Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1888-07-21
Allen---Talbert,

Ever. since Adam awoke from the
deep slumber and found beautiful Eve
by his side, his sons, at least those who
amount to anything in the world. have
sought out and joined themselves to
help meets. Marriage is said by some
to be a lottery in which only few draw
prizes while many draw blanks. On
last Wednesday there was little we'd
ding in our city in which both parties
concerned drew prizes. A marriage is
something in which only the two per-
sons to be joined should be particularly
interested, but it seems that nothing so
interests all the rest of the world; and
the marriage of Mr.. Joseph J. Allen
and Mrs. Lizzie J. Talbert was not an
exception to the rule and for weeks it
has been the all-absorbing topic of con-
versation. Excitement ran high as we'd
d!ngs are rare occurrences in this city
and grooms worth $50, 900 are not found
every day. Whether it was the mate
curiosity of the ladies to witness mar
riage, or spirit of envy, they had filed
the pretty st. James church when the
bridal patty arrived promptly at s
o'clock. The party was led by Mr..
David Talbert, on whose arm leaned the
fair bride, then followed the groom and
the attendants, Misses Laura Rogers and
Charity Lanier, of Saltwater and Messrs
James Anderson and w. B. Buckner.
They walked up the aisle while the
organ pealed forth the wedding march
under the skillful manipulation of Miss
Lulu Griswold. Arriving at the altar
Rev. j. M. Henderson in an impressive
manner soon made the twain one. The
new man and wife and the bridal par
ty entered the carriages and were driv-
On to the residence of the BRIDES par
ents on SibleY Street, where reception
was held until 1880 when the bride and
groom took their departure for their
residence No. 447 Goodnue which the
groom has just furnished up elegantly.
The APPEAL man arrived just as the
happy couple were about to depart and
failed to learn the names of all that were
present. The bride wore a dove col
ored MORE silk combined with lace and
cream silk crepe Wrecked filed with
tulle, full train and veil and carried a
large bouquet of flowers. Miss Laura
Rogers Wore pink silk and white
mereno. Miss Charity Lanier wore
nuns yelling and lace. All looked just
too lovely for anything. The groom
and groomsmen wore the regulation
dress suits.
After organizations had been ex-
tended refreshments were served in the
dining room and the guests departed for
their homes. .....
The presents received were as follows
Cut glass decanter, wine glasses and
tray, Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Harris; plush
photograph case, Mr.. and Mrs. J. w.
Smith; hand painted fan, Mrs. Z. Rob-
erson and family; silver sugar spoon
and case, Geo. H. Lewis and sister;
plush tidy, Mr.. and Mrs, R. c. Howard :;
plush tidy, Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. LOOMS;
silver fruit knives, nut crackers and
picks in case, Mr.. and Mrs. j. B, john
son; sets of oxydized silver table, tea
and sugar spoons. Messrs. Henry Smith
and Geo. Harrison; lava jug, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. H. Lyles; lava jug, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. S. Hunton; silver card receiver,
Misses Mamie E. Coleman and Jennie
Nelson; set of crocheted tides, Mrs.
Anna Lee; table linen, Mrs. w. H.
Dover; plush ornament, Miss Rosa Hill;
lace curtains, Mrs. o. Cu!berson; parlor
ornament, Mr.. and Mrs. I. Hill; set cut
glass ice cream dishes and bowl. Mr..
and Mrs. F. M. Williams; satin parlor
ornament, Misses Saches; canary bird
and cage, Mrs. NJ. Nelson and daughter;
toilet bottles and double pin cushions,
Mr.. and Mrs. F. D, Parker; set silver
knives, w. T. Johnson; set cups and
saucers, Messrs. Gooden and B. w..
Buckner; pearl card case, Miss E. Buck Z;
towels, Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Parker, Sr. !;
toilet glass, ]. w. Westmoreland; silver
pickle stand; Mr.. and Mrs. J. K. Hill
yard; set engraved water glasses,
Misses Minnie and Bessie Farr; tete a
tete set, Mrs. Anna Slate, picture and
frame, Thos. Combs; ebony easel, Will.
D. Bloom; antique oak center table,
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. Combs, Jr.; flowers,
Martin family; bouquet, A. Robinson;
table covers, I. Hicks.
| Among those who were present be-
sides those mentioned above were: Mr..
and Mrs. w. A. Hilyard, Mr.. and Mrs.
Allen French, Mesdames s. T. Watkins,
Harry Howard, Lucy Niter, j. H. jack
son, j. Bradshaw, Of Kansas City;
Lucy Hadley, of Saltwater; Misses
Cora Jackson, Nellie and Lulu Girls
void, Martie Gray, of Minneapolis;
Addie Lewis, of Saltwater; Edna Buck,
Messrs. Bruce Bryant, II. Parker, N.
Norris, R. Higdon, w. Gray, Ralph
Allen, Chas. and Richard Farr, Rev. j.
M. Henderson and J. @. Adams.