St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-03-08
MCINDOE FALLS.
The Keir-Aiken Wedding-Village
Gossip.

GOSSIP.
On Tuesday evening, Feb. 28,E one
of our most popular young ladies,
Miss Anna B. Aiken, was united in
marriage to John P. Keir of Ian
caster, N. H. The wedding ceremony
was performed by Rev. H. T. Bar
nard, the Episcopal double ring SER
vice being used. The bride was
beautifully attired in white chiffon
over white silk with white satin
trimmings, and carried a bouquet of
brides roses. She was attended by
Miss Helena A. Moore of McIndoes,
who was dressed in white marqui-
settle over coral pink satin Fand
carried large bouquet of pink car
nations. The groom was attended
by John F. Aiken Jr., of McIndoes,
brother of the bride. The bridal
party entered the parlor to the
strains of Lohengrin's wedding
march. The ceremony took place
under an arch of evergreen, prettily
hung with a white bridal bell. The
white and red carnations being used.
The reception, which followed the
ceremony, was largely attended. The
bride and groom were assistd in re-
Giving by Mr.. aid Mrs. John F.
Aiken Sr., and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Keir of Lancaster, N. H. The bride
and groom received many and beau
tiful gifts of silver, cut glass, linen
and china. Among the out of town
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick
Alexander of Whitefield, N H., Mrs.
Arthur S. Peck of Hanover, N. H.,
Miss Helena Welch of st. Johnsbury,
Harold P. Keir of Lancaster, N. H.,
Will Aiken of Woodsville, N H.,
Miss Mona R1aokWon of Cnnar-
vile, Mass, Mrs. Robert Rollins of
Newbury, Miss Amelia jain of
Wells River, Miss Bertha Aiken of
st. Johnsbury. The couple remained
until late hour when they took the
train from McIndoes attended by a
host of aumiring and enthusiastic
friends. The brides going away
suit was of rose serge with a large
black hat. Mr.. and Mrs. Keir will
take a short trip after which they
will return to WhtefieId, N. H.,
where they will make their home.
Mr.. Keir is engaged in the hardware
and plumbing business at Whitefeld,
where he is well known.
Miss Nora Blackwell who spent
last week with Miss Lena Moore re-
turned to SomerVille, Mass, Satur-
day.
Cephas Guthrie of Peacham visited
at N. A. WhitehilIs last week.
Mrs. Walter Morgan of New York
City has been spending a week with
her mother, Mrs. G. J. Houghton and
sister, Mrs. ]. H. Stuart.
F. j. Tewksbury and daughter,
Margaret, of South Ryegate were at
c. L. Duncan's Thursday.
William Covell has moved his
family from G. F. Winch's tenement
mouse into the P. B. VanDyke house
below tn creamery.
Bert Hunt has moved from the
house back of the church into the
green house.
Miss Lena Welch of st. Johnsbury
spent Tuesday and Wednesday of last
week the guest of Miss Lena Moore.
Miss Moore went to Woodsville, N.
H., Saturday to spend a few weeks
with her sister, Mrs. Frank Chase.
Miss ATLANTA Field has been
spending a few days at West Barnet
with her sister, Mrs. c. A. Choate.
Mrs. H. J. Phelps visited Mrs.
James Cosgrove at st. Johnsbury
Friday and. Saturday.
Prof. Cameron is spending a ten
days vacation at his home in Provi-
dnce, R. l., and Miss Bessie Olson
at Anisqum, Mass.
f. ]. Lyon returned from Bridge
port, Conn, the first of last week
having been called thre a few weeks
ago to attend the funeral of his
sister-in-law
Mr.. Bean cut the end of two
fingers and his thumb one day last
week while working in NJ. H. Glib
sons saw mill.
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