Armstrong - Hogin Wedding Jan 1, 1897

ARMSTRONG, HOGIN, FRISBE, KEELER, METCALF, LYONS, BARTELLE

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Armstrong – Hogin

The following account of the marriage of Miss Blanche Hogin and R. B. Armstrong is given in the Iowa Capital of January 1.

One hundred friends of R. B. Armstrong of Chicago and of Miss Blanche Arlene Hogin, of Des Moines, witnessed the ceremony which united the two at Plymouth Congregational Church, Wednesday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock. Dr. A. L. Frisbe spoke the words of the marriage service. Charles M. Keeler presided at the organ while Lou Rollins, Robert Smith and Paul Metcalf acted as ushers. Just as the grand melody of Mendelssohn's march pealed forth, the bridesmaids, Miss Mable Hogin and Miss Nina Lyons following the ushers, led the bridal party to the altar. The bride was attended by her uncle, J. S. Bartelle of Chicago. The Episcopal ring service was used.

The bride wore a handsome novelty suit of brown, with bodice garniture of pink chiffon over silk, and large brown hat trimmed with brown ostrich tips and pink roses. Miss Mable Hogin and was attired in black, bodice of pink, veiled with chiffon, embroidered in pink, black hat with pink trimmings; Miss Lyons gown with navy blue velvet, combined with pale blue silk and tulle, hat to match.

As soon as the benediction on the newly wedded couple had been spoken, Mr. Metcalf sang with charming affect “Protestation” with violin obligato by Mrs. Ryan and organ accompaniment.

Warm congratulations were next in order, and hearty indeed were the good wishes extended.

A wedding supper at the Kirkwood to the immediate family and bridal party preceded the departure of Mr. Armstrong and his bride for Chicago, where he is engaged in local work with the Record.

Mr. Armstrong was a few years ago engaged on the Capital as one of its traveling men. This position he afterward resigned to perform duties on the reportorial that of the Leader. Later he became associated with the Daily News in the capacity of city editor and their acquitted himself with evident satisfaction to himself and his employers. ~ The Newton Journal January 6, 1897.