WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT Portsmouth Times Saturday, June 5, 1866 Clemens-Asche Nuptials One of Portsmouth's prominent young Teutons ended a single life last Wednesday evening, and is now a pronounced benedict. The contracting parties moved in the front rank of German Circles. The groom is Edward Clemens, nephew and clerk a A. Brunner, and the bride, Miss Minnie Asche the only daughter of William Asche. The ceremony occurred at the same hour as the marriage of the President and Miss Folsom. The ritual was preformed by Rev. Baltzer, of the Fifth Street Lutheran Church. The attendants where Charles Windel, Jr. and Miss Annie Werner. About seventy-five guests extended congratulations to the wedded pair during the supper, which was a bounteous spread, mingled with choice music and champagne, after which they were driven to the steamer Bostons, upon which they took passage for a tour to Cincinnati, Athens, and other Ohio cities and towns. Upon their return they will reside on north Market street. It was a happy gathering and the Times' wish is that the remainder of their life will be compete with as much enjoyment and glee as on the festive night of last Wednesday. We append a list of the gifts and the names of those who gave them. Presents Piano--Mr. and Mrs. William Asche. Table cloth and splasher--Willy Asche. Bedroom set and wardrobe Mrs. Dru Clemens. Cook stove and two carpets -- Mr. Rudolph Clemens. Oil paintings and wall ornaments -- Mr. Chas. Windel and Miss Annier Werner. Parlor lamp --Mr. and Mrs. John Bender. Student lamp--Misses Emma and Mary Brunner. Water bowl and pitcher--Mr. Siegmund Burkhard. Glass water set-- Miss Annie Bruner. Silver pickle castor--Miss Anne Blum and Mr. Louis Spitzer. Glass berry set--Miss Mary Fryer. Table cloth--Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Montgomery. 1 pair towels--Mr. A. Ashtolz. White spread--Mr. Gottlieb Brunner. Set silver knives, forks, spoons -- Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Brunner. Cake stand--Miss Eliza Davis. Water set--W. F. and H. H. Blankemeyer. Silver pickle castor--Miss Phillipine and Messr. Fred and Wm. Clemens. Cologne bottles--Miss Josie Biles. Spoon holders--Mrs. A. M. Biles. Set desert dishes--Miss Emma Brunner. Glass fruit dish--Miss Phillipine Brunner. Water set--Mr. M. H. Albrecht. Tea set--Miss Lucy Brunner. Clock--Mr. and Mrs. Ph. Zoellner. One doz. napkins and pair towels--Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Arnold. Floral horse shoe and a $5 gold piece--Mr. Jac. Brunner of Athens. Chas. R. Burnner--1 1/2 pair lace curtains. _____________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday evening at eight o'clock Edward Clemens, the well-known clerk at Brunner's was married to Miss Minnie Asche, daughter of William Asche, at the residence of the later, on Market street. Rev. Frederick Baltzer, of the Fifth Street Lutheran Church, preformed the ceremony. The presents were numerous. The bridal couple left on a short visit to Cincinnati. Joan L. Asche Is Today Your Birthday? http://www.jasche.com/birthday.htm Please visit my site at: http://www.jasche.com This site contains Philly maps and lots of PA. & OH Info. Please visit: http://www.jasche.com/hamiltoncounty.html for Hamilton County, Ohio Resources Please visit: http://rootsweb.com/~ohcnewma/ for New Market Twp. and Highland County data HELP KEEP GENEALOGY FREE!!! SUPPORT GENEXCHANGE BY DONATING YOUR ANCESTORS!! PLEASE VISIT: http://www.genexchange.org/us.cfm