River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-03-15
MAR RED.

DD-CoGGsHALL.-At the residence Of
the brides parents, March II. 1888.
by Rev. j. ID. Whitelaw, Mr.. George
b. Dodd and Miss Belle NJ Coggshall,
both Of this city.
The above chronicles the happy union
Of two Of our most worthy young people,
whose friends are as numerous as their
circle Of acquaintance is large. That the
future happiness Of the contracting part
les may be all that their many merits
entitle them to, is the unanimous wish Of
all.
Preston IRIsH.-On Sunday evening,
March 4th, at the NJ. +. church in
Olvet. bv Rev. j. Haw, Miss Nina
Irish and Mr.. John Preston, both Of
Olyet
Miss Irish is life long resident Of
Olivet, being reared in this place from
her earliest childhood, and for eight years
she has figured prominently among
Pierce county's most successful teachers,
consequently her name viii be recog-
nized by her many friends aud acquaint-
ances throughout the county; and the
groom by his many excellent and manly
qualities has gained many warm friends
during the short time he has resided in
this community.
After the ceremony a quite enjoyable
affair took place at the neatly furnished
residence Of the newly married pair, IN
the form Of sumptuous repast. Among
the many friends who were present are
the following;
Mr. and Mrs ii. B. Irish, parents Of the
bride; Mr. Eddie Towsley (groomsmanl,
Miss Lille German Cbridesmaidl, Mr..
and Mrs. IL. f Towsley, Mr.. and Mrs. II.
Nelson, Mr.. and Mrs Matheson, Mr. and
Mrs. Geo. Taylor, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. J. X Preston,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Smith. Mr. and Mrs.
]. b. Coon, Mr.. and Mrs. \. Eyerson,
Miss Grace Preson date Of st. PAUL, Mr..
Geo. Preston (of Mason City, Iowa., Mr.
and Mrs Geo. Ducklow. and others.
While the affair was a very enjoyable
one many regretted that Mr.. and Mrs.
Rufus Preston, grandparents Of the bride,
were QGJftNSQ ol NGtiACo-Ai4s = tAAc tLA AAAAJAAf
on account Of the poor health Of the
former.
Among the numerous presents, many
were very useful as well as beautiful.
The following is partial list Of presents
received:
Beautiful hanging lamp and pieces cut glass
by the groom, the bridal costume and COW By
the father Of the brides china tea set 81 pieces.
wool rug and one drawn rug by the mother q
the bride silver pickle castor and folding clothes
basket stanton Irish, brother OF the bri0e bed
spread Florence Irish, sister Of the brIoe, par
terra Gotta vases Iona Irish, sister Of the BRIDE
fine hand painted table scarf and bed guilt BY
Mrs j. B. smith; / cord wood and japanese
thinble case, Mr. and Mrs j X. Preston pair
flie linen damask towels, u dozen napkins ahd
Chinese pin-cushiOn, Miss Grace Preston SCI
silver teaspoons. box toilet soap and snndry
other articles Mr. Geo Preston. lace tidy, Mas
ter Jerome Preston coffee mill Mr.. and Ms
b. Coon: 6ne hand painted wall banner with /
thermometer, Mrs. Bessie Preston, OF y. Paul
dozen clothes pins. Miss Ellie Coon; set dinner |
plates, Mr.. and Mrs Mathesons me glass water |
set Mr. and Mrs II Nelson; china pitcher MIA |
Rfdeout set silver tablespoons, Mr. and Ms /
Gee Taylor; dozen pie plates, nj ana Ms II /
f. ToWsley, wash bow ana pitcher, Eddie lows !
lev broom. clothes line, coffee mil ana neat /
platter Nj aud Mrs Geo Duekiow; pair nap |
kins Mr. and MIS- n. Erers0u y dozen fine iln- /
en napkins, DIT. and Mrs. J. G. Anderson. cake /
plate Marielle Bailey pair line vases, simon and
Cara stein. milk pitcher and vegetable dist, l. l
and Il. Hansen