Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-28
Johnson-C roxford

The Methodist church in North
Pepobscot was the scene of wed
ding Saturday afternoon at O'CLOCK
when jeanette CroXford of Brewer
became the bride of DR.. Lewis Sayre
johnson of Augusta. The bride is
the daughter of Mrs. Flora NJ. CEoX-
ford who is the widow of Dr. Russell
H. Croxford and was married in the
same church 80 years ago. the
church was we'll filled with guests
from many places, about 200 in all,
and green was the prevailing color
in the decorations with here and
there a touch of gold. An evergreen
BACKGROUND was arranged for the
wedding party. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Cyprian Bryant
of Newport, an intimate friend of
the brides family for many years.
The wedding march from Lohengrin
was played by Mrs. CroXford on the
small organ which she played when
a regular attendant of the church.
The bridal party consisted of seven
bridesmaids. Mrs. Clifton Richards,
of Orange, n. j.; Miss Julia Little
field Miss Vera harrington and Miss
Ella NJ. Hall of Brewer Miss airline
Johnson, sister of the groom. MISS
Dorothy Wyman and Miss Edith let
reault of Augusta.
Miss Geneva CroXford of Long ISL
and n. Y, sister of the bride was
the maid of honor, little Betty Rich
ards of Orange. n. j., was flower girl
and Frank Southland of Augusta was
groomSman.
The bride was given in marriage
by Edward \. Snowman of SPRING
field. Mass, an intimate friend of
the family.
The ushors were Paul CroXford of
Brewer brother of the bride, and
Merritt Hewitt of Augusta.
The bride was very charming in
gown of white satin crepe, wore
veil draped with orange blossoms
and carried white sweet peas.
The maid of honor wore grey cam
ton crepe with hat to match and car
ried pink sweet peas.
The bridesmaids wore dainty and
becoming gowns of rainbow hues
and the effect was charming.
The wedding was followed by an
informal reception at the summer
home of the brides mother near the
church and about $50 guests We're
present. Refreshments of sand
wiches. ice cream, cake and co1ec
were served.
The bride is one of Brewers most
talented and highly esteemed youns
women. She is a graduate OF Ban
COR high school and Smith College IN
the class of 1920. She is we'll
known reader and has been teacher
of expression in Montpelier, W., ana
two years in Cony High school,
Augusta. She has a host of friends
who will extend best wishes.
mr. Johnson is one of Augustus
most enterprising young dentists.
He is a graduate of the University
of PENNSYLVANIA Dental College and
has a rapidly growing practice in his
home city. He is popular member
of the younger social set ana mas
many friends.
DR.. johnson and his bride went
to Moosehead lake on wedding trip
and will reside in Augusta.
The wedding presents were
numerous and very beautiful. They
included silver. cut glass, CHINA,
electrical appliances, money anu
many other things.
Among the guests at the wedding
were Mrs. Johnson, mother of the
groom, Mrs. Alfred johnson, Mrs.
Charles Sharkey. Mrs. Donald john
son. Mrs. Frank Southland, Donald
Hewitt, of Augusta, Miss Dorothy
Graves of Pressure Isle and MISS
Ruth Blodgett of Vermont college,
classmates of the bride, Major X. r:
Longacre of New York, Mrs. Edward.
A. Snowman and son, Robert Snow
man of Springfield. Mass, and others
from Bluehill, Orland. Bucksport,
North Penobscot and Brewer.-Ban-
gor Daily News.