Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-09-09
Wigman-McRaith Nuptials.

Among the society even is of this
week we are pleased to notice the
marriage Of Miss Mary f. McRaith,
the eldest daughter Of our townsman,
NJ. J. McRaith, to Mr.. John G.
Wigman, of Green Bay, a promising
young man, now in the employ of the
Green Bay, Winona & St. Paul rail
road Company as fireman. The
McRaith residence and grounds were
the scene Of gayety and pleasure as
that large concourse of friends and
neighbors swayed to and fro in merri-
ment
The marriage ceremony was perform
ed by Rev Beyerle, assisted by Rev
VIM. van Rosmalen, of Stevens Point,
as deacon, and Rev. A. van Sever, of
Rudolph, as sub-deacon, in the Catho-
lie church at 10 o'clock a. m. Tues
day Sept the 7th in the presence of a
large congregation. Rev. Beyerle
read a short exhortation, after which
consent of the parties in marriage was
asked to which the young folks gave a
hearty affirmative answer. The we'd
ding ring was blessed and placed on
the brides left. hand, after which the
bride and groom presented themselves
before the alter, supported by Messrs.
NJ. j. McRaith, Jr., and E. P. Arpin
as first and second groomsmen, and
Misses Ella McRaith and Ellen
Wigman as first and second brides
maids. All the parties were nicely
dressed especially the bride. The
cloth was cream AIbetross with a bro
caded satin front trimmed with French
lace, made by Mrs. M. J. BeIenger in
the latest style. She wore a corsage
bouquet of tuberoses and carried a
lovely cluster of white lilies and roses,
and prayer book in case
High Mass was then rendered in
accordance with the church ritual in
all It's elegance of ceremony and sing
ing, Prof. Aleck Zenier presided at
the organ and the regular church choir
furnished the singing assisted by Miss
Laura Reeves. AT the close Of the
ceremonies at the church the guests
repaired to the residence where con-
gratulations were extended the newly
married couple, after which over one
hundred guests partook of the good
things that had been prepared by Mrs.
NJ. J McRaith and her able corp of
assistants for this occasion. The re-
past was not wanting in any respect
and everything passed off very pleas
antly. NJ J. McRaith was made
yqosg again and mingled among the
guests the happiest one in the company
The time for the east bound pas
senger train on the. Green Bay road
arrived when good bye's were inter
changed, and the young folks took
their departure for Green Bay, Mil
waukee, Chicago and other points
south, showered with volleys of wild
rice. the emblem of ''good luck"
The happy pair were the recipients
Of many valuable presents of which
the following is list:
The groom presented the bride with one
hundred dollars in gold.
Marble-top bedroom set, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. J.
McRaith.
Exteution table, Ella, Matthew and Francis
MchaiIh
Gilt band china tea set, Mr.. and Mrs. CASTILLO.
Silver sugar bowl, cream pitcher, card re-
celEer, glass and SILVER sugar bowl, cream
pItcher and spoon holder, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Quinn, Of Merrill.
Table cloth and one dozen napkins. Mr. and
Mrs. NJ. Clifford, Stevens Point.
Gold lined sugar shell and butter knife, Mr.
and Mrs. VIM. Collins, Stevens Point.
Silver Syrup pitcher and plate, Grandma
Parrish.
Two coIored vases Misses Emma and Anna
Schmidt, Stevens Point.
Half dozen silver knives and forks, John
Clear.
Silver butter dish and cake basket, Mr.. and
Mrs, 7. Martin, Green Bay.
Brocaded yelvetpatent rocker, by the choir,
stephen, Mitchael and Mary SIattery. Julia
ana Celia Collier Maggie and Katie W elsh and
Ella CI0suit, Mr.. and Mrs ?. J. Love.
Glass cheese plate, Charlie Dougherty.
Linen table cloth, one dozen linen napkins
and basket of fruit, Mrs. j. IL. NJ. Wigman:
Burns, Milton Moore and Wordsworth's
poems, q. 5. Boron and W. L. Wood.
Glass cakestand, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Dougherty.
Hanging lamp, Mr.. and Mrs McCarty.
hisk broom and holder, Miss Winnie RabIin.
SILVER breakfast castor, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Two silver and gold individual butter plates,
Mr.: and Mrs. Doyle, MedfOrd.
SILVER butter knife and mustard spoon. Mr..
and Mrs. j ohm Collier.
Plush embroidered easel Mrs III. J. Belanger.
SILVER pickle castor, Mr.. and Mrs. GOuger.
Grumb brush and pan, Miss Mathilda Roy.
Decorated dinner set, Mr.. and Mrs. David
Lutz, ST., Mr.. and Mrs. David Lutz, Jr.
Glass cherry dish. Miss Edna Collier.
Glass bread plate, Rose Donovan.
BTonZe frame mirror, Dennis Bishop.
and Mrs. McCamley and Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson.
Linen sable clCth, MIR. and Mrs. CrOtteau-
silver berry dish and spoon, Mr.. and Mrs.
John BagIey.
Granite porcelain coffee pot, Mr.. and Mrs.
RObt. Parrish
Parlor lamp, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Quinn.
L9ige fruit basket, Mr. and Mrs. Ill. Rablin.
Dozen linen napkins, Ella Whitney.
Silver ca ke basket, Mr.. and Mrs Ed. Wheelan.
Z dozen linen napkins Carrie Morrill,,
Card receiver, Mr.. and Mrs. EmmOns.
Center table. Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Huban and
Anna.
!, Glass cake stand, sugar bowl, milk pitcher,
9Qtter dish, spoon holder and toOthpick holder,
Mrs. Geo. N, Wood, Mrs. DOugherty and Mary.
Two linen table cloths, Mr., and Mrs. Thomas
Love.
AMI berena water set, Mr., and Mrs. a. L.
tQntaine and E. A, Greep.
Linen, table cloth and one dozen napkins,
Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Cole
Seyres porcelain chamber set, Mrs. E. 3,
tRossier, E. Il. Rossier, Emile Rossier and Z.
NJ. Hill.
Willow rocker, Mr.. and Mrs. Torrance and
Amberena glass water set with hammered
BRASS tray, Mr.. and Mrs. W. J. Clifford and