Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-11-15
A Charming Home wedding.

At the home Of Mr., and Mrs l. II.
Faulkner at 8 o'clock November q.
we're married their daughter Eliza
beth and Mr.. Frederick J. Baker, form
erly Of Abilene but now Of Aberdeen,
Wash, Rev. Fuller Bergstresser OIL
Giant. About 100 guests were pres
emit.
Preceding the ceremony Miss Cox
Of Elsmore, Kas.. sang 1.-The Dawn"
Ahead Of the bridal party Miss Cox
walked, singing GAN for You" She
was followed by Misses Anderson
Monroe, Schneider, Southworth, SUIT
ter, Cramer, Vanderbilt, Forney'
Keller, and Hall who bore smilax
and chrysanthemum chain forming
an aisle in front Of the bridal bower
beautifully decorated with sword
ferns brought from the west BY the
groom. The ceremony took place
under a wedding bell Of chrysanthe-
NUNS. Little Martha Jane Berg
stresser was ring bearer. Lohengrin's
wedding march YVES played by Miss
Clarke Of Holden. Mo. Miss Trous-
dale Of Newton was maid Of honor,
George Gross groomsman, Miss May
Flenner, bridesmaid.
The bride wore cream chiiten
gown over taffeta foundation, prin-
cesse style, deliberately trimmed in
Limerick lace; veil, decorated with
orange blossoms, which fell over her
face during the ceremony; she carried
shower bouquet Of BRIDES roses.
The maid Of honor wore q white
chiffon linen gown daintily trimmed
in embroidery and handmade lace.
She carried yellow chrysanthemums.
The bridesmaid wore a silk eoliene
gown trimmed in bands Of insertion
and cascades OF lace; she carried an
armful OF bridesmaid roses. The ring
bearer was picturesque in a French
swiss frock trimmed In valenciennes
insertion and lace. The BRIDES trav-
cling dress was gray.
After congratulations a two course
supper was served by dozen young
girls. The brides table was decorated
with tulle aud white satin ribbon,
white chrysanthemums and mountain
ferns.
During the evening the guests were
delighted by vocal solo by Miss Cox
to whose own accompaniment on the
piana Miss Clarke played a violin OBJ
ligato.
The presents included beautiful
array Of silver and cut glass, oriental
rug, lace and art pieces. The groom's
sister, Mrs. Frank Baker Patterson Of
Aberdeen gave them a new cottage
and several hundred dollars with
which to furnish it.
When the bride and groom took
the train Mr.. Baker wore around his
neck necklace Of old shoes. Several
young people accompanied them to
Solomon, then drove home. The
happy couple went to Salina then
east on the morning flyer.
The bride is one Of Abilene's most
charming girls with every acquaint-
ance friend. She has been promi-
nent in social and church circles and
will be greatly missed when she goes
to her new home. The groom spent
all his life here except the past two
years. In his new home he has en-
tered business life and is making q
deserved success. He was under
sheriff here and was always respected
and esteemed. Since childhood they
have been lovers and seldom does a
young couple begin married life with
so much promise of continued Joy
Their many friends extend the best
wishes for their happiness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Baker left for
a week in Kansas City. Then
they will visit here few days before
going to Aberdeen, Wash, to reside.
Out Of town guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. j. W. Baker Of Aberdeen; Prof.
and Mrs. W. o. Steen, Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Harris, Solomon; J. A Meek
Mrs. V. P. Wilson, Denver.