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Surnames: Graham, Cabel, Brett
Classification: Marriage
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The Daviess County Democrat, Washington, Indiana, April 26, 1879, page 4:
“GRAHAM – CABEL
A UNION OF TWO OF THE OLDEST AND WEALTHIEST FAMILIES OF WASHINGTON.
On Thursday, April 24, a small party of guests assembled at the residence of Mr. Joseph
Cabel to witness the nuptials of his daughter Maggie who was united in marriage to Mr. Z.
F. Graham, son of Mr. T. B. Graham of this city. The ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Father Doyle, pastor of St. Simon’s Catholic church.
A few minutes before the hour announced for the ceremony the guests were shown into the
parlor which had been darkened and was now brilliantly lighted with (sun?). A bay window,
tastefully draped with ? and lace hangings and decorated with vines and flowers, resembled
a fairy’s ?. The momentous moment arrived; the parlor door was opened and the bridal
party appeared, the attendants first, then the bride and groom expectant, and last the
minister. They took their places immediately in front and under the drapery of the bay
window. The eyes of those present never rested upon a prettier sight than that presented
by the group of four as they stood there while Miss Maggie gave away her girlish freedom
and took the vows which bind “unto death.” The service was performed by the Rev. Father
in the solemn and impressive manner peculiar to the Catholic church.
The bride, the center of attraction on all such occasions, was attired in a handsome robe
of white brocade satin and silk, court train, elegantly made and decorated with orange
blossoms. She carried in her hand a bridal bouquet of hot-house flowers, and wore no
jewelry except diamond earrings, the wedding gift of the groom. It is needless to add
that she looked lovely, but the eyes usually so bright and sparkling now filled with
tears, which gave evidence that she took not the solemn vows lightly, and, in truth, she
might be pardoned if there did mingle with her joy just a shade of sadness at the thought
of leaving her childhood’s home; and, doubtless, the saddest of all to her was the parting
from the father who was so reluctant to have her go.
The groom was faultlessly attired in the customary black suit, with white tie and gloves,
and never looked better than upon this occasion, which was the happiest of his life.
The attendants were Miss Annie Brett, a dear friend of, and Mr. A. F. Cabel, a brother of,
the bride. Miss Brett wore a pale blue grenadine, with satin trimmings, tastefully and
stylishly made, which costume suited well her fair beauty, and none could but admire the
quiet elegance of her manner. Mr. Austin Cabel was dressed with faultless taste and
looked handsome and happy enough to be a bridegroom himself. The ceremony over and the
congratulations offered, all repaired to the dining room, where an elegant and substantial
repast was spread, which was partaken of with the merriment incident to such a feast.
Dinner finished, the bride changed her bridal dress for one appropriate for traveling, and
taking leave of those at home, the happy couple were driven to the depot accompanied by a
party of friends, who bid them adieu with many kind wishes, hoping their future life might
be as bright as was their wedding day, and that their honeymoon might never set. They
went from h!
ere direct to South Bend, and thence will go to Chicago, St. Louis and from there home
hoping to be here by Thursday next. The bride and groom were the recipients of various
handsome and useful presents, among which were some elegant pieces of silver. The affair
was quiet, only the near relatives of the contracting parties having received invitations.
It is rumored that Mr. Graham will build and occupy an elegant residence on Walnut, near
First Street.”