The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-12-01
A CRYSTAL CELEBRATION.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Henry Carse Observe the
Fifteenth Anniversary OF Their
Marriage-.-The Presents.

In the city of Rock Island, fifteen years
ago last night, Mr. Henry Carse and Miss
Mary Wright were joined in the bonds
of holy wedock. The union has proved
an exceedingly happy one. blessed by six
promising children. and enjoying as Mr..
Carse hasa prosperous business, both
in the shoe trade and as member of the
bottling firm of Carse & Ohlweiler, COM
handing the respect and esteem of his
fellow citizens who first sent him to seat
in the municipal council and afterwards
made him mayor of the city-it is not to
be wondered at that as he and his good wife
stood up at their inviting home. 1116
Fourth avenue, to receive their many
friends on the happy event of last even
ing, they looked every bit as young as
| they did fifteen years ago. Over one
hundred guests called during the evening,
extended congratulations and partook of
the magnificent repast which had been
prepared. Bleuers band was present. but
as there were too many in attendance to
dance conveniently, the young people took
the band and went to Carse & Ohlweiler's
shop adjoining the premises, where the
dance went on and joy ruled the hour.
The presents were as many as they
were beautiful and appropriate. The
gifts were of course ALL or in part, of
crystal, many being of strikingly hand,
some hue and design. There was an end,
less variety of rich and gorgeous glass
ware, of which the following is list:
Water set, Mr.. and Mrs. Adams, and
Mr. and Mrs Wright; wisp case, Mr. and
Mrs Lundy; candle mirror, Mr. and Mrs
Henry Schmidt; flower vase, Mrs Sage
and daughters; berry dish, Mr. John War
ner; water set. Mrs Henry Kinncr; wine
cruct, w III Smith and nj NJ Briggs, dozen
goblets, G M Fay, Chicago; fruit stand,
Mr. and Mrs ID Warnock; flower vases,
Mr.. Joseph L llass; perfume stand Mr.
and Mrs Emil Koehler; set berry dishes,
Mr.. and Mrs II Reeves; wine set, Mr.
and Mrs Ed Jcns; ink stand aud paper
weight, Mr. and Mrs DR. Gait,
water pitcher and tray. MIR aud
Mrs Wright; perfume case, Mrs Isabella
Wright, Stualt, Iowa, ccltlS 5lithS,
Miss Kelcrsirauss; fruit DISH H.
A bunker; flower basket and per-
fume bottle, Mr. and Mrs = Speidel; stand
mirror. Mr. and Mrs Il Webb; set goblets.
J L Fleming pair vases Mr. and John
Ohlweiler set berry dishes. Miss Anna
Kirkpatrick; flower vase Mr. and Mrs
Frank Warren; card receiver. Mr. and Mrs
G + Gazetteer; water set Mr. and Mrs J
Ohlweiler, Jr.; perfume jugs, Mr. and Mrs
G + Lambert; tea SET Mr. and Mrs A
Desenroth; bottle perfume. Mr. and Mrs
j w McCabe; fruit dishes, Mrs Henderson
and Miss Lucy; water set, MIR and Mrs
II Il Lamp: salt cellars. Mr. and Mrs j II
Donaldson; pair fruit stands, Mrs Carlton;
flower bowl, Mr. and Mrs w II Gest; fruit
basket. Mr. and Mrs Walter johnson;
pepper cruets. MIR and Mrs G II Parsons;
fruit basket. Mr. and Mrs G G Kncll;
wine set, Mr. and Mrs J F. Ohlwciler;
pickle stand, Mr. and Mrs J NJ Reticker,
Miss New bcrry and Mr. and Mrs Hem
enway; water set. Mr. and Mrs j + Nc
Kibben and Miss Maggie McKibben; flow
err vases. Mr. and Mrs III Cleaveland;
water pitcher and tray, Mr. and Mrs f d
Folsom; fruit dishes, Mr. and Mrs George
Lamont and Miss Emma Lamont; candle
mirror, NJ and Mrs John Rcimers; panel
pictures Mr. and Mrs g Stengel.