Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-31
THE SILVER BELL
The Marriage of Frank b. Liphardt and
Miss Frances d. Ernst at Graf, Neb.

The Graf (Neb) Chieftain contains
the following extended account of the
marriage there on last Thursday of Frank
B Liphardt, of Hillsdale. and Miss
Frances Ernst. of that place. Many and
hearty will be the greetings that attend
the couple in their happiness from hosts
of Rock Island county friends:
The most elaborate wedding that ever
occurred in the county took place at the
residence of Mr. and Mrs. William Ernst,
near Graf Thursday afternoon, August
25th. The preparations were on scale
Of munifcence never before attempted in
this community, and the arrangements
hsd been planned with such forethought
and were so perfect in their details that
the whole programme passed off in com
plete harmony. The occasion was the
marriage of MIR. and Mrs. ErnsSs eldest
daughter Frances D.. to Frank B. Lip
hardt. of Hillsdale, Ill. Four hundred
invited guests witnessed the happy con-
summation of this cOurtship. The cere-
mony took place on the front porch is
full view Of the large assembly of friends.
At 8 80 o'clock Miss Emma Ernst, sister
of the bride, seated herself at the ins,ru
ment and began the soft strains of a
wedding march. A moment later tho
bridal party Representatives, Hahn
supporting Miss Lille COrrington, George
Ernst with Miss Grace Mills, of Hillsdale.
Ill >, and lastly the bride and groom who
took position in the center of the group.
The bride was arrayed in rich costume
of white silk with satin polka dots. On
her head was wreath of orange bios
SONS continuing the folds of white
crepe bridal veil. She was vision of
lovelineSs, aud a perceptible murmur OF
admiration arose from the audience as it
looked on the attractive scene The
groom wore the convential black. His
bearing was one of gentlem inly dignity,
as though he was profoundly con-
scious of the treasure about to be
intrustedxto his keeping. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Deubler, pastor
of the Lutheran church at johnson. Tie
preliminary service was spoken in the
German language, but the essential
words which united the twain were in
English. There was an impressive sol.
en- pity in tie scene which was felt by all
| the spectators. and it visibly affected tie
bride as she received the congratulations
of her parents. Following the cere-
| mony the guests passed in line before the
| newly welded pair. conveying to them
brief words OF best wishes. The bridal
party then repaired to the spacious dim
ing hall, erected especially for the occa>
sion. and were seated at the head of the
table with their immediate relatives.
Other guests were ushered in until the
| tables were filled. There were accom>
modations for 1872 people at one sitting,
After grace had been said by Rev. Deu-
bier the repast commenced. And such
| q support 1t can't be described to peo-
pie who were not there. There were
piles on piles of the choicest cold meats,
snowy bread, delicious butter, salads.
| sauces, pastry. cakes, fruits. nuts, lem
| onsde. tea, coffee, iced tea, ETC., etc. The
| table appointments were under the i'm
| mediate supervision of S. j Pearsall. the
caterer of this city. who also supplied
| large proportion Of the edibles. Three
| times were the tables filled-40O people
| partook of Mr. and Mrs. Ernst's hospital
| ity, and still there were quantities of vic
| tuals left. Those who sat at the tables
| will never forget that bountiful supper.
During the afternoon, the Tecumseh
| military band which was present in full
| force, gave several concerto of their high
| grade music. Their efforts were received
with hearty evidences of appreciation. 1t
| was just what was neededi to perfectly
| round out the pleasures of the occasion.
At 6 O'Clock the large dining hall was
| cleared of the tables, the Tecumseh
L
| commenced. The bridal party danced
| the first set. after which q general invita-
1 ton was extended to all, which was
| promptly accepted by the young people
| and dancing was the order of amuse nent
| until q late hour. 1t is impossible to do
| justice in 8 limited space to the hospital
ity which MIR. and Mrs. Ernst extended
| to the friends who were present to do
| honor at the marriage Of their daughter
| but the foregoing is an abridged resume
| of the events of the afternoon. The bride
| is young lady who enjoys the highest
] respect of legion of friends. She is
cultivated, amiable, light hearted, full of
womanly grace and beauty, and possess.
| es the qualities of mind and heart 30
| make her husbands home happy one.
| The groom is comparative stranger to
| most of the people of this community,
| but to a few he has been known since
the days Of his youth. He comes from
a most excellant family and his appear
ance indicates that he is a worthy son of
| worthy sire. He desires here to ex-
| press his heartfelt thanks for the kind
| ness and uniform courtesy with which he
has been received by the people of this
community. Mr.. and Mrs. Liphsrdt
will at once commence housekeeping on
one Of Mr.. Ernst's farms. one-half mile east
of the home place. The best wishes Of all
their acquaintance go with them, for
they are worthy of all that is desirable in
life.