Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-09
In HYMEN'S BOND.
Brilliant Wedding of Mr.. w. D.
WIman and Miss Anna Deere.
The Most Imposing Affair That Has
Taken Place In the West for Many
Years-Who Attended-Bridesm aids
and Others

Perhaps never before in the west, or. at
least, in this portion of it. has there been
more brilliant wedding than that which
took place last night at the Congrega-
tional church, Moline. the high contract
ing parties being Mr.. William Dwigh.
Wiman, son of Erastus Wiman, known
as the King of Staten Island, !" and Miss
Anna Deere. eldest daughter of Mr..
Charles Deere. of that city--too well
known to call for further comment.
The wedding has been the talk for
months and more than one pair of hearts
have beaten high in anticipation of the
event. Long before the hour set for the
ceremony the church began to fill gradu-
ally, until finally when every seat was
filled the picture presented was a most
lovely one indeed. The organ was hid
from view with a wealth OF plants and
flowers; the aisles, were tastefnlly deco
rated and the seats Set apart for the bril-
dial party were particularly adorned. The
sOmbre black of the conventional dress of
the men and the full evening attire of the
women made a striking contrast. and
amid the many pretty faces. the flashing
OF Jewels and the bewitching feminine
raiment the scene was one to be remem-
bered. The strains of the organ. the
vivid light, the buzzing of subdued
voices and pleasure depicted upon every
face made an lnspirited hour which one
would wish to continuously dwell in.
AT the hour appointed the clergyman
took his place upon the platform ar
ranged for the purpose; the participants
in The ceremony sloaly walked from the
further door, the attendants separating on
either side; the bride upon the arm of her
father met her affisnced at the foot of the
altar and the ceremony proceeded 1t
was according to the ritual Of the Episco-
pal church and very impressive. The
responses from the bride and groom were
given in clear and happy tones, and at
the conclusion she turned TO him with the
sweetest of smiles as she took his arm to
return to the carriage.
The dress of the bride need not be here
detailed, except to say that it was OF the
richest and most lovely character, and its
wea!er throughout 9ueenly woman in
grace-wOre a countensnce besming with
pleasure.
The reception at the Deere mansion
was of the most tasteful and elaborate
kind. 1t was likened into fairy bower
and in 1t were stored an array of presents
OF the the most costly description. The
guests were numerous and each bore
away the happiest feeling OF an event so
important.
The couple left on an early train for
I heir home in the east. stopping at Chi
csgO on the way
UsHERs AND BRIDESMAIDS
The ushers were: NJ. Frank Wiman,
brother of the groom; Mr.. David Marsh,
Staten Island; Mr.. Jacob Cram, New
Nh =" iiiidul WASH
ington; Mr.. Charles Deere Vele and Mr..
John Deere Csdy, Moline, Mr.. Fred W.
Kinney and Mr.. Fay Lynde. Rock Island.
The bridesmaids made lovely group.
They were: Misses Florence Pullman,
Hester Kimball, Harriet Pullman and
Eva Kimbsll. Chicago; Mabel Cady, Mo
line. and Nettle Wimsn, Staten Island.
The maid of honor was Miss Catherine
Deere, sister of the bride
The bridegrooms best man was Mr..
Harry Wimsn.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Dr. C. L. Morgon. Prof s. T. Bowlby
rendered excellent selections on the or.
gan. The caterer Tss Kinzie, of Chi
cagO.
Four hundred and ten carriages
blocked the way on the outside of the
church, and yet every detail was carried
out with the utmost precision.