People's Pilot, Volume 4, Number 48, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 May 1895 — Wedding Bells. [ARTICLE]

Wedding Bells.

(The following items were held ten days by the postmaster at Mt. Ayr, because the postage w r as but partly paid.) Burr Oak, May 9.—Much corn is smoked on account of cut worms. Grandpa Krasdey is very sick again. John Kris of Chicago attended the wedding of Jos. Rajal. The livery barn at Mt. Ayr, belonging to Arthur Baker, was burned to the ground Friday, at 3 o’clock in the morning. One horse and all the harness was burned. Alexander Elijah, while visiting Miss Murly Baker, had a run away Sunday evening. Grandpa Lane with his two daughters, grand daughters, and Miss Julia Krasney started to go to the college Wednesday noon. While driving out of the gate, the frisky horse kicked and broke the tongue which caused the buggy to upset, smashing it all out of shape. No one was hurt, but all were badly frightened.

The wedding of Joseph Kajol of Monticello and Miss Ellen A. Lane was celebrated at the home of the brides parents, (Mr. and Mrs. Jos, A. Lane,) last Monday with a very large dinner at 2 o’clock, and a luncheon consisting of ice-cream, cider, cakes, and bannas, late in the evening. Miss Mary, Annie, and Mr. Frank T. Meyer and Mr. Peter Hordeman of Rensselaer helped to enlighten the house with their welcome visit. A great number of friends were present Mr. and Mrs. Rajol started for Monticello Wednesday morning. The following are the beautiful presents received: Miss Mattie Guldenzoph, a fancy table spread; Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Shafer, a set of pressed engraved tumblers; Miss Myrtle Baker, parlor vase lamp; Mr. and Mrs. John Bislosky, Sr., a fancy glass castor and set of china plates; Miss Addie Guldenzoph, plush parlor stand cover; Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Lane, set of glass-ware; Misses Maggie Healy and Linnie Zirdhen, Messrs. Willie Beck and Jerry Healy, a set of fancy Japanese plates, red salt and pepper case; Mr. John Bislosky Jr. and wife, fancy glass fruit dish; Misses Mary and Annie Meyer, plush parlor stand cover; Mr. Peter Hordeman, fancy towels: Mr. James Shindler Sr. and wife, white bed spread; Mr. Frank Koster, set of silver knives and forks; Mr. Jos. Kodatt and wife of Chicago, plush parlor stand cover and fancy white bed spread, and many others having valuable presents.

A. REPORTER.