The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-04-07

ribbon and the bridal party approach
ed from the Guild room. The ushers
led the way. Misses Eva Spencer
and Louise Brockett of Des Moines
were maids of honor. They were
daintiIy clad in white and carried
bouquets of asparagus. Then follow
ed Miss Glenn Ashley, bridesmaid.
she wore a beautiful gown Of white
on green and carried a bouquet Of
lilies. Little Helen Moss oficiated
as flower girl, and was accompanied
in the procession by Jack Sheppard
The bride followed, supported on the
arm of her father. She wore a beau
tiful gown of crepe de CHEN, trimmed
in lace and made en- train. A beauti-
full bridal veil was draped gracefully
from the head and was caught up by
real "val'' lace, and she carried a
bunch of beautiful lilies. 90.
I The ceremony at the chancel rail
and before the altar was the full rit-
ualistic service of the Episcopal
church with the pronouncing of VOWS
and giving of the ring. The rcere-
mony is always beautiful, but the &C.
casion and the we'll known young peo-
pie plighting their troth made it ap-
pear more so to those who were wit
nesses. During the time of the SER
vice Mrs. Ray played SchumannSs
Traumerei, the harmony of which add
ed to the impressiveness Of the cere-
mony. The bridal party retired from
the altar in the reverse of the order
of ner husband. 1t was generally re-
marked that the wedding was one or
the prettiest that has been held In
the church. The Easter decorations
of the church were left intact for the
service and added not a little to the
beauty Of the occasion. The bridal
party upon leaving the church were
driven Immediately to the home of
the brides parents on High avenue
east, where a reception was held and
where the wedding collation. was
served. Mr.. and Mrs. Spencer re.
ceived the congratulations and good
will offerings of their many friends in
the parlor of the home and were as.
sisted in the duties of reception by
Mr.. and Mrs. Preston and Mr.. and
Mrs. Spencer. The home was hand,
sOmely. decorated for the occasion
and the affair was very pleasing
conclusion of the wedding program.
Mr.. and Mrs. Spencer departed via
the Iowa Central north bound at II
O'clock for Chicago where they will
spend about one week. They will re-
turn to Oskaloosa to occupy the Will
Sheppard house, No. S07 High avenue
east, where they will be at home to
their friends after June first.
The bride is the daughter of Judge
and Mrs. B. w. Preston. She is an
Oskaloosa girl and is deservedly pop
ular among large circle of friends
and acquaintances. She is possessed
of charming personality and has
been a favorite socially and is much
liked by those who have been honor
ed by her personal friendship. Mr..
Spencer, the groom, is a we'll known
and much liked young business man
of the city. He is a son OF Mr. ana
Mrs. A. P. Spencer, and is interested
in the Oskaloosa branch of the West
ern Grocer Company. The young
man has a wide acquaintance, having
been connected with the military or
ganization of the city as a commits
stoned officer and having been quite
prominent in other directions. Con-
gratulations have poured in upon the
young couple for some time and the
list Of wedding presents received is
large and comprises many costly and
elegant things.
Guests present at the wedding
from distance were: A. F. Fulton,
of st. Paul; Harry Hutchinson, or
Osceola; Miss Glen Ashley, of Iowa
City; Miss Louise Brockett, of Des
Moines; Miss EyaIyn Spencer, Of
Grinnell; Miss Jessie Winslow, or
Newton; Mr.. and Mrs. CayeI, of
Ames; Miss Ruth Bowen, Of Des
Moines; Mr.. and Mrs. v. G. Preston,
of Grinnell; Miss Gertrude Preston.
of Des Moines; Mr.. and Mrs. A. l..
Preston, Of Ayoca; George w. Pres
ton, Of Anita; Mrs. Fred Moss and
daughter. Miss Helen. of Des Moines;
Mr.. and Mrs. C. d. Cowgirl, of Albert
Lea; w. Hoffman,, Of Green Bay.
Wisconsin.