Jackson County, Illinois  , marriage Hall - Allison
Murphysboro,   07 October 1896

Wedded For Life
Mr. Sylvester HALL and Miss Elizabeth ALLISON
United in Marriage Yesterday Afternoon

The Lutheran church was the scene yesterday of another popular wedding.  The
contracting parties were Mr. Sylvester HALL, of Birmingham, Ala., and Miss
Elizabeth Neal ALLISON of this city.  The ceremony occurred at 3 p.m., Rev.
W. LITZELL, pastor of the church, officiating.  The church was beautifully
decorated with potted plants, ferns and flowers of the season.  The wedding
march was begun at 2:30 and at 3 o'clock sharp, the happy couple was made
man and wife.

Messrs. Neal ROBESON, of St. Louis, and W. S. SPRAGUE, of Birmingham, Ala.,
acted as best men.  Misses Marguerite HILL, of this city, and Jessie NEAL,
of Dallas Texas were the lovely bridesmaids.  Messrs Ralph ALLISON, brother
of the bride and Frank ROBESON, of St. Louis were the ushers.  A large crowd
was present to witness the ceremony.  Many handsome and valuable presents
were given.

Immediately following the ceremony the bridal party were driven to the
Illinois Central depot, where they took the train for St. Louis.  They will
reach home (Birmingham) tomorrow afternoon at 4 p.m., where they will be "at
home" to their many friends.  A score of their friends were at the depot to
bid them God speed on their journey through life.  As they boarded the train
they were treated to a shower of rice, which was quite a surprise to the
groom

Miss ALLISON was one of Murphysboro's most popular young ladies and her
husband is indeed fortunate in hi prize.  Their acquaintance was formed
while she was in Birmingham on a visit to her sister.  Mr. HALL is a worthy
gentleman of that city and has a polished appearance.

May they enjoy many rich blessings in their southern home.
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[Submitted by Karima Allison, grand-niece of Elizabeth Neal Allison, July
14, 2005]karima@insightbb.com