Democratic Sentinel, Volume 11, Number 6, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 March 1887 — UNITED FOR LIFE [ARTICLE]

UNITED FOR LIFE

In tlio Holv Bonds of Wedlock, John M. Buli add Miss Lillie F, Hall. One of the most pleasant and enjoyable weddings of the season occurred last Wednesday evening, the. 2d inst. at the residence of J. i T. Hall, one of our old residents, is only daughter, Miss Lillie F., and John M. Bull, being the contracting parties. The ceremony was performed in a brief yet impressive manner by the Bev. F. M. Sapp, of Skidmore, formerly pastor of the M. E. chureli of this place. The charming bride was elegantly attired in a rich tan colored silk suit tastefully trimmed, encircling her throat was a deli cate white tull, fastened with a plain gold pin, at the left of 1 which and a little below was a little boquet of white moss rose buds. The groom iyas dressed in a handsome dark brown suit, decorated simply but effectively witb a I very pretty button-hole boquet of moss rose buds.

After the united pair had been heartily and sincerely congratulated by the relatives and friends present, supper was announced,and they were invited to the diningroom, where an elaborate repast had been prepared, to which the sixty odd present did ample justice, while tho merry jest w*cnt round, and wit sparkled on every side - The bride and groom doubtless feel very grateful to the everend gentleman for shortening the marriage ceremony to the fewest words and shortest time adequate to the occasion. The groom for ths past few years a resident of this vicinity, formerly of Rensselaer, Ind., is an intelligent, economical, and industrious young man of steady habits, highly esteemed wherever known, with a host of friends, and with ha* f a chance will make a success of life. 1 The bride is a mist estimable young lady, highly respected by a large circle of friends and acquaintances and affectionately remembered by her music pup Us. It is tho’t by many that she wot Id have proved a very successful music teach©*

Lad she not chosen to take up higher and nobler duties. They will soon take up their abode at the present residence of J. L. Parker, an uncle of the bride, who talks of going west the coming spring, he having engage ! them to take charge of his large farm the ensuing year at a good salary. It is the sincere wish of their many friends that God’s blessing may attend them through a long and happy life. The father of the bride presented them with a very fine organ two cows and ■ white damask table cloth; mother of the bride, silver ware consisting of set of knives and forks, half dozen napkin rings and butter knife; Charles Hall and Ida Lanning, set of silver teaspoons; E. P. Myers and wife silver caster; J. L Parker and wife, Joseph Bangs and wife, Miles Carver and wife, R. Dwight and wife, and Mrs. Bisbee, of Oregon, set of stone china dishes of fifty ; J. A. Parker and wife, parlor lamp; N. F. Hopper and wife, large parlor lamp; John Hall, Braddyville, lowa, syrup pitcher; M. Nicholas and wife, Crooks, lowa, set of goblets; Miss Flora Mabry, glass tea set; J. N. Gillespie and wife, glass fruit stan ; C. C. Cain and wife, set of tumblers; A. J. Livengood and wife, glass fruit stand; Miss Martha Livengood, glass pickle dish; Miss Anna Lanning, set of colored tumblers; W. E. Briggs and lady, set of knives and forks; Geo. F. McElwee and wife, vol. entitled “2010 popula- quotations”; D. R. Eversoie, Maryvihe, beautiful white Marseilles bed spread; A. Teucher and wife, table linen and rolling pin; Joseph Hardcastle and wife, fine linen towels; Y. E. Cain and wife, table linen; Miss Minnie Teucher, pair linen towels; Miss Lizzie McElwee, linen towel; Mrs. Helena Griswold, Lansing, Mich., chair tidy; Mrs. Delia Eastoil, Lansing, Mich., sofa pillow t:dy; Mrs. Lou. and Miss Rose Abbey, Miss Emma and A. C Barker, F. L. Fort, white damask table linen and dozen damask napkins; F. M. Sapp, broom. The young couple wish to express their sincere and heartfelt thanks, for the many tokens of esteem and affection presented them by their numerous friends, and hope to prove worthy of their kind wishes. X in a Missouri pas er.