The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-09
A FASHIONABLE WEDDING.
Montgomery---Burrall.

The social event of the season trans
pired last evening at the residence of Mrs.
Burial on Third avenue. The occasion
being the marriage of Miss Mary L. Burial
and James M. Montgomery, of the firm of
Stewart & Montgomery. The ceremony
took place at o'clock, the Rev. j. r.
Findley officiating. The bridesmaid was
Miss Grace Weber, the groomsman Mr..
j. F. Robinson, and Judge Adams and
Mr.. Ben G. Keator oficiated as ushers.
The reception commenced at 1880 aud
was very largely attended from the city
and country by the many friends and
acquaintance of both families,--all of
whom joined in congratulations to the
newly welded couple who start out in life
with. such bright prospects of success and
usefulness. The bride is one of our most
agreeable and accomplished young ladies,
while Mr.. Montgomery is a thorough gen.
tleman, correct in all his habits and en-
gagged in a large and prosperous business.
May the lessons he himself teaches from
the East be guide to his own footsteps
in the new way he has chosen to walk is
the wish Of his friends of THE ARGUS.
Among the choice and valuable presents
displayed at the reception were
A deed for $4,000 farm, 81 900 draft, silver
Burial.
OH naintinp from Charles Rurrau
A handsome bound book, Arthur Burial.
A bronze clock and companion piece, Mrs. and
Mrs. Geo. Freysinger,
A tea set from the brides's sister Alice.
A case of cameo jewelry, from the bridegroom.
Fruit dish, cream pitcher and sugar bowl, from
Robert and Daniel Montgomery.
silver pie knife, j Robinson.
A book of poety, Miss Weber.
Twelve decorated plates, Lucian Adams.
Cake basket,Dr and Mrs. Cassell, of Jacksonville
Case OF sugar spoons, teaspoons and butter knife
| from Mr. and Mrs w Osborn.
An elegant table, from MIR. Isaac Negus.
A butter dish from Miss Knowlton.
Pair OF vases from Miss Lucy Henderson.
Pair of vases from Miss Freeman and Miss Requa
A panel picture from Miss FindIey
A toilet set from Miss Kate Weagley and Mis-
| Kate Cassell, OF Jacksonville
An aquarium and stand, Mr. and Mrs Breunert
pickle castor, Mr. and Mrs Walker.
| fruit spoon, from Judge Grant, OF Davenport.
Fruit spoon, Mr. and Mrs A Head.
| A tidy from, Mrs John George
Card receiver, Mr. L Sargent.
| A bouquet holder with flowers, Miss Chapman.
| Silver card basket. Miss Sarah Wilmans.
| Crystal card receiver, Mr. and Mrs W l Reed.
Silver Bouquet holder and flowers, Mr. and Mrs
| Frazier.
Silver oyster dish, from DR. and Mrs :. w Stewart
| Duchesse lace handkerchief, from Mr. and Mrs
S Parsons.
| A perfumery set, from the Hartmans.
| Decorated vases from MIR and MIS- James Park
| fish knife, from Miss Schmidt.
| Bronze figures, from Mr. and Mrs CIV Durham.
A volume of poems Mrs HermRns) from Mr. an
| Mrs ID McCune
| Pearl card case and cards from Il Bowman, j
| A crystal and silver pickle dish, from Mr. an
| Mrs Geo w Henry.
set OF tea spoons, from Judge and Mrs RiCl
man, of Davenport.
Gold lined cream spoons, from DR. and Mrs Craig
Mr.. and Mrs. Montgomery took th
train for Chicago and the south for tw
weeks trip amid the pleasantest of adieu
while the company continued the festivitit
| TIL later hour, when this, the mos
brilliant social event of the season CLOSED