The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-19

and Flora Eagle and the Misses Catherine
and Mary Neiman. The bridegroom was at
tended by Ralph Lancaster. Thomas Har-
vey. Carl Wallick and Eugene Case Inc
ceremony was conducted by the Rev MT
Criley, of the English Lutheran Cnurch,
who had married the brides parents.
wedding breakfast was served and Mr.. ana
Mrs. Phipps left on a noon train for their
home I'm Peoria Ill Among the guests were
Mr. and Mrs Stephen B. Wilson, of Lewis
vile, grandparents of Mr.. Phipps.
GRAHAM-WHITCOM
A pretty home wedding yesterday was
that of Miss Hope Whitcomb and Mr..
Ernest Graham, of Confluence Pa, which
was solemnized at the home of Mr.. G. \.
Eldridge, 10 Maxwell avenue, Irvington.
The ceremony performed at $3.50
o'clock, the Rev. George n. Eldridge Off
ciating, and was witnessed by the members
and friends of both families, and large
number of Irvington friends. Miss Whit
comb and Mr.. Graham were formerly in
college at Butler together, the latter gradu-
ating with the class of 1900. The ceremony
was pronounced in the west parlor, where
a bank of palms formed an attractive set
ting for the bridal party, which came down
the stairway and entered from the east
door. An orchestra, screened by palms,
played the wedding march from "Lohen-
grin for the entrance The groom entered
first with his best man, his brother, Errett
Graham, of Confluence, Pa, and the
groomSman, Jason Z. Elstun. They We're
followed by the bridesmaid, Miss Hilda
Eldridge, and the maid of honor, Miss
Lenora Eldridge, both of whom carried
large bouquets of red and white carnations.
Two little flower children, Harriet and
Donald Badger, carrying baskets of sweet
peas. preceded the bride. During the cere-
mony the orchestra played softly from
the ..Mendeissohn' wedding march The
bride wore gown of white Organdie and
carried a bouquet of red Bride roses.
After the ceremony a large reception was
held at the Eldrioge home in honor OF Mr..
and Mrs. Graham and Mr.. and Mrs. Place.
The parlors were festooned with vines and
green foliage. In the dining room sweet
peas and carnations predOminated. Among
the out-of-town guests present were Mr..
and Mrs. A r. Polling, Mr.. and Mrs. j. z.
Hanger, Mr.. and Mrs. George Crhtenber-
GER Miss OOlOoah Burner, MessrS. Robert
and Archibald Keltner, Mr.. and Mrs. r. L.
Woodruff, Mr.. Willis and Miss Edith
Walker OF Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
McCoed of Kansas City, Mr.. and Mrs. w;
II. III. Graham of Winnipeg, Manitoba, and
Mrs. +. S. Ames of Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Graham left last night on
Joseph Graham's private coach for the
East. They expect to spend most of their
honeymoon in Washington ID. c. They will
be at home in Confluence. Pa, after July 10.
PLACE-GRAHAM
The marriage of Miss Mary Graham,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. H. Ora
ham, and Alfred Place, of Chicago,
took place yesterday afternoon, at
half-past 2, at the Downey-avenue
Church, in Irvington. The church was
beautifully decorated in palms and pink
and white flowers. The bride, gowned in
white satin, wearing veil and carrying an
arm bouquet of white roses, entered the
church on her fathers arm to the strains or
the wedding march from 'Lohengrin. She
was preceded by the grOOmsmen, Ernest
Graham and Errett Graham, her brothers,
James Gavin and Will Edridge, who were
followed by Miss Edna Thompson and Miss
Lena Washburn, of Rensselaer,, in dainty
gowns of pink and brOad-brimmed picture
hats. Following them were Miss Alta
Place. of Bowling Green, o., sister OF the
groom. with Miss Cora Emmerich, OF In
dianapolis, who wore gowns or white or
candle. The maid of honor came next, Miss
Fay Shower of Indianapolis Her gown
was of pink and she carried an arm bou-
quet of ferns. The bride was met at the al
tar by the groom. with his best man, DR.
Watson. of Chicago. The marriage cere-
mony was performed by DR.. l. j. Mercer,
of Edinburg. uncle of the groom. assisted
by DR.. Norton, pastor of the Downey-ave-
HEROLD-REIDY.
Eugene j. Herold, of Swift City. and
Miss Nellie Reidy. of Spencer, were mar
ried on Wednesday afternoon at the resi-
dence of the brides grandmother. Mrs.
Mary Reidy, at Spencer Miss Reidy is
a popular young lady graduate of the Spen-
Ger High School, and Mr.. HerOld is pros
porous merchant of his home town.
PEARSON-BOYER.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
GOSHEN, Ind, June 1S.-The home OF
Mr.. and Mrs a. p. Boyer. in this city. was
the scene of a brilliant wedding this even
ing. when. at 8 o'clock, their daughter,
Mertie Marie, and Mr.. Joseph Pearson, of
Evanston, H., were married by the Rev.
DR.. H. l.. Van Nuys. in the presence of
about two hundred guests many of them
from out of town. The bride is accom-
plished a talented elOcutionist a graduate
of the Cumnock School of Oratory of Chi
cagO and previously was a student of the
University of Michigan. Her father is presi-
dent and principal stockholders of the Co
shen Manufacturing Company. The groom is
prosperous young real-estate and loan
cago. was best man: the brides sister Miss
Nellie Boyer, maid of honor. The brides
maids were the Misses Aera Wigner.
Marion. Ind; celia Harvey, Bangor, Mich
Lula Pearson sister of the groom, and
Minnie Boyer. sister of the bride. The home
ture OF the arrangement was most care
fully appointed. A sumptuous wedding col
lation followed the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs.
Pearson will be at home after Aug. at
the Gladstone. Evanston.
WOOLLEY-WILkIN
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
SUMMITVILLE, Ind. June 1S.-A pretty
home wedding to-day was that of Miss
Blanche Wilkins. daughter OF w. II. Will
kins. and Ardra c. Woolley. at the family