SMITH - SMYTH MARRIAGE

MEEK, BRYAN, SMITH, SMYTH, MCCULLAGH, HAGUE, JEFFRIES, MALONE, CULBERTSON

Posted By: David (email)
Date: 1/12/2005 at 10:18:39

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, June 27, 1907

A pretty home wedding occurred at the home of MR. and MRS. WILL H. SMYTH,
Wednesday, June 26, at high noon, when their daughter, ETHEL MAY, was united
in marriage to EDD DERR SMITH, of Lester, Iowa. Rev. McCollough, of the
First Presbyterian Church, of Chariton, officiated using the beautiful and
impressive ring ceremony, in the presence of over one hundred guests.
Preceding the ceremony Miss Grace Hague, of Fairfield, sang, "I Love You
Truly," followed by Mendelssohn's wedding march, by Miss Florence Smith, of
Lester, sister of the groom, to which the bridal party descended the stairs
and entered the front parlor, where ribbon was stretched on either side of
their way, by Pauline Jeffries, of Osceola, and Vera Malone, of Nevada. May
Culbertson was flower girl and little Helen Meek, of St. Louis, ring bearer,
followed by Miss Myrtle Dungan, bridesmaid, then the bride on the arm of her
father, where they were met by the groom and the bride given away. The
groom was attended by Orin Smyth, brother of the bride.

The bride looked charming in a white batiste dress, trimmed with valencienes
lace and insertion, over white silk, and carried a bouquet of Lillies of the
Valley. She is the only daughter of MR. and MRS. SMYTH, and was raised in
this city, graduating from the High School in the class of '98. She was
also a graduate of Parson's College, in the class of '02, and has been a
successful teacher in the schools of Osceola, and other places for several
years. She is prominent in society circles, where she will be greatly
missed by a large circle of associates.

The groom is a stranger here, but a promising young man of Lester, Ia.,
where he holds a responsible position as telegraph operator. He is a young
man of pleasant address and will no doubt do his part toward making a happy
home.

The bridesmaid wore white and pink organdie and carried pink carnations.
The color scheme, pink and white, was carried out throughout the house, the
altar being banked with white and pink roses and foliage. An elaborate
four-course dinner was served by the ladies of the Presbyterian Church.

The bride and groom left on the evening train for an extended trip through
the west where they will visit all the important places in Colorado, Utah
and Washington, and will go as far as the coast, visiting many places of
interest on their return. After a month's absence they will be at home to
their many friends at Lester, Ia. The Leader joins their many friends in
wishing them a tranquil voyage through life, blessed with happiness and
prosperity.

The guests from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Gongwer, of Marion; L.B.
Smyth, of Harvey; Miss Grace Hague, of Fairfield; Mrs. A.R. Malone, of Des
Moines; Mrs. Derr, of Creston; Mrs. Elizabeth Smith and daughter Florence,
of Lester, Mrs. W.C. Jeffries and children, of Osceola; Vera Malone, of
Nevada; Mrs. Zora Meek and children, of St. Louis; and Miss Cleo Bryan, of
St. Joseph, Mo.
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