The Republican journal., 1903-07-02
WEDDING BELLS.

WooDBURY-JoH William b. Wood
bury of Hanover, n H., and Miss Maude
L. johnson were married at the home OF
the brides parents, DR.. and Mrs. Samuel
W. johnson, at the corner of Court and
Pearl streets, Thursday afternoon, June
25th, in the presence of few near relatives
and intimate friends. Among the guests
from out of town were Ernest Woodbury.,
brother of the groom, from Meriden, n. H.,
and Mrs. Woodbury., Mrs. Isaac M. Currier
of Bangor and Mrs. Mary II. Ross OF Halls
Quarry. The parlors were prettily decora-
ted for the occasion, with potted plants and
palms in the background. Rev. George S.
Mills of the Congregational church per-
formed the ceremony, using the ring ser
vice. The bride was dressed in white china
crepe, trimmed with silk applique and
white chiffon roses; bodice and skirt tucked
Her travelling suit was of brown tWlne
cloth, tailor made, with. hat to match. The
bridal couple were unattended. Following
the ceremony Il delicious lunch was served
in the diningroom by Mrs. g. 5. Mills ana
Mrs. Mary II. Ross. The wedding gifts
were beautiful and valuable, consisting OF
silver, china, cut glass, etc. Among the
presents were a silver service from the
brides parents and silver tea service and
tray from Mrs. Isaac Currer of Bangor.
The impression got about that the bride
and groom intended taking the boat that
afternoon for Boston, and as the boat
had been detained by storm there were
a. tO what their DlanS
would be- They departed by carriage, and
instead of going to Searsport as some sup
posed, they went to the H. P. Thompson
, cottage at Swan Lake for their honeymoon,
ccording to tn cir original plan. The bride
is one of Belfast's talented and popular
young ladies. She is a fine musician, has
had many private pupils, and for term
was instructor in piano music at the East
Maine Conference Seminary, Bucksport.
The family of the groom live in Wood
fods, Me-, but he is teacher in the train
ing school for teachers at Hanover, n. H.,
and that will be the home of the happy
Ouple.
GuRNEY-MAYHEw. A quiet home we'd
ding occurred at the home of MI. and Mrs.
George F. Mayhem, North Belfast, Wednes-
day evening, June oath, when their daugh-
ter, Miss Lulu, was united in marriage to
Mr.. Van Gurney of Waldo in the presence
of few near relatives. They were attend
ed by Mr. Guy Mayhem, brother of the
bride, and Miss Annabel johnson, a cousin
of the bride. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. Geo. S. Mills of Belfast. The hap
py couple were the recipients of many use
full and valuable presents, including silver,
china, glass, furniture, etc. They have the
best wishes of their many friends for
long and happy journey through life
NICHoLs-PUTNAM. Miss Lulie Putnam
/ of Belfast and Mr.. Warren A. Nichols OF
Searsport were married Tuesday evening,
June 23d, at 40 Forest street, Roxbury,
Mass, in the presence of few friends.
Miss Catherine Putnam, sister of the bride,
was bridesmaid, and Mr.. Ned c. 1eaton OF
StOneham best man. The parlor was very
prettily decorated with pink mountain
laurel. Rev. VIM. W. Bustard of the Dud-
ley St. Baptist church otficiated. The
young couple will reside in Stoneham, Mass.