Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-30
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Mechanic Falls, Me-, Aug. Zo-AlSs
Ida Margaret West Of Mechanic
Falls and Harry Romans of Malta
wamkeag, were pronounced man and
| wife at exactly eight O'Clock Wsdnes-
day evening, the ceremony being per-
formed by Rev. Mr.. Kimball. pastor OF
| the Baptist church. The wedding
which was held at the Congregational
church, was attended by many out OF
town guests, the church being filled to
| its capacity
! The decorations were unusually
pretty, these being in charge Of the
Thespian club of which the bride was
a member Fir trees banked the yes
tbule of the church and the altar
and chancel were also decorated with
tiny frs. Hydrangea blossoms mark
ed the reserved seats and large bou-
quets of these flowers were arranged
at the front of the church. The we'd
ding march was played by Miss Har-
riett Ridley Of Lewiston. the BRIDE
groom and best man. c. A. Plumly
Of Portland, meeting the bride at the
altar She was preceded by her maid
of honor, Miss Bertha Lamkin OF
embroidered wolfe with bolero Of tur-
quoise blue. She carried pink roses.
The little flower girl, Louise
Swartzwilder Of Lynn. a niece of the
bride who looked dainty in white
muslin with pink bows, was followed
by Miss West, who looked charming
in pure white crepe de meteor, with
overlace garnitures. Her lnog veil
was caught in cap fashion with VAL
ley lilies and she carried bride roses
and valley lilies. She was escorted by
c. H. Dexter of Auburn, who gave
her away.
The ushers. A. Donald Weston Of
Mechanic Falls. and Ernest Curley Of
Lewiston, then took their places. A.
ter the ceremony Miss Ridley played
Mendelssohn's occasional.
A reception was held at the home
on Elm street. the decorations there
being cut flowers and ferns. The bay
window was banked in asparagus
fern scattered with sweet peas. the
bridal party receiving their guests
there The brides mother. Mrs. Han
nah G. West, wore lavender silk pop
lin, the bridegroom's mother, Mrs.
Elizabeth Romans Of Vassalboro be-
ing gowned in grey silk.
Miss Edna Ridley Of Lewiston and
Miss Eta Collins Of Auburn, dipped
punch, Cole of Mechanic Falls cater
Ing The gift room was in charge
of Miss Gwendolyn Stearns Of Bethel
and Miss Eva NJ. Case Of Phillips
burg. N. j., and included quantities
Of silver, cut glass. pictures. linen
and china. Among the gifts was no.
ticeable an entire set Of table silver
and $50 in gold
Many Lewiston and Auburn friends
attended the reception. among them
being Miss Edna Ridley. Miss Har-
riett Ridley. Miss Alice Ridley, Miss
Lena NJ. Cook. Miss Hazel B. Barn
ard Miss Birdella Richardson, Miss
Mable Greenleaf, Mrs. H. r. Porter.
Miss Beatrice Porter, Miss Margueri-
ia Porter. Miss Emmie Bailey. Miss
Miss Eta Collins. Elton Brigham
and Miss Marion N. Dingley. Mrs. G.
G. Gloster. Mrs. Greenwood. Mrs.
Mcleod Of Mattawamkeag: Mrs.
Swartzwilder and two children,
Lynn; Miss Hope Romans Of North
vassalboro sister Of the groom.
Mr. and Mrs. Holman left by au-
tomobile for wedding trip in the
Rangeley region and will be at home
after Oct. at Mattawamkeag, where
Mr.. Romans is engaged as civil
engineer.
Mrs. Romans was born In New
Jersey but has been a resident Of
Mechanic Falls for several years.
She attended Burdette business col
lege In Massachusetts, and has re-
Gently been employed in the ONCE
Of the Cushman-Hol shoe CONF
pany, Auburn. She Is a member Of
the Thespian club and Congregation
al church, Mechanic Falls, having
always been prominent in the social
life of this town.
Mr.. Romans. the son Of Mrs. Eliz-
abeth Romans Of Vassalboro was
graduated from University Of Maine
in 1911. He is q member Of the Ma
sonic order and well known in Lew
iston where he was formerly en-
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