----Sources: COLBY PHONOGRAPH (Colby, Wis.) 08/28/1890

Pierce, Jessie M. (27 Augl 1890)

Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents in Abbotsford, Wis., Aug. 27th, 1890, at 8 o’clock p.m., Allen L. Kromer of Grand Rapids, Wis., and Jessie M. Pierce, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Pierce, Rev. C. D. Scott of Colby officiating.

A few personal friends were gathered to witness the ceremony which makes two one, and in token of their friendship gave gifts both costly and beautiful. The groomsman and bridesmaid escorted the parties to their positions on a mat composed of ferns and golden rod, with a horseshoe of white daisies between them. The impressive ceremony over, congratulations were extended to the happy pair, after which the company partook of the bountiful supper provided. The couple were escorted by their friends to their newly furnished house, and the new home was dedicated with prayer and a song was sung with piano accompaniment, by Mr. and Mrs. Kromer. The company then wished them "goodnight" and departed.