The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-14

The wedding of Miss Helen Blitz and
John Russell Norton was quietly solem-
nized at $50 o'clock this afternoon at the
home of the brides parents, DR.. and Mrs
Adolph Blitz, 1925 Nicollet avenue. Only
the immediate family witnessed the ser
vice, which was read by Rev. Marion D.
Shutter. Mr. Russell and his bride went
east for a trip and on their return they
will spend the summer at the lake.
The wedding of Miss Emily Scheck
daughter of Mrs. Fred Scheck, and Louis
Keller took place this afternoon at $3.50
o'clock In St Charles church The bride
wore her going away gown Of champagne
color, with white hat and carried bride
roses. Her only attendant was the bride
groom's sister, Miss Josephine Keller, and
Joseph A. ScheCk was best man. Rev.
Father Cleary read the service, which was
followed by a supper at the home Of the
brides mother. Mr.. and Mrs. Keller Will
leave this evening for st, Louis and Chi
cago and they will be at home after July
10 at 2420 e Twenty fourth street
Miss AdeIine Riedell entertained at a
thimble bee this afternoon at her home on
Chicago avenue for Miss Katherine Davies
and the guests spent an hour sewing for
the bride. Luncheon was served from a
table decked in pink and white with roses,
carnations and ferns, and cluster of
lilies of the valley marked the brides
place. The name cards had Cupids for
adornment and bore lines characteristic
of each guest. .....- .-...-..a.
Minneapolis friends have received invi-
tations for the marriage of Miss Page
Morris, daughter of Judge and Mrs. Page
Morris of Duluth and Willis Smith Gill
bert, which will take place next Tuesday
in st. Paul's Episcopal church, Duluth.
The service will be followed by break
fast for a group of relatives and near
friends and Mr.. Gilbert will take his
bride to Washington to reside. Miss Nor
ris has visited in Minneapolis and is well
known among the younger set. She will
have her three sisters as her attendants
Professor and Mrs. J. Ylvisaker Of
Luther seminary, Hamline, have Issued
invitations for the marriage Of their
daughter fora to Rev. N. A. Larsen Of
Minot, NJ D., which will take place In
Luther seminary chapel Thursday, June
%, at o'clock.
Friday evening Miss Anna Kittle-
son of 1908 Tenth avenue S entertained
for the bride at supper, and covers were
placed for eleven. The decorations were
In red and green, with carnations and
ferns and ribbons. Each guest brought
a recipe for a favorite dish, and they
were presented to the bride in q dainty
hand-painted case as a souvenir Of the
evening. Present were the Misses Lila
and Dagnay Erich of st. Paul, Misses
Josephine, Eda and Anna Simonsoen, Miss
Clara Peterson, the Misses Inga and fora
YlVisaker, Misses Anna and Corinne Kit
tleson and Mrs. M. Sethman.
Last evening the Misses Erich had a
party for the bride at their st. Paul
home.
The wedding of Miss Alice Rodgers and
Donald Currie Of Minneapolis will take
10, at ~ Of Srn
brides mother in Springfield, III. Miss
Rodgers is a niece Of Mr. and Mrs. A.
w. Scott, who, with Miss Shepherd, have
gone to Springfield to attend the wedding.
lMr. iCnrriesand ID is bride Will be- at, home
after July Is at 80 Ash street. tBryn Mawr.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. o. Case of 2009 Bryant
avenue 8 announce the engagement of
their daughter Nell to Walter Newman
Chase of Toledo, Ohio. The wedding will
take place in July.
Mrs. Washington Yale has issued cards
for an afternoon coffee to be given Mon
day afternoon at her home on Nicollet
avenue for her guests, Mrs. Emery anC
Miss Herne.
Miss Leonore Peck entertained a grouI
of young women yesterday afternoon al
her home on Fourth street Sc for Miss
Elsie Thompson, a bride of tomorrow
Flowers and foliage made the rooms pref
ty, and music and games were the diver
sions.
A pretty affair Of last week was givel
for Miss Nora Murphy, a bride Of to
morrow, by the Misses Mary and Ger
trude Phelps at their home, 400 Mint
street s. A unique feature was the serv
ing of the refreshments by the bridegroom
Carroll B. Spring, and Fred Phelps. TIL
guests numbered twenty of Miss Murphy
girl friends.
Mrs. George H. Rosenquist entertaine
for Miss Lillian MatSon, whose marriag
to W. I. Stanchfield takes place Thurs
day evening at hosiery shower Satur
day afternoon. The rooms were decke
with vines and red carnations. Miss Mat
son was seated in q chair, tied with a boy
of white tulle, under white parasol dec
grated with vines and red hearts an
showered with the dainty packages. .
guessing contest furnished much amuse
ment, and Miss Edna Matson won tn
prize.