(newspaper clipping)
Wedding Bells
Mr. Herman Geffert and the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Warning, were married at the German Lutheran church, Thursday, Feb. 25, by Rev. Voss. The bride wore a tan colored costume made in Kate Greenaway style; the bridal veil hung in lovely folds about her shoulders. She wore flower of the rarest kind. Her corsage was trimmed with richest of lace, which was as fine as a spiders’ web. The bridesmaids were Miss Clara Warning, sister of the bride, and Miss Emma Tonn. Mr. Herman Tonn and Mr. Albert Schlickan acted as ushers.
The presents were numerous and costly. Following is a list of some of them: Bed room suit, china closet, extension table, toilet set, oak rocker, set of oak chairs, crystal water pitcher, syrup pitcher, 2 lamps, 1 coffee and 1 tea-pot, ½ dozen silver tea spoons, 1 ½ dozen sauce dishes, 2 silver cake baskets, (one came from Ohio, a present from the bride’s aunt), 5 table cloths, 2 dozen napkins to mach, lovely paper holder, toothpick holders, toilet bottles, 4 bed spreads, and other things to numerous to mention, besides considerable cash.
Mrs. Fred Westfall, Mrs. John Kech, and Mrs. Henry Hillmer took charge of the cooking, while Mr. and Mrs. Fred Warning received and entertained the guests. All parties present seemed to enjoy themselves. The weather being fine also helped to make the time pass away pleasant. A grand dinner was served at 4 o’clock which lasted until seven.
A Guest.
Haven Weekly Journal
Haven, Reno County, Kansas
March 6, 1897
Page – 5 *** column - 2
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