WHEELDEN Marriage celebration

WHEELDEN

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 2/26/2006 at 12:30:11

"Batavia News", Apr. 21, 1921

YAMPA NEWS. WHEELDEN charivari.

[Transcriber's note: Per www.dictionary.com, 'charivari' or 'shivaree' is a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple. Also referred to as 'callithump' or 'belling'.]

[Also posted to the Wapello County Documents board]

*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I have no relation to the person(s).