Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-06-28
Bailey-Thornton.

Bailey, and Mr.. Charles Clifford
thornton, of Vancouver, B. c., was
solemnized Thursday evening, June
Il, at 8 80 o'clock in the M. E.
thurch. The church was filled with
friends from in and out of town. Rev.
Calvin ]. Graves oficiated. using the
Episcopal ring service.
The chancel and altar were decorated
il huge punches of peonies, ferns and
Palms. Shortly before the ceremony
hrs. Andrew Harris, of st. Paul,
sang "Because, Miss Edith Scott.
# Minneapolis, accompanied her.
Then followed the Lohengrin March,
Mss Scott at the organ. The ushers
I'D the bridal procession. The bridal
attendants followed. The ring bearer
lowell Stone, of Benson, nephew of
the groom carried the ring in the heart
Of a pink rose. Little Elizabeth
Wells, of Herman, in a fluffy gown of
White preceded the bride, scattering
rbse petals in the path of the bride.
The bride entered on the arm of her
brother Mr.. C. L. Bailey who gave
her in marriage
The bridesmaids chosen by the
bride were Miss Gertrude Darling, a
cpusin from Minneapolis, and Miss
Blanche Flaherty. They we're gowned
IN gowns of harmonizing pink. Miss
Darling's gown was of pink satin
rivera. The waist was made in fichu
effect, elaborated in shadow lace and
silk fringe. In her hair was worn a
beaded bandeau and little pink ostrich
lips. Pink marquisette over pink
nessaline was Miss Flaherty's gown.
The waist was elaborated in shadow
lace and caught with tiny pink rose
| lse,s. In her hair she wore a pearl
tanasau. Both maids carried shower
fog3aets of pink sweet peas and lilies
ae valley.
Miss Mabel Thornton, of Benson. a
zsEaer Of the groom, was chosen maid
II aonor. Her gown was made in
eass's style, of pink crepe de
rae lr trimmed with bands of lace
am eauGht with pink rose buds. Pink
o3t Ill tips in her hair completed hel
cos ne. She carried a bouquet OF
a sose9.
TIC bride entered alone; and was
Eve in 3 gown of ivory satin made
esItrsiae and beautifully elaborated ir
cress duchess laces and point dc
esp seed pearls giving it finish
ING to1ch. She wore full tulle vel
lasmiag a Juliet cap and was caught
al fn3 hair with lilies of the valley.
Her only ornament was the groom s gif
a platinum pendant set with diamonds
Her bouquet consisted of white roses
and lilies of the valley. The brida
party were ret at the altar by tn
groom and his best man, Frank Thorn
COu1 O1 DSuSOus
The ushers were Douglas Bailey
and Leo McDerrnott. of Benson.
MendeIsohn's wedding march wa
used as the occasional.
following the ceremony a reception
was held at the home Of the BRIDE
parents for the relatives and immedi
ate friends.
A group of the BRIDES friends as
sisted thru the rooms and in the din
ming room.
The BRIDES gifts to her attendant
were jeweled pins and her little at
tendants received signet rings. Mr.
Thornton presented his best man an
ushers with nugget stick pins!
| Mrs. Thornton's going away gov,
was of blue and tan changable silk
A tan coat and black and white ha
completed her costume.
| The couple left on the night trai
amid the congratulations of their man
friends and will take trip by ocea
into Alaska and after their retur
will be home at 1915 Napier St.
Vancouver, B. C.
Among the out OF town relative
and friends were Mrs. Nellie Darling
of Minneapolis; MIR. Will Darling, c
St. Paul; Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Bailey
of Portland, Oregon; Mrs. Thornton
the groom's mother and sister, Mis-
Bessie, of Benson: Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Stone, of Benson, and Mr.. an
Mrs. Fred Hodgson, of Fergus Falls