The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-11-27
GOODlER.LONG.


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r At the residence of the brides parents II
Mankato, Thursday, November a6th, 1885
by by. IF meX iI,,s g., e e 7 Poi aSs M,i Mr. Io W. i !. G GSSa
: daughter of j. ii Long OF this city.
The solemnization of the marriage ceremo
ny which united these two people, was per
formed by Rev. Mr.. Pollock I'm accordance
with the Presbyterian creed. In the prcsenc'
of one Of the largest gatherings ever witnessed
ON an occasion OF this kind In this city.
Daylight was excluded from every apart
mcnt OF the residence by drawn curtains, ant
; the scene within. under the brilliant glare %
lamps, and tasty decorations in evergreen
lent u particularly pleasing nnd charming ail
to tie whole surroundings.
) A I the appointed hour, IL O'Clock. NJ, a we'd
ding march was struck up on the piano anc
the bridal party entered the groom with his
best man, Mr.. Starr, of Minneapolis in the
lead, followed by the bride and her maid, Miss
Genevieve Ives of Clinton, N. Y. The party
took their position AT the south side of the
room underneath the monogram &c. L." which
had been beautifully wrought In evergreen,
where as indicated, the VOWS were assumed
and they made as one.
After warm and hearty congratulations.
most sumptuous r~cfreshments were served
In this connection we desire to say n word
regarding the bridal table. II was most elab-
crate and beautiful in appearances, giving ev-
Idence Of skill, both in its products and ar
rangement, rarely witnessed upon an occa-
sion even so felicitOus as was this. The dec
%orations were simply faultless, and the great
variety of delicacies. fruit. etc, was proof
conclusive of the genuineness OF all visible.
Besides the bride and groom and their attend
ants, the following named comprised those
who were honorcd with u plate at this table:
w l.. Holbrook, Miss Lizzie Sparrow, ID. l..
Rose, Miss Viva Williams, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Collins, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Clements, +. Fish
er, Miss Jessie Payne, Mrs. ID. +. McGraw
Miss Fannie Rose, Tommy Shirk, Guy Baker.
Lulu was one OF our very first young ladies,
and everyone sincerely trusts that the young
man who has drawn such II priceless treasure
will he every way worthy of The love and con-
tdcnce that she has bestowed upon him.
The bride, Miss Lulu V. Long, is II young and
charming lady whom the people of Mankato
know too tavorably and well to need any word
from us. Having hut recently graduated at
one of the first female seminarics In New
York. she has accomplishments rarely ut
tanned by even those who have the best of OPP
portunities, She Is possessed of II sweet tenn
permanent, Il loving and lovable nature. and
will grace the home of the man of her choice
us only Il true woman can, and be u valuable
acquisition to the society in which she will
move.
Mr.. Goodicr Isl young, intelligent gentle
man, who has recently been admitted To prac-
ticc before the courts of New York. Those
who know him, esteem him highly. That he
will make Il good and true husband is believed,
that he has secured u true woman for u wife
IL known, and that the twain will journey
through life pleasantly and prosperously is
hoped for by all who know them, and among
the number THE FREE PRESS is not the least.
The following list of presents show in no
small degree the high esteem in which these
young folks are held;
S2OO-Mr. and Mrs. }. II. Long and SON George
Toilet Set-Miss Wharton.
Set Aft. Dinner Spoons-Mr. and Mrs. New.
man, New York City.
$50 in Gold-B. ID. Hurlbruk, Utica.
Set China, l25 Picces-Goodier 4 Dunmore,
Parlor Chair-L. T.. Goodier.
Set Table Linen Mrs. Winton and Mrs.
Perkins, Muncie, Ind.
MirrOr-W. =. Crittcnden.
SiO-Mr. and Mrs. Crittendcn.
Apron-Mrs. III. Walters.
Set Silver Fruit Knives Miss Orion.
l0pcra Bonnet-Mrs. j. q. Williams, Column
bia City, Ind.
Pair ScOnces-T. Ii. Davis, Utica.
Quiit-Presbyterian Ladies' Society.
Painting Minneopa Falls Mrs. DR.. Warner.
Stce! EngraYing-Mrs. Sparrow and family.
Pair Silk Blankets-Mr and Mrs. Holbrook.
Easel Picture-Mr. Kendall. Utica.
Set Pillow Sheet Shams Mrs Mahcr, New
ark. Nj.
Silver Tea Set; 3 pieces-Mr. and Mrs. Meagh-
er, and Mrs. Hubbard.
Vol. Winters POems-Mr. John l.. Chase,
Sioux Falls. ID. Il.
:doZ. Dinner Knives MIR. and Mrs. l.. A.
Moore.
Silver Sugar Spoon and Case Mr.. J. G.. Slar-
ter, Minneapolis.
Cup Saucer~Miss Rose.
Bouquet Holder-Mr. ID. l.. Rose.
Cake Basket-Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H.. Clark
and q racic.
Cream Spoon and Case-Mr. and Mrs. John
Silver Pitcher and Plate-Mr. Tommy Sherk.
Cake Basket-Mrs. j. }. Thompson.
Berry Dish-Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shaubut.
sofa and Mrs. Frank Collins.
Set Towels Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Signs.
Set Towcls--Mrs. Denny.
Two Bisque figures and Mrs. DR.. Nc
Graw.
Solid silver pie knife-Mrs. Payne and Jessie
Point lace handkerchiefs-Miss Wampler.
Table and card rcceivcr--Mr and Mrs. A. NJ, !
Smith.
Three lace handkerchiefs-MrS. Wampler.
2Antique brass lamp-Mrs. Wolcott.
Pair Antique candlcsticks-F Hurlburt,
Utica.
Parlor stand-Mr. and Mrs. }. I, Williams
and daughter.
Cut glass water set Mrs. Walters, Mrs. Hunt
and Mrs McCleliand.
Boquet holdcr-Mr. and Mrs. j. ID. farr,
Sioux City, Iowa |
Dozen ice cream spoons NJ and Mrs. Hood
Chicago.
Wine sct-Mr. and Mrs. II. {. Howard,
Silver paper cutter-Mr. and Mrs. ST.. Pierce
ST. N
Set table linen-Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Willard.
Platter mat-Mrs. Sibley.
Jelly dish--Maud Walters.
Basket fiowers-Kittie Meagher.
Card receiver-Mr. and Mrs. Frank Clements
Shelf ornaments-Mamie McClelland,
Dozen towels-Mrs. j. H.. Baker.
Individual peppcr-Anua Hagan.
Bohemian glass bouquet ~holder-Neliie Fra
Zier.
Lunch cloth-Mrs. Lou Baker.
Shopping bag and handkerchief Mrs. Geo.
E.. Brett.
Match safe-Guy Baker,
Silver table scraper-Mr. ana Mrs. Hamilton
Table linen--Mrs. Davy.
Case silver nut ~picks-dOnOr unknown.