The Gathering Room

February 1890  Henry and Maude Wellman Wedding Announcement

As  seen in the Daily Magnet Newspaper delivered once a month to Lee Center.

A large and merry party assembled Wednesday Evening at Mr J.R.Tait's, to witness the marriage of Mrs Tait's sister,Mrs Maud Spencer to Henry Wellman. The couple were united by Rev J.H Saule in his usual and impressive manner. He spoke of the solemnity of the occasion in a few well chosen words.The brides maid was Miss Allie Tait, of Amboy, and the best man was Harry Hale of Lee Center. Over the bride and groom,as they stood facing the assembly, a bell was tastefully arranged with flowers and evergreens.. The room was also decorated with sprigs and wreaths of Arbor vita.. after the ceremony was concluded,all joined in wishing the newly wedded couple success and joy through life. The company then adjourned to the dining room, where a sumptuous repast had been prepared. All did ample justice to the viands, after which time the company spent a short time in pleasant conversation.Among the many presents was a couple set of dishes, silver knives and folks, together with many articles of useful and ornamental nature.Mr Wellman's young friends presented him with a nice easy chair.There were many friends from a distance.The bride's mother,Mrs William Tait, of Bismark Iowa,came and will make her daughter a visit, Mrs Mr. and Mrs Webster of Minn., who have been traveling through the east, Mrs Oldfield and J .H. Oldfield of Downers Grove, and C.H. Oldfield of Cullison, Kansas.At a late hour, the company wended their way homeward, well satisfied and wishing Mr. and Mrs. Wellman a long and happy Life

*"Hank" and Maude are the grandparents to the five Wellmans..Howard Jr, Don, Helen, Karen and Cindy.

I had to giggle a bit as I read this old newspaper clipping. . I have questions with it., maybe my sister can clarify