Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 34, Number 48, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 February 1902 — HELEN HAY IS MARRIED. [ARTICLE]

HELEN HAY IS MARRIED.

Her Wedding a Memorable Event in Wunhington Society.

. One if the most important social events of’the season in Washington took place at noon Thursday, when Miss Helen Hay, daughter of Secretary and Mrs. Hay, was married to Payne Whitney of New York City. The ceremony took place In the Chnrfcii of the Covenant and was witnessed by an asiteniblage such as has not been seen there in many years. One thousand invitations were sent out, every person of note in the capital and scores of prominent society people in other cities being included. i Upon entering the church the bridal walked up the main aisle and approached the chancel, where a white carpet had been spread. Giant palms and white oleanders were scattered about in profusion. Rev. Teunia 8. Hamlin presided at the service, and be was assisted by Rev. A. 8. Hayden, pastor of the Stone Presbyterian Church of Cleveland, Ohio. The bride was given away by her father.

Hear; rains rioted southeastern Oklahoma and the Creek Nation, breaking a Jon* dry period and increasing wheat prospects 100 per cent.