Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-26
HAPPENINGS OF INTEREST TWENTY
FIVE YEARS AGO IN MARSHALLTOWN

| Ralph w. Mcbride led to the altar
Miss Sanie McCombs, IT was the
natural result of q friendship from
childhood. rhey are both we'll known
and both highly esteemed. Ii is prob
I ably true that no Wedding has taken
= place in Marshalltown for many years
: in which every one was SO much IN
sympa Thy, and in which so many
hearty good wishes We're extended.
Miss Sallie Mccombs is me popular
organist of the Presbyterian church,
and ii ma. be safely asserted that no
concert nor musicale has been held IN
! Marshalltown for several years III
which Miss McCombs has rot had a
prominent place. Mr.. Mcbride, by his
/ personal character and business stand
ing, il equall, well known and re-
spected.
The wedding ceremony was prompt
ly at 1:30. at the residence OF the
brides parents. lo1 West Grant street.
The bride and groom stood in an al
cove beautifully decorated With tropi-
cal plants. flowers. and vines. me
ceremony was performed by the Pres
byterian pastor. Rev. William Bryant
in brief but impressive service. They
we're married with ring, adding much
p TO the bedutN OF tie ceremony ~ =
were only few friends. the parior be-
ing comfortably alled at the ceremony
the elite poured in later on.
After the wedding = iecoption fol-
flowed About 500 Invitations had been
sent out The rooms were full from
s to IL OF the best Marshalitowu so
ciety. The bride looked e>.n prettier
/ than usual. i'm her beautiful tridai cos
tune and with bouquet OF rare white
rosebnds The presents were nuiner-
Gus elegant. and expensive, To read
the names upon them would give sofie
idea 81 the large circle vi acquaint-
;tncc, and better still. of -eal friendship.
The house had been enlarged by the
addition OF large dining room. built
vn to the west side. \ large floor had
beca arranged outside. under d canopy.
for those whose tastes iel them 70
dance The repast WAS N excellent
taste and beautifully arranged
The evening was mild and bright
as bright as the prospects that lie he
fore these young people. who are 50
happily starting out in life 10 make
another ~. The pleasant homes Tor
which MarSha!towli Is 80 celebrated.
Hundreds OF tornspepple thronSed
the streets adjacent listening to the
inspiring strains ri the odAon orches-
/, ira and watching the dancers as they
whiiied thru tho mazes III the various
changes. II WAS an animated and bril-
! liant scene.
Mr. and Mrs Mcbride will he at
, Rome after oct =; at their residence
on South Fourth street. The Times
Republican adds it, congratulations 70
those Of the host who wish them hap
pines5 and prosperity
Among the out -of town guests were
Miss II epbarn and Mr. and iirs. Bying
ton. Of Iowa City Nr. qua Mrs. Mad
Lets III carroll: Miss Garfield and Mr..
and Mrs. Me!del, Of toore: Miss
Brewster. OF oskaloosa; Mr., and Mrs.
kneedler and Mr., and Mas Caseheer
of Cedar Rapids; and Ir. William
sharp, OF Union
Mr.. I. \. Downs. one 81 the c.
y. W. telegraph operat ,rs here, re
turned this week from a charming visi-
in Mex York. and is so infatuated
with sights that he saw aud things
that he heard that the BOYS refer 10
him as Mr.. Downs from Kew York.
Jane Coombs appeared at the Odeon
in the double role of Lady Dedlock and
Hortense in Bleak House.
Rufus Chadwick, a. farmer living
four miles east OF Liscomb. VAS badly
injured mhes he Was kicked il; the
abdomen by horse.
! Laurel correspondence: Mr.. Henry
Retfschneider and Miss Emma May
/ tag were married on Thursday even
ing at the residence of the brides par
ents. About seventy-fi FIVE guests were
| present to witness the marriage. which
was soIemnized by Rev. j. Abrams. OF
the Evangelical church, 0! which both
I the bride aud groom are members. The
! happy couple were the recipients Of
many valuable presents. among which
were d Lyon & Heaiy organ from the
father Of the bride. and about $50
worth Of silverware from friends in
Iowa and Nebraska.
I MIR. and Mrs. II. w. Shove are re-
joicing over the arrival OF nine
pound boy at their home"