Jasper County Democrat, Volume 6, Number 10, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 June 1903 — TWO JUNE WEDDINGS. [ARTICLE]

TWO JUNE WEDDINGS.

The home of Mrs. Kateß. Watson on McCoy avenue was the scene of a beautiful little wedding Wednesday afternoon when her eldest daughter, Mary Elsie, was united in marriage to Ira M. Washburn, second son of Dr. and Mr. I. B. Washburn. Promptly at five o’clock the bride and groom entered the parlor, led by the officiating clergymen, to the sweet strains of Mendolssohn’s wedding March, rendered by Miss Mildred Harsis. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Edward Baech of Areola, 111., uncle of the bride, assisted by Rev. A. Golden Work, pastor of the Presbyterian church of this city. . The bride was beautiful in a dress of white silk over dress of point de’ sprit, carrying white carnations. The home was artistically decorated with palms, smilax, cut flowers, oak branches and vines fresh from the woods. Immediately after the ceremony, refreshments were served, after which the bridal party accompained the bride and groom to the 6:32 train which was boarded under showers of congratulations, rice and well worn shoes. The out of town guests were: Rev. Edward Baech wife anil family; Mrs John W. Paxten and daughter of Longmont, Colo.; Miss Ella Ritchey of Peru, Ind.; Warren Washburn and wife of Goodland; Miss Mary Washburn of Chicago; Dr. G. Leenheer of Chicago; Louie Wilcox and wife of Surrey ; Mrs. C. D. Martin and Mr. DeLaney Martin of Cincinnati, Ohio; Miss Ruth Balmer of Evanston, 111. The young couple were recipients of many elegant and useful presents. Dr. and Mrs. Washburn will spend several weeks among the lakes of Wisconsin, after which they will return here to take up their residence in the old Washburn homestead on W**st Sonth street. *

The marriage of Mr. Newton C. Pumphrey, son of Mr. and Mrs. George G. Pnmphrey of this city, and Miss Myrtle R. Hans, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. H aus. was solemized at the home of tho bride's parents, 207 South Front street. Thursday evening at 8 o’clock, by Rev. A. G. Work, pastor of the Presbyterian church. About forty invited guests were present, and the contracting parties were the recipients of many useful and valuable presents. Light refreshments were served after the ceremony. • Both Mr and Mrs. Pnmphrey are well known and deservedly popular young people, and The Democrat writes with their host of friends in wishing them the choicest of earth’s blessings. They will reside in Rensselaer.