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The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, January 17, 1907 The home of MR. and MRS. JAMES PARSONS, in southwest Chariton, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Wednesday evening Jan. 9, 1907, when their daughter BERTHA M., was united in marriage to MR. FLOYD D. MATHEWS, of Joliet, Montana, in the presence of fifty invited guests. Promptly at 6 o clock, to the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march, executed by Mrs. George Parsons, the bridal couple entered the parlor, attended by Miss Nellie Miller of Agency, as maid of honor, and Mr. Charles Parsons of Joliet brother of the bride, as best man, and took their places in the archway underneath a white wedding bell and cluster of white roses, where Rev. F.B. Palmer, Pastor of the Baptist Church, in a very impressive manner pronounced the words which united their lives and their fortunes. Immediately following the ceremony and congratulations, the guests repaired to the dining room where an elaborate two-course dinner was served. The house was beautifully decorated with strands of evergreen and gold tinsel and presented a pleasing effect. The table decorations were pink carnations. The bride looked charming in a dress of white albatross over white, and framed with white lace and ribbon. The maid of honor wore white Persion lawn over white, trimmed with venciences lace. The groom wore the customary black. The bride is a popular and accomplished young lady of Lucas County, having resided here all her life, and by her sweet amiable disposition and many graces has won the high esteem of all whom she has come in contact. The groom is a young man of sterling worth and integrity, was raised in this county, but seeing greater opportunities in the west, located in Joliet, Montana, about three years ago where he is engaged in real estate and insurance, and where they will be at home to their friends after Feby 1st. This young couple start out on life's matrimonial sea with bright prospects, and The Leader joins a host of friends in congratulations and best wishes for their future happiness and prosperity. Among the out of town guests were Mrs. Mathews, mother of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. Stafford of Freedom, and Mr. and Mrs. Westfall of Derby, Miss Nellie Miller of Agency, Charles Parsons of Joliet, Montana. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert November 22, 2004 iggy29@rnetinc.net http://www.rootsweb.com/~ialucas/Main.htm Notify Administrator about this message?
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