Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-05-05
A DUBUQUE WEDDING.
Marriage OF n. Daughter 0f Gen. and
Ex-senatOr George w. Jones.
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From the Dubuque Herald.
One of the most brilliant weddings ever
witnessed In Dubuque occurred ON Mon
day, the simple announcement of which is
made In this mornings paper under an ap-
propriate head. AT half-past 12 O'Clock
the cathedral was crowded to its utmost
capacity with the friends of Mr.. Frank
Deuss and Miss Josephine Linn Jones,
daughter Of ex-senator Geo, w. Jones, TO
witness the ceremony which made them
husband and wife. The exceedingly large
attendance at the cathedral was o testimo-
nial ofregard for the parties as fattering
as it was deserved. Miss Lima
Jones was horn at Sinsinawa Mound,
but the naturalization of her hon.
ored father with Iowa, and es-
pecially with Dubuque interests, and the
fact that she has passed from infancy to
womanhood in this city, have made her in
every respect q daughter Of Dubuque, and
one who has been an ornament and pride
of the city. There are few young ladies so
widely known and SO universally respected
and beloved. II r graces have been the
lesson of the young, and her talents are
the boast of all who delight In plscing Du-
buque talent first and highest. During
the past ten years, Miss Linn Jones has
been at the head OF the cathedral choir
confessedly the best in the city and in the
state, while her sister Maria, has been the
accomplished organist in the same choir for
the past Is years
Presisaly at the hour named, the full
qermania band playing from the gallery
the bridal party entered the cathedral, con-
sisting of bride and bridegroom, Miss Ma
ria J. Jones and Miss Mary L. Sullivan,
bridesmaids, Chas. V. Mckinley and P. II.
Quigley, groomsmen, the father and moth
or Of the bride, Gen. G. w. Jones and lady,
G. Becker and lady, and other personal
friends of the bridegroom. The bridal
party took position in front of the altar
The dress of the bride was plain but ele-
gant-being a rich, white corded silk,
made with flowing train and pointed waist.
A tulle veil fastened with cluster OF
orange buds and flowers, and handsome
set Of pearls, the gift of the groom, com
pleted the costume, which 80 well became
the graceful figure of the beautiful bride.
Miss Maria Jones and Miss Sullivan, as
bridesmaids, were handsomely attired in
white Paris muslin dresses made with
tunic skirts and futed ruchings Miss
Jones wreath and sash being pink, Miss
Sullivan's blue. These sashes were grace
fully fastened in the back with long loops,
For simplicity Of style and elegance oi
finish, these toilettes have seldom been
equaled in our city.
Mrs. Jones, mother of the bride, appear
ed in q handsome brown silk, with sat
in trimmings, and stylish point lace head
dress.
The bridegroom was tastefully attired,
appropriate for the occasion, and the
groomsmen were in full dress.
The beautiful marriage ceremony of the
Catholic church was pronounced by Bish-
op Hennessy.
At the conclusion of the address by the
bishop, the bridal party returned to their
carriages and the vast audience dispersed,
the band playing meantime. The invited
guests assembled in the parlors of General
Jones, in the Lorimier House, to greet the
newly welded pair and say goodbye to
them as they were about to start on their
tripto Europe.
The parlors were iohted with gas and
the scene was truly brilliant II would be
impossible to do Justice to the elaborate
and artistic toilettes of the guests who
thronged the drawing-room. Such an ele-
giant display of dress has never been wit
nessed in Dubuque. We observed Mr..
f. V. Holcombe dressed in lavander silk
with tunic over-dress. Mrs. j. d. Jennings
in handsome lilac silk with point lace
trimmings. Mrs. A. W. Ricomond in q
mapnifcent pold-colored moire antinue
trimmed with Grape ruches and flowers.
Mrs. Jennie Lewis in white alpaca with
pink trimmings Mrs. Van Pelt in white
puffed tareton with green leaves. Mrs,
G. Becker in rich black silk. And others,
more numerous than we have space to men.
ton, adding brilliancy to the scene with
costumes of the richest material and most
fashionable styles.
In side room was spread table, loaded
with delicaeies and refreshments, and q
side-board literally supplied with wines
for those who should desire.