The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-11
At PRO-CAT HEDDAL
Marriage of Mr.. Mcdonald
and Miss Getto.
CELEBRATION OFHIGH MASS
Followed by Reception al
Home of Bride.

The previously announced wedding Of
Mr.. Thaddeus ]. Mcdonald and Miss
Sophia Adele Getto was most beautifully
solemnized yesterday morning at 10
o'clock at the Pro-Cathedral in the pres
ence Of a large number of the friends and
relatives of the bride and groom. Father
Francis Mcdonald, a brother of the
groom, of1ciated at the ceremony, after
which high mass was celebrated in which
Father Francis Mcdonald, Rev. Father
Then and the other priests of the city
officiated. The church was decorated
with numerous cut flowers and palms.
the altar being perfect bower of bios
SONS and vines
AS the bridal party entered the church
almost angelic music burst forth in a
bridal chorus which for pure and classic
melody is said to have never been equaled
in the Pro-Cathedral 1t was the Lohen-
grin chorus, in which Miss Persis Russell
sang the. solo. The procession to the
| altar was led by Mr. Miller of this city,
Mr.. Chas. Mcdonald OF Leavenworth and
Mr.. Louis Zimmerman Of St Louis, as
ushers. Next came the groom and his
best man, Mr.. Joseph Mcdonald of this
city, followed by Miss Josephine Getto, a
sister of the bride, who was the maid Of
honor, followed by the bride leaning upon
| her fathers arm. The usual wedding
| ceremony of the church was given, fol-
! lowed by the address of Father McDon-
aid, which was an eloquent and feeling
| discourse to the happy twain.
After the celebration of high mass the
| party returned to the elegant home Of
the brides parents corner of Water and
| Second streets, where a reception was
held and a most delightful time enjoy
| ed for several hours. On the arrival at
| the home large number of congratulate
! DRY kilograms were found. having come
| from every part of the country where
the groom and bride had friends. The
house was profusely decorated with smi-
lax and cut flowers, the dining room be-
| ing especially attractive in carnations
and smilax vines. Mrs. Casad was the
caterer and served a wedding dinner con-
sisting of six courses. Blume's orchestra
was engaged for the afternoon. The bride
and groom received many beautiful and
! costly presents, among which was gift
of $500 check by Mr. Getto to his
! daughter.
There were present at the reception:
Rev. Father Then. Rev. Father McDon-
aid of Atchison. Miss Mary Mcdonald
and Mr.. Charles Mcdonald of Leaven-
worth, Mr.. Louis Zimmerman, st. Louis;
Mr.. and Mrs. Stein, Kansas City; Mr.. and
Mrs. W. p. Mcdonald. Mr.. and Mrs. j.
| P. Mahan, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Meyers,
Mr.. and Mrs A. Hess. Mr.. and Mrs. J.
! D. AIcRea, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Eekert, Mr..
and Mrs. George Harsey, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. Bissantz, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Zimmerman,
! Miss Revelle, Miss Murphy, Mr.. Charles
| Miller Mr. Otto Zimmerman.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Mcdonald left on the $40
| Frisco train for a wedding tour. They
will visit all the principal eastern cities
| after which they will return and be at
home to their many friends after Janu-
airy % at the Hotel Carey.
Probably no young people in Wichita
have gone into the joys and responsible
selves with a sheet iron box two and a
and we'll wishes than have Mr.. and Mrs.
Mcdonald. Both have been in Wichita
many years and enjoy the love. conf
dence and respect of all the people. Mr..
| Mcdonald, the groom, is in the employ of
| the Wichita Wholesale Grocery company
as travelling salesman and has always
| been closely identified with the com
pany's interests. Miss Getto IS the
| daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Getto.
Mr.. Getto came to Wichita when it was
| young and uncertain and has helped TO
| build it. Some of the most substantial
! blocks in the city bear his name. The
daughter and bride is noted for her beau
/ tv and many good graces.