Extracted from The Lawrence Daily Journal (Lawrence, KS)
MANLEY-CAHILL
Two Popular Lawrence Young People United in Marriage Last Night.
Mr. Robert C. Manley and Miss Lillian Cahill were united in marriage last night at 8:30 at the Plymouth Congregational church, in the presence of large number of invited guests, and with surroundings of a most auspicious nature for the two popular young people.
The church was beautifully trimmed with feathery asparagus, palms and water lillies, the lily being the flower for July, and having an additional sentimental touch in connection with this wedding, as the flowers came from Lake View where the young people had taken their first outing, and had spent so many pleasant hours afterwards. As the guest[s] were gathering Miss Abbie Noyes played Narcissus.
At 8:30, Miss Clare Jaedicke and Miss Henrietta Robinson, preceding the tiny flower girls, opened the pretty smilax bridal gates for the wedding party to pass through. Following Miss Henrietta Robinson down the south aisle to the strains of Mendlessohn's wedding march, came Miss Erna Fischer, as flower girl, two of the ushers, Mr. Arthur Symons and Mr. Roy Henley, Miss Grace Poff as maid of honor, and Miss Lillian Cahill leaning on the arm of her father, Mr. John Cahill, who gave her away. Following Miss Clare Jaedicke down the north aisle came Miss Josephine O'Reilley as flower girl, two of the ushers, Mr. Luther Lewis and Mr. Hugh Means and the groom, attended by his best man, Dr. Charles Cahill. The party was met at the altar by Rev. Dr. R. Cordley and Rev. Dr. Dixon. The wedding ceremony, the short and pretty ring service, was performed by Dr. Cordley, assisted by Dr. Dixon. As the party left the church, the Taunhauser march was played by Miss Noyes.
The bride never looked prettier nor more charming than in her wedding gown of mousseline de soie over organdie with trimmings of chenile appliqued, and French chentilla lace. A filmy bridal veil enveloped her graceful figure and an immense boquet of bridal roses completed a most beautiful costume. Miss Poff as maid of honor wore white organdie with trimmings of valenciennes lace and white ribbon, and carried pink roses. The four little girl attendants wore white organdie made with low necks and short sleeves, and carried bunches of sweet peas.
After the ceremony a reception was held at the Cahill house in West Lawrence. The house was very completely and artistically decorated with moss sent to the bride from the south by her brother, and water lillies. Mr. and Mrs. Cahill were assisted in receiving by Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Manley. Mrs. Cahill was gowned in black lace embroidered in black spangles, over white taffeta, and Mrs. Manley wore black brocade trimmed with white silk, and lace. The bride and groom stood with the receiving party to receive the many sincere best wishes and congratulations that were showered upon them.
Punch was served during the entire evening from a small table on one of the porches, while in the dining room ice cream and cake were served from a prettily decorated center table. The gifts were arranged about the back parlor and were exceedingly elaborate and in profusion. Everything that cultured taste could suggest was visible everywhere; cut glass of finest design, silverware, a gold watch, delicate china, beautiful pieces of embroidery, pictures, chairs and everything it seemed possible to select was shown among the handsome remembrances to the bride. The wedding trip and a $500 bond to the bride were the gifts of Mr. and Mrs. Manley.
Shortly before 11 o'clock the bride came down attired in a handsome brown traveling suit of Venetian cloth, lined with green and brown changeable silk, and amid a chorus of best wishes the bride and groom were driven to the depot where they took the Santa Fe night train for Topeka, from which place they continued their wedding journey to Colorado today.
There are few young people in Lawrence better known than Mr. Robert Manley and his bride. He has lived her the greater part of the grown-up period of his life, has made many friends, and is regarded as a sterling young man by every one. He is a graduate of the Kansas university law school, and a practicing attorney and is now on his second term as police judge of the city. His bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Cahill, and is a lovely girl, who has made friends with every one. For the last two years she has been a duputy in the office of the county treasurer, and has made one of the most valuable accountants the office has ever had.
The best wishes of their myriads of friends go with Mr. and Mrs. Manley as they begin their married life, and will follow them to the end.
Friday, July 21, 1899