Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-09-04
Thorn % son-Farnsworth.


Island tNeb.) Daily Independent of Thurs
day Aug Goth will interest the many
friends of the groom in this county.
'Tong before the time announced for
the wedding ceremony to take place last
evening the large auditorium of the First
Methodist church was filled to overflow
ing with anxious friends to witness the
nuptials of Mr.. Albert Henry Farnsworth
and Miss Calle Emma Thompson, both
of this city. The church had been finely
decorated with palms, sweet peas and
asparagus, and the brilliant lights dis
played scene of beauty as the bridal
party entered the room. At the hour of
eight o'clock Miss Bessie Schwyn of
Wood River introduced the ceremonies
with the playing of Lohengrn's wedding
march as the bridal party marched up
the west aisle of the church, headed by
the ushers, closely followed by the brides
maids, the matron, the flower girl and
the bride, leaning on the arm of her
father. These were met by the groom
and his best man who emerged from the
door of the vestry and formed beautiful
group before the altar Before the altar
and the group stood Rev. Carr, the pre-
siding clergyman of the distinguished
occasion. The picture was now COM
plete. The beautiful ring ceremony,
with its ritual was pronounced, and
made the betrothed parties husband and
wife. The pastor pronounced his bene-
diction upon the happy couple and they
proceeded down the east aisle, preceded
by the matron and best man, the brides
maids and the ushers. During their exit
from the church the sweet strains of the
wedding march bid them hearty God
speed, and the party accompanied by
relativeSand friends retired to the home
of the brides parents where formal re-
cept;on was rendered.
''The bride was attred in suit of white
silk null, with long flowing bridal veil
and carried in her hand a bouquet of
white roses. She is the Oldest daughter
of Judge j. r. Thompson, is graduate
and successful teacher for the past few
years. She is one of Grand Islands
most estimabGe and charming young
ladies and the groom is a young man of
sterling worth, \ young physician of
much romise AID null of energy and love
for his chosen profession. He is gradu-
ate of the Chicago Medical College and has
taken full course in the Cook County
hospital. Mr.. Farnsworth has had a year
and half of successful practice i'll this,
his home city, and is the junior member
of the firm of Davis q FaHSworth. lie
and his bride formed one &C the prettiest
couples who had stood up befoSe a minis
ter for many day. The groom is the
oldest son of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. F. Farms
worth of this city.
THE brides maids were the Misses
Abbe Willard, Amanda Etting and
Isabel Dodge of Wood River and Miss
Grace Thompson, sister of the bride.
acted as maid of honor. They were at
tired in blue and white silk and Little
Miss Helen Hrgis acting as flower girl
was dressed in a pretty lace dress of
white trimmed in blue. The matron of
honor was Mrs. Mary Golden. The best
man was Mr.. Earl Farnsworth, brother
of the groom, and the ushers were the
Messrs. NJ. Colpetzer, Emil Wolbach,
Oscar Mayer and Otto Abbot. all of
whom were in evening attire The wait
ers were the Misses Houck Neff and Nan
Schwyn.
"At the home of the bride some very
handsome decorations had been prepared
for the occasion. A beautiful bower
trimmed with laces and flowers was con-
structed in which the bride and groom
held a reception for their friends. The
table decorations were blue and white
and the viands We're sumptious. About
fifty guests were present to greet the
happy couple at the home.
MANY elegant and useful presents were
received from friends. from all of whom
congratulations and best wishes were
extended. At midnight large company
of friends escorted them to the train
where greetings and good cheer were eX-
changed and an abundant flow of rice
indicated the good will of the party. The
midnight train bore them away on their
journey to Chicago and the lakes where
they will enjoy a few weeks outing be-
fore returning to their home in this city.
"Those from abroad who attended the
wedding were Thad Farnsworth, brother
of the groom and Miss Hunter, Broken
Bow, Misses Nan Schwyn of Doniphan,
Isabel Dodge of Wood River. Miss Jesse
Sears OF Genesee Illinois and Mesdames
L. l.. Wood and Armstrong and son
Leroy of Sargent, Neb."
Cards have been received announcing
the marriage of Thad. Luther Farms
worth to Miss Ivy Maude Hunter this
week Wednesday night at Broken Bow
Neb Congratulations to both happy
couples.