The Newtown bee., 1891-09-18
Keenan, Tanning.

InOmaS tfanclS Fannlng or Bethel and Miss Minnie Frances, youngest daughter of Mir and Mrs Michael Keenan of Flaw leyville were married at St. Rose, We'd nesday morning at 10 o'clock. The bride was handsomely attired in an Autumn leaf brOadcloth costume, tIimmed with ecru lace and crepe de chene. Miss An nie Ratchford, who acted as bridesmaid, was attired in a royal purple henrietta cloth trimmed with lavender crepe de chene. Daniel German of Bethel did the hOnors of best man. The nuptial knot was tied by Father r. Fox, who also eel ebratcd the high mass. Miss Julia A. Murray presided at the organ. The sing ing was beautifully rendered by the members of Miss Murray's choir. After the ceremony, the happy couple repaired to the home of the bride, where a boun- tiful collation. was served in tent on the lawn. Dancing was kept up till the ear ly hours of Thursday morning. Music was furnished by Northrop and Beers on harp and violin. The presents were numerous and beautiful:
 Cooking range, Mir and Mrs Michael Keenan, Elegant French clock, Frank Tanning, Dan bury.
 Easel and large engraving, D. German. Silver sugar bowl and dozen silver tea spoons, J. D. Cooley, New York.
 Elegant oak extension table and half dozen dining chairs, Bethel shOpmates ofthe groom. Silver cake basket, Frank SteZel, Bethel. Handsome silver fruit dish, Mir and Mrs James Tanning, Bethel.
 Pair silver napkin rings, Mrs Bartram ot Bethel.
 Halt dozen silver knives, Miss Annie Ratch ford.
 Half dozen silver spoons Mrs George Shcr- man, Danbury.
 Halt dozen silver spoons, Mrs John Farrell. Silver butter knife and sugar shell, Miss Jennie Smith, Norwnlk
 Silver butter dish, Mir and Mrs F. Brennan Bethel.
 Silver butter dish, Charles Connors and tam fly, Danbury.
 Silver pickle castor, Miss Minnie Finn, New Milford.
 Silver castor, Jennie Creagh, New Milford. Cut glass fruit dishes, Miss Julia OToole, Danbury.
 Standing parlor lamp, Miss Bridget Bren- nan, Danbury.
 Hall rack, Misses Beatrice, Jennie and Ka tie Kelly.
 Linen table cloth, Mrs Larry LiIlis. Silver pickle castor Mrs Walsh, New Mil. ford.
 Silver butter dish, Daniel and Stasia Keane. Counterpane, Miss Maggie Brennan, Dan bury.
 Plush sofa pillow, Miss Mamie Houlihan. Handsome pair of etchngs, Mrs D. and An thony German, Bethel.
 Library lamp, John Smith, Danbury Counterpane, Mrs James Bakey. nnufa I Counterpane, Miss Winnie McNerney, Dan bury.
 Plush table cover, Miss Lizzie Weldon. Half dozen silver teaspoons, NJ |. l.. Brennan. Camp rocker, Mir and Mrs Patrick Harrignn. Polished oak center table. Handsome plush rocker Maggie and George Brew.
 Handsome plush rocker, Michael Ratchtord and family.
 Handsome plush rocker, Misses Maggie and Bertha Houlihan.
 Polished oak rocker, Misses Josie and Mary Talbott Nora Corbett of Danbury. Willow rocker, Misses Ella, Mary and Mag gle Lills and Minnie McMahon, Danbury. Silver butter knife and sugar shell Miss Martha Eagan.
 Counterpane, Mrs Charles Lathrop, Danbu- ry.
 Pair wooden blankets, Miss Mary A Kelly, Bridgeport.
 Elegant steel engraving, Mir and Mrs Thom. as keenan, Danbury.
 Handsome parlor lamp. Mrs Grove, Dan bury.
 Gilt music rack, Mrs Patrick Bradley and son.
 Cut glass lemonade set, Miss Mamie Daley, Danbury.
 Elegant steel engraving, Hannah and Pat rick Roach.
 Silver and glass fruit dish, Misses NJ. and B. Carmody, Danbury.
 Large basket of grapes, Mrs Asa Hawley. Elegant rug, F. W. Smith X Son, Bethel. Oak rocker, James and Della Greene. Counterpane, Nora Costello. Napkins, Katie Lillis.
 May their journey in life
 Be as happy and free,
 As the dancing waves
 Of the bright, blue sea-"