Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 143, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 June 1910 — PRETTY WEDDING FOR POPULAR ROCHESTER COUPLE. [ARTICLE]

PRETTY WEDDING FOR POPULAR ROCHESTER COUPLE.

Dr. F. P. Bitters and Miss Ira Cones United in Marriage at Informal Reception Wednesday. There was a lovely little wedding at the home of Mrs. C. A. Roberts Wednesday afternoon at three o’clock. The contracting parties were Dr. F. P. Bitters and Mrs.- Ida Cones, of Rochester. A number of old friends of the Doctor had been invited to meet him at that hour. The wedding was quite a surprise, for the supposition was that the Doctor and Mrs. Cones would be married before their arrival here. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. C. Parrett in a very beautiful and impressive manner. The bride is a very charming little woman and Doctor Bitters has made no mistake in selecting her for his life companion. There were about fifty guests present at the reception to congratulate the Doctor and his brjde, who expressed their appreciation of the manner in which they had been entertained. Elegant refreshments were served at the wedding. The house and commodious porch were decorated for the occasion and the gathering was a happy one. The Doctor’s popularity while he was located here many years ago has not waned and he starts out in this new journey with the congratulations and well wishes of his friends for the future. The hostesses at the reception were Mrs. C. A. Roberts, Mrs. C. W. Duvall and Mrs. N. S. Bates. Dr. and Mrs. Bitters remained here over night, leaving for Rochester today. Dr. Bitters has not been practicing medicine for some time, but expects to enter the profession again, and will probably locate in Indianapolis.