Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-21
JEWETT CITY
Wedding of Ear! s. Mont gomery and Miss Agnes M. Olson McGrath Brandon Marriage - Red Cross Appeals for Aid.

Jewett Cfty's first military wedding took place Monday evening" at the M. Olson and Earl s. Montgomery were married by Rev. J. J. McCabe. The bride wore old rose crepe de chine with georgette trimmings and corsage bouquet of white roses. The maid or honor was Miss Jennie Coyle, and her gown was gold taffeta with corsage bouquet of pink roses. The best man was to have been Lieut.. E. B. Strout, who did not arrive. Robert Olson, the brides brother officiated in that ca pacity The bridegroom was in mfh- tary uniform. The brides gift to her attendant was gold brooch set with pearls. The groom gave the best man a gold cigarette case engraved with his initiays. After the ceremony, reception was held at the brides home.
 The bridal couple and their attend ants stood before a curtain Of red, swhite and blue streamers, in the cen ter of which was a bank of palms and asparagus. Two silk flags were on either side. Pink and white asters and asparagus were banked upon the piano. The stair bannister was decorated with purple and pink asters and the feath- cry asparagus, and the same decora- tions were in the dining room. The decora tions were done by MT and Mrs F. C. Whiting and H. c. Webster.
 During the reception the Misses Montgomery and Jennie Coyle sang and played. Refreshments were served. MT. and Mrs. Montgomery left on the boat train for a wedding trip. The brides travelling gown was dark blue French serge and white feather hat. Mrs. NJ 1Htgomery will remain in Jew cit City on their return. She is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Peter T. Olson and one of the borough's most charming young ladies. MT. Montgom- cry is the son of Mir. and Mrs. w. B. Montgomery of Pachaug. He was a soldier previous to the present war, i,, ( Ia Try Fort Bliss. Texas. for six months. He has com p1eted the course at the off cers' training camp at Plattsbursh and was appointed second lieutenant. but by his own wish and on the advice of his friends he has been detailed to the aviation corps. He is on furlough now until ordered to the Boston School of Technology. where he is to study The bride received many gifts of silver, cut glass. china, linen and many useful articles.
 s250 Subscribed.
 Four hundred and fifty dollars-rot tickets-have been subscribed towards the next years Chautauqua.
 McGrath-Brandon.
 The marriage of Neil F. McGrath and Katherine F. Brandon by Rev. Fr. John G. Murray at St. Joseph's cathe- dral, Hartford, on Nov. 21, 1916, has been announced. MT. McGrath is the son of MT. and Mrs. John McGrath of Jewett City.
 Going to Providence.
 Avilla Ledoux, who has been an or der clerk at Dearnley & Clarke's store for 22 years, is to move with his fam fly to Providence. The family goes on Wednesday but MT. LedouX remains for a few weeks. It is with great regret that his employers and customers learn of his departure.
 Gossip and Chat
 Misses Waite Stetson and Lucille | Stetson have returned from Scituate, | where they attended the Stetson fam | fly reunion.
 William Smith, who has been at | Newport with the navy, writes that he | enjoys the position mad is well.
 Mrs Jack Comrie of Greeneville vis-