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REEB-BULLOCK

[Welland Tribune, 21 April 1905]

On Wednesday, April 12th, a very pretty function took place at the residence of Mr. T.E. Reeb at “Limestone City”, the occasion being the wedding of J. Frederick Reeb, of the township of Wainfleet, a prosperous young man, a a general favorite among his many friends, to Miss Jennie Bullock, one of Dunnville’s most beautiful young women.

Precisely at two o’clock in the afternoon the Rev. J.C. Stevenson, pastor of the Methodist church, Dunnville, took his position before an evergreen arch, when the bridal couple entered and took their position in under a white bell, which was hung in the centre of the arch, while Miss Lorena Reeb played the wedding march. Roy Zavitz assisted the groom and Miss Nellie Reeb was maid of honor. The bride was attired in a beautiful white silk dress and carried a white roses, while the bridesmaid also wore a white dress and carried pink roses.

After the beautiful service was over, the guests, after congratulating the newly made man and wife enjoyed themselves by partaking of the sumptuous dinner which was served at about four o’clock. All guests were united in saying that they witnessed a very fine ceremony, and they themselves having a splendid time.

The groom’s gift to the bride was a fine mahogany parlor suit and a gold bracelet. To the maid of honor a gold broach with diamond setting, and to the best man a pair of gold cuff links. …………

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