Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1886-10-21
THE MARRIAGE RITE.
Mr.. Chas. II. Rollins ana Miss Edna
j. Kimball United In Marriage
Before a Large Audience OF
Friends at the Presbyte-
rlan Church Last
Evening.
A Happy Reception at tho Resi.
dence OF H. w. Wilson.

dence OF H. w. Wilson.
The Presbyterian church was
brilliantly illumined last evening on
the occasion of the marriage of
Chas III. Rollins and Miss Edna J.
kimball. A large company OF in
vited guests, friends and relatives of
the contracting parties witnessed the
beautiful and impressive ceremony.
At precisely S o'clock the large
double doors which form the md.
way entrance from the vestibule to
the auditorium were thrown open
and MIR. ID. l.. Freeman and Miss
Lena Rosenberg, groomsman and
bridesmaid, walked up the aisle, fol-
lowed by Mr.. Rollins and Miss
Kimball, while Miss Lizzie Wattles
executed a beautiful wedding march
on the organ. The young people
took their appointed positions before
the pulpit, which supported a very
handsome floral horse. shoe, and the
Rev. L. b. Cousins performed the
marriage ceremony in IN impressive
manner, and in presence of the
many friends the young couple
plighted their vows of lifelong
fidelity aud love. The organist
again played webbing march
while the welded twain with their
companions walked down the aisle
and from the church door were
driven to the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ii. w. Wilson.
There were about thirty of the
relatives and intimate frieds of the
contracting parties in waiting to
tender them reception, which
proved most happy occasion.
After congratulations they were in
vited to partake of one of the
choicest collections of edibles that
ever graced n marriage supper.
The tables were so Hastily arranged
as to be pleasing to the eye and were
well loaded with most palatable
viands. All who had the pleasure
of participating in the supper speak
Of 1t in highly complimentary terms
and pay unstiuted credit to those
who had its preparation in charge.
Alter supper the company were at
ease in social intercourse and the
evening passed pleasantly to all.
The young couple were made the
recipients of a handsome and withal
useful set Of presents, in the selec-
ton Of which the wisdom, good
taste and judgment of the donors are
well displayed. We append list of
the gifts.
Mr.. Rollins is the operator at the
Rock Island station, and his atraight-
forward and busincss.likc conduct in
this capacity has made him many
friends among the patrons of the
company. He is also major Of the
state organization of Sons of Vet
Grams to which position he was
elected by reason OF his energy and
commcndablc interest in promoting
the good of the order. He is a
young man of exemplary habits,
with moral courage to sustain his
upright character under all circum-
stances. Miss Klmball is the eldest
daughter of Mr.. AMI Mrs. L. III.
Kimball. She is young lady much
respected and admired by those IA
vored with her acquaintance for her
many excellent qualities of character.
All unite in wishing that peace and
prosperity may attend the happy
pair on their journey through life.
MIR. and Mrs. Rollins go to Avoca
tomorrow to visit relatives Of the
groom.
LIST or PRESENTS.
Rattan rocker Mr. and Mrs u W Wilson, Mr. aud
Mira W y Bell, Mr. and Mrs y y Watts, Mr. aud Mrs
NJ McKarahan, Mr. and Mts Evan Davis, Mr. and Mrs
" W Talbot, Emma and Lou Tcrrii hggio Holland,
Enos Given aud w II Jones.
Gents casey plush chair Dave Singles I'd aud Fred
Brown, and Frank Nicholson,
Ladies' easy plush chair, u W Brown, W Gray,
y Dennis and John D0fgnn.
Silver knives and forks, table spoons and teaspoons,
d u freeman aud Lena Rosenberg.
Large stand lamp, Mr. and Mrs w d Forbes.
Pope's poems, Ella stoarns.
Hanging lamp, Mr. and Mrs l. G Iyerson and Idn
Rollins, Of Ayocd.
Large oil painting, Mr. and Mrs W Lawrence and
Abbott or Aunatic.
Plush jowolry case, Mr. and Mrs " q Stuart.
Silver card receiver, Mr. and Mrs W II Cowles, Mr.
and Mrs W NJ Graham, Geo and Miss Della Clark.
Six silver fruit knives, Mamie Higbio Of Avoca.
Silver pickle castor, NJ Nichols and n d Herbert.
Silver bouquet holder and card receiver, Mr. aud
Mrs 3 Hart Of Avoca
Silver sugar bowl, spoon holder and cream pitcher,
Mesars O II Russell, J Wheatloy l. NJ willis John
Nash, Ed Delah oyde, Geo CLARK, l. Phelps, Chas
Bison, John Weighton, II II Genung and W II o'Con.
nell
Plush mirror, Mrs J NJ Holmes.
Table castor. Kate Kennedy.
Marble top center table, Mr. and Mrs D II Walker
Mr. and Mrs A Armstrong, Mr. aud Mrs W II Scott
and Forbes.
Towels, Mr and Mrs u Faes.
Napkins, W Rosenberg and wife.
Towels, I'd Cousins aud vito.
Tidy and soiled clothes bag, Mrs NJ A Wilson.
Table cloth and napkins, J Ava Hornberger
Plush photograph album, Fred s Whiting, Des
hoincs,
Kid gloves, Alice nIsbes, Chicago.
Floral decorations, mrs. Anna Rollins, mother Of
groom
Glass wine set II " Talbot and wife.
Sewing machine, W 3 Kimbail.
Set silver knives and forks, Lizzie Kimball.
Brides lace handkerchief, rdness Merreh, Indus.
try, Ills.
Organ, = II Kimbsll aud wife.
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OUerc0atS and Lddies' U0aES
chenp at the Large Bricb CLOTH
ing Store.
interviewing Mr.. John Gray, Of