The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-09
SOUTH OF ROCK RIVER.
A Brilliant Wedding -0rangenen to
Celebrate Washington.s Birth
day--Other Items.

Mr.. Edward Bosold aud Miss Maggie
Kelly, were united in marriage at the
Catholic church, Coal Valley, Tuesday
morning, the Rev. Father Greive officiating,
large number of friends being present.
After the ceremonies the company
came to Rock Island by way of Moline and
had dinner at the Taylor House, whence
they went to the residence of the brides
father, Mr.. BARLEY Kelley, in Rural
township, where reception was held in
the evening, which was attended BY seventy
OF the neighbors and friends of the young
couple. The supper lasted from eight
ocioek until after ten. Two tables were
hlled. with presents>of all descriptions and
kinds which were both handsome and
useful In addition to these a room was
hlled with furniture. and other household
goods. After supper the parlor and dining
rooms were cleared and dancing continued
until sunrise. There was quite a number
present from Rock Island and Davenport.
They unite IN saying it was one of the
most joyous and brilliant wedding recep-
tons they ever attended. A second
reception was held Thursday evening at
the residence of the groom's mother,
Mrs. Elizabeth Bosold, which was in
every way as enjoyable a time as
the one mentioned above, bat was not 50
numerously attended; additional presents
were also left at this time. After passing
their honeymoon in visiting, ETC., the
young couple will settle down on their
farm situated 10 southwestern Rural,
where MIR. Bosold erected house last fall
In anticipation of what has occurred.
The Orangemen of Presumption will
celebrate Washington's birthday by a
parade and banquet. The society numbers
ifty-two. They will meet at their lodge
room at nine o'clock A NJ. and march to
Reynolds; after parading the streets Of
the town they will bring up at the hotel,
where the banquet will be held; music,
songs and speeches are a part of the pro-
gramme. The society have lately received
a large and handsome silk flag, which will
be used for the first time on this day. Mr..
D. L. Johnston is master of the lodge and
will preside at the entertainment at the
hotel. Officers for the ensuing year will
be elected at the nextsregular meeting, the
first Friday in March.
Meigs Wait, of Reynolds shipped six cars
of Hogs from Presumption station Wednes.
day they averaged 800. Price paid from
8 so to 362.
The revival meetings.which have been il
progress at McConnelIs chapel for the past
three weeks came to a'close Sunday evening
numerous parties and other entertainments
were too many for the religious meetings
The fruits of the revival number four.
The new barn of Mrs. n. Wilson Is com
plete and shows off to good advantage
what it lacks in size is made up 10 strength
and beutyof finish. Mr.. Joseph Starkey
was the architect and builder. Mr., Wm
Price of Winnebago County former resi-
dent of our County is visiting relatives ant
friends in Rural. Bowling and Presumption
Townships.
Five focks Of ducks were seen flynn
North over Presumption Wednesday after
noon which is good sign of open weather
Fred Jinkips is hauling lumber to bull
an ice house 20x20 rather late in in tn
lseason never the less we hope he may b
liable to fill it.
| The debating society which was organ
lied few weeks since and which meet
at Center School house every Saturda
evening is progressing finely, the meeting
are largely attended and increased interes
manifested at each succeeding meeting
both by the members of the club and thos
who attend. The following officers hav
been elected: President James B. McCon
nell; Vice President, A. L. Freeburg; SCI
Iretary. Miss johnson; Treasurer, Miss I
lCurtis. MIR. A. T. Armstrong was appoin
ed. Editor of the paper, the Bowling Time
which will be read every Saturday afte
the debate. The Editor soIicits Commun
> cations and township and neighboring new
| of interest.