The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-22
The Carthage Gate City
Carthage, ILL.,, June 22, 1916

The home of Mayor and MIS-. Leon
Chevillon. $50 South Marion street.
appeared in festal array Tue sday, for
the nuptials Of their daughter Miss
Leonore, whose marriage to Cecil RAY
Trueblood of Indianapolis. Ind, was
one Of the society events of the sea-
son. Ferns formed an attractive back
ground for the decorations Of carna-
lions, roses, white yarow and pink
rosebuds, which were lavishly used in
the parlor. Transforming the room
into verttable bower, where the
ceremony was performed before the
gates ajar, which had been formed by
the decorations. AS the wedding
march was played. Miss Ruth Chev1l-
Ion and Miss Adele Harrison stretched
ribbons to form an aisle 10 guard the
approach Of the bridal party. who
were led by little Miss Freida Rankin
Of Keokuk, dressed in a fairy-like
gown, who marched sedately before
the bride, bearing the wedding ring.
The brides gown was lovely crea-
ton Of white georgette crepe over
grosnde londres silk, trimmed with
imported lace. which was well suited
to her charming personality. The
bridal flowers were roses and sweet
party were Miss Blanche, the twin
sister of the bride, as maid Of honor,
who wore gown of embroidered
cream net with pink taffeta trimmings
and carried Killarney roses. Craig
Butler of Chicago, q classmate OF the
groom at college, acted as best man
Miss Freida Berry sang very sweetly
1.-The Years at the Spring, by Pippa
Passes, being accompanied by Miss
Grace Davidson.
The marriage service, which con-
sisted Of the ring ceremony, was read
by DR.. H. D. Hoover Of Carthage col
lege, assisted by Rev. n. w. True
blood of Quincy, the groom's uncle,
in the presence of forty guests. After
the ceremony the company repaired
to the large and spacious dining room,
where q four course luncheon was
served. the room being decorated with
q profusion of pink and white roses.
There were many gifts, which con-
sisted Of silverware. cut glass. linen,
money, and the brides gift from her
parents was substantial sum OF
money. The going-away suit was OF
light gray, trimmed in white kid, with
hat and shoes to match.
Mr.. and Mrs. Trueblood left Tues
day evening for few days visit with
relatives in Quincy, after which they
go to Salem, Ind, for a several weeks
stay, thence to their future home in
| Indianapolis, Ind, where Prof. True
blood is in charge Of the chemistry
department in the Short. Ridge high
school.
| The out of town guests were: Rev.
and Mrs. H. w. Trueblood OF Quincy;
Miss Thora 'Trueblood of Salem, Ind;
Miss Edna Kellum Of Indianapolis.
Ind; Mrs. Fred Yetter OF Macomb;
Mrs. Charles McQuitty Of Oklahoma
| City, Okla; Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Naegelin, Mr.. Emile Naeeelin. Mrs
Catherine Clere and Mr.. Leslie Clere
Mrs. Bert Hartman and daughter
Elva, and Mr.. Maurice Harrison. all
of Basco. and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Hayes and daughter Esther, of Ferris.
! Miss Chevillon has been popular
girl in the social affairs Of our city
and is a graduate of our high school
and also OF Carthage college, having
spent the past two years teaching N
Muncie, Ind. Carthage friends wish
for Mr.. and Mrs. Trueblood much
happiness.
The Ladies' Circle Of the Presby-
terrain church gave reception at the
church TUESDAY evening III nonor VI
Prof and Mrs. D. H. Wells. Mrs.
Otis Bray is president of the organt-
cation; Mrs. Chas. Orth, vice presi-
dent; Miss Mary McAuley, secretary,
and Mrs. Harry Bell, treasurer. The
receiving committee were the officers
of the circle, and Rev. W. F. Boyd,
prof. and Mrs. Wells. The evening
was spent very pleasantly, there being
about one hundred present. who en-
1oyed short program, which CON
sisted Of a reading, when the Fleet
Goes By" by Miss Mary Mcmillan,
who in response to an encore gave
Home Again" A quartette consist
ing of DR.. Runyop. Mr.. Boyd, Mr.. w.
e. Lyon and Chas. Mflbourn gave
selection. Rev. Boyd gave a short
talk, which was full OF "reminiscences
of the nine years that Pro-. and Mrs.
Wells had spent in their church work,
expressing the appreciation OF the
members for the many helpful ser