The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-08

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New Year Wedding Announcement
All the residence OF Mr. and Mrs.
w D. Henderson Of Iowa avenue on
last Tuesday evening was given pub
lie announcement Of the engagement
ana approaching marriage Of their
daughter, Annie Louise, 10 Mr.. Ford
Witherspoon, both OF this city The
prominence Of both parties has given
riso to much floating rumors for the
past few months, and this event vas.
but the elimination Of the expecta-
tions Of the majority Of their friends.
The occasion was both elaborate and
exquisitely tasteful in all the appoint
ments. ferns, palms and crystal can
delabra being conspicuous among the
decorative features. The dining room
with its large circular table was
unanimously pronounced the most
beautiful and artistic ever seen in
Chickasha. and the color scheme Of
green and white was only enhanced
in beauty by the addition of pink can
dies. in crystal candelabra and the
gorgeous centerpiece Of pink caIna-
tions Under canopy Of simlax
tulle and lilies Of the valley, and AFT
er the reading Of "Cupid's New Year
Message. the guests were served a
six-course dinner the menu being
complete and most satisfying
Perhaps the most pronounced ffea
ture Of the EVENING" entertainment
was the Unique way in which the an
nouncement was made being in part
participated in by all Upon the
place card OF each was etched in pen
and ink "a Cupid in pose appropriate
to his part Of the message, and each
guest in turn read from his Or her
card the lines thereon inscribed,
which ran thus
cupid's New Year Message.
TO all who are gathered here
Upon this New Year occasion,
A message to my heart most dear
bring without persuasion.
TO you, and YOU, and you, and you
I'm ever the one to blame,
Because. with bow and arrow true
take such steady aim.
out went on mischief bent
With arrow keen as sword,
And pierced two hearts without
relent.
The hearts Of Louise and Ford,
And this Is the message to you ]
bring
That these two lovers shall wed
Sometime, perhaps in the early spring
The day? ! haven't yet said
After this announcement the first
and last lines Of which were read BY 4
Miss Henderson and Mr. Witherspoon,
dinner was bountifully served, and |
music and cards were enjoyed the
rest Of the evening. After the few
happy hours spent which glide all TOO
swiftly by.8 in which congratulations
and best wishes were extended the
Young couple, all made their adieus.
Those present were Misses Hen
derson, Collier, Scheaffer, Allen
Hendricks and Mills Messrs. r, {. I
Witherspoon, H. Witherspoon. Hen.
drieks, Bryan, Mills and Sutherland
and Mr. and Mrs, Myron Humphrey.
Miss Henderson same to Chickasha
less than year ago from East Ten
nessee. since which time she has
been decided social favorite, both
because Of her striking beauty and
winning traits
Mr Witherspoon is well known and
popular having made Chickasha his
home for the past eight years, during
which time he has made for himself
an enFiable reputation as one Of the
citys leading successful social and
business men To him his many
friends extend their sincere congrat-
ulations and good wishes
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1. G. T N. Notes.
The Maccabees met Tuesday after
noon and after hrief hnsiness ses.