Married, at the parsonage of the Christian church in Memphis, on Saturday, January 7, 1905, at about 3:30 p.m., Mr. Lewis C. Adams and Miss Stella M. Hohstadt. Both of the contracting parties are residents of Scotland county, and the ceremony was performed by Elder M. J. Nicoson, pastor of the local Christian church.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Lewis C. Adams married Stella M. Hohstadt 7 Jan 1905
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MABEL CUNNINGHAM AND ADAMS MARRIED LAST WEDNESDAY AUGUST 1
A very beautiful wedding ceremony was solemnized at the parsonage of the officiating minister, Wednesday morning, Aug. 1, at eight o’clock, when Mabel Cunningham the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Cunningham became the happy bride of Ralph Adams, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Adams. Rev. Olsen, pastor of the Methodist Church, officiating. The bride and groom’s parents, Kenneth Cunningham, Mrs. A. S. Olsen and family being present.
The bride was beautifully attired in blue georgette trimmed in lace. She wore black slippers. The groom wore the conventional blue.
The groom is well known in Memphis and the community where he was born and reared. He is an industrious young farmer, a young man of sterling qualities, and has great possibilities of a successful life. His good judgment has been evidenced by the choice he has made.
The bride is also a product of this county and a young lady of pleasing personality amiable disposition, and a noble character.
Both parties come from well known families living northeast of Memphis, who have a host of friends to wish them well upon this matrimonial voyage.
After a brief visit to their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Adams of Memphis, they motored to the Black Hills, South Dakota, to be gone indefinitely.
They will make their home on his father’s farm northeast of Memphis.
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RUTLEDGE COUPLE MARRIED
Miss Margaret Balfour is Bride of Robert L. Adams Thursday
Miss Margaret Balfour, oldest daughter of J. T. Balfour, and Robert L. Adams, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Adams, both of near Rutledge, were married at 2:?? o’clock Thursday afternoon, July 4, by Rev. T. E. Spurling of Kirksville. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ha [unreadable] street of Rutledge.
The bride is a graduate of the Maplewood high school at St. Louis in which city she has been employed until the last year. The bridegroom was a member of the graduating class of 1931 at Rutledge. They will live on a farm south of Rutledge where Mr. Adams is engaged in farming with his father.
They will leave within a few days on a wedding trip to California and various places of interest in the west.
Friday night they were given an old fashioned charivari by their friends at the home of his parents.
Adams-Balfour Marriage, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 11 Jul 1940, p. 1, col.7
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Mary Jane Starbuck Weds St. Louis Man
Miss Mary Jane Starbuck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Starbuck, 202 East McPherson Street, and Rolly O. Adams, son of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Adams, of Maywood, were married Friday evening at 8 o’clock in St. Louis. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. James Heaton, pastor of the Southwest Baptist Church of St. Louis.
The bride wore a wedding gown of white embroidered pique, princess style and an old fashioned nose gay bouquet. Mr. J. T. McArtor, sister of the bride and matron of honor, wore her own wedding gown of white mousseline de sole and a corsage of red roses.
Mrs. Adams attended the K. S. T. C. and was a member of the Delta Sigma Epsilon social sorority. She is a graduate of the School of Nursing of Missouri Baptist Hospital, St. Louis, and from the School of Anesthesia at Grace Hospital, Detroit, Mich. She was surgical nurse at the Hollywood Hospital, Hollywood, California, prior to her position as anesthetist at the Missouri Baptist Hospital the last five years. At present Mrs. Adams is school nurse in the Webster Groves Public Schools.
Mr. Adams attended Culver-Stockton College, at Canton, and is a graduate in Electrical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. He is employed with the Wagner Electric Corporation, as a transformer test engineer.
Mr. and Mrs. Adams left at once for a vacation trip through Colorado.
Adams- Starbuck marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 15 Aug 1937, p. 3, col. 3
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J. W. ADKINS AND MISS HANEL ARE MARRIED
The marriage of John W. Adkins to Miss Ida May Hanel took place at Jewel church on Sunday evening, July 23, at 7 o’clock in the presence of a few near relatives. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. F. Duckworth, pastor of Jewel church.
After the extending of congratulations they proceeded to the home of the bridegroom where refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. Immediately afterwards the happy couple motored to LaPlata where they took the 10:33 train to Lake Geneva, Wis.
Mr. Adkins is the only son of J. C. Adkins and is known throughout the county as a great leader in Sunday school and religious work. His bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harve Hanel, a prominent family living near Unionville.
This worthy couple has a wide circle of friends who join in wishing them many years of happiness.
They will be at home to their friends at their farm 6 miles northwest of Kirksville, after August 5.
Adkins-Hanel Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 27 Jul 1922, p. 1, col. 7, Thursday
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Miss Carrie Barb, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Barb, of Downing, and Vernon Alexander, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Alexander, of near Downing, were united in marriage at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. E. T. Whitakre in Downing, on Saturday, January 12, 1924.
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Jess G. Anderson, of Bancroft, Kan., and Miss Reva Dunham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dunham, of 710 South Sixth street, were married Wednesday night at 10:30 o’clock at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. Ralph M. G. Smith. Mr. Anderson came here to attend the Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery, and will be graduated in May.
Anderson-Bancroft Marriage, Brashear, Missouri, The Brashear News, 21 Apr 1932, p. 4, col. 3
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M. K. Anderson, of Kirksville, and Mrs. Maxine Lippincott, of LaPlata, were married at Macon April 22. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson expect to move here May 1.
Anderson-Lippincott Marriage, Brashear, Missouri, The Brashear News, 28 Apr 1932, p. 4, col. 2
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JEANETTE HOPE WED TO JAMES E. ARMSTRONG
Green City Couple Married Sunday; To Live in Kansas City
Miss Jeanette Hope, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Hope, of Green City, became the bride of James E. Armstrong, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ercel Armstrong of Green City, Sunday evening at 8:30 at the Mount Pleasant Methodist Church. Rev. David K. Pegues officiated at the double ring ceremony.
Mrs. Luella Darr, sister of the bride, played the traditional wedding marches. Preceding and during the ceremony she played “The Day of Golden Promise,” “Because,” and ‘With This Ring I Thee Wed.”
Miss Genevieve Sharver sang “O Promise Me” and “Always,” accompanied by Mrs. Mary Palmatary of Unionville.
The alter was decorated with an arch of flowers and ferns surrounded with large baskets of gladolias [sic] and ferns.
The candelabra was lighted by Miss Lyndall Hope, sister of the bride, and Miss Romelle Armstrong, sister of the bridegroom. They wore matching ballerina length dresses of white organdy over yellow taffeta and white carnation corsages.
Miss Marva Jean Cox, niece of the bride, served as flower girl, wearing a white nylon organdy dress. She scattered red rose petals before the bride.
The bride, escorted by her father, wore a ballerina length gown of white embroidered organdy over a satin-filled bodice and a full gathered skirt. Her fingertip veil was fashioned from a tiara of seed pearls and orange blossoms.
She carried red roses mounted on a white Bible, a gift of her grandmother, Mrs. Clara Downing.
Mrs. Zelma Cox served as matron of honor for her sister and Miss Eunice Armstrong, sister of the bridegroom, was bridesmaid. Mrs. Cox wore a ballerina length gown of white nylon organdy over lavender taffeta and Miss Armstrong wore a ballerina length gown of white nylon over aqua. Both wore small hats of organdy and net, matching their dresses and corsages of pink carnations.
Mr. Armstrong chose as his best man Fred Darr and the ushers were Donald Hope, brother of the bride, and Frank Armstrong, brother of the bridegroom. The men were attired in light business suits and wore white carnation boutonnieres.
The bride’s mother wore a navy dress with pink accessories and a corsage of red roses. The mother of the groom wore a floral print with pink accessories and a corsage of white carnation.
Following the ceremony a reception was held in the church parlor. Mrs. Kenneth Downing and Mrs. Donald Hope presided over the reception table, which was decorated with a white lace tablecloth and floral arrangements surrounding a three-tier wedding cake topped with a miniature bride and groom.
Immediately following the reception the couple left for a short honeymoon. The bride chose for going away a navy silk shantung suit with white linen accessories and a corsage of red roses.
After they return they will make their home at 3706 Park, Kansas City.
Mrs. Armstrong is a graduate of the Green City High School with the class of 1950 and is now employed with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers in Kansas City.
Mr. Armstrong attended the Green City High School and served in the U. S. Navy for four years and is now employed at the General Motors Corporation in Kansas City, Kan.
Armstrong-Hope Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 23 Jul 1952, p. 5, col. 4 & 5
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Mary Brookhart To Be Wed August 10
Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Brookhart of Lewistown are announcing the approaching marriage of their daughter, Miss Mary Brookhart, to John Burleigh Arnold, son of Mr. and Mrs. Egbert F. Arnold. The wedding will take place Sunday, August 10, at six o’clock at the Lewistown Christian Church.
Miss Brookhart graduated from the Teachers College this spring and was a member of Delta Sigma Epsilon sorority. She will teach in Excelsior Springs this fall.
Mrs. Arnold was also graduated from the Teachers College this year and was a member of the Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity. He will resume his law studies at the University of Missouri this year.
Arnold-Brookhart Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 23 Jul 1952, p. 8, col. 4
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Martha Kite Bride of M. J. Augustine
Marshall J. Augustine and Martha Ann Kite, of Hurdland, were married at the home of Rev. Ralph M. G. Smith, 1013 E. Harrison, Friday evening at six o’clock. The double ring ceremony was used.
The bridegroom is the son of Mr. md Mrs. Harmon Augustine, of Lewistown. He is a graduate of the Lewistown High School and also of the Kirksville State Teachers College in the class of ’50. He is teaching commerce in the Hurdland High School.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Gertrude Poore, of Hurdland. She is a graduate of the Hurdland High School and is employed at the Wells Lamont Glove Factory at Edina.
She wore a dress of navy blue crepe with black accessories and a corsage of red roses
Their attendants were Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Gnuse, of Lewistown. Mrs. Gnuse wore a dress of French taupe with brown accessories and a corsage of white carnations.
The couple will make their home in Edina.
Augustine-Kite Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 04 Jan 1951, p. 6, col. 5, Sunday
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HYDE-AYLWARD
A very beautiful wedding occurred at the home of R. F. Hyde and wife January 14, 1925, at 6 o’clock Wednesday evening, when their daughter Miss Bessie and Mr. Jesse Aylward were joined together in holy wedlock. Rev. R. W. Custer speaking the words that made them one.
A wedding march was played by the groom’s sister, Mrs. Pearl Shelly. The bride and groom marched from the stairway into the north room where the guests were assembled, led by the minister, but otherwise unattended, and where the ceremony was performed, after which the march was again played and the bride and groom led the way to the dining room where an elegant supper was served.
These are among our best young people and we all unite together in wishing them all the happiness and the joy that may come to those who travel life’s pathway together as man and wife.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Hyde and daughters, Mrs. Marion Aylward, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hyde and children, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Aylward and son, Mr. and Mrs. Buford Bull, Mrs. Rudy, Parley Rudy, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Southmayd and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Loren Shelly and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Southmayd.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Jesse Aylward married Bessie Hyde 14 Jan 1925
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Married in Memphis Sunday
On Sunday, October 18, at 3:30 p.m., in the Memphis Christian church, occurred the marriage of Lee Aylward and Marjorie Williams.
They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Fred McNamar and Rev. A. M. Hadley of Cantril, who was the officiating minister. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Aylward and the bride is the daughter of Mrs. Bessie Glover, all of the Brock community.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Lee Aylward married Marjorie Williams 18 Oct 1936
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Babcock-Waddill
George D. Babcock and Mrs. Flora M. Waddill, both of Kirksville, were married yesterday afternoon at 6 o’clock by Rev. G. H. Cooper. The wedding took place at the parsonage of the M. E. Church.
Mr. Babcock is a tailor with the Herboth Clothing Company.
Babcock-Waddill Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 20 Jul 1922, p. 1, col. 8, Thursday
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A double wedding occurred last Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel McWilliam near Kilwinning, when this estimable couple gave in marriage their daughters, Helen to Lee Bailey, and Ollie to Elmer Ross, both of Downing. We are unacquainted with the grooms, but learn they are prominent young businessmen in Downing. The brides are beautiful and accomplished and popular in that part of the county.
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Easley-Bailey
Miss Lula Mae Easley and Robert F. Bailey, both of Kirksville, were married Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the South Side Baptist Church. The ceremony was performed by the pastor Rev. C. E. Davis.
The attendants were the bridegroom’s mother, Mrs. Katherine Bailey, and Mrs. C. E. Davis.
Bailey- Easley Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 25 Oct 1948, p. 5, col.6
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Baird-Bryan.
Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bryan near Mexico, Mo., on April 19, 1905, Mr. John Baird of Kirksville, and Miss Eva Bryan, of Mexico, Mo., Rev. M. B. Horton of Goss, Mo., officiating. The wedding was a very quiet affair. Mr. Baird is one of Kirksville’s promising young business men and is to be congratulated on choosing as a partner for life Miss Bryan, who is one of Audrain Co’s. highest cultured and most accomplished young ladies.
Baird-Bryan Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, The Kirksville Journal, 27 Apr 1905, p. 1, col. 6, Thursday
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Married.
Married by H. A. Northcutt in this city, at the home of Mr. Lee, July 16, 1901, Mr. Gilbert Bake of Richmond, Ohio, to Miss Dora E. Warden of Kirksville, Mo. They will make their future home in Ohio.
Bake-Warden Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, The Kirksville Journal, 18 Jul 1901, p. 4, col. 4
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Married.
At the home of Mr. Asa Lea, on West Jefferson St., on July 16, 1901, occured [sic] the wedding of Mr. Gilbert Bake to Miss Dora Worden, Rev. H. A. Northcutt officiating. The groom is a promising young man from Richmond, Ohio, and the bride is one of Kirksville’s fair daughters, of a kind and lovable disposition, and without doubt will make her husband happy. The wedding was a very quiet affair, only a few friends being present. The happy couple left on the midnight train to spend their honeymoon in St. Louis. Our hearty congratulations go with them and we wish for them a long, safe and prosperous journey through life. J. C.
Bake-Worden Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, The Kirksville Journal, 25 Jul 1901, p. 1, col. 2
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BAKER—THOMPSON
Miss Anna Belle Thompson and B. O. Baker were quietly married at Macon at 4 o’clock Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Baker is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Thompson, of Brashear, and for the past six years has been employed at Janes restaurant at Kirksville.
Mr. Baker is employed as foreman on a gang with the Southwest Bell Telephone Company, at the present time located at Kingdom City.
Mrs. Baker will join her husband later.
Baker-Thompson Marriage, Brashear, Missouri, The Brashear News, 28 Jan 1932, p. 1, col. 4
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MISS HAZEL LEACH AND MORRIS BAKER MARRIED
Miss Hazel Dell Leach and Charles Morris Baker, two popular young people of Memphis, were united in marriage at 4:30 p.m. last Sunday, May 20, at the home of the bride’s parents about 9 miles northwest of Memphis.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. D. W. Rigg, pastor of the Baptist church in the presence of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Leach, parents of the bride, Dr. and Mrs. P. M. Baker parents of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. William Leach, grandparents of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Baker, Wm. J. Lichau, Chicago, and Rev. and Mrs. D. W. Rigg.
The bride was attired in an attractive beige georgette gown and carried a bouquet of bride’s roses and lillie [sic] of the valley. The groom was clad in apparel of rich dark blue.
Wagner’s wedding march was played by Mrs. Baker at the piano, assisted by Orton Baker, Cornetist, as the bridal pair marched down the stairs and stood in front of the place well prepared for the occasion, by graceful floral decorations. Mr. Lichau sang “promise me,” just before the ring ceremony was performed and “I Love You Truly,” immediately after. All who were present then enjoyed a most delicious repast.
Mr. and Mrs. Baker became close friends when small children and having passed through high school in the same class, that friendship continued to grow more intimate both graduating from the M. H. S. in 1925.
Mrs. Baker has attended one term of school at State Teachers College at Kirksville and taught two terms in her home district. She is one of the valuable workers in the Richland Baptist church.
Mr. Baker is an honored student of the State Teachers College and active in Methodist church circles. He is at present National Scoutmaster having charge of a troop at Kirksville.
Both of them plan to attend college at Kirksville this summer and Mr. Baker will receive his B. S. degree at the close of the term in August.
The many friends wish them much happiness, and may the richest blessings of the Heavenly Father attend their way.
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Curt Baker and Beulah Kennedy were married at the home of Thomas Baker, southeast of town, Sunday at 6 p.m. Rev. Gunter officiating. The bride is a daughter of Thos. Kennedy near Hitt and the groom is a son of Thos. Baker. This young couple have the well wishes of a host of friends for their future happiness.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Curt Baker married Beulah Kennedy 03 Mar 1912
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Married.
Barnes—Gabbett—At the residence of the groom’s brother-in-law, Jas. Dotson, Jan. 10th, 1889, Dr. Frank Barnes of Gibbs City and Miss Ollie Gabbert of Ills.
Rev. Ray Palmer officiating.
The happy couple went immediately to Gibbs City their future home followed by the well wishes of their many friends of Kirksville.
Barnes- Gabbert Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, The Kirksville Weekly Graphic, 18 Jan 1889, p. 3, col. 3
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EGGLESTON-BARNES WEDDING AT FAIRFIELD IOWA MONDAY MARCH 28
On Monday, March 28, O. A. Barnes and Mrs. Nell Eggleston motored to Fairfield, Iowa, where they were quietly married. They returned that evening to the bride’s home where they were much surprised to find about thirty of their most intimate friends who had prepared a very beautiful reception for them.
The bride was attired in a beautiful tan and lavender georgette gown and the groom wore a neat dark gray business suit.
The house was prettily decorated in white and pink, those colors being carried out in the refreshments, which consisted of angel food cake and ice cream.
A pleasant evening was enjoyed by all who departed at a late hour, the bride and groom going to the home of Mr. Barnes where they will make their home.
The couple are both well known in Scotland county and have many friends who wish them much happiness through life.
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Married.
At the home of the officiating minister, Rev. Shirley Smots, in this city on Wednesday evening, February 1, Harlie Barr and Miss Rosale Faucett were united in the holy bonds of matrimony.
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Queen City Items
A bridal shower was given in honor of Miss Marguerite Deierling, by Miss Opal Bushnell and Miss Anna Mae Barnes, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Barnes, Sunday, Jan. 28. The afternoon was enjoyed with visiting and playing games, with prizes being awarded to the winners of the game. After Marguerite opened all her gifts, refreshments of fruit salad, cake and coffee were served to the following guests: Misses Patricia West, Margaret Barnes, Doris Shoop. Lola Mae Wheeler, Ruth, Esther, Ada and Patty Jo Barnes, Bonnie Barnes, Lola Bushnell, of Queen City: Miss Carol Myers, of Moravia, Ia., Mrs. Ruth Quintin, Mrs. Reta Peterson, Mrs. Mary McCormick, Mrs. Edith Rudd, Mrs. Inez Turner, Mrs. Lula Deierling, Mrs. Eldred Barnes, Mrs. Clara Bushnell, Mrs. Irene Deierling, Miss Anna Mae Barnes, Opal Bushnell and the guest of honor, Miss Marguerite Deierling. Miss Deierling will be married Sunday, Feb. 4, to David Bates, of Des Moines, Iowa.
Bates-Deierling Engagement, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 04 Feb 1951, p. 11, col. 1-8, Queen City Items, Sunday
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RICE–BATTLES
The marriage of Miss Helen Rice and Walter Battles occurred Aug. 21, at 2:30 p.m. at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. Joseph H. Chapman, in Quincy, Ill. The ring ceremony was used.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Rice of Memphis. She is a graduate of the American School of correspondence of Chicago and is also a talented musician.
The groom is a son of Wm. Battles of Quincy. He is an industrious young farmer and highly esteemed by those who know him.
Their many friends wish them a long and happy journey through life.
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BAUGHER—CRANDALL
Raymond Baugher and Miss Lulu Crandall were married in Brashear by the Rev. Mr. Lane. Mrs. Baugher is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Crandall of Baring. Mr. Baugher is the son of Mrs. Baugher of Baring and has been employed on the pipe line.
Baugher- Crandall Marriage, Brashear, Missouri, The Brashear News, 18 Feb 1932, p.1, col. 4
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At the home of the officiating minister, Dr. C. J. Chase, in this city on Tuesday, January 28, at 8 p.m., Barnett Baxter and Miss Lilah Conaway, both of Downing, were united in marriage.
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MRS. ALBEN BARKLEY’S DAUGHTER TO MARRY
Washington, May 1. (UP)—Vice President and Mrs. Alben W. Barkley today announced the engagement of Mrs. Barkley’s daughter Anne Carleton Hadley, to Weldon Behrend of San Augustine, Tex.
The wedding will be in June. It has not yet been decided whether it will be here or in Paducah, Ky.
Miss Hadley is a junior at Sophie Newcomb College. Behrend is a senior at Tulane University. Both schools are in New Orleans.
Behrend-Hadley Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 1 May 1952, p. 6, col.3
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Bell-Willeford
At the home of the bride in North Gorin, Friday, February, 24, 1904 at 8:30 p.m., occurred the marriage of Mrs. Lydia F. Willeford to Mr. John W. Bell, of south west Mo. The bride is favorably known in this community. The groom is a stranger in Gorin. May happiness be theirs along lifes [sic] journey. G. W.
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BARRICKMAN-BENSON
Last Thursday afternoon Miss Edith Barrickman and Ward Benson stole a march on their relatives and friends and were quietly married at the home of the groom, by Elder M. J. Nicoson. The bride had worked all day for this paper, as collector and upon completing her work joined Mr. Benson and they were joined for life.
The bride is comely, vivacious and popular among her young friends. The groom is a young farmer who has many friends who wish he and his bride continued success as they travel down life’s pathway together.
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BERRY—TOMPKINS
A quiet little wedding took place Saturday evening, February 6 at 7:30 at the R. P. Propst residence, when Walter G. Berry of near Edina and Mrs. Etta Tompkins of Brashear were united in marriage by Rev. M. McGlashing, pastor of the U. B. Church, who read the [unreadable] form ceremony uniting the happy couple.
Just at 7:30 they took their places, standing in the arch doors, W. H. Eagle acted as best man and Mrs. W. H. Eagle as the bridesmaid.
The groom wore the conventional black and the bride was beautifully dressed in navy blue silk canton faille crepe.
The invited guests were Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Eagle and daughter, Mary Ione, Mr. and Mrs. C. Ferris, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Moore, daughter, Leta, and small son, Harold, and the minister’s wife, Mrs. M. McGlashing.
Mr. and Mrs. Berry will make their home on a farm that Mr. Berry owns near Edina. They will be glad to have their many friends come and see them. M.
Berry-Tompkins Marriage, Brashear, Missouri, The Brashear News, 11 Feb 1932, p. 1, col. 3
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WEDDING BELLS.
There occurred at the home of Wm. West, and wife Maple Pl?, Rutledge on Wednesday, Mar. 15 at 7 o’clock; one of the prettiest weddings of the season, in which their daughter, Ethyl May and Adam Bertram were united for life; Rev. McQuoid, of Rutledge officiating. As the organ, presided over by Mrs. Allie McMurry pealed forth the joyful strains of the Wedding March, the couple took their places beneath a floral arch, and were made as one, by the beautiful and impressive words, of the marriage ceremony.
After congratulations the guests repaired to the dining room, where an elegant supper was served.
The bride wore a lovely gown of white Nous veiling’ and carried a boquet [sic] of lilies and magnolia blossoms, with orange blossoms in her hair. The flowers were a gift, of an uncle in California. The groom wore the counentiel [sic] black broadcloth.
The bride is one of Scotland Counties fairest daughters, beautiful, accomplished and loved, by a large circle of friends.
Mr. Bertram is of son of Mrs. Elizabeth Bertram, of Wyaconda a prosperous young farmer, honest, upright and held in high esteem by his many friends.
They were the recipients of many beautiful and useful gifts. All joined in wishing them a long, prosperous and happy weded [sic] life. One who was there.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Adam E. Bertram married Ethel M. West 15 Mar 1905
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WEDDING
Miss Inez, daughter of Samuel Harris, of near Rutledge, was united in marriage to Mr. Burley Bertram of Wyaconda, at her home, Thursday evening, Feb. 23. Promptly at 6 o’clock, as the pealed forth strains of a wedding march, the bridal party entered the parlor and standing beneath a beautiful arch, they were made as one, by Rev. C. J. Chappell of Gorin. There were more than 40 relatives and friends present. After congratulations all adjourned to the dining room, where a dainty feast awaited them. The bride was robed in a beautiful cream silk mull; the groom was dressed in black. The bride is a modest, quiet, resigned young lady. The groom is a prosperous young farmer of excellent habits and worthy of the prize he has won. They were the recipients of many nice and useful presents. Music was a feature of the entertainments, of the evening. Misses Stella Burtram, Grace Lame, Ethel West, and Adam Bertram, presided over the organ, and vocal music by the Burtram Bros. One who was there.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Burley E. Bertram married Inez Harris 23 Feb 1905
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Married
At Galesburg, Illinois, on Monday afternoon, November 28, Gurden Bibb and Miss Vallie Humbert, both of this city, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony departing immediately after the ceremony for Keithsburg, Illinois, where the groom has a responsible position as clerk in the S. P. Pond Co’s branch poultry house.
Both bride and groom were reared in Memphis and have many friends here. The bride is the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Humbert and is quite popular among her associates. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bibb and is an energetic and capable young man and worthy of the bride he has won.
The happy couple will reside in Keithsburg, Ill. The Reveille joins friends in extending congratulations.
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CUNNINGHAM-BILLUPS
Sunday afternoon last, Miss Genola, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Opha Cunningham, and Brainerd, son of Mr. and Mrs. Isham Billups, were united in marriage in this city. Rev. Paul Barton, pastor of the Methodist Church, officiating. Witnesses were Miss Shirley Cunningham and Mr. and Mrs. Parley Rudy.
Both the bride and groom are among Scotland County’s best young people. Both attended Memphis public schools, the former further perfecting her education at Kirksville, while the latter chose agriculture as his profession, after several months work in Detroit. The Young couple will farm 160 acres just south of the Bethel church this summer.
We join with the many friends of this worthy young couple in wishing them unbounded happiness and prosperity.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Bramerd [sic] Billups married Genola Cunningham 15 Feb 1931
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At the bride’s home on Friday, March 13, occurred the marriage of Marion Billups of near Azen and Miss Helen Bourn, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Chas. K Green.
The bride and groom are among the most worthy of our county. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Billups and is a most excellent young man. The bride is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bourn and is a young lady of refinement.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Billups were students in the LaGrange College and for several years taught in the schools of the county–making hosts of friends wherever they taught.
They are now “at home” to their friends on the Beswick farm northeast of Memphis, which the groom purchased a few months ago.
The Reveille joins friends in extending well wishes.
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MARRIAGE OF MARION BILLUPS AND MISS BOURN
On Friday, March 13, 1914, occurred the marriage of Marion Billups and Miss Helen Bourn, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Charles K. Green, of near Downing.
These are among the most worthy young people of our county. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Billups, of near Azen, and is a most excellent young man. Miss Bourn is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bourn, of the neighborhood of Hitt, is a lady of more than ordinary talents, and both have been, for several years among the school teachers of Scotland county.
They were also students of LaGrange College and count friends by scores in their respective communities. They have gone to housekeeping on the farm Mr. Billups recently bought near Memphis in the neighborhood of Prairie Gem church.
The Democrat joins their many friends in extending congratulations and well wishes for their continued happiness in their new relation.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Marion F. Billups married Helen M. Bourn 13 Mar 1914
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MARRIED.
BIRNEY-DICKERSON—By Rev. L. E. Simes at his residence last Monday evening, Mr. C. A. Birney and Miss Edna Dickerson. They remained until Tuesday evening as guests of the groom’s cousin, Mrs. W. A. Leyhe, and left on the afternoon train for Glenwood, their home.
Birney-Dickerson Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, The Kirksville Journal, 14 Mar 1901, p. 1, col. 3
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WELL KNOWN COUPLE WED HERE ON SUNDAY
Foster Board and Miss Katie Naggs Quietly Married at M. E. Parsonage Sunday
WILL MAKE THIS THEIR HOME
At 12 o’clock on Sunday May 16, at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. E. B. Thompson, in this city, Foster R. Board and Miss Katie Naggs were united in the holy bonds of wedlock in the presence of the pastors family and Mrs. Fred Naggs, mother of the bride, and Miss Maude McDaniel.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Board are well and favorably known in Memphis—they having been reared here. The groom is the eldest son of Robert E. Board and is a most excellent young man. Mrs. board is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Naggs and is a bright and accomplished young lady.
The Reveille joins friends in extending congratulations.
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McWILLIAM – BOISE
Miss Marie McWilliam of the Hitt neighborhood and Avin E. Boise of the Brock community were married Saturday afternoon at the Methodist parsonage in Gorin, with the Rev. Arthur Huff, reading the single ring ceremony of the Methodist church.
The bride wore a becoming blue lace dress with white accessories and they were attended by Miss Bonnnie Nellis and Leo McWilliam, the bride’s brother, Miss Oneita Leaver and Merle Thomas.
Mrs. Boise is the eldest child and only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McWilliam and during the winter she taught at the Robinson school.
The bridegroom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. John Boise near Brock and has taught the Leeper school for three terms. The past winter he has been studying at the University of Missouri college of agriculture.
They will be at home to their many friends at 300 South William street in Columbia, where he will continue his studies.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Avin E. Boise married Marie McWilliamson [sic] 01 Jun 1940
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Former Graduate Married
J. P. Bolling and Miss Ada O. Harmon of this city were married at Hotel Stanley in Milan, Tuesday August 21st, Elder W. H. Underwood officiating.
J. P. Bolling is the oldest son of B. D. Bolling and has been with Jenkins Hay Rake & Stacker Co., for a number of years. The bride is the only child of Mr. J. I. Harmon. She is a graduate of the Kirksville State Normal and has many friends and aquaintances [sic]. The Leader Record extends congratulations and good wishes—Leader Record.
Bolling-Harmon Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 31 Aug 1906, p. 1, col. 6
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Married.
Boone—McRill—At the residence of Wm. DeMoss, Brashear, Mo., Rev. D. H. Bruner officiating, J. S. Boone and Miss Ada McRill. Both of Brashear.
Boone- McRill Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, The Kirksville Journal, 22 May 1890, p. 5, col. 3
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BOTTS–FERRIS
Saturday evening at 4[?] o’clock Mr. LaMont Botts and Miss Ella B. Farris both of Downing, were united in the bonds of holy matrimony, at the home of Rev. Verts. The groom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Farris and is of excellent character and loved by her many friends[.] The happy couple will reside at the home of the groom’s parents until spring.
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BEN BOURN AND MISS MARIE PITKIN MARRIED LAST THURSDAY
One of the prettiest weddings of the season was that of Ben F. Bourn and Miss Marie, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Pitkin, at the Pitkin home last Thursday June 8th.
While the wedding was strictly a home affair to which only the immediate families and the closest friends of thee contracting parties were invited, yet every detail was carried out in perfect taste.
Promptly at the hour set the bride appeared on the arm of her father who gave her away[.] Rev. C. H. Morton of Centerville pronouncing the words which made them man and wife. Mrs. F. Brainerd played the wedding march.
The bride was robed in ivory charmeuse satin draped in handsome lace. She wore no ornaments except a string of pearls which held the bridal veil of tulle edged with lace in place and fell from her head to the bottom of the train. A fairer bride could not be imagined.
The groom is a son of the late B. F. Bourn and is the popular and efficient collector of the county. He is a young man of splendid standing in this community and one who has friends without limit in this city and county.
The bride is a charming young lady of unusual talent. She was born and reared here and has ever been numbered among the leading figures in the social circles of the city.
Many valuable and useful presents were sent in during the day.
The couple left on the 7:20 for St. Louis and other points. They expect to make Memphis their home.
Mr. and Mrs. Bourn are the recipients of the hearty congratulations and well wishes of their host of friends in their new venture in life.
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SCOTLAND COUNTY BOY WED LEWIS COUNTY GIRL IN ROMANCE BEGUN AT L. G. C.
Another wedding for which the old matchmaker, LaGrange College, is responsible; as the marriage is the culmination of an acquaintance and courtship begun during school days here, was solemnized at Ten Mile Saturday evening when Miss Ellen Belle Wilson of Ten Mile and Buford Bourn of Downing were united in the bonds of matrimony.
The home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Wilson, which had been prettily decorated for the occasion, was the scene of the happy event. The bridal party descended the stairway as the wedding march was being played by Mrs. Morris Mathews of Monticello. Preceding the ceremony, which was pronounced as the bridal pair stood beneath an arch of roses and greenery between the hallway and the parlor, Miss Velma Hendrix of Curryville, Mo., sang “I Love You.”
The ring ceremony was used by the officiating minister, Rev. J. H. Clay of Canton.
The attendants were Miss Annabel King of Curryville, Mo., and James Wilson, brother of the bride. Mary Frances Wilson, young sister of the bride was flower girl.
Members of the immediate families, a few relatives and four schoolgirl friends of the bride were present at the wedding.
Following the ceremony dinner was served in five courses.
Mr. and Mrs. Bourn remained at the Wilson home until Monday when they left for Scotland County, where they will make their home on a farm [sic] the bride is a young woman of beauty and graces, popular among a wide circle of friends. The bridegroom is an enterprising young farmer, member of a well known family of Scotland County.
Among those present from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. John Bourn, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Billups and two children, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Tucker, and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Briggs and two children, all of Scotland County, Prof. and Mrs. Earl Ragar and little daughter of Bonne Terre, Mo., Misses, Velma Hendrix and Annabel King of Curryville, Mo., and Miss Kathryn Taylor of Palmyra.—LaGrange Indicator.
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On last Thursday evening J. L. Witt and Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Williams drove eight miles northwest of Memphis, to the home of Mr. Leeper, where John D. Bourn of Hitt and Mrs. Ida Leeper were united in marriage, Rev. R. A. Williams officiating.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that John D. Bourn married Ida C. Leeper 20 Oct 1892
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HUFFORD-BOURAN
Oval Bouran and Miss Alta Hufford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hufford of near Downing, Mo., were married at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 25, 1924. The parents of the bride were formerly good citizens of near Luray.—Kahoka Free Press.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Oval Bourn married Alta Hufford 25 May 1924.
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Robert Boyland Wed In San Pedro, Calif.
Robert Boyland, of Kirksville, and Miss Arleen Atkinson, of Independence, Kansas, were married on Friday, March 11, in the First Christian Church at San Pedro, Calif., the ceremony being performed by the pastor. The ceremony was witnessed by friends and a few relatives.
The bride was dressed in grey with strawberry accessories. Her attendant, Mrs. Robert Harper, was dressed in blue. Mr. Boyland was attended by J. English.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Atkinson, of Independence, but has been living for the past year in San Pedro where she has been doing secretarial work in one of the leading stores.
Mr. Boyland is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sampson Boyland, of 810 East Randolph Street. He is a graduate of the Kirksville High School and attended the Teachers College before joining the marines in 1934. He left San Pedro with the fleet last Tuesday for Honolulu being aboard the U. S. S. Argonne. He has been stationed at San Pedro for the last two years and will be there again when the fleet returns. He expects to receive his discharge next August, and will come to Kirksville with his wife.
Boyland- Atkinson Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 17 mar 1938, p. 4, col. 4, Thursday
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SHOWER GIVEN MRS. MARY BRADLEY FEBRUARY 1
Mrs. Mary Bradley was guest of honor at a shower given in the home of Mrs. Eunice Pearce in Greensburg, Wednesday, February 1, at 7:30. Mrs. Bradley was before her recent marriage in January to Vernon Bradley of Edina, Miss Mary Snyder, an employee of the Bank of Memphis.
A table decorated in pink and White, the bride’s colors, and having a miniature bride and groom atop a white heart centerpiece, was laden with useful and beautiful gifts.
Games were played and prizes were won by Mrs. Bradley and Mrs. Wm. Witt of Edina, and Barbara Hathaway. Mrs. Witt also received the door prize. Dainty refreshments of bride’s cake and ice cream, nuts, mints, and coffee were served to about thirty guests. Many others, who because of icy road conditions, were unable, to attend, sent gifts.
Mrs. Betty Hathaway and Mrs. Dorothy Delaney, sisters of the bride, assisted with the serving.
Mary Bradley Shower, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 9 Feb 1956
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Vernon Bradley (22) married Mary K. Snyder (20) 1 Jan 1956)
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Married
BRAGG—PETREE
At the home of the bride’s parents 808 E. Washington street, Kirksville, Mo., at 9 A.M., Apr. 26, 1905, Dr. Delas Bragg of Pettis Twp. Adair Co., Mo., and Miss Lettie Petree of Kirksville, Mo., were united in holy marriage. Elder J. W. Davis officiating.
Bragg-Petree Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, The Democrat, 28 Apr 1905, p. 1, col. 5, Friday
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BRAGG—DUDLEY
Merl M. Bragg, of Youngstown and Ollie Dudley, of Yarrow, were united in marriage today. Probate Judge E. O. Beal officiating. The ceremony took place in the court house.
Bragg-Dudley Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 16 Jan 1919, p. 1, ocl.2, Thursday
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WEDDING FETE YESTERDAY AT EIFFERT HOME
Wedding and Golden Wedding Anniversary Observed
A wedding fete of double significance—celebrating the beginning of one marriage and golden anniversary of another—was held yesterday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Eiffert, of the Willmathsville vicinity.
A dinner was served in honor of Mr. and Mrs. George Eiffert, of near Willmathsville, who were married 50 years ago today, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brenizer, who were married Saturday by the Rev. P. M. Lind, of Queen City. Mrs. Brenizer is the former Miss Wilma Eiffert, of Willmathsville.
The centerpiece for the table was an angel food cake with candles at each side. The candles were lighted by Mabel Eiffert, granddaughter of the golden wedding couple. Prayer was given by Leo Brenizer, of Queen City, father of the new bridegroom.
Fifty-four persons attended the fete, including the six sons and daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Eiffert.
Mr. Eiffert is 80 years old and his wife 70. He was born in 1857 near Highland, Ill., and went to Schuyler County when six years of age. Mrs. Eiffert, nee Nancy Ella Thomas, was born in Schuyler County. They were married in Lancaster, Jan. 3, 1888, and have spent their entire wedded life in Schuyler County.
Mr. and Mrs. Eiffert have enjoyed splendid health throughout their lives.
They are parents of eight children. The six living are: Harry, Lee, Orville and Sylvia Eiffert, Willmathsville; Omer Eiffert, Memphis, Mo., and Mrs. Boyd Crow, of Queen City. There are 21 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brenizer, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Prough and son Max, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Minor Martin and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Eiffert and daughter Ella Marion and son Merle. Mr. and Mrs. Omer Eiffert and daughter Avalee, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Eiffert and daughters Mabel and Mary, Mr. and Mrs. George Eiffert, Mrs. Arneta Eiffert and sons George and Junior, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Eiffert and daughter Emogene and sons Leon and Howard, Mr. and Mrs. George Beck, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Lovecamp and sons Ivan Lee, Olin and Carl, and daughter Reba.
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Brenizer, Mr. and Mrs. Perley Van Meter and son Paul; Ernest, Leo and Carl Eiffert, Lincoln Harbert, Walter Aldridge, Sylvia Eiffert, Mabel and Hilda Harbert and Bill Eiffert.
Brenizer- Eiffert Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 03 Jan 1938, p. 3, col. 6
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BRIDGET-BREIDENSTEIN WEDDING; ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12
There was a wedding on Sunday, December 12, 1915 at high noon, at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Breidenstein, of near Granger, the contracting parties being Leonard Dow Bridget and Miss Alma Belle Breidenstein.
The bridal party accompanied by Thurston Morrison as best man and Ethel Morrison as bridesmaid, took their places in the parlor and in the presence of the immediate families and invited friends a neat and impressive ceremony was performed by Rev. W. K. M. Schmidt, of Etna.
Immediately following the ceremony a bounteous feast was served and thoroughly relished by the guests. The presents were numerous and handsome.
The bride was most richly gowned in white satin covered with embroidered net and crystal beads. The groom wore a suit of dark blue serge. The bridesmaid was attired in white satin covered with shadow lace.
The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Breidenstein and is a beautiful and deservedly popular young lady. She was graduated from the Granger school, afterwards attended the Kirksville Normal and for several years past has been a popular teacher of this county.
The groom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. George Bridget of near Luray and is a man of most excellent qualities.
After a brief honeymoon this happy young couple will move to the Bridget farm near Luray, which the groom has in readiness for his bride.
The large circle of friends joins in extending best wishes and congratulations.
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MISS LEE COX-BEN BRIGGS MARRIED SUNDAY DEC. 24
On last Sunday evening Ben Briggs and Miss Lee Cox, both of this city were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, Rev. John Tanduary officiating.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Brigs are deservidly [sic] popular among their numerous acquaintances. The groom is the eldest son of W. D. Briggs and with his father is engaged in extensive farming enterprises.
HIs bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Cox and is an accomplished young lady. For some time she has been a popular saleslady with the Scott Dry Goods Co.
The Reveille joins friends in extending congratulations.
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B. C. Brown Weds Mrs. Etta Anthony
Bertram D. Brown, of Hurdland, a retired farmer and stockman, and Mrs. Etta Anthony, who has been assistant telephone operator at Hurdland the past year, were married Sunday, Nov. 7, at Hurdland at 2 o’clock.
Immediately after the wedding Mr. and Mrs. Brown left for a visit with relatives at Chillicothe, Tina, Kansas City, and Fairfax, Okla., after which they will be at home at the bridegroom’s home in Hurdland.
The wedding was preceded by a dinner given by Mr. Brown’s daugters [sic], Miss Elva Brown, of Kirksville, and Mrs. Hugh Howerton, of Hurdland, assisted by Mrs. Ora Martin. Those present were Mrs. Jewell Gunnells, Mrs. Ora Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Howerton and son, Eugene, Arch Clemison, Harry Fast, of Hurdland; Mrs. John Mason, Tina, Mo.; Mrs. Victor Smart, Chillicothe; Miss Elva Brown, Kirksville; Mr. and Mrs. Andra Goodin, LaPlata; Mrs. Ada Miles, Mrs. Charles Stutsman, Jr., and son, Charles Wayne, of Edina.
Brown- Anthony Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 10 Nov 1943, p. 3, col. 4, Wednesday
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Catherine Ross and Samuel Buckley, both of Tama, Ia., were married Saturday afternoon, Jan. 27, at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Hollis Bowen in Queen City, with Rev. Bowen performing the wedding ceremony.
Buckley- Ross Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 04 Feb 1951, p. 11, col. 4, Sunday, Queen City Items
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Married. On the first day of December, 1875 at the residence of the bride’s father, Joseph Billups, Esq., in Union township by the Rev. Whitehead, Mr. Chandler Bull to Miss Ida Billups.
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Burgess-Burch
Thomas B. Burgess and Miss Ruth L. Burch, a young couple from Atlanta, Mo., were maried [sic] Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock by the Rev. C. R. Acree at his home on North Mulanix street. They expect to make their home in Atlanta, as Mr. Burgess has a position there with a local business firm. They drove up from Atlanta in the afternoon and returned after the ceremony.
Burgess-Burch Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 26 Dec 1922, p. 1, col. 3
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NELLIE GARDNER MARRIED IN OMAHA, NEB., MONDAY OF LAST WEEK
Word has been received by her father, Thomas Gardner, that his eldest daughter, Nellie, was married in Omaha Monday, Oct. 4, to Harry F. Burns, Rev. Cobby of the First Christian Church of that city officiating.
The bride was born and reared in this city where she is extremely popular among the younger set because of her many womanly graces. For past year she has spent most of her time in Rock Island, where she met the man whom now is her husband. Mr. Burns has a situation with the Western Rock Island Plow Co. in Omaha, where the happy young couple has gone to housekeeping. The Reveille joins with the many friends of the bride in this county in wishing happiness for this couple in their new relation.
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Clay Burrus Weds Betty Jean Leckbee
Clay D. Burrus, son of Mrs. Bernice L. Burrus, of Greensburg, and Miss Betty Jean Leckbee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Smith of Edina, were married last night, at 9 o’clock at the home of the bride’s sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Homer O. Blodgett, 403 S. Stanford.
The single ring ceremony was performed by Rev. Ralph M. G. Smith, pastor of the Baptist Church. The attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Homer O. Blodgett.
The bride was dressed in a dress of midnight blue with black accessories. Her corsage was red roses.
Mrs. Blodgett wore a two-piece suit of gray with a corsage of white, mums. The men wore business suits and boutonnieres of white carnations.
The bride is a graduate of the Edina High School. She has been employed at Kathern’s Beauty Shop in Edina.
Mr. Burrus is a graduate of the Bible Grove School.
They will make their home on a farm near Greensburg.
Others present at the wedding were the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Homer Blodgett of Kirksville, and the two children of Mr. and Mrs. Homer O. Blodgett, Betty Ellen and Patricia May.
Burrus-Leckbee Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 09 Dec 1948, Thursday
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BUSH – MARGRIETER
Announcement has been made of the marriage of F. L. Bush of Syracuse, N. Y., and Miss Alma Margrieter, of Kirksville.
The marriage took place at Albia, Ia., Feb. 24, and while it has been known to relatives of the bride and a number of their friends [sic] public announcement was not made until recently.
Mr. Bush is a member of the June 1920 class at the A. S. O. The bride is a former Teachers College student. She has been employed in the office of her brother-in-law, Dr. M. R. [unreadable] in the Odd Fellows Building.
Bush- Margrieter Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 02 Apr 1920, p. 7, col. 2, Friday
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Jennie Lee Wolff Eivind Bye to Wed
(Macon Chronicle-Hearld)
Mrs. Henry Peal, of Odessa, Mo., has announced the engagement of her daughter, Miss Jennie Lee Wolff, of Bevier, to Eivind Bye of Fergus Falls, Minn.
The wedding will take place at _a.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, at the Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Kirksville, with the Rev. E. J. Cummins officiating.
Miss Wolff attended high school in Bevier, where she made her home with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Carr, for several years. She also attended St. Theresa’s College in Kansas City and is now nursing at the Kirksville College of Osteopathy Hospital.
Mr. Bye is the son of Mrs. Pearl Bye of Fergus Falls, Minn., and attended college at Fargo, N. D. He is now a student at the Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery.
The couple have chosen for their wedding party her sisters, Miss Laura Wolff of Bevier, and Miss Daneen Wolff of Odessa as bridesmaids, Charles Williams of Kirksville as best man and Roy Wolff, of Odessa, a brother of the bride-to-be, as usher.
They will reside at 221 ½ North Elson, Kirksville, after the wedding.
Bye- Wolff Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 31 Jul 1951, p. 3, col. 7, Tuesday
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Mrs. Cora Lawson Art Caddell Marriage
Mrs. Cora Lawson and Arthur Caddell were married Sunday, July 4, at Kahoka with the Rev. Monte Peterson of the Baptist Church reading the ceremony at noon. They were attended by two Kahoka women, Mrs. Hume and Mrs. Schramm.
That night a large group of friends and neighbors charivaried [sic] them at their home in northeast Memphis.
Mrs. Caddell is employed at the Memphis Benteco store and her husband has been janitor at the court house for the past year.
Caddell-Lawson Marriage, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 8 Jul 1943, p. 1, col. 3
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates thatCaddell, Arthur F. (52) married Cora M. Lawson (47) 4 Jul 1943
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Editor’s Note: This is incomplete:
STRAIT—CAMPBELL
The marriage of Miss Mildred Strait and Mr. Hollis B. Campbell took place at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, October 4th. These young people are well known in the vicinity of Lebanon and Keosauqua.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Strait, of near Lebanon, a young lady much admired and respected by all. She graduated last spring from the Keosauqua High school and Normal training and was a general favorite with her teachers and school mates. The groom also graduated from the same high school with the class of 1919 and was among the best in the class. He has a splendid position with the Adams Grader Co. with headquarters at Keosauqua, his territory being southern Iowa and Northern Missouri. After the ceremony they started for a trip to Indianapolis, Indiana, via auto…
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CAMPBELL-MORRIS WEDDING AT GALT XMAS
Young Kirksville Attorney To Make Home in Kansas City
Atty. Myers D. Campbell, Jr., second son of Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Campbell, of this city, and Miss Wilma Morris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Morris, of Galt, Mo., were married at the home of the bride’s parents yesterday morning at 10 o’clock. The wedding was a quiet affair and immediately after the ceremony the young people left for Kansas City where they have gone to housekeeping in an apartment at 2705 Benton avenue.
Mr. Campbell studied law at the University of Missouri and was admitted to the bar last summer. He in now practicing with the United States Guarantee Investment Company at Kansas City. He is a member of the PL Kappa fraternity and the honorary law fraternity at the University of Missouri.
The bride is a former Teachers College student and is well known in Kirksville. She has been teaching at Revere, Mo.
Mr. and Mrs. Campbell have the best wishes of a host of friends in Kirksville for a happy married life.
Campbell-Morris Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 26 Dec 1922, p. 1, col. 2
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Married
Mr. Oren G. Campbell and Miss Kate Parrish were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Parrish, in this city, Wednesday evening, Nov. 21, 1906. Rev. G. W. Wilkinson officiating. These young people are well known in this city and have many friends who join with the News in extending congratulations. May happiness and peace be with them through life. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell left Thursday for Eldon, Iowa, to make a visit with the groom’s parents, D. F. Campbell and wife.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Oren G. Campbell married Katie C. Parrish 21 Nov 1906
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Pearl Campbell and Julia McDaniel were married at the home of the bride, last Wednesday. They will live on the Lawrence farm.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Pearl L. Campbell married Julia R. McDaniel 14 Feb1906
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CAMPBELL–FOLEY
At the country home of the bridegroom five miles south of Memphis on Saturday, January 15 at 5:30 p.m. the marriage of Mr. Pearl Campbell and Mrs. Della L. Foley was solemnized in the presence of a number of friends by Dr. Holloway.
These young people are now at home to their friends who with the Reveille with them a happy and prosperous journey through life.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Pearl L. Campbell married Della L. Foley 15 Jan 1921
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At the parsonage of the M. E. Church South on Wednesday evening, February 14, Ward E. Campbell of Pulaski, Iowa and Miss June V. Lancaster of this county were united in marriage, Rev. J. W. Tanquary officiating. After March 1, they will be “at home” to friends on a farm near Hitt.
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Karl Cannadays Here; Married Last Week
Mr. and Mrs. Karl Cannaday have arrived in Kirksville to spend their honeymoon here with Mr. Cannaday’s mother, Mrs. Ola B. Cannaday.
They were married last Monday in South Dakota and expect to leave for their home in Ft. Dodge, Ia., some time the last of this week. They are both employed there.
Karl Cannaday is the son of Rev. D. E. Cannaday of Sioux City, Ia. Mrs. Cannaday is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Snider, of Ft. Dodge, Ia.
Cannaday, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 30 Jul 1951, p. 8, col. 7, Monday
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Mrs. Virgie Englehart Married
Mrs. Virgie Englehart who was formerly a resident of Memphis, but who now lives in Gallatin, Mo., was married the latter part of last week to Mr. Oral Caraway, County Clerk of Davess County.
They were married at Hamilton, Missouri, and will make their home in Gallatin.
Caraway-Englehart Marriage, From Unknown Newspaper, Dec 1923
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ODEAN LINHART, BOB CARLSON ARE MARRIED
Wed Sunday at Two O’Clock at Baptist Church at Winigan
Miss Odean Linhart of Winigan and Bob Carlson of Kirksville were united in marriage Sunday at two o’clock at the Winigan Baptist Church. Approximately 100 friends and relatives attended the ceremony. Rev. D. D. Reynolds, of Brookfield, pastor of the church, officiated.
Elmer Fisher of Green City, sang “I Love You Truly,” “Always,” and “The Lord’s Prayer,” accompanied by Mrs. Roy Long who also played the wedding music.
Preceding the ceremony Mrs. Alberta Snowbarger and Miss Donna Aby, attired in pastel formals and wearing white corsages, lighted the candles.
Miss Carroll Linhart, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor, wearing a pink taffeta ballerina-length dress with an overskirt of net. She carried a bouquet of pink roses.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a white embroidered nylon net ballerina-length dress with matching net veil held in place by a tiara of pearls. Her only jewelry was a string of matching pearls and earrings. She carried a bouquet of red roses on a white Bible.
The bridegroom and his best man, Harry Lowell, of Kirksville, and the ushers, Terrell Cable and Carrol Cordray, wore business suits with white carnation boutonnieres.
For her daughter’s wedding, Mrs. Linhart chose a navy blue dress with a corsage of pink carnations.
The bridegroom’s mother wore a brown dress with a corsage of yellow carnations.
Following the ceremony a reception was held in the church parlor. The table was covered with a lace cloth and the three-tiered wedding cake was surrounded by red roses with white satin ribbons on a mirror. Mrs. Eldon Jacobs served the cake and Mrs. Alberta Snowbarger and Miss Donna Aby served punch. Mrs. Eldon Jacobs was in charge of the guest book.
The couple left for a two weeks honeymoon, after which they will be at home at 211 W. Pierce in Kirksville.
Mrs. Carlson is a nurse at the Laughlin Hospital and plans to resume her work there.
Carlson-Linhart Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 12 Oct 1952, p. 3, col. 4
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MARRIAGE OF FORMER MEMPHIS GIRL ANNOUNCED
Mr. and Mrs. George A. Wells, of Greensburg, have announced the marriage of their daughter, Miss Opalene, to Clayton C. Carroll, Jr., on August 15, 1930. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Smith, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Union, Mo. They were attended by Frances Wells and Isabel Carroll.
Mrs. Carroll graduated from the Memphis High School in 1925. She attended the Kirksville State Teachers’ College and received an A. A. degree from Stephens College in 1928 and a B. S. degree in Education from the University of Missouri in 1930. While at the university she was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta social sorority, and Pi Lambda Theta, honorary educational fraternity. For the past two years she has been teaching vocational home economics in the high school at Montgomery City, Mo.
Mrs. Carroll is an accomplished young lady well known here and in the south part of the county. She is a sister of Mrs. C. J. Wiegner, of Memphis, and the announcement of her wedding, which took place more than a year ago, will be pleasing news to her many friends.
Mr. Carroll is a son of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Carroll, of Cape Girardeau. He is a graduate of the Louisiana high school and received an A. B. degree from the University of Missouri in 1932. He is a member of Acacia fraternity and Alpha Chi Sigma, professional chemical fraternity.
Mr. and Mrs. Carroll will make their home in Columbia where Mr. Carroll is a teachnician [sic] in the radium laboratory at the university.
Carroll- Wells Marriage, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 9 Jun 1932, p. 1, col. 8
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Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Cassady entertained at a buffet style dinner Sunday, Jan. 28, in honor of their son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Perley Cassady, who were married Jan. 27. The centerpiece decorating the table was a large three-tier cake decorated in white and pink. Those present were: Mrs. Maude Leonard, daughter Mae, Jack McQueen, and Mr. and Mrs. Murl Ledford, all from Worthington: James West, of Lancaster: Mrs. Mary Collins, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Cassady, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Gillaspie, sons, Bob and Joe, Mr. and Mrs. Birney Jones, sons, Ward and Novale, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Collins and daughters, Erma and Estalene, of Queen City.
Cassady, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 04 Feb 1951, p. 11, col. 3 &4, Queen City Items, Sunday
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Last Monday evening at the home of Elder G. Lolin Eaton, Vern Cassingham and Miss Ilah Wise were united in marriage. They left on the 7:20 train for Gooding Wyoming where the groom has employment. These are popular young people of this place and the best wishes of their many friends go with them. Vern served Uncle Sam during the late war as a gob. He has friends galore who for him and his bride the best that is. Mrs. Cassingham is popular among her coterie of friends for her womanly qualities and they congratulate Vern for they know her worth.
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Miss Doris Grisamer, Elbert Cathey Wed
Miss Doris Grisamer, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Webb Grisamer of near Green Castle, became the bride of Elbert Cathey, son of Mrs. Vivian Cathey, of 1718 S. First, in a ceremony performed here Saturday afternoon.
The single ring ceremony was read at 3:30 by the Rev. Archie Cooper, at his home at 916 E. Washington. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Webb Grisamer.
For her marriage the bride wore a blue checked suit, with accessories of black. Her corsage was of white carnations. Mrs. Grisamer wore a suit of grey, with black accessories and a white carnation corsage[.]
The bride is bookkeeper at the Ruby Green Elevator and her husband is employed at the International Shoe Factory. Following a brief wedding trip, they will make their home at 306 W. Norman.
Cathey-Grisamer Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 20 Oct 1952, p. 3, col. 6
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HARDMAN-CHANCE
Last week this office printed announcements of the wedding of the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hardman—Miss Nelma, to John B. Chance. This happy event occurred last evening. Rev. Holloway of Gorin saying the words which united them.
The many friends of the contracting parties join with this paper in wishing Mr. Chance and his bride happiness and prosperity in their new relation.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that John B. Chance married Nelma G. Hardman 21 Jan 1925
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MARRIED
Miss Midge Smith formely [sic] of this place was married to Mr. William Cherrier of Lewistown, Idaho Wednesday Jan. 10, 1906 at 5:30 a.m. Miss Smith has many friends in this locality who joins the Argus in wishing her a long happy and prosperous life.
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WILSEY-CLARK WEDING [SIC] LAST MOMDAY [SIC]
The marriage of Miss Bertha E. Wilsey of Keokuk, and Mr. Earl M. Clark of Memphis, Mo., was solemnized today at 10:00 a.m., at the parsonage of the First Christian Church of this city, Rev. J. K. O’Heeron officiating. They were accompanied by Mr. Wayne Tennant, Miss Gladys Clark, sister of the groom, Mr. Alfred J. Wilsey, brother of the bride, and Miss Adda Mae Wilsey, sister of the bride. The bride was attired in a blonde Bengaline ensemble suit with accessories to match and carried a bouquet of bride’s roses.
The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Wilsey of 1012 Concert street and has been employed in the offices of the K. K. K. Medicine Company. The groom is the youngest son of Mrs. Effie Clark of Memphis, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Clark left for a wedding trip to St. Louis, Mo., and upon their return will make their home at Memphis.—Monday’s Gate City.
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The marriage of Miss Harrietta Fullen daughter of Mrs. Lottie T. Fullen, of Memphis, to Mr. Harlie L. Clark, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Clark, of Memphis, was solemnized at the home of the bride Wednesday, June 9, at 9 o’clock, by Rev. E. M. Nesbitt, pastor of the Presbyterian church, who at the request of the contracting parties used the ring ceremony.
Roses in many colors beautified the living room, and the dining room, and added their beauty and charm to the sacredness and solemnity of the occasion.
Immediately after the ceremony a wedding breakfast, consisting of many delicacies was served in courses, to the following: Mr. and Mrs. Harlie E. Clark, Mrs. Lottie T. Fullen, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. and Master George Rudy, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Leach and Mr. Nesbitt.
No sooner was the breakfast over than a friend of the bride and groom, Mr. Phillip Payne, drove up in his Buick Six, and spirited them away to some nearby town where they took the Burlington for St. Louis.
These young people are well known in Memphis and their many friends rejoice in their prospect of happiness, and trust that their lives shall be crowned with joy and honor.
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Wedding Bells.
At the residence of the bride’s parents, in Miller township, on Wednesday evening, September 9, 1896, at 7 o’clock, Harry Clark and Miss Effie Campbell were united in marriage, Rev. R. A. Williams, of Memphis, officiating.
Quite a number of friends of the young couple were present to witness the ceremony and extend congratulations. Pleasure and good cheer ruled.
A splendid supper was served and all was merry as a wedding party should be. The bride is a beautiful and accomplished young lady, the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Campbell, and will make a worthy helpmate for the man with whom she has chosen to share her lot. Harry is an industrious and thrifty young man whose friends are as numerous as his acquantances [sic]. Both these young people have a large circle of friends in the town and county, with whom we join in wishing that the married life so auspiciously begun will be crowded full of happiness and prosperity.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Harry E. Clark married Effie M. Campbell 9 Sep 1896
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Clark-Neese.
Married, Sunday evening, Feb. 26 at 5 o’clock at the home of E. E. Dawson, Mr. Robert Clark of Petersburg, Ill., and Miss Nellie Neese of Memphis, Mo. The groom is the son of a prominent farmer, W. A. Clark of Tice, Ill., and a brother of Mrs. E. E. Dawson. The bride is a daughter of J. M. Neece a well known farmer living near Memphis, Mo. She is an accomplished musician and an earnest christian [sic] worker, loved and esteemed by all that know her. The bride and groom left Monday for Tice, Ill. where they expect to reside. We congratulate Mr. Clark on his success in winning so handsome and proficient bride, and we also congratulate the bride in winning one with so good reputation and appearance. We trust the union is of God and that they will always be happy. Congratulations are extended to them by their many friends and we trust that their future may be as pleasant as their prospects. Rev. W. H. Tullis officiated. A. Friend.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Robert C. Clark married Nellie I. Neese 6 Mar 189?
Editor’s Note: This is how the listing is in the Scotland County Marriage License Index.
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Married Yesterday
B. W. Clarkson and Miss Blanche Rigdon, two popular young people residing near Sperry, were united in wedlock yesterday at the home of the bride’s parents, Rev. W. R. Barnes, of this city, officiating. A large number of people were present to witness the ceremony.
Clarkson-Rigdon Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 25 Jun 1906, p. 1, col. 5
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CLATT-BUFORD
Married at the residence of the bride’s parents, M. F. Buford and wife, on Sunday, Nov. 4th, their daughter, Miss Bertha to John Clatt. Rev. Geo. C. Kell of LaBelle, officiating. Miss Buford is well and favorably known by a large circle of admiring friends, who wish her all of the happiness to be attained in this life. Mr. Clatt is a young man of good habits, who by his industry has acquired a sufficient amount of this world goods to be able to “prepare the cage before he caught the bird.” He is too well known for us to be able to tell his many friends all of his good qualities. Mr. and Mrs. Clatt will be at home to their many friends at once in their elegant and commodious home in this city. The Argus joins their many friends in wishing them a long, happy and prosperous life.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that John Clatt married Bertha Buford 4 Nov 1906
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The Grubb-Clatt Wedding
At the residence of the bride, near Arbela, Mo., were united in marriage Miss Ollie M. Grubb and Mr. Otto Clatt living near Gorin
The wedding was a very quiet affair, only a few of the immediate friends and relatives being present with the officiating minister, pastor of Arbela M. E. church with his wife[.]
The ceremony was performed at high noon, after which a delicious wedding dinner was served, then with the evening wearing to its clase [sic] much pleasure was had in conversation and music[.] The groom departing with his bride to their new and comfortable home.
May all joy go with them is the wish of their many friends. The only grudge we have against Otto is that he has taken one of our best young ladies out of the neighborhood but our loss is his gain, and we say, much joy to them both.
Clatt-Grubb Marriage, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 16 Mar 1916, p. 3, col. 4
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ARBELA COUPLE MARRIED IN MEMPHIS. JUNE 29th
Miss Ruth Grubb, daughter of Mr[.] and Mrs. Hubert Grubb of Arbela and Paul Clatt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clatt of Arbela were married in Memphis Saturday afternoon, June 29 at five o’clock by B. O. Reeves, judge of the probate court.
They were attended by Miss Doris Clatt of near Wyaconda, the bridegroom’s cousin and Noah Clatt, the bridegroom’s brother.
The bride is a graduate of the Granger high school and is well known in this community.
They will make their home in Memphis where he is employed at the Alva Sears implement store.
A wedding dinner was served Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Clatt and the following guests besides the wedding party were present: Mr. and Mrs. Alva Sears, Miss Louella Sears, Mr. and Mrs. Bob McHenry, Miss Isabel McHenry, Miss Louise McHenry, Miss Ella Francis McHenry, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Glass, J. C. Glass, Miss Twila Irene Glass, James Audrey Glass, Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Blaine, Hubert Grubb, Mr[.] and Mrs[.] William Peterson, Miss Johanna Peterson and Mr. and Mrs[.] Wendell Kapfer.
A charivari shower was given them Monday evening at the home of Mr[.] and Mrs. Alva Sears.
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On Sunday afternoon, October 31, at the home of Mr[.] and Mrs. Sam Walters, George H. Cline, now of Chicago, but formerly of Scotland County, and Miss Hilda Phelps, daughter of Mrs[.] Jennie Phelps of northwest of Memphis were united in marriage.
These young couple are well known in the Friendship and Pleasant Hill communities and a large circle of friends will extend congratulations and best wishes. Following th [sic] wedding ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Walters served dainty refreshments. The happy couple will make their future home in Chicago.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that George H. Cline married Hilda Phelps 31 Oct 1920
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Married
Joe Cline and Miss Netta Bishop were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s mother Mrs. Henry Chapman, Sunday evening.
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Emma Alice Herrick Wed In Kentucky
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. R. Cobb, Jr., of Louisville, Ky., who have been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Herrick, 1016 East Washington street, have returned to their home at 2805 Grinstead Drive, Louisville.
The couple were married on December 22 by the Rev. Finley P. Gibson, pastor of the Walnut Street Baptist Church, at the parsonage.
The bride, who was Miss Emma Alice Herrick, is a graduate of the Kirksville High School and also attended the State Teachers College. She was prominent in the work of the Baptist Church here before going to Owensboro, Ky., where she had a position in the office of the company with which Mr. Cobb is connected.
The bridegroom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. R. Cobb, Sr., of Louisville, a prominent family of that city, and is connected with the Kenrad Tube and Lamp Corporation of Owensboro and has headquarters in Louisville.
Cobb- Herrick Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 03 Jan 1938, p. 3, col. 4
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William Cody Weds Miss Lucille Crooks
Miss Lucile Crooks and William Cody, of Kirksville, were married at noon yesterday by the Rev. Jos. W. Thompson, pastor of the First Methodist Church, at the parsonage, 516 East Washington street. The single ring ceremony was used.
They were accompanied by Miss Letha Miller and Eugene McClanahan.
He is a mechanic at the Truitt Bros. garage.
The couple will live at 407 South Elson street.
Cody- Crooks Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 02 Jan 1938, p. 3, col. 4
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MARRIED.
At the parsonage of the Christian church in this city on Tuesday evening, March 26, at 7:30 o’clock, James Pearl Colvin and Miss Lena Forrester were united in marriage. Rev. H. G. Waggoner officiating.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Colvin are popular and esteemed young folks and their friends are named by the score.
The bride is the only daughter of George Forrester of this city and is an accomplished young lady.
The groom is a young man of splendid attainments. He is a popular salesman with M. L. Jackson.
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Couple Known Here Wed in Kansas City
Miss Marian Curry, daughter of W. B. Curry, of Kansas City, formerly of Kirksville, was married at the home of her parents in Kansas City Saturday, June 17, to B. H. Comstock, of Portage, Wis., a member of the June, 1925, class at the A. S. O., according to word received here.
News of the marriage of these young people came as a surprise to their many friends here. The bride was a student at the Kirksville Teachers College during the spring quarter and is also enrolled as a summer student. It is not known whether she will continue her work at the college during the remainder of the quarter.
The romance between the young people is said to have started a few weeks ago.
The Curry family lived in Kirksville a few years ago and is well known here.
Comstock- Curry Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 19 Jun 1922, p. 1, col. 2, Monday
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The home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey T. Drake was the scene of a very pretty wedding last Thursday evening at 6 o’clock p.m., when Claire Cone of Stathmore [sic], California, and Miss Pearl Drake were united in the holy bonds of matrimony in the presence of the immediate members of the family. Dr. F. M. Hawley officiating.
Immediately following the ceromony [sic] a wedding supper was served after which the happy couple departed for a brief honeymoon visit in Mexico and St. Louis, after which they will depart for Strathmore, where they will make their future home–the groom being manager of a ranch near that city.
The bride and groom are well known and highly esteemed. The groom is the only son of Mr[.] and Mrs[.] Wm[.] E[.] Cone, former residents of Memphis and is a most excellent young man of splendid habits.
The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Drake and is a cultured and refined young lady–loved by all who know her.
The Reveille joins in extending well wishes to Mr[.] and Mrs[.] Cone.
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Miss Amy Pundt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pundt of Cantril, Iowa, and Earl Cone, near Memphis, were united in marriage by Rev. H. B. Boules at the Methodist parsonage at Bloomfield, Wednesday evening, June 26. Mr. and Mrs. Cone will make their home on a farm near Hitt.
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POPULAR YOUNG FOLKS MARRIED LAST WEEK
A quiet wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Cassingham in this city on Thursday, August 2, at 10 o’clock a.m. when their daughter, Miss Josephine, was united in marriage to Dr. F. Wayne Cone, Dr. E. B. Thompson of the First M. E. Church officiating.
The bride has lived in Memphis and vicinity practically all her life. She is honored and loved by all who know her for her sterling worth. The groom is the only child of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Cone and has a host of friends of the right sort. He lately graduated from a dental college in St. Louis and plans to locate soon for the practice of his profession unless called to the colors in the meantime.
Immediately after the ceremony Dr. Cone and his bride departed for St. Louis for a visit with friends, expecting to return to Memphis the latter part of the week. The Reveille joins friends in wishing this worthy young couple unlimited happiness and prosperity in their new relation.
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STEVIG-CONE WEDDING
The marriage of Miss Hallie Stevig and Mr. Hamilton Cone took plaac [sic] at the M. E. parsonage Wednesday evening at 7 p.m., Rev. Conant performing the ceremony in the presence of the bride’s sistr [sic], Miss Hollie, and the groom’s brotther [sic], Lee.
These peopole [sic] rre [sic] well and favorably known herre [sic] and have a host of friends who will wish them a long and happy wedded life. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Stevig of this place, a young woman much admired by all. The groom is the son of Mrs. Josie Cone, also of Milton, a young man also held in the highest esteem. He was in the service for more than a year, having received his discharge last spring. They will make their home with the groom’s motherr [sic] in the east part of town.–Milton Herald.
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CONE-HOLLEY.
Memphis, Mo., Jan. 17. — Announcement has been made of the marriage of Mrs. Evelyn Holley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Fender, and Louis Cone, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Cone, December 28, at West Plains, Mo. The ceremony was read by the Rev. Hubert A. Gibbs. They are at home to their friends at the Jay Cone farm near Memphis.
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CONNOR-MCWILLIAM
Miss Hattie McWilliam, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam McWilliam of near Kilwinning, and Mr. Clyde Connor of Quincy, Illinois, were married Sunday, September 20. They will make their home in Quincy.
The Reveille extends congratulations and best wishes.
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DAWSON–COOK
Miss Nellie Dawson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Dawson, of Downing, and Mr. Okla L. Cook, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Cook, of Downing were united in marriage at the Presbyterian Manse, Saturday afternoon, September 3rd, by Rev. E. M. Nesbitt. Mr. Charles Dawson brother of the bride, and Miss Estaline Cook, sister of the groom, accompanied the young couple to Memphis and witnessed the ceremony. The bride and groom are well and popular, the bride having graduated last year from the Downing High School, and the groom having entered Government service.
Their friends everywhere unite in extending to them sincere congratulation and the best of good wishes.
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(Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Okla L. Cook married Nellie Dawson 03 Sep 1921)
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THE BOLEY- CORWIN WEDDING FEB. 21
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Boley, near Greensburg, Feb. 21st, 1917 at 4 o’clock occurred the marriage of their daughter Florence to Mr. Murl J. Corwin, Elder M. J. Nicoson officiating.
Only the immediate relatives were present. Miss Greta Gatton of Chillicothe, Illinois, a cousin of the bride, played the wedding march. Immediately after the ceremony the guests were invited to the dining room where an elegant supper was served.
The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Boley. By her pleasant ways and splendid disposition she has won many friends. The groom is the son of Sylvester Corwin and is well worthy of the choice he has made. They will be at home to friends in Green Mountain, Iowa, after March 1st.
Corwin-Boley Marriage, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 1 Mar 1917, p. 1, col. 1
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Last Wednesday, April 7th, at the home of the officiating minister, Elder J. Lolin Eaton, in this city, occurred the marriage of Wm. M. [W.] Corwin and Miss Eula I. Bradley. These estimable young people of Bible Grove have the well wishes of their friends for a happy future.
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Couchman-Barlow
Richard Couchman and Miss Ica Barlow of Edina were married Wednesday evening by the Rev. F. O. Seyfarth, of the Community Church. The couple was attended by Frances Couchman and Miss Katherine Blaise. The couple will live here until Mr. Couchman leaves for the army.
Couchman- Barlow Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 01 Nov 1942, p. 9, col. 4, Edina Col., Sunday
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GEORGE COX WEDS IN WEBB CITY
Announcements were received today by Kirksville friends of the marriage of George Woodward Cox, a freshman student at the A. S. O., and Miss Effa Jean McNeely, of Webb City, Mo., at the home of Miss McNeeleys’s sister there.
Mr. Cox is a former resident of Kirksville, but has lately resided in Joplin, until he returned here to take a course in osteopathy, and the Cox family has many friends and acquaintances here. He has been a member or The Daily Express force outside school hours.
Mr. and Mrs. Cox, will receive a warm welcome, especially from Mr. Cox’s friends in the freshman class upon his return to Kirksville.
Cox- McNeely Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 24 Dec 1919, p. 1, col. 6, Wednesday
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At the home of John W. Depew, on Sunday, Dec. 22, 1918 at 4 o’clock p.m. Elizabeth Depew and Hubert Crawford, son of W. H. Crawford were united in marriage by Judge W. T. Reddish.
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Married This Morning
Rev. C. C. Crickette, pastor of the M. E. Church at Wayland, and Miss Carrie Sloop, of Queen City, were united in marriage at the home of Presiding Elder Sappenfield this morning. They were attended by Atty. Wm. Frank and Miss Birdie Pierce.
Crickette- Sloop Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 27 Jun 1906, p. 2, col. 2
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SURPRISED FRIENDS MARRIAGE KEPT SECRET
Forgetfulness usually causes inconvenience, this time, the lack of power in recalling important events of bride, groom, minister, and even Don U. Wilson forgot to tell the news, was the occasion of joyful surprise to the friends of the happy young couple. We shall never believe again that a woman cannot keep a secret, nor shall we ever place confidence in a preacher giving a news man the important events of his experience. Any way, Mr. Ross Criol and Miss Georgia M. Rice slipped away from their friends, and appeared at the Christian Church Parsonage, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Don U. Wilson–by the way Mrs. Wilson was forced into silence too–and were united in marriage by the pastor of the church, Rev. G. Lolin Eaton. The happy day was Tuesday, January 31. The fact was a profound secret until some two weeks later, when some body gave it away.
Congratulations are sincere, even at this late date, from the many friends of these worthy young people.
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Wedding Bells
At the residence of Cicero Parrish, in North Gorin, Friday February, 24, 1905 at 9:00 p.m., occurred the marriage of Miss Hulda Hogbin to Mr. Fred Critz. The contracting parties are both residents of Gorin. The wedding was a quiet affair, only a few relatives being present. May happiness be theirs through life. G.W.W.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Fred Critz married Hulda Hogbin 24 Feb 1905
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RACHEL WHITE WED TO CHARLES CRNIC FRIDAY
Ceremony Performed In Catholic Church Here In Morning.
Miss Rachel White and Charles Crnic were married Friday morning at 9 o’clock at the Catholic Church. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Fr. P. J. Barrett before an altar decorated with flowers and candles. The attendants were Miss Rena Zucchi and Edwin Crnic, brother of the bridegroom.
The bride, who is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde White, was given in marriage by her father. She wore a winter white dress with black accessories. Her small white hat was trimmed with a black veil and her shoes were black. She wore a corsage of sweet peas in pastel colors.
The bridesmaid wore a lavender suit with black accessories. Her corsage was also of sweet peas. The bride and bridesmaid each carried a rosary.
Mr. Crnic and his brother wore dark business suits.
Miss Ruth Struby played the wedding music and Mrs. Mary Tomich sang, “I Love You Truly.”
Immediately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. White entertained at a breakfast at the Manhattan Café for the bridal party, relatives and a few close friends. The long table was decorated with yellow jonquils. There were 25 persons present.
After the breakfast, the wedding party went to the home of the bridegroom’s father, Joe Crnic, 1025 N. Centennial Street, where a luncheon was served at 2 o’clock.
Mr. and Mrs. Crnic left at 3 o’clock for Quincy for a short honeymoon, after which they will be at home at 1025 N. Centennial Street. Mr. Crnic is associated with his father in the grocery business on North Centennial Street.
Crnic- White Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 19 Mar 1944, p. 3, col. 3
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HAMMOND-CRUTCHER WEDDING MONDAY A. M.
Miss Louise Hammond, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hammond, and Cecil Crutcher, were united in marriage at the Presbyterian Parsonage, Monday afternoon, February 28 by the Rev. E. M. Nesbitt. The friends of the bride and groom rejoice with them in their found happiness, and trust that the comnig [sic] years shall see the fulfillment of all their dreams.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Cecil Crutcher married Louise Hammond 28 Feb 1921
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Miss Mildred Lane is Bride of Kenneth Cunningham
Miss Mildred Lane, eldest daughter of Mrs. Bertha Lane of Rutledge, and Kenneth Cunningham, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Cunningham of Memphis, were married Thursday, April 17th, at 6 p.m.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. M. Hadley of Milton, Iowa, at the future home of the young couple, with only members of the immediate families present.
After the ceremony, a dinner was served.
For the wedding, Miss Lane was attired in a navy blue ensemble with white accessories, and wore a corsage of white carnations. The groom wore a gray suit.
The bride is a graduate of Rutledge high school and is a Junior in Kirksville State Teachers College. She taught her first term of school at Robinson. For the past two years she has taught at Center Point.
The groom is a graduate of Memphis high school and is now a succesful [sic] young farmer.
Mr. Cunningham and his bride will be at home to friends on the R. G. Wildman farm northeast of Memphis.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Kenneth Cunningham married Mildred Lane, 17 Apr 1941
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LUELLA HOPE, FRED G. DARR EXCHANGE VOWS
Green City Couple Wed Saturday at Mt. Pleasant Church
The Mt. Pleasant Church was the scene of a pretty wedding Saturday evening at six o’clock when Miss Luella Hope, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Hope of Green City, became the bride of Fred Gordon Darr of Green City. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Basil E. Sinclair.
Preceding the ceremony, Miss Lyndall Hope, sister of the bride, sang “Always,” accompanied by Miss Nina Custer. She also played “With This Ring I Thee Wed.” and the traditional wedding march. During the ceremony she played “I Love You Truly.”
The bride, given in marriage by her father, was preceded down the aisle by her bridesmaid, Miss Wilma Lee Wells, and by her maid of honor, Miss Jeanette Hope, sister of the bride.
The bride wore a ballerina length dress of white taffeta with matching mitts and a fingertip veil. Her only jewelry was a strand of pearls, gift of the bridegroom. She carried a white Bible with red carnations on it.
Miss Wells and Miss Hope were attired in blue dresses with black accessories and corsages of white carnations.
The bridegroom, his best man, Marvin Murphy, and usher, Orville Beatty, wore blue business suits and white carnation boutonnieres.
The bride’s mother was attired in navy floral with grey accessories, and the bridegroom’s mother wore a black dress with grey accessories. Each wore a corsage of white carnations.
Following the ceremony a reception was held in the church. The table was beautiful with a lace tablecloth and a wedding cake topped with a miniature bride and groom. The cake was served by Mrs. Marvin Cox, sister of the bride, and the punch was served by Mrs. Kenneth Downing.
The bride chose for going away a navy blue suit with navy and winter white accessories, and wore a red carnation corsage.
Both were graduated from Green City High School. He is employed in Davenport, Ia.
Darr-Hope Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 7 Jan 1952, p. 3, col. 6
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BELL–DAUGHTERS
Lancaster, Mo., April 25–Marvin Guy Daughters, of Hitt, Mo., and Florence Bell of Downing, Mo, were married by Rev. Ralph V. Callaway at the Christina parsonage in Lancaster. They were accompanied by Effie M. Daughters, sister of the groom, and by Willard Bell, the bride’s son. They will reside on a farm in the Hitt neighborhood.
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MISS TEMPLETON IS MARRIED IN WINFIELD, KAN.
Former Kirksville Girl Bride of El Reno, Oklahoma, Man
Miss Sarah Margaret Templeton, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. W. C. Templeton, of Winfield, Kansas, was married in that city to George Austin Davis, of El Reno, Okla., Wednesday evening, July 19. The ceremony was performed by the bride’s father at the close of the prayer meeting services at the Presbyterian church. There were no decorations, music or attendants, save the singing of the hymns during the prayer service.
The Winfield Daly Courier of July 20, commented on the wedding in part as follows:
“The bride is the only daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Templeton and a young woman of culture, refinement and charming personality. She attended school at the Missouri State Normal at Kirksville, Mo., where she prepared for college, later entering the College of Emporia, where she spent four years, graduating from there in 1916. She majored in English and taught two years in the Oswego High school, one year in the Emporia High school and three years in the Winfield High school. Mrs. Davis is talented along music lines, specializing in pipe organ work before coming to Winfield three years ago.
“The groom is a young man of exceptional ability and highest traits of character. He graduated from the College of Emporia in 1916 and took post graduate work at the University of Kansas in 1916-1917 receiving the degree of Master of Arts. He spent two years in the army during the war and since his discharge from the army has been cereal chemist for the Canadian Flour Milling Company at El Reno, Okla.”
They will make their home in El Reno.
Davis- Templeton Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 24 Jul 1922, p. 1, col. 2, Monday
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Mrs. Maude L. Davis, widow of the late John F. Davis, well known Scotland County woman, was married last Thursday evening August 6 at Moberly Mo., at 6:30 p.m. to Rev. J. M. Dawkins, well known Baptist minister of Kirksville. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. Clark Hensley of Moberly.
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COUNTY TEACHER MARRIES LAGRANGE MINISTER SUN.
Last Sunday afternoon at four o’clock occurred the marriage of Miss Lucille Carman of this city, and Rev. A. S. Day of LaGrange, at the Baptist parsonage in that city, Dr. Geo. Johnson, officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Carman of Wyaconda, and is loved and respected by all in this community. The groom is a ministerial student in LaGrange college and is well known in the various northeast Missouri congregation for the excellence of his voice.
The bride was becomingly attired in a blue silk flat crepe gown, while the groom was dressed in blue serge. The attendants were Miss Grace Day, a sister of the groom, and Mr. George Blatzer. The marriage is the outcome of a romance that started when the young people met in the college last summer, when both were students. Miss Lucille has been teaching at the Narrow Grove school in Scotland county the past two terms, but resigned her school while in preparation of this coming event. The best wishes of the entire community are extended the happy couple.
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MISS GERALDINE CARTER WED TO PVT. D. DECKER
Single Ring Ceremony Yesterday Evening at Church Here.
Pvt. Donovan Decker and Miss Geraldine Carter were married yesterday evening at South Side Baptist Church at 7 o’clock. The single ring ceremony was performed by the bride’s uncle, Rev. Cyrus Davis, pastor of the church, in the presence of relatives and friends. The attendants were Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Davis.
The bride wore an aqua blue dress with black accessories, and a corsage of carnations. The matron of honor also wore an aqua dress with brown accessories. Her corsage was carnations.
Miss Zolene Perry played “The Flower Song” during the cermony [sic] and also played Lohengrin’s Wedding March.
After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Carter, 918 S. Wabash. The 3-tiered wedding cake was beautifully decorated.
Pvt. Decker is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Decker of Connelsville. He is stationed at a camp in the State of Washington and is home on a furlough. He will report back to camp on March 24.
Those attending the wedding and reception were Mr. and Mrs. Lester Decker, Mrs. Tom Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Claud Lay, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Davis, Mrs. Albert Payton, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Davis, Rev. and Mrs. Cyrus Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Williams and son, Donald, Mrs. Lulu Phillips, John Davis, Miss Betty Davis, Miss Betty Dawson, Miss Lola Baker, Ronnie Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Carter and family, and Wayne Payton.
Decker-Carter Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 14 Mar 1946, p. 6, col. 1, Thursday
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Meyer-Deierling
Announcement is being made of the marriage of Miss Dana Meyer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert E. Meyer of Brunswick, and Lloyd Deierling, son of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Deierling of Queen City.
The Rev. H. R. Tate read the double ring ceremony Saturday afternoon, Sept. 5, at the Methodist church in Brunswick.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a ballerina-length gown of white net over taffeta with a matching jacket of Chantilly lace. The shoulder-length veil of white illusion was held in place by a tiara of seed pearls. She carried a white Bible topped with white rosebuds and wore a double strand of pearls, a gift of the bridegroom.
Mrs. David Bates of Queen City, sister of the bridegroom, was matron of honor. She wore a ballerina length dress of rose net over taffeta and carried a bouquet of white carnations. The bridesmaid, Mrs. Robie Joe Elliott, sister, of the bride, wore aqua net over taffet [sic] and carried a bouquet of yellow rosebuds. Ronald Bayle Meyer was best man and Ralph L. Meyer was groomsman.
Immediately after the ceremony a reception was held in the church parlors.
Mrs. Deierling is a graduate of Brunswick High school with the class of 1953. Mr. Deierling, who is a graduate of the Queen City High school, was employed as a telegraph operator for the Wabash railroad at Brunswick before entering the service. After a short honeymoon they will be at home at Camp Polk, La., where he is stationed.
Guests at the wedding included Mrs. Iva Rudd of Kirksville and Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Deierling.
Deierling- Meyer Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 17 Sep 1953, p. 4, col. 4, Thursday
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MARRIED AN OKLOHOMAN [sic].
MARRIED: Yesterday at the Dunham Hotel, Seba S. Dennis of Cedardale, and Miss Vetta A. Elmore, of Kirksville, Mo., Rev. Long officiating.
The bride is one of Missouri’s fairest daughters, and came to Quinland only a few days ago to meet the man of her choice.
Mr. Dennis has been here about a year, and by his gentlemanly ways he numbers his friends only by the persons he has met. He came west to make a home for his bride, promising to send for her as soon as that was accomplished.
By his energy he has built a nice little home on his farm south of here and after the ceremony they left immediately for home.
The Mirror only voices the sentiment of the entire community in welcoming Mrs. Dennis among us, and wishing them long life and happiness. — The Quinland Mirror.
Dennis-Elmore Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, The Democrat, 12 May 1905, p. 1, col. 2
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DEUTSCHMANN-HENDRICKS WEDDING
George E. Deutschmann, banker in Memphis, Mo., is here attending the convention and was married to Miss Juanita Hendricks of Memphis Tuesday morning at 10:30 by Rev. W. D. Endres, pastor of the First Christian Church, in the parsonage. They will make their home in St. Louis.–Quincy Daily Whig.
The above item appeared in yesterday’s Quincy Whig and will be read with interest by the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Deutschman [sic]. The happy groom has been a resident of Memphis a number of years and but a few days ago resigned his position as bookkeeper in the Citizens Bank to accept a position in a bank in St. Louis.
The bride is a popular favorite with all who know her and has lived in this vicinity all her life.
The Reveille joins friends in extending congratulations.
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BETTY SWANKER IS MARRIED TO PAUL DODSON
Kirksville Man Wed Saturday at Ottumwa, Iowa
Miss Betty Lou Swanker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde E. Swanker, 410 N. Market, Ottumwa, Ia., and Paul Richard Dodson, of Kirksville, exchanged nuptial vows at 7:00 p.m. Saturday in a double ring ceremony at the First Presbyterian Church in Ottumwa.
Christmas greens, vases of poinsettias, white flowers, and white candles decorated the church. Rev. Harold J. Drown officiated. Micheal [sic?] Kloppenburg, of Burlington, Ia., soloist, sang “The Lord’s Prayer” accompanied by Mrs. Iver Carlson.
Preceding the bride to the alter were Miss Sandra Swanker, sister of the bride, maid of honor, Miss Dorothy Carl, of Rock Island, Ill., and Miss Wanda Pappaducas, of Ottumwa, bridesmaids. The flower girls were Ruby Jo and Monica Rose Ponce, of Davenport. The ring bearer was Dale Lee, of Kirksville.
The maid of honor wore a floor-length net gown of champagne and nile green, with a nile green stole and champagne net mitts and tiara. The bridesmaids wore identically styled floor-length gowns of nile green net with matching net mitts and tiara. Miss Sandra Swanker carried a bouquet of red poinsettias centered with a white rose. Miss Carl and Miss Pappaducas carried bouquets of yellow carnations. The flower girls wore frocks of pink organdie with matching poke bonnets. The ring bearer wore a tuxedo.
Joe Ponce, of Davenport, attended his brother-in-law as best man. The ushers were Lowell Dodson, of Kirksville, brother of the groom, and Clyde Swanker, Jr., bother [sic] of the bride.
Given in marriage by her father, Miss Swanker wore a gown of eggshell satin, with a fitted bodice styled in a sweetheart neckline trimmed in seeded pearls. The full skirt swept into a cathedral train. She wore an eggshell satin crown trimmed in seeded pearls with a finger-tip veil and she caried a bouquet of red poinsettias centered with a white rose.
The bridal party received congratulation at a reception held at the Starlight Dinner Club. The serving table centered with a three-tiered wedding cake, topped with a miniature bridal couple, and trimmed in white wedding bells, red poinsettias, and white tapers in silver candelabra. Mrs. Swanker received the guests wearing a gown of aqua crepe with white and black accessories. Mrs. Dodson chose a gown of rose crepe with black accessories and both wore corsages of yellow carnations.
After a short honeymoon, Mr. and Mrs. Dodson will make their home in Fort Wayne, Ind., where he is a student in the Indiana Technical College and will graduate in May.
For traveling the bride chose a brown tweed suit with brown accessories and a corsage of yellow carnations centered with a red rose.
The out of town guests attending the wedding and reception were Mrs. Paul L. Smith of Kansas City; Mrs. Joe Ponce, of Davenport, Iowa; Mrs. Lowell Dodson, of Kirksville; Mrs. Ursula Macauley, of Bemidji, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Cooley, of Kirksville; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Fairbanks and son, Steve, of Agency, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kloppenburg and daughter, Bobbie Gayle, of Burlington, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fulkerson, of Red Oak, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. John D. Tollenaar, of Kirksville; Mr. and Mrs. Hermann Tiedtke, of Agency, Ia.; Dan Ponce, of Davenport, Ia., and Elmo Cooley, of Hannibal.
Dodson-Swanker Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 2 Jan 1951, p.3, col.5
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MISS WANITA WILLIAMS IS MARRIED HERE
Becomes Bride of Dennis Douglas; Groom in Service
Miss Wanita Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Basil Williams, 701 W. George street, and Dennis Douglas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fern Douglas of route 1, Kirksville, were married Saturday evening at six o’clock in a double ring ceremony in the Presbyterian Church. The ceremony was performed by the pastor, Rev. Herbert E. Manning.
The attendants were the bride’s sister, Miss Armada Williams, who was maid of honor, and Ora Zimmerman, best man.
The bride wore a pink suit, white hat and gloves and navy blue shoes, and carried a navy blue purse. Her corsage was of pink and white carnations. Her only jewelry was a locket, a gift from the bridegroom.
The maid of honor wore a blue suit with white accessories. Her corsage was also of pink and white carnations.
The bridegroom, who has been with the airforce [sic] at Washington, D. C., wore his uniform. The best man wore a business suit and a white carnation boutonniere. The mothers of the bride and the bridegroom wore dresses of navy blue and corsages of pink and white carnations.
Following the wedding a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents. The lace-covered table had as its centerpiece blue candles and pink sweet peas, and a three-tier cake decorated with a miniature bride and bridegroom.
The bride was graduated from the Kirksville High School with the class of 1950, and has been taking nurses’ training at the Grim-Smith Memorial Hospital. The bridegroom was graduated from the Kirksville High School in 1949.
Pictures were taken of the wedding party at both the church and the home. Immediately after the reception Mr. and Mrs. Douglas left for a short wedding trip, after which they will be at home at the home of the bride’s parents. Mr. Douglas will leave to return to service on May 25.
Douglas-Williams Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 6 May 1952, p. 6, col. 3
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Miss Faye Ruth Archer, of Green castle [sic], and Leroy E. Douglas, of Yarrow, were married here Tuesday by Probate Judge J. C. Mills in his office in the courthouse.
Douglas- Archer Marriage, Brashear, Missouri, The Brashear News, 10 Mar 1932, p.4, col.4
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MISS SIMMONS’ ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED
Niece of J. C. Mill II, To Wed Lieut. C. L. Douthett, Jr.
The engagement of Miss Marianne Simmons, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Simmons, of Webster Groves, to Lieut. Claude L. Douthett, Jr., was made known at a luncheon given at the University Club in St. Louis by Mrs. Simmons, Wednesday. Mrs. Simmons is the former Miss Anna Mary Mills, daughter of the late John C. Mills and Mrs. Mills of Kirksville.
Bouquets of white flowers with clustered wedding bells formed the decorations at the tables where a silver airplane with pictures of the engaged couple on the wings revealed the engagement.
Lieut. Douthett is a graduate of the University of Iowa, Iowa City, where he joined Phi Kappa Pai fraternity. He is now in the ferry command of the United States Army Air Corps. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude L. Douthett, whose home is in Waterloo, Ia., are now in California where Mr. Douthett is engaged in engineering projects.
Miss Simmons graduated from John Burroughs School and Bennett Junior College, and attended Washington University where she became a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. Her brother, Cadet John Mills Simmons, first classman at the United States Military Academy, who spent Christmas with his parents, has returned to the academy. The engagement of Cadet Simmons and Miss Marie Richardson, of St. Louis, was announced last August.
Guests at the luncheon for Miss Simmons, included her cousin, Miss Leslie Mills of Kirksville, who has a position in St. Louis.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. John C. Mills, and a niece, of J. C. Mills, II, of Kirksville, and has visited here frequently.
Douthett- Simmons Engagement, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 31 Dec 1943, p. 3, col. 6
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Eggleston and Drake
On Wednesday evening November 25, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Eggleston near Cantril, occured [sic] the marriage of their daughter, Lavanchie to Cliff Drake, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Drake.
Misses Ferold Eggleston and Oma Drake, sisters of the bride and groom played the wedding march in the form of a duet.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. Cayton, of Memphis, in the presence of about seventy guests.
After congratulations all were invited to the dining room to partake of the bountiful supper prepared by the bride’s mother.
Thanksgiving Day a turkey dinner was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Drake in their honor. A Number of relatives and friends were invited.
After December 7th they will move to the new home recently built and furnished by Mr. Drake.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Cliff L. Drake married LaVanchie M. Eggleston, 25 Nov 1914
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Edgar R. Drake and Miss Media Odell were married at the home of the bride last Sunday evening by Rev. A. S. Van Eaton. Both bride and groom are among our best young people and have legions of friends who wish them a long, happy and prosperous life.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Edgar R. Drake married Meda J. Odell, 27 Feb 1910
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M’LELAND-DRAKE WEDDING IN THIS CITY ON DECEMBER 6
At 3 o’clock on Wednesday afternoon December 6, at Memphis, occurred the marriage of Miss Josephine McLeland to Neil W. Drake. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Howard of the Christian Church. The only witnesses of this happy event were Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Drake, who accompanied the bride and groom and returned with them to the home of the bride where an excellent supper awaited them.
Mr. an Mrs. Drake left Thursday morning from Cantril on the 10:00 for Palisade, Nebraska, where they will make a short honeymoon visit, returning by way of Kirksville, where they will visit a few days with Mr. Drake’s parents[.]
Mr. Drake is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Drake of Kirksville. He is an energetic young man and a prosperous farmer, worthy in every way of the bride he has won.
The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy McLeland of Cantril and is one of Cantril’s best young ladies.
This estimable will be at home to their many friends on his father’s farm after January 1.
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Were Married at Unionville October 14 by Rev. R. W. Custer
Eugene Duncan, son of the late J. S. Duncan and Miss Gertrude Bourn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Bourn both of the Brock neighborhood were married at the M. E. parsonage by Rev. R. W. Custer, according to an announcement in the Unionville Republican last week.
Mr. Duncan is one of Scotland county’s foremost young farmers, was graduated from the Memphis high school in the class of 1924 and since his graduation has been engaged in the farming business.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Duncan have a host of friends both in Memphis and in the neighborhood in which they live who extend congratulations… (1936?)
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DURNAL-LANCASTER NUPTIALS ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29
On Thursday afternoon at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Nora Lancaster, in this city, occurred the marriage of Cleveland Durnal and Miss Vallie V. Lancaster. The ceremony was performed by Dr. E. B. Thompson in the presence of the immediate relatives of the bride and groom.
The bride graduated from the Memphis high school and later was a student in the Kirksville State Normal. She has been a successful teacher of Clark and Scotland counties for several years. The groom graduated from Memphis high school and later was a student of Missouri University and is one of Scotland County’s successful young farmers.
This happy young couple are held in the highest of esteem by all who know them.
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Married
Miss Cora Whallon and Newton D. Easterday were married at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Emily Whallon in this city Tuesday evening at 6 o’clock, Rev. W. H. F. Jones, officiating. The immediate relatives of the contracting parties were present. They will live on a farm about eight miles southwest of Memphis.
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WEDDING
A very pretty, but quiet wedding occurred at the Methodist parsonage in Memphis, December 25, at the hour of four p.m. when Miss Eunice Barr, of Memphis, became the wife of Arthur W. Egbert of Gorin, Rev. Arthur S. Olson, pastor of the Methodist church officiating. They were accompanied by Miss Aldridge, Kathleen and Harold Rodgers, niece and nephew to the bride. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Barr, who lives on a farm seven mines northwest of Memphis. She is a choice character, and popular with her many friends. The bridegroom is the only living son of Wm. Egbert who lives on a farm near Gorin. He is a very industrious young man, and his wise judgment is an evident fact in the choice he has made. We join with their many friends in wishing this splendid young couple unbounded joy, peace and happiness.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Arthur Egbert married Eunice Ross, 25 Dec 1927
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MARRIAGE OF GLENN ELLER AND MISS MYERS
The marriage of Glenn Eller and Miss Edna Myers was celebrated Wednesday December 2, 1914 at 4 o’clock p.m., at the residence of the officiating minister, Rev. J. Shaw of Memphis, in the presence of a few interested witnesses.
This is a worthy young couple who live on farms a few miles west of Memphis, and they enjoy the friendship and esteem of a host of friends in that community. The Democrat joins others in extending congratulation and good wishes.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Glenn Eller married Edna Myers, 2 Dec 1914
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ELLIOTT—REED
Mr. James Ira Elliott of the LaPlata vicinity and Miss Lorene Reed of Locust Hill were quietly married at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. J. H. Lane in Brashear, Sunday, April 3, 1932. They will live near LaPlata.
Both are popular young people in their respective communities and have a host of friends to wish them much happiness.
Elliott-Reed Marriage, Brashear, Missouri, The Brashear News. 7 Apr 1932, p. 1, col. 2
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Elmore—Teter
Oran D. Elmore and Miss Esther Teter, both of Kirksville, were married Saturday evening, Dec. 23, at the home of the Rev. C. F. Acree, who performed the ring ceremony.
The happy young couple will make their home in Kirksville.
Elmore-Teter Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 26 Dec 1922, p. 1, col. 2
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Elschlager-Crawford
The marriage of Miss Ethel Crawford, daughter of Mr. John B. Crawford, to Mr. Frank E. Elschlager, was solemnized at the Presbyterian Manse, Saturday afternoon, Feb. 7th at 3:30 o’clock by Rev. E. M. Nesbitt. Mr. and Mrs. Elschlager are both natives of Scotland County, and will make their new home on the farm of the groom, five miles north east of Downing.
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RUTH CLUBINE MARRIED TO R. E. ELSEA
Wedding Ceremony Performed at Greentop
Miss Ruth Bryan Clubine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Clubine, Milan became the bride of Robert Eugene Elsea, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Elsea, 702 W. Hickory, Kirksville, Wednesday Dec. 24, at 2 p.m.
The single ring ceremony was performed in a Christmas setting at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. J. T. Quigley, Greentop.
The bride chose an aqua street length dress with pink feather hat and black accessories. Her corsage was American Beauty roses. Her attendant, Mrs. Henry Elsea, wore a brown dress with brown accessories and a corsage of pink and white carnations. The groom was dressed in a dark blue business suit.
Mrs. Elsea is a graduate of the Milan High School, class of ’47, and was a pupil of Rev. Quigley four years at the Payne School in Sullivan County near Milan. The groom attended High School at Greentop, previous to 18 months military service.
The couple plan to make their home in Kirksville where Mr. Elsea is employed.
A dinner honoring the newlyweds wea given at the home of the brides’ parents, Christmas Day.
Elsea-Clubine Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 30 Dec 1947, p. 5, col. 3, Tuesday
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ERICKSON-CRITZ NUPTIALS ON SEPT. 13
A very quiet and pretty wedding occurred at the home of Mrs. Critz Thursday morning, when her daughter, Miss Nola, was married to Mr. I. M. Ericson of Calgary Canada.
About twenty guests witnessed the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. Nicoson, the pastor of Miss Critz for many years.
Following the ceremony a three coarse luncheon was served and best wishes given, after which the happy couple left for Chicago.
Mrs. Ericson is a Memphis girl too well known to need an introduction to our readers–a graduate of our city high school. A student of our state university and a graduate in expression from Northwestern University of Chicago.
Mrs. Ericson has been with the Ellison White Chautauqua several seasons as play supervisor and superintendent and this season as one of of [sic] their lecturers.
Mr. Ericson is a graduate of the law department of Leland Stanford University of California and was for several years a lecturer of the Ellison White Chautauqua System of which he is now the junior member. Each deserve a large share of life’s richest blessings.
Mr. and Mrs. Ericson will be at home at the Palliver Hotel, Calgary, Canada.
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ERICSON-DEAR
Paul Ericson and Miss Mabel Dear, both of Novinger, were married today by Rev. Ward M. Baker at his residence, 605 East Washington. These are prominent young people of the Mulberry district and they will go to housekeeping at once on a farm six miles northwest of Kirksville. They were accompanied by the Misses Ella and Blanche Dear and Ora Dear, sisters and brother of the bride and also by Sam Motter. Best wishes follow this worthy young couple from a host of friends.
Ericson-Dear Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 24 Feb 1920, p. 4, col. 2
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Miss Garland Cotter Weds Charles Farris
Miss Garland Cotter and Charles Farris, of Brookfield, were married Saturday evening in Marshall by the Rev. Mr. Ferguson, pastor of the Presbyterian church there. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Adams of Kirksville. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Farris took a trip through the “Shepherd of the Hills” country near Branson.
Mrs. Farris is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Cotter, of Brookfield, and a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Miley, 315 E. Patterson Street, Kirksville. She is a stenographer for Attorney H. K. West, of Brookfield. Mr. Farris is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Farris, and is an employe of the Brown shoe factory.
The couple will make their home at 412 E. Wood Street, Brookfield.
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POPULAR YOUNG FOLKS ARE WEDDED
Ross Faucett and Miss Adah Cone Are Wedded on February 20, at Bride’s Home.
A very pretty wedding occured [sic] at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Cone in the north part of Scotland County, Mo., Thursday evening, February 20, 1913, when their daughter, Miss Adah A. Cone, was united in marriage to Ross Faucett.
The ceremony was performed by the undersigned minister in the presence of a few invited guests. At six o’clock the wedding march was started by Miss Shanks, a cousin of the bride, and the bridal pair entered the parlor and were joined in holy wedlock.
Following the ceremony the company repaired to the dining room, where, a sumptuous wedding dinner was served in four courses, to which all present did ample justice. Surely Mrs. Cone and her daughters are well up in the culinary art.
The contracting parties are splendid young people, among the best this country affords, and start in their new relation attended by the best wishes of all who know them.
Those present were Ira Huggins and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Slavin, Mrs. Jas. Shanks and daughter and son, Henry Morris, Glen Talbott, Perry McHenry and Miss Ida McWilliam.
May the blessing of the Highest attend the happy pair along the way of life and at the end bring them to the home of all the good.
Geo. A. Stanton.
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On the 20th inst, Wm. H. Faucett and Miss E. D. Eller were married at the office of Robt. Campbell Justice of the Peace, Union Township. Many friends of this worthy couple wish them unbounded happiness.
Faucett-Eller Marriage, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 25 Nov 1886, p. 3, col. 2
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that William H. Faucett, Jr., married E. D. Eller, 20 Nov 1886
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MISS MUNDEN IS BRIDE OF H. FECHTLING
Stahl Couple Wed in Double Ring Ceremony
Miss Jolyda Munden, of 208 E. McPherson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Munden of Stahl, and Howard Fechtling, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Fechtling, also of Stahl, were united in marriage Friday afternoon, Nov. 21, at 2 o’clock by the Rev. Archie Cooper at his home in Kirksville. The double ring ceremony was performed.
Accompanying the couple were, Miss Enaze Munden, sister of the bride, as matron of honor; Miss Virginia Fechtling of Kansas City, sister of the groom, as bridesmaid, and Adrian Lewis, of Stahl, best man. Miss Jean Gochnauer, a friend of the bride, was a guest.
The bride was attired in a lavender crepe street-length dress with black accessories and a corsage of red roses. The matron of honor wore a light beige street-length dress with black accessories and her corsage was white carnations. The bridesmaid wore winter white wool street-length dress with black accessories and had a corsage of yellow roses. The groom was dressed in a brown pin-stripe business suit, and the best man wore a blue business suit. They had white carnation boutonnieres.
After the wedding the bride and groom drove to the home of the bride’s parents where the reception was held. Ice cream and cake were served. The wedding cake was decorated with a miniature bride and groom. Those present at the reception were, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Munden, Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Fechtling; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Sharp, Miss Enaze Munden, Miss Virginia Fechtling, Miss Jean Gochnauer, and Adrian Lewis.
Mrs. Fechtling graduated from the Novinger High School in 1943 and for the past two year has been employed at the KCOS as secretary in the treasurer’s office. Mr. Fechtling graduated from the Unionville high school and has served a year and a half in the army.
Mr. and Mrs. Fechtling left immediately after the reception for a short trip. Upon their return they will be at home at 515 E. McPherson. Mrs. Fechtling will continue her work at the KCOS, and Mr. Fechtling plans to start to college the first of December.
Fechtling-Munden Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 23 Nov 1947, p. 3, col. 5 & 6, Sunday
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Miss Betty Hoyt to Be Wed Sunday in Iowa
Miss Betty Hoyt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Sam Hoyt of Creston, Ia., is to be married Sunday, April 24, to Norman S. Feldman, Jr., of New York City, according to announcement received here.
She is the daughter of the former Miss Ione Travers, and made her home in Kirksville with her aunt, the late Mrs. H. C. McCahan, while she attended the Teachers College from which she was graduated. She was a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority at the college.
The wedding will take place at 4 p.m. at the home of Miss Hoyt’s parents in Creston.
Feldman-Hoyt Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 21 Apr 1949, p. 10, col. 5
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At the home of John Crawford on Wednesday evening, Sept, 20, Wm. Ferris and Miss Etta Holcomb were united in marriage by Rev. Johnson.
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Bryan—Fields Wedding
Promptly at 9 o’clock this morning at the home of Mr. Clark on Franklin street occurred the wedding of Miss Winnifred Bryan to Mr. Wilbur Stanwood Fields. The home was decorated very beautifully and appropriately with garlands of daisies.
Miss Bryan is well known in this city, being for some time a teacher in the Normal school. Mr. Fields is a prominent school man of Boston and also quite an extensive writer on education. He has traveled extensively, both in this country and abroad.
The happy couple left this morning on the Wabash south bound train. It is their intention to spend the summer abroad. They have the best wishes of their many friends in this city.
Fields- Bryan Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 27 Jun 1906, p. 1, col. 5
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FISK—CLOTFELTER—At the residence of the bride’s parents in Wilson township, Tuesday Jan. 15th, 1889, Mr. C. W. Fisk of Cook, Neb., and Miss Carrie Clotfelter, Rev. Sears officiating.
The couple left for an eastern visit Wednesday and will remain, till March, when they will return here for a short visit before going to their Nebraska home.
Fisk-Clotfelter Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, The Kirksville Weekly Graphic, 18 Jan 1889, p. 3, col. 3
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Fogle-Morris.
On Wednesday evening, July 26, at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John T. Morris, Arthur Fogle and Miss Ella Morris were hade man and wife.
Promptly at seven o’clock the happy couple came marching down stairs, through the rooms, out on the front porch and there in the presence of seventy or more invited guests, were pronounced man and wife.
Arthur Fogle is the son of Wm. and Alice Fogle, a family too, well known and highly respected to need introduction. A gentleman in every respect, esteemed by his many friends and respected by all who know him.
Miss Ella Morris is the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Morris, a family well respected and rank among the very best. Ella is a lady in every respect, loved by all who know her and has the characteristics to make an ideal companion.
After extending congratulations the guests were invited to a beautiful repast, where all did ample justice. All were soon satisfied, although each did their duty in behalf of its annihilation. Then with light hearts all repaired to the parlor where excellent music was rendered until a late hour, when all took their departure for home.
Arthur and wife will make their home with their parents for a short time and then will go to Kirksville, Mo., where the groom will graduate in osteopathy soon. May the lives of these young people be one of success and happiness is the wishes of their many friends and the officiating clergyman. A. J. Coiteel.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Arthur Fogle married Ella Morris, 26 Jul 1905
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At the manse of the First Presbyterian Church, Wednesday evening, June 26, Dr. F. M. Hawley, the pastor, united in marriage, Foster Fogle, of Downing, and Miss Lucille Phillips, of the Pleasant Hill neighborhood near Memphis.
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Dwight Forman Weds Miss Inez Robertson
Special to The Daily Express.
Hurdland, Mo., May 10—Miss Inez Robertson, of Kirksville, and Dwight Forman of Hurdland, were married Saturday afternoon in Edina by Rev. Earl Woodward. The single ring ceremony was used. The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Campbell, of Hurdland.
The bride was dressed in teal blue and wore a corsage of white lilies. The bridesmaid’s dress was apple green.
Mr. and Mrs. Forman will make their home in Kirksville.
Forman-Robertson Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 10 May 1940, p. 4, col. 8
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Miss Anna Marie Sweet, of South Paris, Maine, and Earl Henry Forquer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Forquer of Rutledge, were married Wednesday, April 7, at Skohegan, Maine.
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On Thursday morning, September 15, at the home of Mrs. W. B. Hamlett, in this city, Robt. H. Foster and Miss Ora Huggans, both living north of this city, were united in marriage, Rev. A. Allison, pastor of the C. P. Church, in this city officiating. The happy couple have the best wishes of numerous friends for a prosperous wedded life.
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MARRIED IN WICHITA
A quiet wedding took place at four o’clock Sunday afternoon in the wedding parlor of the Central Christian church when Miss Audrey M. Monticue and Mr. Edgar L. Fowler, both of Wichita, were united in marriage by Rev. Walter Scott Priest. The ring ceremony was used.
The bride was charming in a tailored suit with corsage bouquet of roses.
After the ceremony a dinner was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Lee. The guests were Misses Marie Monticue, Margaret Hind, Pansy Lee; Mesars, Hugh Bauerlein, Chester Stevenson and Mr. and Mrs. Lee.
Mr. Fowler is connected with the Dockum Drug Company. The bride and groom will be at home at 817 North Emporia Avenue.
The bride and groom both are well known to Comanche county people. The bride is a daughter of W. C. Monticue, now of Protection but who formerly was clerk of the district court and resided in this city. Mr. Fowler was employed in a drug store in Coldwater a few years ago. He was in service with the 35th division and since his discharge has been connected with Dockum durg store, in Wichita.–Protection (Kan) Post.
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QUEEN CITY COUPLE WED ON THURSDAY
Miss Jolene Bland Becomes Bride of Pvt. Willard Fowler
Miss Jolene Bland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ellison Bland, of Queen City, and Pvt. Willard Fowler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Fowler, also of Queen City, weer [sic] united in marriag [sic] Thursday at two o’clock in the afternoon at the home of Rev. Hollis Bowen, who performed the double ring ceremony.
The bride was attired in a blue jersey street length dress with navy accessories. She wore a corsage of pink carnations and carried a white Bible. The traditional “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a penny in her shoe” was carried out.
The bridegroom wore his army uniform.
The bride was attended by her friend Mrs. Bob Atkinson, who wore a grey crepe dress and a corsage of pink carnations. The groom was attended by a friend, Clifford Snider, who wore a grey business suit.
Mrs. Fowler was graduated from the Queen City high school with the class of 1952. She was a member of the High School band and basketball team all four years. She has been a teacher in the primary class at the Christian Sunday School the past year and a half.
Pvt. Fowler is also a graduate of the Queen City High School with the class of 1949, and is now serving in the U. S. armed forces.
Others present at the wedding were the bride’s sisters, Misses Marie and Helen Bland, and the bridegroom’s sister, Miss Willa Mae Fowler.
After the ceremony the bridal party went to the home of the bride’s parents, where ice cream and cake were served, after which the newlyweds left on a honeymoon trip.
Pvt. Fowler left Saturday evening from LaPlata by train for Camp Ord, Calif., and Mrs. Fowler will make her home with her parents for the present.
Fowler-Bland Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 12 Oct 1952, p. 4, col. 4 & 5
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At 5 p.m. on November 17, at the home of the bride’s parents occurred the marriage of Miss Senta Clark to Arthur A. Franzke of Lewistown, Montana.
The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Clark of this city. She is beautiful and accomplished, posessing [sic] the qualities that will make her an idal [sic] helpmate for the man of her choice.
The groom is associated with a development association in Lewistown as publicity man, active in Rotarian work and a thorough business man whom his fellow citizens hold in highest regard. At present the happy young couple are on their honey-moon, but will be at home to their friends in Lewiston [sic] after December 10.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Arthur A. Franzke married Senta Clark, 17 Nov 1920
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MARRIED.
Freer—Morgan—At the residence of the bride’s mother Jan. 13, 1889. Mr. John Freer and Miss Lizzie Morgan, Rev. Ray Palmer officiating. May happiness and success attend them.
Freer-Morgan Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, The Kirksville Weekly Graphic, 18 Jan 1889, p. 3, col. 3
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A Double Wedding
A unique and beautiful double wedding occurred Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. McMichael; in the marriage of their daughter Lulu to Dr. Geo. T. Nuckels of Marshall, Mo.; and a cousin of Lulu’s, Leona Soseman, of Oskaloosa to Mr. L. A. Fritch, also of Oskaloosa, Iowa. Just at 9 p.m. the wedding march began playing by Miss Floy Howey, while the two brides marched side by side to the parlor followed by the grooms, who took their places by their sides, while the music continued softly, prayer was offered by Mrs. Wickizer, followed by the marriage ceremony by Rev. Wickizer. After congratulations the company were invited to the large dining room where some 40 guests were served to elaborate refreshments.
Mr. and Mrs. Nuckels go at once to their home in Marshall, where the Dr. has already a good practice. Mr. and Mrs. Fritch returned to Oskaloosa, Ia., where they have their home all furnished and will take their first meal, which will be prepared by friends, in their own domicile.
The out of town guests were: Thomas Soseman and wife, parents of Miss Soseman, Dr. J. D. and Mrs. Soseman, of Monroe, Wis., Laban Soseman and wife of Oskaloosa, Iowa, J. C. Stover and wife of South Bend, Ind., Mrs. E. R. Dean of South Bend, Ind., Dott and Marshall Crawford, Rubie and Aubrey Ross of Atlanta, Mo., Logan Gilbreth and Sophiah Mitchell of LaPlata, Mo., Grace Killinger of Hagar’s Grove, Mo., Ina Barron of Nickelton, Mo., and May Collins of same place. Pearl Crawford, Lyda Crawford, Ernest Carnehan, Amy Shaff, all of Atlanta, Mo. Other guests were present from Kirksville.
Beautiful presents were given to the young couples, and they entered upon marriage life with bright prospects and many wishes for a successful and happy career.
Fritch- Soseman Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 30 Aug 1906, p. 4, col. 3
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DUNLAP-FULK
At the parsonage of the Christian Church, Christmas Day at 1:30, Rev. W. M. Feay officiating, were united two of Scotland County’s finest young people, Miss Ica Mae Dunlap and Wilbur Fulk.
The bride, who is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. T. Dunlap, was attired in grey crepe with white trimmings, while the groom, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Fulk, wore a blue suit. Attendants were Miss Imogene Dunlap, sister of the bride, who wore a rust crepe, and Wayne Fulk, brother of the groom.
They will go to housekeeping on a farm north of Arbela. The Reveille wishes for them a long, happy and prosperous life.
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WEDDING LUNCHEON AT DUNLAPS FOR NEWLYWEDS
A lovely one o’clock wedding luncheon was given by the brides [sic] parents Mr. and Mrs. I. T. Dunlap, for Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Fulk, Christmas Day.
The bride and groom returned immediately after the ceremony, when the luncheon was served to immediate families of both parties.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Fulk, Mr. and Marvin Fulk, Mr. and Mrs. I. T. Dunlap, Mr. and Mrs. Adrain Black, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Wilburn. Mrs. Avonal Hostadt, Miss Imogene Dunlap, Joan and Loretta Fulk. Berneta Hohstadt, Robert Perry, Wayne Fulk. Chester Black and Edward Wilburn.
The unusual incident was that the wedding luncheon consisted of three wedding parties. The bride’s parents having been married 34 yars [sic] Christmas Day and the groom’s parents, 28 years Christmas Day.
The groom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Fulk of Arbela. The bride the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. T. Dunlap Memphis.
The happy couple will make their home on a farm two and a half miles north of Arbela.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Wilbur Fulk married Isa Mae Dunlap, 25 Dec 1935
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MISS ADA PILE MARRIED JUNE 12
The home of the bride in this city, was the scene of a very pretty and impressive wedding ceremony on last Thursday, Jun 12, at 8:45 o’clock a.m., when Fred Fullen of Poplar Bluff, Mo., and Miss Ada Pile were united in marriage, Rev. O. H. Morton officiating in the presence of immediate relatives and a few invited friends.
Miss Pile is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Pile, and was born and reared in this place. She is a graduate of the local high school, charming and accomplished, and possess many qualifications which will make her a most desirable helpmate for her young husband.
Mr. Fullen is at present in the employ of the St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad Co. at Poplar Bluff, having a good position in the executive office. He is a young man of splendid attainments and is imbued with that push and energy which bring success.
Mr. Fullen and bride departed on the morning train for Denver and other Colorado points for a brief stay after which they will be at home to friends in Poplar Bluff.
The Reveille joins with friends in extending well wishes.
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FULLER-BARENDT
Garie M. Fuller, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Fuller, of this city, was married to Miss Carol Barendt, of Buffalo, N. Y., at 8 p.m. June 29, at Indianapolis, Ind., the Rev. Mr. Ridenbeck, pastor of the Christian church at Indianapolis, officiating. After a short wedding trip to the northern lakes, Mr. Fuller and his bride will go to housekeeping in Indianapolis, where he has purchased and furnished a home.
Mr. Fuller was born and reared in Kirksville. He received his education in the Kirksville Teachers College and is considered a splendid young man. For the last three years he has been employed as traveling salesman for the Pratt & Lambert Varnish Co.
Mr. Fuller’s many friends in Kirksville extend congratulations.
Fuller-Barendt Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 04 Jul 1920, p. 6, col. 7 & 8, Tuesday
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Mrs. Virginia Howell Chamberlain Married
Mrs. Virginia Howell Chamberlain, daughter of the late V. J. Howell and Mrs. Howell, was married Friday afternoon at 5 o’clock to Fielder D. Gaither, of Louisville, Ky. The marriage took place at Duncan Memorial Chapel, about 18 miles from Louisville. The ceremony was performed by Dr. W. A. Benfield, Jr., Presbyterian minister.
The wedding was attended by the bride’s mother, Mrs. V. J. Howell, and her brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Howell of Swannanoa, N. C.; her sisters, Mrs. Isabel Halladay and daughter, Mary Louise, and Mrs. Louise Reynolds, all of Tulsa, Okla., as well as relatives of the bridegroom.
Mr. and Mrs. Gaither are spending their honeymoon in Texas, after which they will be at home in Louisville where Mr. Gaither is engaged in the insurance business.
Mrs. Gaither has been making her home in Louisville for several years. She was born and reared in Kirksville and was educated in the public schools here and the Teachers College where she was a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority.
She is a cousin of Mrs. Ronald Reed of 512 E. Pierce street, and a niece of Mrs. Ida Howell.
Gaither-(Howell) Chamberlin Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 19 Jun 1949, p. 7, col. 6 & 7, Sunday
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POPULAR COUPLE WEDDED ON JUNE 11
The home of the bride in this city was the scene of a pretty wedding ceremony on Wednesday, June 11, at 6:30 o’clock, when Thomas Gardner and Miss Dilla Stevens were united in the holy bonds of matrimony Rev. H. G. Waggoner, pastor of the Christian Church officiating in the presence of the immediate relatives of the contracting parties.
The bride is the youngest daughter of Gus Stevens, an old and respected resident of Memphis. She has for a number of years been a popular and efficient teacher in the schools of the county and for several years was county school commissioner and enjoys the warm friendship of a host of acquaintances.
The groom is the efficient and accommodating salesman with Scott Bros. and enjoys the kind regards of many friends who join with The Reveille in extending congratulations and well wishes to himself and bride.
Mr. and Mrs. Gardner departed on the evening train Wednesday, for a few days stay in Keokuk, but are now “at home” to their friends in Memphis.
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Garmroth-Darrow
Word has been received in Kirksville of the marriage of Dr. Karl W. Garmroth and Miss Helen Darrow at Billings, Mont., Sunday, March 21.
Both Dr. Rarmroth [sic] and his bride are well known in Kirksville. The bride is a former Kirksville girl and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Darrow, of Laurel, Mont. She is a niece of Mrs. W. P. Foster of Kirksville. She is a former Kirksville High school student and has often visited here since moving to Montana. It was during one of these visits that she first met Dr. Garmroth, who was a student at the A. S. O.
Dr. Garmroth was graduated from the A. S. O. in the class of 1917. He was a member of the Chi Delta fraternity.
After a short visit in Payne, Ohio, they will go to Benton, Mich., where Dr. Garmroth will practice osteopathy.
Garmroth-Darrow Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 01 Apr 1920, p. 1, col. 3, Thursday
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Brown-Garr Vows Were Read In Centerville
Alma Brown and Durwood Garr were united in marriage in Centerville, Iowa, Christian church parsonage, February 1 at 5:00 p.m.
They went to Chicago for a short trip, returning home on Sunday evening.
Garr- Brown Marriage, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 8 Feb 1951, p. 1, col. 3
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MARRIED.
Garwood—Dunham—At residence of the officiating minister, Rev. T. A. Canada, of this city, Tuesday, May 27the, 1890, Thomas W. Garwood and Miss Ollie Dunham, daughter of G. W. Dunham.
Garwood-Dunham Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, The Kirksville Journal, 29 May 1890, p. 4, col. 4
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Miss Reba Lovekamp, Lendal Gehrke Wed
The wedding of Miss Reba Lovekamp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lorenz Lovekamp, and A-2C Lendal Gehrke, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Gehrke, all of Queen City, took place at St. John’s Lutheran church on Monday afternoon. The double ring ceremony was performed by the pastor, the Rev. A. O. Althafer, in the presence of the immediate families and close friends.
Mrs. Althafer played “Bridal Chorus” from Lohengrin, “I Love You truly” and “Because”.
The bride wore a navy suit with red and navy accessories and a corsage of red carnations. The maid of honor, sister-in-law of the bride, Mrs. Olin Lovekamp, wore a gray suit with navy accessories and a corsage of red carnations. The bridegroom and A-2C Joe Applegate, best man, were dressed in their air force uniforms. Both wore white carnation boutonnieres.
Immediately following the ceremony the couple left for a honeymoon in the Ozarks.
A-2C Gehrke is in the air force and will leave for duty in Spokane, Wash., on Saturday. Mrs. Gehrke is employed at the Courtesy Beauty Salon in Ottumwa, Iowa. Both are graduates from the Queen City High school.
Gehrke-Lovekamp Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 18 Sep 1953, p. 5, col. 6
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WERE MARRIED FEBRUARY 5
Miss Velma Morris of Memphis is Bride of Texas Educator
Miss Velma Morris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Morris of Memphis became the bride of Leonard Gieseker, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Gieseker of Boseman, Montana, on Thursday evening, February 5, at the First Methodist church of Bryan, Texas, at 8 o’clock, Dr. Ira F. Key, officiating.
The church was decorated with a background of ferns against which tall cathedral candles in white candelabra gleamed softly.
Mrs. Albert Goodman played Liehestraum and other prenuptial selectins on the organ, and just preceeding [sic] the ceremony, D. T. Killough sang, “I Love You Truly,” accompanied by Mrs. Goodman.
The bride wore a dress of sea blue crepe with brown accessories and her corsage was of orchids.
Mrs. Gieseker formerly attended the University of Missouri. Mr. Gieseker received his M. S. in chemistry from the Montana State College of Bozeman in 1941. He was in the Agricultural Chemistry Department at the Missouri University during the summer of 1941. He is a member of Gamma Alpha fraternity. He is now in the chemistry division of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station at S. and M. College.
The couple will reside in Midway, Bryan, Texas.
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Married Yesterday
Dr. Frank L. Goehring and Miss Eva Nelson were married at the home of the bride on South Franklin street yesterday. The groom is a promising osteopath, while the bride is one of Kirksville’s popular and cultured young ladies. They will make their home in the east.
Goehring-Nelson Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 30 Aug 1906, p. 4, col. 1
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Miss Blanch Anthony and Audrey Goodwin of Gorin were married in Carrollton Saturday morning.
Goodwin-Anthony Marriage, Brashear, Missouri, The Brashear News, 28 Apr 1932, p. 1, col. 6
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BLAKE-GORDY
On Sunday afternoon, May 15th, occured [sic] the marriage of Miss Edith V. Blake to Oren Gordy. Both are young people from Downing, Mo.
The ceremony was read in the presence of some of their immediate friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Warner Case in Bloomfield, Iowa. Mrs. Case is a sister to Mr. Gordy. hte [sic] officiating minister was Rev. M. C. Campbell, pastor of the Nazarene Church. May this young couple have a long happy journey through life together.
They wll [sic] be at home to their friends on the farm. Address Downing, Mo. –Bloomfield Republican-Democrat.
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MILLER-GRABOWSKI
Mrs. Maxine Miller, daughter of Mr. ard [sic] Mrs. Harry Forquer of Memphis, and William Grabowski, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Grabowski, of Chicago, were married in Crown Point, Indiana, Saturday, September 28.
The ceremony was performed at 4 o’clock in the afternoon by the Presbyterian minister, Rev. Adkins. Mrs. Lela Goldsberry and Miss Jean Grabowski attended the young couple.
The bride has been working in Memphis in her father’s office and left last Sunday to go the Chicago.
The groom is a linotype operator and has employment in Chicago where they will make their home. They intend to come to Memphis some time soon, for a few days visit with Mr. and Mrs. Forquer.
Best wishes are extended to them from their many friends.
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Grace-Shelton
Dr. James J. Grace, of St. Francis, Kans., and Miss Lydia Mae Shelton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Shelton, of 115 East Illinois street, were married this afternoon at 2 o’clock by Rev. F. W. Condit, at his home on East Washington street. The ring ceremony was used. There were no attendants.
Dr. and Mrs. Grace will leave tomorrow for St. Francis to make their home.
Dr. Grace was graduated from the A. S. O. in the June, 1922 class. The bride is a graduate of the Linneus High school. She has been making her home in Kirksville several years and has been a popular clerk in the Kahn Variety Store.
Grace- Shelton Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 26 Dec 1922, p. 1, col. 3
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TWO COUPLES MARRIED HERE BY REV. SMITH
Four Rings Used In Double Wedding Ceremony Saturday
A double wedding, in which the double ring ceremonies and four rings were used, was performed by Rev. Ralph M. G. Smith Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock at his home, 1016, E. Harrison St., for two couples. They were William C. Gray and Lorene McNabb, and Dale Mitchell and Doris Vance.
Mr. Gray is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Gray of Green City and is a graduate of the Green City High School. He has been engaged in farming four miles south of Green City since his graduation. Mrs. Gray is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John McNabb, also of Green City, and is a graduate of the Green City High School.
Mr. Mitchell is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Mitchell of Green City and is a graduate of the High School there. He is now attending the University of Missouri at Columbia. Mrs. Mitchell is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Vance of 703 S. Fifth St., Kirksville and is a graduate of the Kirksville High School. She has been employed at the International Shoe Factory here.
Both brides wore dresses of navy blue with white accessories and both had corsages of red rosebuds. The men wore matching tan business suits.
Immediately after the ceremony the two couples left for a honeymoon trip in the Ozarks.
Mr. and Mrs. Gray will make their home on his farm south of Green City, and Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell will be at home in Columbia when school resumes in September.
Gray-McNabb Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 10 Aug 1947, p. 5, col. 3 & 4, Sunday
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Green-Harbridge [sic]
C. K. Green, (Rev) of Downing, Mo., and Mrs. Cornie B. Harbridge [sic], of near Arbela, Mo., were united in marriage at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday September 11, 1919.
The Rev. Mr. Green, besides being one of the ost [sic] progressive citizens of Western Scotland Co., is a very capable and influential minister of the Baptist Church. He is at the present time moderator of the North Missouri Baptist Association, and the efficient pastor of Downing, Dover, Luray and Arbela Baptist churches. It was since coming to the pastorate at the last named place tha [sic] he met the lady who is now his bride.
Mrs. Green owns and has been residing on a good farm north of Arbela, and is a woman of culture and refinement, and will make an ideal wife and co-worker for this popular minister.
The wedding service was performed at the home of the bride and in the presence of but a few of the immediate relatives of the contracting parties. The service was read by Mr. C. E. Newton, pastor of the First Baptist church at Kahoka.
After the wedding a delightful three course supper was served. The happy couple have the best wishes of a host of friends.
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LOEFFLER—GREEN
Miss Anna E. Loeffler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Loffler [sic], formerly of Memphis, and Mr. Ralph Green of Memphis, were united in marriage at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Luther, in this city last Saturday evening, by Rev. E. M. Nesbitt, pastor of the Presbyterian Church.
When her parents moved to Burlington from heree [sic], Anna made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Orcutt and moved with them to a farm near Hitt. The past year she has been at the J. E. Luther home in this city.
Their many friends wish them happiness and prosperity, and rejoice to learn that they will make their home in Scotland County.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Ralph Green married Anna E. Loeffers [sic], 8 Apr 1922
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Ruth Jean Kennedy, Earl Greenfield Wed
Miss Ruth Jean Kennedy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Kennedy, of Davenport, Iowa, and and [sic] Earl Edward Greenfield, foster son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zinn, of Brashear, were united in marriage in a single ring ceremony Saturday at the Zinn home. The Rev. G. D. Hammontree officiated.
Mrs. Greenfield has been employed in Ottumwa, Iowa, for a number of years. Mr. Greenfield has also been employed in Ottumwa for the past eight years, the past five years at the John Deere plant.
Following the ceremony, a dinner was served by Mrs. Zinn honoring the newlyweds. After a honeymoon trip of two weeks, they will be at home at 1928 Albia Road, Ottumwa, Ia.
Greenfield-Kennedy Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 30 Jul 1951, p. 8, col. 3, Monday
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MUSTOE—HALL
Mr. James Hall and Miss Alta Mustoe were united in marriage at high noon Sunday, Feb. 26, 1922 in the South Methodist parsonage, Rev. Jno. L. Lawson officiating. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mustoe, is a graduate of Memphis high school and has been teaching school for the past two years. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Hall of Winona, Kansas. The young couple will engage in the farming business on their farm two miles east of Hitt.
The wedding ceremony was witnessed by Miss Helen Black and Mr. Clyde Tippett, friends of the bride and groom.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that James R. Hall married Alta Mustoe, 20 Feb 1922
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Have Arrived Here to Attend Wedding
Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Hamilton, of Joplin, arrived yesterday to attend the Hamilton-Pickens wedding this afternoon. Dr. Hamilton is a cousin of Mr. Hamilton.
Others who are here for the wedding are Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Lukes, Jr., of Lukadia Farms, Clarksville, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Gird McCullough, Mr. and Mrs. Wood Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Overton Harris, and Mr. and Mrs. Harris McCullough, all of Harris, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cowgill, Milan; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Murray, Green Castle; Mr. and Mrs. David McLorn, La Plata; Dr. and Mrs. Fred Still, Macon; Mrs. Ward McGinnis, Eureka, Kan., and Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Peterson and son Jimmie, Burlington, Ia.
Hamilton-Pickens, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 27 May 1951, p. 4, col. 4, Sunday
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DENA PICKENS WED TO WARREN B. HAMILTON
Sunday Afternoon Ceremony at Presbyterian Church
Miss Dena Winona Pickens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac William Pickens, of Green City became the bride of Warren Burton Hamilton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur DeWitt Hamilton, 1102 E. Harrison, Sunday afternoon at three o’clock in a setting of white gladioli, white snowballs, and white candles in the Presbyterian Church in Kirksville. The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev. Herbert E. Manning before a large crowd of relatives and friends.
The pews were adorned with snowball tied with white ribbon. White flowers were used throughout the church.
The candlelighters, Miss Mary Johnson, of Salisbury, and Miss Elsa Webbink, St. Louis, sorority sisters of the bride, wore gowns in shades of green with bands of daisies in their hair. The wands with which they lighted the candles were tied with white ribbons and daisies.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, was dressed in an ivory satin gown fashioned with a sweetheart neckline, long sleeves, coming to a point over the back of the hand, close fitting bodice and a full skirt and a medium length train. She wore an illusion veil edged in nylon lace. The dress was previously worn by her sister, Mrs. Stanley Bohon, at her wedding. She carried a cascade bouquet of white bride’s roses, centered with a white orchid and tied with white satin ribbon. Her only jewelry was a string of pearls, gift of the bridegroom.
The matron of honor was the bride’s sister, Mrs. Stanley Bohon, and the bridesmaids were Miss Jeanne Jones, Fairfield, Iowa, a sorority sister of the bride, and Miss Mary Virginia Payne, Green City. All wore gowns of yellow nylon organdy over nylon taffeta, fashioned with a sweetheart neckline, short sleeves and a full skirt. They wore a head band of daisies.
Little Miss Carol Clark, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Clark, Jr., was the flower girl. She was dressed in yellow organdy over taffeta with a full skirt and bolero. She carried a white lace basket filled with white daisies.
As the bridal party entered the church a white carpet was unrolled down the center aisle.
Mrs. Stephen Melvin at the organ played nuptial music and the traditional marches. She also played for Mr. Melvin who just before the ceremony sang “I Love You Truly” and “Because”.
J. Robert Peterson, of Burlington, Ia., brother-in-law of the bridegroom, was his best man. Richard Johnson and Ed Grim were groomsmen. Ushers were Dr. Stanley Bohon, Gordon Grober, and Stephen Shinn. All the men wore black trousers with white coats and red carnation boutonnieres.
The bride is a graduate of the Green City High School and the Kirksville State Teachers College. She is a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha, Cardinal Key, Pi Omega Pi, and W. A. A. She is secretary to Dr. Walter Ryle, president of the Teachers College.
Mr. Hamilton is a graduate of Kirksville Senior High School and was graduated from the KSTC last Thursday. He is a member of Sigma Tau Gamma and Blue Key.
Immediately after the wedding a reception was held in the church parlors. The table was lovely with an Italian lace cloth, tall white tapers, daisies, white roses and spring ferns. The four tier wedding cake was served with fruit punch. Mrs. Ed Grim of Kirksville, and Miss Elsa Webbink, St. Louis, were in charge of the serving. The bridegroom’s sister, Mrs. J. Robert Peterson, of Burlington, Ia., was in charge of the guest book. They were dressed in formal dresses and wore corsages of daises.
As the guests entered the parlors they were received by the bride’s parents, the bridegroom’s parents, the bride and bridegroom the matron of honor and the best man.
For her daughter’s wedding Mrs. Pickens wore a navy and pink crepe dress with navy and white accessories and a corsage of pink roses. Mrs. Hamilton wore a navy sheer dress with white and navy accessories.
The grandmothers of the couple, Mrs. W. H. Miller, of Kirksville, and Mrs. T. E. LaFaver, Green City, also had corsages of pink roses.
Immediately after the reception Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton left in their new car for a short wedding trip, after which they will be at home at 721 E. Hamilton in Kirksville. Mr. Hamilton plans to enter the KCOS this fall.
For going away Mrs. Hamilton wore a navy blue and pink rayon butcher linen two-piece dress with navy blue and pink accessories. Her corsage was a white orchid. She also wore a rhinestone pin, the gift of the bridegroom.
Out-of-town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Ora Morris and Mary Helen, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn LaFaver and family, Mr. and Mrs. Rex LaFaver and Barbara, Mr. and Mrs. Vollie LaFaver and family, Mr. and Mrs. D. Riddle and family, Mr. and Mrs. Cale Hensley, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. LaFavre, Miss Eliza Clelland, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Long, Ira and May Porter, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Kimmell and family, Mr. and Mrs. Orin Porter and family, Rev. and Mrs. E. V. Campbell and Clarice, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Ammerman, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Alexander, and Avis Kay, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Walker and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walker and Wanda, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Smith and family; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Thompson and Rosalee; Miss Jean Cleeton, Charlene and Leon Shafer, Mr. and
Mrs. John Payne and Joan, Mr. and Mrs. Wayland Cleeton, Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Albertson, of Green City.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Millay, Mrs. Mary E. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer White, Mr. and Mrs. George Simmons and family, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Spake and Shela, Miss Carroll Linhart, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cowgill, Mrs. Pearl Dailey and Mrs. Bert Faulkner, Milan; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cleeton Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Guiles, Mr. and Mrs. Gail Murray, E. R. Pickens, Mearl Pickens, Mrs. Susie Speiser, Green Castle; Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Luke, Clarksville, Mo.; Mrs. Alma Rogers and the Misses Dorothy O’Neal and Laquita Hake, Kincaid, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. N. M. Baker and family, Mrs. Martha Sterling, Mr. and Mrs. Overton Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Abbie Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Gird McCullough, Harris, Mo.
Editor’s Note: can’t read some of the remaining names.
Hamilton- Pickens, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 28 May 1951, p. 3, col. 5-8, Monday
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L. J. HAMMER WEDS MISS MADGE GOLDEN
Announcement has been made of the marriage of L. J. Hammer, Jr., of Novinger and Miss Madge Golden, of Nashua, Mo. The wedding took place last Sunday morning at 11 o’clock at Gashland, Mo., the ceremony being performed by the Rev. Mr. Hannah at his home.
Mr. Hammer was depot agent for the Q. O. & K. C. Railroad at Nashua until the road was abandoned.
Mr. and Mrs. Hammer will make their home in Nashua.
Hammer-Golden Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 7 Jan 1940, p. 5, col. 2
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At Mills-Handley Wedding
Among the out-of-town persons who attended the wedding of Miss Helen Leslie Mills and James Ray Handley here Saturday night were Mr. and Mrs. Warren Fuqua and granddaughter, Margaret, of Columbia; Mr. and Mrs. John Flanagan, of Kansas City; Mrs. Terrence Hefferman, of Columbus, Ohio; Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Reeves, of Topeka, Kan., and Mrs. Omer Lee Bohrer, of Lebanon.
Handley-Mills, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 05 Jul 1949, p. 2, col. 7, Tuesday
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Frank Hanna Weds Dorothy Jane Hilt
The announcement of the marriage of Miss Dorothy Jane Hilt and Frank Hanna, of Kansas City, on June 7, has been received here by friends of the couple. Both are former Teachers College students.
Mrs. Hanna is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Hilt, of Kansas City. She lived in Kirksville until a year ago. She was graduated from the Kirksville High School in 1932 and then attended the Teachers College. She was a member of the Alpha Sigma Alpha social sorority, and was employed in the Bureau of Placements at the college. She holds a stenographic position with the University Publishing Company at Kansas City.
Hanna is assistant manager of the Felldman-Hirsch Health Club of Kansas City. While in school here he starred at blocking back on the K. S. T. C. football team, playing football under both Don and Fritz Faurot. Hanna had an outstanding record in athletics. In seven years of football in high school and college he played in only one game in which his team lost. The only losing game he played in was the defeat of the Bulldogs by St. Louis University.
Hanna-Hilt Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 15 Aug 1937, p. 3, col. 8
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HANSEN-WARNER
A marriage license was issued here today to T. A. Hansen, of Des Moines, and Miss Clara May Warner, of Kirksville. They were married this afternoon at 2 o’clock by Justice of the Peace R. M. Pickell. The ceremony was performed at the courthouse.
The bride is the only daughter of Hercules Warner, of Kirksville. She has many friends here who join in wishing her much happiness.
Hansen-Warner Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 11 Feb 1922, p. 6, col. 3, Saturday
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Clarence A. Harbur, of Kirksville, and Miss Mary Belle Byrne, of Memphis, were married at 1 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Byrne. They will make their home on a farm northeast of Kirksville.
Harbur-Byrne Marriage, Brashear, Missouri, The Brashear News, 10 Mar 1932, p. 4, col. 4
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Clarence Harbur married Mary Bell Byrne, 8 Mar 1932
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Harbur-Allen
On Wednesday, March 8, 1905 at 7, o’clock p.m. occurred the marriage of Mr. Evert E. Harbur to Miss Florence G. Allen. The ceremony was performed by Elder M. J. Nicoson at the residence of the bride, five miles east of Memphis, in the presence of a large number of friends of the contracting parties. After the ceremony the guests were invited to a sumptuous supper. A reception was given the newly married couple at the home of the groom’s father G. M. Harbur of the same neighborhood on the following day.
The bride is one of our most popular young ladies. The groom is a prosperous young farmer and deserves well the jewel he has won in the matrimonial lottery. They were both born and raised in this neighborhood and are old schoolmates. May long life and hapiness [sic] attend them. They were the recipients of many valuable and useful presents. Soon after the ceremony the guests were invited into the dining room, where a splendid supper awaited them. After doing ample justice to the supper the evening was spent in social conversation when the guests departed for their respective homes. The next day March 9th, about forty guests assembled at the home of the groom’s father, Mr. G. M. Harbur. At 11 a.m., the bride and groom arrived and after congratulations were extended the happy pair were invited into the dining room where the tables were loaded to their fullest capacity with good things to eat.
The afternoon was spent in social conversation and all seemed to enjoy themselves. The guests departed about 4 o’clock realizing the fact that they had been well entertained.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Evert E. Harbur married Florence G. Allen, 8 Mar 1905
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HARBUR-ADKINS
Floyd Harbur and Miss Rita Adkins, both of Kirksville, were married Saturday evening about 7 o’clock by Rev. F. W. Condit at his home on East Washington street.
Mr. Harbur is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Harbur, of this city, and is employed by the Newton Jitney Company.
Harbur- Adkins Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 18 Dec 1922, p. 1, col. 3
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Memphis, Mo., Feb. 17.—Marriage license was issued February ?, to Amus C. M. Hardman, 17, and Miss Vivian Cotton, 15, parents of both parties consenting. This is the youngest couple to receive a marriage license in Scotland county for some time. These young people have many friends in Scotland county to wish them joy in their married life. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Cotton, who have had charge of the pickle factory in Memphis for years.
The above couple were accompanied to Kirksville by Hobart Muir, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Muir, and Miss Thelma Salmons, whose father lives in Moberly, where they obtained a license. There the two couples were united in marriage Tuesday. A reception was held for the newly weds at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hillas Hardman that evening.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Amus C. N. Hardman married Vivian Cotton, 16 Feb 1926
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HARDMAN-MUIR
February 17th occurred the marriage of Miss Sylvia Muir and Hillis Hardman at the home of the bride’s parents in the presence of a large number of friends and neighbors.
After the ceremony by Dr. Holloway of Memphis, all present were served with a light lunch. All friends jion [sic] with the Reveille in wishing them a joyous life.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Hillis Hardman married Sylvia Muir, 16 Feb 1921
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OLIN HARDMAN MARRIED LAST WEEK
Miss Irene Palmer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Palmer, of Memphis and Mr. Olin Hardman, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Hardman, of Memphis, were united in marriage, Wednesday evening at six o’clock at the home of the bride three miles east of Memphis, Rev. E. M. Nesbitt, officiating using the beautiful ring ceremony. Those present on this happy occasion were: Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Palmer, Mikie Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Hardman, Hazel Maude and Carol Hardman, Mr. and Mrs. J. Hardman, Nelma, Burl and Amos Hardman, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mauller, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hammond, Mr. W. M. Summers. An elaborate wedding dinner was served following the ceremony, which gave the guests an opportunity of enjoying the fellowship of the happy couple, and of rejoicing with them in their new found happiness.
The bride and groom are both well known and popular in Memphis having been born and reared in the county, and having attended the Memphis high school, the groom being in the class of 1920 and the bride in the class of 1921. They will spend their honeymoon in the county and will make their home temporarily with the parents of the bride. Their many friends wish for them the fulfillment of their beautiful and romantic dreams of youth.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Olin B. Hardman married Goldie I. Palmer, 20 Dec 1922
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Married
L. L. Harland to Miss Vera May Koutz on Sunday the 12th at the home of the bride on E. Harrison Street.
Harland- Koutz Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, The Kirksville Democrat, 17 Sep 1909, p. 1, col. 4
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Married, on Thursday of last week, Mr. Francis L. Harrington, of this city, to Miss Nelle Patton, Pittsburg, Kans. Mr. Harrington is a member of one of Kirksville’s most honored and respected families and at present time is assistant postmaster in this city. The bride and groom will have rooms and be at home to their friends at the Central Hotel.
Harrington– Patton Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Democrat, 27 Apr 1906, p. 4, col. 4, Friday
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Robert Hartsock Weds Miss Iva Lee Sweet
Miss Iva Lee Sweet and Robert C. Hartsock of Greentop were married at 4:15 o’clock Saturday afternoon by the Rev. L. V. Freeman, pastor of the Christian Church, at his home, 312 South Mulanix Street. The single ring ceremony was used. They were accompanied by the bridegroom’s uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Evans, who live six miles north of Kirksville.
Mr. and Mrs. Hartsock attended the Kirksville High School, and Mrs. Hartsock was graduated in the 1942 class. She is teaching the Middlebrook school, five miles northwest of Baring, this year.
The couple will live near Baring.
Hartsock- Sweet Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 01 Nov 1942, p. 6, col. 3, Sunday
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Harvey Burns Wedding Last Sunday
At the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Burns, west of Memphis, on Sunday, February 4, at 5 o’clock p.m. Robert C. Harvey of near Arbela and Miss Nora Burns were united in marriage, Rev. E. B. Thompson officiating.
Both of the young people are well known in this community and will be congratulated by their many friends. The groom is an industrious young farmer and a young man in whom all [unreadable] confidence. Mrs. Harvey is a charming and gracious young lady and for several years has been a popular teacher in the schools of this county.
The Reveille joins friends in extending well wishes.
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FOGLE—HAYES
At the parsonage of the Christian Church, Monday, June 8, at 7 p.m., Estelene Fogle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fogle, and Hugh C. Hayes, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hayes, were united iin [sic] the bonds of holy wedlock, Rev. E. P. Taggart, pastor, officiating. The happy couple left the same evening for Quincy on a few days honeymoon. Only the immediate family were present.
The bride is comely young lady who has a host of friends among the young set, while the groom is an industrius [sic] and prosperous young farmer. The happy young couple have the best wishes for the future in their new relation.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that H. C. Hayes married Estelene V. Fogle, 8 Jun 1925
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Levi Hays Marries Miss Ruby Sullivan
Levi L. Hays and Ruby Sullivan, of western Adair County, were married Thursday afternoon, July 2, in a beautiful wedding ceremony pronounced by Justice S. S. Cavett at his office in Kirksville. They were accompanied by John L. Hays and Clay Sullivan, fathers of the young couple.
After a short visit with the members of the party who are old time friends of the justice, he delivered to the young people a few words of commendation and gave to the bride a small wedding present.
Hays- Sullivan Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 03 Jul 1936, p. 4, col. 8
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Hayward-Brillhart
Lloyd B. Hayward and Miss Violet Brillhart were married Thursday evening, March 30, at 7 o’clock at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. R. A. Waggoner.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Brillhart of this city. She took a business course at the Olympia, Wash. High school while the family was living there, and has many friends who wish her much happiness.
Mr. Hayward is a prosperous young business man, being engaged in the grocery business with his father, James Hayward, on Hamilton street.
Mr. and Mrs. Hayward will make their home with her parents on West Hamilton street.
Hayward- Brillhart Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 1 Apr 1922, p. 1, col. 6
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HUSTON—HEALD
Yesterday at the manse, Dr. I. C. Hunt, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, officiating, Miss Florest Huston of Mt. Sterling and Howard E. Heald of Downing were united in marriage.
The bride is the daughter of Jeff Huston and was a former resident of this city. She has many pleasing graces and won a host of friends while she lived here. She is a graduate of the local school and was popular among her school mates.
The groom is in the mercantile business in Downing and has a wide friendship among his associates.
Many friends of the contracting parties join this paper in wishing them happiness and prosperity in their new relation.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Howard E. Heald married Florest M. Huston, 3 Jun 1925
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SARAH PULIS IS MARRIED TO EDWARD HEFT
Kirksville Girl Bride of Air Force Man; Wed Saturday
Miss Sarah Jane Pulis, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Foster L. Pulis, of 716 E. Jefferson, was married to Edward J. Heft, son of the late Mrs. and Mrs. George Edward Heft, of Chicago, Saturday afternoon at three o’clock at the First Christian Church.
The nuptial vows were taken before an altar banked with white gladiola and spring flowers. The double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. Romans Smith, pastor of the church.
Ray Van Giesen sang, “Always,” accompanied by Irene Drennan at the organ prior to the ceremony. Miss Drennan also played the traditional wedding marches.
The candles were lighted by Norma McKinney and Jane Ann Novinger, sorority sisters of the bride. They were attired in pastel formals, and wore wrist corsages of pink carnations. Miss Mary Karen Pulis, sister if the bride dressed in white and wearing a headband of daisies, served as flower girl and scattered rose petals before the bride as she came down the aisle.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a white ballerina length gown of net over white satin with a bolero of Chantilly lace. Her shoulder length veil was trimmed in Chantilly lace and lily of the valley. She carried a white Bible topped with white roses and lily of the valley. Her only piece of jewelry was a double strand of pearls, a gift of the bridegroom.
Maid-of- honor for the bride was her sister, Shirley Ann Pulis. She was attired in a ballerina length dress of aqua net over matching satin. Her cordage was of yellow carnations.
The bridegroom was attended by his brother, William Heft of Chicago. They were attired in business suits. Junior ushers were Foster Dale Pulis, brother of the bride and Bobby McNeill. All the men in the wedding party wore white boutonnieres.
The bride’s mother chose for her daughter’s wedding a navy street dress with white accessories and a corsage of red roses.
A reception was held following the ceremony at the home of the bride’s parents. The table was covered with a hand crocheted cloth of white with candles and tulips forming an attractive background. The three-tiered wedding cake was topped with miniature bride and groom. The first piece of cake was cut by the bride and bridegroom. Cake and punch were served by Misses Esther and Marie Heft, of Chicago, sisters of the bridegroom. Mary Ellen Gilstrap, sorority sister of the bride, had charge of the guest book.
Mrs. Heft is a graduate of the Kirksville High School with the class of 1949. She attended the Northeast Missouri State Teachers College for three years where she majored in home economics. She was a member of the Ellen H. Richards Club, and the Pi Kappa Sigma social sorority. She is also a past honored queen of Job’s Daughters Bethel No. 30. She has been employed in the office of Dr. G. N. Dailey.
The bridegroom graduated from the Austin High School in Chicago in 1948. Before entering the service he was employed by the A. and P. Tea Company for five years. He entered the service last August, receiving his basic training at Sampson Air Force Base in New York. He was then stationed at the Teachers College here with the clerk-typist program. At present he is at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, Ill. They will reside in Bellville.
The couple left Sunday for a wedding trip to Chicago. The bride chose for her going away costume a maize suit with whit accessories.
Out-of-town guests at the wedding, which occurred on the 27th wedding anniversary of the bride’s parents, were: Dorothy Scott and Donna Lough of Wyaconda, Betty Jones, of Newtown; Emogene McCollum, of New Boston; Esther Heft, Marie Heft and Mr. and Mrs. William Heft, of Chicago, and Mr. and Mrs. Audry Young, of Des Moines.
Heft- Pulis Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 5 May 1952, p. 8, col. 4, 5 & 6
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MARRIED WEDNESDAY EVE
Miss Aletha Southmayd is Bride of Milton Young Man
On Wednesday evening of last week, March 10th, Miss Aletha Southmayd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Southmayd of near Brock, was married to Lonel Henderson of Milton, Iowa. The marriage took place at 7:30 o’clock at the Methodist parsonage in Memphis and was solemnized by Rev. Arthur L. Huff, pastor of the Brock church, who used the single ring service.
They were accompanied by Miss Aenthello Henderson and Elmer Epperly of Milton who were witnesses to the wedding.
They will reside on the Roy Southmayd farm near Brock and are now at home to their many friends.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Lonel Henderson married Aletha Southmayd, 10 Mar 1937
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Iowa Couple Married
George Owen Hill, Gilman, Ia., and Alice Beatrice Peterson, Marshalltown, Ia., were married Friday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock by the Rev. Joseph W. Thompson at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage, 516 East Washington Street. The single ring ceremony was used.
Hill- Peterson Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 02 Jan 1938, p. 7, col. 2
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Miss Anabelle Coy Weds Harold Hill
Miss Anabelle Coy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Coy, of Kirksville, and Harold Hill, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hill, of Detroit, Mich., were married at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 24 by Rev. Perley Lind, of Queen City.
Mrs. Hill has been employed as a nurse at the Ellis Hospital for the past four years. Mr. Hill was in defense work in Detroit for two years and is now employed in Kirksville.
The couple will make their home at 202 E. Fillmore.
Hill- Coy Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 28 Dec 1945, p. 5, col. 6, Friday
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MISS BERTHA BARNES MARRIED IN CHICAGO
Relatives here have been apprised of the wedding of Miss Bertha, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Barnes of this city, to Allan T. Hiller, formerly of Kahoka, on May 21 at the Buena Memorial Presbyterian church in Chicago.
The bride was born and grew to womanhood here in Memphis. She attended and graduated from our schools and further equipped herself as a teacher in the best schools. The past few years she taught physical education in the Lake Forest, Ill., schools and has been a most successful educator. The groom has but lately returned from Hawaii where he had been stationed with the army.
The many friends here extend congratulations and best wishes. They will probably be in Memphis the latter part of this month.
Hiller- Barnes Marriage, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 9 Jun 1932, p. 1, col. 2
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LYLE HIMES OF GIBBS TO BE WED IN MAY
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lenotti, of Olean, N. Y., announce the engagement of their daughter, Emma, to Lyle Himes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert C. Himes, of Gibbs. The wedding has been set for May 10 in Olean.
Mr. Himes received his discharge from the Navy last fall, after four years of service, mostly in the Mediterranean area. Since then he has been employed in New York.
Himes- Lenotti Engagement, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 23 Jan 1952, p. 8, col. 6
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Mr. Robt, Holcomb and Miss Minnie Tipton were married last Sunday at the home of the bride’s brother, Evert Tipton, Rev. J. H. Welch performed the ceremony.
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Married
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Kraus, Miss Martha Kraus to Mr. J. Guy Holt.
In the presence of a few relatives of the bride and groom this happy couple were united in marriage, March, 29, 1905, at 6:30 p.m.
The company immediately proceeded to the dining room where a fine supper was awaiting the guests. The bride and groom received some nice presents. The parties are well known and highly respected young people of Gorin and community. May happiness attend them all along the journey of life is the wish of their many friends. C. H. Whitehead officiating.
Mr. and Mrs. Clay Holt gave a nice dinner the next day in honor of their new daughter-in-law which was greatly enjoyed by all present.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that J. Guy Holt married Martha Kraus, 29 Mar 1905
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Couldn’t Leave the Key to Wed.
Macon Mo. Oct. 15—Directly after the Denver train passed Anabel, Macon County, at 7:30 last night, most of the town gathered in the waiting room for the marriage ceremony of Miss Celya Summers of Edinburgh, Ind., and Weldon R. Holt, the night operator of Anabel. Mr. Holt couldn’t leave the telegraph key so his bride had to come to him. Squire Mears performed the ceremony, after which the two hundred guests shook hands with Mr. and Mrs. Holt. Ten minutes later Mr. Holt was back at his desk, looking after the running of trains.
Holt- Summers Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, The Kirksville Democrat, 22 Oct 1909, p. 1, col. 2
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On Sunday, February 27, 1898, at the residence of the bride’s parents, in Miller Township, John C. Horton and Miss Nellie M. Hendricks were united in marriage by Rev. J. T. Wyatt. The bride and groom are favorites among the young people in that community and the Reveille joins with their many friends wishing them a long, happy and prosperous life in their new relation.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that John C. Horton married Nellie M. Hendricks, 27 Feb 1898
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GIBSON-HOSKINS MARRIED SUNDAY, JULY 31
Married at the office of Dr. P. D. Holloway in Memphis, Mo., Sunday, July 31, Frank Hoskins and Miss Nettie Josephine Gibson, both of Milton, Iowa.
Mr. Hoskins is a member of the firm of Hoskins Bros. grocery store that does a thriving business. Some years ago he was a partner with his father, the late Clark Hoskins, in farming and the breeding of registered Hereford cattle at which they were very successful.
The bride was reared in Milton and belongs to one of the old reliable families, and has shown her wisdom in accepting the man she did for her husband.
The happy couple was accompanied by brothers of the bride, Chan and Allie and wife.
They left August 1, for an extended visit in Kansas, after which they will be at home to their many friends who wish for them the joys of a happy life.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Frank Hoskins married Nettie Josephine Gibson, 31 Jul 1921
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Married
Wm. Thomas Hoskins of this city and Miss Nora A. Vice, of Clark County were united in marriage at the home of Robert Smith and wife in this city Sunday morning. Rev. C. V. Pearce of Canton officiating. They have the best wishes of the News.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that William T. Hoskins married Nora A. Vice, 11 Nov 1906
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On Wednesday, February 1, at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. D. B. Wineinger in Downing, W. O. Howard and Miss Lillie Penny were united in marriage.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Wallas O. Howard married Lillie Penny, 11 Feb 1911
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HOWELL-GOOSEY
AT the home of Mrs. Beulah Goosey, neear [sic] Rutledge, Mo., a pretty wedding took place at 12:30 o’clock Sunday, June 9th, when her daughter, Miss Mary Catherine, became the bride of Alva Howell, of Memphis, Mo. The nuptial service was solemnized by the Rev. H. I. Cull pastor of the Baptist Church, Memphis. He used the ring ceremony, in the presence of relatives and friends. Miss Virginia Howell, sister of the bridegroom and Harold Gooesy [sic], brother of the bride, were the attendants.
The bride wore a pretty frock of light blue crepe with accessories to match, and carried a bouquet of pink roses. Following the ceremony, the bridal party and guests repaired to the dining room where the wedding dinner was served.
The bride and groom will be at home to their many friends, on a farm near Brock, north of Memphis. We wish them well in their new home and may happiness be theirs [unreadable] life.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Alva Howell married Mary Catherine Goosey, 9 Jun 1935
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HUDDLESON-WARD
Charles Huddleson, of Knox City, and Anna Ward, of Green City, met in Kirksville this morning and were married in the office of Atty. J. M. Wattenbarger. The ceremony was performed at 8:30 o’clock by Rev. C. H. Brott in the presence of Masers. Wattenbarger, John Propst and H. H. Payne.
Mr. Huddleson and his bride met here as it was about half way between Knox City and Green City.
Huddleston- Ward Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 27 Jul 1922, p. 1, col. 7, Thursday
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HUDSON-TUCKER WEDDING DECEMBER 31
On Sunday, December 31 in Kahoka Frank Hudson and Miss Rosa Tucker, both of this city, were united in marriage, Justice Perry officiating.
The bride and groom are held in high esteem and are the recipients of hearty congratulations. The groom is assistant cashier in the Farmers Exchange Bank and the bride is a stenographer in the same institution.
The Reveille joins friends in extending felicitations.
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RENNER-HUFF MARRIED SUN., JUNE 22
At high noon on Sunday, June 22, 1919, Miss Mary Gertrude Renner became the wife of Editor Arthur G. Huff of the Gorin Argus. The wedding was held at the home of the bride’s parents near Wayland and the service was read by C. E. Newton, pastor of the Baptist Church at Kahoka and in the presence of the immediate members of the bride’s family and a few invited guests. Immediately following the wedding ceremony a splendid wedding dinner was served.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stannis Renner, who reside on a farm near Wayland and is a charming and accomplished young woman, possessing in a generous degree those qualities of mind and soul that alone you desire a child or not.
Huff-Renner Marriage, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 26 Jun 1919, p. 1, col. 4 & 5
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HUFF-McCLAMROCH
Mr. and Mrs. Orville McClamroch of near Rutledge announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Melba to Rev. Arthur L. Huff, now pastor of the Gorin Methodist circuit.
The single ring ceremony was read by the Rev. C. S. Peacocke at the Methodist parsonage in Shelbina Missouri at 8 p.m. on Friday, October 27th, 1939.
For the occasion the bride wore a dusky rose crepe dress with black accessories while the bridegroom wore a blue business suit.
The bride graduated from the Memphis high school with the class of 1934. She attended KSTC for two and one-half years and will complete her third term as teacher of the Etna school in the spring.
The bridegroom is the son of the Rev. and Mrs. Alvah D. Huff, formerly of Wyaconda, now of Unionville. He graduated from the Milan high school with the class of 1935. He has been pastor of the Memphis Methodist Circuit for the past three years and was recently transferred to Gorin. He is a junior at KSTC.
They will be at home soon to their many friends in the Methodist parsonage at Gorin.
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WEDDING DINNER GIVEN AT McCLAMROCH HOME
Mr. and Mrs. Orville McClamroch gave a dinner Sunday, December 31 at their home in honor of their daughter and son in-law, the Rev. and Mrs. Arthur L. Huff.
A bountiful dinner was served cafeteria style. The ‘bride’s cake’ was a large angel food decorated in pink and white, baked by the bride’s mother.
Other guests were: Mr. and Mr. Hugh Childers and son, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Woehrle and son Virgil, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McClamroch and sons Hillis and Denver, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley McClamroch and daughter, Catherine Mae, Miss Eliza Bauer, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Moore.
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MISS GERTRUDE LANCASTER MARRIED LAST THURSDAY
Miss Gertrude Lancaster and Walter C. Huff were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. J. M. Lancaster, in this city, Thursday, October 23, at 6:30 p.m. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. H. Morton pastor of the Presbyterian church, in the presence of only the immediate family of the contracting parties.
Immediately after the ceremony dinner was served and Mr. and Mrs. Huff departed for a wedding trip to Quincy, Peoria, and other points in Illinois. They will be at home to their friends at Fort Madison, Iowa, after November 1st.
Mr. Huff is quite well known about Memphis, having been the popular center fielder of the base ball team of this city during the season lately closed. He is a genteel young man industrious and clever. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. J. Milt Lancaster and for some months was engaged as saleslady in Chew’s store. She enjoys the friendship of a large circle of friends. The Democrat joins the friends of Mr. and Mrs. Huff in wishing them long life and happiness.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Walter O. Huff married Gertrude Lancaster, 23 Oct 1913
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The marriage of Mr. Ira Huggans, son of C. W. Huggans of Memphis, Mo., to Mrs. Bertie Hale, daughter of Mrs. Julia Wells of Downing, Mo., was solemnized Sunday morning, Jan. 9, at the home of Rev. E. M. Nesbitt.
Both the bride and the groom are well known in Scotland County, and are highly spoken of in the communities in which they reside. After the ceremony they took the train for the east for a short vacation, after which they will be at home on the groom’s farm west of Memphis. The many friends of this happy couple rejoice with them in their prospect of happiness and wish for them an abiding joy.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Ira Huggans married Bertie Hale, 09 Jan 1921
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Guests at Macon Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Davis went to Macon yesterday afternoon, where they were guests at the wedding of a cousin of Mr. Davis, Miss Mary Hughes.
Mary Hughes Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 01 Nov 1942, p. 5, col. 5, Sunday
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Married at Keokuk
Wednesday night, Oct. 11th, at the Hotel Keokuk in Keokuk, Iowa, occurred the marriage of Mr. J. J. Hummel of this city, and Miss Winifred Carder of Milton, Iowa. Rev. Dr. Newcomb, of the Presbyterian church officiating.
This marriage has been predicted for several weeks but not until the last day or two has the exact time been known. Mr. Hummel, the groom, was raised in Scotland county, his parents now living at Granger. For the past two years he has made his home in Memphis, and has clerked for Geo. M. Brown the druggist, for several months. He is a young man of splendid character and a prominent member of the First M. E. church. Miss Carder is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Carder of Milton, Iowa. She formerly lived in this county, where she has relatives and numerous friends.
Mr. Hummel has rented the Jas. F. Thornbury residence property in the northwest part of the city where they will be at home after a few days.
The best wishes of friends including THE DEMOCRAT go with them.
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RAY HULBURT WEDS GIRL FROM CORDER, MO.
Ray G. Hulburt, associate editor of the Journal of Osteopathy, was married Sunday afternoon to Miss Emma Kidd, of Corder, Mo. The marriage was performed at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. L. E. Kidd, at 3 o’clock, the Rev. Mr. Alton, of the Methodist church of Corder, officiating. Only immediate relatives and friends were present.
Mr. Hulburt and his bride arrived in Kirksville yesterday afternoon and will make their home at 516 West Jefferson street.
Mr. Hulburt met his bride last fall at a meeting of the Missouri Writers’ Guild at Elks Springs. Mr. Hulburt is a member of the Guild and his bride is an associate member. She has been teaching English in the High school at Harrisonville the past year.
Mr. Hulburt is a member of the June 1920 class at the A. S. O., and of the Stillonian Club.
Hulburt- Kidd Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 11 Jun 1918, p. 3, col. 3, Tuesday
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MARRIED HERE BY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
Justice of the Peace Harry Lindsey married Leslie James Hunsaker, of Mountain View, Idaho, and Dorothy Jones, of New Cambria, Mo., in his office this noon. Mr. Hunsaker’s sister, Mrs. Elma James and daughter, Genevieve James, accompanied the couple.
Hunsaker- Jones Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 14 Apr 1946, p. 1, col. 7, Thursday
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MISS MARIAN PICKELL WEDS JOSEPH HUNT
Wedding in Baptist Church Saturday Afternoon.
Miss Marian Lenore Pickell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Pickell, 610 South Osteopathy Avenue, and Joseph Richards Hunt, of St. Louis, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Hunt of Lock Haven, Pa., were married at 5:30 o’clock Saturday afternoon in the First Baptist Church in the presence of relatives and a large number of friends. The double-ring ceremony was used by the pastor, the Rev. Ralph M. G. Smith.
The bride was escorted to the altar by her brother-in-law, O. D. Beryman of La Belle, Mo. The attendants were the bride’s sister, Mrs. O. D. Beryman as matron of honor, Miss Thelma Dodson as maid of honor, and Ralph Shane, best man. Paul D. Myers was head usher.
Mrs. Ralph Shain presided at the organ and played the well-known marches as the couple came in and left after the ceremony, and accompanied Oakley Ethrington as he sang, “Because,” and “At Dawning.”
The altar was beautifully decorated with lighted candles, and ferns and yellow chrysanthemums.
The bride wore a white dress with finger-tip veil and carried a shower bouquet of pink roses and white carnations.
Mrs. Beryman wore an American Beauty Rose dress and her corsage was pink roses.
Miss Dodson wore a jersey dress and she carried a bouquet of white carnations.
The bridegroom and best man were dressed in tuxedos and wore boutonnieres of white carnations.
The bridegroom’s mother wore a black cut velvet with an orchid corsage, and the bride’s mother wore a black dress and had a corsage of Red American Roses.
The bride a prominent business woman and active in church and club work, is a graduate of the Kirksville High School and the Kirksville State Teachers’ College. She is a member of the Alpha Phi Sigma, an honorary fraternity and while in college was a champion tennis player and participated with all the all-star teams. She is a past president of the Business and Professional Women’s Club, and is one of the partners in the Pickell Abstract Company.
The bridegroom attended the Lafayette College, a Presbyterian college for men in Pennsylvania, and attended the Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery for three years. He was prominent in athletics while attending the Lafayette College. He is now employed by the Emerson Electric Company in St. Louis.
Following the wedding ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents which was attended by relatives and a few close friends of the couple. The table was beautifully decorated with pink roses and white carnations and there were two cakes in the shape of wedding bells.
The out-of-town guests were the bridegroom’s parents, and Mrs. William Vogt of Columbia, Mo.
Mr. and Mrs. Hunt left immediately after the reception for a honeymoon trip in the Ozarks. They will make their home in St. Louis.
Hunt- Pickell Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 01 Nov 1942, p. 6, col.4 & 5, Sunday
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Thurber-Hunter Wedding Last Night
Wedensday [sic] evening at the chapel of the Methodist parsonage of this city, Miss Josephine Thurber and Gale Hunter were united in marriage by the Rev W. E. Longstreth, the single ring ceremony being used. attendants [sic] were Dorothy Nelson and Aven Thurber.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. A. E. Thurber of this city and is one of Scotland County’s outctanding [sic] teachers. She has taught for about ten years, being employed last term at Prairie View, south of Crawford and had been re-elected for the same school. As an educator she stands among the highest in this county.
She is a graduate of the Memphis high school and of the Kirksville State Teachers College.
The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hunter, who live west of Brock. He is one of the county’s most progressive young men in his chosen profession.
They will be at home to their many friends at the Hunter farm northwest of Memphis.
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CONE-HUNTER WEDDING ON SUNDAY, MARCH 19
The Milton Herald says “On last Sunday, March 19 at ? o’clock occurred the marriage of Miss Ethel Cone to Howard Hunter of Memphis. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. G. Hankins at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Cone, in the presences of only immediate relatives of the young couple. Following the ceremony, a splendid wedding dinner was served.
Mrs. Hunter has been engaged as teacher of the Gospel Swamp school during the past six months and was considered a very able and successful instructor. The groom is a resident of northern Missouri and it is thought that the newly wedded couple will reside in that vicinity. We extend hearty congratulations.”
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HUSTON—PHINNEY
Miss Della Phinney, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Phinney, and Mr. Lavern Huston, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Huston, were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. Nannie Anderson, Monday afternoon, Feb. 28, by Rev. E. M. Nesbitt. The bride and groom were reared in Scotland County and will make their home north west of Memphis. Their friends wish them every happiness and good success.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Lavern Huston married Della Phinney, 28 Feb 1921
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McINTOSH-HYDE WEDDING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31
Clara McIntosh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McIntosh of south of Cantril and Arthur Jr. Hyde, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hyde of near Memphis were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents, December 31 at 8:00. A wedding dinner was served to the bridal party immediately after the ceremony. Attendants of the couple were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Keller, brother-in-law and sister of the bride. The wedding march was played by a sister of the bride, Miss Irene McIntosh. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. M. Hadley, pastor of the Christian church of Milton.
Mrs. Hyde, was a graudate [sic] with the class of 1942 from the Cantril high school and has been employed at the Sheaffer pen factory at Ft. Madison.
Mr. Hyde was graduated from the Memphis high school with the class of 1941. He is a farmer of near Brock, where the young couple will make their home.
Mrs. J. L. McIntosh, mother of the bride and George Schirch, uncle of the bride have attended five weddings in the same house. Both grandparents of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Wieland and Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Hyde were present, others present were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hyde, Norma and Arlene, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McIntosh and Irene, Mr. and Ms. Joe Keller, Rev. and Mrs. A. M. Hadley, George Schirch, Erma and LaRue Hyde, Ivan McIntosh and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Davis, Eulah and Paul.
The young couple received many useful and beautiful gifts.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Arthur Jr. Hyde (19) married Clara Louise McIntosh (18), 31 Dec 1942
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HYDE-PRATT
In this city December 28, at 3 P.M. at the home of the bride, Daniel Hyde and Mrs. Emma Pratt were united in marriage. Rev. Hogue officiating. Only a few intimate friends witnessed the ceremony. This couple has a host of friends and acquaintances throught [sic] the county who join in wishing them a long and happy wedded life. They will reside on the grooms [sic] farm near Brock.
Hyde-Pratt Marriage, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, Dec 1897
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Daniel Hyde married Mrs. Emma Pratt, 28 Dec 1897
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Married
On Thursday, January 25, at high noon, at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Southmayd, Reuben F. Hyde and Miss Grace Southmayd were united in the bonds of wedlock, the undersigned officiating. Immediately after the ceremony which made the twain one, a bountiful dinner was served in celebration of the event.
Many useful and appropriate presents were expressive tokens of the love and esteem in which the young people are held by their many relatives and friends. May God’s blessing attend them. – T. C. Taylor.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Reuben F. Hyde married Grace Southmayd, 25 Jan 1900
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THE HYDE-SPEAGH NUPTIALS
On Sunday, October 19, at 10 o’clock a.m., in the city of Centerville, Iowa, occurred the marriage of Mess Lena Speagh of Kansas City and Walter Hyde of Memphis, Mo. The wedding took place in the study of Rev. J. A. Glendenning, pastor of the First M. E. Church, who said the few words that made them man and wife.
This nuptial ceremony was the culmination of a happy romance, these good people having been close friends from childhood. The bride is one of Kansas City’s popular women. The groom is a prominent and successful farmer. The new home will be set up at Memphis. Their many friends extend congratulations and best wishes.
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SHIRLEY ANN PHELPS WED TO CLIFFORD IVERS
Kirksville Couple Married at Home of Bride’s Parents
A lovely wedding was solemnized Sunday afternoon when Shirley Ann Phelps, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kester Phelps, was united in marriage to Clifford Ivers, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Ivers, at the home of the bride’s parents.
An arch of holly and huckleberry and white tapers was used as a background for the double-ring ceremony, which was read by Rev. Archie Cooper.
Miss Donna Lou Welch, a sorority sister of the bride, played a medley of love songs while Miss Elizabeth Ann Ivers, sister of the groom, lighted the candles.
Miss Mary Belle Williams, another sorority sister, sang “My Wonderful One” and “Because”. She and Miss Welch had corsages of white carnation.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a street length dress of winter white wool with a matching juliet [sic] cap and white accessories. She carried a white Bible topped with a white rose corsage with love-knot streamers.
The matron of honor was Mrs. Kenyon Ivers. She wore an emerald green wool dress and forest green accessories. She carried a colonial bouquet of white and green carnations.
Kenyon Ivers, brother of the groom served as best man. Both he and the groom wore business suits with white carnation boutonnieres.
Immediately following the wedding a reception was held. The serving table was covered with a white linen cloth. A crystal bowl of poinsettias flanked by white tapers formed the centerpiece. The three-tier wedding cake was served by Mrs. C. B. Matthews. Mrs. Glen Holman served the punch. Mrs. Norman Phelps, sister-in-law of the bride, had charge of the guest book. The three women had corsages of white carnations.
The bride’s mother wore a black afternoon dress and black accessories with a corsage of red roses. The groom’s mother wore a grey suit with navy accessories and a corsage of red roses.
Mrs. Ivers is a graduating senior at Kirksville Senior High Scohool [sic]. She is a member of the K-Coed social sorority and is prominent in other school activities.
Mr. Ivers was graduated from Kirksville Senior High School in 1947. He attended the Teachers College here and is now employed at the post office.
Following a short honeymoon the couple will reside in Kirksville.
Ivers-Phelps Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 2 Jan 1951, p. 6, col.6
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BROCK WEDDING WEDNESDAY
Miriam Kutzner is Married to Kahoka Man
Miss Miriam Kutzner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kutzner who live north of Memphis, and Floyd Ivins of Kahoka were married at the home of the bride’s parents, Wednesday night at 7 o’clock. The ring ceremony was used by Rev. A. M. Hadley.
About forty invited guests attended the wedding, following which a wedding supper was served. Mrs. Ivins is a well known young lady of this county, having attended the rural school near her home and graduated from the Memphis high school.
They left Wednesday night for Kahoka where they will make their home.
Mr. Ivins is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ivins of Kahoka and is employed at the Phillips Service station there. They will reside at Kahoka with the groom’s parents.
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Pvt. Eugene L. James To Wed Sullivan Girl
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Blesi, Sullivan, Mo., have announced informally the engagement of their daughter, Miss Virginia K, Blesi, to Pvt. Eugene L. James of the U. S. Army. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harley James, St. Louis, and the grandson of Roy James and the late Mrs. James of Greentop and Nile Alger of Kirksville.
After her graduation from Sullivan High School in 1949, the bride-elect attended the University of Missouri at Columbia. Her fiancé was graduated from Beaumont High School in St. Louis. He attended the Northeast Missouri State Teachers College, in Kirksville and Harris Teachers College in St. Louis before entering the military service in August. He is stationed at Camp Atterbury, Ind.
James- Blesi Engagement, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 18 Dec 1952, p. 5, col. 4-7
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JAMES – DOBBS
Lloyd James of Brashear and Miss Mayme Dobbs of LaPlata were united in marriage January 20, 1936, at 5:45 p.m. at 112 South Florence St., at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. J. G. Garlock.
Mr. James is a son of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. James of Brashear and Mrs. James is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dobbs of east of LaPlata.
James- Dobbs Marriage, Brashear, Missouri, The Brashear News. 23 Jan 1936, p. 1, col. 4
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MARY B. BLISS BECOMES BRIDE OF BYRON JAY
Wed Here This Morning; Will Be At Home In Edina
The First Presbyterian church here was the setting this morning for the wedding of Miss Mary B. Bliss, who has been a Teachers College student, and Byron B. Jay, a senior at the Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Bliss, of Hutchinson, Kan., Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Jay, of Sparta, Ill., are parents of the bridegroom.
Baskets of white gladiolas decorated the church for the ceremony which was performed by the Rev. H. E. Manning at 11 o’clock.
Music for the wedding was provided by Miss Gladys Tull, of Kirksville, at the organ. Miss Jane Motter, of Edina, sang “Because” and “The Lord’s Prayer.”
Miss Evelyn A. Bliss, of Wichita, Kan., attended her sister, and Robert Mueller, of Sparta, Ill., served as best man. Ushers for the wedding were Ed Corbett, of Strattonville, Pa., and Andrew Byrd, of Jefferson City.
For her marriage the bride wore a ballerina length dress of white nylon marquisette and imported Swiss embroidery over white taffeta. The fitted bodice featured a Peter Pan collar and tiny self-covered buttons which fronted the bodice to meet the wide taffeta sash. The bride carried a nosegay bouquet of white gladiolas.
Her attendant was attired in a ballerina length dress of pink embroidery with a wide v-shaped neck line. Her nosegay bouquet was of pink asters.
The men in the wedding party and the fathers of the couple wore navy business suits with white boutonnieres.
Mrs. Bliss, the mother of the bride, chose a navy and white checked nylon suit dress, a black and white velvet hat and a red carnation corsage. Mrs. Jay, mother of the bridegroom, wore a crepe dress of navy with pink trim, a hat of pink and a corsage of pink carnations.
Miss Jean Ann Saal, of Sparta, Ill., had charge of the guest book.
A reception luncheon for relatives of the couple was held at noon at the Travelers Hotel.
The couple will be at home at the Hatfield Apartments in Edina, where Mrs. Jay is a teacher in the public high school.
Out-of-town people here for the wedding were: Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Bliss of Hutchinson, Kan.: Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Muth, of Decatur, Ill.: Miss Pearl Johnson, of Gilmore City, Ia.: Mr. and Mrs. Vic Reid, of Hubbard, Ia.: Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Ward, of Garden City, Kan.: Miss Evelyn Bliss, of Wichita, Kan.: Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Jay, Mrs. Anna Jay, Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Bert, Miss Grace Morris, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Saal, Jean Ann and Karleen, Robert Mueller and Rollan Pressley, of Sparta, Ill., and Andrew Byrd, of Jefferson City.
Jay- Bliss Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 27 Aug 1952, p. 2, col. 5
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Carlos L. Jerome, Lois Harlan Married
Carlos L. Jerome and Lois Harlan, both of Green Castle, were married Thursday night at 6:30 o’clock by the Rev. Ralph M. G. Smith, pastor of the First Baptist Church, at his residence on East Harrison street, Kirksville. The double ring ceremony was used.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Harlan, of Green Castle, and is a graduate of the Green Castle high school. She wore a two-piece navy rayon, with pink and navy accessories, with a corsage of pink carnations.
Miss Patricia Shafer, of Green City, acted as maid of honor, and wore a smoke nylon, with red accessories, and carried a red corsage.
Mr. Jerome is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gurna Jerome, near Green Castle, and is also a graduate of the Green Castle high school.
The best man was Edwin W. Guiles, of Green Castle.
The bridegroom and best man wore grey business suits.
Mr. and Mrs. Jerome have gone on a wedding trip to Iowa and upon their return will make their home on a farm, four miles from Green Castle.
Jerome- Harlan Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 02 Feb 1951, p. 6, col. 6, Friday
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JINIS-ROBERTSON
Guss D. Jinis, of this city, and Miss Ethel Robertson, of Brashear, were married last evening at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. Fred W. Condit. They were accompanied by the Misses Hester and Charlotte Robertson, sisters of the bride, and Paul Johnson.
After the ceremony the bridal party drove to Brashear where the relatives and friends of the bride and groom were awaiting to give them a glad and hearty welcome. The best wishes and good will of the many friends of these two fine young people go with them in their voyage of matrimony, and may they sail over seas of quiet waters and, from time to time stop at ports of happiness and prosperity and peace.
Jinis- Robertson Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 11 Mar 1920, p. 4, col. 1, Thursday
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Chester Johnson Weds Miss Dorothy Dabney
Chester O. Johnson of Greentop and Miss Dorothy E. Dabney of Kirksville were married at 5:45 o’clock Saturday evening by Justice of the Peace P. A. Oliver in his office in the courthouse.
They were accompanied by Miss Jean Dabney and John Johnson.
The bridegroom is in the armed service.
Johnson- Dabney Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 23 Nov 1942, p. 3, col. 8, Monday
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JOHNSON-DRAKE NUPITIALS DECEMBER 31
Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Nora Lee Drake and L. E. Johnson of Hamlet, Indiana. The wedding took place at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. J. R. Finley pastor of the Presbyterian church on Sunday December 31.
They immediately left for a short stay in Chicago and went from there to Valpariso [sic], Indiana, for a visit with friends thence on to Hamlet, Indiana, where Mr. Johnson takes up his work as superintendent of the schools.
Mrs. Johnson is the only remaining daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Drake and is held in the highest esteem by all who know her. She is a graduate of the Milton and Memphis schools, is also very proficient in music.
Mr. Johnson is a graduate of the university at Valpariaso [sic], Indiana, and is very successful in his chosen work. All speak of him in the highest terms and he seems to be worthy of the bride he has won. Their many friends join in wishing them all the joys of life.
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JONES-FORTNEY
George Jones, of Ft. Dodge, Ia., and Miss Chloe Fortney of Kirksville, were married in the recorder’s office this morning by the Rev. A. F. Zeigel.
The mother of the bride, Mrs. C. O. Fortney and Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Mahaffey of Millard, were present.
Jones- Fortney Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 24 Dec 1919, p. 2, col. 1, Wednesday
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WOODS-JONES
At the Christian Church parsonage, Monday, Sept. 7, at 6 p.m., the Rev. W. M. Feay officiating, Reba Alice Woods of Memphis, and Ross W. Jones of New Plymouth, Idaho, were united in marriage. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Woods. She wore a blue crepe dress, trimmed in white, and the bridesmaid wore a rust crepe dress. The groom is a former Missouri boy, having lived in Linn county almost his whole life. Attendants were Lois Sharp and Junior Woods.
Following the ceremony the couple started on a wedding trip through southeast Missouri and Idaho, after which they will be at home in New Plymouth, Idaho, after October 1.
Jones- Woods Marriage, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 10 Sep 1936, p. 1, col. 2
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Ross William Jones married Reba Alice Woods, 7 Sep 1936
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FRYREAR-JONES
In Lancaster, Saturday, Dec. 20, by Judge J. S. Locker, occurred the wedding of Miss Vivian Fryrear of this city to Roy Jones of Willmathsville. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fryrear and popular among her coterie of friends. She has been assisting her father at the Motor Inn for several months and has proved a valuable helper to him.
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MISS HAZEL ELDER WEDS VERNON KELLER
Miss Hazel Elder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Elder of Baring, became the bride of Vernon Keller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Keller of Granger, at the Greensburg Christian church, Saturday, August 8, at 2:30 p.m. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Jim Doss of Memphis.
The wedding march was played by Miss Shirley McRobert, while the bride was escorted down the aisle and given in marriage by her father.
The brides dress was of light blue organdy. The bridesmaid, Miss Louis Jansen, a friend of the bride, wore a rosewood crepe dress.
Mr. Keller wore a dark gray business suit. Donald Olson, the best man, wore a brown business suit.
Mrs. Keller was a graduate of the Baring high school of the class of 1952 and is now employed by the Bank of Memphis.
Mr. Keller was a graduate of Granger high school with the class of 1951 and is now employed at John Morrells at Ottumwa, Iowa.
The couple will live in Memphis until Mr. Keller is called to service.
A wedding supper was given at the home of the bride’s parents for the immediate families.
Keller- Elder Marriage, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 13 Aug 1953, p. 1, col. 6
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Vernon E. Keller (19) married Hazel L. Elder (18), 8 Aug 1953
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Jean McCollom to Be Bride of Jack Kelly
Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCollom, of Unionville, are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Jean to John Kevin (Jack) Kelley [sic], son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kelly, 1201, N. Centennial.
Mr. Kelly was graduated from the Kirksville State Teachers College last spring and now is employed by Cameron Joyce Construction Company. The wedding has been set for Sept. 23.
Kelly- McCollom Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 31 Jul 1951, p. 3, col. 3, Tuesday
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MISS LORRAINE PLETSCH WED HERE SATURDAY
Becomes Bride of Thomas J. Kesson; To Live in Florida
On Saturday afternoon Miss Lorraine K. Pletsch, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Pletsch, Granville, Ill., became the bride of Thomas J. Kesson, HM2, son of the late A. A. Kesson, Omaha, Nebr., and Mrs. Mary C. Kesson.
The double-ring service was read by the Rt. Rev. Douglass, H. Atwill in Trinity Episcopal Church in Kirksville.
Mrs. Steven Melvin, organist, played a prelude of organ music and used the traditional wedding marches for the processional and recessional.
Dr. and Mrs. John R. Jones, Saginaw, Mich., close friends, were best man and matron-of-honor. Ushers were Jerry Whalen, Staley Slawson, Erwin Maveal and Harvey Nickels, college friends of the bridegroom.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of antique ivory satin featuring an ankle length skirt. The round collar was edged in scallops and the fitted bodice buttoned down the front. The long fitted sleeves ended in wide scalloped cuffs over the hand. Her elbow length veil of bridal illusion fell from an ivory satin skull cap and she wore matching ivory satin ballerina slippers. The gown was designed by the bride. Her only jewelry was a pair of pearl earrings, and her nosegay bouquet was of red roses.
Mrs. Jones wore an ankle length gown of crimson satin with a fitted bodice and an over-jacket with a Peter Pan collar and three-quarter length sleeves. Her satin skull cap and slippers were of matching crimson satin and she carried a nosegay bouquet of white roses.
Mrs. Pletsch, the bride’s mother, wore a dress of powder blue with navy blue accessories and a corsage of white roses. Mrs. Kesson, the bridegroom’s mother, wore a dress of Britian tan and black with black accessories and a corsage of white roses.
Immediately following the ceremony, a reception was held in the parish hall of the church for 85 guests. The refreshment table was centered with a three-tier wedding cake topped with a frosted bell. Miss Mary Wilhelmine Chester, Granby, Mo., close friend of the bride, poured punch, while Miss Helen Rieger, Kirksville, cut the cake.
Mr. and Mrs. Kesson left later by auto on a wedding trip to New Orleans. For traveling, Mrs. Kesson wore a dress of her own design in terra cotta brown lace with lavender accessories. Her corsage was of sweet peas.
Mrs. Kesson graduated with the May division of the class of 1950-51 from Northeast Missouri State Teachers college where she was a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority and the Aeolian Club. She holds the A. B. degree with a major in music. Mr. Kesson completed two years of pre-osteopathic work at the Teachers College where he was a member of Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity, and completed one semester of work at Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery before being called into the Navy. While at KCOS he was a member of Theta Psi fraternity.
They will make their home in Pensacola, Fla., where Mr. Kesson is stationed at the Navy air base.
Kesson- Pletsch Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 27 May 1951, p. 5, col. 1-3, Sunday
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Newly Wed Couple in Car Accident
Honeymoon trips may have their ups and downs just like any other journey, at least the one begun by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Kesson started out that way soon after they were married here Saturday afternoon. The couple and their car headed downward in a ditch at the south intersection of Highways 11 and 63 about 5 o’clock.
They were not injured but the front of their car was damaged.
The accident occurred when Kesson started around a pickup truck, driven by Jerry Jones, 16, as he began a left turn on the road at that intersection. There was considerable damage to the truck but Jones was not injured.
Kesson and his bride, who was Miss Lorraine K. Pletsch of Granville, Ill., have been attending the Teachers College here. He has been called to service and the couple was en route to New Orleans to spend their honeymoon and then will go to Pensacola, Florida, where he will be stationed at the U. S. Naval Hospital.
Kesson was charged with passing a vehicle at an intersection and was to appear in magistrate court this afternoon.
Keeson, Thomas J. & Lorraine K., Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express 28 May 1951, p. 3, col. 4, Monday
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J. A. KIRBY AND MISS HALEY ARE MARRIED TODAY
The marriage of Miss Nell Haley, of Kirksville, to Joseph A. Kirby, of Chicago, took place this morning at 11 o’clock, the Rev. R. A. Waggoner, pastor of the Presbyterian church, performing the ceremony at his home on South Florence avenue. The double ring ceremony was used.
The couple was accompanied by the bride’s sister, Miss Hazel Haley.
The bride wore a dress of navy blue canton crepe, trimmed in gray with a blue hat to match. Immediately after the ceremony the young couple left on the 11:25 Wabash train for Richmond, Mo., and Kansas City on a short honeymoon trip, after which they will go to Chicago where they will make their home.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Haley, of Kirksville and is a graduate of the Kirksville High school. For the past year she has been employed as bookkeeper at the Adair County Light Company. She is a very attractive young woman and is one of the most popular members of her social circle. She is a member of the J. P. G. and T. N. K. clubs.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Kirby of this city. During the past year he has been employed with the Ward Baking Company, of Chicago. He is a successful young business man and has many friends in Kirksville.
Mr. and Mrs. Kirby have a large circle of friends in Kirksville who extend congratulations and best wishes for a happy future.
Kirby- Haley Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 24 Jul 1922, p. 1, col. 6, Monday
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Married – At the residence of the bride’s parents in Union Twp. Sept. 25, 1895, Ira O. Kirkpatrick and Miss Mary Summers were united in marriage by Rev. J. J. Smiley.
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Scotland County Marriage Listings indicates that Ira O. Kirkpatrick married Rebecca M. Summers, 25 Sep 1895
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Married
Chas. Klopfer was married to Miss Lupenburg, of Rolla Mo., Tuesday, at the home of the bride. The groom was reared in this county, having spent most of his life on a farm near this city, and is an exemplarity young man of sterling qualities. Mr. and Mrs. Klopfer will arrive in Gorin today. May happiness and prosperity attend them as they journey down the pathway of life.
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Editors note: The date March 11 was found on the back of this.
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Congratulations Pfc. Lawrence Koontz. We have received from this young soldier of date, August 18: “On Saturday, August 14 at 8 p.m. at the parsonage of the First Methodist church in Medford, Oregon, occurred the marriage of Miss Eleanor Schuck and Pfc. Lawrence Koontz in a double ring ceremony. The attendants were Pfc. And Mrs. Leland Davis. The couple took a short trip to California.” Pfc. Koontz is stationed at Camp White, Ore.
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Marilyn May Engaged To New Mexico Man
Mrs. Louise B. May of Albuquerque, N. M., is announcing the engagement of her daughter Marilyn Margaret, to Paul Frederick Kraemer of Albuquerque.
Miss May is a former resident of Kirksville, and is the daughter of Mrs. May and of Lewis May of this city. She received her education in Kirksville public schools and was graduated from Kirksville Senior High School. Since joining Mrs. May in Albuquerque she has been employed by The First National Bank in that city.
Mr. Kramer is a resident of Albuquerque and has recently been discharged from the Marines, after four years. He has resumed his studies at the University of New Mexico.
No date has been set for the wedding, but the ceremony is planes for early fall after which both Miss May and Mr. Kraemer plan to continue their education.
Kraemer- May Engagement, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 14 Mar 1946, p. 5, col. 4 & 5, Thursday
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MATLICK – KRATSBERG
Friends of Eli Kratzberg were surprised on learning he had quietly slipped away to Kansas City, where in the afternoon of January 5th, 1929, at the Chase Hotel he was married to Eunice Matlick by Reverend Wm. Rest.
The groom is a son of Mrs. Josie Krtazberg of Greeley and a prosperous farmer of that community. The bride for the past five years has made her home in Kansas City where she graduated from the Willow and Grace Hospital and for the past two years has been surgical supervisor at the latter place. The happy couple accompanied by Miss Grace Speagh arrived at Greeley, on January 6th, and for the present will be at home to their friends at the home of Mrs. Josie Kratzberg. The advocate joins in with the host of Eli’s friends in wishing them a happy prosperous married life. – Greeley (Kan.) Advocate.
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ROBUCK – KUTZNER
Miss Pauline Robuck and Mack Kutzner were married in St. Louis Thanksgiving Day at one o’clock.
The ceremony was read by Dr. Lowe in the Kingshighway Presbyterian church before a small group of friends and the bride’s twin sister, Miss Maurine Robuck.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Robuck of near Atlanta. She is a graduate nurse of the Grim-Smith hospital in Kirksville and for the past two years has been working at the Barnes hospital in St. Louis.
The groom is a popular young Memphis man, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kutzner north of town. He has been employed at the post office as city carrier on route one for several years.
After December 14 the young couple will be at home in the Palmer apartments, north of the square.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that G. Mack Kutzner married Mildred Pauline Robuck, 26 Nov 1936
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Married, Mr. George Lambert of this city to Miss Katie Maize of Schuyler Co., at the home of Ed Lambert of 1107 Centennial street, at 8 a. m., 26th, inst. A small number of relatives and friends were present as witnesses and participants in the early morn refreshments. May the voyage through life be a happy one, is the wish of the Democrat.
Lambert- Maize Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, The Kirksville Democrat, 27 Apr 1906, p. 5, col. 5, Friday
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J. B. Lawrence, Opal Walker Wed
WALKER-LAWRENCE
Miss Opal D. Walker and Jay B. Lawrence were married in Memphis, Wednesday afternoon at four-thirty by the Rev. W. M. Feay at the Christian church parsonage. Witnesses were Mrs. W. M. Feay and Mrs. Dale Parker.
The bride, who wore a pastel blue dress with navy and pastel accessories is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Walker of north of Memphis. She attended high school at Hendrick, Iowa and for the past few years has been employed in Memphis.
The bridegroom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Lawrence of near Brock. He was graduated from the Memphis high school with the class of 1935 and is in army reserve having served for two years with the United States army in Honolulu, Hawaii.
They will make their home on the C. C. Parker farm north of Memphis.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Lawrence, J. B. married Opal D. Walker, 20 Mar 1940
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ALVA L. LEEPER, FORMER MEMPHIS BOY WEDS
At 4:15 o’clock this afternoon a quiet but very charming wedding took place in th [sic] parsonage of First Christian church, when Miss Virginia Stout, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Stout, became the bride of Mr. Alva L. Leeper of this city, formerly of Memphis, Mo., with Dr. C. J. Armstrong pastor of the church solemnizing the nuptials. The ring ceremony was used. Attending the bridal couple were Miss Dean Brown and Mr. George Schnizlein of this city.
The bride wore a beautiful blue tailored suit, with a chic spring model black hat, Miss Brown wore a black and tomato tinted frock of satin back [sic] crepe, with black spring hat.
Immediately following the marriage Mr. and Mrs. Leeper left for Kansas City on their honeymoon trip. Returning they will for the present make their home with the bride’s parents, 116 South Sixth street.
The bride is a charming girl, popular with her friends. She was graduated from the Hannibal high school with the class of 1923. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Leeper of Memphis, is a car inspector for the Burlington railroad here. – Hannibal Courier-Post, Feb. 5.
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HORNER-LEEPER WEEEING LAST SATURDAY
Last Saturday morning in the study of the officiating minister, Elder G. Lolin Eaton, occurred the marriage of Victor Leeper to Miss Byrd Horner, both of this city. They left on the morning train for Quincy, LaBelle and Kirksville, returning to this city Tuesday evening. They expect to go to housekeeping on a farm, east of Memphis, in the near future.
The bride has been the linotype operator of the Democrat for the past two years, before which she was compositor in this office. Victor has followed farming for several years and is making good in his chosen profession. This office joins with this young couple’s many friends in wishing them the best of life’s gifts in their wedded life.
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Married.
The Hannibal Courier-Post of December 5 says:
“Monday evening at 5 o’clock Mrs. Helen B. Raines and Mr. George E. Leslie of Memphis, Mo., were united in marriage at the Arch Street Methodist church, South, Rev. V. O. White, the pastor of the church, officiating. The bride is a prominent church worker and society woman of Memphis and the groom is the principal stockholder of the Citizens Bank. Both are old friends of Mr. White and for that reason came to this city to be united in marriage. They departed last night on an eastern, wedding trip, going by way of Chicago.”
Memphis friends join friends in extending congratulations.
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The marriage of Miss Bernice Kinney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Kinney of Memphis and Mr. Hillis Leslie of Memphis was solemized [sic] by the ring ceremony Saturday morning at nine o’clock at the home of the bride by Rev. E. M. Nesbitt. The floral decorations were very beautiful, ferns and chrysanthemums being used for the alter. Those who witnessed the ceremony were the father and mother of th [sic] bride, Miller and Marian, G. E. Leslie Jr., Mrs. Leslie Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Raines, Miss Anna Craig, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Craig. No sooner had the nuptial knot been tied than the bride and groom, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Raines, left in the groom’s Lozier for a nearby town where the bridal party took the train for St. Louis.
The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C Kinney and is popular among the younger set. She was reared here, finished school in our institution and took a finishing coase [sic] in a St Louis school. For several months she has been an efficient assistant of the county clerk.
Hillis is as well known and liked among the young and old as well. He grew to manhood with us, graduated in our school and the state university. During the World War he served Uncle Sam as a gob. Since his return he has taken up the work of the bank and devoted his attentions to that line of work. The only exception was that after the death of his father Hillis was appointed county chairman of the Republican committee and has filled that position with credit to himself and party. Seldom has such an efficient working organization been perfected than he builde [sic] during the past few months.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Hilles R. Leslie married Bernice Kinney, 13 Nov 1920
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RAY B. LEWIS AND ELIZABETH WRIGHT WED
Ceremony Here Last Night: To Live In St. Louis.
Miss Elizabeth Wright, of Kirksville, and Ray B. Lewis, of St. Louis, were married last night at 8 o’clock in the Methodist Church parsonage. The Rev. H. Hugh Snider preformed the single ring ceremony.
The attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Emil Roberts of Kirksville. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Wright, parents of the bride; Mrs. Sallie Shofstall, grandmother of the bride: Miss Eleanor Keller, of Kirksville, and Miss Betty Binder, of Macon.
The bride wore a light blue street dress with white accessories and a corsage of sweet peas and lilies of the valley. The maid of honor wore a dusty rose street dress and white accessories and a corsage of sweet peas and lilies of the valley. The bridegroom and his attendant wore dark business suits with white carnation boutonnieres.
Following the ceremony, the party went to the home of the bride’s parents where a dinner was served in honor of the newlyweds.
Mrs. Lewis is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Wright, of 316 South Marion Street. She is a graduate of the Kirksville Senior High School and at the present time a senior in K. S. T. C.
Mr. Lewis is the son of Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Lewis, of Fulton, Mo. He is a graduate of Sumner High School and has attended K. S. T. C. At the present time he is employed at the Template Department of the Curtis Wright airplane factory in St. Louis.
Mrs. Lewis will continue her work at the college where she expects to receive a B. S. in Education degree in August. She will then join her husband in St. Louis, where they will make their home.
Lewis- Wright Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 18 May 1941, p. 4, col. 4, Sunday
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WELL-KNOWN MEMPHIS YOUNG LADY MARRIED IN QUINCY, SATURDAY
Walter H. Liggett, Gem City Business College student and Miss Bonnie Cox Fogle, University of Missouri student, were married Saturday evening at ? o’clock at the parsonage of the Vermont street Methodist church by Dr. F. A. McCarty. The bride came to Quincy on the 6 o’clock train from her home at Memphis, Mo. The groom’s home is in Palmyra. After Mr. Leggett [sic] completes his work in the local college the young couple will move to Palmyra where they will make their home. – Sunday’s Quincy Whig.
Her many friends in this city congratulate Mrs. Liggett and wish for she and her husband a happy married life.
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Sgt. Loren E. Love Weds Texas Girl
Sgt. Loren E. Love, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Love, of 1506 South Baird Street, and Miss Wilma Presley of McGregor, Texas, were married Nov. 15 in Waco, Tex., by the Rev. Herring of Waco. The wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Reeder, 1529 Herring Ave., Waco. Mrs. Reeder and daughter Elouise sang, “I Love You Truly.”
Sgt. Love, a graduate of the Kirksville High School, is stationed at the Waco Army Flying School. He was dressed in military uniform.
Mrs. Love, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. Presley of McGregor, Texas, is a graduate of the Crawford High School and a local business college. She wore a blue dress, black hat and veil, black pumps and carried a white prayer book with white streamers. Her corsage was two large white gardenias. The bridesmaids were her sister, Irene and Rayme Presley.
The best men were Sgt. Don Palmer and Sgt. Frieund.
After a brief honeymoon trip, they went to housekeeping at 536 Herring Avenue, Waco.
Love- Presley Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 22 Nov 1942, p. 5, col. 6, Sunday
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LUDDEN-QUINN
Grevase [sic] Ludden, son of Thomas Ludden, and Miss Maria Agnes Quinn, were married Sunday afternoon, February 15, at St. Mary’s Church at Adair. Miss Quinn is a niece of Mrs. Jesse Tull, of Kirksville.
Ludden- Quinn Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 18 Feb 1920, p. 1, col. 7, Wednesday
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LUDDEN—DELANEY
Miss Marie Delaney, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Delaney, of Baring, and Leo Ludden, a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Ludden, of Adair, were married at 7 o’clock Monday morning at Edina, by the Rev. Stephen Carew.
They spent a few days on a honeymoon trip to Kansas City and upon their return will live on a farm two miles east of Adair.
Ludden- Delaney Marriage, Brashear, Missouri, Brashear News. 28 Apr 1932, p. 1, col. 5
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LUDWICK-ROBBINS WEDDING
At the parsonage of the Methodist Church on Saturday evening, January 25, at 7 o’clock, Ivan L. Ludwick and Mrs. Eula Robbins were united in marriage, Rev. Paul Burton officiating.
Both bride and groom were born and reared in this county and have warm friends who join in extending well wishes.
Ludwick- Robbins Marriage, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 29 Jan 1931, p. 1, col.5
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Ivan Ludwick married Eula Robbins, 24 Jan 1931
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Saturday, September 29th at 5 o’clock p.m. Miss Daisy Kinney of Downing, Mo., and Frank Lunsford of Pulaski, Iowa, were united in marriage at Bloomfield, Iowa.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Kinney of Downing, Mo., and is a most estimable young lady.
The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Lunsford of Pulaski Ia., and is one Davis county’s prosperous and industrious young farmers[.]
Their many friends wish for them the best of life’s gifts. – Milton Herald.
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DARYL MAGERS WEDS SHIRLEY JEAN MENDELL
Married at Church in Gifford; Will Live at Yarrow
Announcement is being made of the marriage of Miss Shirley Jean Mendell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Mendell, of Vallejo, Calif., to Daryl D. Magers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Magers, of Yarrow. The ceremony was performed at two o’clock Sunday afternoon at the Christian Church in Gifford.
Rev. R. L. Prather read the double ring ceremony. Attending the couple were Mrs. Jennie Waddill, aunt of the bride, and Basil Plumlee, cousin of the bridegroom.
The bride, who was given in marriage by her uncle, George Waddill, wore a gray suit with navy blue accessories and a corsage of red roses. Her attendant wore a beige suit with accessories of brown and rust. The men in the party wore business suits.
For her daughter’s marriage Mrs. Mendell wore a green street dress with brown and black accessories. The bridegroom’s mother wore a blue street dress with black accessories.
The bride is a graduate of the Rangely, Colo., high school with the class of 1949. Her husband graduated from the Gifford High School with the class of 1944.
Following the wedding a reception was held in the church basement. The table was decorated with a lace cloth, centered with a large three-tiered cake topped with a miniature bride and groom. Surrounding the cake were four white tapers and pink and white carnations.
The newlyweds departed immediately after the reception for a short wedding trip, returning Tuesday evening when they were greeted with a charivari given by their friends.
The couple will make their home on the Magers farm at Yarrow.
Magers- Mendell Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 06 Dec 1951, p. 3, col. 1 & 2, Thursday
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Magoun-Couse
A pretty wedding took place Christmas eve when Miss Helen Louise Couse and Harold Magoun were married at the home of the bride’s mother, 711 North High street. The ceremony was performed at 5 o’clock by Rev. R. A. Waggoner, pastor of the Presbyterian church, in the presence of about fifteen persons, including the family of the bride and a few intimate friends.
The rooms were attractively decorated in keeping with Christmas. Red Christmas bells and a quantity of Christmas greens formed a beautiful background for the wedding party. The shades were drawn and the lighting came from Christmas candles, their soft flickering light added to the effectiveness of the scene.
Just at 5 o’clock the wedding party entered the parlor to the strains of soft music. The double ring ceremony was used, little Miss Virginia Phillips carrying the rings on a white satin pillow.
The bride wore a white wedding dress and carried a bouquet of roses.
Immediately after the ceremony a lovely wedding supper was served.
Mr. Magoum [sic] and his bride are members of the junior class at the A. T. Still College of Osteopathy and Surgery. The bride was born and reared in Red Willows, Nebraska. She was graduated from high school there and is also a graduate of the State Teachers College at San Diego, California, and has taken graudate [sic] work at the University of California. She taught one year at the high school at McCook, Neb., and also served as county superintendent of schools of that county two years.
Mr. Magoun’s home was in Cambridge, Mass., until he came to Kirksville. He served two years in the ambulance service in the French army during the World War. He was cited twice for bravery and was decorated with the croix de guerre. He is a graduate of Harvard.
These young people are among the most popular students in Kirksville, and have made many friends here who extend best wishes and congratulation.
Magoun- Couse Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 26 Dec 1922, p. 1, col. 3 & 4
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MARRIED AT C. C. PARSONAGE
Miss Eva Overfield is Bridge [sic] of Tull Mallett Tuesday Afternoon
Tull Mallett, son of Wm. Mallett of the Lawn Ridge neighborhood, was married Tuesday afternoon at 1:15 to Miss Eva Overfield, daughter of Wallace Overfield of near Greensburg, at the Christian church parsonage.
The wedding was solemnized by Rev. A. M. Hadley, pastor of the Christian church at Cantril. Other witnesses to the wedding were Mrs. Hadley, Miss Ilean Overfield and Rev. and Mrs. W. M. Feay.
These young people are well known in the Lawn Ridge neighborhood where they were reared. They will make their home on a farm two miles north of Memphis.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Mallett, Tull married Eva Overfield, 24 Dec 1935
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JUANITA HAUPTMANN WED TO PENNSYLVANIAN
Mrs. Anna Hauptmann of 415 South Stanford Street is announcing the marriage of her daughter, Juanita, to Robert Martin of Titusville, Pa. The wedding took place in the St. Joseph Church in Oil City, Pa. on Wednesday, April 23. They will make their home in Titusville where Mr. Martin is employed.
Martin- Hauptmann Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 18 May 1941, p. 10, col. 4, Sunday
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MATHES – COOK
Paul Mathes and Marie Cook were united in marriage on Saturday, August 31, by elder P. D. Holloway.
Mr. Mathes is a son of M. Mathes of near Downing. He is a fine young man, a framer by avocation and is well thought of and has fine prospects.
The bride is the only daughter of henry Cook, of Downing. She is a young woman of good reputation accomplished and industrious. Both of these worthy young people enter their life together with the best wishes of hundreds of friends.
We understand they will live with Mr. Cook for a few months and then move to the Thomas McWilliam farm.
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Local Happenings
Mr. Lennie A. Matlick and Miss Annie K. Trent, of Rutledge, were united in holy matrimony by Elder A. E. McQuoid at the residence of D. P. Jolliff in the presence of a few of the neighbors and friends on the 3rd day of January, 1899. May their journey through life be a happy one is the wish of their many friends. –Rutledge Record
Matlick- Trent Marriage, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 12 Jan 1899, p. 1, col. 5
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Lennie A. Matlick married Annie K. Trent, 3 Jan 1899
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Virginia McCollum to Be Wed Monday
Dr. and Mrs. David McCollum and daughter, Lynn, of South Bend, Ind., came last evening to visit until Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Helen M. McCollum.
Mrs. McCollum plans to leave Sunday afternoon for Cape Girardeau, to attend the wedding of her daughter, Virginia, of St. Louis, to Louis A. Matthews, also of St. Louis. The wedding is to take place Monday afternoon at two o’clock at the Grace Methodist Church.
Matthews- McCollum Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 7 May 1952, p. 5, col. 5
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Married.
Married at the residence of the bride’s father, B. F. McAllister, D. O. to Miss Mamie E. Cramb, on June 27, 1901. The Rev. R. L. Thompson officiating. Their future home will be at Albany, Mo.
McAllister- Cramb Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, The Kirksville Journal, 4 Jul 1901, p. 1, col. 2
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McClintock-Bisby
Leo McClintick, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. McClintick, of this city and Miss Virginia Bisby, also of Kirksville, celebrated Christmas Day by getting married. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. F. Acree at the home of the bridegroom’s father, at 404 East Patterson street, at 11:30 a.m., the ring ceremony being used.
Those present were Mrs. Anna McClintic, mother of the bridegroom and Elmer McClintic, of Kansas City, a brother.
Mr. McClintic is employed by the Thompson Floral Co., and for the present, will make Kirksville his home. He served fourteen months with the Marines during the war. The bride is also a native of this community.
McClintick- Bisby Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 26 Dec 1922, p. 1, col. 2 & 3
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Happily Wedded
The Vinton, (Ia.) Review says:
“A very pleasant home wedding took place Tuesday evening at 7:30 at the home of the bride’s brother, H. G. Haines, in west Vinton. The nuptial parties were Charles M. McDaniel, Granger, Missouri, and Miss Emma E. Haines of Vinton. The parlors of the Haines home were tastily decorated for the occasion. Promptly at the appointed hour the parties took their place under the beautiful wedding arch, accompanied by J. N. Haines of Center Point, a brother of the bride and Miss Alice Haines of Vinton, a niece of the bride. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. W. Caul, pastor of the Baptist church and congratulations by the immediate relatives who were present followed.
Charles McDaniel is a prosperous and thrifty farmer of Granger, Missouri. Miss Maines [Haines] is the daughter of William Haines, who lives just west of town. For a number of years she had been keeping house for her father and brother, and since living in this community has made a host of friends who will wish for her and her husband the greatest of happiness in her home.
“There is a bit of romance connected with this marriage. Mr. and Mrs. McDaniel were school children together in Wapello, Iowa, and were the warmest of friends in those days. Twenty years ago Mr. McDaniel moved to Missouri, where he married. Some years ago his wife died. While on a visit to some old friends a few months ago the name of his childhood friend was mentioned in conversation. Acquaintance was renewed with the result that these old time friends were happily united in marriage on Tuesday evening.
“Before the wedding party broke up some of the neighbors of Mr. Haines became wise to what was going on at the Haines home and they joined in a merry serenade and were invited in to participate in the refreshments that were served following the ceremony.”
The groom’s many friends join THE REVEILLE in extending congratulations.
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BOYD-M’GEE WEDDING SOLEMNIZED YESTERDAY
A very pretty, but quiet wedding occurred at the Methodist parsonage Thursday morning, March 10, at 10 a.m., when Miss Flossie Boyd became the bride of Glen McGee, both of Memphis, Mo, Rev. Arthur S. Olsen, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating. The bride was handsomely gowned in blue georgette crepe. She is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Boyd, who reside in Keokuk, Iowa. For several years past she has been the congenial operator at the telephone office, and will continue in that position. The bridegrom [sic] is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Charley MeGee [McGee], who resides six miles west of Memphis. He is an industrious young man working for the Oscar North Produce house. After the ceremony they left for the country home of the brdegrooms [sic] parents where an elaborate dinner awaited them, after which they will leave on the evening train for Keokuk to spend a few days with the bride’s parents. We join with their host of friends in wishing this splendid young couple an abundance of joy and happiness through life’s uneven journey. They will make their home in Memphis.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Glenn McGee married Flossie Boyd, 10 Mar 1927
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M’Kenzie—HALL
The marriage of Miss Lulu Hall to Dr. Carl T. McKenzie, of Bloomfield, Ia., took place Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Hall, 301 South High street, the Rev. Ward M. Baker, of the Methodist church, South, officiating.
The ceremony was performed in the double parlors of the Hall home in the midst of a profusion of gold daisies, pink roses and asparagus ferns. Bowls and fiat vases of the daisies were artistically arranged about the rooms, while tall baskets and vases containing long stemmed roses were placed at advantageous points.
Dr. McKenzie and Miss Hall entered the parlors from the hall, as Miss Rita Husted, a sorority sister and intimate friend of the bride, played the Mendelsohn’s Wedding March. During the ceremony she played Nevin’s Venetian Love Song.
The bride wore an attractive wedding gown of flesh-colored charmeuse and her corsage bouquet was formed of pink roses with streamers of white satin ribbon knotted with daisies. The bride is one of Kirksville’s most attractive young women and she never looked prettier than she did Saturday afternoon at the hour of her marriage.
She received her education in Stephens College for young ladies at Columbia and in the Kirksville Norman school. She is a member of the Beta Sigma Omicron sorority of Stephens College and of the Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority of the Kirksville Normal school. It was during her life at the Normal school that she first met Dr. McKenzie.
Dr. McKenzie is a graduate of the American School of Osteopathy and is engaged in practicing his profession at Bloomfield, Ia. He is a member of the Phi Lamdba Epsilon fraternity of the Normal School and of the Theta Pai fraternity of the A. S. O.
The wedding was attended by members of the bride’s family and by Dr. McKenzie’s sister, Mrs. Rounder, and family, of Knox County, and by the Misses Callye Davis, Edith Gamble and Rita Husted.
Immediately after the ceremony the happy young couple left for Bloomfield to make their home. They were accompanied to the train by members of the wedding party and a number of friends who had discovered what time they were leaving. They carried with them gaily decorated trunks and traveling bags and tags notifying the public that they were just married. In addition to them they also carried the best wishes of a host of friends.
McKenzie, Carl T., Dr.- Lulu Hall, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 10 Jun 1918, p. 6, col. 5, Monday
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POPULAR DOWNING COUPLE MARRIED HERE SATURDAY
Miss Nonie Jewell Buchanan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Buchanan, of Downing and Mr. Leslie L. McRoberts, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McRoberts of Downing were married Saturday, September 30th, at the Presbyterian Manse, Rev. E. M. Nesbiee, the pastor, officiating, and using the ring ceremony. The bride and groom were accompanied by Mr. J. S. Buchanan, Miss Louise Riley, Miss Flossie Halker, Mr. Paul Riley, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McRoberts, and Mrs. S. I. Ross. The bride, since her graduation from the Downing High School, has been clerking for the Murphy Mercantile Co. The groom for the past four years has been located in Detroit, Michigan, and for two years has been is the employ of the Blue Valley Creamery Co., which he has a good position. The young couple will spend a week visiting familiar scenes in Missouri, before going to Detroit where they will make their home, their address for the present being 3905 Second Boulevard. That happiness and prosperity may attend them upon their journey thru life together is the sincere wish of their many friends.
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Scotland County Marriage Listings indicates that Leslie L. McRoberts [sic] married Nonnie Jewel Buchanan, 30 Sep 1922
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Shanks-McWilliam Marriage
Last Saturday at the parsonage of the First M. E. Church in this city occurred the marriage of Aven C. McWilliam to Miss Lorah D. Shanks, Rev. C. J. Chase officiating.
These estimable young people live in the western part of the county and are popular in their neighborhood. The groom is an industrious young farmer who, by close application to business, has won the name of being prosperous. The bride we are unacquainted with, but believe Aven’s judgment is good. We join with friends in wishing this young couple success in the life partnership they have just begun.
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Leach-McWilliam Wedding
On Wednesday afternoon, March 3, 1919, at the manse of the First Presbyterian Church, William A. McWilliam and Miss Minnie M. Leach were married in the presence of a few friends, Dr. F. M. Hawley performed the ceremony.
The groom is a son of the late Wm. A. McWilliam and is a successful young farmer residing in the vicinity of Hitt.
His bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Leach and is a most excellent young lady.
The happy couple will reside on a farm near the Pleasant Hill church.
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MARRIED
Saturday, March 12, 3:30 P.M. at the office of Dr. Holloway, Crawford McWilliams and Cora A. Hardman.
These are among the choice young people of the northwest part of the county, where they were raised and where they have many friends, who, with the Reveille wish for them a prosperous and happy life.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Crawford McWilliam married Cora A. Hardman, 12 Mar 1921
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Wedding Bells.
Wednesday evening, December 13, at the home of Rev. R. A. Williams in Memphis, John McWilliams and Miss Minnie Adams, both of Downing, were united in marriage.
The bride is one of Downing’s most popular young ladies and was most beautifully gowned in white crepe de chino draped over white satin.
The groom is too well, favorably known in Scotland County. He was attired in the usual conventional black and was evidently in one of his happiest moods.
The happy couple left for a trip of two or three months at Long Beach, California, after which they will make Downing their home.
The officiating minister voices the sentiment of a large circle of friends in wishing them a large share of domestic happiness unmoved by time’s effecting fingers which will trace the lines where youth and beauty lingers.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that John McWilliam married Minnie Adams, 13 Dec 1911
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Frank Medley Married Last Sunday
Frank Medley of Hamilton, Illinois, and Miss Maude Cox of Miller Township were united in marriage at the home of the bride on Sunday June 30, at 8 o’clock a.m. Dr. J. A. Grow of this city officiating.
The bride is the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Cox and enjoys the high esteem of a host of friends.
The groom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. F. Medley of this city and is a young man of sterling worth. For several years he has resided in Hamilton, Illinois, where himself and bride are now “at home” to friends, having departed for that place on the morning train following their marriage.
The Reveille joins friends in extending well wishes.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Frank A. Medley married Maudie Cox, 30 Jun 1912
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MISS INA LOU JORDAN WED TO D. S. MERRILL
High School Teacher Married Saturday Afternoon.
Miss Ina Lou Jordan and Delmar S. Merrill were married Saturday afternoon at 2:45. The double ring ceremony was performed at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. Edgar I. Knight. They were accompanied by Miss Bess Jordan and John Hawkins.
Mrs. Merrill, a daughter of Mrs. William A. Jordan, 411 E. Jefferson St., is a graduate of Shelbina High School, and Kirksville Teachers College. She is a member of Delta Sigma Epsilon sorority, Kappa Delta Pi and Pi Omega Pi fraternities. For the past three years she has taught physical education and English in the Kirksville senior high school.
Mr. Merrill, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Merrill, Keokuk, Iowa, is a graduate of the Keokuk High School and the Kirksville Teachers College. He is a member of the Phi Sigma Epsilon and Alpha Phi Sigma fraternities. He is employed as a teacher in Oakwood, Missouri.
They left immediately after the ceremony on an automobile trip to southern Missouri.
Merrill- Jordan Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 31 May 1936, p. 3, col. 2
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Drake-Middleton Nuptials in Quincy Sat.
The marriage of Miss Gladys P. Drake, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley M. Drake of Downing and Theophilus Middleton, son of Mrs. Etta Middleton of near Downing took place Saturday, August 14, at Quincy, Ill. The bride is a popular young lady of Downing and one of Schuyler county’s successful school teachers.
For several years the groom held a position in the Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank of this city, and now holds the assistant cashiership of the Downing State Bank.
The happy couple will make their home in Downing with the congratulations of their many friends and best wishes for a long and happy life together. – Downing News.
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Gilbreath-Miles
James W. Miles of La Plata and Mrs. Ethel Gilbreath of fort Madison, Iowa, were united in marriage at two o’clock Thursday afternoon in Shelbina, at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. J. L. Shoemaker. After the ceremony, the couple left for Quincy, Ill., on a trip.
They visited Sunday in Fulton with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Miles and family and came to their home in LaPlata Sunday night.
Miles- Gilbreath Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 06 Dec 1951, p. 4, col. 5, Thursday
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Married
Mr. Amiel Miller and Miss Daisy White were united in marriage at Memphis Sunday, Oct. 21, 1906. The bride is an accomplished and highly respected young lady and has a host of friends. The groom is an excellent young man of exemplary habits and is worthy of the women [woman] he has won. Mr. and Mrs. Miller will reside on a farm ½ mile west of Gorin.
May their journey through life be one of sunshine and happiness is the wish of the News.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Amiel O. Miller married Daisy M. White, 21 Oct 1906
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TWO COUPLES MARRIED HERE BY REV. SMITH
Four Rings Used In Double Wedding Ceremony Saturday
A double wedding, in which the double ring ceremonies and four rings were used, was performed by Rev. Ralph M. G. Smith Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock at his home, 1016, E. Harrison St., for two couples. They were William C. Gray and Lorene McNabb, and Dale Mitchell and Doris Vance.
Mr. Gray is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Gray of Green City and is a graduate of the Green City High School. He has been engaged in farming four miles south of Green City since his graduation. Mrs. Gray is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John McNabb, also of Green City, and is a graduate of the Green City High School.
Mr. Mitchell is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Mitchell of Green City and is a graduate of the High School there. He is now attending the University of Missouri at Columbia. Mrs. Mitchell is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Vance of 703 S. Fifth St., Kirksville and is a graduate of the Kirksville High School. She has been employed at the International Shoe Factory here.
Both brides wore dresses of navy blue with white accessories and both had corsages of red rosebuds. The men wore matching tan business suits.
Immediately after the ceremony the two couples left for a honeymoon trip in the Ozarks.
Mr. and Mrs. Gray will make their home on his farm south of Green City, and Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell will be at home in Columbia when school resumes in September.
Mitchell- Vance Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 10 Aug 1947, p. 5, col. 3 & 4, Sunday
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TWO COUPLES MARRIED HERE BY REV. SMITH
Four Rings Used In Double Wedding Ceremony Saturday
A double wedding, in which the double ring ceremonies and four rings were used, was performed by Rev. Ralph M. G. Smith Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock at his home, 1016, E. Harrison St., for two couples. They were William C. Gray and Lorene McNabb, and Dale Mitchell and Doris Vance.
Mr. Gray is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Gray of Green City and is a graduate of the Green City High School. He has been engaged in farming four miles south of Green City since his graduation. Mrs. Gray is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John McNabb, also of Green City, and is a graduate of the Green City High School.
Mr. Mitchell is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Mitchell of Green City and is a graduate of the High School there. He is now attending the University of Missouri at Columbia. Mrs. Mitchell is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Vance of 703 S. Fifth St., Kirksville and is a graduate of the Kirksville High School. She has been employed at the International Shoe Factory here.
Both brides wore dresses of navy blue with white accessories and both had corsages of red rosebuds. The men wore matching tan business suits.
Immediately after the ceremony the two couples left for a honeymoon trip in the Ozarks.
Mr. and Mrs. Gray will make their home on his farm south of Green City, and Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell will be at home in Columbia when school resumes in September.
Mitchell- Vance Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 10 Aug 1947, p. 5, col. 3 & 4, Sunday
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AURA MITTEN AND RACHEL A. APPLEGATE WED
Exchanged Vows in Candlelight Ceremony Wednesday
Rachel Ann Applegate, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Applegate, 215 E. Missouri, and Aura W. Mitten, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fern Mitten, of near Kirksville, were married in a candlelight ceremony in the Presbyterian Church parlor Wednesday evening at 7:30.
The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev. Herbert Manning in front of the fireplace decorated with a floral arrangement of mixed flowers.
Mrs. Carolyn Ann England played a medley of songs and the traditional wedding march.
The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a street length dress of navy blue with pink accessories. She carried a colonial bouquet of pink camellias. Her only jewelry was a gold locket that was her great-grandmother’s.
Margaret Winslow, a friend of the bride, served as maid of honor. She wore a navy blue dress trimmed in white with navy and white accessories. She carried a colonial bouquet of blue tinted carnations.
The bridegroom and his best man, Gerald A. Chaney, a cousin, wore brown business suits with white boutonnieres.
The bride’s mother was attired in a navy blue dress with rose accessories. She wore a corsage of white carnations. The bridegroom’s mother wore a navy blue dress with white and blue accessories and a corsage of white carnations. The bride’s grandmother, Mrs. W. E. Harding, of Brashear, was dressed in teal blue and wore a corsage of red carnations.
Following the wedding, a reception was held at the bride’s home. The table was covered by a lace table cloth and decorated with a floral centerpiece and three tiered wedding cake topped with a miniature bride and groom.
Cake and punch were served by Mrs. Gerald A. Chaney and Mrs. Theo Lowrance, of Santa Rosa, Calif., aunt of the bride.
Mrs. Mitten graduated from the Kirksville High School with the class of 1950. She is now attending the Teachers College.
Mr. Mitten graduated from the Kirksville High School with the class of 1949. He is employed by the F. W. Woolworth Co. in Kirksville.
The couple will make their home here.
Mitten- Applegate Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 02 Feb 1951, p. 3, col. 3, col. 4, Friday
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HILLIS A. MOFFETT WEDS
Parents, Brother and Wife Attend Marriage Sunday
Mrs. Eleanor Mann Myers, daughter of Mrs. N. Earle Mann of 612 Sixth Avenue, Leavenworth, Kansas, and Hillis A. Moffett, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Moffett of Memphis, were married Sunday afternoon at the home of the bride’s mother by Rev. J. B. Vernon.
Mrs. Moffett is a graduate of the University of Kansas in the class of 1938. Mr. Moffett is a graduate of University of Missouri in the class of 1942, which was immediately followed by three years service in the army air force with overseas duty in India. Mr. Moffett is employed by the University of Missouri as county extension agent in Linn county, Missouri.
The couple will make their home in Linneus after a short honeymoon.
Following the marriage, a reception was held at the home of the bride for relatives and close friends.
Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Moffett and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon A. Moffett of Memphis were among those present.
Moffett- Myers Marriage, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 3 Oct 1946, p. 1, col. 4
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Monarch-McDowell
C. E. Monarch and Mrs. Ida McDowell, both of Kirksville, were married by Rev. J. W. Davis at his home on South First street, Saturday evening at 6 o’clock.
Monarch- McDowell Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 16 Feb 1920, p. 1, col. 1, Monday
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POPULAR YOUNG PEOPLE WEDDED
At the home of Rev. G. A. Stanton in this city, on Tuesday evening December 23, Crawford H. Moore and Miss Gussie Burns, popular and esteemed young people of this county were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, Rev. Stanton officiating.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Burns, west of Memphis. She is an attractive and accomplished young lady – in every way fitted to preside over the home.
Mr. Moore is an enterprising and prosperous young farmer of Miller township and enjoys the warm of a host of acquaintances.
The Reveille joins in extending congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Moore.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Crawford H. Moore married Gusteva M. Burns, 23 Dec 1913
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Robt. A. Moore Married
At the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Pryor, west of Granger, Wednesday afternoon at three o’clock, occurred the marriage of Miss Edna Pryor and Mr. Robt. A. Moore.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Robert A. Moore married Edna M. Pryor, 5 Sep 1906
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MISS MARIE WATKINS AND ROSS MORGAN MARRIED WEDNESDAY
The marriage of Miss Marie Watkins to Ross Morgan was celebrated at the M. E. Church South in Memphis Wednesday evening, Oct. 2, the Rev. French officiating. There were present at the event Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Watkins and Miss Ila Wise, as witnesses. The wedding was a quiet affair and was not known by many until after it was all over.
Ross, who is a U. S. sailor, having been stationed at Great Lakes, Ill., for several months past receiving training for government service, was here on a furlough of ten days and will shortly return to his duties there. Mr. Morgan is the second son of Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Morgan of this city, and is an industrious and honorable young gentleman.
Marie is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Watkins, and is very popular saleslady in A. B. Hirsh’s store. She is exceptionally bright and her friends in this community are numerous. All take pleasure in extending congratulations and well wishes.
During the service of Mr. Morgan in the navy Mrs. Morgan will probably remain at home, the presumption being that after this is over, they will make Memphis their home.
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MORRIS-LANCASTER WEDDING THURSDAY, MARCH 2
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fogle in this city was the scene of a very pretty weddeng [sic] on Thursday, March 2, at 4:30 p.m., when Rev. J. R. Finley, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, spoke the words that united for life the hearts and lives of Henry J. Morris and Miss Myrtle Lancaster, both residence of this county.
Only a few relatives were present at the ceremony. Both young people are popular and highly esteemed among their acquaintances who will join the Reveille in extending congratulations and well wishes.
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A Thanksgiving day wedding in Kansas City of local interest was that of Leo Morris of this city and Miss Esther Wayne. The ceremony was solemized [sic] in the Baltimore Hotel and the decorations and settings for the bridal party were very attractive.
Mr. and Mrs. Morris are both well and favorably known to our readers. Leo is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Morris and is associated with his brother, Milton, in the automobile business. He is a splendid young man and a capable and popular business man.
Mrs. Morris is a charming and accomplished young lady and on her frequent visits in Memphis has made a host of friends who welcome her now as a permanent resident of our city.
After a brief honeymoon Mr. and Mrs. Morris will be at home to their friends in the Nicoson bungalow on West Jefferson Street.
This paper joins friends in extending congratulations.
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MORRIS-BRYANT WEDDING LAST THURSDAY
Roscoe L. Morris and Miss Lulu M. Bryant were united in marriage at the home of the bride in this city on Thursday evening, December 24, at 6 o’clock, Rev. M. J. Nicoson officiating in the presence of the relatives and a few invited friends of the bride and groom.
The bride is an estimable young lady—a daughter of the late Thomas Bryant, west of Memphis. She is popular among her friends and enjoys the warm friendship of a host of friends.
The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Morris of Miller Township and is a most excellent young man—an enterprising and thrifty farmer.
The happy couple will reside on a farm near Memphis.
The Reveille joins friends in extending congratulations.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Roscoe L. Morris married Lula M. Bryan, 24 Dec 1914
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POPULAR AND ESTEEMED YOUNG COUPLE UNITED IN MARRIAGE ON SAT.
On last Saturday afternoon in the Sunday-school room of the First M. E. Church, John Morrison and Miss Vallie Eller—popular and esteemed young people—living northwest of Memphis were united in marriage, Dr. C. J. Chase officiating.
Both bride and groom were born and reared in this vicinity. The groom is the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Morrison and is a young man of splendid habits. His bride is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Eller and is and accomplished young lady.
The Reveille joins friends in extending well wishes.
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Married
Married Oct. 1, 1905 at the home of the bride’s parents 5 miles southwest of Memphis, Mr. Charlie Morton and Miss Fannie Mendenhall. Elder C. V. Pearce of Canton, Mo., officiating. The groom is the youngest son of Mrs. Ruth Morton and is well known and highly respected by all. The bride is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mendenhall and is an accomplished young lady. The happy couple left Tuesday for a visit with relatives in Iowa. We wish them a long and happy life.
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Scotland County Marriage Index Listing indicates that Charley H. Morton married Fannie L. Mendenhall, 1 Oct 1905
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Married Yesterday.
Mr. E. J. Mott and Miss Carrie Mills were united in wedlock at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Mills on Mulinex [sic] street yesterday evening at 8:30, Rev. W. L. Darby, pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, officiating. The wedding was a quiet affair, only a few being present to witness the nuptial ceremony. The groom is one of the popular salesmen at Murphy-Mills & Garges’ clothing store and the bride is one of Kirksville’s most accomplished young ladies. The Express extends congratulations.
Mott- Mills Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 21 Jun 1906, p. 1, col. 4
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Moyer-Harkness
Announcement is being made of the marriage of Carroll M. Moyer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Moyer, to Miss Mary Lou Harkness, of Kansas City. The wedding took place on December 6, in Kansas City.
Among the guests at the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Moyer and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Fountain, the latter a sister of the bridegroom
Mr. and Mrs. Moyer are at home at 5016 Walnut St., in Kansas City.
Moyer- Harkness Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 30 Dec 1947, p. 8, col. 4, Tuesday
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RETA McCLAY AND KENNETH MOYER MARRIED
Kenneth Earl Moyer, of Knox City, Mo., and Reta Maurine McClay, of Brashear, were married Saturday morning at 11:30 o’clock by the Rev. Ralph M. G. Smith, pastor of the First Baptist church, at his residence, in Kirksville.
The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Nellie McClay, of Brashear, and is a graduate of the Brashear High School. She has also attended the Kirksville Teachers College. The bridegroom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Moyer, formerly of Brashear, and is a graduate of the Novinger High school. They will make their home on a farm near Knox City.
They were accompaned [sic] by Miss Berniece Moyer, a sister of the bridegroom.
Moyer- McClay Marriage, Brashear, Missouri, The Brashear News, 17 Mar 1932, p. 1, col. 4
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Homer Mullinex of near Downing, Mo., and Cleota Allison of south of Pulaski were united in marriage July 5, by Justice Baumgarten. Mr. Mullinex is a nephew of Geo. Penny of this city. — Bloomfield Messenger.
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Betty Lou Scrivens Married in Iowa
Miss Betty Lou Scrivens, daughter of Mrs. Grace E. Scrivens of Kirksville and the late Thomas L. Scrivens, became the bride of Wesley J. Mundt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mundt, of Davenport, Ia., December 29 in the St. Mark Lutheran Church at Davenport. The Rev. William Eller officiated.
The bride wore a gray afternoon dress, with beaded trimming and a white hat. The attendants were Arthur Scrivens, brother of the bride, and Mrs. William Hawkins, sister of the bridegroom.
A reception was held at the new home of the couple near Linwood, Ia. Mrs. Mundt is employed at the Oscar Mayer Packing Co., and Mr. Mundt at The Modern Printing Co., at Moline, Ill. He was in the Air Force for four years.
Mundt- Scrivens Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 6 Jan 1952, p. 4, col. 7
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At the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Tennant, northeast of Memphis, on Sunday evening, December 24, at 6:30 o’clock p.m., Glen Mustoe and Miss Ethel Tennant were united in marriage, Rev. Dohner, pastor of the Prairie Gem U. B. Church, officiating in the presence of the relatives and a number of invited friends of the couple.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Mustoe are popular and esteemed young people and enter their new relation with the congratulations and best wishes of their many friends.
They will be “at home” on the Port Reed farm northeast of town in a few days.
A more extended notice of the ceremony will appear in our next issue.
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Scotland County Marriage Index Listing indicates that Glen B. Mustoe married Ethel A. Tennant, 24 Dec 1911
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KNOWLES—MUSTOE
Last Saturday evening at the parsonage of the officiating minister, Elder G. C. Schurman, pastor of the Christian Church in this city, Alline L., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Knowles, and Harold D. Mustoe, were united in marriage.
The bride we are not acquainted with, but we do know Harold and feel sure the young lady of his choice possesses the characteristics of an ideal housewife. The groom in [sic] an enterprising young farmer, steady and energetic and will make good anywhere.
The happy young couple will be at home to their friends after Feb. 16, on a farm north of this city. The best wishes of many friends go with them in their new relation.
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Scotland County Marriage Index Listing indicates that Harold D. Mustoe married Alliene L. Knowles, 9 Feb 1924
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HERBERT [sic] MUSTOE AND ESTHER HYDE MARRIED
The marriage of Hubert F. Mustoe and Miss Esther Hyde took place at high noon yesterday (Wednesday) at the residence of the bride, south of Milton, Rev. Hankins of Milton officiating. The wedding was witnessed by the relatives of the contracting parties and a few invited friends.
The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hyde and is a charming and accomplished young lady.
The groom is the eldest son of M. and Mrs. Will Mustoe of near Brock. He is a most excellent young man—in every way worthy of the young lady he has chosen as a life companion.
The happy couple will be “at home” to their host of friends on the Wm. Mustoe farm northwest of Memphis after January 1.
The paper joins with friends in extending congratulations.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index Listing indicates that Hubert F. Mustoe married Mary E. Hyde 30 Dec 1914
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SCOTLAND COUNTY MAN WEDS MILTON GIRL
The marriage of Miss Darlien Brady, of this place, and Mr. Joseph W. Mustoe of near Memphis, Mo., took place at the new home of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Hoskins at this place Sunday, August the 20th at 10 a.m., Rev. P. M. Conant, pastor of the M. E. Church, performing the marriage ceremony in the presence of a few invited friends.
The happy couple left immediately after the ceremony for the home of the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dr. C. Mustoe, five miles northwest of Memphis, where a wedding dinner was served. The first of the week they left for Kansas City, Mo., for a wedding trip. After Sept. 15 they will be at home to their many friends on the Mustoe farm northwest of Memphis.
These people are well known in this vicinity, the bride being the only daughter of A. M. Brady, a young lady much admired and respected by all. She has been prominent in church and social work in Milton for some time, a teacher in the M. E. Sunday School. The groom is a son of D. C. Mustoe, northwest of Memphis, a young man held in high esteem by all. He is an energetic young man, well qualified to provide and maintain a home. We wish for them a long and happy married life. – Milton Hearld.
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Mr. L. Mutter, of Wellsville, and Mrs. Dona Rice of Kirksville were married at one o’clock Tuesday at Mexico by Judge W. W. Botts. Both parties are past the shady side of fifty. They left for Chicago last night.
Mutter- Rice Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 16 Aug 1906, p. 1, col. 1
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SMITH-MYERS
Miss Lola M. Smith and Dr. C. B. Myers motored to Kirksville, Mo., Saturday, July 19, and were married at 3:30 p.m. at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. G. H. Cosper, the ring ceremony being used. Mr. Parker Smith and Miss Edith Smith of Rutledge, a brother and sister of the bride, and Mr. Hubert Dieterich and Miss Velma Dieterich of Wyaconda, accompanied the bridal couple.
The bride is the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Smith. She has been for several years a most successful teacher of this county, having received her high school and college education at the State Teachers College, Kirksville, Mo. Her interest in school, the church and social community has won her a large circle of friends who appreciate that she possess [sic] those qualities necessary for successful home making.
The groom is a son of Mrs. Frank Myers of Memphis. He is a graduate of the Memphis high school and also a graduate of the Kansas City Dental College and has since been engaged in dental work at Memphis.
Immediately after the ceremony the happy couple left for Kansas City, Denver, Colo., and other points of the West.
After August 1, Dr. and Mrs. Myers will be at home to their many friends, at Memphis, Mo.
The best of good wishes for a happy and useful life is extended to this popular and esteemed young couple.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Charles B. Myers married Lola M. Smith, 19 Jul 1924
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Paul Myers to be Married Jan. 27
Cincinnati, Ohio, Oct. 29—Mr. and Mrs. H. James Coombe, Cincinnati, announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Anderson Coombe, to Paul Deaver Myers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orville M. Myers, Kirksville, Mo. The wedding will take place on Jan. 27.
Miss Coombe is a graduate of Westover and attended Vassar College. She made her debut in 1945 and is a member of Junior League.
Mr. Myers is a graduate of Northeast Missouri State Teachers College and Harvard School of Business Administration. He served 3 ½ years in the Pacific.
Myers- Coombe Engagement, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 30 Oct 1949, p. 10, col. 5, Sunday
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Married at the residence of the bride’s parents on the evening of January 3, Mr. Michael Myers to Miss Fannie L. Oliver, the Rev. R. L. Thompson officiating.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that M. M. Myers married Fannie L. Oliver, 3 Jan 1883
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NELLIS-WARNING NUPTIALS
Sherman Nellis and Miss Hazel Warning Married at High Noon November 20.
At the home of the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. John Warning near Hitt on Wednesday, November 20, at high noon, Sherman Nellis and Miss Hazel Warning were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, Rev. J. D. Gunter officiating.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Nellis are popular and esteemed young people and in their new relations have the best wishes of a host of friends who join with this paper in extending felicitations.
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Scotland County Marriage Index Listing indicates that Sherman C. Nellis, married Hazel I. Warning, 20 Nov 1912
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NELSON-HUNTER
Gus Nelson and Miss Velma Hunter both of near Memphis, were united in marriage at the circuit M. E. parsonage, June 29, James R. Shultz officiating. They will reside on a farm near Hitt that the groom owns and has prepared for the bride. These young people are highly respected and their many friends wish them many years of happiness.
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FAYE SCOTT BRIDE OF PVT. JOHN C. NEWMAN
Wed Last Evening; Bridegroom Home on Leave from Army
Miss Hazel Faye Scott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Scott, of Gibbs, and Pvt. John Cochran Newman, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Newman, 1902 S. First, were united in marriage in a double ring ceremony last evening by Rev. Ralph Hicks, pastor of the Methodist Church, in his home.
The couple was attended by James Newman, brother of the bridegroom, and Lois McReynolds, a friend of the bride, in the presence of immediate relatives and close friends.
Mrs. Newman graduated from the Brashear High School in 1950 and attended the Teachers College here in 1951. She will remain in Kirksville while her husband is in the service. She is employed at the Lambert Manufacturing Company.
Pvt. Newman graduated from the Kirksville High School in 1949 and was a senior at the Kirksville Teachers College when called into service last August. He has just completed a course in engineering at the Engineers’ School at Fort Belvoir, Va., and has a twenty-day delay en route to Fort Lawton at Seattle, Wash., where he will receive orders for further assignment.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Scott and daughters, of Gibbs; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Newman and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lee Newman, Mrs. Tommy Kirk, Miss Lois McReynolds, and Burnell Helton, all of Kirksville.
Following the ceremony, refreshments were served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Newman.
Newman- Scott Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 17 Dec 1952, p. 4, col. 6 & 7
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Married
A beautiful but quiet wedding took place at the bride’s home Tuesday of this week between Miss Ethel Crawford and Russell Nightingale. Just at high noon Rev. M. P. Elder pronounced the words that made them husband and wife. Immediately after the ceremony a splendid repast was served.
The guests present were Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Nightingale, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nightingale and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Morris, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Hitchcock and son, Donald, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Huggans, Messrs. Roscoe and Henry Morris.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Crawford, the groom the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Nightingale. The young couple will make their home with the bride’s parents eight miles northwest of Memphis.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Charles R. Nightingale married Ethel Crawford, 01 Feb 1910
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A Double Wedding
A unique and beautiful double wedding occurred Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. McMichael; in the marriage of their daughter Lulu to Dr. Geo. T. Nuckels of Marshall, Mo.; and a cousin of Lulu’s, Leona Soseman, of Oskaloosa to Mr. L. A. Fritch, also of Oskaloosa, Iowa. Just at 9 p.m. the wedding march began playing by Miss Floy Howey, while the two brides marched side by side to the parlor followed by the grooms, who took their places by their sides, while the music continued softly, prayer was offered by Mrs. Wickizer, followed by the marriage ceremony by Rev. Wickizer. After congratulations the company were invited to the large dining room where some 40 guests were served to elaborate refreshments.
Mr. and Mrs. Nuckels go at once to their home in Marshall, where the Dr. has already a good practice. Mr. and Mrs. Fritch returned to Oskaloosa, Ia., where they have their home all furnished and will take their first meal, which will be prepared by friends, in their own domicile.
The out of town guests were: Thomas Soseman and wife, parents of Miss Soseman, Dr. J. D. and Mrs. Soseman, of Monroe, Wis., Laban Soseman and wife of Oskaloosa, Iowa, J. C. Stover and wife of South Bend, Ind., Mrs. E. R. Dean of South Bend, Ind., Dott and Marshall Crawford, Rubie and Aubrey Ross of Atlanta, Mo., Logan Gilbreth and Sophiah Mitchell of LaPlata, Mo., Grace Killinger of Hagar’s Grove, Mo., Ina Barron of Nickelton, Mo., and May Collins of same place. Pearl Crawford, Lyda Crawford, Ernest Carnehan, Amy Shaff, all of Atlanta, Mo. Other guests were present from Kirksville.
Beautiful presents were given to the young couples, and they entered upon marriage life with bright prospects and many wishes for a successful and happy career.
Nuckels- McMichael Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 30 Aug 1906, p. 4, col. 3
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DR. O’CONNOR AND MISS HULSE ARE MARRIED
Well Known Young People Slip Away to Father Cafferky’s
Miss Lola Hulse, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hulse of 1414 South First street, and Dr. J. O’Connor, Jr., surprised their friends this morning by slipping away to Father Cafferky’s where they were married. While the wedding had been expected for some time, it came as a surprise to many.
The marriage took place at 6 o’clock. They were attended by Miss Marguerite Shively and Leonard Mills, intimate friends of Dr. O’Connor and his bride.
Immediately after the ceremony they left on a short honeymoon trip to Quincy and St. Louis.
Dr. O’Connor expects to leave about June 10, for Hampton, Iowa, where he will take the practice of an osteopathic physician during the summer. Mrs. O’Connor will remain in Kirksville for the present.
The bride has been employed in the office of the Kirksville Light, Power & Ice Company for the past six or eight years where she has gained an enviable reputation as a capable bookkeeper and general office assistant. Her pleasant disposition and courtesy at all times has made her many friends who will regret to hear that she is to leave, but will wish her the happiness she deserves. She will continue her work with the company until her successor is familiar with the work.
Dr. O’Conner [sic] was graduated from the American School of Osteopathy last Saturday. He was a member of the January, 1919 class, but dropped out of school to serve his country during the war. He has been prominent in athletics during his school life at the A. S. O., having served on the football, baseball and basketball teams. He is regarded as a splendid young man and has made many friends in Kirksville who extend congratulations to him and his bride.
O’Connor- Hulse Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 02 Jun 1920, p. 2, col. 2, Wednesday
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On Sunday, April 29, at the brides home near Bible Grove, Arthur Odell and Miss Lela Salisbury were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, Justice J. T. Salisbury, father of the bride, officiating. Both bride and groom are quite popular among their many friends and are the recipients of hearty congratulations.
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Odell-Muir Wedding
At the goodly home of Robert and Mrs. Odell in the North part of the City occurred the marriage of his youngest son, Millard H. to Miss Goldie A. Muir. The Groom was very neatly dressed in the usual black and the bride gowned in beautiful cream colors. Under the archway of the parlor in the presences of the friends of the immediate families of each they looked their best while Rev. T. A. Aspy spoke the words that completed the contract that plighted their lives as one.
Having enjoyed a bountiful 9 o’clock dinner delicately arranged by the kindness of the groom’s mother, hearty good-wishes were said and the guests departed for the night, to be welcomed to the hospitable home of the bride’s parents on the next day for a most excellent infair dinner.
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Lois Sinele Wedding To Be October 16
Mr. and Mrs. Loyd J. Sinele of near Kirksville are announcing the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Lois, to Lewis W. Ogle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ogle, of Louisiana, Mo.
Miss Sinele is a junior at the Teachers College where she is a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority. At present she is teaching the Prairie View school near Millard, but plans to resume her studies in the spring.
Mr. Ogle is a senior student at the Teachers College where he is a member of Phi Sigma Epsilon fraternity, the Industrial Arts club, and Blue Key honorary service fraternity.
The wedding will take place October 16 at the Frist Christian church in Kirksville.
Ogle- Sinele Engagement, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 18 Aug 1953, p. 4, col. 8, Friday
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Miss Mary Payne and Nile Ogle were married Saturday, March 11. Mrs. Ogle is a senior in the Green City High School and they will make their home with his parents south of town for the present.
Ogle- Payne Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 22 Mar 1949, p. 7, col. 2 & 3, Green City Items
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GRANDDAUGHTER OF GREENTOP COUPLE WED IN FLA.
Miss Joan Wayman, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Wayman, of Greentop, was married Dec. 17, at Whiting Field, Fla., to Lt. Newell F. Olson, of St. Paul Minn. Miss Wayman is the daughter of Mrs. Edna M. Wayman and the late Samuel E. Wayman.
Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Wayman are former Kirksville residents.
Olson- Wayman, Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 28 Dec 1945, p. 5, col. 6, Friday
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PFLANZ-OSING WEDDING LAST WEEK
Last Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock in Ottumwa, Iowa, occurred the marriage of August Osing of Batavia, Iowa, to Miss Rose Marie Pflanz of this county, Rev. Lewinske officiating.
A large number of relatives and friends of both contracting parties were present at the nuptials. The newlyweds received many beautiful and valuable presents.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Osing, now of Batavia, Iowa, but until recently a resident of this county. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Pflanz. The many friends of this happy young couple extend felicitations.
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Married
The marriage of John Victor Padgett to Miss Ollie Curry was t take place last evening, Wednesday, Mar. 15, at 7:30 p.m. at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Curry near Arbela, Rev. W. H. Tullis officiating.
Mr. Padgett is a son of John W. Padgett of this county and is a most worthy young gentleman. His bride was reared in the same neighborhood and enjoys the esteem of all that know her. Mr. and Mrs. Padgett will live on the farm now occupied by his father.
THE DEMOCRAT joins the numerous friends of Mr. and Mrs. Padgett in extending congratulations and well-wishes.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that John V. Padget married Ollie L. Curry, 15 Mar 1905
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PARIS-TOWNSEND
William J. Paris, Jr., of Kirksville, and Miss Erma Alta Townsend, of Hurdland, were married Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock by Judge Harry F. Lindsey at Kirksville. They were accompanied by the bridegroom’s sister-in-law, Mrs. Edgar Paris, and the bride’s mother, Mrs. Hortense Townsend.
They will make their home in Kirksville.
Paris- Townsend Marriage, Brashear, Missouri, The Brashear News. 19 May 1932, p. 1, col.1
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BARNES-PAYNE WEDDING SOLEMNIZED SATURDAY OF LAST WK.
Saturday morning in this city at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Barnes, occurred the marriage of their second daughter, Jeannette, to Philip Payne, eldest son of D. W. Payne. The words which united the lives and fortunes of this young couple were said by the Rev. E. M. Nesbitt, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, in the presence of the two families of the contracting parties and one or two intimate friends of the families.
The ceremony was performed in the south room of the home, the officiating minister standing in front of a bank of foliage. Just before the ceremony Mrs. Stanley McLane sang a beautiful solo, “At Dawning,” with Miss Georgie Mety of Denver as accompanist. The bridal couple being preceded by Misses Louise Barnes, Dorothy Platter, Marjorie Payne and Bertha Barnes, as Miss Josephine Barnes played the wedding march.
The bride carried a shower bouquet of pink American Beauty rose buds and after the ceremony, according to custom, threw same into the group of young lady friends. Miss Marjorie Payne was the fortunate one. In the cutting of the wedding cake Dick Busey got the ring and Miss Ruth Knight the penny.
The happy young couple left soon after the ceremony for Chicago, via auto, where they will spend their honeymoon, after which they will be at home to their friends on North Clay street.
The bride is one of Memphis’s belles and is handsome and accomplished. Sine graduating from the Memphis school, she has spent several seasons with a Canadian chautauqua [sic] system, as well as taught in the public schools of Palmyra, Mo. and Evanston, Illinois. She possesses every qualification to make a worthy helpmeet of the man of her choice. The groom is an ex-service man. He also is a graduate of our schools and since that time, except when he was in the naval service during the late war, has been associated with his father in the furniture business here. Phil has been a successful business man and has the ability and inclination to enlarge the bounds of his occupation.
This couple have the best wishes for a happy wedded life of a host of friends.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Philip D. Payne married Jeannette Barnes, 15 Oct 1921
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C. R. PEARCE IS MARRIED IN TENNESSEE
Former Willmathsville Man Wed On Wednesday.
The Christian Church at Carthage, Tenn., was the scene Wednesday afternoon of the marriage of Miss Loneta Laycock, of Carthage, to Clarence R. Pearce, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Pearce, of Willmathsville. The Rev. Frank D. Young read the marriage vows at 5 o’clock following a program of nuptial music. Greenery and baskets of white flowers, interspersed with white tapers burning in branched candelabra, flanked the altar.
The bride was attired in a gown of white slipper satin featuring a sweetheart neckline and long fitted bodice. Her long, fitted sleeves were pointed over the wrist and the full gathered skirt ended in a fan-shaped train. Her fingertip veil of imported illusion was attached to a halo of Venetian lace. Gardenias, white roses and stephanotis formed her shower bouquet.
Immediately following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride’s grandmother, in Carthage. Mrs. Pearce is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Laycock, of Lancaster, Tenn. and attended the David Lipscomb College at Nashville. She has been employed by the Agricultural Extension Service as secretary to the county and home agent.
The bridegroom was graduated from the University of Missouri at Columbia and taught Vocational Agriculture in Missouri before entering the Army in 1942. He served in the Army for 46 months, holding the grade of first lieutenant when he was discharged.
Pearce- Laycock Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 14 Mar 1946, p. 4, col. 1, Thursday
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Charles Peck and Miss Ada Gristy of Mudd Settlement, Scotland County, Mo., were married in St. Michaels Catholic Church, Kahoka, Sunday, June 15, 1919, at 2 p.m., Rev. F. R. A. McGowan officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Peck are prominent young people of Scotland County and will continue to reside in their home neighborhood where he is engaged in farming.
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On Sunday, Nov. 30, at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Phillips, near Downing, occurred the marriage of Alva E. Penny and Hazel M. Phillips. Mr. Penny’s parents reside in Bloomfield. He served with the U. S. army in France, was eight and one-half months on the Rhine, and appears to be a fine young man. Miss Phillips is a fine christian [sic] girl. After the wedding ceremony the guests were invited to partake of a beautiful dinner to which all did justice. The following guests were present:
Mr. and Mrs. Penny of Bloomfield, Mr. and Mrs. Mullinex and Mr. and Mrs. Mullinex and Mr. and Mrs. Becraft and children of near Killwinning Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Gristy, Dave Morris and two sons, the Misses Morris of Downing, and Mrs. Brown of Savannah, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Bradbury and Miss Rosa Schorer. Rev. Thurman Andrews spoke the words that united the couple as husband and wife. –Lancaster Excelsior
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Perkins-Ball
Perry D. Perkins, of Pollock, Mo., and Miss Pearl L. Ball, of New Cambria, were married Saturday evening at the home of the Rev. C. F. Acree, the officiating minister. The ring ceremony was used.
Mr. and Mrs. Perkins will spend a few days here returning to Pollock where they will make their future home. Miss Ball had been attending the Teachers College here for two or three years. Mr. Perkins is a promising young farmer of Pollock.
Perkins- Ball Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 26 Dec 1922, p. 1, col. 2
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DARLENE ANN WATSON WEDS C. D. PERRIN
Ceremony in Iowa; Bridegroom Son of John W. Perrins
In a double ring service performed at high noon Sunday in Marshalltown, Ia., Darlene Ann Watson, of Marshalltown, Ia., became the bride of Clarence David Perrin, son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Perrin, of Kirksville, route 4. Monsignor A. P. Meyer, pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, officiated.
The bride wore a navy blue crepe street length dress with navy blue and white accessories. Her only jewelry was a rhinestone necklace and earrings, a gift of the bridegroom. Her corsage was of American beauty roses.
Miss Joyce Detrick, bridesmaid, was attired in a navy blue suit with navy blue and white accessories. Her corsage was pink carnations.
John Johnston, cousin of the bridegroom, acted as best man.
Immediately following the ceremony, dinner was served at the home of the bridegroom’s grandmother, Mrs. Anna Karns, of Marshalltown, to fifty relatives of the bridal couple.
After a short wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Perrin will be at home at 309 ½ W. Second in Marshalltown.
Mrs. Perrin is a nurse at the Deaconess Hospital and Mr. Perrin is a machinist at C. A. Dunham Co.
Perrin- Watson Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 10 Jan 1950, p. 3, col. 4, Tuesday
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PETERSON-HANNAGAN
Guy H. Peterson and Miss Abbie Priscilla Hannagan, both of Newton, Iowa, were married at the home of the officiating clergyman, Rev. F. W. Condit, last night, at 7:30.
Peterson- Hannagan Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 1 Jun 1920, p. 1, col. 2, Tuesday
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MARRIED.
Pfeiffer–Davis:–At the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Davis, Green City, Mo., Thursday, May 8, at 8 o’clock p.m., Rev. Wm. Meyer officiating, Mr. Fred R. Pfeiffer and Miss Bertie Davis, both of Green City.
These young people are among the very best in Sullivan county, and the congratulations were cordial and the presents numerous. The attendance of friends was large and all partook of a bountiful repast which had been prepared for the occasion. Following is a partial list of the presents received by the happy pair:
Stand lamp, J. E. Davis and wife; set gold hand dishes, E. S. Pfeiffer and wife and Cha. Davis; table linen, Mrs. S. H. Davis; silver cake basket, E. O. Lemley and Leila Comstock; bowl and pitcher, J. F. Dorsey and wife; rocking chair, Julia and Bernie Pfeiffer; toilet case, Mabel Pfeiffer; Turkish towels, Lura Drake; napkins, Nellie Davis; fruit dish, Anna Crawford; picture throw, Mrs. M. C. Ream; stand lamp, D. C. Myers; towels, Coonrod Swiggy and Amelia Schuster; set goblets, Blanche Davis; bed comfort, Laura Pfeiffer; sofa pillow, Ruth Strain; fruit dish, Regina and Lizzie Struby; feather-duster, Bernie Davis; egg-beater, Elma Davis; brush, Emmett Davis; glass pitcher, Mollie Harrison, Greencastle. Chair-tidy, Mrs. Josie Matthews, Greencastle. Napkins, Mrs. S. J. Applegate, Brashear. Whisk broom and holder, Laura Cluster, Kirksville. Glass pitcher, F. M. Buckingham, Kirksville. Silver knives and forks, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Parker, Kirksville. Vandyke collars and cuffs and bridal bouquet of orange blossoms and white roses, Lois Buhl, Stockton, California.
Pfeiffer- Davis Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, The Kirksville Journal, 15 May 1890, p. 8, col. 3
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PHELPS-TALBOTT
Sanders S. Phelps, of Arbela, Mo., and Miss Fannie Talbott, of Memphis, Mo., were married in Kirksville yesterday afternoon at 5:30 o’clock by Rev. G. H. Cosper. The ceremony was performed at the parsonage of the M. E. Church. They were accompanied by the bride’s sister, Miss Talbott. –Kirksville Express News, May 3.
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PIERCE—MANUEL
The Moberly (Mo.) Democrat of Sunday contained an announcement of the marriage of Miss Lillian Manuel, a former student at the Kirksville Teachers College, and Dr. Harvey J. Pierce, a member of the Phi Sigma Gamma fraternity who was graduated from the A. S. O. in the June 1918 class. The item follows:
Friends in this city yesterday received cards from George Mannuel announcing the marriage of his daughter, Miss Lillian Manuel, to Dr. Harvey James Pierce. The marriage was celebrated in Kansas City last Thursday.
Dr. and Mrs. Pierce are now at home to friends at 227 East Third street, Greenville, O.
Mr. Manuel and family formerly lived in Moberly while he was president of District 25 of the United Mine Workers of America. He also served as a member of the school board during his residence here. Miss Lillian has many schoolmates and friends who will be interested in her marriage.
Pierce- Manuel Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 15 Feb 1920, p. 3, col. 4, Monday
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Joseph Pile Married
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Pile, of Joplin, Missouri, arrived in Memphis Friday evening and are spending a few days with Mr. Pile’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Pile. This is their honeymoon trip, following their marriage at Carthage, Mo., on Sunday, November 25th.
The bride was Miss Pearl Luckett, of Sedalia. She had been visiting for about a week with a friend in Carthage, during which time Mr. Pile made frequent visits that place. Their marriage at this time was a surprise to the families of both parties, although their courtship had been kept up for some time before. The Joplin paper has this to say of Mr. and Mrs. Pile: “Mr. Pile is a successful young business man of Joplin, being a member of the real estate firm of Jenkins & Pile, and it is safe to say he will be given a hearty reception on his return home with his bride. The bride was one of the prominent young society ladies of Sedalia and has a host of friends there. They will reside in Joplin.”
Mr. Pile was reared in Scotland county and has many friends here who join in extending congratulations.
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RICE-PINNELL
A pretty quiet wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mr. U. G. Rice at high noon Monday, Aug. 22, when their daughter Lucile Bennett Rice was united in marriage to Leland K, Pinnell. The ceremony was performed by Rev. P. M. Conant and witnessed by thirty of the immediate relatives. The rooms were prettily decorated with potted plants and flowers. The wedding march, Jambor, was played by Mrs. P. M. Conant and Miss Virginia Rice as the young couple decended [sic] the stairs to their place and took the holy wedlock vows, the ring ceremony being used. A few minutes later Miss Virginia Rice rendered a selection on the violin. Dinner was served with the Misses Phyllis Holland, Helen Linsbury, Georgia Haney and Virginia Rice assisting in the serving.
The bride is the older daughter of Mr. and Mrs. U. G. Rice, has lived all her life in Milton with exception of three and half years of study in Columbia University, Missouri, where she went after finishing Milton high school, and while there became a member of the Tri Delta Sorority. She finished the 4 years course in less than the required time and accepted a position at Murphysboro, Ill., as teacher in English, remaining there two years, and expected o return the third, but changed plans to become a helpmeet to the man of her choice. The groom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Pinnell of this place. After graduating from M. H. S. he became interested in telegraphy and was given a position with a R. R. at Cheyenne, Wyo., while there he enlisted and was sent down on the Mexican border with the band of which he was made sergeant. He remained there a year, then when the World War broke out he went overseas, retaining his office in the regimental band. After the signing of the armistice he was sent into Germany with the army of occupation and was there 8 months. Upon return to the U. S. he accepted a position as book keeper and assistant cashier of the Nash Sales Co., in Kansas City, a place he still holds.
M. and Mrs. Pinnell left on the K. C. evening passenger, but drove to Cantril to board the train and went to Kansas City where they will go to housekeeping at once.
Both these young people come from two of the substantial families of Milton, have always been counted as leaders among their large circle of friends, all of whom wish for them happiness and prosperity. The Heard joins in all good wishes for this young couple.
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Watkins-Pontius Married June 28
On Friday evening, June 28, in Quincy, Illinois, Miles E. Pontius and Miss Vera Watkins were united in marriage, Judge Bonney officiating.
The announcement of their wedding came as a surprise to their friends who were completely unaware of their intentions. However they are recipients of the hearty congratulations of friends.
The groom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Pontius and is a very popular young man. His bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Watkins and is quite popular among her associates.
After a few days visit in Illinois, the happy couple returned to Memphis where they will make their home for the present as the groom expects to be soon “called to the colors.”
The Reveille joins friends in extending congratulations.
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PORTER-DRAKE
On Christmas Day Miss Omah L. Drake was married to Ray P. Porter of Winfield, Kansas. The wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Drake, 602 East Pierce street. Rev. F. W. Condit was the officiating minister.
The couple left immediately for LaPlata where they took a Santa Fe train for their new home in Winfield Kansas. –Kirksville Journal.
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Former Memphis Teacher Married
Lewis Povlovich, Jr., and Miss Anna B. Collett both of Novinger were married at the Christian
parsonage Tuesday evening, December 27, the pastor, Rev. Glen Crawford, reading the double
ring ceremony, says the Kirksville Express of Dec. 29. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Ira Collett, of near Kirksville. The bridegroom is in the employ of Truitt Brothers of Novinger.
Mrs. Povlovich was formerly a teacher in the high school at Memphis and is well known here.
They will make their home at Novinger.
Povlovich-Collett Marriage, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 5 Jan 1928, p. 6, col. 5
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KIKRSVILLE GIRL IS WED IN OHIO
The Bellfontaine [sic], Ohio, Daily Index-Republican of November 2, contained the following item which will be of interest here, where the bride and her family are well known:
On Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. Mae J. Reid, on South Main street, occurred a pretty little wedding which made Miss Anna Laura Wright the wife of William J. Powell, of Kansas City, Mo. Dr. W. L. Barrett of the First Presbyterian church officiated during the ceremony.
The bride and groom mingled with the guests until the clock struck three, when they took their places before the archway which was banked with beautiful chrysanthemums and where the impressive ring ceremony was used. At 6 :00 o’clock a four course dinner was served, the table being attractively decorated with the yellow and white forming the color scheme.
The guests at the wedding were the bride’s mother, Mrs. Wright, of Kirksville, Mo., Mrs. A. M. Reid and daughter, Doris and the hostess and family.
Mrs. Powell was a student of the Teachers’ College at Kirksville and a member of the Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority. The groom is a traveling salesman and has been with the Ford Chemical Company, but from now on will be in the mercantile business at Fayetteville, Ark.
Following the dinner the couple left for a brief honeymoon after which they will be at home to their friends in Fayetteville about November 15.
Powell- Wright, Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 7 Nov 1919, p. 5, col. 3, Friday
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PRATHER-VARNOLD WEDDING
Ceremony Performed by Rev. C. W. Cornn at Brookfield, Mo.
The wedding of Charles Herbert Prather and Miss Edith Alice Varnold, which took place at Brookfield, Mo., on Saturday, August 31st, was announced this week. They were married there on that day at the home of Rev. C. W. Cornn, former pastor of the Christian church in Memphis.
After the ceremony they left on a honeymoon trip through the west, spending most of the time at Colorado Springs, Colo. They returned home last week and will make their home in Memphis, where Mr. Prather is engaged with his brother, L. H. Prather, in the contracting business.
Mr. Prather is the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. A. Prather of Memphis, he was born and reared here and was graduated from the Memphis high school with the class of 1923.
The bride is the daughter of Dall Varnold, who lives north of Memphis. She was reared in the Pleasant Hill vicinity.
They have the best wishes of their host of friends in Memphis and community.
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Pultz-House
A beautiful home wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. House, 1307 East Jefferson street at 11 o’clock, Christmas morning, when their daughter, Miss Cleta, became the bride of F. G. Pultz, of Tiffin, Ohio.
The double ring ceremony was used, Dr. F. W. Condit, dean of the A. S. O., officiating.
Besides the father and mother of the bride, the only attendants were Miss Lydia Mae Shelton, friend of the bride and Dr. James J. Grace, of St. Francis, Kans.
The bride wore an orchid satin canton crepe dress and a beautiful corsage of pink sweet peas and roses.
Mrs. Pultz is one of Kirksville’s attractive young ladies. She is a graduate of the Kirksville High school and has her B. S. degree from the Kirksville Teachers College, and is a member of the Kappa Phi Sigma, honorary fraternity of that institution. She has been supervisor of music at Marceline, Mo., for the past two years, being very sucessful [sic] there. Mr. Pultz is a graduate of the Tiffin High school and is at present a member of the junior class at the A. S. O., and also a memebr [sic]of the Alpha Tau Sigma fraternity.
The happy couple left in the afternoon for Kansas City to spend a brief honeymoon. After the holidays Mrs. Pultz will resume her work at Marceline, Mo.
Pultz- House Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 26 Dec 1922, p. 1, col. 2
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DR. RAUSCH TO WED DR. STEVENS
Announcement has been made in Kirksville of the approaching marriage of Dr. Leona Stevens and Dr. L. A. Rausch, both of South Bend, Ind. The wedding is to be a church wedding and will take place at South Bend, June 24. Dr. Geraldine Stevens, a sister of the bride-to-be, who was graduated from the A. S. O. Saturday, will be bridesmaid.
Dr. Stevens was graduated from the A. S. O. in June 1916, and since then has been practicing in South Bend where she has built up a splendid practice.
Dr. Rausch was graduated from the A. S. O. in June, 1917, and later was an interne at the A. S. O. hospital. He served as an aviator during the world war, and saw service in France.
Rausch– Stevens Engagement, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville, Daily Express, 31 May 1920, p. 3, col. 3, Monday
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Readell-White
Mr. and Mrs. John Readell, of Lancaster, were Kirksville visitors Saturday. Mrs. Readell was Mrs. Edina [Edna] White, of Downing, before her marriage to Mr. Readell on July 16. The wedding took place in Lancasteer at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. L. L. Gaither, the single ring ceremony being used. They are making their home on the Readell farm 5 miles southeast of Lancaster.
Mr. and Mrs. Readell are both former residents of Kirksville.
Readell- White Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 10 Aug 1947, p. 5, col. 2, Sunday
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PAULINE NIECE, MARION REHM ARE MARRIED
Wed Yesterday at Home of Bride’s Parents Near Here
Miss Pauline Niece and Fireman Apprentice Marion Rehm, of the U. S. Navy, were married yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock in a beautiful ceremony held at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Niece, at Maralee Farm north of Kirksville.
The Rev. Herbert Manning, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Kirksville, performed the single ring ceremony in front of the fireplace, which was banked with greenery and further decorated with bouquets of spring flowers and lighted tapers.
The bride wore a white suit and her corsage was of red roses. She was given a marriage by Dr. C. Martin a friend of the family. The bride was accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Leo Barnes, of Sturgeon. The marton of honor wore a rose suit and her corsage was of white roses. The bridegroom was in uniform and was accompanied by his brother, Herchel Rehm, of 2201 S. high.
The bride has attended the public schools of Kirksville and is now a member of the junior class of the Kirksville High School. She plans to continue her studies here. The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. George Findling, of 2201 S. High. He was graduated from the Kirksville High School in 1941 and was employed near Kirksville until last September when he enlisted in the navy. He will return to San Diego in a few days to report for ship duty aboard the USS Molala, a fleet tug.
Preceding the wedding ceremony yesterday, the tapers were lighted by Miss Ramah Sallade. Mrs. Everett Niece, of near Kirksville, was in charge of the guest book. The wedding cake, fruit punch, and coffee were served by Mrs. W. H. Stockhecker, of St. Louis, and Mrs. Kenneth C. Sykes of Kirksville.
Rehm- Niece Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 5 May 1952, p. 2, col. 7
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MALLETT – RHODES
Miss Doris Mallett, daughter of Leonard Mallett, and Cleon Rhodes, son of Shed Rhodes, both of Memphis, were married May 29 at the Methodist parsonage by the Rev. W. E. Longstreth. Attendants were Miss Dorothy Havens and Leland Rhodes.
Both are well known in the community and the bride was graduated from the Memphis high school this year.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates Cleon Rhodes married Doris Mallett, 29 May 1940
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HUBERT RICE IS MARRIED
He and Miss Nellie Rigg Wed Saturday Evening by Rev. Green
Hubert Rice and Miss Nellie Rigg were married Saturday evening, September 29, by Rev. C. K. Green at his home in Memphis. They were accompanied by the groom’s brother, Willard D. Rice and wife, of Chicago, who were visiting here.
The single ring ceremony was used.
Mr. Rice is a son of Mrs. Arwilda Rice, who lives just north of Memphis, where he was born and reared. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Rigg of Memphis.
They are well known young people and have the best wishes of their many friends.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates, Hubert Rice married Nellie Rigg, 29 Sep 1934
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WILDMAN-RICE WEDDING LAST WED.
The marriage of Miss Mabel Wildman and M. [Mr.] Paul W. Rice occurred Sept. 5, 1923 at 10 a.m. at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. James Schultz, in Granger. The ring ceremony was used. Mrs. Ruby Riebel, Hubert and Helen Rice accompanied the bridal couple.
The bride is a graduate of the Kirksville Teachers’ College and has been for several years a most successful teacher of this county. Her interest in the school, the church, and the social life of the community has won for her a large circle of friends who appreciate that she possesses those quaities [sic] necessary for seccessful [sic] home-making.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Rice of Memphis. He served twenty-three months in the A. E. F. during the World War and is now an industrious farmer with a promising future.
Immediately after the ceremony the happy couple left for a ten-day auto trip thru Illinois and Minnesota.
After Jan. 1st. they will welcome to their home north of town their many friends who now extend good wishes.
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EULA MAE MILLER MARRIES STANLEY RIDGE, SATURDAY
Miss Eula Mae Miller and Stanley Ridge were married here, Saturday afternoon. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Miller of near Downing and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ridge of near Crawford.
They left for Burlington, Ia., Sunday morning where they will spend a few days with relatives. –North Fabius Corres.
Ridge-Miller marriage, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 24 Aug 1939, p.1, col. 2
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Stanley Ridge married Eula Mae Miller 19 Aug 1939
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Hayward-Riley
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Hayward, five miles northwest of Gorin, on March 1, occurred the marriage of their daughter, Dora E. to Mr. Sam Riley of Salisbury, Mo., C. H. Whitehead of Gorin officiating.
Only a few of the relatives were present, owing to bad roads and high water.
The bride is well known and loved by a large circle of friends and will be greatly missed in her home and community.
Mr. Riley is a young farmer of near Salisbury, and comes of an excellent family. He is to be congratulated on winning his companion for life.
They were the recipients of many nice and beautiful presents.
May prosperity and happiness attend them all along the journey of life. C. H. W.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Sam Riley married Dora E. Hayward, 1 Mar 1905
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TUDOR-RINEY
On August 26, 1921, at 2:30 p.m. at the residence of J. V. Bumbarger, Rev. Nicosin [sic] officiating, Anna Josephine Tudor and Edgar Lee Riney, were united in marriage.
The groom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Riney, and the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tudor. Their many friends wish them a long and happy wedded life.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Lee Riney married Anna Tudor, 26 Aug 1921
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FORRESTER-RINEY
Lloyd E. Riney and Aletha Isabelle Forrester were united in marriage Saturday afternoon, Sept. 5, at 3:45 o’clock in the home of the pastor of the Baptist Church in Memphis.
The bride is a charming young lady, a graduate of the Memphis high school, and until lately a student in one of the Quincy business colleges. She was dressed in a very modest navy blue crepe and bore the stamp of dignity.
The groom is a very respected young man—a framer with intentions of making good as such. He wore a conventional dark suit and was impressive by his sincerity.
They will be at home to their friends on a farm south of town.
Riney- Forrester Marriage, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 10 Sep 1936, p. 1, col. 2
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Lloyd E. Riney married Aletha Isabelle Forrester, 5 Sep 1936
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Married in Memphis Saturday
Miss Ida Eggleston, daughter of John Eggleston of north of Memphis, and Lloyd Robinson, son of Mrs. Ada Robinson of Fairfield, Iowa, were married at four o’clock Saturday afternoon at the Methodist parsonage in Memphis by Rev. Wilbur E. Longstreth.
They were attended by M. and Mrs. Austin Eggleston. Others attending were John Eggleston, father of the bride, and Kenneth and Keith Eggleston. Their home at present will be at the John Eggleston home.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Noah Lloyd Robinson (25) married Eda Oila Eggleston (25), 21 Feb 1942
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Rorabaugh-Barr
At the Cumberland Presbyterian parsonage in Memphis on Wednesday, March 8, 1905, at 2:30 p.m. occurred the marriage of Mr. Sydney G. Rorabaugh to Miss Nora B. Barr of this county. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. Allison, pastor of the C. P. church of this city.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Sidney G. Rorabaugh married Nora B. Barr, 8 Mar 1905
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A double wedding occurred last Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel McWilliam near Kilwinning, when this estimable couple gave in marriage their daughters, Helen to Lee Bailey, and Ollie to Elmer Ross, both of Downing. We are unacquainted with the grooms, but learn they are prominent young businessmen in Downing. The brides are beautiful and accomplished and popular in that part of the county.
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CUNNINGHAM-RUDY
Tuesday evening in this city at the Methodist parsonage, Rev. Paul Barton officiating, Miss Grace Cunningham and Parley B. Rudy were united in marriage.
The bride is an accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Cunningham of Center Paint neighborhood, and the groom the youngest son of Mrs. Ira Rudy, north of town, and an energetic young farmer.
The many friends of this young couple predict for them much happiness and prosperity for this young couple who are starting life’s work together.
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Scotland County Marriage License Indexindicates that Parley B. Rudy married Grace J. Cunningham, 03 Jun 1930
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Rush-Cassingham Wedding.
The wedding of J. Edward Rush and Miss Beulah Opal Cassingham took place Tuesday, Feb. 1, at 5 p.m., at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Cassingham, parents of the bride. A large number of guests were present mostly relatives of the bride and groom. The wedding march was played by Miss Lois Jones. Miss Josephine Cassingham, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid and Ernest Reddington was best man. Rev. E. J. Galo was the officiating minister. The bride was beautifully dressed in white silk taffeta. After the beautiful and impressive marriage ceremony a celebrate wedding supper was served, the dining room being tastily decorated with roses.
The bride is an accomplished and cultured young lady, much loved by a large circle of friends. The groom is the son of J. O. Rush of this county and is a young man of splendid character and real worth. A multitude of friends will join in wishing these splendid young people a long and happy wedded life. The happy couple were the recipients of many beautiful and useful wedding presents. They will reside at Mr. Rush’s near Hitt.
[unreadable] from outside the county included the following: Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Cassingham and Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Lyon of LaHarpe, Illinois; Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Jenkins and family of Terre Haute, Illinois; Mrs. Ross Locke of Colchester, Illinois; Mrs. J. Prather of Blandensville, Illinois; Misses Josephine and Ellen Sutton of Pulaski, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Lew Rush and family of Palisades, Colorado; Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Fulk of Ipswich, S. D., and Ernest Reddingotn of Bloomfield, Iowa.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that J. Edward Rush married Beulah Opal Cassingham, 01 Feb 1910
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MISS GOLDIA PARKER AND LAYNE RUSH MARRIED SUN
At the beautiful farm home of Elder and Mrs. C. C. Parker Sunday evening, April 29, at 7:30 p.m. occurred the marriage of their only daughter, Golda to Mr. Layne Rush. Immediately after the ceremony they departed down to the dining room to a bounteous three course supper. The wedding march was played by Mrs. H. Rothert and son, Cleon. Ray Brown and Hila Hardman were the bride’s maid and best man.
The room was appropriately decorated for the occasion with white wedding bells. They received many beautiful and useful gifts. Mr. Rush had his house furnished ready to go to housekeeping. The brides dress was old rose silk. The groom wore a suit of dark blue.
The ceremony was performed by the brides father, C. C. Parker. About forty guests were present. Those from away were Mrs. Frank Medley and son, Maxie, of Hamilton, Illinois.
Rush- Parker Marriage, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Reveille, 3 May 1917, p.1, col. 6
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MEMPHIS COUPLE WEDDED SATURDAY
At 7 o’clock last Saturday evening in the parsonage of officiating minister, Elder G. Lolin Eaton occurred the wedding of Miss Lillian Hotchkiss and Lee V. Rush, in the presence of Mr. and Mrs. Boone Rush, Miss Una and Jos. Hotchkiss.
Immediately following the ceremony the party departed for the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Hotchkiss, where an excellent supper was served.
The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hotchkiss who, through her gracious manner and sweet disposition has made many friends. She clerked in the Patterson store for a long time and was an efficient employe [sic]. The groom is an energetic young farmer who has the ability and inclination to make a success of his vocation. Memphis friends extend congratulations[.] The happy young couple are making their home for the rpesent [sic] with Mr. and Mrs. Boone Rush.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Lee V. Rush married Lillian Hotchkiss 4 Feb 1922
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SANDKNOP – SLOAN
Edina, Mo. Jan. 29. – Ben Sandknop, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. William Sandknop and Frances Sloan, of Milan, were married at 9 o’clock Monday morning in Milan, in Imaculate [sic] Conception church, by the Rev. Father Murphy. They were attended by Jean Poole of Milan and Eddie Lutzer of New York city.
Mr. Sandknop is a graduate of St. Joseph High school. Before going to New York city [sic] a year ago as manager of his brother Henry Sandknop’s fly catcher business he was connected with Sandknop and Company dry goods store.
Sandknop- Sloan Marriage, Brashear, Missouri, The Brashear News, 30 Jan 1936, p. 1, col. 2
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On Saturday, Sept. 2d, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Schenk, occurred at noon, one of the prettiest weddings of the summer, when their son, Karl and Miss Nora Ascah were united in marriage by Rev. E. M. Nesbitt. The floral altar, the ferns, the flowers, which were artistically arranged, not only in the bridal chamber, but thruout [sic] the house, lent their charm to the sacred solemnity of the hour. The music was beautifully rendered by Miss Marjorie Wolfe, who during the procession played “The Bridal Chorus” from Lohengrin; during the ceremony “I Love You Truly” by Carrie Javobs-Bond; and after the ceremony, Mendelssohn’s Wedding March. The bride and groom were accompanied by a ring rearer [sic], Elizabeth Nesbitt; by two flower girls, Imogene Townsend, and Rose Mary Schenk; by a bridesmaid and groomsman, Miss Esther Schenk and Loren Schenk.
Only relatives and close friends of the contracting parties witnessed the ceremony.
Following the ceremony an elaborate three course dinner was served. Many things increased the interest and joy of the occasion, one of which was that a most appropriate and unusual table cloth was used, one which not only had “The Lord’s Supper” beautifully wrought in its design, but which had also been used at the wedding dinner of the father and mother of the groom. Among the presents the young couple received was a 300 acre farm from the groom’s parents. Immediately after dinner the Hudson Super Six was loaded with baggage, and the tour of sveral [sic] weeks in Iowa and tuor [sic] of several weeks in Iowa [sic] and Illinois, planning to spend a part of their time in Des Moines, Ames, Waterloo, Burlington and Quincy.
The bride in her Red Cross work has won the esteem and affection of Scotland County. Their friends wish for them great happiness and the fulfillment of their dreams.
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Mrs. Schenk is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Felix Ascah, of Quebec Ontario. During the war she was overseas three years and head nurse in one of the hospitals there. As Red Cross nurse here she has done fine work and by her pleasing manner won a host of friends, all of whom wish her happiness in her new relation. She will continue as nurse in this county until later in the fall.
The happy young couple will remain with Mr. and Mrs. Schenk until spring when they will go toe housekeeping on the farm Mr. Schenk’s parents gave them as a wedding present, which is one mile east of ‘the donors’ own farm.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Karl W. Schenk married Nora M. Ascah, 02 Sep 1922
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WINIFRED MORRIS AND MILTON SCHUCK MARRIED LAST SATURDAY EVE
Saturday, September 27, at the Methodist parsonage, occurred the marriage of Miss Winifred Morris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Morris, and Milton Schuck, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Schuck.
Rev. Barton performed the ceremony at six o’clock. Those present were Miss Velma Morris, sister of the bride, Jim Morris, brother of the bride, Miss Myrtle Schuck, sister of the groom also Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Woods.
After the ceremony the happy couple left for LaPlata, Mo. where they spent a few days with the grandparents of the groom. They returned home Monday and a six o’clock dinner was served at the home of the brides [sic] parents. Those present besides the members of the family were: John McGee, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schuck and family, and Glen McGee and family.
About eight o’clock there were one hundred and fifteen friends of the newly-weds gathered for an old fashioned charivari.
Miss Morris attended the high school at Memphis and is a very talented young woman, music being her specialty. She will be greatly missed in the church and Sunday school where she was always willing to do and serve.
Mr. Schuck is a very admirable young man and has been with his father on his farm near Milton, Ia.
Mr. and Mrs. Schuck leave for Waterloo, Iowa, where they both have positions. We hate to have them leave our neighborhood for they shall be greatly missed and the entire community extends congratulations and prosperity on their journey through life together.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Milton William Schuck married Sarah Winnifred Morris, 27 Sep 1930
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SCOBEE — WILCOX – At the home of the bride’s parents in Marquoketa, Iowa, June 18, Dr. I. E. Scobee of this county and Miss Blanch Wilcox.
Scobee- Wilcox Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, The Kirksville Journal, 4 Jul 1901, p. 1, col. 2
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Married
At the home of Major and Mrs. W. J. Ashlock on E. Illinois, St. Mr. J. H. Seigfried and Miss Virginia Kate Ashlock, by the Rev. W. H. Stone of the Baptist church at 9 o’clock Sept. 15, 1909.
Mr. Seigfried is connected with the Missouri River and Electrical Power Co. Immediately after the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served and the happy couple left their future home in Helena, accompanied by the best wishes and congratulations of a host of friends.
Seigfried- Ashlock Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, The Kirksville Democrat, 17 Sep 1909, p. 1, col. 4
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FRED SHAFFER AND MISS EDITH GRISTY MARRIED
The marriage of Fred Shaffer and Miss Edith Gristy was celebrated Tuesday, January 12, 1915, at the office of the Probate Judge in Memphis, Judge Reddish officiating.
Miss Gristy is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Gristy, of Hitt. She is a splendid young lady and a member of one of our best families. She enjoys the confidence and respect of a large circle of friends in that community.
Mr. Shaffer is a young man who lives not far from Hitt, to the northwest part of the county, is a farmer by occupation, and is well spoken of by those with whom he is acquainted. They will live on the Shaffer farm. The Democrat joins their friends in extending congratulations and well wishes.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Fred Schafer married Edith Gristy, 12 Jan 1915
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Shanks-Turner Wedding
At the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Turner, in Lancaster, Mo., on Wednesday, April 4, 1917, occurred the marriage of Orval Shanks and Miss Pauline Turner, Rev. Thurman Andrews officiating.
These young people come from splendid families and are themselves held in the highest esteem by their large circle of friends.
They left Wednesday evening for Ottumwa, Iowa, where they spent several days visiting relatives. The Reveille extends congratulations.
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Miss Opal Miller and Emil Shelley were united in marriage on April 14, 1935 at 3:15 p.m. by Rev. C. K. Green at his residence. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Murphy of Columbia (Mrs. Murphy will be remembered here as Lela Stine). The single ring ceremony was used. The bride was attired in navy blue, with accessories to match and the groom was also dressed in navy blue.
Mrs. Shelley is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Perley Miller and she graduated from Memphis high school in 1923, and for the past eleven years has been a prominent and successful teacher in the Scotland County schools. Mrs. Shelley is a junior in the Kirksville State Teachers College.
Mr. Shelley is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Shelley of near Brock, was educated in the Scotland County schools. He is a prosperous young farmer, and worthy of the beautiful girl of his choice. The bride and groom will make their home on his farm twelve miles north of Memphis. Mr. and Mrs. Shelley were entertained with dinner Sunday evening by Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Shelley.
Many are the wishes that accompany these admirable young people for a long and happy life.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Emil G. Shelley married Opal Miller, 14 Apr 1935
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Baker-Shelley
A very pretty but quiet wedding occurred at the Methodist parsonage last Wednesday, March 30, at 2:30 p.m., when Miss Veral Baker and Harley Shelley were united in the bonds of holy wedlock. Rev. Arthur S. Olsen officiating. They were accompanied by Lenna Jeffrey cousin of the bride, ad Calvin Brown of Queen City.
The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Baker, who lives west of town near the Dover church. The bridegroom is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Shelley, who live northwest of town near Hitt. Both parties were born and reared in Scotland county, and are highly esteemed by all who know them. We join with their host of friends in extending our heartiest congratulations and best wishes. They will make their home on a farm just a couple of miles south of Hitt.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Harley Shelley married Veral Baker, 30 Mar 1927
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AYLWARD-SHELLEY
Last Sunday evening about 5:30 at the Methodist circuit parsonage in north Memphis, a quiet wedding took place, when Mr. Loren J. Shelley and Miss Pearl B. Aylward of the Brock community, were united in marriage by Rev. R. W. Custer.
Loren is the son of Mr[.] and Mrs[.] Elery Shelley, and Miss Pearl is the daughter of Mr[.] and Mrs. Marion Aylward. These young people are well and favorably known and number their friends by their acquaintances. They are quiet, industrious and of noble Christian character.
The entire community unite in wishing them a long, happy and prosperous life.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Loren J. Shelley married Pearl B. Aylward, 09 Nov 1924
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MARRIED AT BRIDE’S HOME
Kahoka Man Comes to Scotland County for Life Companion
Herbert Sherwood of Kahoka was united in marriage to Miss June Kutzner of Memphis, Mo., Thursday morning, Sept. 19, at 7 a.m.
Herbert is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Sherwood of Kahoka and Mrs. Sherwood is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kutzner of near Brock.
The couple departed for Bagnell Dam after the ceremony and will make their home in Kahoka upon their return—Kahoka Gazette-Hearld.
The wedding took place at the home of the bride’s parents, near Brock, on highway 15, and was solemnized by Rev. Harry V. McColloch of Memphis.
The bride wore a beautiful rust colored dress with accessories to match. She was attended by her sister, Mrs. Floyd Irvins of Kahoka, as matron of honor, and Mr. Sherwood was attended by Floyd Irvins as best man.
The guests were limited to the immediate members of both families. After the wedding, a delicious four-course breakfast was served.
The bride was graduated from the Memphis high school with the class of 1933. The groom is a graduate of the Kahoka high school, being a member of the 1930 class. He is associated with his father in the grain, elevator and coal business at Kahoka.
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WALKER-SHILLER MARRIED AT NEW ORLEANS
Relatives in this city received word the first of this week of the marriage of Miss Ruth Walker, daughter of Chas. Walker, formerly of this city, to Lieut. Paul Shiller. The marriage took place in New Orleans, where Miss Walker has had a situation as stenographer of a drug company, the ceremony being held on March 6. Mrs. Shiller met her husband in Wyoming about three years ago while she was making her home with her Uncle Joe. Lieut. Shiller served overseas and had but recently been discharged. They will make their home in Dayton, Ohio, where the groom is employed. Mrs. Shiller is a granddaughter of Mrs. A. R. Walker of this city and has many friends who extend congratulations to the happy couple.
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Married.
On Wednesday evening, December 16, occurred the marriage of Miss Daisy Grace McWilliam, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William McWilliam, to H. Thurl Shriver, at the home of the bride.
It was a beautiful wedding, attended by a large crowd of friends and relatives of the contracting parties. After the ceremony a most elegant supper was served. The following day a reception was tendered the bride and groom at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Shriver. The crowd was quite large and everybody was made to enjoy himself and was feasted with a magnificient [sic] dinner. The bride and groom were the recipients of many valuable presents. H. D. Thompson, of the M. E. Church, South, was the officiating minister.
The writer regrets the notice of the marriage of this deservedly popular young couple has been so [unreadable] time delayed.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Harry T. Shriver married Daisy Grace McWilliam, 16 Dec 1903
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MARRIED LAST WEDNESDAY
Miss Madolyn McDaniel is Bride of Pfc. Floyd A. Simerl
Miss Eva Madolyn McDaniel, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest McDaniel of the Brock community, and Pfc. Floyd A. Simerl, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Simerl of Memphis, were married Wednesday night of last week, January 12, at 9:30 o’clock by Rev. W. E. Longstreth at his home, the Methodist parsonage, in Memphis.
They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. L. J. McClellan.
The bride is a clerk in the Zumsteg Bros., drug store and Pfc. Simerl has been stationed at San Diego, Calif.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Floyd A. Simerl (29) married Eva Madeline McDaniel (27), 12 Jan 1943
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Simmons-Reed Wedding.
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Reed in northwest part of this county, on the evening of January 3, 1904, occurred the wedding of their daughter, Miss Daisy, to Mr. Thomas Simmons, Rev. A. S. VanEaton, officiating.
The day was one of those perfect ones following a disturbance. The home is the most elegant in the community, new, spacious and splendid. The arrangements were almost perfection. Every room heated and lighted. About 80 guests present.
As the clock struck six, Mrs. Effie Rush struck up the “Twin Wedding March;” six little girls in white drew white and blue ribbons across the beautifully decorated sitting room making a bridal path. The little girls, all cousins to the bride, were: Lelah Shook, Rena Gordy, Clara Turner, Edith Marlow, Media Odell and Elma Craddock. As the strains of music became softer the bridal party led by the minister and Mr. and Mrs. Thurl Shriver marched to the large door leading to the parlor, where the beautiful ring formula was used. The bride was becomingly attired in light colored silk and carried a bouquet of cream rose buds with their own foliage. The groom wore black.
During the ceremony mellow strains of music vibrated gently on the ear, then again the piano pealed forth as if in glad proclamation of the nuptials past. The party followed by the guests marched to the table filled with splendid things to tempt the appetite and these were served in a pleasing manner. Fine music from string and other instruments was rendered during the evening.
These young people who merit success and all the good things of life start out under the most favorable circumstances. May a kindly providence continue to smile all darkness out of their lives. Many beautiful presents were given.
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Scotland County Marriage License Indexindicates that Thomas H. Simmons married Daisy Reed 3 Jan 1904
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Sinele-McAdams
Lloyd J. Sinele, of Gibbs, and Miss Dora Mae McAdams, of Brashear, were maried [sic] Sunday, Dec. at 8 a.m., at the home of the officiating clergyman, Rev. F. W. Condit. The ring ceremony was used. They were accompanied by the bride’s father, J. B. McAdams, and the bridegroom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Sinele, of Gibbs, Mo. They will make their home with the bridegroom’s parents, on a farm.
Sinele- McAdams Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 26 Dec 1922, p. 1, col. 2
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Ann Collins to Be Married in August
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Collins, of 212 N. High, are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Ann, to Douglas Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde E. Smith, of Seymour, Iowa.
Miss Collins graduated from the Kirksville Senior High School this year. She is a member of the Sub-Deb sorority.
Mr. Smith has attended the Teachers College the past two years and is a member of the Phi Sigma Epsilon fraternity.
The wedding will take place some time in August.
Smith- Collins Engagement, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 19 Jul 1951, p. 5, col. 5, Thursday
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Attending Alton, Ill., Wedding
Mrs. E. E. Swain and daughters left last night for Alton, Ill., to attend the wedding of her niece, Miss Elizabeth Koch, and Dr. Groves Smith, a psychiatrist for the United States Government. They will return the latter part of the week.
Smith- Koch Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 26 Dec 1922, p. 1, col. 6
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Olin Smith of near Cantril, and Miss Edith Jenkins of Memphis, were married at the M. E. circuit parsonage Tuesday, Oct. 7, James R. Shultz officiating.
These young folks have a host of friends who wish them many years of happiness and prosperity. After the ceremony, they left on the evening train for points in Colorado where they will spend their honeymoon.
Olin is an industrious young farmer well known and well thought of over the entire county. The bride is a fine young lady with all of the qualifications which make an ideal wife. The happy young couple has the well wishes of all for a pleasant and successfully life partnership.
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THELMA CRAIG IS WED TO JOHN A. SPAINHOWER
Double-Ring Ceremony at Home of Bride Here
Miss Thelma Mae Craig, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Craig, 915 E. Orchard, became the bride of John Austin Spainhower, of Kirksville, at 6:30 Friday evening at the bride’s home. The double-ring ceremony was read by the Rev. Ralph H. Hicks, pastor of the Methodist Church.
The couple stood on a white rug in front of the fireplace, which was flanked on either side by a large basket of white gladiolia [sic].
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Gardner served as attendants to the couple.
For her marriage the bride wore a pink shag knit two-piece dress with black accessories. Her headdress was a pink flower-covered bonnet with a short veil. She carried an arm bouquet of red roses.
Mrs. Gardner wore a sand-colored suit styled with a short jacket and full skirt. She wore light blue accessories and a shoulder corsage of talisman roses.
The men were attired in business suits and wore white carnation boutonnieres.
After the ceremony, a dinner was served to the wedding party, and a three-tiered cake topped with a miniature bride and groom also was served. Mrs. John Lantz assisted the bride’s mother with the dinner.
Mrs. Spainhower, a graduate of the St. Clair High School, was graduated from the University of Missouri in 1946. Since that time she has taught in South Dakota, Columbia, Mo., and was employed in the Pueblo, Colo., school system until her resignation March 1.
A veteran of World War II, Mr. Spainhower was graduated from Stanberry High School. In 1947 he was graduated from the Teachers College, and has been physical education instructor at Kirksville High School for the last five years.
The couple left Friday night on a wedding trip to an undisclosed destination. Upon their return they will make their home at 801 S. Lincoln.
Spainhower- Craig Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 23 Jan 1952, p. 3, col. 3
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POWER-SPEAGH MARRIED AT OSCEOLA, IA.
Chas A. Speagh of Marne, Iowa, and Opal Power of Arbela, were united in marriage at the M. P. parsonage in Osceola, Iowa, Tuesday, June 3d, at 6 o’clock p.m., Rev. J. C. Leonard officiating.
Mr. Speagh went to Osceola to meet his bride, who was accompanied by Walter Hyde and wife and little daughter, Mary Madeline.
Immediately after the ceremony an elaborate wedding supper was served by Mrs. Leonard and two daughters, who also witnessed the ceremony.
The bridal party spent the evening at the Leonard home, leaving at nine o’clock for Des Moines. Mr. Hyde and family returned home on Wednesday, and the bride and groom went on to their home in Marne, Iowa.
Mr. Speagh has had considerable training in the Kansas City university but has for the past eight months attended the Moody Bible institute of Chicago. The writer as president of the conference, had the pleasure of appointing him to the M. P. Church of Marne, Iowa, where he began his work May 1st. The bride has the appearance of being a very fine Christian lady and we have every reason to believe she will make an ideal wife.
Rev. Leonord [sic] and family will look back on the occasion a very pleasant memory. While in most part they met as strangers but parted as very dear friends and their best wishes follow them along life’s journey and the desire is that these well wishes may rest on the bride and groom as a loving benediction down through the days of their lives.
We know they have not followed the least resistance in the choice of their life work but we believe they have made the choice from the point of service to mankind and greater glory to our Lord who loved us and washed us in His own blood.
When the bride and groom reached Marne a reception was given at the city hall and they were much suprised [sic] at seeing so many people and were more suprised [sic] when so many beautiful and useful gifts were given to them. A fine supper was ready—so the people of Marne understand how to receive newly-weds.
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Married.
Thursday, February 9, 1898, at noon, in Gorin, Mo., at the home of W. T. Mauller, Mr. Earl Speagh and Miss Eva Tennant, all of Scotland County, were united in marriage, the undersigned officiating. The ceremony was performed in the presence of about a dozen of the immediate friends of the bride. Numerous valuable and useful presents expressed the good wishes of those present. Immediately after congratulations were given a most sumptuous dinner was served, in which all present engaged with delight. In all a very enjoyable time was had and may heaven’s blessing vouchsafe to the high contracting parties many anniversaries of this happy occasion.
T. C. Taylor.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Earl Speagh married Eva Tennant, 9 Feb 1899
Editor’s Note: The year of marriage was listed as 1899 in the marriage index and 1898 in the newspaper write-up.
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WERE MARRIED SATURDAY
Miss Myrtle Schuck Bride of Hugh Speagh in Home Wedding
A charming home wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Schuck near Brock at 6 p.m., Saturday evening, Feb. 3rd., when their daughter, Myrtle Estella, became the bride of Hugh Speagh, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Speagh.
Preceding the ceremony, Mrs. Milton Schuck, sister-in-law of the bride, sang “I Love You Truly.”
The bride and groom, preceded by Rev. Arthur L. Huff, pastor of Gorin Methodist church, the officiating minister, entered the living room to the strains of the Lohengrin’s wedding march, which was played by Mrs. Milton Schuck. The beautiful single ring ceremony of the Methodist church was used. The couple took their places under a canopy of pink and white streamers, held in place by a large white bell. Pink and white streamers were also draped from the sides of the archway to two large pedestals which held pink and white cut flowers.
The bride wore a street length aqua blue dress with navy accessories. The bridegroom wore a gray suit.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Speagh, Mr. and Mrs. William Schuck, Rev. and Mrs. Arthur L. Huff, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Schuck and daughters, Marilyn Ann and Beverly Rae; Miss Maurine Speagh, Misses Elanor, Margaret and Mary Schuck and Miss Dorothy Witt.
Immediately following the ceremony, a wedding dinner was served by the bride’s parents. The bride’s colors of pink and white were used as table decorations. Two beautifully decorated wedding cakes adorned the table, one a two tier Angel food, a gift to the bride from Mrs. Iner Carlson of Keokuk, Iowa. The other was an Angel food, baked by Mrs. Milton Schuck.
Mrs. Speagh has been employed in Keokuk for more than two years. Mr. Speagh is one of Scotland county’s prosperous young farmers. They will be at home to their friends on what is known as the W. E. Kirkpatrick farm after March 1st.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that E. Hugh Speah [sic] married Myrtle E. Schuck, 03 Feb 1940
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CRUTCHER—SPENCER
Relatives in this county have appraised of the marriage of H. Opal Crutcher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Crutcher, of Loveland, Colo., to Joseph M. Spencer of that place, on June 12.
The bride was born in this county and lived here with her parents until about eight years ago when the family moved to Colorado. Mr. and Mrs. Spencer have gone to house-keeping on a ranch near Loveland. The bride is a niece of Mrs. E. L. Riney of this county and Mrs. R. D. Wilson of this city.
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Married.
In this city July 23, 1901, Mr. Fred Stender, of Sublette, Adair county, and Miss Lillie E. Alward of Greentop, Schyler [sic] county. Wm. Gibbons, J. P. officiating.
Stender- Alward Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, The Kirksville Journal, 25 Jul 1901, p.1, col.2
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CARTER-STIVERS WEDDING SATURDAY EVE
Miss Hettie Carter and Pearl Stivers were quietly married in the study at the Christian Church, Saturday night, Elder G. Lolin Eaton, officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Carter of this city and is well known and very popular among the young people of Memphis, and in the school districts where she has taught. At present she is teaching at Conyers. She is a graduate of M. H. S., graduating with the class of ’20.
The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Stivers, living north of town, and has been employed in the railroad shops at Hannibal the past several months.
The happy young couple are planing [sic] to move to a farm in the near future.
The Reveille, together with their many friends extend to them will wishes for their future happiness.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Pearl Stivers married Hettie Carter, 10 Mar 1923
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Married.
The wedding of Dr. Roland Stott, of Genoa, Ill., to Miss Gertrude Hogan, of this city was announced last week. The wedding occurred at the home of the bride’s parents May 5fteenth and was performed by Rev. Thompson of this city. Dr. Stott was class pert of the June class of the A.S.O. and Miss Hogan was an earnest worker in the Methodist church of this town.
Dr. and Mrs. Stott left the next day after the graduating exercises for Chicago, from there they will visit Dr. Stott’s parents in Genoa, Ill. After July 15 they will be at their future home, Kittanning, Pa.
Stott- Hogan Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, The Kirksville Journal, 11 Jul 1901, p. 1, col. 6
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Roland Stott married Gertrude Hogan, 15 May 1901
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Married
SUMMERLIN—FARRIS—On the 5th day of October, 1875, in Lancaster, by Rev. Hartley, Mr. Ell. Summerlin to Miss D. Emma Farris.
Summerlin- Farris Marriage, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis, Reveille, 14 Oct 1875, p. 3, col. 5
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MARRIED FEBRUARY 23rd
Word was received this week that Jean Tague, formerly of Gorin, and Evelyn Hupp of Swea City, Ia., were married February 23rd. Mr. and Mrs. Tague are making their home at Swea City.
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Tennant-Haff.
The Gorin Graphic says:
“Otto Tennant and Miss Mary Haff were united in wedlock on Wednesday, January 15 by Rev. J. W. Green, pastor of White Chapel. We extend congratulations and best wishes to this excellent young couple.”
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Scotland County Marriage License Indexindicates that Otto W. Tennant married Mary Hoff, 15 Jan 1913
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Iowa Couple Married in Memphis
On Sunday, July 3, Harry Terrill, a nephew of Mrs. W. M. Feay of Memphis, was married at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Feay in Memphis, Rev. Feay officiating, to Miss Helen Parks of Chaplin, Iowa. Mr. Terrill lives at Sheffield, Iowa.
The bride was dressed in blue crepe trimmed in white. The double ring ceremony was used by Rev. Reay. Witnesses were Mrs. Feay and Miss Vivian Drummond.
They visited Rev. and Mrs. Reay Sunday and will reside at Sheffield, Iowa.
Terrill- Parks Marriage, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 7 Jul 1938, p.1, col. 6
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Harry Terrill married Helen Parks, 03 Jul 1938
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Tippett-Lancaster Wedding
At the home of Walter and Mrs. Odell at Crawford, Mo., at 4 p.m., Sunday, January 2, 1916 occurred the marriage of Miss Artie Lancaster to Mr. Vern Tippett of Hitt, Mo.
The bridegroom was dressed in neat conventional black and the bride in lovely cream colors. In the presence of some special friend of the couple Rev. T. A. Aspy pronounced the ceremony which bound the in twain as one.
Mrs. Odell had prepared a splendid luncheon for all present. After refreshments, happy good wishes were expressed and all went away hopeful for the future of the young couple.
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ATTENDED SUNDAY WEDDING OF BONNIE LOU TODD
Mrs. G. W. Imbler, 810 E. Illinois, attended the wedding of her niece Bonnie Lou Todd, at a Palmyra church Sunday afternoon. A reception followed at the home of the bride’s parents. Miss Nelle Cheuvront and Miss Mabel McLeod, another aunt of the bride also were present.
Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 1952
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MARRIED AT ELK HOTEL.
Yesterday evening at 8:30 at the Elk Hotel occurred the marriage of Oscar F. Tollman of Gallatin, to Miss Pansy Lane, daughter of Mrs. Lane, proprietress of the hotel. The ceremony was performed by Eld Wickizer, of the Christian church. The Express joins the friends of this happy young couple in extending hearty congratulations. They will leave the latter part of the week for Sedalia, where they will probably make their home.
Tollman- Lane Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 13 Jun 1906, p. 4, col. 6
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OTIS F. TRICKETT MARRIED
Former Memphis Business Man Takes Bride at Kirksville
Miss Edna May Hagans, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Hagans, of Kirksville was married Saturday morning at 11:00 o’clock to Otis F. Trickett of Memphis, Mo. The wedding took place at the First Methodist church, Rev. Fred P. Hanes performed the single ring ceremony before an altar decorated with candelabra and Christmas greens. Music was provided by Mrs. Ross C. Allen, church organist, and the candles were lighted by Mrs. T. C. Smith, says the Kirksville Daily Express.
The couple was attended by Mrs. Floyd K. Miller, sister of the bride and T. C. Smith, cousin of the groom. The bride wore a street length dress of sheer white wool with brown accessories and a corsage of red roses. The groom wore a dark blue business suit with a red rose-bud boutonniere.
Members of the immediate families were present. Following the ceremony a luncheon was served by the bride’s aunts, Mrs. E. G. Jones, and Mrs. Roy B. Dodson at the home of Mrs. Jones.
The bride is a graduate of the Northeast Missouri State Teachers College and the State University of Iowa. At the present she is employed by the public schools of Des Moines, Iowa, where she teaches science in the Woodrow Wilson Junior high school and is adviser of the Y-Teen Girls. She is a member of the University’s Woman’s club of Des Moines and has served the past two years as secretary of the Iowa Association of Science Teachers. While in college she was a member of Sigma Zeta, National Science Fraternity.
Mr. Trickett is a well known business man of Memphis. For a number of years he was employed by the Stanolind Pipe Line Company as assistant master mechanic, with headquarters at Tulsa, Okla. Until recently he has been the International Harvester dealer at Memphis. He is a member of the Masonic order and the Memphis Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. and Mrs. Trickett will spend two weeks touring the southern states before deciding on future plans.
Trickett- Hagans Marriage, Memphis, Missouri, Memphis Democrat, 26 Dec 1946
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Charles Troup Weds Virginia McFarland
Charles R. Troup of Kirksville, and Virginia L. McFarland, of Novinger, were married Sunday afternoon in Kirksville at the South Side Baptist Church. The single ring ceremony was performed at 2 o’clock by the pastor, Rev. C. E. Davis. They were attended by Robert Bailey and Miss Mary Troup, a sister of the bridegroom, both of Kirksville.
Troup- McFarland Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 25 Oct 1948, p. 6, col. 7
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On Tuesday, the 20th inst., at the residence of David Foster in Miller township, his daughter Miss Rosa and Edward Tucker were united in marriage by Rev. Wm. Lawrence.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Edward Tucker married Rosa Foster, 20 Oct 1892
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BOURN-TUCKER WEDDING SATURDAY
On Saturday, October 29, at 5 p.m., Mr. Ross H. Tucker and Miss Eunice M. Bourn were united in marriage. The wedding was held at the home of the bride’s parents and was attended by members of the immediate families and a few college friends of the bride.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Bourn, a well known family residing in the Hitt community. She is refined and talented and posses [sic] those priceless qualities that along qualify for home building.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Tucker of Northern Scotland county, and represents the finest type of Christian manhood. He has enjoyed exceptional business success, is an outstanding leader in the [unreadable] and spiritual interests of the county and posseses [sic] a keen appreciation of all the finer qualities of life.
On Monday following the wedding service the happy couple departed on the C. B. & Q. for Chicago and places in the north and east. After a wedding tour they will be at home on the farm in Davis County, Iowa.
They have the congratulations and best wishes of a large [unreadable] of admiring friends.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Ross H. Tucker married Eunice M. Bourn, 30 Oct 1921
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MISS FLO ABERNATHY AND ROY TUCKER MARRIED LAST SUNDAY
A very pretty home wedding occurred at the home of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Abernathy, Sunday afternoon at 5:30, the parties being their daughter, Miss Floe Abernathy and Mr. Roy Tucker, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tucker of near Hitt. While the wedding march was being played by the aunt of the groom, Miss Lillie Foster, the bridal party took their places under a bower of flowers. The best man being Howard Cook and the brides maid Miss Edna McMannus. The ceremony being performed by Rev. C. W. Davis of Barker circuit, after which about 42 of their near relatives and friends partook of a bountiful supper. On the following day they were entertained at the home of the grooms parents, where in the evening they gave a reception. Music was furnished while delicious refreshments were served in the dining room the guests departing at a late hour, wishing the happy pair a long and blissful wedded life.
Many useful and beautiful presents were received. They will be at home to their many friends in the near future on the grooms farm northwest of Hitt.
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Scotland County Marriage License Indexindicates that Roy H. Tucker married Floe Abernathey [sic], 30 Aug 1914
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BRINGS BRIDE TO KIRKSVILLE
Announcement was made today of the marriage of G. P. VanArsdale, Jr., son of G. P. VanArsdale, proprietor of the Pool Hotel, to Miss Della Odell, of Arrow Rock, Mo. The Marriage took place last Saturday, May 22, in Booneville, at he home of the officiating minister, Rev. O. E. Vincen, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church.
Mr. and Mrs. VanArsdale arrived in Kirksville Tuesday, and they will make their home here. Though both Mr. VanArsdale and his bride are comparatively unknown here, the friends that they have made thus far during their stay in Kirksville will wish them much happiness.
VanArsdale- Odell Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 27 May 1920, p. 1, col. 6, Thursday
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MISS BARNHILL IS MARRIED TO G. W. WADDILL
Ceremony Occurs Friday at South Side Baptist Church
Miss Jennie Valarie Barnhill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Barnhill, 1902 S. Orchard and George William Waddill, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Waddill of Novelty were married Friday evening at 7 p. m. at the South Side Baptist Church by the pastor, Cyrus Davis.
Their atendants [sic] were Miss Neva Jean Simler, niece of the bridegroom, and Tom Barnhill, brother of the bride.
The bride wore a white crepe street length dress with a corsage of red rosed. The bridesmaid wore a blue crepe street length dress and her corsage was white gladioli.
The bridegroom wore a brown business suit and the best man wore a blue suit.
Mr. and Mrs. Waddill will make their home on a farm near Novelty.
Waddill- Barnhill Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 10 Aug 1947, p. 5, col. 5, Sunday
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Married
L. G. Waggener of Kohoka [sic] and Miss Grace E. Kaser of Kirksville, at the home of the brides [sic] parents, 401 S. Halliburton.
Waggener- Kaser Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, The Kirksville Democrat, 17 Sep 1909, p. 1, col. 4
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Hutson R. Walker Married
On Tuesday evening of this week at the Central hotel in this city occurred the marriage of Hutson R. Walker of this county and Mrs. Allie Hudgings of Anadarko, Oklahoma. Mrs. Hudgings arrives on the 7:20 train and the ceremony was performed about 8 o’clock by Col. C. F. Sanders. Mrs. Hudgings is an accomplished lady and comes will recommended from Anadarko. Mr. Walker was raised in this county, north of Memphis and has a host of friends here. They will be at home to their friends on one of the Schenk farms north of Memphis. The DEMOCRAT joins in extending best wishes.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Hutson R. Walker married Allie Hudgings, 7 Mar1895
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KASER—WALKER
The Kirksville Express of Wednesday of last week contained the announcement of a marriage license for Morris A. Walker of Memphis and Roxibelle Kaser of Baring. Relatives here received word from the couple that they were married that day.
The bride has been a resident of this city for several years. At one time she was a teacher in our public school, teaching in the North School. Since then she was employed with Briggs & Son. In these different places she impressed all with her stability and has won many fast friends since she first came here.
The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Brice Walker and has many friends who wish for him an abundance of happiness in this new relation.
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The home of Mr. and Mrs. James F. Moore, south of Memphis, was the scene of a very pretty wedding ceremony on Wednesday, August 1, 1917, when their youngest daughter, Miss Lou Ella, was united in marriage to Morris Walker, Rev. Mayfield officiating.
Both the bride and groom are well known in Memphis, having both attended school here. The bride is and accomplished young lady and very popular among her acquaintances. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Walker, west of town, and is a young man of splendid habits and is associated with his father in farming on an extensive scale.
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W. Frank Walker Wed in Arkansas
(Moberly Monitor-Index)
Miss Danley Miller of Higbee and W. Frank Walker of Kirksville were married in Harrison, Ark., Sunday, Oct. 12, the Rev. Mr. Saunders officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Miller of Higbee and is at present employed as secretary by the Moberly Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Walker, the son of Mrs. Ethel Walker of Kirksville, is a graduate of the Kirksville high school and is employed by the South-western Bell Telephone Co.
The couple will make their home in Moberly.
Walker- Miller Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 20 Oct 1952, p. 7, col. 4 & 5
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Knox County Couple Wed at Church Here
Miss Norma Lingenfelter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Lingenfelter, of south of Edina, and Thomas Walsh, son of Mrs. Thomas E. Walsh and the late Mr. Walsh, of west of Baring, were wed in a double ring ceremony which took place Wednesday morning at the Mary Immaculate Church. The Rev. Fr. John F. Kenny officiated and was celebrant of the nuptial mass which followed.
Miss Elizabeth King and Earl Hawkins, friends of the couple, were the only attendants.
The bride was lovely in a spice colored gown fashioned with a full skirt, fitted bodice, and three-quarter length sleeves. Her accessories were brown and her corsage was of red roses. She carried a white prayer book, the gift of the bridegroom.
Miss King wore a two-piece gray dress with black accessories and a corsage of white carnations. The groom and his attendant wore brown business suits.
Immediately following the wedding, the bride and groom left by automobile for a brief wedding trip.
Mrs. Walsh is a graduate of the Edina High School with the class of 1944 and has been employed as a nurse at the Gibson Hospital in Edina for the past 16 months.
They will make their home at the Walsh homestead west of Baring.
Walsh, Thomas- Norma Lingenfelter Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 1 Oct 1948, p. 3, col. 5
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Married at Bloomfield
Married at the residence of the bride’s parents, Miss Blanche, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Campbell, and Glen Warning son of Mr. and Mrs. John Warning. These young people are well and favorably known by a large circle of friends. About fifty relatives and friends of the bride and groom assembled to witness the ceremony performed by their minister from Memphis.
Among the guests were Prof. Campbell from Pulaski, brother of the bride. The bride’s gown was pale blue silk and the groom was dressed in conventional black. A four course supper was served the guests. Many useful and beautiful presents were received by this young couple. After the guests had been served supper, the bride and groom and guests attended service at Richland church. The writer extends congratulations. –Bloomfield Republican.
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MARRIED.
On May 19th, 1890, Mr. J. H. Webb of Kirksville, and Miss Hattie Hidder of Macon Co., Mo., Wm. Gibbons, J. P., officiating.
Webb, J. H. – Hattie Hidder Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, The Kirksville Journal, 22 May 1890, p. 5, col. 3
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MISS MARY WILLIAMS MARRIED IN IOWA
Miss Mary Williams, granddaughter of Mrs. Henry Gehrke, of Greensburg, and a frequent visitor in that community, was married to Ralph Whitver in a ceremony which took place last Sunday at the Church of Christ in Scranton, Ia. The double-ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. William Kramer, pastor of the church.
Attendants were the bride and bridegroom’s sister and brother, Frances Williams and Donald Whitver. Following the wedding a reception was held at the home of the bride’s sister. Mrs. Whitver is the daughter of W. O. Williams, of Scranton.
Whitver- Williams Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 14 Mar 1946, p. 5, col. 6, Thursday
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WICKHAM—JACKSON
Miss Rebecca V. Jackson and Frank W. Wickham, of Hurdland, were married Monday morning by Justice of the Peace Brassfield in his office.
They will live in Hurdland.
Wickham- Jackson Marriage, Brashear, Missouri, The Brashear News, 5 May 1932, p. 1, col. 2
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GROB-WILBOR
Friends in Kirksville have received announcements of the marriage of Miss Leah R. Grob and James M. Wilbor, in Tulsa, Okla., Mar. 25. Mrs. Wilbor, who is a sister of Mrs. I. L. Solem, was surgical nurse at the Laughlin Hospital after her return from Red Cross service in France, and has many friends in Kirksville who will wish for her much happiness in her new life. Mr. Wilbor is a mining engineer whose work takes him to many places in the West and in Canada.
Wilbor- Grob Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 16 Apr 1920, p. 3, col. 7, Friday
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Married.
Miss Getta Walker, formerly of this city, and Mr. F. A. Wilcox, of Challis Idaho, were married at Blackfoot Idaho, Feb. 14, 1905, by Rev. Custen, of the First Baptist church, of that city. Mrs. Wilcox has many friends here who join with the News in wishing them a long and happy wedded life. Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox will make their home on a ranch in Idaho.
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TEACHER QUITS POSITION HERE TO GET MARRIED
Miss Ruby Johnston Surprises Friends—Wedding in LaPlata
The second marriage in two months among Kirksville school teachers took place Saturday evening when Miss Ruby Johnston, a teacher in the first grade at the Washington school, was married to Walter Wilkerson, of LaPlata, who recently returned from army service in Siberia.
The wedding took place in LaPlata at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. Hudson, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Immediately after the ceremony the young people went to the home of the bride’s parents near LaPlata.
The wedding came as a great surprise to the many friends of the bride in this city. It is understood that she has given up her school work here.
Miss Omah Drake, a teacher in the Benton school, was the first of the school teachers in Kirksville to give up teaching this year to get married, her marriage having taken place in December.
Wilkerson- Johnston Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 10 Feb 1920 p. 1, col. 5, Monday
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MISS MEREDITH WAGNER WEDS MARK WILLCOX
Couple Married in Columbia, Mo., On Monday, Dec. 24.
Miss Meredith J. Wagner, of Kirksville, was married to Pfc. Mark C. Willcox in an impressive ceremony at the Methodist Church in Columbia, Mo., Monday afternoon, Dec. 24, at 3 o’clock. The double ring ceremony was used. Rev. H. D. Tucker, pastor of the church, and a neighbor of the bridegroom, officiated. The attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hales, of Columbia.
The bride wore a two-piece street-length dress of navy blue crepe with black and white accessories. Her small halo hat was trimmed with sequins and a nose veil. Her corsage was an orchid.
Mrs. Hales wore brown with brown accessories and her corsage was pink rosebuds.
The bridegroom wore his uniform and Mr. Hales wore a brown business suit.
After the ceremony the wedding party returned to Rest Haven Lodge, the home of the bridegroom’s mother, near Columbia, where refreshments of potato and spring salad, sandwiches, coffee and cake were served. The two-tiered wedding cake was adorned with a miniature bride and groom. The table was decorated with choir boy candles.
The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley P. Wagner of 709 E. Randolph, Kirksville and received her education in the Kirksville schools and Chillicothe Business College.
The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Paul Payton, of Columbia, and the late Dr. C. M. C. Willcox, of Kirksville. He attended the Kirksville schools and Todd School for Boys at Woodstock, Ill. He has been in the service three years, 1 ½ years of which he served in Italy.
The young couple left Columbia this morning by automobile by way of the southern route for Spokane, Wash., where the bridegroom is stationed at Grelgar Field in the medical battalion of the Air Corps. They had intended coming to Kirksville, but weather and roads prevented.
Willcox- Wagner Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 28 Dec 1945, p. 3, col. 4, Friday
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Miss Fern Asher Wed to Charles Williams
Miss Fern Asher, daughter of Mrs. Nora Hicks, 106 S. Wabash, became the bride of Charles L. Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie E. Williams, of Biloxi, Miss., in a ceremony read at 10 o’clock this morning. The Rev. Ralph H. Hicks, using the single ring service, performed the ceremony at his home, 421 S. Davis.
The bride wore a white ballerina length dress and a corsage of American beauty roses and white carnations. Mrs. Hicks, mother of the bride, and Leo A. Robertson, a friend of the bridegroom, attended the couple.
The bride attended the Kirksville schools. Her husband, a graduate of the Ocean Springs, Miss., High School, is stationed at the Sublette Air Force here.
A reception for the newlyweds was held at the bride’s home this afternoon. A two tiered wedding cake, topped with a miniature bride and groom, was served.
Williams- Asher Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 21 Jul 1952, p. 2, col. 5
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WILLIAMS-INBODY
Married, at the St. James Episcopal church by the rector, Rev. Arthur M. Lewis, at 4:30 o’clock p.m., Monday, May 24, 1920, Miss Dolly Inbody and Mr. Merle Williams, both of Kirksville, Mo.
Mr. Williams is engaged in commercial work in his home town.
They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. George Davis. Mrs. Davis is Mr. Williams’ aunt.
Williams- Inbody Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 28 May 1920, p. 3, col. 2, Friday
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WILSON-HOWE
Miss Lucile Howe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Howe, of Macon, and Dr. G. K. Wilson, an interne at the Still-Hildreth Sanatorium, were married at the home of the bride’s parents Sunday at noon. They left Sunday for a short trip to Kansas City after which they will be at home in Macon.
The bride is well known in Kirksville, having visited here on several occasions. She is a cousin of J. B. Caldwell and family, of this city.
Dr. Wilson is a graduate of the A. S. O., and is a member of the Phi Sigma Gamma fraternity. He was prominent in athletics during his school life in Kirksville.
The Chillicothe Constitution of Saturday contained the following item concerning the wedding:
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Sipple and little Mary Bell Burch will go the Macon tomorrow to attend the wedding of Mrs. Sipple’s niece, Miss Lucile Howe. Miss Howe is the elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Howe of Macon, all of whom are well known in Chillicothe.
Dr. G. W. Wilson of Macon is the lucky man. After a short visit “somewhere”, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson will return to make their home in Macon, and later they expect to have the honeymoon trip.
Mary Belle Burch will serve as ring-bearer for her cousin. Miss Minnie Murray of Liberty will attend. The wedding will be a quick affair, to which only near girl friends will be invited.
Friends of Miss Howe in Chillicothe will extend sincere good wishes and congratulations to Dr. Wilson, who has won one of North Missouri’s prizes among the beautiful and good. —
Chillicothe Constitution.
Wilson- Howe Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 19 Mar 1918, p. 5, col. 3
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On Tuesday evening, September, 5 at the home of the groom in this city, Jessie B. Wilson and Miss Laura E. Bryan were united in marriage. Rev. J. Shaw officiating. The groom is a son of the late Rev Jessie Wilson, and is an estimable young man in every way worthy of the lady he has chosen as a life companion. Mrs. Wilson is an estimable lady, in every way fitted to preside over the home. The REVEILLE joins friends in extending congratulations.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Jesse B. Wilson married Mrs. Laura E. Byran, 5 Sep 1911
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LA BELLE, MO., MAN WEDS A TEACHER
Kansas City, Mo., Feb. 17—Miss Helen LaBarriere, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. LaBarriere, 2729 Garner Ave., was married today to Roy E. Wilson, Jr., son of Dr. and Mrs. Roy E. Wilson, of LaBelle, Mo., by the Rev. M. Lyons, at the Assumption Church. Miss LaBarriere was a teacher at the Teachers’ Training School. Mr. Wilson is a student at the Kansas City Pharmacy College. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson will be at home at the Stonleigh apartments after February 23.
Wilson- LaBarriere Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 18 Feb 1920, p. 2, col. 2, Wednesday
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Married December 12
Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Wilson of LaBelle arrived in Memphis Friday morning for a few days visit with their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Nesbit. Mrs. Wilson is better known to many of the young people of Memphis, as Miss Marion Glaves having visited here sevaral [sic] times, during which she made many friends. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson were married the 12 of Dec. and their many friends here wish them bonvoyage [sic] on lifes [sic] sea.
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WISE-VANDOLAH
Mrs. Bessie Vandolah of East Moline, Illinois, formerly of Gorin and Charley Wise of Silvis, Illinois, were united in marriage Friday afternoon, June 2 1944, at the Baptist parsonage in East Moline, the pastor, Rev. David Goodwin, reading the ceremony in the presence of Mr. and Mrs. Clay Thompson, attendants, Miss Doris Vandolah and Miss Mary Wise.
They will make their home in Silvis, where the bridegroom, who is a brakeman on the Rock Island railroad, has a home prepared for his bride.
They came to Gorin Saturday and spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Fordney and other relatives, returning the Silvis Sunday night.
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MARRIED AT WARSAW
A very quiet wedding was solemnized at Warsaw, Illinois, Tuesday afternoon, June 28, at one o’clock, when Miss Lillie E. Trautvetter became the bride of Edward Wolfert of Memphis, Mo., Rev. Hobson, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Warsaw, officiating in the presence of a few relatives. The bride was charmingly gowned in beige colored georgette. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wolfert left on a short wedding trip and upon their return will make the home at Memphis, Mo. –Gate City, June 29.
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WEDDDING [sic]
At the Presbyterian Manse at six o’clock on Tuesday evening, by Dr. I. Cochrane Hunt, Miss Audrey McGee was wedded to Lowell Woods. They were accompanied by the brother of the groom, Andrew Woods and Miss Winifred Morris. Mr. Woods is one of the substantial and promising young farmers of the county and Miss McGee a most attractive young lady and a recent graduate of the Memphis high school[.] The young couple is receiving the congratulations and good wishes of a host of friends.
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Scotland County Marriage License Index indicates that Lowell Woods married Audrey McGee, 14 Feb 1928
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Soldier On Furlough Announces Marriage
Staff Sergeant Horace A. Wright, better known as “Shorty,” was home Saturday and Sunday and announced his marriage to Miss Betty Mudd, of Peoria, Ill., on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 10:30 o’clock at St. Charles, Mo. They were accompanied by Staff Sergeant James Campbell and wife of St. Louis.
Wright- Mudd Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 23 Nov 1942, p. 2, col. 7, Monday
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A very beautiful wedding occured [sic] at the home of Geo. Breneman in this city at 2 p.m. April 21, 1906. The groom Earnest R. Yates is one of the prominent business men of Connelsville, while the bride Miss Bertha Hodges is one of our most excelent [sic] and charming young women of Kirksville. The ceremony in which the ring was used, was performed by Rev. Wickizer of the Christian church, after which luncheon was served. The young people left on the evening train by way of Burlington to Chicago on their wedding trip. A company of friends and relatives were present to send the young people on their way with many wishes of pleasure and success in life’s journey.
Yates- Hodges Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, The Kirksville Democrat, 27 Apr 1906, p. 5, col. 4, Friday
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NADINE CRUMP AND WM. T. YORE MARRIED
William T. Yore of north of Downing and Miss Addie Nadine Crump of Lancaster, were married at the home of the brides [sic] parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Crump, Wednesday, October 31. Probate Judge J. S. Locker performed the ceremony.
Miss Crump was given a shower the latter part of last week by the following friends: Mrs. Mabel Aeschliman, a sister of Nadine, and Misses Ethelyn Simmons, Fern Mitchell, Zella Hounsom, Helen Mitchell, and Olga Titsworth. They gathered at the home of Miss Mitchell before surprising Miss Crump at her home.
Miss Crump is a graduate of the Lancaster High school, is now employed as teacher in the Lucas school southwest of Lancaster, and has taught in several other rural schools. She will complete her school at Lucas.
Mr. Yore is a farmer living six miles northwest [northeast?] of Downing in Scotland county, where the couple will make their future home. He is a veteran of the World War, being stationed at Panama City, Panama, where he held the rank of Sergeant.
The happy couple left for Kirksville after the ceremony. –Lancaster Excelsior.
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Drummond-Young
Announcement is being made of the marriage of Miss Vivian Drummond, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Birney Fechtling, to Howard Young, son of the late Roscoe Young, last Thursday, April 15. Both are from the Martinstown community.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. Fred Hanes at his home, 421 S. Davis St. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Golston and Miss Lois Fechtling, sister of the bride.
The bride was dressed in a pastel blue street-length dress with navy blue accessories. She wore a corsage of red roses. Mrs. Golston and Miss Fechtling wore pink dresses with corsages of white carnations.
Mrs. Young is a graduate of the Unionville High School and has attended the Northeast Missouri State Teachers College. She has taught the past six years in the schools in Putnam County, the last four at Fowler School.
Mr. Young is also a graduate of the Unionville High School. He served in the armed forces in World War II, with more than a year in the European Theater.
A charivari and kitchen shower was held for the couple on Friday night at the home of the bride’s parents, and on Saturday night a wedding supper was held at the Fechtling home.
Mr. and Mrs. Young left Sunday to make their home in Kansas City where he is employed.
Young- Drummond Marriage, Kirksville, Missouri, Kirksville Daily Express, 21 Apr 1949, p. 6, col. 6 & 7
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At the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. K. H. Kinney, of Miller township, Sunday, Jan. 8, 1905, occurred the marriage of their daughter, Miss Rose, to Mr. Uriah Zaerr, of Unity, Mo. The happy pair entered the room to the strains of the wedding march rendered by Miss Eleanor Ruggles. Members of the immediate families to the number of twenty-five witnessed the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. A. S. VanEaton. The bride is a sunny natured, lovable girl, the groom a bright, industrious young man. They have a host of friends who wish them a long and happy voyage down the stream of time.
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