Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-04-05
A SOCIAL COALITION.
[Whitesboro Texas. /

Mr.. w. Ii. Russell and Miss Ella Kelley
were united in marriage at the NJ. f.
Church, Rev. A. j. WOrley officiating
in tying the mystic knot.
1t had been whispered around for
quite while, so that it was q matter Of
no surprise when it was positively an-
nounced that the happy event was to
take place on that night, and at an
early hour many Of the lukewarn mem-
bers OF that church, and others, began
to assemble-tor.it Was prayer meeting
nfght-so that long before the hour ar
rived the house was filed to Its utmost
capacity with friends and we'll wishers
Of the couple, to wit ess the ceremony.
At the appointed hour. the bride and
groom, preceded by few friends and
the members of DIR. Kelley's family,
walked gracefully. up the aisle. The
bride was dressed in an electric blue
silk, bonnet and gloves to match, and
looked her prettiest. The groom, dress
ed in conventional b ack, wore his
handsomest and most dignified looks.
When they reached the front of the al
tar, that ceremony which though often
heard substantially, had not and never
will cease to be Of interest, was perform
ed. This over, accompanied by rela-
tives and q. few friends, they repaired to
the residence OF MIR. James McGilli-
cuddy, where they will make their
home in future. ,-,-t,.-... --
Mr.. Russell is manager of the W. y.
Telegraph Company ut this place, and
by acting always the true gentleman
that he is, has built around him large
circle of friends in both business and
| social way. .Isf- fFi..-
Miss Ella Kelley is daughter of DR..
l.. Kelley, one of our most prominent
citizens, aud was q conspicuous figure
| in social circles.
While the young folks of the single
| brigaie depiOre the loss OF this pair Of
| worthy members from their ranks, they
| are content to console themselves with
the hope that at some time i'll the
"sweet bye and bye" they will "gO and
do likewise"
Our congratulations are extended,
and our wish is that as they journey
over the pathway OF life the bright
flowers Of peace and happnes, may
bloom luxuriantly OIL every side, tile
olive branch Of hope and buOyancy be
ever strewn al their feet, the palm trees
of prosperity wave ever their heads,
and long journey of happimess and
joy, peace and prosperity, with never y
cloud Of woe to shadow their sunny
faces, be theirs. H., $, ..s...l r.
Below is list of the bridal presents:
An elegant silver water service-Mrs.
G.. B. Russell, mother Of the groom.
| Elegant water colored picture-Mrs.
NJ. F. Royle, Lexington, Mo. ''''
| Elegant silver butter bOwl-Mrs. j.
| r. Rnrfen Tox;uufou Nh
Splendid silver card receiver-Mrs.
j. w. Waddet, Lexington, Mo.
Elegant 81 yer and gold cake basket
Mrs. W. II. Ewing. Lexington, Mo.
Set. of Silver knives and forks-Mr.
w.. II. Ewing, Lexington, No. .
One lovely lace table cover and two
tidies-Little sisters of the groom.
J. A Abeautifpl quilt Grandma Russell's
own work.
An elegant Matseilles quilt-Mr
Vim. Bolton, Lexington, Mo.
Blue satin, hand painted pin cush-
ion, exquisite Catron, Nebraska
City, Neb.,fs ~. r., s.7. r oyai
A solid silver berry spoon-Mrs. W.
M. Samuel, St. Louis, Mo.
| One dozen solid silver tea spoons
Mrs. w. B Farr, st. Louis. No.
| = SSAtSA t0OiS ottA tuACS l. IA Alou EuSe-
Mr.. and Mrs. Schweer, Sherman, Texas.
Handsome velvet toilet case-Mr.
and Mrs. Louis Heckel, Dexter, Mo.
Pair of napkin rings-Mr. L. F.
Case.AGainsville, Texas. y '"l'f
.nA, marble top, table-Measrs @. H.
Smith and G. II. Wells. .,e.t
An elegant gold necklace, diamond
pendant-Mr. w. H. Russell to his
bride, + =, ...,.a-a, !. ,.,a.,.,,.
Al elegant bed room set-Mr. T. D.
Kelley. %" o "'y.s 49,.
Carpet ,iace curtains and two splendid
large paintings-Dr. L. Kelley.
An elegant toilet set-Mrs. L. Kel-
Gold thimble-Mr. w. T. Caaven.
Satin lined work basket-Mlss Jen-
ME Ashcraft.
Box cigars-Messrs. L. D. Hall and
G. H. Paddock.
Five elegant volumes of poems-Mr.
and Mrs. James McGillicuddy.
A pass all round Robin Hoods Barn
for VIM. H. Russell and lady-A. A.
Talmage, St. Louis, Mo.
A handsome plush frame-Miss Mag
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