The Republican
Darlington, Wisconsin
Friday, January 3, 1879
The marriage of Mr. Metcalf Hillary and Miss Mary Jane Alderson, took place at the residence of the bride’s mother, at 7 o’clock on Christmas evening. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. R. Pengilly. The attendants were Miss Sarah Hillary, sister of the groom, and Mr. Joseph Alderson, cousin of the bride.
The festivities connected with the event were enjoyed by a large circle of friends. The presents were many, of which the following is a partial list:
Bread board and rolling pin, J. Thompson;
Table cloth and one dozen napkins, Miss M. Harker and brother;
Toilet set, Miss Rose Spensley;
Dozen napkins, Mr. M. Beaton;
Crochet bedspread, Mr. Willie and wife;
Silver butter knife, Miss Belle Harker;
Set of tea spoons, butter knife, and sugar spoon, Bride’s mother;
Set silver forks and butter knife, Wm. Hodger;
Silver sugar spoon, Mrs. M. J. Cottingham;
Table cloth, Miss Sarah Alderson;
White bed quilt, Mr. J. Horsley and wife;
Table linen, Miss M. Gibson;
Table linen and bed quilt, Rosa Alderson;
Dozen towels, Master and Mamie Horsley;
Breakfast linen, J. Buxton;
Dozen napkins, Miss A. Noland;
Table cloth, Hattie Peddlety;
Crock of butter, Mrs. H. Horsley;
Sack of flour, Mr. T. Cottingham;
Handkechief box, Mr. Wm. Trestrail;
Glass cake stand, Mr. and Mrs. Nattrass;
Set of goblets, Miss M. A. Harker;
Paper holder, Mr. J. Prouse and wife;
Set of glass, Mrs. Wm. Bell;
Tea set, Mrs. W. Horsley;
Tureen, Mrs. M. L. Metcalf;
Set of silver spoons, Mr. Fred Miller;
Letter box, Frank Horsley;
Toilet set, Miss Rosena Richards;
Pair vases, Miss Evans and Mr. Buxton;
Glass fruit stand, Mrs. T. Hillary;
Toilet set, Miss Jennie Dent;
Safety lamp, Mr. C. Alderson;
Syrup can and preserve dish, Mrs. Richards;
Large lamp, Miss Sarah Hillery;
Cabinent-case and photograph album, J. Trezona and wife;
Syrup can and aircastle, Mr. E. Carveth;
Cruet stand, Mr. O. Cottingham and wife;
Set of silver knives, Mr. B. Spensley and wife;
Glass water pitcher, Mrs. J. Hillary;
Silver cake-basket, Mr. T. McNulty and daughter;
Pair vases, R. Howel;
Glass water pitcher, J. Alderson;
Set of silver tea spoons, J. Cottingham;
Table linen, Mr. E. Hillery and wife;
Set of plates, Mrs. Horsley;
Glass water pitcher, Kit Alderson;
Silver castor, Dr. Godfrey and wife.
~ROVER.
NOTE: Per this news article, the marriage took place 25 Dec 1878.
