Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-24
WEDDINGS TO-DAY.
Several Happy Couples United in the
 Bonds of Matrimony.

\ very pretty marriage between two popular persons of this city was sol emnized at 3 o'clock this morning all St Patrick's church, the contracting couple being James Bowes or DuDlln street and Miss Frances Hanlon of South Wilson street. Rey Father Gleeson performed the ceremony and also celebrated the nuptial high mass which followed. The bridesmaid was Miss Frances Bowes, d sister of the. groom, while Frank Tobin, cousin of the groom, was best man. Notwlth- standing the inclemency of the wealth CT the church was well filled With friends of the young couple.
 As the wedding party walked slowly down the aisle to the sweet and iil- spring strains of Mendelssohn's we'd ding march, 1t was indeed q pretty and inspiring vision which greeted the eyes of those present in the church. The bride was attired in handsome gown of white mouSseline trimmed with ap- plioue lace and ribbon, and carried bouquet of brides roses and white prayer book. A beautiful costume of white silk lawn with lace trimmings was worn by the bridesmaid, who car ried bouquet of bridesmaids roses. The grooms gift to the bride was q
 
 the bridesmaid and best man were re spectively an amethyst ring and pair of gold cuff links.
 After the. marriage ceremony wed- ding reception was held at the home of the bride'sl parents, MT and Mrs Jeremiah Hanlon of South Wilson street The presents were many ana costly, evidencing the popularity of the married couple. The groom is pop ular member of Company G, Second regiment, c. N. G., and is a callman at the Citizens Hose company. The bride Is highly estimable young lady and has numerous friends. The bridal pair left on the 1:2S train for New York. where they will enjoy their hon. | eymoon. After April 30 they will De at home to their friends at their future residence, 1120 East Main street.
 Among the out of town guests were Mir and Mrs Peter Terrell and Mrs k. Zeglameyer, Naugatuck; John and Elizabeth Mcdonald, Fall River, Mass, and Mrs Desmond, Boston.
 Charles Freshour of Greenfield and Miss Lillian Provost, daughter of Mir and Mrs Joseph Provost of Maple street, were united in marriage this afternoon at 4 o'clock at the residence of the Rev Dr Davenport, pastor Of the Second Congregational church. Miss Florence Provost was bridesmaid and George Christian was best man. Both the bride and the bridesmaid wore handsome costumes of pearl color broadclotl, trimmed with white silk, and wore picture hats to match. Each carried bouquet of roses. The groom's gifts to the bride and brides maide were respectively diamond stick pin and a gold bracelet.
 After the marriage ceremony fare we'll tea was held at the home of the brides parents on Maple street. MT and Mrs Freshour will leave on the s:o7 train for Hartford, where i'll ad- dition to other places they will speifd their honeymoon. On tehir return they will reside in Greenfield. The bride is well known in this city. She dng department of the Waterbury Clock Co. The groom is employed in an express office in Greenfield. The many wedding gifts are tokens of the esteem in which they are held by their many friends.
 | Miss Catherine Coogan, 5T3 North Main street and Michael Ryan. 42 Clay street were married ill St Thomas.s l church by the pastor, the Rev Father Crowley, this morning. The witnesses were Miss Nellie Coogan, sister of the bride and George Bowling of Bea- con street The ceremony took place at o'clock and the bridal party drove directly to the Naugatuck depot whence the welded pair started on q short tour.
 | William J. Ryan of Hopeville and Miss Ella Shea of State street were married this morning at G:30 o'clock al the Immaculate Conception church by the Rev Father O'Brien. Thomas Gar roll was best man and Miss Alice Griffin was maid of honor. The con. pie left for wedding tour.