The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-10-14
pesow.HELm WEDDING.

Surprising in loveliness any like
event that has transpired In this
place for a number Of years past.
was the marriage Of Mr.. w L.. Helm
and Miss Ivey DeDow. solemnized
In the Methodist Episcopal church,
on Tuesday evening. Oct. 1th. Rev.
Il. X. Bransford, uncle of the bride,
officiating. This marriag was
beautiful elimination to a long and
faithful courtship, and many are the
friends who wish them bon voyage
on the matrimonial sea of life which
bids fair to be calm and peaceful al
ways, because of their thorough con
geniality and unwavering fidelity.
The bride is the eldest daughter
OF MIR. and Mrs. A. NJ. DeBow. one
of Hickman's prominent business men
Mr.. Helm, eldest son Of the late
Robert Helm. Both families among
the first in standing and for years
Identified with the growth and prog
ress of the town.
The pretty church. of which Mrs.
Helm has been a member since ear
ly childhood, and for several years
its efficient organist, (Mr. Helm
also possessing the distinction OF be-
ing one OF its stewards) was elabor-
ately and Hastily decorated, many
friends gladly contributing their ser
vices towards carrying into effect the
artistic ideas OF the contracting part
les, and the verdict from many lips
was beautiful indeed" The color
scheme OF white and green was
charmingly brought out BY the soft
electric lights. Columns, and arches
of white, entwined with the dainty
ivy and asparagus vines, were ar
ranged about the altar rail and fes-
toons OF white tulle and ribbon
love knots" decorated the center
arch under which the bridal pair
stood, while within the railing pedes-
tails and tabourettes held handsome
potted plants and cut flowers. max
ing altogether a charming setting for
the pretty ceremony. A quartet com
posed of Mrs. Ii. N. Cowgirl, Mrs. A.
Z. DeBow, Mrs. ii. l.. Amberg and
Rev. ii. c. Johnson announced the
coming of the bridal party as they
advanced up the right aisle rendering
Lohengrin's beautiful bridal song and
took their places near the organ. at
which Miss Marguerite Fugua presid-
ed. Following the ushers, Messrs. +.
T. Randle and A. L. owen, came the
attendant, Mr.. Harold DeBow and
bridesmaid, Miss Virginia Luten. Mrs
c. +. Baltzer, matron-of-honor and
Miss Bette DeBow, maid-of-honor
preceded the little flower girls.
Misses Anna Lynn Dodds and Helen
Rice. who walked before the bride,
strewing rose leaves in her pathway
as she assembled the aisle ON the arm
OF her father where she was met at the
altar by the groom and his best
man." Mr.. Jesse Helm. The bride, a
tall stately girl, looked regal indeed
in her exquisite bridal gown OF white
satin duchess, hand-embroidered en-
train, her long veil of tulle caught
with valley lilies and carrying show
er boQuet OF the same dainty flow
er. Mrs. Baltzer and Miss Luten wer
handsomely attired in white silk crepe
de CHEN with pearl hand trimmings,
while Miss Bette DeBow looked the
"charmer" she was in a seafoam
shade of green silk null with jewel
trimmings AL three carrying bouquets
OF white roses, carnations and ferns.
The gentlemen wore the conven-
uonal black and were at their best.
Mendelsohn's wedding march was
played by Miss Fuqua. and Mr.. j. ii.
Millet, as the bridal party left the
church passing from the left aisle in
to the main opening. A large number
of friends repaired to the home OF
the bride. where reception was held
until the going away" hour. Con-
gratulations and wellwishes were Of
fered with the refreshing drink, REQ.
and the brides-cake in which was con.
cealed. a coin. ring and darning need
ie, cut, and much sport had over the
fate OF the Bachelor Girls" (of
which club Miss DeBow was. mem
oer) to whose lot fell these omens of
destiny. Magnificent and costly was
The display of wedding gifts, attest
ing TO the esteem in which these
young People are held. Mr.. and Mrs.
Helm left on the 1890 train for New
Orleans and other soutf IN points.