The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-11-08


emnized last evening at 1880 o'clock
when Miss Bernice Pickett, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Pickett, and
Forrest Gartside, son of Mrs. William
Gartside were united in marriage at
the home of the brides parents. The
parlor. used for the ceremony room.
was decorated with profusion OF
ferns and yellow and white chrysan-
themums and on either side of the
altar, erected in the room, white
pedestal bore large French basket
OF the same flowers The lights were
shaded with yellow and white shades.
Because of recent death, there was
no music at the ceremony, and prompt
ly at 7:30 o'clock the bride and groom,
unattended, were met at the altar by
Rev. Oscar T. F. Tressei pastor of
Trinity Lutheran church. The single
ring service was used. The bride
wore handsome gown Of white geor-
gette crepe and taffeta, white slippers
and carried a shower bouquet OF
Bride roses and lilies Of the valley.
After the ceremony, refreshments
were served in the dining room. The
color scheme of yellow and white was
effectively carried out. The brides
table was appointed with a French
basket of chrysanthemuns tied with
large bow of white tulle. The bride
and groom left last evening for
wedding trip to New York, Philadel-
phia and other points In the east. The
bride travelled in dark blue suit, with
grey hat, shoes and gloves. They will
be at home to their friends after De
street
The wedding guests were Rev. and
Mrs. Tressel, Mrs. William Gartside,
Mr. and, Mrs. Douglass Ruth, Mrs.
Jane Bell, Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Puck
EFT and daughter, Leila Garnet, Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Goss and son and daugh-
ter Of Cambridge City, Mrs Frank
Malinn and daughter, Martha Jane of
Cincinnati, Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Kittle,
Miss Edna Dickson, Miss Nola Rus
sell, Miss Mildred Parker and Miss
Doris Pickett.
An announcement which comes as
surprise to many persons here, is
that of the marriage of Miss nellie
Becher, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Per
ry Becher Of Kankakee, ILL.,, and Harry
Thompson, also of Kankakee. The
wedding was solemnized in Louisville
last Saturday Mr.. Thompson is in
the quartermaster's department in
Louisville, where they will reside. The
bride Is former resident of this city
and has lived in Kankakee only a
short time. Mrs. Thompson Is a SIS
ter Of Mrs. Everette McConaha of this
city Mrs. McConaha Is a guest of
her parents in Kankakee now.
Pythian Sisters will meet Friday af-
ternoon with Mrs. George M. Brown
: at her home, sos North Twentieth
street.
Miss Marie Backmeyer entertained
a small company of friends at a six
o'clock dinner last evening at her
home on the National road. in compli-
ment to her guest Miss Clara Matti
of Bellevue, KY Covers were laid for
Miss Esther Gard, Miss Matti, Miss
Irma McMath, Miss Backmeyer, Frank
Funk, Nern Rider and Emil Powell
Walter B. Fulghum left today on a
business trip to Cincinnati, Chicago
and indianapolis.
Alfred Sims, of Cambridge City, and
daughter, Mrs Walter Ellis of this
city, left this morning for Louisville
for several days visit.
a county meeting of the Daughters
of Rebekah of Wayne county will be
held in the 1. o. o. hall. Members
from all chapters in the county are
expected to attend the meet\g.
Mrs. ]. A. Walls will go to Indianap-
oils tomorrow to attend state board
meeting of the Missionary societies
of the Christian church.
Mrs. Margaret Blose of Chicago is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Mary T..
Windsor of the Windsor flats.
The Women's Auxiliary to the Sons
of Veterans will meet in the Post
room at the Court House Friday after
noon at 2 o'clock for inspection All
members are urged to be present.
Mr. and Mrs. George Kemper will
entertain members of the Luther
League of the Trinity Lutheran
church, at their home, 81 South Six
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