The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-06-10
Wedding Of Rev. Persenius.

the Red Oak Express. of the marriage
of Rev. j. NJ. PerseniuS. pastor OF the
Swedish Lutheran church in this city,
and a charming young lady of Rec
Oak. Iowa, will be of interest to the
sroOm'S congregation and numerous
friends here:
The marriage of Rev. j. NJ. Per
senius of Grand Forks, n. D., and
Miss Minnie O. Lindquist of Rec
Oak. WAS solemnized at the Swedish
Lutheran church in Red Oak on
Wednesday evening, June >. Rev.
+. V. Hanson of jamestown, n. Y.
a brother-in-law of the bride. assist
ed by the local pastor. Rev. A.. II,
F'ranzen, ofiiciated at the ceremony
THE church was very prettily dec
GRATED III palms, pottcd plants and
carnations. and h Impressive ring
service WAS used. There were about
500 invited guests present at the cere-
m"ny. Mr.. August Lindauist. father
of the bride. gave ava" the bride.
Miss Emma P%ersenius. sister of the
groom. and Miss Anna Linsren OF
Des Moines We're bridesmaids. and
Rev. c. A.. Carlson of Des Moines,
and Victor Lindquist. brother of the
bride, acted AS groomsmen. The
bride was gowned in white messaline
trimmed in shadow lace. tulle veil
with orange blossoms. and carried a
shower bouquet of brides roses and
swcctpeas. Mrs. r. Y. Hanson Of
jamestown. y. V. acted as matron of
honor and little Mildred Lindauist,
niece of the bride, was ring bearer.
AS the bridal party took their places
Miss Emma Hanson sang 80 Prom
Use Me" Miss IIfiie Peterson played
Memberships wedding march. Inn
mcdiatcly after the ceremony the
bridal party accompanied by about
200 guests, repaired to the home of
the brides brother, MIR. Carl y.
Lindquist, 400 West %C'oolbaush street.
where they We're received by Misses
Grace Larson and Elvere Anderson
and where a delightful th~rec-course
luncheon was served. Mrs. Carl
Gustafson and Mrs. Joe Smith seated
the guests, assisted by Misses Anna
johnson. Anna Peterson, Hilda Carl
son, Amanda Gustafson. Augusta
johnson. and Helga Danbom Rev.
+. Y. Hanson and Rev. A.. II. Franzcn
gave short congratulatory talks as
did also Rev. Iindh. Rev. Peterson,
Rev. Carlson and Rev. Gustafson.
kilograms and congratulatorN letters
We're read and the Lutheran Male
Chorus sang several selections during
The evening.
The groom is Il graduate of Gus
tavius -Adolphus college of st. Peter.
Mimi. and of .AuSustana college at
Fork Island. Ill. and has also stud
led i'll Sweden and has received his
a. NJ. degree. For the past five years
he has been pastor of the Swedish
lutheran church at Grand Forks. y.
D.. and is recognized as one of the
most prominent and able ministers in
his conference, He is not acquainted
much in this city but those that know
MIN arc SjJ1rnra i,o t1,nir. pn,rrnY,,1,
tions and best wishes.
Tho bride is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. August Lindquist of Char
i'on, and has made her home the
past four years with her brother,
Carl y. Lindquist of the city book
store. During her residence in the
city she has made many friends, hav-
ing been very active and prominent
in church work and has been a mem-
her of tn" choir of the Swedish Luth-
cram church. she is an accomplish
ed young lady and has the esteem of
all.
We're the brides parents. MIR. and
Mrs. August Lindquist of Charlton,
Iowa: Miss Alma Clay of Chariton:
Miss Emma P%ersenius of Grand
Forks. n. D.: Mrs. Seastrom of Girls
void; Miss Anna I.insren of Des
.ioiitS. IkcN. -. ~. 1dIlSOn OF ipeS
Moines. II Rev. C. a. Lindh of Ev-
erett. Wash; Rev. and Mrs. +. V.
Hanson of jamestown, y. Y: Rev.
and Mrs. Peterson of Stanton. Iowa.
Rev. and Mrs. P%ersenius expect
to depart Friday morning for New
York city. from where they will
sail June II on the Mauretania for
Europe. They will visit the princi-
pal cities and places of interest in
England. Germany. Denmark, Nor
Way and Sweden. They expect to be
and on their way back will visit in
the east and upon their return will
make their home in Grand Forks,
\. d.. where the groom has q home
already provided for their occu-
pancN.
They We're the recipients of a
large number of beautiful presents
in silverWare, cut glass and china.
"Rev. and Mrs. Persenius have the
hest wishes of hosts of friends her"
who trust their voyage to the old
country may he a safe and pleasant
me. and who hope to see them again
in Red oak at a not Very distant
date"
Gathered tnrios and Pictures.
N~orth"ood Cleaner: Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. V. Linwell returned to NorthwooL
-NondaE afternoon from a foreign tour
that occupied nearly seven
IheN had n most interesting trip and
We're blessed with excellent health
during the entire time. Sailing in
November from san Francisco. They
visited the Hawaiian islands, Japan.
thlna. Philippine islands. sydney. Aus
tralla. Sandwich islands. South Sea is
lands etc, and coming home via VAN
rouVer and the Canadian Pacific rail-
way. A host of friends were glad 10
welcome them home again. Both Mr..
ana Mrs. LinWell are close observers
and are we'll informed in regard to
the various scenes of their travels, and
nave heen kept busy relating the Incl
dents of the trip. and the customs,
hth1ts, modes of life. and occupations
OF the strange people whom they were
among. They did not contine their
travels 20 the beaten path. and Mrs.
Llnwell was the first White woman to
visit some OF the wild countries
which they passed. They
hrlng home MANY curious souvenirs
gathered first hand in many climes.
and Mr.. Linwell with his kodak has
sathered q collection of photos native
70 the dlfferent countries that is both
rare and of fascinating interest. While
ENJOYING their trip, they are glad TO
ne again in their ain countrie."
Entertained at Dinner.
Hrs ID