Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 38, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 December 1901 — CHRISTMAS WEDDINGS. [ARTICLE]

CHRISTMAS WEDDINGS.

'\X)ne of the prettiest of the many CnHptmas weddings was that of Mr. Franklin Earl Duvall of Allentown, 111., and Miss Adaline May Chilcote, which took place at the home of the bride’s father, J. C. Chilcote, at 7 p. m., Christmas day, Rev. Work of the Presbyterian church officiating. < Quite a number of intimate friends and relatives were present and a fine wedding supper was served. Among the guests from out of town were three brothers and a sister of the groom, and Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Sigler and Miss Jesse Merry of Mt. Ayr. The groom formerly resided for a few years in the Sharon neighborhood south of Rensselaer, and is a most excellent young man. The bride has resided here nearly all her life and for a few years past has taught in the city schools, having just handed in her resignation at the holiday vacation. After a couple of weeks visit here and among the bride’s relatives, they will go to Allentown, 111., and will reside upon a farm. The best wishes of a host of friends go with them.

At the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Freeman, at noon Christmas day, in the presence of about thirty relatives and friends Mr. Harry Rishling and Miss Cora Smith were united in marriage, Rev. E. C. Faunce of Reynolds, officiating. Immediately after the ceremony was performed a most delicious dinner was served. The bride and groom are two of our most highly esteemed young people and are favorites among all their friends. They received a number of beautiful as well as useful presents with the most hearty congratulations, for we a®kvish them a happy and prosperous journey through life. Mr. and Mrs. Rishling left on the 10:55 train Thursday for a short visit at Crawfordsville. They will return to the groom’s home near McCoysburg, Saturday evening, where, on Sunday, a reception will be given in their honor. They will be at home to their friends, in the near future, on the groom’s farm near Francesville. * * ♦ the other near by weddings, to which we can give but brief mention owing to limited space this week, were Mr Edward W. Irwin, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Irwin, and Miss Nina Sweet, at the home of the bride's uncle, Wm. Powers, on River street, Christmas eve, Rev. Royce officiating; Mr. Willis A. Rainford of Chicago Heights,\o Miss Lola M. Besse, at the home of the bride’s parents, near Pleasant Ridge, Christmas day, Rev. Royce officiating; Benjamin F. Edwards to Miss Mary Rowen, at the bride’s home Christmas day, Rev. Meads officiating; Mr. Horatio Nichols of Lowell, to Miss Leona 'Flynn, Thursday morning at the residence of the bride’s parents on Weston street, Rev. Royce officiating. This latter couple will reside in Chicago, we understand, where the groom is employed.