WHEELDEN Marriage celebration - 1921

WHEELDEN

Posted By: Joey Stark - Jefferson Co. Volunteer
Date: 2/26/2006 at 12:31:08

"Batavia News", Apr. 21, 1921

YAMPA NEWS. WHEELDEN charivari.

[Transcriber's note: Per dictionary, '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 Jefferson County Documents board]

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