The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-03
Social Circles.
SURPRISE TO MANY
Mrs. Alice Pillsbury Married to
Eugene W. Paige at Danville,
VT, Yesterday.
Announcement Comes as Surprise
to Many Of Mrs. Pillsbury's
Friends Here.

The marriage of Mrs. Alice Pillsbury
to Eugene W. Paige of New York was
solemnized very quietly yesterday at the
summer home of the brides daughter,
Mrs. Harold Osgood Ayers, at Danville,
VT. Attic the approaching marriage had
not been kept secret from Mrs. Pills
bury's circle of intimate friends, it will
be a surprise to many. Her family are
all in Danville for the wedding and Misses
Helen and Alice will remain with their
mother in Danville for the summer.
Mrs. Pillsbury was the widow Of Fred
Z. Pfllsbury OF the wealthy flour milling
family, and is the daughter of Mrs. H. 7.
Goodwin OF Minneapolis Mr. Paige is an
old family friend, and was brought up
near Danville, which is the brides, family
nome He is man of wealth, Is also
IN the flour business and is frequent
visitor in Minneapolis. 1t is probable that
the family will retain the Pillsbury resi-
dence in Minneapolis as winter home
for the next few years at least, but will
spend their summers at some point ac-
cessible from New York.
Miss Myrtle Smith was guest of honor at
a porch party this afternoon given by
Mrs. Charles Metz at her home, ITS
Humboldt avenue S. The decorations in
the hall and the parlors were in red
peonies mingled with green foliage and
in the dining,room pink sweet peas were
used with green. A large bunch of white
sweet peas tied with a pink bow desig-
mated the place of the bride-elect Mrs.
Metz was assisted in receiving by Mrs
G. S. Couch and Mrs. D. H. Wuizbacher
Several affairs will be given for Miss
Smith next week.
Mrs j. w George and Mrs GUY See
gave miscellany shower Monday even
ing for Miss Nellie Sheffel Pink peonies
were used thru the parlors and in the
dlnlng-room, where covers were laid for
tWenty-four a. large cluster of pink
peonies marked the brides place. Pink
and green ribbons fell from the chan
delier over the centerpiece Of peonies
Maude and Beatrice George brought the
gifts to the bride elect in a large basket
Tuesday afternoon Miss Louise Helm
rich became the bride of Emil Straka, a
St Paul musician well known in the city
Inc ceremony was performed at the home
of Mrs. H. E. Seibert, sister of Mr.
Straka, by Judge Bazille, Miss Clara
Heinrich attended her sister and Car
'Reidelsberser was best man. After Aug
Mr. and Mrs. Straka will be at home al
346 Market street.
The entire society of Westminster Pres
byter1an Christian Endeavor went
Wednesday evening to 1920 Stevens ave:
nue. to express approval of the marriage OF
their president, George l.. Hampstead, but
their d1sapproval of his not giving then
the slightest hint Of even an engagement
Inc announcements were complete sur.
prlses. Miss Violet Roberts, who repre-.
sented the Endeavorers, said in closing a
most fel1cltous speech that the society haC
decided that Mr.. Hampstead needed !;
roasting and to assist in the process
she produced a handsome chatting dish.
George Hampstead and Miss Lavins
Brown were married in Trinity church a.,
l-1tchfield in June by Rev. Carl Taylor
Aldlne Eastman and DR.. Percival Benni.
son were the ushers and Miss Bessie Ellis
and Miss Maud Mccall Of MINNEAPOLIS at
tended the bride as her maids. The mali
OF honor was Miss Mabel McCallun, ant
CHARLES Warren attended the bridegroom
| The bride wore a gown Of white chiffor
over Persian lawn and carried white roses
| The bridesmaids were gowned in cream
wolfe and carried pink roses. ~
The wedding breakfast and receptio,
We're given at the home of the brides sis
| ter, Mrs. c. A. Brasie, where the decora
tons were deliberately carried out II
white roses used with ferns and smilax.
Mr. Hampstead is chief instructor in tn
Archibald business college. and he met hi
bride several years ago, when both wer
teaching In North Dakota