Morris tribune., 1916-06-30
PRETTY WEDDING
FOR JUNE BRIDE
Miss Blanche Flaherty Becomes
Wife Of Luke J. Keating at
Assumption Church
Contributed.

COOGTlDuC6Q.
A very pretty wedding was solemn
tized at Assumption church, Tuesday
morning at $50, when Miss Blanche
Flaherty, daughter of Judge and Mrs.
S. A. Flaherty, was united in marriage
with Luke J. Heating, of Graceville.
The many friends Of Miss Flaherty
crowded the church, which was pref
tily decorated. Masses of flowers
were streWn about the altar. At
8 80 Miss Flaherty appeared, leaning
upon the arm of her father. The
bridal procession followed and marched
to the altar. The beautiful Catholic
service united the two, while the
numerous friends in the church
watched the solemn services. The
beautiful strains of the wedding
march. the impressive words of
Father Jones, uttering the vows of
love and fidelity which the couple re-
tpeated after him, lent just that
solemnity to the occasion that brot
la hush to the crowded church. The
great love that so many bear Mrs.
Keating and the admiration for the
many fine traits of the groom made
each guest feel a personal interest
in the bridal pair.
Miss Florence Newell was maid of
honor and Ed. ]. O'Neil OF Graceville
attended Mr.. Heating. Miss Mae
Blossom and Miss Rachael Heating of
| St. Paul were bridesmaids. Little
Mary Heating of Wil'mar was flower
girl and the winsome little lass walk
ing down the aisle of the church,
with her arms filled with flowers,
made a pretty picture. Sheridan
Flaherty and Archie Stone acted as
ushers. The Noreen orchestra of
Litehfield rendered the wedding march
and she Incidental music, which to-
gether with the impressive service,
lent just that atmosphere to the cere-
mony that made all realize the occa-
sion.
On Monday night the invited guests
and immediate relatives and friends
of the bride and groom gathered at
the Merchants hotel where a pre-
nuptial dinner was served. The
Noreen orchestra of Litchfeld fur
nished the music during the banquet
and for the social dancing. 1t fur
nished an occasion for the many to
extend congratulations to the pro-
spective bride and groom.
5sn Following the services at the
church a wedding breakfast was
served at the home of Judge and
Mrs. Flaherty. The relatives and
near friends gathered and gave the
newly welded couple. a hearty send-off
on their departure for an extended
trip thru the east. They went by
machine to Glenwood where they will
take the train for the cities and then
continue on their tour.
Miss Flaherty looked very beautiful
in handsome gown of Duchess satin
with Georgette crepe overdress,
trimmed with Princess lace. She
carried a bridal shower bouquet of
roses, orchids and lilies of the val
ley. The bridesmaids wore white
net gowns with picture hats and
carried pink peonies.
No one could have more friends and
admirers than Miss Flaherty. Possess
ing all the characteristics that one
loves to find in the young lady of
today, with a sweet and amiable dis
position, she has endeared herself to
many, many people in Morris. It is
fortunate that her future home is TO
be so close and tnat her friends here
will be permitted to see her often.
Mr.. Keating is connected with the
Keating Realty Co.,, at Graceville
and is an extensive land owner. All
+ who know him like and admire him.
The best of good wishes and congratu-
lations go out from many hearts to
the bridal pair.
Among the out-of-town guests who
J attended the wedding were, Father
Boland of Litchfeld, Father O'Brien
of Minneapolis, Mr.. and Mrs. M. G.
Heating of st. Paul, father and
mother of the groom, Rachael Keat-
ingsp Monica Heating of st. Paul,
Mrs. Barta of st. Paul. Winnifred
and Gertrude Heating Of Graceville,
Miss Howard of Chicago, Mr.. an6
MRS. Paul Heating of Willmar, and
daughter Mary, DIR. and Mrs. Hawk
inson and sons, Lloyd and Ralph Of
{, Litchfeld.