The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-01-28

LAC1--Cf -MdEIlSu5 a. O.
o'clock p. M, MonGay, January 25,
1904, at the residence of the brides
parents, No. SIT High avenue east
Miss Gertrude Whittier Spencer to
Mr.. w. Seymour Lacy, Rev Jay w.
,Somerville, Of the Central Methodist
Episcopal church, and Rev. "a. Cato
Kaye, of the congregational church,
officiating.
The wedding was one of the happi-
est and most elaborate nuptial events
that has been celebrated in the city
in recent years. The prominence
and character of the young people,
together with the circumstances at
tending, made the affair a noteworthy
one in oskaloosa social circles. In
vitations were received by almost
three hundred relatives and friends
of the young people. The wedding
was a pretty home affair. conducted
in the drawing room of the nome, and
was witnessed by ABOUT one hundred
and seventy-five guests. The strik-
ing OF the hour of eight o'clock was
the signal for the Hawkeye orchestra,
hidden in side room, and the notes
of the Mendelssohn Wedding March
sounded through the rooms. The we'd
ding party appeared descending the
stairway and entered the south par
lor. Four ribbon girls, Mrs. Will
Sheppard, Miss Eva Spencer, Miss
Irene and Fern Roberts, all daintily
gowned in pure white, were first and
marked the path to the altar by ex-
tending strands of smilax from the
entrance from the hallway to the al
! tar which was at the north side of
| the large double room. Two of the
| young ladies stood at the entrance
| holding the festoons as they were ex-
tended by the others The clergy
men first took their stations at the
altar, which was a beautiful bower of
flowers and green's. The groom, at
tended by his man, Mr.. Chas. Chase,
of Des Moines, was next in order.
Then came the matron of honor, Mrs.
Anna Sherman, sister of the bride,
] preceding the bridesmaid, Miss Hat
tie Searle. The bride approached at
the side of her father and took her
place at the side of the groom before
the altar. The words of the marriage
service were said in a most impress
i've manner. The ring ceremony was
used, and it's beauty and impressive.
ness were fully exemplitied in the un.
ion of these most worthy young PEG.
pie. The service was conducted by
Rev. Somerville and the Divine bless
ing was invoked by Rev. Kaye. A
few moments before the wedding
hour Mrs. Spencer, mother Of the
bride, and Mr.. Frank Lacy, brother OIL
the groom, and Messrs. Will Spencer,
the brides brother, and M. e. Sher,
man, entered the parlors. Following
the benediction Mr.. and Mrs. Spencer
congratulated the happy pair, followed
! by the other relatives, who took place
in the recadg 'fii ms Zen AL rpfessl
ed eagerly forward and the outpour-
ing of Fluctuations and well wishes
was general and sincere. The we'd
ding collation., served by Ferris,
caterer. of Des Moines, and his ownl
corps of walters followed. The
brides party We're gathered together
in the library at beautifully trim
med table. Large white ribbons sup,
porting strands of smilax were
trained from the chandelier to the ia
BILE and pretty candelabra lighted the
floral decorations, a profusion of or
ange blossoms and roses. Those seated
at this special tables were bride and
groom, bridesmaid and groomsman,
four ribbon girls, matron of honor, |
and Messrs. M. e. Sherman, Will
Spencer, Henry Cox and Art Open
heimer. Places at the table were de-
termined by prettily decorated name
cards, water color flower pieces, spe- |
cially done by Miss Gertrude Evans,
of Des Moines. The names of the
individuals were written in green ink. |
Following the serving of the bridal
party, the Dung ladies of the Read
ing Circle" of which the bride had
been a member We're called to this
table. The other guests were served
in the dining room of the home, the
relatives receiving attention first,
followed by the board of directors OF
the Y. M. G. A; and then the others
of the company. Mrs MollIo Camp
bell had charge of the serving and re-
quested the presence of the guests as
places were prepared. The collation.
was served reception STYLE" and
consisted of three courses. A part OF
the service was from a prettily deco
rated table in the center of the room
where presided number of ladies at
the coffee urn. This duty was grace
fully cared for by Mrs Mona New
brand and Mrs. Rose Jerrel, then Mrs.
Dora Howard and Miss Eda Haskell,
Mrs LISA Roberts and Miss Rose
Newbrand. The bride is the young
est daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. H. L.
Spencer. She is an oskaloosa girl,
and her character and her busy life
have given her wide acquaintance.
She has been prominent socially and
has been stauncn supporter of char
table work and willing and eager
worker in church affairs. Her kind
nesses have been known by many and
her individuality has WELDED an in