The Mineral argus., 1884-10-23
HYMENEAL.
Marriage OF Mr.. David Hilger TO Miss
Christina Fergus.

Mas
A short time since cards of invita-
ton were issued announcing the mar
riage Of Mr.. David Hilser, a well known
wool-grower of this section, to Miss
Christina Fergus, daughter of Mr.. & Mrs.
William Fergus, of Box Elder. The
date of this happy event was set fol
Monday, October 10Th, 1T 4 p. m. Early
in the day, friends of the contracting
parties began to assemble at the home
OF the bride, and ere the hour for the
ceremony had arrived fully one hun
dred invited guests were present to
witness the solemnizltion of the mar
riuge bans. Bishop Brewer, Of Helena,
ofiiciated, and united the lives and
fortunes of both, with the ceremony of
the Episcopal church, and although
quite lengthy, was beautiful and i'm
pressive. After the ceremony and the
usual cOngr ttulatiOns extended To the
bride and groom. the brides cake was
partaken Of 10y all present and a short
time spent in admiring the many and
beautiful presents of which the newly
we d d pair were tie happy recipients.
A fine collation. Was set before the
assembled friends at six p. M. after
which, dancing in the new school build
ing near by, was INDUCED i'm until
Tuesdays early dawn. The father
and mother IF the groom reside in
Helena, hut being unable to attend
sent their regrets along with their con-
CALCULATIONS, rs did also other Helena
relatives and friends.
Miss Agnes Fergus acted as brides
maid and Andrew Fergus officiated as
grOOmsman.
silk dress, with plain silk
skirt and hrocaded ovcrdress. Orange
blossoms were worn in her hair. In !
of the accustomed wedding ring
the groom bedecked the bride with a
gold necklace and locket.
Mr.. x Mrs. Hilger will go to house
keeping Immediately in Il bran new
house ON Dog creek. where the thrifty
husband has IA large hand of sheep.
Mr.. & Mrs. Hilger have the hest
Of the ARGUS and all its readers.
The sterling qualities of the groom as
I man and citizen and the amiahle dis
position of the bride, are a sure guar
lntee that 1.-TWO souls with but Il single
two hearts that beat rs one,'
will he emblazoned on cupid 5 ban
Ter as they enter the battle of life
.ogether.
The presents were quite numerous
md valuable. Following is nearly a
,nrrect list:
China Toilet Set--C. J.. Mcnamara.
french ClOck-T. G.. Power & Bro, Benton.
Students Lamp-Mr & Mrs. n Hilger, Helena
Dressing Case-Frank z. stone and I. A. NARROW.
Set glassware and hanging lamp Dinsmore,
Craddoek Nrooman and Thompson,
Table cloths-Mrs. X. 5. Hamilton, Helena.
China tea set-Mr. Il Mis-. William Fergus.
Set silver Misrepresentation Fergus.
Set Oftable and tea spoons and knives and forks
and Susie Dougherty, Boulder. N. T..
Toilet mat-Mrs +. Fl. Maury.
One-half dozen handkerchiefs-Mis Sallie An
IeTson.
One set Of solid silver forks, teaspoons and coffee
poons-(by bachelor friends) II Blanchard, W.
'arrot, W II. Peck, y. Laraway. r. Scott, E Lara
w. Chamberlain, Z. +. Chandler.
Shawl-Katie Stutrt.
Pillow shams and toilet mats-Miss Linda Stuart.
Picture Frames-Mr. & Mrs. \. Hilger, Helena.
Silver butter knife-Andre Fergus
Pickle castor-N. NJ. Erickson.
silver Knives ana lOTko-J. 1. 1nIOOp ana j. l..
.ong.
Lamp-Grauville Stuart.
Twenty dollar ~check-James Fergus.
Silver pitcher and goblet-Mr. & Mrs. n. Hilger,
Ielena.
Table searf-Mrs. s. C. Gilpatrick, Helena.
Brussels rugg-Mr. L. G. MosieT.
Two lace amberkins-Jame and Robert Fergus.
Hood-Wil II. Fergus.
Two oil paintings, with asels-Louisa F. HilgeT,
Helena.
Plush ALBUMIN. ]. Dougherty, Glendale, M. T.
Set of silver tea-spoons-Maggie Fergus.
Half dozen table-spoons-Helen Il. Fergus.
Silver cake basket-MaIy and Maggie Hilger, a,
ielena. ,
Box of linen OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES & Cham
erlain.
Two set of knives and forks and set of teaspoons
I. /. Gjerde- :
Set Of gohlets-Mrs. HortOp.
Silver butter dish and basket rocking chair
Indrew Fergus.
Damask tGDle clotb-Mrs. Townsend.
Glass set-ThOmas Shea.
Glass butter dish-Mr. & Mrs. WydeTt.
Hanging Library Lamp Mr.. q Mrs. 5. Y.
,Wendenlan, Helena.
Two pillOws-Judge Simpson.
Five dollar gold p~ieee-Fred Stowell.