Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1896-03-12

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cate and exquisite pattern. 1t was from
an old Spanish family and is considered
one of the most elegant things of It's
kind ever seen here. 1t ls leaf IN which
the tissues are set IN diamonds, the
stem marked with pearls and is the ad-
miration of all.
Mrs. Wells present to the groom was
handsome silver ring with sapphire
stone, very unique souvenir.
The presents that marked this occa-
sion were of most elegant description
and, while not on display, the collection
formed tribute that is prlzeu beyond
value by the recipients.
Among a great number OF congratula-
tory notes and messages was noticed a
cabegram from the Loan & Trust COM
pany IN England, of which Mr.. Wells is
manager. and one from Geo. w. Gable,
the novelist, and many others.
At the reception it was learned that
but four persons we're presen who we're
in jamestown in 1879. These we're
Major Lyon, J. r. Winslow, Herman
Gieseler and Mr.. Wells. At that
time there was not a physian
nearer than Fargo or Bismarck
These old time recollectlons while un-
familiar to the majority OF the guests
present we're the subject OF pleasant
"reminiscences by those who had partici-
pated in the pioneer settlement of this
city.
The event on the whole was most
delightful affair, and all who were pres
ent expressed their hearty wishes that
the generous host and hostess would
continue for many years to enjoy the
deserved prosperity and delightful family
and social associations that have charac-
terized their residence in this city.
REMINISCENT.
Minneapolis Daily Tribune, March 9, 1871.
The First Universalist church of this
city WAS comfortably filled last evening
with the invited guests to the wedding
of tho parties named above. The affair
itself, has been prominent subject OF
comment for several weeks past, as it
| was we'll known that 10 all respects 1t
was to be the most elaborately arranged
church wedding Of the season.
The guests mostly arrived at the
church about eight O'Clock.
The altar and it's furniture was beauti-
| fully decorated with evergieens and
| adorned with stands loaded with vases
| and wreaths of flowers and vines, ar :
ranged IN most excellent taste, and lm-
parting delicate fragrance to the
atmosphere. Preceding the arrival Of
the party, Mr.. Marsh performed a
beautiful wedding march, arranged for
the occasion. Precisely at 81 o'clock.
the bridal party entered, passing up the
center aisle in the following order:
The Ushers- -Mesers. Col. George
Bradley. George l.. Gray, F. S. Green
leaf, n. P S. Thomas.
E. G. Clarke, Miss Mary R. Potts.
John Earle, jr., Miss Nellie Goodrich.
j. W. Gorham, Miss Florence Barton.
E. P. Wells. Mrs. Jos. s. johnson,
| the brides mother.
Mr.. Jos. $. johnson, the brides father,
and the bride.
THE CEREMONY.
| Arrived in front of the altar, Rev. j..
| II. Tuttle, pastor of the chuch, addressed
few remarks to the congregation on
| the propriety of the institution OF mar
! rlHge.
Prayer was offered by Rev. w. T..
Lowry, pastor of the First Baptist
church.
Rev. Mr.. Tuttle then repeated the
Interesting ceremony, the ring was
paced and the couple were pronounced
ore The party then returned, and the
guests departed.
| A SMALL RECEPTION.
The proomsmen, bridesmaids and ush-
ers, and the ladies and gentlemen who
assisted in the arrangements preliminary
to the wedding, with the brides rela-
tive;, to the number OF about twenty,
wer. conveyed in carriages to the Nlcol-
|let where refreshments were served IN Il
private suite of rooms.
LITTLE MUSIC.
During the progress of the entertain
ment at the hotel, SidweIls orchestra
volu nteered little serenade in the hall
adjoining the rooms of the bridal party
The entire affair WAS carefully arrang-
cd, except the music, which was entirely
1mpromptu; and all who were present,
both at ceremony and reception, will
unite In the remark that it was one OF
the pleBsautest weddings of the season
ano all will mite in wishing Mr.. Wells
aud his lovely bride long life OF happl-
nes' and prosperity.
Q the parties named as assisting, Mr..
Wells says that Messrs. Bradley, Gray,
Ola'k, and Mr.. johnson are dead-Miss
Pots is now Mrs. Crawford Livingstone
of s Paul, Miss Goodrich is now Mrs.
Ira.s, widowed sister OF Mrs. Thos.
Lorry, Minneapolis, Miss Barton is Mrs.
G. IL. Loring of Minneapolis, Mrs. John
southe brides mother IS living, having
celebrated her golden wedding four
yeus since. Rev. Tuttle continues the
thebest loved man in Minneapolis.
I'll last winter Mr.. Geo. A. Mills, OF
Leoanon, Conn. was badly afflicted with
rhmmatisnI. AT times It was so severe