3/28/2009:
Some cows are born for greater fields. Such was the fate of a gentle cow belonging to Bob Hinman, of Alexander, North Dakota.
The cow was known for her docility, so aside from her regular duties as a milk cow, she became the officiator for local "shivarees," or mock wedding ceremonies.
On this date in 1934, Hinman's cow was required for just one such ceremony. When Tony Pedersen and his new wife were spotted in Alexander three weeks after their wedding, a group got together and borrowed the cow. They set the bride on the cow and had the groom lead the animal and a parade of friends in and out of businesses and all over town. They celebrated "with much noise and merriment," into the "wee small hours of the morning."
In fact, one might say that they partied until the cow came home.
By Sarah Walker
Sources:
The McKenzie County Chronicle, p.1, April 5, 1934