The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-09-18


on Thirteenth avenue Sc, was the scene
of charm1ngly appointed wedding last
evening, when their daughter Mary and
Walter Lewis Benedict were married. The
house was, a bower of bright autumn
leaves. The bay window in the second
parlOr, where the service was read, was
banked with palms, among which great
clusters of hydrangea blossoms were
placed. ~ .s,@<..
Miss Ethel Carter of st. Paul was at
the piano and played selections from
"Lohengrin" before the service, and Hen
selt's Loves Song during the reading
of the vows by Rev. M. D. Hardin. The
white ribbons to form the aisle were held
by young men and young women from the
fraternities to which the bride and bride
groom belong They were the Misses
Greta Smith, Vida Brugger and Agnes
Craik of Delta Delta Delta, and Messrs.
Purdy N. Kiefer and Henry Lovett O
Sigma Chi. Garf1eldzMeyers was best ma,
and Miss Kate Bennett was maid of hon
or. Miss Bennett wore cream embroi-!
dered muslin over pink taffeta, trimmed
with lace applique. and carried pink roses.
The BRIDES gown was of white silk tissue
over taffeta The skirt had four gradu-
ated founces and the bodice had yoke
and cuffs of duchess lace. She wore a
veil and carried shower bouquet offwhite
sweet peas.
About 200 guests were present and the
bridal couple were assisted in receiving
by Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Mrs. Lewis Ben
nedict and Mrs. A. L. Croker. The as
sisting young women were the Misses
Robbins Ide1ia Baehnan 4 Frances Ben
nett, Ruth Babcock; Laura jacob. Janet
Priest. Edith Robbins, Jane Bennett, Net
tie Pratt and. Belle; Parker. Frappe, was
served by the Misses May Benedict and
Kathrine Crocker.
Mr. Benedict and his bride left for a
short trip and they will 'be at home at
1907 Sixth street Sc after Oct. Is.
Among the weddings of last evening was
that of Miss Belle Ethelyn Matteson and
Davis Fuller King of Buford, N. D., which
was solemniZed in Grace Presbyterian
church Miss Bessie Tyler played the we'd
ding march and the .;ushers were Lewis
Matteson, Hermott Hayes, Arthur Merry
and Fred Hobart. Little Lucille Yerxa
was the flower girl and wore a pale blue
organdie frock, and carried a basket Of
rose leaves. Mrs. A. H: Yerxa of, Denver,
Co.., was her sisters maid Of honor and
wore pink crepe trimmed with lace, and
carried American Beauty roses. The
brides gown was of cream mousseline de
sole over. silk, with stock and bertha Of
point lace. The bridal bouquet was Of
| roses. Mr.. Yerxa was best man and Rev.
F.. B. Mickey read the service 49,,
! A reception followed at the home Of
Nstreet. Pink and white asters and srnilax
frightened the rooms and the basket Of
flowers formed the centerpiece in the
dining room. Only the near friends were
present and the guests numbered 80.
Mr.. and Mrs. King left on the evening
! train for Williston, N. D., and they will be
at home in Buford after Oct. Is. Mrs.
Kings travelling gown was of black and
white cloth. with a hat to match" il 80
|
Miss Rachel E. Young Of Randolph, N.
/ Y, and Warren S. Town of Flaxton, N D.,
4 were quietly married this morning in the
parlors of the Nicollet hotel. Rev. G: J.
/ Tannar read the service in the presence Of
/ a small group Of guests, which included
Mrs. Adelaide Gale jerks; Mrs. c. H.
Slack, Miss Minnie Beard, William. C.
/ jerks and Master Ellis Slack. The bride
arrived from the east this morning. Mr..
and Mrs. Town will spend several days in
! the city before going to their new home in
! Flaxton. = K. 90.
Miss Martha Lena Hammer and r. J
/ Keefe Of North Redwood were married
4 Tuesday in the church IF the Tn m 1ote