The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-04
Social
Gossip

A very pretty wedding of "A fash
icnable nature occurred at st. Mary's
church. East Bridgeport, Conn, at
o'clock on Wednesday, June %, when
Miss Margaret Fitzpatrick. formerly
of Carbondalc, was united to j. ;.
Geiser, Of Wilkes Barre.
The church was beautifully decor
ated with roses. cut flowers and smi-
lax. The nuptal knot was tied by
Rev. Peter Mclean, rector of the par
ish. The impressive Catholic service
witn the ring was used. The bride
Wore a white silk gown, cut en- train,
with an oVerdress of white mousse
line de sole and vest trimmed with
white applique. and she carried
bouquet of bridal roses, with white
silk ribbon streamers.
The maid of honor, Miss Marjorie
Fitzpatrick, sister of the bride, wore
a gown of white organde, with white
silk trimmings, and the bridesmaid.
Miss Anna Geser, sister of the groom,
was attred in white silk with an over
dress of white mule.
The bride was given away by her
uncle, r. +. Walker. The grooms-
man was Hugh Fitzpatrick a brother
of the bride, and the ushcrs were
Gustave Geiser, brother of the groom,
J. L. Loavy and II. r. Brady, of
Bridgeport
After the ceremony an elaborate
luncheon was served at the home of
the brides uncle where the happy
couple received the conGratulat tions of
large number OF relatives and
friends. Mr. and Mrs. Geiser are now
on a wedding trip, which will include
Boston. Albany Saratoga and the
Pan-American exposition. They will
reside in Bridgeport. Both are we'll
known in Scranton.
Last evening al the Providence Pres
byterian parsonage, in an impressive
marriage ritual, Guy w. Osterhout and
Miss Phoebe Il. Smith were united In
holy wedlock in the presence of MEM
bers only of the two families.
The ceremony was pronounced by
Rev. DR.. Guild during which service
appropriate piano selections were soft
ly played by Miss Guild. The bridal
couple were attended by Fred Smith
and Miss Maud Sanders. of Hyde Park
Members of the families present were:
Miss Osterhout, Mr.. and Mrs. David
w. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Smith
MIR. ana MIS-. ID. Slnltn, MISS OSlcr-
hout, Miss Alice Osterhout, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Osterhout, Burton Oster-
hout, Mr.. and Mrs. c. Joe Gillespie,
Mr.. and Mrs. Shotton, Miss Jessie
Keefer Miss Ethel Lasell, of New Jer-
sey; Rev Or. and Mrs Guild.
The bride, Mrs. Osterhout, has for
several years been the accomplished
soprano Of the Providence Presbyterian
choir and generally popular in musical
circles in the city. Mr.. Osterhout is
a prosperous architect of Wilkes Barre,
in which city they will reside. Last
evening after the ceremony an infor-
NAL reception was given Mr.. and Mrs.
Osterhout by her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Smith, at their home at Main avenue
and Parker street. They were the re-
cipients OF ornamental and valuable
gifts from many friends.
Fred J, Williams and Miss Teresa
O'Boyle, both of this city, were mar
ried in the Episcopal residence on wy
oming avenue yesterday morning hy
Rev. ]. ]. Griffin. The bride was at
tended by Miss Nellie OBoyle, while
J. C. Ruane was groomsman.
Mrs. Thomas Phillips, of Lincoln
Heights. was rendered a surprise par
ty on Tuesday, the occasion of her
seventy-fourth birthday. A number OF
her relatives were present.