Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 April 1902 — CHINA WEDDING. [ARTICLE]

CHINA WEDDING.

On the eve of April 12, 1002. one of the most unique wedding celebrations ever held in Rensselaer, was that of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Honan, given at their home on Front street, it being their 20th wedding anniversary. The bride and groom of twenty years had ovex. 100 cards out and. a goodly number responded to the invitations. Many beautiful remembrances in Chinaware were left by friends. As a souvenir of the occasion, each guest received a verv pretty china pitcher, dates and name, 1882-Honan-1902 handpainted on same. The house was tastefully decorated in smilax and pinks. The guests out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Ryan, Mrs. T. J. Ryan and Mias Julia Honan of Delphi, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Mitchell of Los Angeles, Cali., cousins of Mrs. Honan, whose attendance was a complete but very pleasant surprise, Mr. and Mrs. Frank VanNatta of Fowler. Mrs VanNatta, formerly Miss Minnie Phillips of Rensselaer, was one of the bridesmaids at the wedding 20 years ago, which was performed by Judge E. P. Hammond, now of Lafayette. Tbe Democrat extends congratulations and trusts that this worthy couple may celebrate their golden wedding thirty years hence. Splendid Brood Sow for sale for S3O. Frank O’Meara. See the new Gibson tailor-made gowns and shirt waists. Chicago Bargain Stoke.