ANSHUTZ-BLAKE Wedding

ANSHUTZ, BLAKE, STIRE, MOORE, OAKES, STYLES, STANBORN, LOCKWOOD, HOYT

Posted By: Roseanna Zehner (email)
Date: 8/17/2004 at 07:27:38

Glenwood Opinion
August 13, 1881

Married at the residence of the bride’s parents, August 3rd, 1881, by the Rev. P.C. Stire, Mr. Frank Anshutz, of Glenwood, Iowa, to Sarah A., youngest daughter of John Blake, of Pecatonica, Ills.

The evening was exceedingly warm but otherwise all that could be expected. The parlors were tastefully decorated with ferns and running vines, while bouquets of beautiful flowers were placed in every conceivable nook. At half past eight the bridal party entered; the brother and sister of the bride, followed by two little children preceding. The bride was tastefully attired in a steel colored silk, her only ornaments being the gift of the groom, a set of diamonds. The groom wore the conventional suit of black.

The ceremonies were conducted by the Rev. P.C. Stire, and both of the contracting parties bore themselves as though getting married was an every day affair. The supper was everything that could be deserved. The tables being literally loaded with delicacies.

Several guest were present from a distance, among whom we note, Mrs. A.H. Moore and Mrs. M.A. Blake, of Glenwood, Iowa; Mrs. H.N. Oakes, of Mt. Carroll, Ill.; the mother of A.H. Moore, of Glenwood; Mr. and Mrs. C.G. Styles, of Freeport, Ill.; Mrs. G.C. Stanborn of Chicago; B.A. Lockwood, of Des Moines, Iowa; Mr. Casper and Miss Stella Hoyt, of Westfield Corners, Ill.

Many valuable presents were brought, and more are waiting them at Des Moines, Iowa, and Moundville, West Virginia, the former home of the groom. The happy pair left Pecatonica for an extended trip through the East, going by way of Moundville, north to Pittsburg.

List of Presents
Diamond Set from the groom.
China Tea Set—Mr. and Mrs. A. Moore, and Mr. John Blake.
Silver Pickle Castor—Mr. and Mrs. S. Blake.
Silver Berry Dish—Misses Kate Goodrich and Nellie Jocelyn.
Pair Solid Silver Napkin Rings—Mr. and Mrs. H. Clark.
Majolica Butter Dishes—Mr. and Mrs. C.G. Styles.
Oil Painting (framed in gilt)—H.J. Blake.
Elegant Sofa Pillow—Mrs. John Blake.
Book and Marker (hand-painted)—Mr. and Mrs. A. Blake.
Jewel Cabinet—Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt.
Owen Meridith’s Lucille—Dr. and Mrs. Bardeen.
Silver Sugar Spoon (gold bowl) Miss and Mrs. Cable.
Card Receiver (Longwy ware)—Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Sanborn.
Autograph and Photograph Album—Monte Boss, Al. Heinshimer, Roy Proudfit, C.M. Green, H. Baxter, L.J. Willner, all of Glenwood.
Antique Lace Tidy—Addie Couse.
Bouquet and Vase—Mrs. A. Campbell.
Pair Vases—Mr. and Mrs. H. Blake.
Majolica Plate—Miss L. Corwin.