Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 212, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 September 1912 — Marriage of Miss Beatrice ’ Yates and Mr. Elmer Wileox. [ARTICLE]

Marriage of Miss Beatrice ’ Yates and Mr. Elmer Wileox.

At 2 o’clock this Wednesday afternoon, in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends, occurred the marriage of Mr. George Elmer Wilcox and Miss Beatrice Yates. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. C. Parrett, of the Presbyterian church at the home cr£ the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Yates. At just 2 o'clock Carl Duvall began singing “I Love You Dearly.” He was accompanied by Mr. Jesse Wilcox on the piano and at the conclusion of the song Mr. Wilcox played Mendelssohn's wedding march. Helen Warner and Elizabeth Yates, the latter a sister of the bride, as ribbon bearers, stretched ribbons from the dining room through the sitting room and to the bay whn dow in the parlor. Through the aisle thus formed the bride and groom proceeded and took their place beneath a large bell, all white except the tapper, which was pink. The white and pink effect was carried out in the house decorations, a large number of flowers being used. Rev. Parret performed. the ceremony, at' the conclusion of which the groom placed a ring the bride and the ceremony was concluded with a brief prayer. Following the congratulations and best wishes from the guests, refreshments consisting of ice cream, cake and nuts were served. The bride’s wedding dress was a very handsome embroidered voile and her wedding gown was blue serge, with a blue hat, trimmed In white. Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox were followed to the train by most of the guests and were showered with yice as they boarded the 3:18 train. They will visit i r Chicago, Winona, Winchester and Indianapolis and will be absent aboot two weeks. They were the recipients of a very large number of very beautiful presents. Cutglass, silver, china, fine linen, furniture and numerous useful articles from their host of well wishing friends almost filled a small bedroom. There were quite a number of out of town guests, including Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Robb, of Williamsport; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Parker, of Remington; Mrs. C. D. Martin, of Cincinnati, and Mrs. J. H. Gilllspie, of Shrevesport, La.