The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-10-03
SOUTHPORT.
ADAMS-GRAY.

Over 60 guests assembled at the resi-
dence of Mr. and Mrs Elijah Gray on the
evening of Wednesday, September "a, to
witness the marriage of their daughter
Belle to Dwight, only son of Sherman
Adams of Greenfield. At o'clock, the
appointed hour for the ceremony, the
bride and groom entered the parlor and,
standing beneath a beautiful laurel and
floral arch, the ceremony was impressive
ly performed by DR. G. S.. Plumley, pas
tor of the Greenfield Congregational
church. After the ceremony, the heal
test congratulations of friends and rela-
tives were showered upon the evidently
happy couple. The dress of the bride
was of white silk and lace, trimmed with
white satin ribbon and ornamented with
tea roses and smilax. After the wedding
supper, the bride dotted her wedding
gown for becoming travelling dress of
brown and the happy pair were driven
to Bridgeport, where they took the ex-
press for New York. They intend spend
ing a few days at Saratoga, after which
they will settle down to the sober reali-
ties of married life at the home of the
groom, with the kindest wishes of many
relatives and friends for future happi-
ness and prosperity. The presents:
Mr. and Mrs ID. b. Bradley, silver knives.
Mr. and Mrs c. o.. Jellif, silver and cut glass
Mr. and Mrs H. w Banks. silver berry spoon
Miss Helen Adams, silver sugar spoon.
Gertrude JelliH, pitcher.
Mr. and Mrs H. F. Davis, silve rand cut glass
fruit dish.
Mrs Rhoda Wilson, pair vases.
Mrs Emeline Andrews, handsome bed
spread.
Stella Jennings, vinegar cruise.
Mrs Moses Sherwood, rug.
DR. and Mrs Durham, Japanese and silver
fruit dish.
Mrs Charles Cole, pair embroidered towels.
Mr. and Mrs L. b. Jennings, linen table cloth
Mr. and Mrs Nelson Smith, lemonade set
Misses PETERS, work basket.
Milton Jennings and lady. fruit dish.
Adams brothers, elegant oak chair.
Jerome Abbott and lady, silver knives
Miss Abbie Burr, Sugar spoon.
Mrs William Elwood, piece of statuary.
Mrs Jane Clark, bed quilt.
Mrs e. Gray. pair blankets.
e. Gray, China tea set.
Mr. Sherman, $50 gold piece.
Mr. and Mrs e A; Grumman, table cloth.
Gussie Odell, towels.
Louise Odell, stand scarf.
j. Il. McAlpine, cook book.
Mr. and Mrs S. r.. Adams, statuary.
At the Congregational church, Wed
nesday, Miss Alice, daughter of Marvin
Hull, was married to Milton, son Of
Charles Jennings. At 30 M, the
bride, leaning on the arm of Mr. Jen
nings, preceded by four ushers. en-
tered the church, and walked slowly III
| ed by Rev w. H. Holman. The church
was full of friends, many having to stant
in the vestibule and sweet music pealet
forth from the organ. The bride wa
dressed in white satin with veil of white
1 tulle. A small reception for the rela
lions and intimate friends was held a
the home of the brides parents. Th'
young couple left on the evening train
! followed by the best wishes of all.
/ Cake sale of the S. ". 1. A., Saturday
at g. Washington hall.
The railroad has bought the propert,
of William f. Elwood for $4,000. The,
have also secured part Of G. O. Jelliff
land.
Arthur Meeker and Miss Oakley are Il
be married at Trinity, on the 18th.
1 Misses Kate and Bessie Child, grand
I daughters Of the late Capt Godfrey, hav'
been in town.
At meeting of the committee VIII,
represent the town in the grade crossing
controversy with the railroad, Saturda.
afternoon, it was unanimously decides
that they would not consider any propo
sition Of the Consolidated officials in re
lation to the elimination of the crossing
Id town, unless it embraced all the cross
ings in question end that they would op
pose the closing OF the Elwood crossing
A conference Of the committee and rail
road officials will be held soon.