I thought this was a little interesting and thought others may find it a
little interesting. This is one of the marriage announcements from the
newspapers I have transcribed onto the message board. It gives a list of the
wedding presents this couple received. Note: Mispellings are as in the
newspaper.
The Waupaca Post - June 28, 1888
A Brilliant Wedding - Tuesday occurred one of the most brilliant weddings
that has taken place in Waupaca in many years. The occasion was the marriage
of Miss Mary Manchester, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. D. L. Manchester, of this
city, to Mr.Frank Lowell, who has been principal of the Waupaca high school
for the past year. The bride was born and reared in Waupaca, among the young
people of which she was a great favorite. She has just graduated from the
high school. The bride was attired in pink wool crape, with satin trimmings,
and wore a boquet of white roses. The ceremony was performed at the
residence of the bride's parents by Rev. Perry Miller, pastor of the local
M. E. Church, according to the impressive ritual of that church. The wedding
march was rendered by miss Bell Smith in a highly creditable manner. The
nuptial knot was tied under a horse shoe of roses, and the bride looked her
prettiest on this memorable occasion. A profusion of flowers of various
kinds and hues bedecked the spacious parlor and adjoining rooms. The bridal
party were unattended by the usual best man and brides-maid. Only the
immediate relatives and friends of the couple were present. After the
ceremony a sumptuous dinner was served. A young couple left on the 4:17 P.
M. train for an extended bridal tour to visit New York City, Niagra Falls,
Philadelphia, Washington, Boston and the principle points of interests in
the east and the former home of the groom in New York city. They will be
absent about ten weeks before returning to Waupaca, which they intend making
their future home. The young couple start out in life under the most
favorable auspices, and with the well-wishes of their host of friends. May
they live long and be happy. The presents were numerous and costly, among
them being the following:
Dr. D. L.Manchester and Mr. Frank Lowell, gold watch; Mrs. D. L. Manchester,
oil painting; Master John Manchester, decorated rose jar; Grandma Vaughan,
$5; Mr. and Mrs. Oaks, family Bible; Mrs. Beadleston, Chicago, plush table
spread, antique lace border; Adolph G. Scholl, Madison, silver napkin rings;
Miss Rich, wedgewood vase; Miss Christianson and Mr. Benlick, china and
silver vase; Misses Eddy and Tuttle, silver card receiver; Mr. and Mrs.
Pipe, silver nut picks; Dr. and Mrs. Corbett, Weyauwega, silver nut picks;
Miss Frankie White and Mr. Van Epps, small silver tea spoons; Miss Blanche
Woodnorth, china tea cup and saucer; Miss Maud Pipe, silver glove buttoner;
Mr. and Mrs. Joe. Woodnorth and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Whipple, large rattan
rocker; Mr. P. S. Woodnorth, rocking chair; Miss Belle Woodnorth, oil
painting; Mr. and Mrs. Cormican and family, silver and cut glass berry-dish;
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Stinchfield, set fruit knives; Mr. and Mrs. H. J.
Stetson, dozen napkins; Misses Teely Dayton and Kittie Lytle, pair towels;
Miss Libby O'Grady, handkerchief; Miss Marie Chamberlain, basket of flowers;
Miss Belle Smith, volume of bound music; Mrs. R. N. Roberts, boquet of
roses.
Paula
WaupacaCC
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