Tehama County CA Archives Marriages.....Chipman, Isabel - Finnell, James Stevenson December 7, 1892
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Sacramento Daily Record-Union, December 9, 1892
“FINNELL-CHIPMAN. 

A Brilliant Society Wedding Event in Red Bluff. 

Marriage of James Finnell, a Wealthy Young Farmer, to a Niece of General 
Chipman. 

The Red Bluff “News” of yesterday gives the following account of a brilliant 
society event that took place in that city on Wednesday: 

On Wednesday evening [December 7] a brilliant throng crowded into St. Peter's 
Church to witness the nuptials of Miss Isabel Chipman, niece of General and 
Mrs. N. P. Chipman, and James Finnell, son of John Finnell, well known 
throughout Tehama County. In addition to their scores of friends in Red Bluff, 
friends came from many other places, including Napa, Marysville, Chico, 
Sacramento and San Francisco. 

The little church seemed to beam forth a loving benediction upon this first 
bride and groom that have plighted their troth at its altar. The decorations 
were almost entirely of green. Ivy trailed in graceful lines over gas fixtures, 
up the walls and over arches; the altar was a bower of palms, ferns and foliage 
plants, while on the arch immediately over the altar was a lover's knot of 
smilax draped with white ribbon. The effect was unique and elegant. 

The first notes of Prof. Madsen's orchestra sounded Lohengrin's march as the 
bridal party entered in the following order: Ushers, George Payne and Frank 
Cadwalader; Miss Alice Chipman and Earle Curtis; Miss Hazel Curtis and Miss 
Bessie Safford; Miss Julia and Miss Mary Root. Bridesmaids: Miss Josie Cone and 
Miss Nickerson; Maid of Honor, Miss Jessamine Blossom. Then came the bride 
leaning on the arm of General Chipman. She was met at the altar by Mr. Finnell 
and his groomsman, Simpson Finnell. 

Rev. T. H. Gilbert impressively read the beautiful marriage service of the 
Episcopal Church, while the orchestra, in subdued tones, breathed the prayer 
from Freischutz. 

The bride's gown and her presents are worthy of the occasion. The front of the 
gown was of white French crepe over white satin with a girdle of pearls, giving 
the empire effect. The back was of white corded silk, made with a watteau pleat 
extending into a superb court train. It was cut square-necked and trimmed with 
orange blossoms, while the same flowers decorated the front and sides of the 
skirt. Immense Duchess sleeves of corded silk and a filmy veil added their 
beauty to the costume. She wore a necklace of pearls and diamonds. This 
necklace consists of a single row of pearls, to which another row is festooned 
by three bow-knots of diamonds, while pendant from each knot was a single large 
pearl. In her hair gleamed a magnificent diamond star; both of these ornaments 
are the gifts of the groom. 

The bride's gift to the groom was a handsome seal ring. 

The maid of honor, Miss Jessamine Blossom, wore an exquisite gown of white 
French crepe and satin. It was cut decollette and trimmed in Bertha style with 
lovely lace of old Flemish design. Her hair was dressed high and ornamented 
with gold combs. She, as well as the entire bridal party, carried Catherine 
Mermet roses. 

Miss Josie Cone wore a gown of white crepe, trimmed with passamenterie; it was 
cut decoletto and made with a train; her ornaments were diamonds. 

Miss Nickerson of St. Helena wore a gown of white crepe trimmed with white 
velvet and made en train and decoletto. 

Misses Alice Chipman, Hazel Curtis, Julia and Mary Root were all gowned in 
white silk. 

At the conclusion of the service the orchestra pealed forth the joyous notes of 
Mendelssohn's march. 

Mr. and Mrs. Finnell, followed by the bridal party, repaired to the residence 
of General and Mrs. Chipman, where everything was in readiness for the hundreds 
who had been bidden to the marriage festivities. During the evening 
refreshments were served. Dancing was engaged in and the festivities were 
prolonged until a late hour. 

Mr. and Mrs. Finnell left on the 5:20 train for Coronado and other points 
south. They will make their home near Red Bluff, much to the satisfaction and 
pleasure of their friends in Tehama County.” END

Additional Comments:
Sacramento Daily Record-Union, December 9, 1892 (Friday), Page 4, Column 5.

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