The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-01-15
Rural Hanenings.
wedding BelIs.

has provided us with guests, and all Tor ths
happy occasion OF marrying and giving in
marriage. Good way 20 commence the ne"
year, isn't it, Upon the eve Of Jan. 5th the
two daughters of Milton Fowler, Esq,-Olivs
and Emma-were given in wedlock to Charles
S. johnson and Earnest f. Edgerton. The
latter Of Newark, the former of Missouri
whittier he has already carried his bride. The
double wedding was celebrated at the resi-
dence of the brides father, and the scene was
one of splendor and elegance, the parlors beng
fifty decorated for the occasion. Having turn
ed the bay-window into an altar, wreathed
with flowers and bcautified by other means,
IN the artificial light OF the evening it was a
scene to be remembered with pleasure by all
present.
Rev. J. r. Burns, of Yorkvillc, had been
invited to perform the ceremony, which he
did IN his usual impressive manner. After
this the supper.room was entered by fifty
guests and there everything was found to be
served in excellent taste. All these pleasures
took us into the "wee sma' hours" when we
all returned to our homes feeling that 1t was
pleasant to have been there, and leaving behind
us every kind wish for the future happiness
Of the newly united couples
THE PRESENTS
Were TOO numerous for US to give full list
here, but will mention few, with the giver's
name leach bride receiving just the same kind
of presents: First and best of all was moth.
er's" two Bibles, beautifully bound with silver
mountings; then came fathers sets Of silver;
another set, with card attached reading
From the tribe Of Fowers, the descendants
of Jonathan, and wives, including the olo
bach S. Fowler, glass sets to each; Miss L.
Carter, Earlville, silver breakfast castor; Miss
Cora Munger, Princeton, two sets elegant
vases; Mrs. G.. Litsey, silver spoons and pickle
fork; Lee Phelps and Chauncy Seaton, two
pairs napkin rings; Misses Nellie and Ada
Munger, Milington, two sets silver spoons
also Mr. and Mrs. ". Wunder, silver gifts;
from Calvin Fowler, two unique mantle
clocks; Miss Minnie Morrill,, full sets of toilet
mats two SILVER breakfast casters from the SIS
tiers, Make, Nora and Birdie Havenhill.
But our list grows long, and yet we have
not enumerated half the pretty gifts laid upon
the tables for these happy people. Suffice to
say that each guest remembered them IN be-
fitting manner for such an occasion. The
brides toilets were elegant, being just alike,
and composed Of bronze silk covered with fine
laces and flowers. The lady guests also pre-.
scnted grand appearance IN their rich even
ing toilets, and brilliancy, wit and happiness
ruled supreme in the happy home OF these
brides on that festive occasion. Dor.
OpnIR Jan. 10, 1S9l--Pcdro has returned
from his western jaunt and will again try and
give the latest news from his district as here
toforc.
The young singer of Homer had better put
in those window panes IN the Baptist church.
Messrs VIII and Harry Peters are visiting
friends here. Davie Wylie IS recovering from
the measles Our old friend and fellow scribe,
VIII II. Warrick, Of Wal:ham, was united In
matrimony to Miss Lizzie Loud, OF Mendoza,
we wish the young folks long life and happi.
ness. Miss Fannie Dana and brother Willie !
have gone to Galcsburg to attend college; ditto
John Wylle, jr.
Mr.. G. Zorn lost another horse last week
from lock jaw, making the third he has lost
since last May
The query in Homer is, how Willie the tony
young singer got out of church through AN
8xl2 window pane, Jumping down @ feet, with.
ont breaking his neck. The young lady stood
her ground Willie went home and went to
bed telling his mother the crowd was too
rough
Frank Reed is erecting large barn.
They say the new minister on the ridge
won't do, as he chews tobacco and talks like a |
horse jockey.
The young men of Waltham propose getting
up dancing school.
Dave Nc. feels like man now because it's
bouncing boy and will soon be able to help
him pick corn.
Mr.. Stephen Weygandt and son have gone
TO Ohio on an extended visit.
Elmer Stephenson has gone to Lincoln, Neb.
where he will engage IN handling wet gro
cerics.
We,herbec has kissed the girls goodbye
Gordon James takes his departure for Rock
ford IN few days. Agnes Andrews (aee J ack.
SOM is visiting her parents. Belle Carr re-
turned home from Joliet Geo. Mcintosh. OF
Goodland, Ind, IS alternating in these parts.
Some weeks ago an event happened in Ho
mer that has not been In print, as Pedro was
away at the time and Incognito is too t;mid to
have any such thing printed One Friday
evening dance in that burg was in progress,
attended by a certain innocent young man.
During the dance he made arrangements with
young lady to meet him outside She did
80. They went over to the Baptist church,