The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-29
AT HYMEN'S ALTAR.
Two Worthy Couple Snecumb to Gu.
pid's DictatiOns--Happy Bells
Bridal Gifts.

A happy wedding celebration was that
which took place at the residence of }.
G.. Gansert, $3.50 Fifth avenue, last
evening. 1t was at 8 o'clock that Rev.
Hoenstein. of Kankakee, united in holy
bonds Miss Frances j. Gansert and MIR.
William Stewart, both of tins city. The
bride is one of the most accomplished
young ladies in the city, and her amiable
disposition and womanly grace have
gwen her an extensive acquaintance. The
groom, who is one of the chief timers in
David Don's establishment, is also or
derby sergeant of the Rodmsn Rifles, and
it is only the important event of last
night that could take HIM away from his
post at East ST. Louis. He is industrious
and competent and worthy of the fair one
who has pledged him her troth.
After the ceremony was over sump-
tuous wedding supper was served, when
the following list of presents, such as is
seldom the good fortune of couple to
receive, was displayed:
Household furniture complete, brides
father; silver tea set, four pieces,
Rodmsn Rifles; plaque clock, Fred
Lloyd, lace pillow shams and
spread, +. A. KresslinG. Chicago;
| towels and table cloth, Mrs. King; small
table, Miss Susan kleyla; set fiat irons,
Will Johnson; pickle castor, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fletcher; silver butter dish Mr. aud
Mrs. Charles Hansgen; fruit knives and
nut picks, Fred Schuck; pepper and salt
caster. Fred Appelguist; card receiver,
Miss Julia Schneider; painted plates and
| bowl, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Schmidt, Mus
catine; hanging lamp. Frank Young,
Miss Lena Ludolph; set carvers George
| Huber; silver sugar bowl, Henry krcll;
fruit basket, Mr. aud Mrs. George Stock
err; steel engraving, handsomely framed,
Misses Amelia and Rose Sherer;
table scarf, Miss Tina Gansert; sill
yer cake basket. Mr.. aud Mrs.
Al. Meyers, New York; tea pot, G. E.
Pratt; tea pot W, l.. Aster; coffee pot and
clothes wringer, David Don; picture frame
and easel, Miss Amelia Stevens. Gales
burg; cake stand. Misses Rose and Carrie
Mailman; gold watch and chain, groom
to bride; elegant silver tea set, Mr.. and
Mrs T. Fl. McNevin, Menominee, Wis ;
silver tete ia tete, and tidy, Mr.. and Mrs.
George HeinemaD, Huron. d. T.; jewel
and cologne cases, Henry Peetz MIR and
Mrs. J. w Whistler, Davenport; floral
tributes. Mr. VIII Gansert; easy chair.
Mrs. David Don; sewing machine, Mr.
and Mis-. j. Sauerman, rattan rocker
Misses Josie, Sarah and Mr.. julius Peetz;
rocking chair, John and Miss Ida Ire
man; rocking chair, John kleyla.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart commence house,
keeping Immediately on the premises ad-
joining those of Mr.. Gansert on Twenty
first street, in a house which the brides
parents have prepared and furnished
throughout for them.
TAYLOR MccoRD.
At 2:30 this afternoon Mt the Metho>
dist parsonage in Davenport, Mr.. Albert
j. Taylor, of this city, and Miss Belle
McCord, of Greenyille,A Ill, were united
heart and hand. 1t wasia strictly private
affair, only the members pf beth families
being present The happy Young couple
left at 4:30 O'Clock for Colorado, where
they will spend their honeymoon, return
ing to this city for permanent residence
in about three weeks The sfoom is the
son of Mr.. J. D. Taylor, of tbs city, and
now occupies the position OF travelling
representative for the Rock Island Lum,
Der II Manufacturing company. lie is q
young man Of excellent habits and good
business qualifications. and has hosts Of
friends here. where he has resided all his
life The bride is most estimable
Young lady, and niece of Rev J. S.
McCord, of the Methodist Episcopal
church of Davenport, who was formerly
pastor Of the church here. She visited
her uncle here one summer. and was
much admired by those who formed her
! acquaintance.