The Republican journal., 1912-12-05
WEDDING BELLS.

WEDDING BELLS.
CoNANT-KERTCHEN. A big gathering of
local folks assembled last night nt the South
ern Pacific depot and gave rousirg welcome
to Mr.. and Mrs. Heath F. Conant, who were
passengers on the $40 train bound from Pasa-
dena to San Francisco On their wedding trip
news OF the pretty marriage at which Miss
Gertrude kertchen and Heath Conant were
happy principals will come as a surprise to
many, although the number of close personal
friends of the two we l-known families who
gathered at the depot were legion. The we'd
ding took place at the brides home at Pasa-
dena, to which place Mr.. and Mrs Peter
kertchen, parents of the pretty bride, have
removed. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank A. Conant,
parents of the groom, and other relatives,
besides many friends, attended the wedding
The romance which has ended so happily
began when the young people were attending
the Santa Barbara high school, while Mr..
Conant took special electrical and engineer
ing course at Throop in Pasadena. With the
promise which was made during their school
days a sweet tie between them their paths
appeared to separate, Mr.. Conant assuming
the position of electrical engineer on the
transport Sheridan, and going to Manila.
Later he was transferred to the Warren, but
two years ago retired from the service He
is now engaged at Manhattan New, in charge
OF cyanide plant owned by mining corpora
ton. There the young folks will make their
future home.-Santa Barbara, Calf, Indepen-
dent, Nov. Goth.
The Belfast friends of the groom's father
join in best wishes for the happiness and pros
perity of the young couple
RICE DELANo. The wedding of Miss Grace
Claire Rice, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Rice of Bangor, and Robert W. Delano of
Bucksport, took place Thursday morning Nov.
2Sth, at St. Mary's Catholic church, Ban
gor. Rev. j. M. Mccarthy officiating. Miss
Marie Cecilia Rice. sister of the bride,
was bridesmaid, and Royce Delano Nc
Allister of Bucksport was best man. The
bride was gowned in blue velvet and car
ried a shower bouquet of lilies of the valley,
while the bridesmaid wore blue velvet and car
ried viulets. A wedding breakfast was served
at the home of the brides parents, 1856 Court
street, following the ceremony. The dining
room was prettily decorated for the occasion,
pink roses being used extensively in the en-
belishments. After a wedding trip of two
weeks Mr. and Mrs. Delano will reside in
Bucksport, The bride is well known in BAN
gor, with large number of friends, while the
groom is associated with his father, Charles M.
Delano, in the grocery business in Bucksport
presents. Among those present at the we'd
ding were Charles M. Delano and Miss Nellie
Delano, father and sister of the groom and
Mrs. John B. Mutty of Melrose, Mass
LoRD-RoY. Miss Margaret L. Roy and
Frank N. Lord, both of Bangor, were married
on Wednesday noon. Nov, 9th, at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Wescott, % Ohio street
Bangor. Rev. George A. Martin of Grace NJ E.
church officiated, and used the single ring SER
vice. The bride appeared charming in a
travelling suit Following the ceremony re-
freshments were served to the guests, and
later the young couple left for trip to Bel
fast and other places, Mr.. Lord planning TO en-
gage in the sale of pianos. The bride, who is
highly esteemed by many friends, is the young
est daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Roy
of Concord, N H., and the groom, the young
est son of Mr. and Mrs N S. Lord of Belfast,
in which city he was formerly engaged in busi-
ness. For the past year and half he has
been employed by his cousin, William Smith of
Berry & Smith of Bangor.
PIERCE -TIBBETTs. Howard NJ. Pierce of
Hampden and Miss Myrtle A. Tibbetts of Ban
gor were united in marriage, Wednesday even
ing, Nov. 9Th. at the home of the officiating
clergyman. Rev. Elmer +. Pember former pas
tor of the universaist church, Bangor. The
bride and groom were unattended. The single
ring service was used. The groom is the son of
the late Capt MarcusPierce of Hampden. and for
several years has been in the employ of the
Bangor Commercial as advertising solicitor.
He has many friends ana associates, who join
in extending congratulations to him and his
bride and wishing them happiness. Mr.. Pierce
is a prominent member of the Bangor Yacht
Club, and treasurer of that organization. The
bride has been engaged in the millinery bus-
ness in Bangor for some time and has hosts of
| friends.
! GROSS FULLER. Miss Edith Fuller and Or
| vile Gross, both of Camden, were married in
Searsmont Thanksgiving day, Rev. f. A. Dins-
| low officiating and using the single ring ser
vice. The wedding took place at the home of
the brides grandmother, Mrs. C. S. Adams
The bride has been employed in Contractor s.
G. Ritterbush's office, Camden, for several
years, and is young lady of most excellent
character. OF genial nature, she has made a
! host of friends, who extend congratulations.
The groom came to Camden from Rockand
several years ago and has made large circle
OF friends, who unite with those of the bride in
wishing them years of happiness. The we'd
ding presents were many and beautiful. The
newly welded couple will reside IN Camden
and nave the best wishes of all for their future
happiness.
WINGCLARK. Mr.. Harry Wing and Miss
Addie Clark of Morrill, were married at the
Methodist parsonage. Nov. 9th, at 730 p. m.
the pastor, Rev. D. 3. Phelan officiating and
using the single ring service. The bride wore
a dark blue velvet suit with blue hat and white
! feathers. They left on the Thursday morning
train for short trip and will make their home
| in Jackson.
| BARRETT MIXER. Lewis A. Barrett and Miss
Clara L. Mixer, both of Stockton Springs, were
united in marriage at 1880 o'clock Wednesday
morning, Nov. 9th, in Bangor at the parson-
age of the officiating clergyman, Rev. Ashley
A. Smith who used the single ring service.
Their many friends join in extending to them
best wishes for many years of happy married
| life.
THE PORTLAND ELECTION.
Mayor Curtis was reelected Monday, to
serve a third term as Mayor of Portland
There were six candidates for mayor and their
| votes were as follows: Curtis, Democrat, 500S;