Shep's Place Family Tree

Fifty guests were present. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. N.E. Powell of Parkersburg after which a sumptuous repast was served to all which did ample justice. The social feature of the evening was very enjoyable.

The respect and esteem in which the bride was held was shown by the following lists of handsome presents which she received: Mr. and Mrs. E. Chapman, parcels; Miss Dimmi Chapman, tidy; Miss Nettie Chapman, pair Jelly dishes; Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Chapman, table linen and dozen napkins; Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Chapman, pair pickle dishes; Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Winkleblack, dozen desert dishes; Mrs. Charles Sattes, half-dozen napkins; Mrs. William Shank, Clifton, dozen napkins; Shank Brothers, Clifton, camp rocker; Miss Carrie Shank, Clifton, tidy; Mr. and Mrs. George Moredock, rocking chair; Mr. and Mrs. C. Young and daughter, Ida, silver butter dish and butter knife; Misses Jennie and Belle Hutchinson of Mason, silver pickle stand; Mr. and Mrs. Donally, dozen silver knives; Mr. and Mrs. J. Beach and son, Newton, half-dozen silver tablespoons and table linen; Mr. and Mrs. R. Allen, half-dozen water goblets and water pitcher; Mr. and Mrs. Cap. Brown, elegant center lamp; Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Farrell, tea set; Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Hanna, silver teaspoons and fruit stand; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edwards, tea set; Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Boggess, Japanese bracket; Mr. C. T. Shank, bread plates. ‎[What was a tidy?]‎