Rensselaer Democrat, Volume 1, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 April 1898 — Johnson-Russell Wedding. [ARTICLE]

Johnson-Russell Wedding.

Keminirtoii Prin*. A happy company of guests numbering about thirty, gathered at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Russell, two and one half miles west of town, Thursday evening, April 14, to witness the wedding of their eldest daughter. At 8 o'clock to the strains of a wedding march, played by Miss Bonner, the bridal party entered the elegantly decorated parlors, the groom, Dr. S. C. Johnson, attended by Ernest Wishard. and the bride Miss Ruth Russell and her sister Della, advanced to the center of the room where the impressive ring ceremony was pronounced by the groom’s father. Rev. R. W. Johnson of Weston, 111. The bride's regal style of beauty was intensified by the simplicity of her white swiss costume, ornamented only with a fragrant hoquet of white roses. After congratulations a very unique poem was read by Mr. Ernest Wishard of Rensselaer, much to the amusement of all present. Refreshments consisting of cake, ice cream and fruits were served. The bride is one of Remington's most charming belles, and the groom a prosperous young physician of Rensselaer. The Press extends congratulations. Those present from abroad were, Rev. R, W. Johnson and Mi's. Crocker of Weston, III.: Elmer Johnson and wife of Piper City. Ill.; Schuyler RohinsOh. Ernest Wishard and Albert Overton of Rensselaer. Inch