Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1883-11-10
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Mar ri l. Longs Hotel; Nov; !, 1883. b
| and Miss Myrtle OLIVER, both OF Aullvill,
Missouri.
"a AT Corder, Lafayette county, missouri
d nue'e Of the e briae'gs' f S8vsme Geo. T. w. =! '9 cor rss
ESQ, Mr.. SAMUEL NJ. REYNOLDS. of Shaw
nee Mound, Henry county, Mo-, and Miss re
The wedding was a very brilliant one. d.
serving of more than this passing police, bt
unavoidable circumstances prevent our doin
more this week. We hope to have a full repol
Tor our next issue.
brides father, DIR. w. A. Gordon, by Elder c
S. Blackwell, on Wednesday evening", Novem
E. GORDON. and Mr.. ROBT. h. LANKFORl
and Miss JENNIE L: GORDON. All of thi
county.
There was a very large attendance Of friend
to witness this happy double wedding, and tn
fair brides received a large number of valusbl
presents. MIR. Barns reception at home. on tn
next evening", was also the occasion of tn
marriage OF his sister. which is noticed in thi
column. The Intelligencer extends Its congrat
uiatlons to all the brides and grooms, but NOR
especially to the groOms on having won IN life
lottery most valuable prizes. May they all liv
long, their days full of happiness and peace.
| o"S - Viz IlcdShOL duu cuyOyoUI
events OF the week was the marriage of Mis-
Mamie Barnes to Mr.. Arthur Young, at the res
idencc Of the BRIDES father, Mr.. T. W. Barnes
near this city, on Thursday evening. Nov. 8.
A beautiful and Impressive ceremony was per.
formed by Elder c. S. Blackwell. of the Chris
tian church. The attendants We're Mr.. and Mrs
Dock Barnes and Mr.. and Mrs. Bobt. Landlord
The bride, a lovely brunette, was attired in IN
elegant green silk with pearl buck.
les. Inc groom is one of our most popular
young men, and q prosperous farmer. Shortly
after the marriage cermony supper WAS announced
ana all were invited to the large and spacious
dining-room where Mrs. Barns who is noted
Tor her proficiency in arranging for occasions
OF this kind, had prepared n repast which de-
fics description. The table was set in the shape
of the letter N, and groaned under the weight OF
good things.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs. J. E.
Hall, MIR. and Mrs. Thomas Smith, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. D. Robinson; Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Moore,
OF Bates City; Miss Mamie Cox, Mr.. James F.
Wlnn and Miss Matte Winn, of Dover; MI.
Chas. Ruffner and sister; Miss Jennie McClel-
land, Mayvlew; Mr.. Thos. Wheatley and sister,
Mayhem; Misses Eva and Lydia Bolen, Miss
Kate Gordon Mrs. VIM. and Abe Worlaud OF
Mayhem sisters of the bride, and many others.
The presents were numerous and handsome. At
o late hour after wishing the bride and groom q
successful and happy voyage through life the
guests took their departure. The Intelligeucer
is under obligations for courtesles.
On the evening OF October 80, 1888, q large
concourse of relatives and friends at
the residence of Mr.. 4. r. Metcalf, near Black
burn, to witness the marriage OF Mr.. John
NJ. Baldwin, of Pettis county, Missouri, and
Miss Mamie Lee Catron. youngest daugh-
ter ofM H. and the late Christopher Catron.
The bride was dressed IN an elegant garnet
Ottoman silk, but its great elegance was not
more becoming to her than was her W sweet
modesty. The groom Wore tho usual black.
Alter an impressive ceremony by Rev. Lamar
Bsdsworth, the officiating clergyman, and the
warm congratulations OF friends had been re-
celved. dinner was announced. The elegance
OF this, both as to quality and arrangement was, |
beyond description. l shall. therefore, content
myself by saying that none could have gone
away dissatisfied. Following is a list of the
received:
Check for a hundred d~ollars-Bride's mother. |
beautliul silver caster-Mlss Emma Baldwin, /
Gold watch and chain-Mr. and Mrs. j., w.
Fewef, Ell Paso. Texas.
and SSeM Mel = ? eas ! cut glass set in silver-Mr.
AAOtShAs i
Set OF silver teaspoons in q beautiful plush |
j. y. Catron, E Paso, Texas.
Decorated bisque card receiver-Mrs David |
~; Set OF silver knives and iorks-Dr. and Mrs.
Silver sugar Rowland spoon holder comblaed-I
M. and Mrs. A p. Catron.
Toilet set-Little FlOssIe Catron.
Ran dozen napkins.Miss Carrie Metcalf.
Hall dozen napkins-Miss Mollie Catron.
Zephyr pincushion--Mlss Lutte Catron.
liable linen-Mrs. I. A. Catron.
Silver cake basket-Mr. and MIRA, james A |
SILK mitts-Mrs. S. B. Patterson.
zephyr edge-Misses Mamie. Edmonis and
Beautiful hand embroidered skirt-Miss Della |
Ell Paso, Texas.
n, elegant plush work box with-ivory contents
Bronze hanging lamp-Miss Sallie Goodwin.
Cnt grass bottle OF perfumery-Mtss Mollie
Japanese l~amp-Misses Royllla- Corler and
Anna Reynolds. ~
Plush easel with two ont glass bot.fes of per-
Box of toilet soap-Miss Grace Bedsworth.
A. FRIEND.
- At the residence of the BRIDES father, B. |
Z. Ireland. ED. near this city. at 5 O'Clock, D.
(: q 9ass ies, 6 Sov Sl1 m 8. i sSi; BY m Rev sT 5s%ss
SSTEEET, Of Kansas City. Mo. and Miss
saMSiE l.. IRELAND: Attsndants.Mr: Henry
'as City, and Miss Bodie Mountjoy: NJ. Jerry
IhamDerlaln, of Kansas City, and Miss Lillian
A~achette, of Boonville.
The wedding was one of the most brilliant
nat has occurred in Lafayette county for years:
ne spacious and handsome mansion OF Mr..
reland. the genial and popular treasurer of the
was tastefully arranged for the occas,
on; the guests assembled In the large parlor.
aclng the entrance, over which was a marriage
'ow OF tea roses and chrysanthemums lntertwin-
u with evergreens and gsranium leaves, from
ne middle of which was suspended a floral
nchor. The bridal party formed under the
flowers, the bride and groom facing
helr assembled friends. when Dr.. Quarles in
is usual touching, poetic and impressive man
er proceeded to make the twain one, As h1s
olemn and well selected words fell upon the
ushed and attentive audience the bridal party
resented a picture not soon TO be forgotten. The
rue IN ner fresh, young beauty, with her eyes
orhe down by modesty and an appreciation of
he importance of the event; the groom. a hand
ome manly-looking gentleman. with splendid
gazing earnestly into the face of the preach
r; the beautiful BRIDES maids and their gallant
artners, altogether formed an ideal marriage
rOup.
The bride was dressed in Royal blue, plain ]
AZ ~ 1Ilukes | =
oint lace trimmings and garniture of Marechal Z
ell rose-buds, with diamond ornaments. {
Miss Sue Evans wore \ Huntsman's green OF
silk and brocaded velvet, white tulle and {
ltural fiOwers. 1
Miss Boiie MOuntioy wore u cinnamon brown {
ttoman silk and plain velvet; Rhine stone and s
liver ornaments IN the hair; point lace TRIM G
'lngs; diamond jewelry, and natural lowers,
MISS Lille Machette wore u Huntsman's green |
ttoman silk and brocaded velvet; tulle TRIM ,
lings and garniture of natural flowers. &
The ladies' dresses were all very rich and ele- t
ant. The gentlemen were arrayed in the CON- g
black. II
AT the conclusion OF the ceremony hearty and
ncere congratulations followed. the bride be- q
lS one OF the most popular and worthy of all of d
fair daughters. The groom, who ia /
lie son of MIR. Jacob Stonestreet, formerly of !
lls county. Is u worthy young gentleman for a ,
lumber OF years Il trusted and valued empioye \
the house OF Tootle, Hanna 4 Co., Kansas |
Ity. I
After the company had uttered their MANY 9
ood wishes they were ushered into the supper b
where the hostess had prepared for them t
feast worthy OF the name she bears for hospi- ,
lily. The tables were artisticaIIy and beauti.
lily prepared, and with her rare tact and q
idress Mrs. Ireland SO managed that all of i
er guests could partake of her good things !
comfort. The supper was in every way
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