Morris - Miller Marriage

MORRIS, MILLER

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 8/26/2004 at 08:54:07

MORRIS – MILLES. [sic]

Mr. M. Morris to Miss Hattie Miller, on Thursday, Sept. 28th, at the residence of the Bride’s parents, Rev. W.B. Coe, pastor of the Baptist church, officiating.

A very pleasant company was present and witnessed the ceremony, after which a most bountiful repast was partaken and enjoyed by all. This noble young couple are of Harrisburg best society and have the congratulations and best wishes of many friends.

The following presents were on exhibition:

Picture and easel and paper-rack, by Jas. A. Miller and family.
Wash bowl and pitcher, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Farnum.
Center table, Mrs. Mary Farnum.
Fancy towels, Mrs. Harrington.
Rocking chair, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Piper.
Clock, D.E. Sidgwick.
Fair fancy towels, Mr. and Mrs. J. Miller, Milton.
Bed spreads, Frane? Miller
One doz. Napkins, Mrs. Martin and Ella Martin.
Clock, Mr. and Mrs. John Creswell.
Table spread, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Proper.
Cake stand, H**b Miller
Pair linen towels, Polly Miller.
China plates, Mr. and Mrs. Te*ers.
Table spoons and butter knife, Mrs. Frank Sedgwick.
Set of goblets, Jim and Ray Miller.
China pie plates, Mr. and Mrs Milton Proper.
Shopping bag, John Miller.
Fancy towels, George Miller.
Twenty dollar gold piece, Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Miller.
Table spread, one dox. Napkins and amber pin, Mr. and Mrs. M.W. Akers, Bloomington, Ill.
Sugar spoons, L** Akers

[note: year not stated but position in scrapbook would suggest 1893]

Source: Entler Scrapbook, vol. 6, Iowa Historical Library, Iowa City, IA