St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-08-31

Shoaes-Merse.
A delightful Wedding .took place
on the evening of August 81. when
Judge and Mrs. Samuel D. Morse
gave in marriage their daugh-
Sholes of Washington, d. c., The house
was effectively decorated, yellow and
green being the prevailing colors. A
floral arch was artistically arranged in
the parlor where the ceremony was per-
formed. To the music of the wedding
march, played by Edwin Kingsbury of
Fitchburg, Mass, the groom entered the
parlor with Rev. 6. H. Cummings, the
brides pastor and officiating clergyman.
They were followed by Miss Dorothy
Emerson. the brides only attendant,
who was daintily gowned in white and
carried a shower boquet of yellow
flowers. The bride looked very lovely as
she appeared on her fathers arm. She
was gowned in white chiffon satin, with
lace yoke and trimmings. She wore a
veil fastened with carnations and carried
a boquet of the same flowers. Following
the ceremony was a reception attended
by about $50 guests. Delicious refresh
ments were served in the dining room,
Miss Kate A. Currier and Mrs. Aaron
Wesson presiding at the table, assisted
Wright and Miss Bertha West. Fruit
lemonade was served in the sitting room
by Miss Florence Morse. Among those
present from out of town were Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry c. Sholes, Miss May Sholes,
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Sholes, A. A. Fisher,
Mrs. A. w. Fisher and Miss Leeta Fisher
of Washington, D. C; Mr.. and Mrs.
John c. Nutting OF Mortified. Minnesota;
Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Emerson and
daughter Dorothy of Memphis, Tennessee;
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wright, Miss
erts, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wright and
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Harris of St. Johns
bury; Miss Lena Shipman of Boston.
MIR. and Mrs. Sholes LETT that night for
a trip down the Saguenay river and will
visit Montreal and Quebec. After the
bridal tour they will go to Washington,
where they will reside.
The array of wedding gifts, which was
unusually large and beautiful, testified
| to the,high esteem in which the couple is
| held. The bride is ore of Danville's
| been most active and efficient worker
| in the church and social life OF the vii
| lage and for six years has sung in the
| Ladies' Quartet which has furnished
music at the Congregational church of
which she is a member. Mr.. Sholes,
though a stranger to Danville people,
has most charming personality and is
a very pleasant man to meet. He served
| for number OF years as railway mail
clerk. During the Spanish-American
| war he was assigned to the foreign mill
tary mail service and accompanied the
troops to Puerto Rico. Later he was
assigned to similar service in China with
| the troops which were sent to quell the
Boxer uprising. Remaining there after
| the troops were withdrawn he finally
| returned to this country by way of the
Suez canal. visiting many foreign coun-
tries en- route. On his return. he was
| upon his own request transferred to the
post Office department at Washington,
D. c., where he has good position.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Sholes, parents of
the groom, have issued cards for re-
| ception in honor of the bridal couple to
be held in Washington, October thir-
| tenth.
Death of Mrs. Tice.
Mrs. Martha Frye Tice died at her
home Wednesday noon. She had been
i'll and great sufferer for long time.
She was born in Windsor, Canada,
August II, 1916. and removed to the
states with her parents when 16 years
old. She was married July Il, 1867, to
Charles S. Tice, who survives her. Six
| CulIOtCu WCIC UOIu u luSLu, 1--WE Vi WuOul
are living: Mrs. E. w. Hunt, Mrs. F. c.
Leighton and Martha Tice of Danville
George Tice OF st. Johnsbury and Charles
Tice of Fitchburg, Mass. Mrs. Tice was
christian woman, and ever ready to
help in time of sickness or trouble. She
will be incurred by a large circle OF
friends. The family have the sympathy
of all. The funeral was held at the house
Friday, Rev. G. G. Gorse officiating
Music was furnished by male quartet
consisting of John and Lewis Fisher, G.
L. Libbey and B. F. Ainsworth.
Republican Rally.
An unusually interesting and well at.
tended republican rally was held at the
Town Hall Thursday evening. c. D.
Brainerd presided and introduced Judge
Walter P. Smith of St. Johnsbury as the
first speaker, who ably reviewed the past
history Of the republican party. He was
followed by Congressman Kittredgt
Haskins, who in opening his remarks ex
pressed his pleasure in being able to meet
and address Danville audience, who hs
felt were his friends, and yet whom hs
had never met before. He spoke al
length on the principles of republicanism
The last speaker was Mr.. Nash OF Mas
sachusetts, who gave stirring address:
to the young men and paid high tribute tc
President Roosevelt. All the speaker.
commended the action OF the Danvill,
caucus in placing in nomination Marshal
Nd. Stocker, a represent OF the edu
Gated class of young men, who Verm on
wishes to keep within her borders. Musi,
was furnished during the evening By
Frank o. French of St. Johnsbury ane
by Oscar Devon.
Minstrel Entertainme MT.
The brisk advance sale of tickets fo
the above entertainment indicates
crowded house and the attractive pro
! gram gives promise of most enjoyable
evening. The "Black Birds" will be her
Friday and Saturday evenings, Septem
Der and 8. They will appear tor tn
benefit of the Knights of Pythias, unde
the direction of Oscar Devon, who wa
with German & Ford for four seasons
! They will fly to the United States, fol
lowed by several other birds. After
tree is found they will entertain you witt
their new songs and jokes. There will