The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-11-27
Marriage OF Mr.. John w. Gramlich
aud Miss Ada Hamilton.

Mr.. EDIToR-Dear Sir: Please give
room in your valuable paper for the fol.
lowing:
On the 18th of Nov. 1888, gay and
happy company assembled at the house
OF Mr.. Jacob H. Hamilton two miles
northwest Of Lewisville to witness the
marriage Of his daughter Miss Ads
Hamilton to Mr.. John W. Gramlich, oi
LewisvilIe
At six P. NJ we were conducted to
the spacious parlor which we found
neatly furnished and beautifully decors,
ted for the occasion; few moments Is:
ter the door was thrown open with the
cry "they are coming" That small but
important procession was headed BY
Rev. ]. E Garrett, of Hannibal, O., and
Rev G. r. Copeland, of Wheeling, W.
Va, followed directly by the attendants,
Mr.. G. W Hamilton, of V oodsiieli
and Miss Emma Bircher, of Summer
field, o., and they followed by the con-
tracing parties, Mr.. Gramlich and MISS
Hamilton As soon as the processinn
thus formed arrived at the pr oper place,
Rev. Copeland began the ceremony ny
giving the charge to the company pres.
ent and also to the contracting parties,
then Rev. Garrett began drawing the
cords of life long fidelity ending with
the all important II pronounce th' e hus.
band and wife together and which was
followed by short PRAYER by Rev. Cope.
land The ceremony being thus conclu.
ded R,v. Garrett introduced the bride
and groom to the company present for
their congratulations. The ceremony
was very appropriate and attended with
characteristic solemnity. A few mo.
ments later. we marched out to the large
dining room where we found things inst
as we expected; tbisgpaTt, however, we
will not attempt TO describe, suffice to
say We never knew it surpassed, and
Mr.. Editor we think we done justice to
this part Of the programme-eating-so
well done was it that many found it In
convenient to leave the premises during
the night, and some thought better to
not even retire until near morning, bit
no one ate too much; oh no; but vou
know Mr.. Eiitor what we mean. The
oride was dressed in bronz "a satin, a
very handsome b-ilal veil and ilecor4.
ted with orange blossoms. sh. also wore
white kids. Gro)n was attirei in very
neat suit of plain black, white tie aud
black kids.
Ampng the presents was q very hand
some Brocade Mirror, presented by
Speyer q Bro.. of Wheeling. W Va,
other presents as follows: Ore pair
Blankets by Brides father, Mr.. J. H.
Hamilton: one Brussels Rle nv Mrs.
Naeser OF Lewisville; Lice Bed Spread
and Pillow Snams by Mr.. and Mls.
c L. Eherli, OF Calais; Silver Ice Pitch
er by Mr. Kuhleman OF G ,rm snto vn,
Ohio; Silver Castor nv Mr.. G. W. Ham
ilton; Silver Butter Dish AMI Knife by
Miss Minnie Hamilton; Silver Castor
by Mr.. w. S. Van L,w, of Wheeling.
W. Va, pair OF Towels by Mrs Mary
Butt; Silver Butter Knife hv Miss R,1a
Robinson: Lsmp by j lhn W Ora ulich :.
Wafer by Mr.. and Mrs. LILY OF Mi
tonsburg; Set of Salt Sellers and Pickle
Dishes by Mr.. W o H. Butt; Glass
Castor by Mr.. and Mrs. +. NJ Robin.
son; Set OF Tea Spoons bv Mr.. and
Mrs. T. E. Watson Miltonsburg Oh Linen
Table cloth by Mr.. and Mrs John Butt;
Silk Handkerchief. Cresm Colorel by
DR.. and Mr.. A. L. Cartis. of Stafford:
Carving KNIFE anil Fork by Mr.. Chas.
Robinson; one pair of V sses hy Miss
Ida Dillon. o: Wheeling, W. Va; pair
Of Silver Knives and Forks by Mr.. and
Mrs. George R R,binson of Stafford;
Fruit Dish nv Hon and Mrs. James II.
Hamilton: Plush Covered Dressing Case
by Mr.. and Mrs. A Buchanan; Table
Cover ny Miss Pollie Wagonfeld of Le-
compton, Toilet Set by Miss Maggie
of Indiana; Set of White
by Mr. c Steel, of Lacompt IN
Bresd Plate by Miss Jennie Kanleman,
Of Germantown, Olio; Silver Butter
Knife handsomely carved ny Rev. G R
Copeland, OF Wheeling, W. Va; st OF
Vases by Miss E ,a Wagonfield; Honey
Dish by Miss, Julia R ce, L ,compson;
Spoon H ,lder, Miss Sarah Rice. Tea
Set by Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hudson;
Match R celver by Misses Louisa and
Sadie Buchanan. of Lewisvile; Set OF
Desert Dishes bv Miss Mary Blllman
Fruit Dish and B q let Holder. by Mrs
Henrietta Gramlch. of Mitonshurg;
A Very Handsome plain Gold Band
Ring to Bride by the Groom; B .autiful
Lvrhograph Marriage Certificate by Rev
J. E Garrett, OF Hannibal, Ohio.
About fifty guests were present, and
the general verdict is 1--WE had q grand
lime" Even the serenaders said "what
an enjoyable time.
i Among the distinguished guests from
a distance we noticed the Hon. James
Fl. Hamilton, Rep. elect, and Rw G..
R. Copeland. OF Wesley. Chpl, N E
Church, Wheeling, and DR.. A. L Car
tie. also W. s. Van Law of Wheeling.
We are anxious to visit that community
again on the same errand. NOAH.