Mexico weekly ledger., 1882-07-13
WEDDING IN HIGH LIFE.
I'D Standard.

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A wedding in high life was the oc-
casion of the assembling together of
many relations and numerous friends
at the spacious residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Birkenmyer, one of Scott
county's wealthiest residents, two
miles east of Naples, on Thursday
eve., May 25th, 1882, to witness the
marriage ceremony of their handsome
daughter, Eta, to Mr.. Arthur Wilder,
a resident of Missouri. On our arri-
val at the beautifully illuminated res
idence we were cordially met by the
hostess, Mrs. Birkenmyer, who con-
Quoted us to our apartments. After
adjustment of our toilet we were es.
corted by Miss Fannie Birkenmeyer
to the spacious parlors where we rec
ognized many friends and relatives Of
the family. At the hour of $3.50 p.
M, the entree of the bridal party was
announced by the sweet strains of the
"March Heavenward," played by
Miss Amy Gooding. Then came the
two lovely little attendants, Jessie,
sister of the bride, and Amy, daugh-
ter of Mr.. John Abrams, of Naples,
attired in appropriate and beautiful
costumes of pure white, taking their
places, followed by the bride leaning
on the arm of the groom. The beau
tiful and impressive ceremony was
performed by the Rev. Mex Gooding,
minister of the M. f. Church of
Naples; after which followed the
congratulations of numerous relations
and friends.
The bride looked very lovely, at
tired in an elegant robe of pearlcol-
ored satin, made walking length, cut
with basque oyer-dress of pearl
watered silk, with trimmings of same,
lined with satin garniture of cream
spanish lace, orange blossoms and
ornaments Of pearl. The groom ap-
peared in the usual conventional suit
of black, looking his best-stately
and happy-and in his choice of a
bride has chosen one of our fairest
young ladies. They both have the
earnest wishes of friends and relatives
for long and happy life, with innu-
merable blessings to cheer them on
the path heavenward.
The costumes of the fair sex were
numerous and handsome-one espec-
tally worthy Of note, being that OF
Mrs. Avery, herself bride of two
weeks only and a sister of the groom.
The lady wore handsome costume Of
garnet satin, trimmed with irridescen1
passamenterie. Her dress became
her stately and graceful form we'll
We would like to describe other toilets
but fear we could not do justic to SC
many fair faces. Suffice it to say al
went merry at the marriage feast
Supper being announced, the compa
ny, preceded by Mr.. and Mrs. Birk'
enmeyer, the bride and groom and
Rev. Goodinff and wife, were ushered
into the dining room where a bounti
Jul feast was spread. The tables
were handsomely decorated and truly
laden with the best, consisting of .
variety of meats, nuts, candies, for
eign and domestic fruits, 35 cakes o,
10 different varieties, jellies, ices
salads, oranges. Il la Francoise
splendid bread, delicious ice cream
and hot coffee. From a glance init
the pantry and cellar one would sup
pose that preparations had been mad,
for five hundred instead of two hun
dred guests.
We were then permitted to view
the presents which were many. Th'
following is correct list:
Check for $500 90 and an elegant cham
Der set to the bride from her father.
! One dozen fine linen damaSk napkin
from her mother.
mother.
One silver castor, call bell attached
! sister Jessie.
/ One linen damask table cloth, siste
Fannie.
| One butter dish, brother George. -
One pair gold bracelets, ornamented
from groom.
One silver pickle castor, Uncle Charlie
Birkenmeyer.
One pair large vases, beautifully orna
mented, Miss Jennie Simms.
One finely embroidered wall pocket
MISS Abbie Simms.
One dozen linen damask towels, Mis-
Ella Mclaughlin.
One silver pickle castor, Mrs. Kate Nc
Laughlin. - 3
One set silver spoons, Miss Lucy Rati
gan.
One set French cut glass, Mrs. Marti
Ratigan. $3.50 e-E
nepair French cut glass celery glasse
Mrs. John Abrams
One silver pickle castor, John Tewks
bury.
| One cut glass fruit dish on silver stand
ard, Mr.. and Mrs. John Chambers.
One embossed silver syrup pitcher wit