Rensselaer Republican, Volume 23, Number 11, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 November 1890 — From Carpenter Township. [ARTICLE]

From Carpenter Township.

WEDDING BELLS. Last Wednesday evening a week, at the home of the bride, in Carpenter Township, miles northwest of Remington, Rev. Goodwin of the 0. B. Church, pronounced Mr. Allen Gray and Miss Katie Balser, husband and wife. At the close of the wedding March which was rendered by Bertha Shelly, the happy couple took their places. The bride wore a light gray Henrieta and ribbons and looked lovely: Happiness reigned supreme for Cupid had never triumphed over a more worthy couple. The bride is a most charming and lovable yohog lady. Mr, Gray has secured a prize indeed, while she possesses a husband worthy of her, who is industrious, honest, and a perfect gentleman. The young couple received a large number of valuable and useful presents. After the ceremony congratulations were bestowed, following which,came a grand weddiDg feast and the magnificent spread was such as to sharpen the appetite of the most fastidious. Mr. and Mrs. Gray remainied at the home of the bride’s parents until Friday, then left on a Wedding Tour to visit Warren Co., Lafyette and other points be foretheir return. Those present at the nuptial* event include: Mr. and Mrs. J. Burns, Mr. and Mrs. S. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. J. Babcock, Mr. and Mrß. J. Green: Mr. and Mrß. T. Shelly, Miss Bertha Shelly, Gertie, Ethel and Wilda Green, Mrs. W. Hubbard, Chas., Will and Zelpha Hubbard, Wm. May, Frank Gray, Pinevillage, Chas. Burns, Miss Katie and Lizzie Balser, Lafayette, Anna Ford. Com.

hopkins-^Lang. One of the most enjoyable events of the season was the marriage of James E. Hopkins and Hiss Elia Lang, at the home of the bride’s parents in Surrey on the evening of Nov, 5, 1890, Eev. Cook officiating. They received quite a number of handsome and useful presents as shown by the following list: Fine silk plush album, Miss Kate Davis, Indianapolis. Comiort, Airs. Carrie Johnson, Indianapolis. Linen (able cloth, Cressie Leiberherr, Indian apolis. Table cloth and '/% do/., napkins, Tim Nichols and Ora Hppklns, .. Bed spread and table cloth, Mrs. j' Buchter, In dianapolis. l air linen "towels anil boquct of cut flowers Mrs. W. 1,. Shafner, Wheattleld. Pair linen towels, Mr. N. Hopkins and wife. Pair vases, L. M. Wilcox. Glass tea set, Belle Hughey and Mrs. Cook. Picture throw and glass picher Belle Hughey and Ollie Rhoades. Table lamp, Effle add Ball Yeoman. Cake stand, I'arie Wilcox. Celery holier, Vick Yeoman. Large rocker, L. A. Hopkins and wife, Cake stand, Daisy Yeoman. Sewing chair, Mrs. L. P. and Cora A. Hopkins Large picture, Mrs, Kateß achus, Indianapolis Comb bracket and mirror, T. F. Clark and wife Glass tea set, Mrs. L. A. Hopkins. .Salt and paper caster. Grant Hopkins. .' Decorated fruit dish'gnd set of tumblers, Tlios. Lang. Set of dishes, Maggie Lang Easel, Chas. ltobthson and Aland Clark. "Berry set C. A. Hopkins, wife and dauilhter. Silver pickle caster, H. A. Comstock and wife, Indianapolis. Upholstered spring rocker, J. W. Wllibacker, Indianapolis. Broom, James Yeoman. After the marriage ceremony the guests, about 50 in number, partook of a bountiful supper prepared by the bride’s parents, and after a couple of hours of social enjoyment all departed for their' homes wishing the young couple a long and happy life.

T. E. C.