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December 12, 1837
The Caledonian
Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont
What is this article about?
Alderman Peters' sister marries at his home; shortly after the ceremony, his wife suddenly dies while preparing wedding cake parcels, highlighting a remarkable coincidence of joy and sorrow.
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"I thought thy bridal bed to have deck'd."
A Wedding And A Funeral.-Rarely does it fall to our lot to record a more remarkable act of Providence. than that of which we are now called to speak. We yesterday announced the marriage of the sister of our friend Alderman Peters, at his own house, and this day we record the death of his estimable wife--a lady beloved by all her acquaintances for her domestic virtues and other excellent qualities-an event, as we are informed, almost coincident with the marriage. She was in her accustomed health and spirits during the morning, and after the marriage ceremony was engaged in putting up parcels of the wedding cake for her friends. Feeling suddenly ill, she went to her bed, and as she rested her head upon her pillow-expired! The coincidence is as touching as the bereavement will be deeply felt by her numerous family and friends. How suddenly the transition! A cypress wreath for the wedding garland! The theme is one for the muse of Mrs. Sigourney. N. Y. Com. Advertiser.
A Wedding And A Funeral.-Rarely does it fall to our lot to record a more remarkable act of Providence. than that of which we are now called to speak. We yesterday announced the marriage of the sister of our friend Alderman Peters, at his own house, and this day we record the death of his estimable wife--a lady beloved by all her acquaintances for her domestic virtues and other excellent qualities-an event, as we are informed, almost coincident with the marriage. She was in her accustomed health and spirits during the morning, and after the marriage ceremony was engaged in putting up parcels of the wedding cake for her friends. Feeling suddenly ill, she went to her bed, and as she rested her head upon her pillow-expired! The coincidence is as touching as the bereavement will be deeply felt by her numerous family and friends. How suddenly the transition! A cypress wreath for the wedding garland! The theme is one for the muse of Mrs. Sigourney. N. Y. Com. Advertiser.
What sub-type of article is it?
Extraordinary Event
Curiosity
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Fate Providence
Tragedy
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Wedding
Funeral
Sudden Death
Providence
Coincidence
Bereavement
What entities or persons were involved?
Alderman Peters
Alderman Peters' Wife
Alderman Peters' Sister
Where did it happen?
Alderman Peters' House
Story Details
Key Persons
Alderman Peters
Alderman Peters' Wife
Alderman Peters' Sister
Location
Alderman Peters' House
Story Details
Marriage of Alderman Peters' sister at his home is followed almost immediately by the sudden death of his wife, who expires upon resting her head on the pillow after feeling ill while packaging wedding cake.