Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 January 1907 — CHRISTMAS WEDDING. [ARTICLE]

CHRISTMAS WEDDING.

Asphaltum, Ind., Dec. 31—A very pretty wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Dodd of Bradley, 111., when their sister, Miss Ella Gertrude Dodd, of Bradley, 111., and Edward J. Trahan were united in marriage by the Rev. H. A. Chouinard of St. Paul’s Episcopal church, the impressive ring ceremony being used. Miss Flora Hershman of Tefft, Ind., was bridesmaid and Mr. Neil Siroil of Shelby, Ind., best man. The bride was gowned in white silk, trimmed with all-over lace and medallions and tull veil, and carried white carnations. The bridesmaid also wore white silk. Mr. Franklin Stebbins of Bradley, played the wedding march. The house was tastily decorated with evergreens and Christmas bells. The dining room where refreshments were served, was in charge of Mrs. May Hunn and Mrs. Lottie Ryerson assisted by the Misses Mollie and Fannie Munich and Nettie Desens. They were the recipients of many useful and beautiful presents. . The out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Cook of Hammond, Ill.;Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Strebelow of Kersey, Ind., Mrs. May Hunn of South Bend, Ind , Mrs. Lottie Ryerson and son LaVerne of Hastings, Mich.; Miss Louise Waknitz of Valparaiso; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Holland of Kankakee, 111. Mr. and Mrs. Trahan left on the 4:45 a. m. train amid a shower of rice and good wishes for Hammond, 111., for an extended visit. They are both well known in these parts and have the good wishes of many friends. * # *