Iberia County Louisiana Archives Marriages.....Emmer, Josephine M. - Labau, George J. August 26, 1903 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Mary K. Creamer marykcreamer@yahoo.com August 20, 2016, 5:12 pm New Iberia Enterprise and Independent Observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, August 29, 1903, Image 2 LABAU - EMMER. On Wednesday, the 26th instant, at St. Peters church was the scene of varied interest. Early in the morning the spotless soul of a blessed baby passed through the sacred portals on its way to the kingdom of Heaven, to which all children naturally belong. Immediately after, loving hands dressed the sanctuary with palms and ferns and loveliest flowers in preparation for the the (sic) interesting wedding ceremony of Mr. George J. Labau and Miss Josephine M. Emmer. The alter is rarely beautiful in color and design with the additional arrangement of exquisite flowers and innumerable twinkling lights made a picture not soon to be forgotten. The friends of the happy pair began to assemble before the appointed hour. The immediate family gathered within the circle of the white ribbon. Shortly after 11 o'clock the stately measure of a wedding march pealed forth under the skillful fingers of Prof. Arnandez from the sweet toned organ. The groom with his brother Dr. Paul Cyr for best man passed through the sanctuary. The ushers following by two were with measured step, they were Messrs. Gus Lamperez, Roy McCullough, Alfred and Sidney Gonsoulin, Elmore Hebert, Louis Foret, and Homer Dupre, then followed Miss Lucile Dupre as bridesmaid in white Paris muslin and lace with delicate touches of green in the garniture (sic), carrying a shower bouquet of white carnation and maiden hair fern, looking unusually sweet and attractive. Miss Corinne Gonsoulin as maid of honor, was dressed in a delicate shade of pink silk muslin carrying carnation of the same lovely tint. Just preceeding (sic) the bride were two tiny flower fairies, carrying posies almost as sweet as themselves, Lelia Emmer and Alfred Moresi. Ne Iberia has seldom seen so superbly beautiful a bride as Miss Josephine Emmer as she approached the alter upon the arm of her father, (Mr. John Emmer,) gowned in satin crap-du-chine, trimmed with rose point applique, an exquisit (sic) creation from the hands of an artist. A veil of tulle held in place with sprays of orange blossoms, was especially becoming over "her bonney brown hair." handsome diamonds, (wedding gifts) were her jewels. Father Jouan performed the ceremony that joined these loving hearts for a life time. Mrs. Horace Gates breathed an exsquisite prayer to the Blessed Virgin to which all present in heart said Amen. The beautiful Emmer home in East End had been in the hands of friends and kindred for days, adding to its many attractions with palms ferns and rarest blossoms, vines and graceful tendrils clinging everywhere. The dining room glittered in cut glass and rich confections. Tables were placed upon the circling galleries where refreshments were served. Among the very young we noticed a sweet little maiden who was very fond of the fair bride, little Emily Labau. The grooms family and connections were largely represented. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. F. Gonsoulin, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Gonsoulin, Mrs. Alfred Gonsoulin, Mr. and Mrs. Schexnayder, Miss Jeny McCollough, Miss Eva and Leve Minvielle, Miss Nina Schexnayder, Mr. Fay, Mr. Wesley Pole of or near Jeanerette, Miss Corinne Pelet, of New Orleans, Mr. Albert Durand and Miss Belle Girard, of St. Martinsville. In so large an assembly it would be impossible to mention all the home people who were present, to mention some and omit others would be misunderstood. A glance at the gifts rich and rare showered upon the young couple reminded one of a corner at the World's Fair. The principle gift was the large commodious home so completely and handsomely furnished to the "sole daughter of their hearts and home, Josephine," as a bridal gift, by her mother and father. its monetary value is great, but the affection it represents is far greater. A this season the carefully cultured garden is full of rare flowers. The happy young couple expect to divide their time between their lovely home and the newer one near Jeanerette. Among the many beautiful presents we noticed the following: Dr. P. N. Cyr - A diamond sun-burst. Little Emily Labau - Gold heart with three diamonds. Her mother - A gold medal. Dr. Albert Emmer - A case containing a dozen knives and forks, silver mounted, pearl handles and carving set to match. Fire Co. No. 1. - active and exempt members - A fine large silver pitcher and two silver tumblers, monnted (sic) on a stand. Mr. and Mrs. Moresi - A case containing a fine Chocolate set. Mr. and Mrs. Fernand Gonsoulin, - A large silver waiter. Mrs. Alf. Gonsoulin and daughter, - A large handsome lamp, mounted on a stand. Mr. J. G. Fuller, - A case containing a pretty silver tea set. Dr. Geo. P. Minviells - A case containing a pretty silver bowl and pitcher. Mr. Silvio Broussard, - A case of silver teaspoons. Mrs. A. Grossman, - A set of silver coffee spoons. Mrs. R. C. McCollough, - A silver pickle fork. Mrs. P. L. Renoudet, - A pretty fancy brass table and urn to match. Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Fortier, - A silver tray. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. LeBlanc and family - A silver waiter. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Burke, - silver pickle fork. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Knight - pretty hand-painted tray. Mrs. A. Erath and family, - silver sugar bowl. Miss Beatrice Lemaire and Bro. - silver tray. Mrs. Paul LeBourgeois - pretty silver cream spoon. Ulysse Landry - pretty silver ice tongs. Mrs. F. W. Moore - set of fancy silver teaspoons. Misses Marie and Babe Souathe - cut glass berry dish and large silver spoon. Mrs. Fritz Dietlein - pretty silver berry spoon. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. DeBlanc - one statue Eris. Misses Daisy and Lee Romero - pretty silver sugar bowl. Mr. and Mrs. Pulliam - set of silver coffww spoons. Mrs. Anthony Renoudet - fancy fruit dish. Mr. Norbert and Miss A. Blanchet - pretty silver mounted fruit dish. Mrs. J. M. Bieuvenue - fancy tea set. Mr. Chas. Carstens - pretty fruit dish. Miss Annie Archer - pair of fancy urns. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Moss - fine painted glass Jewelry case. Mr. W. S. Patout - cut glass berry dish. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. A. Breaux - pair of fancy cake dishes. Mr. and Mrs. Jules Dupuy - pretty mounted lamp. Miss Laura Appfel - large had-painted pitcher. Mr. and Mrs. S. Pointis - pretty fancy urn. Misses Annette and Gertrude Brown - silver urn. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Hall - silver urn. Mr. and Mrs. Julian Eves - cut glass candy dish. Mr. and Mrs. James Brittain - cut glass berry dish. Baby Wilmot Dalferes - pretty pair of statues. Ticket Lost - pair of hand-painted vases. Messrs. Sidney and Henry Patout - large china gilt urn. Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Burke - large mounted brass urn. Mr. Homer and Miss Cecilia Dupre - fancy painted china pitcher. Mr. and Mrs. A Cousin, Jr. - fancy hand made handkerchief. Mr. Chas. Maridat - mounted gilt and china urn. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Appfel - large hand painted urn. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Whitworth - very pretty china and brass urn. Mr. Willie Exkart - fancy jardinier. Miss Annette Vuillemont, - large pair of statues. Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Marsh - large pair of statues. Mr. and Mrs. C. Provost - large pair of statues. Miss Lise Pilet - vase and statue combined. Misses Meda and Edna Hacker - fancy brass clock. Mrs. Capt. White - fancy hand made sofa pillow. Mr. and Mrs. Jules Blanchet - pair of fine Mexican handkerchiefs. Mrs. James Schexnayder - pretty Mexican dolies. Dr. Albert Emmer - fine large trunk. Her mother - large embroidried (sic) tablecloth and a dozen dolies (sic). Alf, Armand and Helen Ortemyer - fancy wooden rocker. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. McMahon - large fancy rattan rocker. Mrs. M. A. and H. Patout - fine oak case, mounted in brass, containing 108 pieces of heavy silver knives, forks and spoons of different sizes, by the dozen. Two carving sets, berry spoons, fruit spoons, etc. Mr. and Mrs. George S. Labau left on the 2:30 train for a short wedding journey carrying with them the earnest good wishes of a host of friends. 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