The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-13

A Well Known and Worthy Compile
Joined In Holy Bonds, in the Upper
End Of the County.

Shhno-N SLiHf, ANoF' H.
The good people of our usually quiet
but industrious village of Carbon Cliff
met together and had very enjcyaAe
time on last Thursday evening, Nov. 8,
the occasion being to witness the mar
rage of well known young couple of
this place. The contracting parties were
Mr.. William Milton and Miss Amelia
Meske. Mr.. Milton is the popular and
efficient foreman of the Argillo Works
company, and is a well known and highly
respected young man, having lived here
nearly all his life, and it seemed but nat
ural that he should marry and settle down
to domestic happiness in place where by
his gentlemanly conduct and exemplary
life has made so many friends. Miss
Meske, formerly from Henry county, has
lived here about three years, but during
that short time has made many friends
The wedding took place at the residence
of the brides parents and as the clock
struck the hour of T the last of the
arrangements preparatory to the GER
emony had been completed, the
best man for the occasion was Mr..
Gus Meske, brother to the bride; while
| the bride was attended by Miss Minnie
| Cregger, of Geneseo. And many compli>
mentary remarks were made on the fine
| appearance of the young couple as they
| stood up for the ceremony, which was
| performed by the Rev. John McCord. of
Moline Congratulations were then in
order, and the many friends present
heartily babe them God speed. Immedi-
ately after all had offered their best wishes
for the future prosperity OF the young
| couple, and some more fortunate than the
rest had the pleasure of kissing the bride
supper was announced. And such sup>
per, everything that could be imlnasinei I,
the tables fairly groancd under the weight
of cakes, pies, turkey, chicken and in
fact ali that anyone could wish for. Just
such supper as would make n man for
get all his troubles. Fully $50 people
tried their best to demolish that wedding
supper, but had to acknowledge defeat, MS
there was enough left for as many more.
| After supper WAS over, singing, music
and dancing was the order of the evening.
Some very beautiful pieces were sang
and accompanied on the organ by Miss
Leary of Rock Island, ind Miss Emma>
line Holland and Miss Allie Carey. of
Carbon Cliff, but the majority
| preferred the dancing, and therefore
adjourned to the spacious hail prepared
for that purpose. Meals band, from
Brar Bluff, supplied the music. and the
dancing was kept up until 5 O'Clock in the
morning
While the rest were enjoying
themselves TO their satisfaction, your
correspondent took quiet survey of the
presents. They were numerous. and some
very very beautiful aud costly. Mr. Milo
Lee headed the list with beautiful com :
plete set of decorated ware of over one
hundred pieces; Mr.. Gus Meske, marble
top center table; Annie Meske, hanging
lamp Miss Ida Mcske patent spring
rocking chair; VIM. Cregger, silver
CASTOR Minnie Cregger, cup and saucer
and castor; Mss Jalia Nets, hanging
lamp; Mr.. and Mrs. Gaben, lamp and
fruit dish; Mr.. and Mrs. Scott kenady,
half dozen silver table spoons, Mr. and
Mrs. Simon Kenady pair pillow shams:
Mr. and Mrs John Holland, two vases;
Miss EmmalIne Holland, clock
MIR. Geo. Holland, butter dish
Mrs. Z. Holland, pickle dish and salt Gel.
lar; MIR. and Mrs. Eiker, silver pickle dish;
Mr. and Mrs. Corbin, half dozen knives
and forks. and half dozen table spoons;
Miss Mary Corbin, half dozen silver tea
spoons; Mr. and Mrs, Murray, bowl.
pitcher and spoon holder; Mr. and Mrs
Kern, towels and butter DISH Mr.. II A .
Winnebeck. water pitcher and half dozen
sauce dishes; Miss Lima Kane, tureen;
Mr.. and Mrs. Pobins, table cloth and
napkins; Mr.. and Mrs. Holkie, cups,
saucers and BOWL Miss Holkie. bed
spread; Miss Pabins, lamp and goblets;
Miss Pobins, 81; Miss Mary Bcckwith,
half dozen napkins and numerous other
| articles, the donors notknown. 1t is sell
dom that young people start out in life I'M
der as favorable circumstances as has Mr..
Milton and his fair young bride. Com.
fortably situated in the wealth of this
world, accumulated by untiring industry
and careful management they can easily
surmount the difficulties to be encouns
tered in life by those less fortunate than
themselves. Hoping that as the years roll
on the trouble of life may set lightly
upon them, and that their last days may
be their hest, we bid them adieu.