Morse-Doud & Kellogg-Whitten Double Wedding, 1875

MORSE, DOUD, KELLOGG, WHITTEN

Posted By: Fred Rucker (email)
Date: 5/29/2006 at 20:38:51

MARRIED.

Morse-Doud. At the residence of the bride's parents, Doud's Station Iowa, by Rev. S.H. Worcester, Thursday May 20th, 1875. Mr. Frank Morse to Miss Belle H. Doud."

Kellogg-Whitten. At the residence of Hon. Eliab Doud, Doud's Station Iowa, Rev. S.H. Worcester Thursday May 20th 1875, Theodore D. Kellogg, M.D., to Miss Melissa Whitten.

We were present by invitation to this double wedding. There were cards issued for about sixty friends, but owing to the inclement weather some were unable to attend. Ora Jinkins was not present, we therefore omit a description of the dresses worn by the brides and their maids of honor. It is sufficient for us to say that their dresses were neat and attractive, showing that "Beauty unadorned is adored the most." After the ceremony was performed by the officiating Clergyman, the company sat down to one of the finest dinners it has been our lot to partake for sometime. The Hostess, Mrs. Eliab Doud, (who is the Mother of one bride and the sister of the other) deserves great praise for the many good things got up by her for the occasion. There was a profusion of everything edible, all of which was gotten up in a style that would tempt the appetite of an epicure.

After dinner the guests enjoyed themselves by a sail upon the beautiful Des Moines. Other amusements were entered into and at a late hour the company dispersed, looking forward with great expectations to the morrow.

On Friday, we were again in hand at the residence of James Morse Esq., in Birmingham, prepared to do our part in making way with whatever of good things might be set before us. At an early hour the friends of the newly married couple began to drop in, and in a short time the rooms were filled to overflowing. At last the bride and bridegroom arrived and received the congratulations of their many friends. Then came the dinner - and here let us say that our descriptive powers are inadequate, to portray the many good things under which the tables groaned. All parts or our country were made to contribute to the feast, and of home made delicacies, there were not a few. Such pyramids of cake as only Mrs. James Morse knows how to make. There were many presents made to the happy couple by their friends. In the evening the Birmingham string band serenaded the young couple, with some of their delightful music.

Little did we think a few short weeks since, that we were to lose Frank from among us young folks so soon; however since he has taken upon himself the character of a Benedict; we must needs be content, and console ourselves with the thought that Birmingham has plucked from Doud's Station one of her fairest flowers, and having transplanted it; may he who is in possession guard with jealous the tender flower, and make it his only aim to watch over, protect and shelter her from the storms and trials of this life, and that when they arrive at the foot of the hill, they may hear a voice exclaiming "Well done."

The young couples have our heartfelt wishes that they may live long and happily together, without ever a cloud appearing between them to mar their joys.

The ENTERPRISE family return thanks for a bountiful supply of delicious cake.

Source: The Birmingham Enterprise (no date).