Engagements, Wedding, Anniversary Celebrations

Engagements, Marriages, Wedding Celebrations
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Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, June 2, 1920

MARRIED AT POCAHONTAS
Mr. Peter Mart of Emmetsburg and Miss Margaret Neu of Pocahontas

     Mr. Peter Mart of Freedom township, this county, and Miss Margaret Neu
of Pocahontas were united in marriage at the Sacred Heart church at
Pocahontas Tuesday morning, June 1, the pastor Father Wagner, officiating.
Miss Agnes Neu was bridesmaid and Mr. Stephen Fitzpatrick of this place was
best man. Soon after the performance of the ceremony the members of the
bridal party and a few invited friends repaired to the home of the bride's
parents where a sumptuous wedding feast was enjoyed. Mr and Mrs Mart left
during the day for Des Moines to spend a short time sight seeing. On their
return they will commence housekeeping on the Mart farm east of this city.
     The bride grew to womanhood at Pocahontas. Her parents are among the
respected residents of that place. A few years ago she went to Rochester,
Minn., where she held a position in the Kaler hotel, the largest and finest
at that place. Those who know her speak very highly of her.
     The groom is a son of Mr and Mrs Michael Mart. Mr and Mrs Mart were
pioneers in Freedom township. Mr. Mart is a careful, frugal level headed,
energetic young man and the people of our community esteem him highly. All
who know him, we are sure, will be delighted to learn of the step he has
taken and unite with the Democrat in wishing him and his bride health and
happiness.

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Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, 22 July 1919

MARRIED IN MISSOURI
Mr. Martin Robert McTigue and Miss Ruby Irene Moore.
(Estherville Democrat)

     The wedding of Miss Ruby Irene, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.E. Moore,
and Martin Robert McTigue was solemnized last Tuesday morning, June 24th, in
St. Mary's Catholic church at Excelsior Springs, Mo. The ceremony took place
at 6:30 a.m. before only immediate friends and relatives. Following the
ceremony a wedding breakfast was served the bridal party at the Elms Hotel
at eight o'clock. The happy couple left on their honeymoon which will be
spent at Liberal, Kansas and Minneapolis, Minnesota.
     The bride was attired in a beautiful dark blue traveling suit. Miss
Mary Cullen, of Whittemore, Iowa, attended the bride, and Joe McTigue, a
brother of the groom, acted as best man. She is one of the popular girls of
this county. She was reared to young womanhood and is well and favorably
known by a host of friends. The last two or three years she has been away
completing her education. She has all the qualifications that go to make a
successful partner in life to the man of her choosing.
     The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis McTigue, of Cylinder, Iowa.
He has been employed in the Iowa Savings Bank in this city for the past two
years, where he has made many friends by his courtesy and strict attention
to business. The happy couple start life with the brightest prospects and we
join the many friends in extending congratulations and best wishes for a
happy future.

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Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, 22 July 1919

MARRIED AT DES MOINES
Mr. Wm. Fagan, Son of Dr. Fagan, Selects Miss Ellen Wigen as His Bride
(Ayshire Chronicle)

     The marriage of William Fagan of Laurens and Miss Ellen Wigen of the
same place took place in Des Moines on Wednesday, June 11. They will make
their home in Laurens after a short wedding tour.
     The principals to this affair are both known by practically all of our
readers. The bride is one of the talented daughters of Mr. and Mrs. M. O.
Wigen of Laurens, and for several years has been a very successful school
teacher. She is a fine young lady and we know will make the man who has won
her a real helpmate.
     The groom is the eldest son of Dr. and Mrs. Patrick Fagan. He was born
in Ayrshire and for a number of years attended our schools. He enlisted when
the war broke out and served his country as a soldier for several months. He
is a fine young man and will make a success in life of anything that he may
see fit to follow.
     We extend hearty congratulations to the newlyweds and sincerely trust
that they may live long, be happy and become prosperous.

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Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, 22 July 1919

NITCHALS-MYERS
The Groom Recently Returned to Emmetsburg from Overseas.

Last week, in our hurry to get to press, we overlooked reporting the
marriage of Mr. Harry Nitchals and Miss Cathryn Myers, which took place at
the Assumption church on Monday morning, June 21. The ceremony was performed
by Very Rev. P.F. Farrelly. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Mary
Myers, and the groom by his brother, Mr. Louis Nitchals. Immediately after
the ceremony was performed the members of the bridal party repaired to the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Mulroney where the wedding feast was enjoyed.
Only a few relatives and friends were in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Nitchals
went to the lake during the day where they spent a short time. They will
live on their farm south of this city.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Myers of Nevada township.
She has lived in this community since childhood. She is a young lady of
pleasing personality and possesses the qualities of a careful and successful
home maker. All who know her are pleased to learn of her marriage and are
glad indeed that she is to live in this locality. The groom has resided in
this vicinity for a few years and has impressed highly all who have met him.
He spent more than a year in the service and was for several months in the
hottest of the battles on the western front. He was mustered out with a
record of duty well done- something he will prize during his entire life. He
is a young man of industry and ambition and is steady and dependable. The
Democrat joins numerous well wishers in extending hearty congratulations to
Mrs. and Mrs. Nitchals.

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Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, April 6, 1921

Fogarty-Neary
     Yesterday Mr. William Fogarty of West Bend township and Miss Lorena
Neary of this city were united in marriage at the Assumption church at 7
a.m. Monsignor Farrelly performed the ceremony. The bride was attended by
her sister, Miss Delphine Neary, and the groom by his brother, Mr. Vern
Fogarty. Only a few relatives and friends were in attendance. Soon after the
marriage the members of the bridal party repaired to the home of the bride's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. P.C. Neary, where a sumptuous wedding meal was
enjoyed. During the day Mr. and Mrs. Fogarty left for Des Moines on a
wedding trip. They will visit friends at Grand Junction and other places
before returning home. They will reside on the groom's farm north of Rodman.
     No young lady in Emmetsburg stands higher in our community than the
bride. Her parents are widely and most favorably known. They are old
residents of this vicinity. She attended school at St. Mary's Academy and
after completing her studies she accepted a position in the mercantile
establishment of J.H. Knoblauch. She was tactful, deserving and popular with
the patrons of the sotre and it is needless to say that her services were
highly appreciated by all who met her as well as by her employer.
     The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Fogarty, who have lived in
the vicinity of West Bend for many years. He is a young man of industry and
promise and will no doubt soon win his way to the front among the
successful, prospective farmers of our county. We join a large number of
well wishers in extending hearty congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Fogarty.

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Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, April 6, 1921

WERE MARRIED AT WATERLOO
Mr. William Edgar Morling of Emmetsburg and Miss Helen Clare Roche of Cedar
Rapids.

     The Democrat is surprised to learn that Mr. William Edgar Morling and
Miss Helen Clare Roche of Cedar Rapids were united in marriage at the M.E.
parsonage at Waterloo on Friday evening, March 25, Dr. E.J. Lockwood, the
officiating pastor. The ring ceremony was used. Only a few intimate friends
and relatives were in attendance.
     The bride and groom are well and most favorably known to a large number
of our readers in this county. The bride taught in the public schools of
Emmetsburg for a couple of years and two years later was employed in the
schools of Grundy Center, where she had charge of the domestic science
department. She is a daughter of Mrs. Lois E. Roche of Cedar Rapids. She
took her course in Coe College at that place. She was held in very high
regard by our many citizens while she was in Emmetsburg and all will, we are
sure, be pleased to learn that she has become the wife of one of our most
worthy young men.
     The groom has lived in Emmetsburg since boyhood. He is the oldest son
of Attorney E.A. Morling. After finishing his course in our local schools he
attended Morningside College at Sioux City and was later a student at
Cornell College. He is a young man of high purpose, industry and ability and
he has a pleasing personality. To know him is to respect him for his
sincerity and candor. He has for some time been employed in his father's
office and is deservedly popular among the business and professional people
of our community. Mr. and Mrs. Morling will, of course, make their future
home in this city. The Democrat joins a host of well wishers in extending
congratulations.

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Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, April 6, 1921

MARRIED AT SPENCER MONDAY
Mr. Ralph Rhinehart and Miss Marion Lee, Both of Ruthven

J.A. Berg of Ruthven, who was in Emmetsburg yesterday, informed our
reporter that his salesman, Mr. Ralph Rinehart and Miss Marion Lee went to
Spencer Monday where htey were united in marriage. The bride is a daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. O.S. Lee of that place. She is said to be a very deserving
young lady. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Rinehart. He has been in
the employ of Berg & Brennan for a couple of years and is a capable,
upright, tactful young man. Mrs. and Mrs. Rinehart will of course make their
future home in Ruthven. Their many friends throughout the county wish them
health and happiness.

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Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, December 3, 1919

THREE SISTERS ARE BRIDES.
Two of Grooms from Mallard and One from Garner.

Thanksgiving day a triple marriage was performed at the M.E. parsonage in this city, Rev. Norman McCay officiating. The brides are all sisters and are accomplished and worthy daughters of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Jolliffe, who are among the old and respected citizens of Ellington township. The unions were Mr. Senious Christiansen of Garner and Miss Bessie Jolliffe, Mr. Elmer Nicol of Mallard and Miss Sadie Jolliffe and Mr. Howard Reese of Mallard and Miss Mabel Jolliffe. The brides were gowned in white satin and georgette. A triple ceremony was performed. Messrs. Charles and Ray Jolliffe accompanied them as witnesses. The three couples enjoyed a splendid Thanksgiving dinner at the Waverly hotel in this city.
Mr. Christiansen recently returned from overseas and Mr. Nicol and Mr. Reese are well and favorably known in the vicinity of Mallard. Mr and Mrs. Christiansen will make their future home at Garner. Mr. and Mrs. Nicol left on the evening train for Assumption, Illinois, to visit the groom's parents. It is not very often that three sisters are brides on the same day. The Democrat extends hearty congratulations to the honored parents as well as to the contracting couples. We sincerely wish the young folks health and happiness.

WERE MARRIED AT OMAHA.
Mr. William Murray and Miss Josephine Wiggen

(Ayrshire Chronicle)
     The wedding of Miss Josephine Wigen and Mr. William Murray, occurred at Omaha, Neb. on Wednesday, Nov. 12. No one but the relatives and friends in Omaha were present when the ceremony was solemnized. We have been unable to gather any further particulars.
     The bride is the charming daughter of our respected towns-people, Mr. and Mrs. George Wigen. She was born and has grown to womanhood in this community. She graduated from the public schools since which time, up until about two years ago she stayed at home and at odd spells clerked in stores. About two years ago she took a course in commercial work, since which time she has worked as stenographer at Sioux City. She is a fine young lady and all who know her respect and love her for her beautiful traits of character and her kind disposition and cheerful manners.
     The groom is an entire stranger to the writer hence it is impossible for us to say anything about him, although we do know that he is an expert pharmacist and has a responsible position with a large drug concern in Omaha. He made a short visit here recently and all who saw him were much impressed with his appearance.

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Palo Alto Reporter
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Sep 14, 1894

MARRIAGE VOWS.
Frank B. Gregg and Miss Mary Pumphrey United in Marriage.
     The residence of J.R. Pumphrey, on Union street, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Tuesday evening.
     The contracting parties were Miss Mary Pumphrey, eldest daughter of Col. and Mrs. J.R. Pumphrey and Mr. Frank B. Gregg, of this city.
    The marriage was solemnized at 7 o'clock, the Rev. W.J. Johnson, of the Methodist Episcopal church, officiating in the presence of a large number of guests-nearly one hundred invitations having been issued.
    Mr. Matthew Grier acted in the capacity of best man for the groom, while Eva Chrysler, of Lake Park, performed the same office for the bride, and as the party stepped amid the beautiful decorations for the marriage rite to be performed, it presented a very impressive scene.
    The house and grounds were beautifully illuminated as befitted so happy an occasion, and the parlors were tastefully decorated.
    Both Mr. and Mrs. Gregg are well and favorably known in this vicinity and it is with satisfaction we learn of their determination to continue their residence in Emmetsburg where Mr. Gregg is connected with the land office firm of Brown & Richards.
    The happy couple were the recipients of a profusion of valuable presents and showers of well wishes from hosts of friends.
    The happy couple left on the 9 o'clock train for Burlington, Kan. to spend a few weeks with Mr. Gregg's relatives at that place, where a reception will be tendered them. They will visit points in Colorado before returning to the city to begin housekeeping under, the REPORTER hopes, a lucky star.

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Palo Alto Reporter
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
November 19, 1897

Murphy---McNally
     The marriage of Mr. Lawrence Murphy and Miss Annie McNally, took place in Assumption church, Tuesday morning, November 16, 1897, at 8:30 a.m. The ceremony which united the happy couple was performed by Rev. J.J. Smith pastor of the church.
     The bride was attended by Miss Katie Joynt, while Mr. T. Joynt was groomsman. After the ceremony at the church, the bridal party repaired to the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Miles McNally, a few miles west of town, where a marriage feast had been prepared for the occasion. A large number of friends had congregated here in honor of the occasion and celebrated the affair in a very joyous way. The newly married couple were the recipients of many beautiful and useful presents from their friends.
     The bride is the daughter of Mr. Myles McNally, one of the oldest and best known citizens of this county. She is a young lady of winsome ways and has a host of warm and admiring friends in Emmetsburg and vicinity.
     The groom Mr. Lawrence Murphy, is one of the rising young farmers of Emmetsburg's township. He is highly spoken of for his integrity and other admirable traits.
     The REPORTER joins with the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Murphy in wishing them a bright and happy journey together down life's pathway.

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Palo Alto Reporter
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
November 19, 1897

Thompson-Peterson.
     Wednesday evening at 6:00 o'clock, at the home of the bride's mother in Freedom township, the marriage of Miss Nettie Peterson and Wm. Thompson was solemnized. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Case, pastor of the Congregational church, and took place in the presence of the immediate relatives of the contracting parties. After receiving the congratulations of their friends, an elegant wedding supper was served.
     The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Paul Peterson, and is well and favorably known in Emmetsburg and vicinity. She is a young lady of excellent qualities of mind and heart and was deservedly popular with the young people.
     The groom Mr. William Thompson, is a young man of sterling qualities. He is of excellent habits, honest and industrious, and manly in all his dealings with his fellow men. He is a prosperous farmer and has a home all ready fixed up in which the young couple will start up house-keeping immediately.
     The REPORTER joins the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson in wishing them a happy and prosperous journey through life.

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Palo Alto Reporter
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Friday, October 7, 1898

Brown-Donovan
Mr. James Brown and Miss Lizzie Donovan, both of Ayrshire, were united in marriage at the Catholic church in Ayrshire on last Monday morning at 9:00 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Carroll and took place in the presence of a large number of friends and relatives. The bride was attended by her cousin, Miss Anna Rutledge, and Daniel Donovan was groomsman. After the ceremony a large number of guests gathered at the home of the bride's parents where an elegant wedding feast was served. The marriage festivities lasted all day and even the night was made merry in honor of the occasion. Many useful and beautiful presents were given the happy couple by their numerous friends and well wishers. The young couple are among the best known and most popular of people of Ayrshire and vicinity and all united in extending to them their best wishes for their future happiness and prosperity. They will make their home in Ayrshire.

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Palo Alto Reporter
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Friday, April 28, 1899

CUPID STILL LIVES
This Week was a Good one for Weddings.

This past week has been a pretty good one for weddings, as no less than six occurred on Tuesday and Wednesday.

McCOY-RYAN
The marriage of Mr. Charles McCoy and Miss Mary Ryan took place in Assumption church Tuesday morning at 7:30 o'clock. The ceremony which made the happy twain one was performed by Rev. J.J. Smith and took place in the presence of quite a number of the relatives and friends of the contracting parties. The bride was attended by Miss Amy Ryan, while a like service for the groom was performed by Mr. D. Joynt. After the ceremony at the church the bridal party went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Ryan, in Emmetsburg township, where an elaborate and sumptuous wedding feast was served to a large number of guests. The wedding festivities lasted into the evening.
Mr. and Mrs. McCoy are well and favorably known to a large number of Emmetsburg people and all unite in wishing them a happy and prosperous wedded life. Among the rest the Reporter extends its best wishes.

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Palo Alto Reporter
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Friday, April 28, 1899

CUPID STILL LIVES
This Week was a Good one for Weddings.

This past week has been a pretty good one for weddings, as no less than six occurred on Tuesday and Wednesday.

CULLEN-NOLAN
   Wednesday morning at 7:30 o'clock the marriage of Mr. Alexander Cullen and Miss Josie Nolan was solemnized. The ceremony took place in Assumption church and was performed by Rev. J.J. Smith. Numerous relatives and friends of the contracting parties were present and witnessed the happy event.
   The bride was attended by Miss Maggie Welch while James Cullen was groomsman. After the ceremony at the church the newly wedded couple drove to the home of the bride's parents where a wedding breakfast was served.
   The bride and groom are both popular among the young people of Emmetsburg and all respect and esteem them for their true worth. The Reporter extends its best wishes and trusts their journey down life's pathway will be a happy and prosperous one.

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Palo Alto Reporter
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Friday, April 28, 1899

CUPID STILL LIVES
This Week was a Good one for Weddings.

This past week has been a pretty good one for weddings, as no less than six occurred on Tuesday and Wednesday.

DONLON-McCRAE
   The marriage of Peter Donlon and Anna McRae, of Graettinger, was solemnized in the Catholic church of that city Wednesday morning. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J.J. Kelly and took place in the presence of quite a number of the relatives and friends of the contracting parties.
   The groom is well known in Emmetsburg, having lived here for a number of years. He is a brother of P.H. Donlon, former County Superintendent of the county, and has a host of friends. The bride is one of Graettinger's most estimable young ladies and has a large circle of friends in that place.
   The Reporter extends its best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Donlon and trusts that life has many blessings in store for them.

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Palo Alto Reporter
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Friday, May 12, 1899

Happily Wedded.
   Tuesday morning, at nine o'clock, the marriage of Mr.M.T. Bradley of Vernon township and Miss Alice McEvoy, of Osgood, was solemnized in Assumption church, in this city. The ceremony took place in the presence of a goodly number of relatives and was performed by Rev. J.J. Smith. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Josie McEvoy, and E. Bradley, a brother of the groom, performed a like service for him.
   After the ceremony the bridal party drove to the home of the bride's parents, Mr .and Mrs. E.P. McEvoy, in Walnut township, near Osgood, where a delicious and sumptuous wedding dinner was served to a large number of relatives.
   The bride is a daughter of Mr. E.P. McEvoy, one of the best known and highly respected citizens of Palo Alto county, and is a young lady esteemed for her personal worth and true womanhood.
   The groom, Mr. M.T. Bradley, is also highly respected and esteemed by a large number of friends. He has a fine farm in Vernon township, and in the course of a few days he and his bride will settle on it.
   The Reporter extends its best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Bradley and trusts that their married life may be a long, happy and prosperous one.

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Palo Alto Reporter
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Feb 10, 1899

MEEK-HASTINGS
The marriage of Mr. George H. Meek to Miss Ella E. Hastings, took place in this city on Saturday afternoon, February 4th. The ceremony which united the young people in wedlock was performed by Justice T.L. Crose. This young couple comes from Silver Lake township, the groom being the son of Samuel Meek, who is well known in the southwestern part of the country. He is a young man of exceptional habits, and is well liked by a large circle of acquaintances. His bride is the daughter of Mrs. Rufus Hastings, and is a young lady of estimable qualities, and popular with the young people of Ayrshire and vicinity. The young people have the best wishes of the Reporter.

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Palo Alto Reporter
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Feb 10, 1899

THOMPSON-HARVEY
The marriage of W.B. Thompson and Georgia R. Harvey, of Ruthven, was solemnized on last Saturday. The ceremony which united the two, was preformed by Rev. Henry Brown, of the Christian church at Ruthven, and took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Hovey, of Ruthven. The bride is one of the most estimable young ladies of Ruthven, and has a large circle of warm friends in that city. The groom is unknown to us, but we understand that he is highly respected by all who know him. The Reporter trusts that their pathway through life will be strewn with earth's choicest blessings.

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Palo Alto Reporter
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Feb 10, 1899

A DOUBLE WEDDING.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. S.J. Stanley of Ruthven was the scene of a double wedding on Tuesday in which their two daughters were given in marriage. Miss May Stanley was united in marriage with John W. Thorn of Gaylord, Iowa, and Miss Jennie Stanley and Moody J. Grow, of Gaylord, were also united in marriage. The officiating clergyman was Rev. Henry Brown, pastor of the Christian church.
The grooms are associated in business in Gaylord and are capable, industrious men, and highly respected in the community in which they live. The brides are among the popular young ladies of Ruthven and are respected and loved for their womanly qualities. The Reporter extends its congratulations and trusts that life has many blessings in store for them.

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Palo Alto Reporter
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Mar 10, 1899

Happily Wedded.
    The marriage of Vincent Higley and Martha Gohr took place in this city on Monday, March 6th, at 2:00 o'clock. The ceremony which united the happy couple was performed by Mayor Stuehmer, and was witnessed by a few friends of the bride and groom.
    The groom, Vincent Higley, is the son of John Higley, one of the well known and prosperous farmers of Fairfield township. He is a young man of sterling manhood, and is highly respected by all who know him.
    His bride, Miss Martha Gohr, now Mrs. Higley, is the daughter of Herman Gohr, a respected and well-to-do farmer of Fairfield. She is a young lady admired by all for her true womanly qualities. The Reporter joins the many friends of the young couple in wishing that their journey through life may be a happy and prosperous one. The young people will go to house-keeping on a farm in Independence township.

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Palo Alto Reporter
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Friday, October 14, 1898

Married.
The marriage of Jno. S. Cullen and Biddie Mulroney took place at the Catholic church at five o'clock Monday morning. The words which made them man and wife were pronounced by Rev. P.A.R. Tierney. The bride who is from Palo Alto county, south of Emmetsburg, is highly spoken of by her acquaintances and we have no doubt will be an excellent life companion. The groom is the junior member of the firm, Cullen Bros., and has been in business here in various lines for several years and has a large circle of friends who join the Champion in wishing him and his bride a happy life.-- Whittemore Champion.

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Palo Alto Reporter
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
October 14, 1898

Twenty-Five Years Wedded.
    On last Tuesday evening occurred the twenty-fifth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Will Robbins. They were invited to spend the evening at C.F. Bliven's and were much surprised to find quite a company of their most intimate friends.
    They were presented with a beautiful oak rocking chair, Col. Ormsby making the presentation speech. An original poem was read by Mrs. L.C. Bliven, after which refreshments were served in the dining room, the entire company being seated around the table. Toasts were given by Dr. Jackson. T. Lane, Mrs. Watson, A.L. Ormsby, Mr. Tyson, Mrs. E.S. Ormsby and others.
    A very enjoyable evening was spent and one long to be remembered by the participants.

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Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
February 11, 1920

WIGDAHL-KNUTSON
    A very pretty home wedding took place at the Thore Knutson home in this city on Friday, January 30, at 8 p.m. when Miss Nettie Knutson was united in marriage to Mr. Leonard J. Wigdahl. Rev. L.O. Wigdahl, father of the groom, performed the ceremony, which was followed by a three course wedding dinner. Only a few of the immediate relatives and friends of the bride and groom were present. The young couple left early the next morning for a ten day visit with relatives in the eastern part of the state. They will be at home to their friends after March 15 on the Wigdahl farm southeast of Ruthven.
    The bride is a daughter of Mr. Thore Knutson. She was born and reared in this vicinity and received her education in the Ruthven high school graduating in 1903. Since that time she has been making the house comfortable for her father. She is a very competent housekeeper, has a winning personality and is a general favorite among her friends.
    The groom is a son of Rev. and Mrs. L.O. Wigdahl. He was educated in the Ruthven high school, after which he engaged in farming for several years. Later he went to Montana where he proved up on a claim, returning to Ruthven last fall. He is a sturdy and industrious young man and his success is a foregone conclusion. The Free Press joins the many friends of the young couple in extending congratulations.

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Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
Jan 28, 1920

POWERS - JOHNSON
Mrs. Barbara Powers of this city and J.P. Johnson of Ruthven, Iowa, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at high noon today at the parish home of the Catholic church, Rev. G.P. Murphy officiating. The bride was attired in a beautiful slate gray gown of silk tricolette and was attended by her niece, Miss Bernetta Huey, who wore blue messaline. Leo Huey, nephew of the bride, acted as best man. Following the ceremony the bridal party went to the home of Mrs. Carl Huey, 616 Fourth St. N.W. where a four course wedding dinner was served. A program of piano selections was played during the dinner by Miss Viola Huey. There were twenty-six guests present. The rooms of the Huey home were artistically decorated with carnations and ferns. William Johnson of Sway City, Iowa was among the out of town guests. After a wedding trip which will include the cities of Milwaukee, Chicago, and other points they will be at home to their many friends in Ruthven, Ia. Mrs. Powers is well known in this vicinity. Mr. Johnson is a prominent business man of Ruthven and both have the best wishes of a host of friends-- Rochester Minn. Bulletin.

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Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
February 18, 1920

O'NEIL - CAPENER

    A pretty wedding took place at the Rev. Rice home in this city on Friday Feb. 13th when Miss Nellie Florence Capener was united in marriage to Mr. Chas. E. O'Neil. Rev. Rice performed the ceremony which was followed by an excellent six o'clock dinner.
    The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Capener, who lives north of town. She was born and reared in Lake Township and received her high school education at Lake Center and Evansville, Wis., and attended the State Teachers' College at Cedar Falls. Since then she has made a very successful teacher. She has a winning personality and a great many friends. She was attired in a gown of white satin trimmed with silver overlace and beading. Miss Amy Johnson was bridesmaid and wore Copenhagen blue silk.
    The groom is a son of Mrs. O.E. Platter. He served in the army for two years and spent five months in the trenches and went over the top several times. He is an industrious young man and has a host of friends. He wore a conventional suit of black and Mr. Lewis Capener, a brother of the bride, acted as best man.
    Mr. and Mrs. O'Neil will be at home to their friends after March first on the Capener farm in Lost Island Twp.

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Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
February 18, 1920

GRANGE-NELSON
    On last Wednesday afternoon at four o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Hughes, occurred the marriage of Mr. Walter Grange and Miss Elizabeth Nelson. Only a few of the immediate relatives of the contracting parties were present at the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. Wilkinson. The young couple left on the evening train for Sioux Falls, for a short wedding trip after which they will return to Ruthven and will commence housekeeping on the Grange farm southeast of town.
    The groom is a son of S.S. Grange. He has lived all his life in this community and we doubt if there is any young man who is more genuinely popular than Walter Grange. He is frugal, industrious and a very successful farmer.
    The bride is the daughter of Mr .and Mrs. O.B. Nelson, who lives a few miles west of this city. She also has lived her life in this vicinity until a few years ago when, after finishing her school work, she went to Nevada, Iowa, where she entered the hospital and took up nursing. She is now credited with being an expert in her chosen profession. She has a host of friends in this community and is a general favorite among her acquaintances.
    We join their friends in wishing them success and happiness.

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Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
February 18, 1920

KENNEDY - HICOCK.
    On Tuesday morning at eight o'clock at the Sacred Heart parsonage in this city occurred the marriage of Mr. John Kennedy of this city to Miss Enid Hicock, of Coon Rapids, Iowa. The ceremony was performed by Rev. P.J. Connolly, after which a sumptuous wedding repast was served by the groom's mother, Mrs. J.F. Kennedy. The bride was accompanied by Miss Winifred Kennedy, sister of the groom and Mr. John Waldron of Ayrshire acted as best man.
    The groom is a son of Mrs. J.F. Kennedy, of this city. He came here with his mother in 1915. He is a very deserving young man and possesses the qualities that are necessary to make a success of life. He is well and favorably known here, as well as in Spencer where he worked for some time.
    The bride is a daughter of Mrs. C. Hicock of Coon Rapids, Iowa. She was born, reared and received her education in that city. She is a winning young lady of many personal attractions, and will do her share toward making the Kennedy home a happy one.
    We extend congratulations and wish them every success.

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Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
September 2, 1925

SANDVIG- CHAMBERS.
    Miss Pearl Sandvig and Mr. E.L. Chambers were married at the Lutheran church in Ruthven on Tuesday, September 1st at 11 o'clock. Rev. L.O. Wigdahl preformed the marriage ceremony in the presence of only immediate relatives and friends. The ring service was used, Gladys Sandvig being the ring bearer.
    Miss Gladys Sandvig, a cousin of the bride, was the bridesmaid, and Walter Harris of Rolfe, was the best man. Miss Hilda Goard played the Gongrins wedding march and Miss Theovina Ostherhus sang three solos: "To-Day," "At Dawning," and "Oh Happy Home."
    After the ceremony, forty alumni guests were served to a two-course dinner, the rooms being decorated in yellow colors and flowers. Rev. L.O. Wigdahl acted as toastmaster, Rev. L.O. Wigdahl acted as toastmaster, and the witnesses were: Misses Mable Johnson, Hilda Gaard, Lenora and Theovina Ostherhus.
   Immediately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Chambers left on an extended wedding trip to Iowa City. They will make their future home at Pocahontas.
    The Free Press joins the many friends of the newlyweds in wishing them much happiness as they journey through life together.

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Ruthven Free Press
Ruthven, Palo Alto, Iowa
September 2, 1925

LARSON- RICKER
    A quiet wedding occured Monday, September 7th, when Mr. Gay Larson of Ruthven and Miss Mary Ricker of Linn Grove were united in marriage at Linn Grove.
    The ceremony took place at six o'clock in the afternoon at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ricker. Rev. Thompson of the Presbyterian church officiated using the ring ceremony. The couple were attended by Miss Phoebe Rice and Mr. Ted Grange of Ruthven.
    After the ceremony the guests enjoyed a good wedding supper. The bride is not very well known here but she is a very capable and attractive young lady and will make many friends in Ruthven.
    The groom is well known to the people of this community, having lived most of his life in Ruthven, with the exceptions of three years in the army. He is a very conscientious and industrious worker and is to be congratulated by all his friends.
    The couple left that evening for Moberty, Mo., for an outing and expect to return to Ruthven to make their future home.

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Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, January 6, 1904

Celebrated Their Golden Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. B. Chronholm, of Fairville, celebrated their golden wedding on New Year’s eve, surrounded by a large number of friends and relatives who assembled to assist them to making the occasion a memorable one. They received many tokens of the high esteem in which they are held by the people of the neighborhood in which they live.
Mr. Chronholm was born in Borniunda, Sweden, in 1822. Mrs. Chronholm was born in Hoxerod, Sweden, in 1832. They were united in marriage in their native country December 31, 1854. They moved to Brooklyn, New York, in 1868 and in 1875 came to Palo Alto county and purchased the farm on which they at present reside. They have six sons and daughters namely, Mrs. Mary Benjamin, of Chicago; J.A. Chronholm, of Estherville; H.H. Chronholm, of Armstrong; Mrs. L.H. Fry of Radcliffe, Iowa; Mrs. J.A. Bliss, of Ruthven and Oscar Chronholm, of Fairville. Mr and Mrs. Chronholm are enjoying excellent health for people who are so far advanced in age and bid fair to pass many more happy years together.

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Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, June 8, 1904

Hantleman-Vottler.

Mr. Charles Hantleman and Miss Kate Vottler were married at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vottler, of Fairfield township, last Wednesday evening. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Georgie and was witnessed by a large number of relatives and friends. At the close of the brief rite, a reception was held, which was followed by feasting and festivities lasting for several hours. The groom is a most creditable young man and possesses the qualities that merit and win success. The young lady who has given him her heart and hand is a member of one of the best families in the community in which she resides and has well earned the esteem in which all who have met her hold her. The Democrat wishes Mr and Mrs. Hentleman a successful, gladsome journey though life.

Were Wedded at Osage.

Mr. E.W. Carpenter, of this place, and Miss Lulu Seekins were married at the home of the bride at Osage, Iowa , Wednesday, June 1^st. They arrived in this city Saturday evening and are comfortably located in one of Mrs. Acers’ residences in the first ward. Mr. Carpenter is an artistic painter and has business rooms over the Joynt & Wollner implement store. He is a genial, companionable young man and has, during his year’s residence in Emmetsburg, made many friends. The bride is one of Osage’s best young ladies and has impressed most favorably all who have met her. The Democrat extends hearty greeting to Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter.

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Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, June 15, 1904

TWO WEST BEND MARRIAGES
From the Advance

KLINGE – JOHNSON

Mr. Fred E. Klinge and Miss Caroline K. Johnson were married at the Presbyterian church in West Bend , May 8, Rev. Forde officiating. The principals in this happy affair are well and favorably known by many of our readers. The groom is the trusted manager of the H.L. Jenkins Lumber company’s yards at Rodman and is a social favorite wherever known. The bride is a daughter of John Johnson, one of Fern Valley ’s prosperous farmers. The Advance joins with other friends in congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Klinge.

DORWEILER – MERSCH.

Mr. Louis Dorweiler, of Ottosen, and Miss Barbara Mersch, of West Bend , were married at Estherville June 8^th. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dorweiler and possesses his good share of the sterling characteristics of the family. He is manager of the Inter State Lumber company’s yard at Ottosen. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Mersch and is an admirable young woman in every respect. Mr. and Mrs. Dorweiler have the best wishes of all their many acquaintances.

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Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, June 22 1904

Anglum-Smith

                Married.- At the Catholic church in this city, on Wednesday morning, June 15^th, Miss Winnifred Anglum to Mr. Thomas J. Smith, both of this place.
                The young people are well and favorably known in this community. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Anglum and a young lady of a mild, even disposition and possessed of the many qualities that tend to make a good wife. The groom is one of our most industrious farmers and a young man of worth. They will make their home for the present on the groom’s father’s farm north of town.
                The Chronicle desires to be first in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Smith a long and prosperous life.—Ayrshire Chronicle.

Married in New York Thursday

Mr. Dwight G. McCarty, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. B. McCarty, was married at Ontario , New York , Thursday, June 16, to Miss Genevieve Craven of that place. Full particulars have not yet been learned, but we understand that Mr. and Mrs. McCarty will go by boat from Boston to Washington and from there to St. Louis to visit the exposition and will arrive in this city about July 1^st. They will commence housekeeping in the residence lately vacated by Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Drybread. The groom will graduate in the law course at Harvard university this week, having spent three years at that institution. It is his intention to enter his father’s law office in a short time. The bride, as we understand is a graduate of Iowa college, where Mr. McCarty first met her. The groom is one of our very best young men. Having completed courses at one of Iowa ’s leading colleges and the great university of Harvard , he is well equipped intellectually for the duties of his chosen profession. Aside from this he is self-reliant, studious, and is a gentleman of most exemplary habits. The Democrat joins his many friends in wishing him and his bonny bride a joyous career.

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Emmetsburg Democrat
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Wednesday, June 29 1904

Married at Assumption Church this Morning.

Mr. M.L. Murphy and Miss Lizzie Redmond were married at Assumption church this morning at 8 o’clock, Rev. M.J. Costello officiating. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Maggie Redmond and the groom by Mr. Daniel Clare. The wedding breakfast was served at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Higgins, of this city, where the bride has made her home for a number of years. Only the immediate relatives of the bride and groom were in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy will leave on this evening’s passenger train for St. Louis and will spend ten days or two weeks at the Louisiana Purchase exposition. On their return they will commence housekeeping in this city until next year when they will probably move into Mr. Murphy’s farm in Emmetsburg township.
The bride has been a Palo Alto girl since childhood. She attended St. Mary academy for a number of years. She has taught school for several terms and has proven herself a capable, earnest worker. She is a young lady whose success in life has been solely the reward of personal merit. She is reserved and judicious, though she is in no sense lacking in ambition and energy. Mr. Murphy is one of the community’s most exemplary young men. To know him is to respect him, for his personal traits are such as to command the admiration of all thinking people. We know of no young man, who is more deserving of success in life than is genial, upright, candid M.L. Murphy. The Democrat joins the many friends of the contracting parties in wishing them health and happiness.

Pffiffner – Thyle

                Wednesday afternoon Mr. Harry Pfiffner and Miss Ethylen Thyle were united in marriage at Trinity church., Dr. W.T. Jackson officiating. Miss Hinkley was maid of honor and Misses Pfiffner, Brown, Jackson and Shadbolt were attendants. Miss Grace Watson was flower girl. Mr. Art Thiele was best man. Messrs. Joyce, Laughlin, Theile and Lyman acted as ushers. The bride was gowned in white crepe de cheine with chiffon trimming and wore a veil of tuile. She carried bouquets of pink peonies. The flower girl wore an accordian pleated dress of white silk. The groom, best man, and ushers were attired in conventional black, afternoon suits. The church was elegantly decorated for the affair and everything passed off smoothly. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents, MR. and Mrs. C.G. Thyle. Only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties were in attendance. The home and lawn were grandly beautified for the occasion. In the evening Mr. and Mrs. Pfiffner left over the Milwaukee for Chicago and from there went to St. Louis where they will spend a couple of weeks at the Louisiana Purchase exposition. On their return they will be at home to their friends at the residence of the bride’s parents.
                The bride is one of Emmetsburg’s most worthy young ladies. She is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.G. Thyle, who have given her every advantage within their means. She is affable and prepossessing and has a wide circle of friends especially among the younger people of our city.
                The groom, who is a son of Mr .and Mrs. H.J. Pfiffner, is a partner of C.G. Thyle in the jewelry business, and is one of Emmetsburg’s most enterprising, capable, respected young men. He has friends by the hundred and all who know him must admit that he is worthy of them, for he is a gentleman in all that the word implies. The Democrat wishes the happy pair a long, joyous, prosperous wedded career.

Were Married Wednesday Evening.

                Wednesday evening Mr. George D. Sturtevant and Miss Gertrude Edna Blanchard were married at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Milham in this city, Rev. S.R. Beatty, pastor of the M.E. Church , officiating. The bride was gowned in cream crepe de cheine and carried bride’s roses. She was attended by her sister, Miss Lulu Blanchard, of Mitchell , South Dakota . The latter was gowned in white mull. The groom was attended by his uncle, Mr. George Southwell. Both were attired in conventional black. The parlors in which the ceremony was performed were as beautifully decorated as the genius, zeal and skill of toe in charge could suggest. Only a few relatives and invited guests were in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Sturtevant have commenced housekeeping in their handsome new residence on Main street .
                The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.E. Blanchard, of Mitchell , South Dakota . She is a graduate of the University of South Dakota , located in that city. She is a young lady of musical as well as intellecutal attainments. She has lived in Emmetsburg during the past five years, during the greater part of which time she has taught music. She ranks among the very best young ladies of our community, her demeanor, self-reliance, and zeal in the lines in which she has been active being such as to win her the regard of those how have met her.
                The groom is the only son of Mr and Mrs. J.M. Sturtevant. He has resided in Emmetsburg since boyhood and is a graduate of the Emmetsburg high school. He was also a student at Cornell college for some time. He has, since leaving school, been engaged with his father as a contractor and builder and has given unusually close attention to business for one of this years. He is industrious, exemplary, upright, and courteous and can justly be called a model young man.
                The Democrat extends earnest greetings to the newly wedded couple.

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Emmetsburg Democrat; Wednesday, July 6, 1904

Were Married Wednesday
Wednesday afternoon, Mr. Kurton Whitson, of Oaconna, South Dakota, and Miss Mabel Letson were married at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Lstson, of this city, Dr. W.T. Jackson officiating. Only the immediate relatives of the bride and groom were present to witness the affair. Mr.and Mrs. Whitson left for Jefferson, Iowa, Thursday to spend a week or ten days visiting the former’s parents, after which they will return to Emmetsburg and then go to Oaconna to live on their farm located near that place.
The bride is a young lady who has long enjoyed well deserved popularity. She has spent all her life in this community and with her growth to years of maturity there has been a corresponding growth of esteem for her by friends and acquaintances. The groom is said by those who have met him to be a young gentleman of industry and personal worth. He met his chosen one while living on his homestead in South Dakota, she also having filed a claim in the same neighborhood. The Democrat joins their many friends in offering hearty good wishes for their health, happiness and prosperity.

Were Married Today.
Mr. E.A. Branagan and Miss Fanny Guerdet were united in marriage at the Graettinger Catholic church this morning, Father Kelly officiating. The bride was attended by Miss Louise Guerdet and the groom by Mr. Joe Joyce. The wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride’s mother in Vernon township, only a few relatives being present. Mr. and Mrs. Branagan will leave this afternoon for Colman, South Dakota, to commence housekeeping. Personal compliments from the Democrat will not be in order in this particular instance, except that we wish the newly married people a blissful, prosperous career.

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Emmetsburg Democrat, Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa; Wednesday, September 7, 1904.

Doerning -- McNally.

Tuesday morning, Mr. J.B. Doerning, of Vernon Township , and Miss Rose E. McNally, of this city, were united in marriage at the Catholic church, Very. J. J. Smith officiating. Miss Anna McNally acted as bridesmaid and Mr. Arnold Doerning as groomsmen. The wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. McNally. Only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties were in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Doerning left on last evening passenger train for Boone County where they will spend three weeks visiting the grooms parents and other relatives. They will make their future home at Vernon where Mr. Doerning is engaged in farming for some??. The bride is one of Emmetsburg's best young ladies. She is a graduate of St. Mary Academy , having been a member of the class of 1902. She was that year awarded the medal for proficiency in Christian doctrine, which is annually given via the AOH. There were a large number of contestants. She has since been teaching school and has been doing the best of work in the classroom. She is a beautiful, accomplished young lady and fortunate indeed is the young man who has won her select as his life companion. Mr. Doerning is highly spoken of by those who have met him, though he is a comparative stranger in this section. The Democratic extend hearty congratulations.

Meyers -- Higgins

Mr. John Frederick Meyers, of this city, and Miss Katherine Higgins, of Fairfield Township, were married at the Catholic church at Whittemore Tuesday morning, Father Dullard officiating. The bride was attended by Misses Agnes Higgins and Ellen Meyers and the groom by Messrs. Michael Higgins and Patrick McBride. After the marriage a grand reception was held at the home of the bride's mother, which was very largely attended by guests from Whittemore, Algona, Emmetsburg, and other places. Mr. and Mrs. Meyers will leave for Dubuque today and will also visit other points. On their return they will commence housekeeping in one of the Ryan residences in the fourth Ward. The bride is one of the most worthy young ladies of the eastern part of the county and has many warm friends where known. She is a member of a most excellent family and has good opportunities. The groom is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Meyers, who are among our old and respected residents. He is a tasty, courteous young man and will doubtless make a success of life's undertakings. The Democrat wishes the newly wedded couple a happy and prosperous matrimonial journey.

Were United Wednesday.

Mr. William Nelson and Miss Esther E. Lawretson were married at the Danish Lutheran Church in Lost Island Township last Wednesday, Rev. C. Krogh officiating. After the short ceremony was performed, the newly wedded couple drove to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Nelson, of Emmetsburg Township , where one of the largest wedding gatherings ever witnessed in the county was held. During the afternoon 85 of the elderly people feasted and enjoyed themselves and in the evening over 200 young people were received and entertained. The dancing and other amusements were enjoyed until a late hour.
The contracting parties are widely and favorably known. The bride is a young lady of exceptional personal worth, and is most highly esteemed by all who know her. Mr. Nelson is one of Island Township 's well-to-do farmers, and is an excellent young man. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson will commence housekeeping at once in their Highland home. The Democrat wishes them health and happiness.

Kobe -- Arbogast

Mr. L. E. Kobe and Miss Jessie Arbogast were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Arbogast, Monday, September 5, at 3 p.m., Rev. S. R. Beatty, pastor of the M.E. church of this city, officiating. They contracting parties will spend a couple of weeks visiting at Des Moines and other points, after which they will commence housekeeping in one of the cottages, just west of the high school building. Both are most worthy young people, and are deservedly esteemed by their many acquaintances. The Democrat wishes them joy and good fortune.

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Emmetsburg Democrat; Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, IA; Wednesday, September 28, 1904

Married Wednesday Evening.

            The marriage of Mr. James Edgington Schooley and Miss Lena Amelia Gusland took place at the M. E. Church last Wednesday evening, Reverend S. R. Beatty officiating. The sacred edifice was handsomely adorned in pink and white for the occasion. The aisles were carpeted in white, the entire scene presenting an appearance that was as inviting as it was pleasing to the eye.
            The bride was given away by her mother, Mrs. Amelia Gusland. Miss Myrle Schooley was made of honor. The bridesmaids were Misses DeEtta Dickison, Emma Siegele, Ruby Stone, and Edna Gusland. Little Hortense Mayne was flower girl. The groom was attended by Mr. George D. Helgen The ushers were Messrs. John A. Duffy, John O. Morris, Lloyd Refsell, and Charlie Young. The bride was gowned in Pean de Frantz, wore a white tuile veil, and carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums. The maid of honor was dressed in Cecelian and carried a floral bouquet. The bridesmaids wore Persian lawn. Each had a bouquet of flowers. The groom, of course, was dressed in black.
            There were about 400 invited guests in attendance. After the ceremony a brief reception for the immediate relatives and friends of the contracting parties was held at the home of the bride's mother.
            Mr. and Mrs. Schooley left on Thursday morning's passenger for Newton , Iowa , the former home of the groom, where they will spend a week or ten days visiting, after which it is their intention to take a trip to the St. Louis exposition.
            The bride is one of the best known young ladies in Palo Alto County . She was engaged as clerk in the dry goods store of J. H. Hinkley for some time and later held a similar position in James Gowan's store. When Mr. Mayne was appointed as postmaster, he selected her as his assistant -- a position she held until September 1, when she resigned. She is a most affable young lady and made many friends for herself and her employees. Her high standing, socially and otherwise, is freely acknowledged by all who know her.
            The groom came to this county from Newton four years ago. He has since resided on a farm in Emmetsburg Township . He is bright, well educated, and most companionable and those who have met him recognize his worth as a gentleman and a citizen. We understand it is his ambition to become a physician his father having attained distinction in the profession.
           The Democrat extend hearty congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Schooley.