Rock Island Argus., 1895-01-17
'CUPID'S CAPTIvES.
A Quartet Of Weddings Cele.
brated Last Evening.
THE sTENGEL-GAErJER NUPIIALs

Tub SIENGEL-GAEIJEk NUPIlAIsS.
Consummated ut the Young Lady's Faith
ers Home-Miss Dora Jens ana n. F.w.
kruse Wed In south Rock Island-Osher
Marriages.
Miss Margaret GAZETTEER, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. +. Gaetier, was
married last evening to John r.
Stengel. at the residence of her
father, Z. F. Gaetjer, on Seventeenth
street. The parlor wherein the cere-
mony was performed. was hand
somely arranged with profusion of
palms and ferns. Only relatives
were present.
Al 8 O'Clock Prof. and Mrs. Henry
Schillinger struck up the strains of
Mendlessohn's beautiful march. to
which the bridal party entered the
front parlor, led by Rev. r. F. Sweet.
who was followed by the maid of
honor and groom. Next came the
groomsman, the bride leaning on the
arm of her father entering last.
Standing before an embankment of
palms, with all the impressiveness
of the full Episcopal ceremony, Rev.
r. F. Sweet i'm parted the words
which joined forever in the holy
bonds of matrimony. Miss Margaret
iaetjer and John r. Stengel.
The bride looked beautiful, attired
in a gown of light blue silk, while
the maid of honor. Miss Josephine
Schillinger, of Moline, cousin of the
groom. wore white crepon. The
groom and best man. Jay Andrews,
of Chicago, were attired in the con-
ventional black.
The young couple was showered
with the blessings and good wishes
of all those present, when q delicious
supper was partaken of and an appro-
pirate celebration of the happy event
INDUCED in. The groom has fur
nishei a comfortable hsme at 9O9
Third avenue, into which to welcome
his wife and enter upon the duties
of married life. Mr.. Stengel is q
gentlemanly and Industrious young
man, who has won the respect Of
those by whom he is surrounded.
He has for some time been connected
with the postofiice department in the
capacity of mail carrier. His charm
ing wife is well and popularity known,
being endowed with those accom-
plishments cultivated by sweet
disposition, which have won her the
admiration of all by whom she is
known.
A pretty home wedding was that
celebrated, ut the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed. Jens, in South Rock Island
last evening, when Miss Dora Jens, a
niece Of Mr.. Jens, was united in
marriage to Hans F. w. Kruse, of
Andalusia, Rev.. A. c. Menn;cke, of
this city, pronouncing the solemn
and binding words at o'clock in the
presence of large assemblage Of
relatives and intimate friends. The
couple was attended by Peter Kruse,
brother of the groom, and Miss Min
ME Speech. of Davenport. The best
wishes of those present were
bestowed upon the happy young peo-
pie, after which a sumptuous we'd
ding spread was indulged in.
The bride is daughter of MIR. and
Mrs. Max Jens, of Germany, and is
much admired and highly respected
by those who know her. She has
made her home during the past two
years with Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Jens.
Mr.. Kruse is a we'll known young
farmer Of Andalusia, where he has
furnished a coZy cottage for the re-
ception Of his bride. Mr.. and Mrs.
Kruse will enter upon the duties Of
housekeeping at once. They re-
ceived many useful and handsome
gifts.
Other Marriages.
Rev. W. S. Marquis married Miss
Clara Erickson and William DYE at
the parsonage of the Broadway Pres
byterian church last evening. The
groom is a brakeman on the Rock
Islond road, while his bride is an es-
Unable young lady. Mr.. and Mrs.
Dye will reside at the Brooks home
on Moline avenue.
Miss Louise Sharp. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Z. Sharp, 7l9
Fourth street, was married to Fred
Koch last evening at the United
Presbyterian church, Rev. II. c. Mar
shall officiating. Miss Lizzie Yager
was bridesmaid, and David Sharp,
brother of the bride. acted as
groomsman. After the ceremony,
the guests partook Of a sumptuous
wedding supper. The couple re-
ceivcd a number of handsome we'd
ding presents. Mr.. and Mrs. Koch
will reside on Nineteenth street.