At precisely half past 6 o'clock on the evening of the above date the
many friends of MR. CHARLES JOY and MISS RUTH BULLARD began to gather at
the residence of the bride's parents, JOHN BULLARD'S to witness the
ceremony which would unite the above named two and make them one "Joy".
At seven the REV. GARRETSON, of the Christian Church of Humeston,
entered the parlor, closely followed by the bride and groom, faced the
audience and were bound by holy ties for life.

After congratulations, in which there were many happy hits, the guests
were served to a sumptuous repast, in which were all the delicacies of
the season sufficient to satisfy the tastes of any epicure.

The following is a part of the many presents given them:

FATHER BULLARD - Ten Dollars
MOTHER BULLARD - 40 Yards Carpet
MIRTIE BULLARD - l Dozen fine Chamber Towels
MASTER HARRY BULLARD - l/2 Dozen Linen Handkerchiefs
J.M. BULLARD - Elegant Wedding Card
MR. AND MRS. DE WILD - Napkin Rings
MR. AND MRS. GREENLE - Fine Morocco back Album
MR. L. MATHENY - Silver Sugar Shell and Butter Knife
MR. AND MRS. PROWELL - Carving Knife and Fork
MR. AND MRS. BAKER - Glass Tea Set
MR. AND MRS. NEWELL - Silver Butter Dish
MR. AND MRS. HESTER - Silver Pickle Castor
MR. J.M. EVERETT - Green Vases
MR. HUGHES, MR. AND MRS. EUGENE CHASE - Decorated Chamber Set
MR. AND MRS. WILLIAMS AND MRS. HUGHES - Fine Camp Rocking Chair
MISS ROCK - Linen Tidy, trimmed in satin ribbon
MR. AND MRS. ORICHFIELD - Satin and Velvet Picture Frame.
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The Decatur County Journal
January 30, l884