The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-09-29
Wedding.

On Wednesday, September 26th, Miss
Ella Grubbe was joined in the holy
bonds of matrimony to L. H. Allen j..
The ceremony took place at the resi-
dence of B. J. Grubbe, in the town of
Wilbur, in the presence of such of the
brides relations IS could be present and
few friends from Roseburg; Rev J.
r. N. Bell officiating.
At about half past one o'clock the
guests were assembled in the hand
somely arranged parlor and at two
o'clock, sharp, Bro Bell made his ap-
pearanee, smiling and jovial n antici-
patton cf this most pleasant Of minis
ter's duties, the uniting of two desti-
nies. Shortly afterward the bride and
groom entered from another reom,
took their position, and were united by
Bro. Bell in an exceedingly neat and
impressive manner, after which con
gratulations were heartily given and
the party adjourned to the adjacent
diningroom. The opening of the dining
room door disclosed repast which in
style, quantity and quality is seldom ex-
celled. The table was beautifully
adorned with ivy leaves, autumn ber-
RES and rare flowers, and bore upon it's
surface more than an abundance of all
the choice viands of the season, which
received ample justice at the hands of
the guests, while the happy jest and
merry laugh kept time to the music of
the knives and forks. All things
which have been and are not had their
times to come and end, and this joyous
dinner was no exception to the rule.
The remainder Of the evening was en-
liyened by music and merry making un-
til the tine arrived to take the train
for Roseburg, to which place the bridal
party repaired and the prs-eminently
happy couple went to the residence of
Mrs. A. F. Campbell, sister of the
bride. On Thursday evening few of
the friends of the contracting parties
assembled at the last named place and
after generous and enjoyable meal,
prepared under the direction of Mrs.
Hill, spent merry evening until a late
hour. Mr. and Mrs Allen 90 to their
home in Portland, OH Saturday the 29th
inst, followed by the best wishes of a
host OF friends The bride received
quite number of costly and elegant
presents from parties residing here and
elsewhere.
T. Il. Allen jr. Is the manager Of the
South British and National Insurance
Companies, residing in Portland, and
is a man of sterling integrity and thor
.ough business habits, as his position in-
/ dieates. His father is an cid San Fran
ciscan, we'll known and highly respect
ed in his home city. He intended to
be present, but a press Of business and
the inorportune sickness of his partner
rendered it impossible, so that he was
compelled to send his regrets and warm
congratulations by post, instead.
Mrs. Allen is too well known ii
Douglas county to require further men
ton. It is admitted by all that she is
beautiful and those who. know her best
cannot say too much in hef praise
She will be sadly missed by those with
whom she has heretofore made hei
home, and her loss will be severely fell
By the musical portion of the commu
nifty. We wish them joy and prosperity
and hope there may be many pair as
well mated, for it can be truly said
seThev both did exceedingly WE'LL"
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