The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-12-14
From THURSDAYS Daily.

The marriage of Miss Clara Elizabeth
Gcrlich to Dr. John Mniton Edwards
took place at $3.50 o'clock yesterday ait.
ernoon at the home Oh Mr. and Mrs
George II. Hoerr, 4l6 North Broad
street, in the presence of a small gath
ering of the immediate families of the
bride and groom. The wedding was en-
tirely informal, the principals being I'M
attended. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. George w. Davis, pastor of the
First Presbyterian church, in the front
parlor, i'll front of bank of palms. ne
rooms were darkened and wax tapers
lighted. The decorations were in yellow
and white, chrysanthemums and smilax
being used. The bride was beautifully
attired in an exquisite gown of white
chiffon satin over white taffeta, the bod.
ice being deliberately trimmed with Irish
point lace. She carried shower bouquet
OF brides roses. The groom wore after
noon attire.
After the bride and groom had received
the congratulations and well wishes of
those present. the party was entertained
at course dinner by Mr.. and Mrs
llcerr, that was well served and greatly
enjoyed. Covers were laid for twenty.
The bride was showered WIZ. numer-
Gus beautiful and costly gifts. including
much cut glass, hand painted china
linen and sllverware The groom's pres.
ent to the bride was an old gold brace
let. Mankato lodge No. 225. b. p. o. E..
presented the couple with a handsome
mission buffet, in the early English fin
ish. mission rocking chair similarly
finished, bronze electrolier, and a solid
silver berry set consisting of a large
berry bowl, sugar and creamer. 1nese
articles were handsome and costly.
a reception in honor of Dr. and Mrs.
Edwards was given last evening by Mr..
and Mrs. Hoerr, from seven unLh ten
O'Clock. About four hundred guests
were present, and extended their felici.
tationS on the happy event to the guests
of honor. Mr.. and Mrs. Hoerr received
the guests as they arrived, after they
had been shown in by Jap usher
Lamms orchestra furnished music
throughout the evening, stationed on the
second floor, and the same decorations
were used as in the afternoon. A punch
bowl was presided over by Mesdames
W. l.. HiNon and w. w. Eberhart.
who were assisted by Misses Bios
som White, Cornelia Mansfield, Alma
Cougllian and Lillian Murphy. Mrs.
Susan Walravcn assisted with the
packages of wedding cake that were pre-
scented to the guests upon departing
The affair was a brilliant social success,
and all present had delightful time
DR.. and Mrs. Edwards left on the
l:55 p. m. Omaha train for Omaha,
and after spending Il day or two there
will 90 to Chicago, returning to Man
kato i'll about ten days. They will at
once 90 to housekeeping in their newly
purchased residence at ll9 Parsons
street, where they will be at home after
Jan ).
The bride is a daughter of Barney
II. Gerlch an old and respected resident
of the county, aud she was born and
raised in this county and city She is
AN accomplished musician. having re-
ccived her musical education i'm Chicago
and been recognized bt some of the best
critics. She is a most estimable young
lady, with wide circle of warm friends
The groom was also born and raised in
Mankato, and is son of Mr. and Mrs.
j. j. Edwards, also old and respected
residents. He has been practicing
physician for some years, and is a mem
Der of the firm of Curran. Edwards,
Holman & Schmitt He is city health
officer, and Is active in secret society
circles. He is exalted ruler of the Elks
lodge, past worthy physician of the
Eagles lodge, medical examiner for sew
eTal lodges, and member of others
He is popular with all and has bright
future before him in his profession
he best wishes of all will accompany
Dr. and Mrs. Edwards through life.
Among the out of town guests at the
wedding was Henry Gerlich, state grain
Inspector at Sandstone, a brother of the
bnue.
Messages of congratulations were re,
ceived from friends located in Califor-
MA. New York. Alabama and several
other states.
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