The Republican journal., 1914-09-24
WEDDING CELLS,

WEDDING 6ELLS.
HALL-BEDELL William Henry Hall of Bel
fast and Miss Edna Mason BedelI of Auburn
were married at noon September 10th al
Windy Hill. West Auburn. the home of the
brides father. L. Edward Bsdell. The color
scheme of the beautiful old home was yellow
and green and the parlors and dining room
were thrown into one immense room and beau.
| tifully decorated with profusion of yellow
roses and other flowers Of the same color. The
bridal party stood in front of large bank OF
green foliage. Rev. Fred M. Preble, pastor of
the Auburn Baptist church, ,oficiated, using the
single ring Episcopal service. The bride was
given in marriage by her father, and was
attended by Miss Grace H. Hall of Belfast, the
groom's only sister, as bridesmaid, Mrs Virgil
L. Hall of Belfast as matron of honor and
Miss Pauline Mason Of South P aris as flower
girl. The groom was attended by his only
brother, Virgil L. Hall of Belfast. Only the
members of the families of the contracting
parties were present. The BRIDES beauty and
grace were enhanced by bridal gown of rich
white satin. cut with low square neck and
finished with pearl trimming and a garniture of
rare old lace. family heirloom that had been
used on several similar occasions. Her long veil
was caught with crown of lilies of the valley
and the same lovely flowers formed her shower
bouquet. Miss Hall wore handsome gown of
pale blue meteor crepe, the corsage, sleeves
and long tunic edged with bands of tiny roses.
and carried an arm bouquet of VIII ite roses.
Mrs. Hall was becomingly gowned in dainty
dress of pale yellow chiffon over the same
shade of satin. relieved only by eirdle of pale
blue and carried yellow roses. The charming
little flower girl wore dainty white dress with
yellow sash and carried basket of yellow
roses. Mrs. William H. Hall, the groom's
mother, wore black meteor crepe with long
tunic of black lace. Mrs Bedell.t the brides step
mother, wore violet crepe-de-chine with lace
garniture. Other guests were Mrs. E. L. Bean
and Miss Cora J. Mason, the brides aunts, and
Mr.. and Mrs. G. R. Hunnewell of WestAuburn.
The brides gift to her maid and matron were
friendship circles of gold and to the little
flower girl gold signet ring. The groom gave
his best man pearl shirt set. The bride is
well known in Belfast, where she taught in
the sixth grade of the city schools and was
beloved by her pupils. She resigned here to ac-
cept better position in Morristown, N j., but
has since frequently visited here. She is
graduate of Edward Little High school and of
the Pennington Normal school, is popular with
the young people, and bright and capable
young lady. The groom is the junior member
of the hardware firm of Mason & Hall. is
prominent in Masonic circles and recent
commander of Palestine Commandery. Knights
Templar. He also is popular with the young
people and interested in public matters. I'm
mediately after the wedding breakfast the
bride and groom left for Portland in the
groom's car and later went to MooseheadLake.
They are at the Hall home on Congress
street where they will reside and will be at
home to their friends after October 1st.
BARRETT DAVIS. John Barrett and Mis-
Helen E. Davis. both of Searsport.wer united
in marriage at p. m. Sept 18th at the home
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles F.
Davis in Park, by Rev. Charles H. Mckinney
in the presence of members of their families
and immediate friends. The single ring service
was used. The bride and groom stood in
bower of evergreens and cut flowers and be-
meath a floral bridal bell during the ceremony.
The parlor, in which the service took place, was
beautifully decorated with flowers of the season.
The bride and bridesmaid carried bouquets of
sweet peas. The young couple were attended
by Miss Josephine Davis younger sister of the
bride, and by George Hopkins of Stockton
Springs. Following the marriage ceremony
refreshments we're served, and then Mr.. and
Mrs Barrett went to their new home what
is known the Turnpike road. The presents
received were many and beautiful. as we'll as
of value and usefulness. Mrs Barrett was
formerly resident of Brewer.
LAMsoN-DAGGETT. The marriage of Roland
George Lamson of Belfast, formerly OF Jones'
port, and Miss Abbie Arvilla Daggett of Bel
FAST took place at a m, Sept. 23rd, at the
home of the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
w. Daggett, No. Is Court street. Rev. Walter
F. Sturtevant, pastor of the Baptist church,
officiated, using the double ring service. Only
relatives were present, The bride wore gown
of pale pink silk with shoes to match. The
groom is employed as clerk in the Dutch Bros
store and has fine musical ability. The bride
is graduate of the Belfast High school al d
has often appeared in public as violin soloist.
She has recently been employed in the office of
the Wyman Land Company.
JELLIsoN-CHAsE. The wedding of Lemuel
B. Jellison and Miss Sophia B. Chase took place
at the home of the brides mother, Mrs. C. M.
Thursday evening, Sept. 10th. in the presence
of few friends. The couple were attended
by Seth H. Morgan and Miss Elizabeth Fer
nald. The ceremony was performed by Rev.
A. ]. Lockhart. The house was tastefully dec
Grated for the occasion and refreshments were
served Mr. and Mrs Jellison left Friday
morning for Monmouth. where they will visit
Mrs. Jellson's sister. Mrs. c. l.. Banghart.
They are receiving congratulations from many
friends.
LEIGHTON ACHoRN. Married in Camden,
Sept 18th. Mr.. Arnold R Leighton and Miss
Myra E. Achorn. The single ring service was
used, Rev. S. E. Frohock performing the cere-
mony. The groom is a young man of excel
lent character and has made his home in Cam
den. but now has an excellent position inBoston
The bride is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jas:
w. Achorn and is one of our most popular and
highly esteemed young ladies'. After brief
wedding trip they will make their home in