Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-17
WAYNE


One of the prettiest Of home wed.
dings for the season took place at
the residence of Mr. and Mrs. B. n
Johnson on Wednesday Sept. Is. at
S O'Clock in the evening, when their
daughter, Miss Minta May was united
in marriage to Charles Stanley Colt.
Rev. 3. H. johnson, pastor of the
First Baptist church and father Of the
bride officiated, using the single ring
service The Wedding March from
'Lohengrin" was PLAYED by Miss Ma.
bel Johnson. The best man was Clar.
ence Brown, brother Of the groom
The maid of honor was Miss Edna
Johnson, sister of the bride The
brides dress was of white chiffon
over white silk. trimmed with pearl
She carried a bouquet of Brides roses.
Her veil was embroidered silk re,
The maid of honor was gewned in
pink silk trimmed with chiffon and
rosebuds. She carried a bouquet Of
white asters. The brides traveln;
suit was of green poplin, tailor made
Will nat " Ild lCll.
The decorations III green and white
were beautifully carried out. The
rooms We're wreathed and festooned in
evergreen and white In the dining
room long steamers of white ribbon
and asters reached from ceiling down
over DOORS and windows, making a
charming picture.
The ceremony was performed under
an arch Of evergreen from which was
suspended a large wedding bell Of
white asters.
Many beautiful wedding gifts we're
displayed in the dining room consist
ing Of silverware, cut glass, linen a-l
many handmade articles Of vaIls'
bearing testimony of the high regard
in which the bride is regarded among
her many friends.
Cakes, ices. and confections veTs
served, after which the bridal coupe
quietly stole away and went by auto
to one OF Names popular surnme'
camps. They will he at home "
their friends after Sept, p at CA-
Cottage farm.
The bride is the eldest daughter Q.
Rev. b. Ii. and iirs. Agnes johnson
She was born in Auburn y. l., anu
received her early education thefe'
afterwards graduating from CON!
High school at Augusta. She receFso
Bates scholarship and entered Bates
hut owing to i'll health was compeNe-
to abandon her college course.
Afterwards she entered the GorooL
Bible Institute at Boston. intenoihs
to fit herself for life of MISSIONARY
work in Africa, but as before ne,
health failed and under the ADVICE ..
her physician she gave up all hopes "a
fulfilling her ambitions in this uiie0'
ton. She lately occupied the postum
of eoyerness in a prominent Ausui'a
family. She is a MEMBER " '"'
WAYNE Baptist church.
The groom is the adopted con q ..
NJ and Mrs. Clara Colt. He was o@n
at South Lagrange and educatcu =.
the public schools Of Wayne ne -
farmer by occupation. also poa'' .
fancier OF much success. ne
member of the Baptist church CIV ..
secretary of the Sunday schooi' ''-
Master of Wayne Grange.
! Only the immediate relatives u.
/ two families were present iic.aus
Mr. and Mrs B. H. Johnson mss
Mabel Florence. Helene. sisters o. VIZ tn'
bride Werner Wormlight. Mr.. ana w.. w..
a. NJ Colt. Clarence Brown Inc W., w.,
of-town guests were Mr.. ana M,
Walter Pike and little son OF ,l Lu
! more; Mr. and Mrs. Cnaf,ss o,,h.
house and little son OF Moll NOM cbl.
! Mrs. Edith pouthright anu Nv" 1obn.
dren of Winthrop; Miss hoha ''"
son Of Brooklyn, N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. Colt will man man they
future home at Wayne, "he. '.,,s in
have a host of friends VINO '' .ordial
attending congratulations ana , sann:.
GOOD wishes for long lie o. ''1f'
ness and prosperity