Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-23
NORRIDGEWOCK
Herderson-Folsom

A very charming wedding occurred
on Tuesday afternoon at the homo OF
Hon. Leroy r. Folsom. when his only
daughter, Dorothy Louise, was united
in marriage to Harry e. Henderson.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. +. G. Davis, pastor OF the Con-
gregational church. the double ring
service being used. The bridal party
entered the parlor to the strains OF
played by Miss Virginia B. Hussey.
Two little attendants, Miss Beatrice
Folsom, a cousin of the bride. and
Master Raymond Thompson, a
nephew of the groom, came first
carrying white satin ribbons tied
with flowers which formed an aisle
through which the rest of the party
passed. The matron of honor was
Mrs. Helen p. Maxwell of Hartland,
who wore blue crepe with trimmings
Of blue lace. and the bridesmaid,
Miss Gladys Spaulding in pink satin
with white lace overdress. These car
ried arm bouquets of yellow
chrysanthemums and blue argera-
tum. Then came the groom. Harry
f. Henderson. with his best man.
Howard Jamison of Hartland. They
were followed by the bride, Miss
Dorothy Louise Folsom. upon the
arm of her father, the Hon. Leroy r.
Folsom by whom she was given in
marriage. Her gown was OF white
crepe de chine with trimmings of
white lace. She wore veil Of tulle
fastened with wreath of rosebuds
and her bouquet was of white roses
and white sweet peas.
The bridal party stood in front OF
a bank of flowers. The rooms we're
beautifully decorated, yellow Cali
fornia peoples and blue bachelor
buttons being the flowers used. while
quantities of Florida moss festoored
the porch. Just previous to the
ceremony a musical number was
given by Miss Hussey: a prelude by
Whelpley. The happy couple were
showered with congratulations by
the guests who completely filled
the house. Dainty refreshments OF
punch, ice cream, sailed nuts and
minis were served. and a beautiful
bride. Mrs Henderson is one of the
popular young ladies of the town, be-
ing a leader in the younger set. She
is graduate of Coburn Classical
Institute and the University of
Maine. She has taught for several
years in Massa chusetts and Con-
necticut. Her father, Hon. L. r.
Folsom. Is very we'll known. having
served as both representative and
senator from this district, and is at
the present time a member of the
Governors council. Mr.. Henderson
is native of Hartland. He Is
University of Maine man, and was
located for some time in New York
engaged in electrical work. but this
last year coming to Norridgewock
where he purchased an interest and
become a partner in one of the lead
ing grocery stores, the firm name be-
ing Burgess and Henderson.
Amid shower of confetti the
happy couple departed with the best
wishes of their many friends for the
honeymoon trip to be passed at
Pleasant Pond and through Canada.
Among the guests from out Of town
present for the ceremony were Mr..
and Mrs. George Walter Henderson
Of Hartland. parents of the groom.
Mr.. and Mrs. George r.. Thompson.
Ernest Thompson and Raymond
Thompson, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard D.
Jamison. Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Rhcades. Mary r. Rhoades. Frances
v. ingalls,. MIR. and Mrs. Alfred w.
Maxwell, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred w.
Palmer of Hartland. Miss Madeline
Miles, Miss Lola Cooling. Mr.. and
Mrs. John Folsom. Malcolm Folsom.
Miss Beatrice Folsom of Newport,
Sidney Folsom of Corinna. Mr.. and
Mrs l.. r. Smith of So. Manchester.
Conn.,. Mrs. Nettie G. Sawyer of
Tampa. Florida. Miss Nina Hussey
and Miss Blanche Emory of Brock
ton, Mass.