Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-21
Emery Mower Wedding, e. VassaIboro

n. Royal Emery of Los Angeles, Cal,
and Miss Annie Phillip Mower of East
Vassalboro, were united in the holy
bonds of matrimony, at high noon Tues
day Tuesday at the home of the brides
parents at East Vassalboro. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. A w.
Frye, pastor of the North Vassalboro
Methodist Episcopal church, the impress
sive double ring service being used. To
the strains of the Wedding March from
.Lohengrin," played by Miss Charlotte
Mower of Augusta, the bridal party en-
tered the north parlor of the Mower
home where the wedding took place in
the presence of the immediate families
Of the contracting parties and a few close
friends.
The BRIDE a petite blonde, was very
charming in white crepe de chine, with
silk net overdress. She wore a long bridal
veil of silk net, which was caught up with
real orange blossoms. brought by the
groom from sunny California She carried
a shower bouquet of brides roses. Little
Carlton Rowe, dressed in a white suit,
carried the rings on a cushion.
Following the ceremony a reception
was rendered Mr.. and Mrs. Emery, and
all extended their heartiest congratula-
tons and wishes for long life and hap
piness The brides going away costume
was blue broadcloth and she wore
black panne velvet hat with plumes.
The interior of the Mower home was
profusely and tastefully decorated in the
many hued leaves of Autumn relieved by
the wilderness of the brides roses. The
decorations made very pretty setting
for one of the prettiest of fall weddings.
Mr.. Emery is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Nathaniel Emery of Waterville. He at
tended the public schools of Waterville
and graduated from Waterville High
school. AS a student he was very popu-
lar among his friends and has many
friends in this vicinity. Several years
ago he went West, and entered the en-
ploy of the Rock Island Railroad of
California. By perseverance and honest
work he has risen in the ranks among
men and is now engaged as assistant
manager of traffic of the Rock Island
Railroad, stationed at Los Angeles. Cal.
Mrs. Emery is the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. C. w. Mower of East Vassalboro.
She graduated from Coburn Classical In
sttute in 1905 and later attended Nor
gan's Business College, of Waterville. It
was during school days that the romance
which eventually eliminated in the we'd
ding. started. The old rivalry of Water
vile High school and C. c. l has no effect
on the romance. Since graduation Mrs.
Emery has been employed in the office
of DR.. HARDY of Waterville and the
Watervile office of the New England
Telephone and Telegraph Co. Mrs.
Emery is a very popular young lady and
has large circle of friends whose good
wishes she carries to California with her.
Many and beautiful were the presents
receive by the bride from the many
congratulating friends. Among the gifts
received were siG0 in check and an
other 500 in bright and shining gold.
Notable among the gifts were beautiful
pieces of cut glass, silver and crockery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emery will take an ex-
tended wedding trip on their way to
california They will visit New York.
Niagara Falls, Chicago and San Francis
co, before going to their future home.
After Nov. l, Mr.. and Mrs. Emery will
be at home at 1852 Garfield Place, Holly
wood, Cal.
Among the out-of-town guests at the
of Waterville, Miss Charlotte Mower of
Augusta, Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Rowe
and son Carlton of Augusta, Miss Will
helmina Butterfield and Miss Verna Da-
Wis of Waterville.