The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-05-19
From thursdays Daily.
Richards Hoerr.

Miss Edith Lloyd Richards. daught-
err of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Richards OF
us South Second street, and Mr.
Carl Gerlich Hoerr, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. George H. Hoerr of Lebanon
Oregon, were united in marriage last
night at the home of the brides par
ents, the affair being one of the most
charmingly appointed and prettiest
home weddings of the season, and OF
much interest in society circles.
The rooms were artistically decorat-
ed with a profusion of palms and cut
flowers, the general color scheme be-
ing worked out in yellow, white, and
green, jonquils, and marguerites be-
ing used with background of grace
full foliage. In the parlor an altar
of palms and flowers had been i'm
provised, and tall baskets filled with
yellow jonquils and marguerites stood
at each side. About forty guests
were present, including relatives and
intimate friends. Preceding the en-
trance of the bridal party D. NJ. Jones
sang "All Through the Night" and
as the last notes of the beautiful song
died away Miss Maud Schemmel, of
Cambria, Wis, cousin of the bride,
started playing Lohengrin's Bridal
Chorus, and the bridal party slowly
entered. Miss Mae Widell, who act
ed as bridesmaid, entered first. She
wore handsome gown of pale green
pussy willow taffeta, trimmed with
silk lace, and carried an arm bouquet
of marguerites. Following her came the
bride, leaning on the arm of her faith
er, who was to give her in marriage.
Her gown was beautiful creation of
silver lace and white pussy willow
taffeta, the lace being used for the
bodice and deep founce, and the
taffeta as an over-drape, hanging in
a court train from the shoulders in
Grecian effect Her long veil was
attached to a cap of silver lace, and
caught up with lilies of the valley.
The groom was attended by Mr.. Ar
chic Kramer of this city, who acted
as best man, and they awaited the
approach of the bride at the altar Of
palms and flowers.
Rev. w. r. Evans, pastor of the
Welsh church, performed the cere-
mony, the impressive double ring
service being used AS the last vows
were uttered D. M. Jones sang 81
Love You Truly" Congratulations
were then in order, and short re-
ceptiOn was held after which the
quests adjourned to the dining room
where delicious refreshments were
served. Mrs. w. D. Rose and Mrs. H.
Sohir,,n,n1 rrnci1n1 ut ho 80
and poured coffee, and Mrs. Troy
Mrs. Clifford Thro, Mrs
Elmer Lippert, Miss Blodwyn Rich
ards and Miss Maude Schemmel as
sisted in serving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoerr will take an
extended wedding trip, and will be at
home in Lebanon, Oregon, after
July 1.
The bride is a popular young lady,
and grew to womanhood in Mankato,
having been a graduate of Mankato
high school, and later taking a
course in trained nursing in Chicago.
The groom formerly resided here,
but is now rising young business
man of the west, being engaged in
the lumber business at Lebanon. The
many friends of the young couple
are united in congratulations and
best wishes.
Out of town guests present for the
wedding were Mr.. and Mrs. H. F.
Schimmel, the latter an aunt of the
bride; DR.. w. e. Evans, uncle of the
bride, and Miss Maude Schemmel, a
cousin Of the bride, from Cambria,
Wis.