Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-09

/ 1SSS-Married Mrs. Nellie r. Pease. |
| 1S9S-Married Miss Maxine Elliott
| 19OS-Married Miss Edna Goodrich. |
| BOSTON, November 9.-Nat C. Goodwin
| the comedian, and Miss Edna Goodrich,
| the noted stage beauty and his former
leading lady, were quietly married here
at noon yesterday in the presence Of
| few relatives and friends.
| The ceremony, which was private was
performed at the residence of the actors
mother. so st. Botolph street, and 1t Is
| understood that a justice of the peace
of1ciated, although every effort was made
to keep the identity of the person who
| tied the nuptial knot a secret
| For Goodwin it was the fourth venture
| into matrimony, while Miss Goodrich has
been married once before.
The bridal party included Mrs Nathaniel
| Goodwin mother of the groom; Mrs.
| Stevens. mother of the bride; Mr.. Masden.
Goodwin's manager; J. B. Melville, a
New York friend, and William Hinckley
of Boston.
The recent home of the Goodwins was
filled with American Beauty roses, lilies
Of the valley and white bridal roses
which had been gathered in great pro-
fusion to grace the quiet ceremony.
The Same as Others.
When q reporter called to congratulate
Mr.. and Mrs Goodwin he found their
faces wreathed in smiles.
I'VE have been married. and it is all
over" said Goodwin. This marriage
wasn't any different from other weddings,
except that it was raining out.
II am going upstairs to have game
| of bridge. Don't ask me for what stakes.
My wife will give you all the facts.
What did she wear? Wait. I'll ask
toggery. The new styles have me guess
| ing"
| The bride. who had withdrawn after
the exchange of greetings. was then re-
called
EDNA, come out and show yourself, SO
that the reporter can see what you have
i on quick" said her husband. There
| she is said he, on her temperance
Isn't she stunning?"
Mr.. and Mrs Goodwin then posed for
| their photographs. AS his wife was pos
| ing in real actress fashion, Goodwin said:
Look natural. If you don't, we will
look like couple Of yaps."
creation. Dricoll model from Paris. of
white net over white liberty silk and
chiffon embroidered with white silk braid
and long white satin sash.
100000 Worth Of Gems.
| She wore over 10000 worth of jewels.
These included long drop earrings, one of
| which contained white pearl, the other
| a black pearl. About her neck was q
necklace valued at $4,000, present
| from Goodwin.
In addition to this was dog collar
| of 500 diamonds. purchased in London.
which Is duplicate OF the one owned by
| the Duchess Of Marlborough the two be-
| ing the only ones In existence.
II purchased that from the earnings
| Of my investments in my husbands mines.
1t was not gift from J. Harry McMll-
LAM" said Mrs. Goodwin.
On a finger of her right hand she wore
the English key ring Of diamonds, con-
| tanning more than forty stones. This was
| the engagement ring given to her by her
husband and which she lost several days
| ago in New York, and which was later
returned by a taxicab driver. He received
| a reward of $50 The bride wore no hair
ornaments.
The small party celebrated the wedding
all the afternoon. and late last night Mr.
and Mrs. Goodwin left for New York
where Goodwin will continue his work on
the leading lady. kilograms of congratu-
lation poured in on the couple all day
| from friends.
Four Times Married.
Goodwin's married career has been
| brides. Goodwin first married Miss Eliza
Weathersby. She died in 1887. and one
wear later he married Miss Mollie Baker,
the divorced wife of wealthy coal
| operator.
The marriage was not successful, and
a divorce followed. One year after Good
win married Maxine Elliot, whose re-
| markable beauty won her the title of the
most beautiful woman on the stage They
i
a large amount of money. Then they
| separated professionally and later lived
apart.
Goodwin had Miss Goodrich for lead
| ing lady. Her engagement was announced
| to Mr. Mcmillan, and later she went to
Europe supposedly to purchase her we'd
ding rousseau. Goodwin followed. Miss
Goodrich returned to America and Good
win followed. Then came the announce
ment that the wedding of Mcmillan was
postponed.
| Events then followed each other so
closely that 1t was impossible for the
theatrical world to keep track of them.
| Divorced Maxine Elliott.
| The comedian sued Maxine Elliot for
divorce, and won his suit Miss Elliot
| said she was glad he did, as she intend
| ed to sue for divorce IL her husband did
| not.
Then came the rumors of Goowin's en-
gagement to Miss Goodrich. Miss Good
rich has also been married before. for
when she was appearing In Webers
Music Hall she met and welded Edward
F. Stacy, a young millionaire of Cincin-
natl. This marriage was short and far
| from sweet for they soon separated.
| Now Mr.. and Mrs. Goodwin say they
will be very happy and that their success
| together on the stage is assured
/
unrEY. MEM PROTEST.