SOURCE: Donley-Wells marriage announcement, Waynesburg Republican, Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, 6 December 1871, page 3, column 4. (Transcribed by Candice Buchanan.)


"Donley-Wells - On Thursday evening (Thanksgiving), at 9 o'clock, by Rev. Dr. Miller, assisted by Rev. D. A. Pierce at the residence of the bride's parents, Hon. J. B. Donley, and Miss Ella Wells, daughter of Gen. J. H. Wells.

The Groomsmen were Dr. James T. Beazell and R. H. Phelan, Esqr's. Bridesmaids, Miss Mary Phelan and Miss Ida Donley. This was the occasion of a very pleasant time, in which all present participation to the full, both as to fun and feed. The happy couple left at an early hour on Friday morning, on an extended tour of the eastern cities, purposing to be absent some two weeks. The cake was large and delicious."

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