The wonderful surprises you may find in old newspaper articles! You have a
treasured piece of Grandma's silver. In researching the old local newspaper
you may just find the story behind that family heirloom. Below are a couple
of examples of wedding gifts received by these Mariposa County pioneer
families.
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CORNELL-WILLS wedding May 13, 1893 Mariposa Gazette

Last Wednesday at noon, Mr. Samuel C. CORNELL and Miss Allie WILLS were united in marriage, at the home of the bride in Cathey's Valley.
Although only relatives and intimate friends of the young couple had been
invited, yet they made a large assemblage, by the time all had congregated.
A beautiful floral arch and bell had been arranged on the front veranda, just above the parlor door, and under this the contracting parties took their places, and were soon made one by Rev. Mr. CLARK.
The bride's dress was of cream silk, elegant in texture, and simplicity of style.

The WILLS family has long been noted for its number of beautiful and
charming women and Mrs. CORNELL is no exception to the prevailing
rule. She has always been a favorite with all who knew her, for both her
bright, winning manners, her earnest Christianity, and her husband can
safely set her value as "far above rubies."
The groom is one of Mariposa's boy's, although he has made his home in
Merced. He is a quiet, industrious young man, most exemplary, in
his habit, and has scores of warm friends here, as well as in Merced. He has
held the office of City Clerk for some time, and is ambitious and
deserving enough to attain higher positions. The young couple have the best
wishes of all, for their smooth sailing down life's stream.
Those who attended the wedding, from Mariposa, were: Mr. and Mrs. S. P.
O. COUNTS, Mrs. W. D. EGENHOFF, Rev. C. E. CLARK and wife,
Misses Kate MORRISEY, and Daisy FARNSWORTH.

Following is a partial list of presents received by the young folks:
Pickle dish, J. HOWELL and wife; Silver salt set, A. F. PEDREIRA; Fruit
knives, Mr. and Mrs. H. CORNETT; Case of silver, Merced
Bank; Silver salt shakes, M. ZIRKER and Max UNGER; Mirror, bred, cake and fruit knives, J. WILKINSON; Silver egg set, J. OLIVER; Silver syrup
jug, M. LEGGETT; Full Silver tea set, Merced Native Sons; Silver fruit dish,
Mrs. J. GIVENS; Pie knife, Kate THOMB and Jennie THRIFT; Silver
tea set, Mr. and Mrs. S.P. COUNTS; Silver salt shakers, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. DUNCAN; Gold watch from groom; Butter knife and sugar spoon, Mr. and Mrs. WHITE; Silver napkin rings, Mrs. J. K. PRICE; Nut picks, Mr. and Mrs. RADCLIFFE; Carving set, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. POOLE; Sugar spoon, J.DUNNAWAY; Silver card receiver, Mr. and Mrs. RUDDEL; Painting, Mrs.EGENHOFF and Miss ROWLAND; Easel, Mrs. H. LESSMAN.
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JEFFERY- CANOVA wedding July 15, 1893 Mariposa Gazette
Wedding Bells (note I have just included here the gifts- the complete article
is found via the link below-)

Mr. CANOVA, Cow and calf; Mrs. Canova, Castor and 1/2 doz. pillow cases; Mr. and Mrs. J. GOSS, Bed spread; Amelia CANOVA, Cake
stand and 1/2 doz glass sauce dishes; James and John CANOVA; Two table cloth; Annie CANOVA, 1/2 doz napkins; Willie CANOVA, Salt and pepper
cellars; Mrs. JEFFERY, Silver knives, forks and spoons; Mr. and Mrs. T. J.
BROWN, Table cloths, silver butter knife and sugar shell; Mr. and
Mrs. J. THOMPSON, 1/2 doz silver tea spoons; Ida JEFFERY, Napkin rings; Baby THOMPSON, Chair tidy; Viola THOMPSON, Tidy; Daisy HILLIARD, 2 towel and pair lace pillow shams; Mrs. HILLIARD, Table cloth and towel; Mrs. CHICKERON, Quilt; Leonora GAZZOLO, Tidy; Annie DEGNAN, Towels; Mrs. G. W. HARLOW, Tidy; Mr. and
Mrs. HOLTZEL, Butter knife and sugar shell; Lida B. PARKER, Toilet bottles and tidy; Lizzie LINDSEY, White silk handkerchief; Mrs. W. J. LANYON, Fruit dish; Mr. BRUSCHI's family, Tea set;
Mrs. J. P. YOUNG, Glass set; Mrs. L. GOSS, $10; Mary GAZZOLO,
Pitcher; Aurelia BOGOLIO, Crochet tidy; Clara SHIMER, Pair pillow shams; Willie JEFFERY, Towels and silk handkerchief; E. W. SMALLEY, Bed spread;
J.P. HOPKINS, $20; Henry BOISSE, $10; Tom JENKINS, $10; Miner HILLIARD, $5; Willie HILLIARD, $5; Preston HILLIARD, $5; Hiram HEDGES $5.
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You can find the complete JEFFERY/CANOVA wedding article and many more Mariposa
County marriage articles here:
http://www.mariposaresearch.net/marriage.htm

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