The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-28
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The marriage of Miss Clara Lillian
Wommer, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frederick Wommer, and Adelbert d.
Blethen was solemnized last evening IN
Pilgrim Congregational church, which was
decorated with palms and White asters IL,
profusion. About 500 guests were pres
ent and as they arrived and were seated
by the ushers Charles kenning. Albert
Smith, J. J. Huss and Frederick Mosi-
mann, Miss Dora Rickard played pro-
gram Of music The bridal party entered
to the strains of the 'Lohengrin bridal
chorus, and the intermezzo from "Caval-
lera Rusticana'' was used as AN accom-
paniment for the service and the Men,
delsshOn march as a reCessOnal.
The brides attendants were Misses Nell
lie and Madge Bethen sisters Of the
bridegroom. Miss Nellie Blethen wore
blue mousseline de sole over blue silk and
carried pink lilies. Her sister was
gowned in pink mousseline de sole over
pink and her flowers We're white lilies.
The bride was in white chiffon over taft
feta. The skirt had a yoke Of lace and
was finished with two accordion pleated
flounces of chiffon and the tucked bodice
had medallions of Irish point lace. She
wore a tule veil which was caught with
q diamond brooch. the gift Of the bride
groom, and her flowers were bride roses.
Mr.. Bethen was attended by Charles
Nixon and Frederick Wommer and the
service was read by Rev. Mr.. Summer.
A reception followed at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Wommer, 725 Fourteenth ave-
nue. n. Red roses and palms decked the
rooms and asparagus fern wreathed the
chandeliers and draped the doorways.
Dahlias and sweet peas were In the sup
per-room on the second floor, where a
large bowl of pink sweet peas formed the
centerpiece. Smilax and satin ribbon fell
from the chandelier to the table.
The bridal party were assisted In re-
ceiving by MesSrS. and Mines. WOmmer,
Stemmel, Misses Kate Gleason and Clara
Schnitker Misses Stella Tuscany and
Kate Smith and Alex Tuscany gave a
musical program during the evening.
Frappe was served by Misses Zelda How
ell and Lou Monk and Mrs. Carl Sewer.
Misses Annie McGrath and Adeline
Hines were in the dining room. The out
of-town guests were Mrs Helen Blethen
of Rochester and Charles Franzen of Car
yer, MINI.
Mr.. and Mrs Blethen left for the east
to-day and they will be at home at 1914
Fremont avenue N. after Oct. 10. Mrs.
Blethen's travelling gown was Of blue
broadcloth with a hat to match.
A pretty home wedding took place yes
terday at high noon at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. VIII Shiffern. 1902 Linden ave-
nue., when Miss Jeanette Peterson and
John Wollerd were married Mrs. Ian.
sing was at the piano and played the
wedding march and a soft accompaniment
to the service. Miss Maude E. Wolf was
bridesmaid and wore white Swiss trim
med with ribbons and tucks. Her flow
ers were sweet peas The brides gown
was of white persian lawn fashioned with
lace applique and tucks She wore a veil
and carried bride roses. Roy A. Will
liams was best man. The service was
followed by a wedding breakfast. Sweet
peas were used in profusion through the
rooms. Mr. Wolerd and his bride left
on the afternoon train for Wisconsin.
They will return to make their home in
Minneapolis Mrs. Wollerd's travelng
gown was Of red trimmed with green and
white, and she wore a hat to match.
A quiet wedding took place yesterday
morning at the home of the officiating
minister, Rev. Stuart B. Purves, Fourth
street Sc, when Miss Ollie A. Anderson
and Myron NJ Ryder Of Marshall, Mich.
were married. A. L. Desarr gave the
bride in marriage. Mr.. and Mrs. Ryder
left for Chicago on the evening train and
they will be at home in Marshall after
Sept. Is.
Miss Carolyn Frazer of New York was
the guest Of honor last evening at a
unique railroad excursion given by Miss
ter Mrs. E. E. Reynolds, 2737 Chicago
avenue. Goldenrod and sweet peas fur
nished a fragrant decoration through the
rooms. About thirty guests were enter
tanned. The prizes were miniature travel
ing bags and trunks. Mrs. Reynolds anC
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Selden assisted the
hostess. Last week Miss Curtis enter