Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 38, Number 18, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 October 1905 — Rhoades-Radcliff Wedding. [ARTICLE]

Rhoades-Radcliff Wedding.

The most notable nuptial event of the year in our city was the marriage, Wednesday evening, Oct. 18th, 1905, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. Rhoades, on Front street, of their only daughter, Miss Lillian, to Mr. Charles A. Radcliff, of Cincinnati. The ceremony took place at 8.30 p. m., in the presence of about 80 relatives and invited guests. It was performed by Rev. A.jGolden Work, former pastor of the Presbyterian church here, and now of South Chicago. The ring service of the Episcopal church was used.

Mrs. R. L. Martin, of Cleveland, Ohio, the bride’s cousin, was the matron of honor, and Miss Katherine Radcliff, of Cincinnati, the groom’s sister, was the bridesmaid. Mr. R. F. Wilson of Cincinnati was groomsman and Mr. W. E. Radcliff, of Toronto Can., was best man. The bride’s father gave away the bride, and little Misses Marion Martin and Mildred Laidlow were the flowers girls, and Miss May Rowley, of Wabash, played the the wedding march. The bridal costume was crepe de Chine over white silk. After the ceremony an elegant wedding refection was served. The display of bridal presents was one of the largest, most elegant and expensive ever seen here.

The newly married couple will not take a bridal trip at this time, but will remain here until Saturday and then repair to their future home at Cincinnati, where Mr. Radcliff holds a desirable aud responsible position as secretary of the Watkins Manufacturing Company. The out-of-town guests aside from those mentioned as participating in the ceremony, were Mr. aud Mrs E B. Radcliff, the groom’s parents: Mr. aud Mrs. W. E Laid low aud two children, Mrs. Caddie Martin and Mrs. Chenowith, all of Cincinnati* Mr. and Mrs. John Slote, of Buffalo, N. Y.; R. C. Martin, of Cleveland, Ohio, and Bert Rhoades, of Chicago.