The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-10-08
SAL1NA- Oct. 9Th 1855

| EDrTsIR JOURNAL As one OF the
guests present, we ask space in your
columns for the following notice Of an
interesting nuptisl entertainment,
which t OOk place at the residence Of
Mr.. r. H. Gift on Iron Avenue, on
the evening Of the SOth ult.:
Miss Allie r. Gift, eldest daughter
Of our host, was united in marriage to
Mr. George E. Slocum, Of Blue Rap
ids, Marshall county, this state. The
ceremony took place at o'clock, P.
N. and was performed blythe Rev. w.
S. Priest, pastor Of the Christian
church. After the ceremony the
guests were invited into the dining
room TO partake OF q collation. pre-
pared for them in a neat and elegant
style by the hostess, and 10 which all
did ample justice, thereby showing
their appreciation Of the efforts made
for their entertainment. The guests
numbered about sixty-fve, all Of
whom, no doubt, highly enjoyed
themselves, and remained until about
10 o'clock when the social gathering
dispersed with many wishes for the
future happiness Of the bride and
groom, and the most kindly feelings
for the host and his family. Thet Ju-
venile cornet band, under the leader
ship Of Frank Kingman, made its APP
pearanee and gave the party quite
musical treat. The following Is a list
Of the guests present, and also a list
Of presents, for which the newly mar
ried pair hereby wish to return their
thanks:
Mr.. and Mrs A. b. Dickinson, one
dozen linen napkins and table cloth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morrow, one glass
pitcher.
Grace Gift, one pair Of Turkish bath
towels.
Miss Mamie and Lide Morrow, one
plush album.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G Shriver, silver
pickle castor.
Mrs. Mayher, pair linen towels.
Miss May Virgins, cake stand.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. l.. Mcconnell,
plush match safe, KEY and button
hook rack, and pasket flowers.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Rash, linen table
cloth.
John Goodwin, silver butter dish.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Rash, one dozen
linen napkins.
Miss Matte Grier, plush box sta
tiOnery.
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ID. A. Van Urine, album.
Mrs. DR.. Daily and daughter, silk
dress sash.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lem Williams, a wa.
ter set, cut glass.
Misses Gertie Clark, May and Cora
GIFT and Chas. SlOcum, a glass set Of
sixteen pieces.
Mrs. Z. R. Underwood, glass
pitcher.
Miss Stanley, glass butter dish.
DR.. Tobey and family, cut glass wa
ter set.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Dodge, fruit
dish, set sauce dishes, and two stain
ed glasses
Mrs. H. b. Blair, pair linen towels.
DR.. Majors, silver napkin ring.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. j. Smith, bed
spread.
Ella and Frank Kingman, silver
knives and forks, one set.
Mr.. Mrs. A. B. Mcconnell, one dOz-
en- linen napkins and table cloth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Linn, OF Marysville,
Kansas, Turkish table cloth.
Mr. and Mrs B Richards, OF Marys-
vile, Kansas, lace tidy.
Miss Annie Gin, st. Joseph, No.,
table scarf.
Mrs. Sample, Atehison, Kansas,
plush album.
Ms. SlOcum, Blue Rapids, Kansas,
large bible.
Miss Laura Gift, st. Joseph, Mo,
pair of vases.
Mr. and Mrs II. Thsmas, HiaWatha,
Kansas, silver butter knife.
Chas. SlOcum, Blue Rapids, Kan
sas, pitcher, cup and saucer.
Nrs. SlOcum, Blue Rapids, Kan,
bed spread.
Mrs. Sample, Atchison, Kan, log
cabin quilt.
Mr. and Mrs. Taylor HOlbrook,
Blue Rapids, Kan, two silver nap
kin rings and pair linen towels.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. f. Brown, Marys-
vile, Kan, silver castor.
A GUEST.