Jack and Jane's Wedding Described in a Newspaper

St. Francis of Assisi, Catholic Church, old photo

 
This information is taken from The Bakersfield Californian, Sept. 11, 1948.  There may be some mistakes since I am working from their automatic machine reader on the free portion of their site.  "Miss Jane Winter, the daughter of Mrs. Edna Winter of Iowa City, Iowa, and Dr. J. W. Winter of Norwalk, Iowa, became the bride of Jack Leddy at 10 a.m. today in St Francis Catholic Church. Mr. Leddy is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Leddy of 130 Oleander avenue. Officiating at the single ring ceremony was the Reverend Father William McLaoghlin [sic: I am unsure of this spelling usually it is McLaughlin] pastor."  The article was interesting in describing Jane's outfit:  "For the occasion the bride chose a white taffeta gown featuring a fitted bodice and marquisette yoke with drop shoulder neckline. The gown was designed with a full skirt and long sleeves. In her coiffure she wore a vardia [unsure of this word] bandeau with veiling. She carried a bouquet of small white orchids and bourardia [unsure of this]. Maid of honor was Miss Hermina Helmich, who was costumed in a forest green taffeta gown fashioned with a round neckline, cap sleeves and full skirt.  She carried pale yellow chrysanthemums. Best man was Albert Leddy, brother of the bridegroom."  We then learn about a breakfast that was held at the Bakersfield Inn for the families and friends. The church was decorated with asters and gladioli for the wedding. Now on their wedding trip to Carmel and San Francisco, the couple will be at home at 921 Lincoln Street in one week."   What is amazing about this is that they also include detailed description of what Jane wore on her honeymoon:  "For traveling the bride chose a dark green linen two-piece frock worn with white accessories."  "The new Mrs. Leddy, who is a field director at the Camp-Fire headquarters here, attended Cornell College in Iowa and is a graduate of the University of Iowa. The bridegroom attended Bakersfield College, University of California and also studied at Harvard and Massachusetts Institute of Technology." 

In the same newspaper from Dec. 25, 1948 we find that the owner of 921 Lincoln Street was honored for a Christmas decoration "The.spirit-of-Christmas is evident in the home decorations which won Gus Vercammen, city councilman, honorable mention.in the holiday home decoration contest. A Nativity scene is-illuminated on the lawn of his home at 921 Lincoln street, while Santa stands on the rooftop, reflecting benevolence."

Pictures from Jane's Photo Album Jane's Grandpa Winter at Winterbourne

Jane tells a story about how she would bicycle all over the countryside by herself.  These pictures would be from around 1942.  She said that her best friend Ester was from a poorer family and was not able to afford a bicycle.  I think she bicycled to her grandparent's place here.  She is shown at their farm (called Winterbourne) with her father's father.  Years afterwards on a visit to Iowa (perhaps at her stepmother's funeral) people came up to her and said that they never understood why her father would allow her to travel by herself like that.  She thought this was silly:  after all, everyone was watching her.

The quote from Whitman goes "The long brown path before me leading wherever I chose."

Joseph Leddy Organizes a Catholic Picnic

Joseph Leddy was my grandfather Harold Leddy's older brother.  He was born in 1886 and married Mabel Decker on Oct. 22, 1907.  He and Mabel must have been considered important in Pasadena as their wedding preparations are mentioned twice in the Los Angeles Herald.  Joseph Died Dec. 1, 1960 in Altadena.  They had one son, Francis Leddy, who was born in 1908.

Los Angeles Herald, Volume 36, Number 101, 10 January 1909 

Joseph Leddy was the financial secretary of the Knights of Columbus, Pasadena Council.  The deputy knight was H. L. Mouat also associated with Joseph in the article below.

"PASADENANS TO GO TO PICNIC" 

Los Angeles Herald, Volume 37, Number 304, 1 August 1910

PASADENA, August 1, One hundred and fifty or more Pasadena Catholics are planning to attend the eighth annual reunion of Southern California, to be held in Redondo next Saturday. A special train will be engaged for those going from here. The program includes speeches, a baby show, athletic sports and dancing. Joseph Leddy and Harry Mouat of this city are on the reception committee.

James B. Eddie in Los Angeles in 1905: Will Not Preach!

In 1905, a year before the famous case was brought against him, James B. Eddie traveled to Los Angeles,  We read: 

Los Angeles Herald, Volume 32, Number 266, 24 June 1905

Dean Eddie Will Not Preach!

Dean Eddie of St. Mark's cathedral,  Salt Lake City, arrived in Los Angeles 'and went immediately to Long Beach. It had been announced that the dean would preach at Epiphany Episcopal church, but on account of ill health he will be unable to do so.

Aunt May Leddy leaves for Philadelphia

St. Andrew's Social society arranged a farewell surprise for Thursday night on one of their members. Miss May Leddy, who is about to start to Philadelphia to make her home. The evening was well spent in the playing of games and in dancing. Before the party dispersed the members presented Miss Leddy with a handsome camera in token of their friendship.

Los Angeles Herald, Volume 33, Number 309, 5 August 1906

Aunt Helen Leddy Accused of Cruelty to Horses

Los Angeles Herald, Volume 36, Number 362, 28 September 1909

 

Casa Verdugo

 

YOUNG WOMAN ACCUSED OF CRUELTY TO HORSES
Charged with Overdriving Steeds in Ride from Pasadena to Casa Verdugo
PASADENA, Sept. 27 —The two most surprised young women in Pasadena are Miss Helen M. Leddy of 723 North Raymond avenue and A Edith M. Smith of 421 Mundell drive. Yesterday they learned to their surprise they were under arrest for alleged cruelty to horses which they had ridden to Casa Verdugo. They hired the animals at a local livery stable and went out for a horseback ride. They had no idea they were overdriving the animals, but nevertheless they were taken in charge by Deputy Constable Bergman, who turned the case over to the humane officer in Pasadena, R. I. Stillwell.

This morning the case was called before Judge McDonald and the young women experienced a rather bad half hour. They told about their ride, and while they admitted hitting up a rather fast clip they denied any intention of cruelty. C. E. Post, of the livery stable where the horses were hired, thought the women were getting rather a hard deal, and in view of fact and the stories told by the girls themselves, the judge dismissed the cases with a probationary warning. Both young women made up their minds they would never take another horseback ride.

My Great Aunt Alma Leddy Parties

Mrs. John Haynes of North Raymond avenue entertained on Thursday a large party, of young people in honor of the birthday anniversary of her daughter. Miss Grace Harriet Haynes. Pink and white were the colors used In the elaborate decorations, and no evening affair for older people could have been more perfect in detail than 'this largest juvenile party of the early fall. Among those present were Misses Mary, Lillie, Margaret and Baby La Spada, Ruth and Esther Evans, Alma Leddy, Margaret Thomas and Inez Winans.

Los Angeles Herald, Volume 32, Number 344, 10 September 1905

Los Angeles Herald, Volume 37, Number 120, 29 January 1910 — Page 14

Hotel Maryland, Pasadena, 1908, Haines Photo Co. (Conneaut, Ohio)

"AUTO RUNS INTO 2 WOMEN; BOTH HURT
PASADENA, Jan. 28. 1910—Miss Katberine Egan and Miss Helen Leddy were run into by a seven-passenger touring car at Colorado street and Raymond avenue this evening at 6 o'clock. The car was driven by C. W. Howard, a winter guest at the Hotel Maryland and father-in-law of J. Hawkes if the Kendall company. In the car with Mr. Howard were Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Hawkes and Howard Hawkes.

The machine was proceeding slowly in Colorado street, going west, and a street car was standing at. the intersection. The young women started to cross Colorado street, and believing the car was about to start, passed to the rear of it. They did not notice the auto until it was close to them. Miss Leddy screamed for her companion to jump, and in some manner seized hold of the machine. She was dragged for a little distance and her clothing was torn, but she escaped serious injury and was able to go home unassisted.

Miss Egan was knocked down, and the big six-cylinter [sic] machine passed over her chest. She was taken to Pasadena hospital, where it was found one rib was broken and the young woman probably was suffering from internal injuries and nervousness. Mr. Howard went to the hospital and offered every possible assistance. He expressed considerable concern over the accident, and said this is the first accident ho has had in twelve years.

Miss Leddy is the daughter of John T. Leddy of 725 North Raymond avenue and Miss Egan Is a former schoolmate from Philadelphia and is visiting with the Misses Leddy."

Helen Leddy was Harold Leddy's sister.   She was 21 at the time.

West Colorado Street, First National Bank, Fair Oaks and Colorado, Pasadena, 1910

Follow-up

X.RAY REVEALS FRACTURE
PASADENA Jan. 30.—After taking an X-ray photograph last evening, Dr. S. J. Mattison discovered that Miss Katherine Eagan is suffering from a fracture "i' the ridge, or spine, of the shoulder blade. -Miss Eagan was struck by, a seven-passenger automobile Friday evening on Colorado street and a wheel ran over her chest before the machine was stopped. Dr. Mattison states that the fracture of one rib is so slight as to be negligible and that the internal injury to the lungs is rapidly mending. The shoulder blade itself acts as the splint for the more serious injury. Both Miss Eagan and Miss Leddy, her companion, who was unhurt, are still suffering from nervous shock.

And more:

Los Angeles Herald, June 26, 1910, Page 9

"Miss Catherine Egan who has been a house guest for several months of Mrs. John Leddy, 725 North Raymond avenue, left yesterday for her home in Pennsylvania.  Previous to her departure she was tendered a surprise party by numerous of her friends.  The affair was also a surprise on the Misses Leddy."  

That is, she survived being run over by a seven-passenger touring car.   

 

 

 

Photo of Margaret Leddy and her four sons

Don Leddy is on the left.  The twins are Jim and Albert, don't know which is which.  John Barnes (Jack) Leddy is on the right.  This would be in Pasadena, CA. 

This one, presumably taken on the same day, has Harold Leddy.