Abilene weekly reflector., 1901-08-22
A Beautiful Church Wedding.

A Beautiful Church Wedding.
From Thursdays Daily.]
At Trinity Lutheran church at
o'clock last evening, Rev. Fuller Berg
stresser officiating, were marries
MISS Lena Sutter, eldest daughter O.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Sutter, and Mr.
Perry Bigelow Barber Of Topeka
About 800 guests we're present.
The church was beautifully deco
rated with golden glow, palms, as
paragus, and lilies-the whole pulpit
front being banked with flowers and
flower curtains reaching back on the
sides. The chandeliers bore great
bunches Of blossoms and the effect
was exceedingly pleasing. Mrs. H,
L. Humphrey presided at the pipe
organ and her skilltul touch fllled the
church with sweet music. Just be-
fore the bridal party entered Miss
Clara Case sang in her charming
manner the love song, with You,"
and then came the Lohengrin we'd
ding march and the procession down
the white-ribboned aisles to the altar.
Following DR.. VIM. McInerney and
VIM, Sterl as ushers, there came on
the south aisle first the minister;
then the bridesmaids, Miss Edith
Haskell of Boston and Miss Mabel
Barber Of Lawrence, sister Of the
groom; next the maid OF honor, the
brides sister, Miss Jennie Sutter; the
ring girl, the BRIDES pretty little
sister Laure, and last the beautiful
bride. Down the north aisle, follow
ing c. A. Snider and Oscar Sterl as
ushers, came the groom and his
groomsman, Mr.. William Brelsford
Of Topeka.
The BRIDES gown was of white
liberty satin' trimmings Of chiffon
and silk applique, tulle veil, and she
carried an arm bouquet Of brides
roses; Miss Jennie Suffers gown
was OF white silk muslin, all.over lace
yoke, silk applique trimmings Miss
Barber wore blue silk muslin, white
embroidered chiffon yoke and trim
mings; Miss Haskell wore pink silk
tissue, trimmings Of white and black
stitchings. All carried pink La France
roses.
The impressive ring service was
used and following the ceremony the
bridal party left the church on the
north aisle to the strains of Mendels-
sohn's wedding march. II was
throughout most delightfully."- ar
ranged and perfect wedding.
Following the ceremony the bridal
party was entertained at the Sutter
home on West Third, dainty wed.
ding supper being served.
A whole room was needed for the
valuable gifts received. They in.
cluded gold, silver, cut-glass, rare
china, etc., being among the finest
ever received in this city, worthy
tribute to the BRIDES popularity.
The bride has grown to womanhood
in this city and is one Of Abilene's
sweetest daughters, accomplished in
all social graces and beloved by all.
She was selected in 1899 as queen Of
Abilene's corn carnival, and presided
on that occasion with truly queenly
dignity. Kansas has no more beauti-
full or more lovable girls than she.
The groom resided here for two years
and won the esteem Of all by his man.
illness and worth. He is now head
clerk in one Of Topeka's leading drug
stores and has pretty home in that
city awaiting their coming. They
deserve all the joy that Fate can be-
stow and their hundreds OF friends
extend sincere good wishes. |
Mr.. and Mrs. Barber went to Salina
last evening and today went to Excel
sior Springs for a brief stay. They
will be "at home" in Topeka after
Sept. 10.
The out.of-town guests in addition
to those mentioned we're: Mr.. and
Mrs. Perry Barber, ST., Of Lawrence;
Mrs. Conner Thomas Of Kansas City; |
Mrs. j. S. Gates and L. W. Simmons
OF Salina.