The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-04-07
AN ~OvERBRooK WEDDING.
Marriage of Mr.. Cofrman and Miss
Radclin a Delightful Affair

Overlook. Kas., April Last
Wednesday evening at he home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Radclin occurred
the wedding of their only daughter.
Maudie, to Mr.. Ross Conman. both
of Overlook. The ceremony was
witnessed by about $50 invited guests.
The parlors of the Radclin mansion
We're beautifully decorated in pink
J-acqueminot roses. huge punches of
them in vases all over the house. At
one corner of the front parlor was
hung a large bell and curtain of
smilax banked with lilies and ferns,
before which the ceremony was per
formed. In the reception hall. parlors
and sitting room was IA exquisite dis
play of pink and white c~arnatiOn. In
the dining room the table was adorned
with q centerpiece of Mount Melick
embroidery on which stood a large
bouquet of ~Jacqueminot roses. From
the center of the ceiling hung a white
bell from which pink and whit rib
bons were brought in ~festoons to the
four corners of the table. at which
We're placed four plates of the we'd
ding cake wrapped in small boxes.
which was distributed to the guests.
In the bow window on the east side
of the room stood a large punch bowl.
from which Misses Cora Green and
celia Reed served punch and cake
throughout the entire evening.
First Miss Myrtle Radcliff. of To-
peka, and Mrs. VIM. Sipes, of st.
Marys, Kas., who was matron of
honor. descended the stairs carrying
bouquets of roses and carnations. Miss
Myrtle presided at the piano, while
Mrs. Sipes sang a very pretty and
and touching solo. entitled ssBeloved.
the beautiful wedding march from
L~ohengrin, played by Miss Gertrude
Rankin. During this time the eight
ribbon girls, who were Misses Anna
and Dora Fasha, Cora Cofman. Della
Aliens, Eva Redmond, Lena Badsky,
Della Coursen, and Miss Long. came
down the stairs bearing white satin
ribbons with which they mad a path
for the procession to march through.
These ladies' were gowned in white. as
Kenneth Topping, Who entered carry
ing the rings in long-stemmed pink
roses.
Miss Elsie Cofman. who was brides
maid, entered first, tben the bride,
leaning on the arm of her father,
with the groom and best man. Mr..
Alvie diversion. following. Taking
their places in the center of the arch
with the bridal party grouped on
| either side the impressive ring cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Boyd.
Of Topeka. Then Rev. MI. Bear, Of
Overlook. offered prayer.
The bride was gowned in a beau
tiful creation of pearl white radium
silk. trimmed in bands of pompadour
Irish insertion and baby Irish yoking
edged with duchess lace. Her bridal
veil Of tulle was caught in her hair
with orange blossoms. She carried a
beautiful shower bouquet of white
brides roses and maidenhafr fern that
fell to the hem Of her gown. She also
wore the groom's present. a hand
some gold bracelet. The bridesmaid
was attired in a charming gown Of
net over silk null. and also carried
roses.
After the ceremony the guests
showered the happy couple with con-
gratulations and best wishes, and
were then served with a four-course
supper, after which the guests reg
istered in the guest book. and when
the bride appeared at the head of the
stairs there was a ripple of excite
ment to see who would be the mex
bride. Miss Lena Badsley caught the
brides bouquet, and is therefore des-
tined for the next wedding.
The brides going away dress was a
reseda green panama cloth, with hat
to match trimmed with roses and
foliage. Mr.. and Mrs. Coffman will
be at home after April IS. Many
beautiful and costly presents were re-
ceived by the bride and groom. It
was lust another token of their popu-
larity. Many kilograms We're received
from friends throughout the state, and
out of town guests were present from
Topeka, st. Marys. Lyndon, Bur-
lingame, Gardner, Edgerton, Baldwin,
Ottawa, and Lawrence