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imiw lira]Meisgeier Double WeddingAmong the larger and prettier home weddings of the winter was the double wedding which was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Meisgeier Sr., Tuesday, Feb. 9th at 2:30 p. m , when their daughters were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. Miss Gretchen becoming the bride of Geo. A. Knapp of Garden City, Kans., and Miss Edna the bride of Arthur Putnam of this place, the Rev. Chr. Rembola of the German Luth. Church performing the wedding service in an impressive manner, in the presence ot a hundred and fifty relatives and friendsThe bridal party proceeded by their pastor descended the long stairs, passing through the aisles formed by the Busy Bee Society who carried carnations, taking their places in the parlor beneath a large green and white bower decorated with tiny wedding bells, where the solemn vows were spoken.The brides wore beautiful gowns of crepe meteor, cream rose buds held the long veils in place and they carried shower bouquets of brides roses. The bridesmaids, Misses Clara and Laura Meisgeier, sisters of the brides, were daintily gowned in white silk mulle and carried bridesmaids roses. The grooms and their attendants wore the conventional black. Messrs Elmer Knapp of Des Moines and Ernest Putnam of this place acting as best men for their brothers. Miss Bertha Putnam, sister of one of the grooms, played the wedding march.After congratulations a delectable four course wedding feast was served at three large dining tables in the spacious dining rooms which were tastefully decorated with pink and white carnations, the two wedding cakes being artistically decorated with tiny pink and white rose buds. The Busy Bee society, of which the brides were honored members, acted as waitresses.Shortly after lamp light the Busy Bee’s serenaded the bridal party, a part of the music rendered being of special composition for this particular o^cassion, this number being pronounced a decided success. In the evening an orchestra appeared and dancing was the order of the evening entertainment, closing with a buffet luncheon.Among the list of presents, which we are disappointed to say was furnished to the News too late for appearance in this issue, is found almost innumerable valuable and beautiful gifts, showing the high esteem in which these worthy young couples are held by their friends.The brides are accomplished young ladies who have lived Over East from childhood are well and favorably known in social and church circles both there and in Arlington where they have the love honor and respect of all.The same favorable comments are due both the grooms who are products of this famous Over East community, noted for its population of stout hearted men. Mr. Knapp and his bride will go to the home he has previously prepared at Garden City, Ivan., where he is one ‘UncleSam’s’ valued servants in the government experiment station at that place. Mr. and Mrs. Putnam will be at home to their friends at the Herman Meisgeier Sr. farm, where they will assume the stern realities of life and be numbered among the flourishing citizenship of the community.
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Arlington News
Arlington, Iowa, US
Thu, Feb 11, 1915
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