The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-06-10
RUTH
HANNA
is WE'D
President Roosevelt
Signs Certificate as
a Witness
The COuntry'S Top Crust Vie
With Each Other in Do
ing Honor to the
Occasion

Cleveland, O., June 1O.-The mar
riage certificate which Miss Ruth Han
ma, youngest daughter Of Senator and
Mrs. Marcus Hanna. bore away from
st. Paul's Episcopal church today con.
tanned the signatures as witnesses OF
the President of the United States and
several United States senators and
members OF the diplomatic corps at
Washington. Miss Hanna, one Of the
most notable and popular figures in
Cleveland and Washington society be.
came the wife OF Joseph Medll Nc
Cormick, OF Chicago.
The presence OF Mr.. Roosevelt and
a large number of other distinguished
guests, together with other incidents
which attended their union, rendered
the wedding an event of national in.
terest. Cleveland has been the scene
Of numerous notable weddings in the
past, but at none Of them has the at.
tendance Of famous personages been
equal TO that at today's function in ST.
Paul's church.
The interior of the church. which is
well adapetd 10 artistic floral arrange.
ments, presented a delightful picture
Gorgeousness was contemplated in
the decorations. on the contrary. II
was the desire OF every one closely
connected with the event to have
American simplicity reign, and this
was done, though II was an elegant
simplicity. Roses were freely used in
the decorations. In the high chancel
more than 200 palms, large and small.
were arranged, and curtain Of green
hid the carved oak reredos.
The musical arrangements we're on
a scale fitting TO the ceremony. The |
exercises were begun with the "Lohen.
grin" bridal music. Soon after 70
o'clock, in he midst OF a glorious burst |
of music from the organ and choir. the |
wedding party entered The brides. !
maids headed the procession, followed |
by the maid OF honor. Miss McCurdy |
unattended and then Ruth on her
fathers arm. followed by President
Roosevelt and Mrs. Hanna. The ush.
ers brought up the rear During the |
ceremony the President and his
daughter, Alice. occupied the foremost
pew.
The bride wore the conventional
wedding gown, built OF the soft. SHIN
mering folds OF white peau de sole. A /
cluster OF orange blossoms was fast.
ened at the left side on the waist line,
and the veil was made of splendid
piece OF point lace, extending almost
to the train.
The bridal party were met at the
steps by the groom and his best man.
his brother, Rutherford Mccormick.
The bride and groom were met at the
chancel steps by Bishop Leonard and
Mr., Billings. of the wellknown school
at Groton. Mass Mr.. Billings read hhe
charge, Bishop Leonard afterward of,
hciating az the marriage ceremony
proper at the alter rail
The ceremony over. President Roos.
evelt and several other distinguished
guests signed the marriage certificate.
The bridal party and relatives and in.
innate friends then repaired to Glen.
mere" the beautiful suburban home
OF Senator Hanna, where an elaborate |
wedding breakfast was served.
Seated with the newly.wedded
couple We're the bridesmaids. Senator
and Mrs. Hanna, Ambassador and
Mrs. Mccormick President Roos.
evelt and his daughter Alice. Other
tables We're set upon the lawn. and
covers We're laid for l5O. The police
and secret service men were especial
ly active. and kept close vigil on the
house and grounds Picked officers
were on duty at all portions OF the Vi. |
cinity.
Mr. and Mrs, Mccormick win spend |
their honeymoon at Monticello H.. |
and later viii take up their residence |
In Chicago.
Joseph Medin Mccormick. although |
young man, and just beginning for
himself, has a fine heritage. He is the
grandson Of the late Joseph Medm.
editor Of the Chicago Tribune. and his |
father is ambassador to Russia Since |
his graduation from Yale in 1880. Mr.
Mccormick has been ON the stan OF |
the Chicago Tribune.
The bride OF today is girl OF dis J
tinction and poise, an American girl !
OF the finest type. She is tall and |
slender with expressive features and
a hne carriage. She cares more for
outdoor sports than for the pleasures
OF society, and has long been devot.