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- might be Newspaper Article - Thursday, May 5, 1881 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - Hymeneal - Towsley-Calkins - On April 27th, at 1 o'clock, p.m., one of as pleasant gatherings is ever assembled was held at the resident of Nelson Calkins, Perch River, New York, to witness the marriage of their only daughter, Jennie, to Dr. W. D. Towsley, of Holmesville, New York. Between sixty and seventy guests were assembled at the appointed time, the bridal party entered, headed by Miss Frankie Moore, of Pulaski and Mrs. Hattie Calkins, sister-in-law of the bride, accompanying the bride, followed by the groom accompanied by Messrs. Frank and Marcellus Calkins, brothers of the bride. The Rev. Phelps of Taberg, offered prayer, and the Rev. S. F. Danforth of Plessis, in his most excellent and appropriate manner, joined the happy pair in holy matrimony. Then followed the congratulations, wishing the happy pair a long, prosperous journey through life with great happiness. Letters of congratulation and regret were received from others. The presents were beautiful and appropriate. The doors were shortly afterward thrown open and a long table spread with the riches of delicacies presented which was soon surrounded. The Rev. A. M. Woodruff returned thanks to "the giver of every good and perfect gift." All sped on with a true ring of a marriage bell. The bride and groom were accompanied by friends to the 5:10 train, and left for the self with best wishes and a Godspeed. The newly married couple is well and favorably known in Pulaski, both having been students in Pulaski Academy.
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