Alma Blethen
Daily Alta California, July 26, 1886
GEORGE-BLETHEN
An attractive home wedding of the week was that of Miss Alma Blethen and Dr. Edward George which occurred on Tuesday evening at the residence of the bride's brother-in-law, J.R. Dwyer, at No. 512 Devisadero (Divisadero) street. The bride is the daughter of Captain Blethen, who, many years, ago, was connected with the Panama line of steamships. The groom is a well-known dentist of this city.
Only the more intimate friends of the contracting couple were present. The parlors were tastefully decorated in honor of the occasion, the letters "A" and "E" wrought in pinks and marigolds, being conspicuous adornments of the mirror in the front room. Suspended from the bow-window was a handsome marriage bell.
Precisely at 8:30 o'clock the Rev. Mr. Spaulding, of St. John's Church, entered the room in company with the groom. Shortly after, the bride, resting on her father's arm, appeared, followed by four little children, Miss Burr, Master Richard Dwyer, Evelyn Dwyer and Master Charles Hall, each of the young ladies supporting a basket of beautiful flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Dwyer and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Blethen, brother and sister-in-law of the bride, completed the procession.
The Episcopalian marriage service was then read, after which congratulations were in order. When the excitement attending the bestowal of laudatory speeches had subsided, the guests were invited to partake of a wedding supper, at which merriment reigned supreme until the inauguration of dancing.
The festivities of the evening were continued until a late hour, when Dr. and Mrs. George left for the Palace Hotel. The young couple departed Wednesday afternoon for Napa Soda Springs, and contemplate visiting Lake Tahoe prior to their return here two weeks hence. Their future home will be at 512 Devisadero street.
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