Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 4, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 April 1906 — GRANT-EGER NUPTIALS. [ARTICLE]

GRANT-EGER NUPTIALS.

\ One of the prettiest weddings of the season was the one of Miss Besse Eger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Eger, to Mr. Van R. Grant, son of Mrs. Mattie Grant, whioh took place at the residence of the bride Wednesday afternoon at 4 o’clock. The Rev. A. G. Work assisted by the Rev. Carl Parrett performed the brief episcopalian rite, accompanied by soft strains of “Oh Promise Me,” played by Mme. Anna Weiss of Chicago, xf The briae, who looked charming in a white shear linen and laoe gown, assisted by the groom received the 125 guests who were bidden and responded to the wedding of one of Rensselaer’s most beloved, sensible and popular young ladies. The groom, also born and raised here, bears an excellent reputation among his business and private associates. The ceremony took place under an immense wedding bell in the bay-window of the sitting room, whioh was profusely decorated in asparagus ferns and smilax. These with white carnations and roses formed an artistic decoration through the house. Among the out of town guests

were Mrs. James Griswold and son of Valparaiso, Ind.; Mrs. W. H. and Mrs. Eugene Cornell of Grand Rapids, Mich.; Miss Vera M. Mellon of Forest, Ill.; Mrs. Maloy and children of Lowell; Mr. and Mrs. Orville Irvin and Miss Ivy Irvin from Chicago, and Mme. Anna Weiss, the Chicago pianist, who was especially engaged for the occasion. A compliment should be extended to the mother of the bride for the skillfal way in which the luncheon was served. It was served in courses most artistically, the ice being served in individual heart-shape, adorned with Cupids. The bride and groom left on the ■6:32 train for Chicago. Rensselaer’s debutantes and “jnst out of school’’ young men resorted to most unique jollifications at the depot to bid farewell to two young folks, upon whom are showered thousands of well meant wishes for a happy future. Costly and numerous gifts were received and are still coming in from in and out of town.