The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-02-21
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Handsome Shower of Linen For Miss
BreItenstein Who WEEDS Mr.. Henry
kammerer Tomorrow

kammerer Tomorrow
Evening.
An occasion made extremely happy
by the presence of nearly fifty of the
Rebekah lodge friends and several
other invited guests, was the sur
prise linen shower given in honor
of Miss Minnie s. Breitenstein at the
residence of Mrs. Arthur w. Jones,
1927 Exchange street, last evening.
Called to the Jones home at nine
o'clock under some pretext or other.
Miss Breitenstein in whose interest
the courtesy was given, was complete
ly surprised and showered with many
beautiful linen pieces, speaking much
of the manner in which she is held
in esteem by scores of friends.
The parlor and dining room were
profusion of red hearts, large and
small, which were used in various
ways in adorning the furnishings.
Furled steamers of red, radiated
from the light fixtures to the four
corners of the table in the dining
room and as center piece an ex-
quisite boquet of carnations aad green
cry was used with pretty effect.
The method of showering Miss
Bretenstein was most novel and de-
lightful to those who Witnessed it. In
the parlor huge wedding bell was
tilted as the bride-elect was held be-
meath and the many elegant linen
presents ushered upon her in this man.
ner.
Numerous puzzles and other games,
including those played with hearts, di-
versified the attention Of the guests
until late hour.
Refreshments of cream and cake
were served The favors were red
hearts on which the date, February
%" was written in white, indicative
of the nuptials tomorrow of Miss
Breitenstein and Mr.. Henry Kan
merer.
Aside from the shower of linen pieces
received by Miss Breitenstein last
night, the Rebekah ladies presented
her with a set OF half a dozen heavy
and beautifully patterned silver tea
spoons. This parcel was neatly ar.
ranged with the colors of the order,
pink and green, entwining it and
various hearts accompanying, each
contained the name of virtue.
acknowledgements NuptiaIs on
Wednesday,
| Tomorrow evening at the residence
of the Rev. Harry B. Foster of the
1 United Presbyterian church, will oc-
cur the marriage of Miss Minnie S.
Breitenstein to Mr.. Henry Fl. Kan
merer at seven o'clock. Bride and
groom will be unaccompanied and
will leave at half-past seven for their
future home at Colorado Springs.
The bride will wear il Travelling suit
| of grey with hat to match. Mr.. and
Mrs. Kammerer will be at home i'm
mediately after arrival at Colorado
Springs at their new home, 1119 Pal
mer Park Boulevard.
To many. the announcement of
these happy nuptials of tomorrow,
comes as complete though
an enjoyable one. The bride is one of
those quiet, unassuming, yet lovable
Keokuk young women, bright and at
| tractive with a character of true pur-
pose and womanhood. She was reared
in this city and is the daughter of
Henry l.. Breitenstein of 729 Bank
street.
| Miss Breiterstein has held every
official position in the Rebekah lodge
of this city and is now past Noble
Grand of the order, where she is
much loved and a favo-ite with all
! Mr.. Kammerer, the groom-eiecc,
has been in Keokuk for the past five
months and has been employed by
the Taber Lumber Company as expert
wood workman. Just recently he re-
ceived notice that lucrative position
! was open to him in Colorado and
partly on account of this, nuptials
that were to have been among those
of June, will be one of February s
happy occurrences.
! Many well wishing friends in this
/ city extend heartiest congratulations
and hope for all that is best for both
Mr.. and Mrs. Kammere: of tomorrow
evening.
Surprised Member
Yesterday afternoon the members
/ of the Social Card club surprised Mrs