The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-02
FIVE WEDDINGS
YESTERDAY
Cupid Pierced Ten HeartsWith
His Arrows.
BEGINNING OF NEW YEAR
Was Most CONSPICUOUS Time
for the Ceremonies.

ding day in Wichita. Cupid was busy
from morning until late at night, and
through his capers many hearts were
united, and many prominent Wichita peo-
pie resolved on New Years day to choose
the path of matrimony. Five weddings
occurred in this city yesterday. Miss Al
Derta Frohman and -ar. George Alexander
were married at 3 p. m, at 81 North
Market street; Miss Nellie Haythorn and
Mr. e I. Hollingsworth at higa noon, at
S43 North Topeka avenue; Miss Mary
southwell and Mr.. George Burns at 4
o'clock, al the South Emporia avenue NJ
Z. church; Miss Emma Gerteis and Mr..
otto Londereger at m, at 335 North
Topeka, and Benjamin Durfee and Miss
May Edwards were married at the home
Oh the brides mother, at o'clock last
night
The contracting parties were estiraa BILE
young people, and those who are resi-
dents of this city are prominent socially.
Many of the decorations showed the hand
OF an artist, while the presents received
were too numerous and beautiful for de-
scription.
Miss Alberta Frohman and Mr.. George
Alexander were quietly married at the
home of the bride. 81 North Market
street. at O'Clock yesterday afternoon,
ir the presence of the family and rela-
tives and a few intimate friends of the
contracting parties.
The home was handsomely decorated
for the sim NIT nd
green. The bride wore a handsome gown
o. white silk and carried q large bouquet
OF beautiful white roses. The bride and
groom entered the parlor unattended to
the music of a wedding march Rev
Bradt, pastor of the First Presbyterian
church, with a very pretty ceremony
pronounced them husband and wife.
After the ceremony and congratulations,
sumptuous wedding supper was served
in the dining rooms. Evergreens, ferns
and flowers entered into the decoration
Of the table and rooms. which presented
q most beautiful appearance.
Miss Alberta Frohman is one of
Wichita's most charming, accomplished
and beautiful young ladies. She has lived
In this city all her life and her personal
charms have endeared her to all who
ing and music
George Alexander is a Wichita boy
being born and reared here He is a
young man of much ability in his chosen
profession the law, and besides being
prominent In business circles, is well and
favorably known in the social life of the
city.
The couple received many valuable
presents and membranes.
Both of the contracting parties have a
host of friends who wish them a long and
happy welded life.
One of the most beautiful and impress
sive weddings that has occurred in this
city this season was that of Miss Mary
Southwell and Mr.. George Burns at the
South Emporia Avenue NJ z. church yes
terday afternoon. The church had been
handsomely decorated for the occasion.
a great arch of palms stood just back of
the altar, forming a rich background.
All the decorations were green and were
arranged in such a way as to give an ar
tistic effect. While the invited guests
were being seated, the Henry the VIII
March was sweetly played by Mrs. i.
Higginson and son. Charles Higginson.
Promptly at O'Clock, TO the music of
Lohengrin's Wedding March, the bride,
accompanied by her maids, Misses Cora
Crawford and Bertha Southwel, and the
groom. accompanied by Thomas Bosticll
and Harry Constant, his groomsmen,
left their places in the rear Of the. church
and marched forward to the altar, the
bride and bridesmaids marching UP the
right aisle and the groom and grooms-
men passing up the left aisle The two
parties met before the altar and here,
while soft strains of music filled the
church. the beautiful ceremony was per-
formed, Rev. H c. Wharton oflcia ting.
Immediately after the ceremony. the
bridal party was driven in cabs 10 the
home of the bride. where, at 4:S0 p. m.
the reception took place. When the
guests arrived. they were received by
the bridal party, and after congratula-
tions, elegant refreshments were served.
The bride wore Il neat and stylish blue
travelling suit and the bridesmaids were
dressed in white. The groom and grooms-
men wore black.
Miss Mary Southwell is a charming
young lady, popular and favorably
known by ali her friends She possesses
many personal charms that will make
her an ideal companion. She has lived
in this city all her life and her many
friends expressed their regret that she
must leave tiIem.
Mr. Burns formerly lived in this city
and for years was the efficient employe
OF the Lehman igginson Grocery COM
rany. When the company established n
branch house at Enid about year ago.
Mr.. Burns was made manager of il.
which position he is now holding. He
q an Industrious young man and is max
ing a success in business
.dary beautiful and valuable gifts were
presented TO the couple.
After a few happy hours spent with
friends. the bridal couple left over the
Rock Island last night for their new
home at Enid
At high noon yesterday, at the home
Of the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. O.
Hawthorn. sis North Topeka avenue. the
words were spoken which made Mt =
T. Honingsworth and Miss Nellie Hay
thorn husband and wife 1t was quiet
wedding. only members Of the family
and a few intimate friends being pres
ent TO witness the ceremony. Fhe home
~as deliberately decorated with ropes Of
evergreen and with palms and profu-
sion Of holly and mistletoe-
Before the ceremony, an appropriate
.olo was sung by Mrs. W. L Thomas,
n sister Of the bride.
tile Marguerite Coates. prettiiy dressed
4. white. acting flower girl. preceded
the bridal couple. who. accompanied h
Miss Belle Haythorn and Mr.. Ira Be