The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1901-08-22

EDITOR NEvADAN: Your correspond
ent had the pleasure of being one of the
sixty guests who assembled at the resi-
dence OF the brides mother-Mrs. Alice
Ladghlin-on last Thursday evening to
witness the marriage of the above couple.
Mr.. Murphy. who is Austin's popular
Deputy Sheriff "a Californian-was rails
ed in San Francisco where his relatives
res'de-from childhood to manhood; but
for several years he has resided in this
courty.
His bride, Miss Laughlin, a native OF
New York State, has grown from girl
hood to womanhood in Austin, has
marked talent for music, and is intellec-
tnal and pleasing in her
The parlor and dining 10 were taste
fully decorated with ferns and flowers,
many OF which were the productions Of
Austin gardens, and were the thoughtful
remembrances Of the brides friends.
At $50 o'clock Mr.. Oscar j. Hide
brandt played the wedding march, and
the bridesmaid, Miss E1na T. Jones, and
the best man. Henry j. McCourt, march
ed in front OF Father Butler. who stood
ready to perform the marriage ceremony
according to the rites OF the Catholic
Church. Then followed the brides
mother. and the groom, and then Judge
w. ID. Jones with the bride.
After the ceremony congratulations
from friends present and congratulatory
kilograms from friends absent, were re-
ceived, and a pleasant evening enjoyed
till rast the hour OF twelve.
The bride was beautifully dressed in Il
cream white. corded silk. with trimmings
Of accordeon plated silk chiffon, silk
applique and satin ribbon. Her hair IA
dressed high and a cream white butter
fly bow was the only ornament. She
carried a bouquet of white California
roses-a token from u dear friend.
The bridesmaid wore "a dress OF pale
blue China silk with trimmings Of a pale
blue Liberty silk and cream white
applique. Her hair was dressed high
with pale blue velvet bow, and she car
ried II bouquet of white carnations.
The groom wore a black suit and a
happy smile, and Henry McCourt, the
groomsman, wore a black suit, and such
n look OF seriousness that we wondered
IL he were contemplating such u step
himself.
Near the hour OF IL, "A delicious repast
was served. indeed the tables fairly
groaned under their weight of good
things.
The central attraction ut the brides
table was the '.bridescike" which was Il
rare production OF artistic confectionery
aud WAS II remembrance from Mrs. }. W.
Murphy. the groom's aunt.
The Wedding presents are beautiful,
costly aud useful and consists of th- fol
lowing:
Household furnishings, Mrs. Laughlin
and son.
Cock. Mr.. and Mrs. George Watt.
Set Of silver knives AMI forks, Henry
McCourt.
Set of tablespoons and teaspoons, Mr..
ana Mrs. McCourt.
Silver water set, Dalton & Cliff ,rd.
Havilana Chin, salad set. Mr.. and
Mrs. J. S. Cook.
Silver tablespoon tray, L. B. Rocker
and Mrs. Foster.
Pair silver stemned vases, Henry Dyer.
Silver syrup pitcher and tray, Mr. aud
Mrs. W. d. Jones.
Silver berry spoon, Miss NJ. Dryer.
Silver and glass berry dish, John
Miles.
Set silver oyster forks, John and Will
Hennessey.
Silver fruit dish. Mrs. w. J. Williams
and son.
Silver butter dish. Miss Mile Dyer.
Silver and glass cracker jar, Mr.. and
Mrs. @. +. Littrell.
Set of silver tablespoons, Mr.. and Mrs.
Dwyer.s
Silver and glass f1,wer vase, Misses
Maggie and Nellie Kearn.
Silver cream ladle, James Egln and
mother.
Gold olive spoon, Il. M. Horton.
Silver soup ladlc, Mrs. E A. Horton
and J.. b. Horton.
Silver olive dish. Mrs. I S. AGREE aud
son.
Silver mustard jar, Mrs. Timlin and
daughter.
Set water glasses, Miss Mary Reynolds.
Hand embroidered center piece, Miss
Maggie Miles.
Lemonade set, Mr.. and Mrs. P. H.
Myles.
Silver teaspoon tray, Joe Walsh.
Silver and gold fish knife, Mrs. DR.. j.
Henderson.
Silver tea pot, Mr.. and Mrs. W. G.
Gayhart.
Silver card receiver, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.