The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-16
VOWS
Of M Marriage
Were Spoken
Beneath a Bower of
Flowers.
THE BRIDE
Of Mr.. Tierney Miss
Thompson Becomes
Fashionable Wedding at One
of BeIlefOntaine's Well
Known Homes.

Ihe marriage or Miss Bertha Thomp-
son, of this city, and Mr.. Stephen
Thomas Tireney. of Weston, W. Va,
was solemnized Wednesday evening at
the home of the brides parents on east
Chillicothe avenue The company in
attendance while not large one was
fashionable and every feature of the
occasion was marked with taste and
elegance. The home had Deen gor-
geously decorated by lady friends of
the bride. All the beauties of the col
ors Of the flowers of the Autumn sea-
son were blended so thai. the little god
Of love as he peeped through the maze
of greenery must have been pleased to
find so much to add to the cheer Of an
already happy home where the sacred
marriage vows were to be spoken.
The wedding took place at 6 80 O'Clock.
The bridal party entered the east par
lor and standing before q bower of
white carnations and foliage msu and
maid recited the vows::that made them
husband and wife.
The ceremony as performed by
Rev. Father Sourd. of st. Patrick's
church, was simple yet deeply impress
sive. Following the usual season of
congratulations the company was seat
cd for the wedding dinner. The brid
al party consisted besides the bride
and groom of Miss Dade Kennedy.
bridesmaid, and Mr.. A. F. Whelsn, of
Weston, the best man. MIR. WLelan is
mayor Of is home city. Masters
Martin Milroy and Teddie Scarf acted
as ribbon bearers. The wedding din
ner was an elaborate spread. The
room in which the bridal party were
seated had a wealth of flowers and
bright lights. There were purple fall
roses. smilax and other greenery in
profusion and the handsome company
that sat about the festsl board made a
rare picture. The appointments were
faultless. Rev. q. E. Davies invoked
the divine blessing as the guests were
seated.
There were many beautiful gifts in
the collection sent by the many friends
of both bride and groom which viii be
taken to their new home in West Vir-
Iginia to serve as reminders Of the hap.
lpy occasion when their married life
began.
The bride is the only daughter oI
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith r. Thompson and
IA young lady who numbers her friends
by the score. She has long been fore
most in club and other social circles
and Bellefontaine will miss her il
many ways Mr.. Tiern V is a success
full drug sist OF Weston. W. Va. He il
one of the city's substantial business
men and is admired for his many ex
cellent qualities by host of friends
and acquaintances
The newly married couple left on th,
Knickerbocker amid shower of ric,
and after trip through the east vii
! be at home in Weston. The bes
wishes of many Bellefontaine friend
go with them.
t Wednesday evening at the home o
r Mr.. and Mrs Martin Ducxer, .:of cas-
williams avenue. occurred the mar
r riage of their daughter Minnie t.
Mr.. W. B Kirkpatrick, of Schenectady
,IN. Y. The house was very prettil,
3 decorated, the prevailing colors beinI
green and white. The bride wa
r charmingly attired in a gown of whit
h chiffon and veil of tulle. The brida
party entered to the sweet strains o
a Lohengrip's wedding march played b.
Miss Anna Blair. of Bellecenter. BE
fore the wedding party entered DR.
a Miles rendered beautiful vocal selec
tion. Tne groom was attended by hi
Y best man, Mr.. Reed II. Game. of Co
: lumbus, o. The bride leaning on tn
arm of her father was preceded by he
4 bridesmaids, the Misses Minnie Bicke
and Besse Muma, of Springfield, o
a The ribbon bearers were the Misse
( Laurel Kirkpatrick, of New Holland
and Lloy Jackson. from Kenton. o
The ring service was used and the Ger
q emony was performed by the Rev. q
E. Davies, of the First Presbyterial
church, witnessed by about one hun
+ dred guests. After congratulations
o DAINTY wedding supper was served
Those seated at the brides table wer
a Mr.. and Mrs. kirkpatrick, Miss Min
ME Bickel, Miss Besse Muma. Mis-
Anna Blair, Mr.. Reed Game, Mr.
a Chas. Sims of Cincinnati and DIR. R
a C. Mcneil The bride and groom
left on the twelve O'Clock train for Al
extensive eastern tour after whicl
l they will be at home to their friend
in Schenectady. N. Y. Among the out
of-town guests were Mrs. Kirkpat
rick, mother of the groom; Miss Kirk
patrick, from New Holland: Mis-
jackson, Kenton; DR.. Mcneil. Mrs
Blair and daughter Anna, Bellecenter
'Dr. and Mrs. Montgomery, Mr.. an'