Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-01-10

marriage oftwo we'll known young
people of our city, Edward Russell
Moses. Jr. and Miss Jessie Isabel,
The ring ceremony was used. The
ceremony was simple. but beauti-
fully and impressive. Miss
Anna Sutherland presided at the
piano Preceding the marriage .
ceremony Miss Laura Townsely
sang, 'Scbubert's Serenade",
and Mr. Charles Townsley ssng
My Dear. At the proper time
in the ceremony Mr.. Townsely
also sang, Il love you truly.
Mr.. Gale Burris of Hutchinson,
Mr.. Will Townsely and Mr.. Frank
Moses Of this city acted as ushers
and the latter two also oficlsted
as Qroomsmen. Misses Francis ana
Louise Moses were the ribbon
girls. The bridal party entered
the church promptly at seven
O'Clock. Following the ribbon
girls and the groomsmen came the
groom on the arm Of Geo. W.
NimOcks. Lawrence Nimocks.
followed uesring the ring in Q
large lily. Miss Helen Connect
and Miss Florenc Dean we're the
bridesmaids, with Miss Grace
Moses as the maid Of honor. The
bride entered on the arm of Mr..
Z H. Moses who also gave her
away. All the ladies were hand.
somely gowned and carried large
bouquets Of brides roses. The
gentlemen wore the conventional
black, and the entire party formed
one of the handsomest wedding I:
parties that has assembled iu our
city. The church was beautifully
decorated, three arches running q
cross the front, from the center one
of which hung beautiful white
bells under which the party stood. .
After the ceremony the bridal
Darty returned 10 the residence OF
E.k. Moses, Sr. where from eight
to eleven a reception was rendered
the guests which was an excep-
tionally enjoyable affair. Dainty
refreshments we're served. and all
who called made to feel at home.
An unusu ,lly large number of
handsome wedding pres. mt were
received. Even some slight re-
miDders to the groom from his old
college chums.
1t is useless for US to atempt 10
introduce the young people to our
readers. Mr.. Moses was born and
raised here. graduated from the
high school and after several years
in the state university. from the
law department Of which he gra.
uuated. be became a member of
the Z. K. Mercantile Co.. frn
and has charge Of the implement
department. There is only one
one thing we can say for Ed Moses,
and it is all that is necessary.
That is. we consider him one Of
the very finest young men in town,
iD every respect. Mrs. Moses has
been resident Of our city for
several years, and until recently
was one OF the popular sales ladies'
Of the Cyclone. She is loved BY
her large circle Of friends and has
the respect Of all who have ever
met her. Popular. charming. and
ACCOMPLISHED. she is a worthy
mate for this worthy young man.
They enter upon life's journey to-
gether under the most favorable
circumstances. They are popular,
we'll situated in business life,
leaders 10 the social set, and all is
beautiful before them. 1t is the
sincere wish Of their many friends
that nothing may ever happen to
mar the pleasure Of these two
loving hearts. That the words of
the minister. Until death do you
part. may really and truly he .
their lot, and blessed with the
worlds choicest blessings they
may so conduct themselve that the
union in thie world w;lI ha oor