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Mat son-helphrey.The marriage of Jean, youngest daughter of Captain Daniel and Mrs.Mary H. Matson, to John P. Helphrey, took place Wednesday, June 25, at thehome of the bride’s parents in Yellow Spring township, the Rev. W. G. Ogil-vie, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Mediapolis, officiating. The happy event was characterized by asimplicity which was charming. Mingling with the moving guests in an informal interchange of happy greetings as the clock struck twelve, the young couple met under an arch of smilax and white ribbons, and there pledgedtwlt;grfcatcitf their future lives as man and wife. Theceremony was brief. After the congratulations, a sumptuous repast was served in the parlors of the MatsonIhome, which were decorated by a pro-, fusion of flowers. The refreshments ! served under the direction of Mrs. A.I A. Adams, of Burlington, were pro-i nounced excellent.Those present were: Mr. F. P.Helphrey and daughters Misses Grace | and Jessie, of Mt. Pleasant; Mrs. Maud Hlephrey Jackson, of Marion, Iowa; Judge Samuel M. Chapman, Miss Helen j Hope and Master John Chapman, of Plattsmouth, Nebraska; Mrs. A. F. and Miss Edith Peck, of Armour, South Dakota; Theodore R. Parrott, of Greenfield, Ohio; Lieutenant Joseph Matson, of Fort Morgan, Alabama; Mr. and Mrs. I. N. McClure. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Ogilvie, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Rob-! erts, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Moorehead, Dr. and Mrs. O. F. Higbee, Mr. D. H. McKee; Misses Mamie Johnson, Fazie Lloyd, Geneva Corder and Jessie Swag-gard .of Mediapolis; Mrs. Ella Dancey and Mr. M. W. Blair, of Kossuth. The gifts were many and costly.Miss Jean C. Matson was born and reared in Yellow Spring township and by her many womanly qualities and accomplishments, has won a place in the hearts of our people.Mr. John P. Helphrey is a young i man of high character, possessing good business qualifications, being a member of the prosperous firm of McClure ! . Helphrey, of Mediapolis.V V V
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Burlington Evening Gazette
Burlington, Iowa, US
Fri, Jun 27, 1902
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