Stimp-
son and Miss Sadie W. Hassell were mar
| ried at the home of the brides mother. Mrs
John Hassell, No. loo Waldo avenue We'd
nesday evening, Sept. 10Th. The double
| parlors were opened as one, and the arch
| between them, the windows, the stairway
! by which the bride came down, We're neatly
twined with wild clematis. and an orange
f, and banana tree and potted plants were
arranged TO give very pretty effect. The
couple stood on white mat while the mar
riage ceremony was performed by Rev. RI
Capen. The bride was dressed in white
| silk muslin with lace and ribbon trimming
and carried a bouquet of bride roses They
were unattended. Ice cream and cake were
! served after the ceremony. The presents
| large circle of friends. Mr. Simpson has
| lived in Belfast since he was a small bow
| He attended the public schools, graduated
| from Belfast High school in 1898. and from
Rockland Business College in 1899 He is
at present assisting his grandfather, S G.
Simpson, in his market gardening, on the
farm on lower Congress street. The bride
is a native Of Belfast, graduate of Belfast
High school of the class of 1900 and has a
host of friends, especially among the young
people. The happy couple will reside at
Mrs. HasSells. The best wishes Of their
many friends 90 with them.
MORRILL,. Dr. I. \. Pearson. assisted
by Dr.. j. w. Pearson of Providence, r. l.,
performed surgical operation upon Rus
sell Gray last Thursday. The patient seems
to be improving ... Oscar Storer who has