Just to remind everyone -- Charlotte's "Pearls" are now archived permanently at http://www.rootsweb.com/~ote/usa_genealogy/mo_newspaper.htm -------------------------------- Jefferson Democrat Hillsboro, Jefferson county, Missouri Part II WEDNESDAY, 2 DECEMBER 1885 MARRIED - BURGESS - HUG - November 26, 1885, at the residence of the bride's parents, near Crystal City, Mo., by Rev. C.F. O'LEARY, Mr. T.L. BURGESS and Miss Justine HUG. It was Thanksgiving day and, as one of the guests remarked, Providence seemed to be smiling on the occasion. The weather was delightful, the companylarge and respectful, and the guests were entertained in royal style. The groom, Mr. Thomas Louis BURGESS is a stepson of Mr. J.M. BAILEY of Bailey's Station, and is a young man of good habits and excellent character, being at present located at Vinita, Indian Territory, as an agent and telegraph operator; and the bride, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen HUG of Crystal City, a young lady of superior accomplishments. The bride's costume was of rich material and of latest style, and her attendants were also in elegant costume, while the groom and groomsmen were stylishly arrayed. While a St. Louis band played a wedding march, the procession marched down stairs and into the parlor. First came a very small boy and girl, next a larger boy and girl, then two bridesmaids and groomsmen, followed by the bride and groom with their parents. The bride and groom halted under a beautiful wreath or crown of smilax and rosebuds, which hung suspended from the ceiling, when Father O'LEARY advanced and proceeded with a very appropriate lecture, on the duties, responsibilities and sacredness of the obligations which they were about to assume, after which they repeated the marital vows, pledged their everlasting troth and were pronounced man and wife. After some time was spent in receiving the congratulations from friends present, the company proceeded to the tine of another spirited march to the spacious dining room where all the delicacies, as well as the substantials of the season, were spread in elegant profusion. The beverages were champaign, wines, coffee and tea, and if any one went away dry or hungry it was their own fault. Among the large number of guests present were member Mr. and Mrs. O'BRIEN, Mr and Mrs. WALDEN, Mr. and Mrs. HARRIGAN, Mr.and Mrs. WITTLER and Mrs. WETZLER of St. Louis; Dr. TAYLOR and wife, Mr.ACKERSON and wife, Mr. HAEFNER and wife, Mr. DENHOLM and wife, Mr. JEWETT and daughters, and Messrs. BRENT and BRICKEY of Crystal City. The presents were the most handsome and costly we have ever seen on such an occasion, snowing the great esteem which the contracting parties are held by their many friends. The following is a list of the presents; Rev. Father O'LEARY, Holy Bible; J.M.BAILEY and lady, silver tableware, knives and forks, teaspoons and tablespoons; J.M. BAILEY, electric lamp; Bronze clock, Wm. WITTLER and lady, a pretty toilet set from Miss WITTLER; Mrs. Charles WETZLER, pair candelabra; L.P. HARRIGAN, silver castor; John A. WEISZ, silver cake basket; A. KRIECKHAUS, silver cake basket lined with gold; Henry ANTHONY and Francis KUHN, French mantel clock; Mr. WALDEN and lady, silver cake basket; Mrs. M.E. WHEELER, silver butterdish; Mr. MILLER and lady, elegant fruit stand; W.J. BAKER and lady, lamp; Mrs. GAIER, tray and china tea set; Carrie MORSE, bottle cologne; Dr. Euno SANDER, flower stand; Miss A. HOLLENSBECK, silver pickle castor; J.F. BOLLAND, silver toilet set with bottles; Mrs. PRICE and daughter, solid silver napkin rings; Mrs. L. HARRIGAN silver cake basket; Mrs. BARUIARNER, pin cushion; John HARTUNG and lady, solid silver ice-cream spoon; E.J. O'BRIEN and lady, vases. The foregoing are all of St. Louis except Father O'LEARY. Mrs. E.E. BARNITT of Indianapolis, vase and pitcher; Carrie and Lottie LUCE, Detroit, solid silver sugar spoon; steamers Emma C. ELLIOTT and Hudson, each a lovely cake; George F. NEALE, silver water pitcher; T.B. TAYLOR, toilet set, pretty plush case; Emie STRANEL, ditto; Mrs. Joe PURCELL, glass wine set; J.O. ACKERSON and lady, metalic lamp; R.M. DENHOLM and lady, silver card receiver with glass vase; Mrs. FOCHIER and Mrs, KEENER, fruit stands; Mr. AUBREY and lady, plate mirror; Fred BUTLER and sister, fine plush album; Xavier PERDER, dozen linen towels - all of Crystal City; of Festus - Mrs. GORMAN, red linen table cloth; Misses ARMBRUSTER, knit ---- ---- ---- silver knives and forks; Jas. BRIERTON and lady, silver pickle castor; of Hillsboro - R.W. McMULLIN and lady, toilet set in plush case; Wm. CLARK, silver scarf pin; Mrs. JEUDE of Pevely, white spread. (A fold was microfilmed folding out a name and end of sentence indicated by ---- ---- .) Miss Emma DONNELL came home to spend Thanksgiving. She was accompanied by Misses Carrie WILLIAMS, Millie DONNELL and a Miss METCALF. On the 14th ult., near Antonia, the infant daughter of William and Emily BOECHTING, died. This was their first-born and their grief and sorrow is great. LICENSE TO WED - Patrick FITZGERALD and Nellie REDFERN, Thomas L. BURGESS and Justine M. HUG, John A. VAHEY and Mary E. WILLIAMS, Henry C. GUERTHE and Jennerse B. BAILEY, Louis SCHAEFER and Emma M. THEOBOLD. Mr. John STOUSE, recently of House's Springs, writes us from Elk Creek, Texas County, Mo., that he arrived at his new home, near the aforesaid post office, "all right, and I want you to mail my paper to this place. I like the country very well" A newb room sweeps clean, Friend John. We received a note from J.F. DETRICK, late of this county but now running a mill at Tippecanoe City, Ohio, saying: "Please sent my paper to the above address, and give the boys my love; tell them, have settled in business for life here." Wonder why he only sent his love to the boys? On Thanksgiving Day John OHEIM of Kimmswick had a "christening" of one of his annual additions to his family, and celebrated the event with a grand, superb lunch. His guests were numerous and stick to him like leeches all day and part of the night. The affair wound up with a dance in the evening. Henry C. GUENTHER and Miss Jennette B. BAILEY were united in marriage, at Old Ditch, this county, on the 29th ult. Esq. George McFARLAND officiating. We are glad to hear of the 'Squire's good luck, for he had just written to us a few days previous that if some coffee money didn't come soon, he would have to go back to sassafras tea. </HTML>