Knight - Munn Wedding Jan 6, 1897

MUNN, KNIGHT, ROBB, HARRAH, SMITH

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Date: 2/21/2013 at 08:35:59

Wedding Bells

One of the prettiest weddings that have occurred for some time, took place at the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. John Munn, in North Newton, on New Year's E. The bride was their daughter, Ms. Bertha Munn, and the groom was Mr. Frank Knight, son of Mr. David Knight, now living in Grinnell. Between 50 and 60 guests were present to witness the ceremony.

The house was prettily decorated for the occasion. In the south east corner of the parlor, where the bridal couple stood, was a bank of hand some potted plants. Across the corner hung an arch made of smilax and cut flowers, from the center of which suspended a wedding veil. At the appointed hour, eight o'clock, Miss Robb played the wedding march, and Rev. C. C. Harrah, the officiating clergyman, came first followed by Mr. and Mrs. Grant Munn, and lastly came the bride angry them. The ceremony was simple but impressive, that made them husband and wife.

The bride is a lovely girl, possessed with many graces of mind and heart, as well as person, and will be a treasure to him who has won her. She was attired in a handsome gown of white silk, made with high neck, long sleeves, round ways, and round skirt, and trimmed with dainty silver Passementrie. It was a very becoming costume. White gloves and slippers, together with white roses in her hair and some in her hands, were added touches of beauty.

The groom is a fine, upright capable man, well respected and liked by his acquaintances. He was correct and elegant in the usual suit, with the single rose in his coat lapel.

The hearty congratulations following the marriage showed how much the junk people are beloved.

The supper was both sumptuous and elaborate, “just loads of good things to eat,” so they declare that were there. It was served on small tables in each table was decorated with cut flowers and smilax. The presidents were costly and handsome.

Mr. David Knight and Miss Mable Knight of Grinnell, the father and sister of the groom, and Mr. Charlie Smith, his cousin, from Guthrie County, were among the guests from a distance.

Mr. and Mrs. Knight made a visit to Grinnell the next day after their wedding, but have returned and will soon be “at home” to their friends on the night farm, North of Rushville. Here's to the success and prosperity of these two worthy young people as they start out hand in hand on life's journey. ~ The Newton Journal, January 6, 1897