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JEWISH NUPTIALSThey are Celebrated in Elk Parlors.—Wedding Ceremonieson a Grand Scale Never Surpassed In Defiance.jQcf iancc,©.cEeadtw , 'Ecbruor^‘•She walks iu beauty like the night lt;£ cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that’s best of dark and bright, Me^t in her aspect and her eyes:Ti.us mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.”sion ciine the bride s mother, attiredFor some weeks the people of th« city h ive been on the qui vice of excitement over the big: Jewish wedding to take place on the 28th of February. Many and eldest brother, Leon Wertheimer, were the rumors afloat as to thet-labor followed by the bridesmaids; Missin black silk with white applique embellishments and diamond ornaments,ate and magnificent arrangements beingmade for the occasion, and wh^ii the1\Emma Wertheimer, daintily gowned in i white organdie over pink; Misa Hannah wedding took place, Taridity evening, j Oppenheitner in a decollete gownit was found that there nad L-t-eu no j of white silk, with appliqueexaggeration for the wedding was on a grand seal-*, which ha-* *-idout been equaled in the annals of ih** city. The ceremony took place in Elk parlors, j delicate bluewhich were handsomely decorated withthe work ofHon P. L Hay was appointed toast master and toasts to the bride were responded to in a most happy and eloquent manner by the following persons: Rabbi Frederick Cohn, of Ft.Wayne, Mr. E. P. Hooaer, Mr M. Kittner, Mr. A. F. Harley. Mrs. M. Kittner, Mr. Leon Wertheimer, of Defiance, Mr. H. K. Glneek, Mr. Nelson Grossman, Dr. Stotter.Mr. Isa Proppsr, Mr. Armine Samplimer, of Cleveland, and Mr Sam Rottenstein, ofToledo.After the banquet the guests spent the remainder of the evening in the manner conventional to wedding merry makings. The music for dancing was furnished by the Mandolin club and the boys are to be highly complimented for the beawty and elegance of their dance music and the perfect manner in which it was rendered. There were about one hundred guest* present at tne wedding ar.ii many exquisite costumes were1 seen. The beautiful rooms, dainty gowns, happy faces, with the graceful movements of the dance made a scene of rare loveliness not soon to be forgotten by those who witnessed it.At If :20 o’clock Mr. and Mrs DeVay left for Cincinnati from whence they will take a trip through the south. They were accompanied to the train by a company of their young friends who made.tbiugs highly interesting for them. They were copiously showered with rice and hayseed while the good people for blocks aronnd were awakened from their sleep by the harmonious music of sleigh bells and tin horns. While waiting for the bride and groom the yonng people danced Jin the depot and made things lively for a time.It was the most elaborate affair of the kind which ever took place in thiscity. iThe bride is a yonng lady well known in Defiance, where she has spent muchPECIALALE.....LadiesWrappIers..A handsome wrapper, full size Wattean back, now style sleeves 50c.A cambric wrapper inblue, black, green and navychoice 75c.A regular full size wrapper, extra wide skirt, handsomely trimmed with braid around collar and waist,choice 98c. lar $1. 50 value.The finest wrapper made, extra quality, heavy percale, fast colored, elaborately trimmed with fine braid, perfect fitting, 1.48. A wrapper made to sell at 2. 50. All our wrappers are cut in latest style and well madeFhis is a regfu-otE.IONSTOREvr. „ . . ... _ I of her life, and has many friends toJtummings; Miss Geiger in white or- ; •-- wish hsr happmees in the newtpalms and cut flowers, florist Winterich.At six o’clock Mendelsfilm's wadding march was played by the Mandolin club and the groom maiclted into the room attended by his bent man: they were followed by the ushers after which came Mies Tillie Wertheimer, the maid of honor, attired in white organdie and carrying roses. The bride next appeared, leaning on the arm of her father. She looked very handsome in a gown of white duchesse satin, trimmed with dnchesse lace and tulle. The gown was made with a train two yards in length. She wore an exquisite veil and a wreath of orange blossoms. Her bonquet was lilies of the valley and she carried a white satin Bible, the latter a gift from her husband and containing the marriage certificate. Next in the procesE TO THE TRADEWHITAKER’S !»ko!Ogandie, lace and ribbons, and Miss Hannah Daniels attired in a gown ofsatin, with applique trimmings of velvet and ornaments insteel and turquoise.Iq the southeast corner of the front parlor was arranged a beautiful floral j bell composed of white roses, lilies of the valley and carnations. From the bell was suspended a star shaped lamp which emitted six lights. The lamp is an heirloom in the family and came originally from Meintz, Germany. It has been handed down in the Wertheimer family for four generations. Underneath the bell stood a pedestal supporting wax candles and here daring the ceremony stood the bride and groom. Rabbi Frederick Cohn, of Ft. Wayne, performed the regular ring ceremony of the Jewish ritual in a most impressive manner, standing beneath a canopy of tulle and asparagus fern, this being an orthodox Jewish custom. During the ceremony the Mandolin club played very softly DeKoven’s beautifullyric 4 ‘O Promise Me. ”After the ceremony the wedding party returned to the reception hall where Mr. and Mrs. DeVay received the congratulations of the gneets.The gneste then assembled in the dining hall where was served a wedding banquet, the like of which has has seldom been served in Defiance. The dining hall was a bower of beauty, being exquisitely decorated with potted plants and cat flowers. The tables were beautifully trimmed with flowers and appointed in a most tasteful Following is the menu served:lifewhich is open before her. She has a kindly disposition and gracious man- i ners and the Express Joins her other 1 friends in wishing her a future as fnll of joy *»nd happiness as she deeetves. Mr De Vay is a fine looking young man and apparently entirely worthy of the yonng lady he has won to preside over his home. He is a traveling salesman for a Cleveland house and is considered one of their most valuable men. They will make their home in Cleveland.The guests present from out of the city were Miss Hannah Oppenheimer, Ben Schlooser and Harry Schlooser. of Erie, Pa., Misses Gizelle Stotter, Yeita Pollock, Retta Davidovitch, Dr. H R Stotter, Nelson Grossman, H K Glueck, V A Spaney, C K Sunshine, I S Propper, Armine Samplimer, E S Weil, Herman Pollock, of Cleveland; Mr. and Mrs. Sam Rottenstein, Mrs. J Levi, of Tole-do-.Mrs. Sam Reese and Miss Eva Reese, of Bowling Green. Mr. and Mrs. A Wertheimer, of Peru, Ind.; Miss Hannah Daniels, of Columbus City; Misa Minnie Geiger, of Canal Dover; and Martin De Vay, of Bradfield, Pa.anner.THE AFTER-NOTE.•‘When once the heart of a maiden is stolen. The maiden herself will steal after It soon. For there’s nothing half so sweet In life As love's young dream.”The bridesmaids carried bequets maidenhair ferns.ofThe bride's beautiful point lace handkerchief was made for her by her sister Emma.The bride was the recipient of asplendid array oi handsome gifts’ She received enough dainty linen to last half a life time and there are beantifnl piece* of china and silver galore. A beautiful bedroom suite, the bedstead being onyx and brass was a gift from the bride’s brother, Leon Wertheimer. A handsome side board was the remembrance of the grooms employersThe handsome souvenir menu cards containing an excellent likeness of the bride and groom, were printed ’ inthe Express Job rooms.The handsome wedding cake which graced the bride s table, was cut and passed to the guests by the waiters.The wines at the banquet came from Germany.Mr. Nelson Grossman responded to a toast with an original poem indited to the bride. It was very clever and highly appreciated by allThe bride wore a handsome going away gown of green broadcloth.Mrs. Wolf, an Hungarian caterer from Cleveland, had charge of the culinary department. She has been in the city a week making preparations for the banquet.Martin DeVay, brother of the groom, acted as best man. The ushers were: Harry Schlooser. Nelson Grossman, Dr. Stotter and Isa Propper, all in fall evening dress.The guests from Cleveland and Erie returned to their homes this morning.ng. on all sold in our dress goodsm 75c a yd. and up, we will give aall dress linings. Now open for jss Linings ever shown in Defiance.WHIST CLUBBouillon in Cup,Olives. Young Roast Turkey, Sweet Pickles, Cranberry Jelly, Celery, Smoked Tongue, L9mon Sherbert, Potato Balls, French Peas. Asparagus on Toast, Fried Partridge—Breaded, Bride’s Salad,Pudding a la Flame.Members Have a Pleasant Meeting With Miss Bechel.Sweet Catawba,WINES.Pilsener Export Beer,Riessling.oods and Carpets.Neap olitan Ice Cream, Parisian Almond Bars, Lindsdow Cake, Macaroons,Almond Tarte, Knmyis Bread, Kipfel, Cinnamon Krapfen,Chees e Delkel, Chocolate Cake. Marble Cake, Ice Cream Cake,California Naval Oranges, Bananas, Apples, Malaga Grapes.L}ndon Layer Raisons, Mixed Nats, Figs, Edam Cheese.French Drip Coffee, Dents Water CrackeTs.The members of the Amorita Whist club met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Miss Della Bechel. The guest prize was won by Mrs. F, H. P. Lowe, while the club prize was carried off by Miss Gertrude Hoffman. Tea was served at 5 o’clock by the hostess. Mrs. Carl Groweg, Misa Edith Phillips, Mrs. F. H. P. Lowe and Mrs. Evans were guests of the club.
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Defiance Daily Express
Defiance, Ohio, US
Wed, Mar 01, 1899
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