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WEDDING BELLS.)1/tWaddcll-Hungate.The real society event of Christmas week was the marriage of Miss E lith Hungate of this city to Mr. Janies Waddell, of Aurora, Nebraska, which occurred at the Hungate homo last evening. Whether the novelty of the first marriage in the family prompted the elaborateBlanche Wilcox, Carthage; Harry Robinson, Walla Walla, Wash,;! Ward Calder, Champaign, 111., I Frank Thayer, Mendota and Hon. James McKinney, of Aledo.Gleason-Spiker.Married—At the home officiating Magistrate, J. Morford, this city, Saturdayof theR. R.eveu.« •and beautiful arrangements or not, Dec. 23, 11)05, at *:30 o clock,there was no question about their being beautiful. But it was not prompted by the novelty, but by love for a cherished daughter and sister.It was a piuk and white wedding the color effects being carried out from the reception room to the diu-iiNelson F. Gleason and Mrs. Ella Spiker, both of LaHarpe.The groom is a eon of Mr. aul Mi's. J. E. Gleason and is a La Harje raised boy having a reputation for industry aud thrift and should make a success of life. The bride, a daughter of Chris Spiker |mg room. Pink aud white roses 18 3,80 3 native of LaHarI« aud everywhere with plenty of green Ithe conl,le have “any friends whofoliage furnished by holly, mistletoe and smilax. Nothiug could have been more beautiful than the entrance and grouping of the wedding party, the aisle for the party being formed by pink ribbons carried by six little girls, Edith Lionberger, Madge Shape, Helen Ingraham, Ruth and Florence Montgomery, of Chicago; and Muriel McClure. Thewill join The Quill in wishing them a happy married life.DEATH RECORD.Mrs. Mary Aldrich.Mrs. Mary Aldrich was born in Knox county, Ohio, April 1st, 1834 and fell to sleep at four o'clock ]. m., Tuesday Dec. 19, 1905, being 71singing of Mendelssohn’s weddingmarch, by the bride's maids led byyears S months and 18 days of age.She was married to G. II. AldrichMaster Harvey Hull, Miss Millie jiu 1858; to this unioih nine children Keefauver playing the accompani-1 were boru’ two dying in infancy.iderc.ndndkeurhe i icear. to layment, announced the coining of the bridal party led by tlie ushers. Theeight brides maids, carrying baskets ot pink roses, were beautifully gowned iu pink with white lace overdresses. The maid of honor. Miss Ouolee B. McCullough, of Braiuard, Miuu.. gowned iu pink, preceded the bride, who entered with her father and were met by the groom and his attendants under the arch of green in the south parlor.The ceremony was performed by Rev. Hartwell of the Congregational church in the presence of about 150 friends, the ring service being used. The bride was beautifully ! gowned in white silk and lace. She carried lillies of the valley with streamers of white ribbon and greeted her friends and received congratulations without a suggestion of self consciousness.The guests were then invited to the dining room where refreshments were Berved. The table was exquisite in floral adornment. From the chandelier to the four corners were stretched wide bands of pink and white satin ribbons ending in bows, while the handsomely decorated bride’s cake occupied the central space. In the hall was a bowl of frappe.The bride has spent all of her life here and has endeared herself into the hearts of all. The groom is a successful business man of Aurora Nebraska and is to be congratulated upon his choice.Mr. and Mrs Waddell left for Burlington at 10:30 on a special and will make an extended wedding trip.The bride’s maids were: Misses Guinieve Mihills, Fondulac, Wis., Nola Seibert, Bushnell; Ethel Lawrence, Sterling, 111.; Nell Parkinson, Columbus, Wis.; Ella Warren, Peoria, 111.; Mabel Roberts, LaHarpe; and Kate Cherill and Roxana Sholl, Carthage.Following is the list of out town guests: Harry A. Blount, I Macomb; Mrs. J. E. Chandler,s. i M.The seven liviug are Douglas, Mrs. R. B. Booker of Augusta, 111., Mrs. W. S. Coleman of Granger, Mo., Mrs. A. R. Coukey of Blandinsville, Dr. G, W. Aldrich of Burnside and Horace and John at home. Besides the husband she leaves one sister, Myra Goodale of LaHarpe and two brothers, John of Smith Centre, Kans. and Theodore of Macon City, 111.She came with her parents to Hancock county, 111., at the age of eleven and since that time has spent her life in the vicinity of Fountain Green and all who knew her hold her in memory as a woman devoted to her children, helpful aud loving, faithful and true, whose whole life was given to acts of kindness, forbearance and labor for others. She was kind and considerate to her children, always sacrificing the pleasures of self for their happiness and comfort.Her disease, which was anemia, began four years ago. She recovered so far as to feel well and attend to many household duties. She suffered a relapse some two months ago, since which time she has gradually grown weaker and weaker until last Tuesday when she quietly fell a6leep. Her disease though trying to the nerves was borne with that patience which characterized her whole life, truly she was a good woman.Loved one, thou hast gone and left us,Weeping, waiting in vain for thee; Thy cheerful greeting is bereft us,Here no more thy form we see.*Loved one, but we hope to meet theeAfter life’s last work is o’er;Hope in peace and joy to greet thee When we’ll rest forever more.ifrs.; St. Louis;Montgomery7, and daughters Ruth and Florence Chicago; Mrs. Etta D. Montgomery, Chic: ,o; Vr. and Mrs.j (4 j *! Alexander Stevens |York, Neb.; Miss Marion B. Lamont, Madison, Wis.; Stewart Lyle, Madison, Wis.; W. K. Stewart and daughters Lucretia and Isabel, Monmouth; George Helfrich and Dan Culkin, Carthage; Wm. Weir, Monmouth; Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Lane Macomb; Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Seibert, Bushnell; Mrs. John Houke, Burlington, Iowa; Elizabeth j Cherill and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Merrill, of Carthage; J. O. Pearley, Macomb; Lewis Legg, Buffalo, Kan.; Mrs. I. M. Ball, Bushnell; Rev. and Mrs. W. R. Stewart and children 9 I Mae, Ethel and Rex, of Bushnell; ‘Flossie Brooks, Blandinsville;ralYendbleateivetoingionuyytCARD OP THANKS.The bereaved family desire to express their appreciation of the tender loving care and assistance given their loved one during her sickness and the help and sympathy extended to them in their bereavement.* Mrs. Etta Seymour spent the holidays at her home in Macomb.Quite a number of Blandinsville young people were in the city Monday evening taking in the skating rink and other Christmas festivities.Mrs. F. G. Wilson’s condition is very discouraging although they are doing all that is in their power. Dr. Stremmel of Macomb was here today in consultation with the local physician.Mrs. Robt. Gittings, who is spending the winter in Whittier, California, always reconizes and rewards merit and perserverence, a fact she demonstrated last week by sending a fine gold watch to her friend Mis* Maggie Bratz of this city. It is s fine Christmas present.
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La Harpe, Illinois, US
Tue, Dec 26, 1905
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