This post was contributed to the Crawford County Chapter of OGS by Kristina Stearley as part of the Florence Siefert Scrapbook in 2010.
The scrapbook is compiled from undated, unidentified newspaper clippings involving events in the lives of Crawford County citizens living in or having connections to New Washington, Tiro, Shelby, Sulphur Springs, Chatfield, Bucyrus, Ashland, Mansfield, and other areas. Only minimal spelling or punctuation corrections were made. Unreadable areas are shown by underlines, dots &/or question marks. This collection has been scanned, “optical character recognized” (OCR’d), proofed, then coded for HTML by volunteers of the Crawford County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society. Since the copies are not of the best quality errors may have been made. Please contact us if you find corrections needing to be made or can verify any missing dates which could be added.
MERRY WEDDlNG CHIMES
A. H. Schwemley and and Miss Tillie R. Biber Join Hands.
Do you hear those bells a ringing?
It is with great pleasure that we chronicle, in the very shadow of the departing year, the marriage of the genial and popular dry goods clerk, A. H. Schwemley and Miss Tillie R. Biber, a very estimable young lady and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Biber, which occurred at the Lutheran church last Wednesday (a)fternoon December 30, 1891, to 2 o’clock; and the fact that we will be able, in the very dawn of the New Year, so to speak, to waft the glad tidings of this happy event to the readers of the HERALD, is not only a source of pleasure to us, but to our readers as well.
The day which was selected for the important occasion dawned beautifully and grandly and seemed to have donned a wedding attire of beautiful sunshine, as if vying with the young couple to appear the more beautiful. The church where was to take (p)lace the ceremony, was clad in more than its usual apparel. The decorations were appropriate, suggestive and beautiful, and bore evidence of refined taste. One feature of the decorations which attracted universal attention and which deserves special mention was a white bell suspended above the hymeneal alter.
Long before the time set for the ceremony the people wended toward the church until all the available space was occupied, eager to witness the impressive ceremony. Promptly at the appointed hour the bridal party, accompanied by Miss Callie Huber, as bridesmaid and J.H. Biber, brother of the bride, as groomsman, entered the church. As is usual on such occasions, all eyes were centered and fixed upon the contracting parties, and it is not to be wondered that at times the contracting parties yield to embarrassment, but in this, the worthy pair under consideration, was not found wanting. Both parties were composed and apparently oblivious to the fact that the eyes of hundreds of spectators were centered upon them. Their demeanor during the entire ceremony was without fault and beyond criticism. Not only was the composure of the contracting parties admired, but their appearance as well. They were beautifully and tastefully attired, as were also the attendants.
After the ceremony which was conducted by Rev. Ebert, the bridal pair, attendants and the host of invited guests repaired to the home of the bride’s parents 1/2 mile north of town to enjoy the luxurious festivities which only such occasions afford.
The congratulations and compliments which were bestowed upon the well mated pair, is but a faint indication of the high estimation in which the couple is held by the public. Both parties are well and favorably known by all in this vicinity and no words on our part can add any lustre to their characters.
The boat is launched and the voyage is begun. How smoothly she drifts toward the sea! Let her voyage be accompanied by a cloudless sky, and let the tempests which she may encounter be mild and brief. May she sail safely throughout her voyage and cast anchor in the harbor of felicity.
We are glad to announce that Mr. and Mrs. Schwemley will commence housekeeping in this city at once. The following is a list of presents received by the happy pair:
Check $50.00, silver castor, Starks prayer book, English bible, extension table, set chairs and rocker, Silver fruit dish, bracket lamp, fancy table spread, fancy throw, silver cake stand, silver pickle castor, 2 fancy lamps, set silver knives and forks, manicure set, set irons, set silver teaspoons, bread knife and set knives and forks, linen throw, 2 linen table cloths, 2 turkey red table cloths, turkey red table spread, 3 prs. linen towels, chair tidy, 3 bed spreads, paper rack and photos. set luster band plates, cups and saucers, 1 1/2 doz. linen napkins. Set sauce dishes, set wine glasses, fancy glass ball, set sauce dishes glass fruit dish, wine set. 2 cuspidors, fancy work basket, pair vases, cake stand, box of flowers, 1/2 doz. silver teaspoons, glass water pitcher, set goblets, small lamp, bracket shelf, fancy banner; 2 knockers.
