Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-01
HAPPENINGS OF INTEREST TWENTY
FIVE YEARS AGO IN MARSHALLTOWN

tor j. p. is a hustler, and we hope
Viii find Marshalltown TO his taste
announcement was made of the in
stallment by the Iowa Central of Two
new trains. Nos. 8 and j, 10 run be-
tween Mason City and Peoria. The
south bound train, in the morning, was
scheduled to leave at O'Clock, and the
north bound, in the evening at O'CLOCK,
effective Aug. II.
The usual social dullness of the sum-
mer season was Interrupted last even
ing by brilliant wedding at Stratn- H
more, the splendid country residence OF
Ex-Governor Packard, three miles west Il
OF the city. his eldest daughter, Ada. 4
| being given to Edison Gilman Abbott
| son of Mr.. and Mrs. z. A Abbott of 4
this city. Some 200 guests were pres
| ent from the city. and the road to
| Strathmore was crowded with vehicles /
AT the brides home the large thirty
| two room house was thrown open and !
! from the eastern veranda. large plat
! form. rooted with canvas. had been
! erected. AT the eastern edge Of this /
| platform. under an arch Of geraniums.
/ Rev +. +. Judd rector Of ST. Paufs.
| took his position shortly after o'clock,
| clad in the robes of his holy office, /
while the strains of the wedding marcn
rendered by Oblinger's orchestra sum- I
moned the bridal party, Master Sidney !
| Packard preceding. and bearing a cor |
! nucopia einbiematic Of the horn OF
plenty. The brides mother leaned upon !
| the arm of tine groom. and Mr.. and /.
Mrs. Abbott followed. Then came the
first groomsman. Mr.. Fred Williams. |
! with Miss Blanche Packard, sister of
the bride. and Mr.. Benjamin Packard.
With Miss Adrianna Abbott, second
bridesmaid. After these came Hon. 5.
b. Packard with his daughter, proceed
ed by the Misses Florence Abbott and
Ella Packard, strewing flowers before
the bride-e elect. Standing under
large bell OF smilax and tube roses. the
gift of Mrs. Clark (nee Ashbrook), a
former teacher OF the groom, the SOL
enn Episcopal service was said, and
the two young people were united for
better or for worse. 1t vas a very I'm
pressive and happy ceremony.
soon after the congratulations of
| the guests Mr.. and Mrs. Aboott were
driven to the city where they took
!, the train for St. Paul. expecting to re-
: main week at Lake Minnetonka be-
fore settling down at their home at
Charter Oak. Calhoun county. where
they VIII be at home after Aug. 20.
/, | The groom. while not born in Mar
shalltown. vas brought up here. his
family being one OF the oldest in the
/: city. Gilman was GOOD son, loved and
: respected by his fellows. and will make
T a good husband. He has built nice
:, home for his bride al Charter Oak. and
: mis- energy and application have already
established him in a successful bust
ness career.
n His bride. who last night wore a
q beautiful dress of white faiiie with
II hand en- oroidered front, wearing her
orange blossoms proudly and happily.
), and looking as lovely as bride could
u look. has had unusual advantages both
at home and abroad. and during her
fathers comparatively short residence
here has endesred herself to a large
a circle of friends.
The father and mother Of the groom
have furnished the new home at Char
e ter Oak turnout, and it is ready for the
=. serious beginning of married life. The
10 groom's present to the bride was d
IS handsome piano, and Governor and
lie Mrs Packard contributed an elegant
: set of silver. Among the hundreds OF
handsome presents one especially
a priced is the Gift of beautiful coffee
groom at Charter Oak.
s. Following the ceremony and con-
I'd gratulations refreshments were served
indoors, while dancing continued under
st the pavilion to the delightful music o.
ne the orchestra. the festivities continuing
al until nearly midnight. The weather In
is the evening threatened rain, but th'
I'd moon soon shown brightly, as II mature
is united with the friends of the youn:
s. people in predicting long and happ.
on union"
Vienna and Beaman correspondence
"On Thursday evening. July 30, abou
ta' fifty of the Green Mountain peopl
on happily surprised Eugene HILL is bein
90 his 21st birthday. The evening wa
pleasantly spent with games and sing
nd ing. after which all partook OF bounti
yer full refreshments furnished by the host
a esq. They all expressed themselves a
Ii having very nice time.