Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-01-30
THE ALTAR.

Married-At Quincy Ills, Jan. 90. Mr.. L.
f.. SPORE and Miss EMMA SUMMERS.
Rev wI d In &. t Rrew sity, Mr. !1Mn m 4. ynE Is; By the e
real estate dealer of Kansas City, and Miss
KATIE X, daughter of Mr.. b. Kramer.
The wedding was a very quiet one, only the
Immediate friends and relatives of the lady
being present. Those who were, how
ever, say it was a very ENJOYABLE affair. The
newly welded pair have the best wishes of
all here who have known the fair and accom-
plished bride from her childhood.
- AT the residence of Mr.. Howard Will
liams. in this city, on Thursday evening, Jam
uary %, 1856, by Rev. Geo. L.. Leyburn, Mr..
HENRY q. MARQUART and Miss LYDIA
l.. GATHER, both of this city.
The residence of Mr.. Williams was crowd
ed to its utmost capacity some time before
the hour announced for the marriage, yet
there was no noise or confusion. A few min.
utes after the ceremony, the doors to the din
ing room were thrown open, and the crowd
was invited to partake of refreshments. The
supper was an elegant one, and was appre-
ciated and complimented by all present. The
cakes, ices and salads were especially worthy
of praise. The long list of handsome and
useful presents in a manner attests the popu-
| IdTlIy VI lie NOuup COuple. DOtn DTlue anu
groom are well known and highly respected;
both are steady. industrious and settled in
their habits. though young in years; both are
blessed with health, strength and a determl-
nation to succeed. With such men and wo-
men there is no such word as fail. The battle
of life is half won by the manner in which
they enter the conflict. The Intelligencer
wishes for them the complete realization of
their most cherished dreams of prosperity
and happiness.
At Sedalia, Mo-, January &c, by the
REV. j. M. Boone. of the Methodist Episco-
pal church, South. assisted by Elder NJ.
Nj. Davis, of the Christian church. Rev. D.
G. BROWNE, pastor Of the Methodist Epis-
cOpal church, South, in this city. and Miss
MATTE BARD. daughter of Mr.. W.. +.
Bard, of Sedalia.
The Sedalia Democrat said of the marriage
the next morning:-"After the
an elegant wedding dinner was served, after
partaking of which, the happy couple board
ed the train for Lexington, which place they
will make their home. The groom Is we'll
known in this city, he having for several
years past been pastor of the NJ. f.. church,
South. A few months ago he accepted a call
to the pastorate of the Methodist church at
Lexington, and since that time has been max
ing that place his home. The bride is one of
Sedalla's fairest daughters, having been rear
ed within its limits. She is the eldest daugh-
ter of W. f. Bard, the well.knOwn druggist,
snd is noted for her many womanly virtues.
The couple were the recipients of many ele-
CANT and costly presents"
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown arrived here Tuesday
NIGHT and ara tho puosts NJ NCr ond NJ,
Robt. Taubman. The next day, about noon,
they went to the parsonage, to take up their
permanent abode. They were greatly sur
prised to find the parsonage in possession of
II number of ladies, and an elegant dinner on
the table, awaiting their arrival. Their first
meal at home was a most pleasant affair, and
was thoroughly enjoyed by all. but Mr..
Browne does not yet know whether he was
host or guest. There was quite an array Of
handsome and useful presents. among which.
were the following:
4. very handsome breakfast and tea set of
china. from Miss Sue Williams.
Set of silver KIN ives and forks, Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Venable.
Set of silver knives and forks, Mr.. Robert
Taubman and family.
Handsome fruit stand, Miss Sallie Duling.
IaOle linen, Mrs. .In0. f.. XVI and.
Table linen and a dozen other useful arti-
cles, Mr.. and Mrs. j. D. Conner.
Folding chair, Misses Belle and Lucy
Hsvs.
J Mantle lambrequin aud set of lace window
curtains, Mrs. w. T. Bell.
Natural flowers, Misses Mountjoy.
l Pitcher and set of goblets, Mrs. Findlay.
Chair tidy, Miss Belle Stramcke.
Baked turkey, Mrs. E. WinsOr.
Ham and cake. Mrs. j. A. Price.
Lot of fruit. cakes, oysters, etc., Mrs. VIM.
, Morrison.
2 Jar of lard, Mrs. W. D. Rankin.
China dinner set. Miss Laura Davis.
Handsome swinging parlor lamp, Ladies'
Aid Society.
Towels, napkins, etc. Mrs. H. J.. E. Ahrens,
Cured ham, Mrs. Silver.
= Ham and dressed chicken, Mr.. Young
Hicklin.
Jar preserved Strawberries, Miss Leona
Mitchell.
There were many other presents, but the
cards and articles had become so disarranged
4 that it was impossible to get a full and cor
rect lists Mr.. Browne desires to say that he
fully appreciates the most humble present,
and regretted that he could not give us 6
perfect list. He received such a stock Of
r hams. turkeys, etc.. that ne fears they will
n spoil on his hands; while his store OF
e pickles, preserves, jellies. jams, canned
goods, etc., is large enough to stock q grocery
store. The donors had selected useful arti.
d Giles, and what one forgot. another supplied
d The bride is one of Sedalia's hand soonest
and most accomplished daughters, and woul.
9 attract attention anywhere by her beauty ant
perfect form. Their welcome home is but 8
manifestation of the esteem in which tn,
IS groom is held here. We congratulate both
y on their happy union. and wish for them lons
and useful lives, filled with happy remem
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