The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-04-10
PALMYRA
Observation-Disclosures

Observation-Disclosures
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. c. w.
Homsted of Palmyra was the scene of
very pretty home wedding, March
20, at o'clock. 2. ~. when their
youngest daughter. Nina Eleanor
Homsted was united in marriage to
Leroy Crundall Richardson of Water
Vile. A single ring ceremony was
performed by Rev. y. r. Pearson, pas
tor of the Methodist church at Pitts
field.
The bride Was very becomingly at
tired in white silk with chiffon drap-
pings and pearl trimmings, carrying
Il bouquet of brides roses. The
groom wore a black evening dress
suit. Miss Fannie Richardson, sis
ter of the groom acted as bridesmaid
and Wilson Homsted, brother of the
bride as best man. The parlor was
very prettily decorated for the occa-
sion, including an arch OF cut flowers,
under which the wedding couple
stood. The bride is one of Palmyras
most popular young ladies', having
graduated from the NJ. c. |. in 1910
She then taught III the rural schools
of her home town one year merlung
an excellent report, she then entered
Bryant & STATIONS Business college,
Boston, Mass. Upon graduating from
that Institution she was given po-
sition as stenographer for A. G. Will
ton Shoe Co., Chelsea, Mass, 'or
whom she has worked until the pres
cnt time. Mr.. Richardson is
graduate of the Fairfield High School,
having been employed in Boston LOT
the past year as craftsman on me-
chanical engineering, but very recent
" has bought out the ice business IN
Fairfield under the name OF Pooter
Richardson Co. The happy couple
will make their home i'll tairheld
having the best wishes of their many
friends 70" loas and happy welded
life.
At the close of the wedding the fam
ily relations and guests were escort
ed to the dining room where they par
took of very delicate wedding lunch
consisting of pastry, fruit, nuts and
candy. The wedding guests present
were Mr.. and Mrs. A. f. Richardson,
Mr.. Often Richardson, Miss la, IVA
and Fannie Richardson and Mrs.
Stephen Eldridge of Wateryille; Mrs
f. C. Crowell, Revere, Mass; Mrs.
Abbie Holt Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Homsted and little Zelma; MIS-.
Frank Bradford, Miss Dollie and Will
son Homsted of Palmyra; Mr. and
Mrs. c. NJ. Lancaster of ST. Aliens;
Mrs. Martha LanI OF palmyra. At
the close of the wedding feast GO and
confetti were literally showered upon
the bride and groom.
A wedding reception was given at
Palmyra Grange Hall at O'Clock .
NJ, at which about 300 participated.
c. NJ. Lancaster of St. Adams be'E"
appointed as POSTMASTER and present
ed the following program: Musl>'
orchestra: song, Mrs. Mantis Hon
sted reading, Iva Richardson; song,
Mrs. Nina Lancaster; Grafton, Mr..
Leward Jones; reading. Arabella NC
Crillis: farce "Information Window 1;
music. orchestra. Supper was serv-
ed at 1920 consisting of cake. coffee,
fruit and sandwiches The remand
or of the evening was spent in So
cial way.
They received following presents:
buffet, Mrs +. p. CroWell; reed
rocker. Mr.. f. =. Grpwell of Revere
Mass; mission divan, Mr.. and Mrs
c. w. Homsted, Mrs Abbie, Holt, Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Bradford, MIR. and
Mrs. +. L., Dolly and Wilson HON
sted; art square and desk, friends
and Changers; set Of dishes, la, Iva
and Fannie Richardson; silver ser
vice, MIR. and Mrs. ". II. Towlc, Mr.
and Mrs. II. b. Towle, MIR ". il
Towle, Jr., Mr.. A. J. Towle and Miss
Elise Towle 500 in money from
Mrs. Ellen lIomstcd; $10O from Eel
ma Homsted; $lo0 from James
Homsted. Other valuable presents
consisting of silver. glassware china
blankets, rug, linen. bed-spread. etc