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| [engagement announcement] 4 Apr 1909 Mr. and Mrs. George A. Keeline of Council Bluffs announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Edna Louise, to Conrad E. Spens of Omaha, the wedding to take place some time this fall. The above interesting announcement was made to a few intimate friends Saturday evening. Miss Keeline has a host of friends and is popular in social circles in Council Bluffs and Omaha. Mr. Spens is a well-known club man and was recently appointed a colonel on the governor's staff. He is general freight agent for the Burlington railway. ______ Spens-Keeline Nuptials - Many Omaha People attend ceremony in Council Bluffs Saturday Night. Sat 23 Oct, 1909 ... Prominent among the beautiful October weddings was that of Miss Edna Keeline, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Keeline, to Mr. Conrad E. Spens, which was celebrated last evening at 8 o'clock at St. Paul's Episcopal church in Council Bluffs. Green and white made a pretty color scheme for the decoration, palms, ferns and white chrysanthemums decorating the altar and clusters of chrysanthemums were tied to the ends of the pews. Mr. Simms, organist of All Saints' church, presided at the organ and played the Lohengrin bridal chorus for the entrance of the wedding party and "Traumerei" during the ceremony. The ushers, Mr. Arthur Keelin, Mr. A.M. Jeffrey, Mr. John T. Stewart, 2d., Mr. E.M. Fairfield and Mr. J.E. Buckingham, entered first. Miss Elizabeth Adair of Atlanta, GA, maid of honor, was the first of the bride's attendants and Miss Jean Ellwood of DeKalb, IL came next. They were gowned alike, in pale green chiffon over white satin, with trimmings of silver and pearl. Mrs. Glenn C. Wharton was matron of honor and wore a stunning costume of white lace over white satin, with trimmings of silver and crystal. Each carried a garden hat filled with lillies of the valley and maiden hair fern. These were held by streamers of pale green tulle. The bride walked with her father and was beautiful in her wedding gown of white chiffon silk entraine. A tunic effect was made of hand-embroidered white satin with trimmings of real lace on the bodice yoke and sleeves. The long tulle veil was held in place with a wreath of lace and orange blossoms. The groom's gift was a bar pin of sapphires and diamonds, with a pendant of the same. The bride's boquet was of white orchids and lilies of the valley. The bride's gifts to her attendants were jade pendants and the groom's gifts to the ushers were jade scarf pins. Mr. E.R. Puffer of Chicago was best man and the marriage lines were read by Rev. T.J. Mackay, assisted by Rev. J.W. Jones. Following the ceremony, a large reception was given at the Grand hotel and the guests were received in the ball room, which was a bower of yellow blossoms and green foliage. Huge bols of yellow chrysanthemums wereplaced at intervals and ropes of wild smilax were also used in decoration. The supper room was trimmed with swansonia and ferns. The guests were received by Mr. and Mrs. George Keeline and Mr. and Mrs. Spens and some members of the wedding party. Besides the members of the bridal party those assisting were: Mrs. E.P. Reed of Chicago, Mrs. Hoskins of Chicago, Miss Phillips of Chicago, Mrs. Hawkins of Burlington, IA; Mrs. A.V. Kinsler, Mrs. Arthur Keeline, Mrs. F.P. Kirkendall, Mrs. A.J. Beaton, all of Omaha; and from Council Bluffs, Mrs August Bershern, Mrs Spencer Smith, Mrs. Felt, Mrs. Frank Pinney. About 300 cards were issued for the reception. Mrs George Keeline wore a handsome costume embroidered whit chiffon over mesaline. The wedding reception being held at the hotel, there was no opportunity for the guests to see the wedding gifts, so Mrs. Keeline will be at home informally Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday afternoons, that they might call. Following the wedding reception last evening Mr. and Mrs. Spens went to the private car which awaited them and which was placed at their disposal by the officials of the Burlington, with which Mr. Spens is connected. The bridal party accompanied them as far as Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Spens going on to San Francisco, where they will sail for Honolulu, HI, and on their return the car will again be ready for them. After January 1 Mr. and Mrs. Spens will reside at the Clarinda at Thirtieth and Farnam Streets. ______ [Birth Announcement] 7 Sep 1910 A baby girl [Jean Spens] was born this morning to Mr. and Mrs. Conrad E. Spens. 8 Feb 1912 A son [Conrad Keeline Spens] was born on Thursday to Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Spens. Popular Youg Matron Goes to Chicago to Live 20 Nov 1912 Edna Louise Keeline - Conrad E. Spens (m 23 Oct 1907) | ||||||||||
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