The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1875-11-04
Marriage Bells.

A pleasant company was that which
assembled at the residence of Mr.. U. S.
Johnston on Thursday evening of last
week. The occasion was the marriage
of their daughter, Miss Amanda A.,
to MIR. W. H. Harrison, Jr. A number of
invitations had been issued and those
who were SO fortunate as to receive them
began to assemble about 6 o'clock, on the
evening mentioned. Miss Anna Johnston
gracefully acted - usher. Rev. Mr.. Dru-
and about 7 O'clock the happy couple, pre-
coded by Mr.. W. q. Blinn, of Cedar Rap
ids, as groomsman, and Miss Elvira Har-
rlson, as bridesmaid, made their appear
ance and were Joined together as husband
and wife. Congratulations were then in
order and were most freely and heartily
given by all present. Supper was an
nounced about 8 o'clock, when the COM
pany adjourned to the dining room where
a long table had been spread and loaded
| with the best and most delicious delica-
cies and substantials which the market
could afford. After the supper had been
partaken of to the Satisfaction of all the
rest of the evening was spent in social en-.
joyment. The Unfair or reception was
held at the residence of W. Fl. Harrison,
on Friday evening, where the same com
pany with a few exceptions, gathered to
gether, and had a most enjoyable and
pleasant time, passing the evening in con-
versation, music, supper, and general
gaiety.
Mr.. W. II. Harrison, Jr., although yet a
young man, is onc of our most prominent
and enterprising business men. He is
the junior member of the firm of Stuart
& Harrison, manufacturers of Stuart's eel
ebrated Inks, Bluiug and Mucilage, which
is meeting with such deserved success
He is also the junior partner in the firth
Of Graham & Harrison, Commission Mer-
chants and Produce Dealers. He is the
Only son of Mr.. W. II, Harrison, one of
our oldest, wealthiest, and most respected
citizens. He is energetic, wide awake,
and will doubtless make his mark in the
business world.
Mrs. Amanda is or rather was the only
remaining unmarried daughter of Mr.. U.
S. Johnston. 1t viii be remembered that
in our account of the reunion of the John
ston family, which took place last July,
we stated that "of their nine surviving
children seven are happily married, andif
the usual signs do not fail the other two
are likely to be in due time" Amanda is
one of The 'tother two" and it seems that
"the usual signs" did not fail, in her case
at least.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Harrison, Jr. are
are both prominent members of the Z. B.
Church and Sabbath School of Toledo,
and are respected and esteemed by the
entire community.
There were a number of valuable pres
cnts given on this occasion.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Harrison, father
and mother Of the bridegroom, gave a
paid-up certificate of stock in the First
National Bank of Tama City, 100000.
From the bridegroom to the bride, 4
rich gold ring with stone cameo setting.
Miss Elvira Harrison, a fine silver Cake
Basket.
Mrs. H. E. Crosby, Washington, D. G.,
a fine collection of agates and geological
specimens from the Lake Superior region,
Mrs. Jacob Yeiser, Jr a handsome bo-
Quct Of feather flowers.
J. @. Root, of Lyons, Iowa, a solid sill
yer Napkin Ring, to the bride.
Mr.. and Mrs. ". A. Stuart, a pair o
elegant French ground glass Vases.
Miss Emma FyaZee, a setOf Toilet Mats
and Tides, and Perfume Bottle.
RIr. and Mrs. j. B. Hedge, a Toilet or
Mantel Thermometer ountcd on a bronze
monument.
This young couple have the best wishes
of our entire community for their future
happiness and prosperity. 1t their intcn-
tention TO spcnd the winter in the East,
principally at Washington City, whittier
they viii start in Il few weeks.