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WED AT HIGH NOON*rt rrt %i,« of nil. c. n. ieahi-e* ashIMISS f.R4t R A MIFF.»0mRetfinalird by Rev. fir. F. H, Hoy-IcIrn In the tlrandral Homo ofl?Hde— llolb I'ariffi I'rumfnrnl i©-etal I,fni1fr*~laiohlnr t #«»lb* If P.* onl—Wrldo unit firoomDepart for Holy nnd Will »p**»«t 91k ontbi Abroad.lh«and. as'I**The cTouds and gloomy stmosphtr* that had enwrapped the earth and sky In shadows for a week part dissolved and vanished through the realms of spare m the early morning hours yesterday and the sun ah«»ne forth in a glad greeting for the long looked wedding day. He rose gloriously up to ths aenith to smile a benediction upon the marriage ahrine and sunk at laat behfrtfl a luminous veil of moonlight failing over the scenes of an eventful and joyous day and another at In the drama of life was successfully inaugurated amidst the plaudits smt good wishes of friends by the tegion.Dr. Charier 8. Searles and Miss Grace Alln*a were the principals in one of the moat tasteful and elegant weddings that haa transpired In this city for many seasons. It wsi characterised by freedom from ostentation and was beautiful in the arrangement of every detail and the exquisite simplietfy end grace of the ensemble presented. The marriage reietnony was performed as the bells at ths e*ty proclaimed the high noon hour and the Opera House Orchestra filled the beautiful rooms with the glad melody of wedding rsuaic.The broad oaken stairway, w-.tfi Its massive balustrade, was heavily entwined with southern smilax. bride’s ro*i and lilies of the valley. Broad satin scraps were wound among them attending across Tfie hall to the door of the library formed a piCttir-e*']ue aisle. Which the ushers hold in pla re and through which the bride descended and gracefully passed to join the groom and th* minister waiting to seal the solemn vows of the marriage ritual. The great bay window looking eas*ward formed a deep floral embrasure festooned with smllax and banked with dark p*umed palm* through which white hlnaaom* shone In pfeasmg contrast. The bride approached this Improvised temple of foliage and flowers alone, and was joined by the groom, when Jtev, F K. Hopkins advanced and repeated in a Df'ifoundlr solemn and effective man-Mias Frances Keyes, Kenilworth,Miss Louise Hheppard, Chicago.Miss Lilian Olney, Clinton, Iowa.Dr, John Glues!ng, Moline, lil.Dr. F. T. Hreene, Iowa City.Mr. William Hcrles, brother of groom, Waterloo.The bride 1* the daughter of Mr.Mrs. k, W Alber, who arc among uucity's beat known and most highly eg teemed residents and whose names ar enrolled upon the honor' d list of our early settbrs. Mr. Aibee rank* among j the most widely known and prosperousbusiness men of the city and state andIn ihe affluent und delightful home provided by a lavish hand and indulgent care the only daughter was born and nurtured, In its refining and happy atmosphere she has led the charmed life that la the inheritance of the fortunate few who journey from the rosy realm of careless childhood to the uncertainyears and broader paths of maturer years.Mis* Alb** enjoyed sli the educational advantages that the best schools of Du-buque afforded, finishing at the far-famed establishment of th* Misses Ely,of New Vork City. Since then she has held a prominent place as a social favorite among the fairest young women of Dubuque and ha* also enjoyed an extensive acquaintance among leading society 'in-tea In other cl tie* where *hehas often been a favored guest. Endow ad with personal graces and the rarer gifts of a cuiturodi mind and a g* neroua nature, she la eminently fitted for the domestic and social duties that her new relations and responsibilities must entail as bride ami matron, as the years[Of married life paws on.Dr. 8cmrtea I* a prominent and proa* i pwotis dentist who, during a nine years' residence in this community has attained marked distinction and popularity in professional and social circles. In the practical business of life h* hca commanded the respect and good willof bis fellow men, while in the floweryways that tie beyond the more rugged pursuits of the wotld, he has won ths esteem of associates and many friends who now extend the warm grasp of eon-gratmatien, hoping that his pleasant ! and successful career may find Its eul-! minatlon in the voyage upon which heha* *' « sell, over a summer i*ea of h »p-pliy wedded Ilf*.A reception at the beautiful home on the hUI closed the wedding festivities and af 4 o'clock the brid* and groom and their friends exchanged affectionate » farewells as they departed by the Bur-* iiiigton for New York, from which city! they will sail in a few days to appropriately spend an extended honeymoonbeneath the traditional sunny skies'* of Italy.Those present at the wedding were: Mrs. E, M. hearier.Mr. and Mrs. John M*hlhop Mr. and Mr*. William Lumber, Jr.
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Daily Times
Dubuque, Iowa, US
Wed, Dec 13, 1899
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