Macon County Marriage Announcements 1855-1856 Announcements Lanuam-Stockton, Rickette-West, Corcoran-Stapleton, Phillips-Elder, Walsht-Doan, Smalley-Hummel, Richard - Koehler, Strasbaugh-Vaughn, Gesbacher-Smith, Lawrence-Dunbar, Miller-Hawkins, Bailey-Brown, Stettes-Toubey, Smith-Hall, Watkins-Whittle, Boltz-Sente, Wilson-Turpin, Lapham-Hammond, Everline-Ricketts, Wood-Ricketts, Kellar-Kammer, Packard- Sawyer, Taylor-Gillispie, Kepner-Herman, Shiplot-Carroll, Encke-Cook, Razer-Dawson, Smallwood-Frederick, Morris-Nicholas, Evans-Flory, Eneman-Williams, Scanlan-Carter, Livingston-Freese, Rogers-Stratton, Body-Turnbold, Stickel-Smith, McKee-Gunnels, 1857 Announcements Turpin-McDaniel , Milthrop- Hamshaw, Hempaill-Holly, Devyue-Kinney, Post-Kaufman, Brett-Cox, Campbell-Hosteitler, Race-Wolgamos, Hayes-Montgomery, Hamsher-Knisley, Chandler-Albert, Moffett-Bockway, Mitt-Nichols, Leyby-Lowry, Brookshire-Hurst, Gates-Vliet, Wagner-Raymond, William-Scott, Haven-Mershon Miscellaneous Announcements Baughen - Harrison, Love - Cassell, Bryant - Cassell, Cassell - Leonard, Danley - Miller, Chandler - Stults, Lambert - Cassell, Cassell - Matheny, Cassell - Chambers, Carroll - Cassell, Danley - Cassell, Linehan - Cassell, Cassell - Pettes, Sheets - Chandler, Cassell - Limburg, Cassell - Ferguson, Hert-Limburg, Cassell - Shimer, Cassell - Kirkman, Bobb-Chandler, Graham - Chandler, Cassell - Kell, Moore - Cassell, Cassell-Leinbach, Horn - Ware, Cassell-Thrasher 1855-1856 Lanuam-Stockton Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) Saturday, April 7, 1855, Page 3 Column 1, 2 Married on the 5th inst., at the residence of Ira Stockton by the Rev. A. Semple, Mr. Benjamin F. Lanuam, of Mechanicsburg, Sangamon county, and Miss Meranda M. Stockton of this county. Rickette-West Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) Saturday, April 21, 1855 Married on the 12 inst by A. Freman, Esq., Mr. E. Rickette, to Miss Sarah West, all of this county. Corcoran-Stapleton Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) Saturday, June 23, 1855 Married on Saturday, 16th inst, by Esq. Joseph Kaufman, Mr. John Corcoran and Miss Marcy Stapleton. Phillips-Elder Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) Saturday, July 21, 1855 Married on the 19th inst., by Rev. John C. Smith, Mr. D. Phillips to Miss Sarah C. Elder, all of this county. Walsht-Doan Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) Thursday, August 9, 1855 Married at Delevan, by Rev. Mr. Martin, Rev. G. W. T. Walsht fo Redwing, Minnesota, formerly of Macon county, and Miss Mary S. Doan(sp) of Tazewell county, Ills, at (?) p.m. Close-Edmonson Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) Thursday, November 15, 1855 Married in Bellville on the 8th inst., by Rev. W. W. Mitchell, Mr. J. A. Close, merchant of this city and Miss Sallie E. Edmonson, of Belleville. Smalley-Hummel Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) February 7 1856 Married in this city, on the 31st ult., by E. W. Thuyer, Mr. Allen Smalley and Miss Mary Hummel, all of Decatur. Richard - Koehler Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) February 7 1856 Married in this city, on the 4th inst., by Rev. D. P. Bunn, Mr. Frederick Richard and Miss Louisa, daughter of John W. Koehler, all of this city. Strasbaugh-Vaughn Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) February 14 1856 Married on Sunday evening, 10th inst., at the Baptist Parsonage, by Rev. J. N. Tolman, Mr. William Strausbaugh and Miss Sarah Elizabeth Vaughn, all of this city. Gesbacher-Smith Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) February 14 1856 Married on Valentine's day, by Jes. Kaufman, Esq., at the residence of Mr. Valentine Smith, in this city, Mr. August Gesbacher and Miss Mary, daughter of Valentine Smith. Lawrence-Dunbar Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) February 14 1856 Married on the 7th inst., Mr. Theodore Lawrence and Miss Mary E. Dunbar, all of Charleston, Ills. Miller-Hawkins Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) February 14 1856 Married on the 31st ult., Mr. William Miller and Miss Harriet Hawkins, all of Tazewell County. Bailey-Brown Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) February 28 1856 Married on the 30th ult., Mr. Daniel M. Bailey and Miss Elizabeth Brown, both of Pekin, Ills. Stettes-Toubey Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) March 20 1856 Married on the 13th inst., by the Rev. R. Shobe, Mr. Charles Stettes, of this city, and Miss Elizabeth Toubey, of Mansfield, Ohio Smith-Hall Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) March 20 1856 Married on the 4th inst., in Lyons, Mich., Mr. Charles F. Smith, Esq., of Urbana, and Miss Martha Hall, of the former place. Watkins-Whittle Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) April 24 1856 Married on th 8th ult., by Rev. Buck, in Clinton, Paul Watkins and Miss Sallie A. Whittle. Wilson-Turpin Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) April 24 1856 Married on the 24th inst., by Elder John W. Tyler, Mr. Wm. Wilson and Miss Francis Turpin, all of Macon county. Boltz-Sente Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) April 24 1856 Married on the 10th inst., by the Rev. R. Strobe, Mr. A? Boltz and Miss Susan Sente, both of this city. Lapham-Hammond Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) April 24 1856 Married on the 17th inst., by Rev. W. S. Crisse, Dr. John W. Lapham, of (?) and Mrs. Martha Hammond of (?). Everline-Ricketts Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) May 15 1856 Married on Thursday, the 15th inst., at the residence of John Ricketts, Oakley, Ills., by the Rev. D. P. Bunn, Mr. Geo. M. Everline to Miss Nancy Ricketts Wood-Ricketts Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) May 15 1856 Also at the same time and place (the 15th at the residence of John Ricketts, Oakley Ills), Mr. Teon E. Wood to Miss Ann E. Richetts, daughter of Wm. Ricketts, Esq., of Charleston, Ills. Kellar-Kammer Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) May 15 1856 Married on Monday the 12th ints., by Rev. D. P. Bunn, at the residence of John W. Koehler, in this city, Mr. George Kellar of Minno? To Miss Rosanna Kammer, of this city. Packard- Sawyer Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) June 5 1856 Married on the 17th ult., at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. E. W. Thayer, Mr. Silas Packard and Miss Mary Sawyer. Taylor-Gillispie Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) June 5 1856 Married on yesterday, the 4th inst., by Rev. E. W. Thayer, Mrs. Sean S. Taylor and Miss M. L. Gillispie Stump-Hatchet Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) June 26 1856 Married on Sunday last, at the residence of James Nesbitt, Esq., by Rev. E. G. Falcomer, Mr. John Stump and Miss Susan J. Hatchet, all of this county. Kepner-Herman September 4 1856 Married on the 30th ult., by the Rev. R. Shobe, Mr. Henry Kepner and Miss Margaret Herman, all of this city. Shiplot-Carroll September 4 1856 Married on the 25th of August, by the Rev. R. Shobe, Mr. Henry Shiplot and Miss Anne Carroll, all of this city. Encke-Cook Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) September 18 1856 Married in this city, on the 11th inst., by Rev. D. P. Bunn, Mr. John G. Encke and Mrs. Rachel Cook, all of this city. Razer-Dawson Married also by the same(on the 11th inst., by Rev. D. P. Bunn), at the Cassell House, Mr. Peter Razar and Miss Martha A. Dawson. Smallwood-Frederick Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) October 9 1856 Page 2 Married on the 1st inst, by the Rev. D. Bunn, Joseph P. Smallwood Esq., to Miss Mary Frederick, all of this city. Morris-Nicholas October 30, 1856 Married on Sunday last by Rev. D. P. Bunn, Mr. John F. Morris and Miss Eliza C. Nicholas, all of this city. Evans-Flory November 27 1856 Married on Tuesday 25th inst in this City by the Rev. E. G. Falconer. Mr. Thomas M. Evans and Miss Nancy J. Flory. All of this City. Eneman-Williams November 27 1856 Married on Tuesday the 18th inst. By Rev. D. P. Bunn, at the residence of Wm. T. Peak, in this city, Mr. T. W. Eneman and Miss Virginia A. Williams, all of this city. Scanlan-Carter November 27 1856 Married on Wednesday the 12th inst, by Rev. Johnithan Stamper, at ther residence of the Bride's father in this city, Mr. Wm Scanlan and Miss Martha M. Carter all of this city. Livingston-Freese December 4 1856 Married on November 12th 1856 by the Rev. E. A. Kenyed, Mr. J. H. Livingston of Bloomington, Illinois to Miss Amelia M. Freese, of this place. Rogers-Stratton December 4 1856 Married on Tuesday, the 25th ult., by the Rev. D. P. Bunn, Mr. John H. Rogers to Miss Cindrella Stratton, all of this City. Body-Turnbold December 11 1856 Married on the 4th inst., by the Rev. E. W. Thayer, Mr. Thomas Body and Miss Hannah Turnbold, all of this place. Stickel-Smith December 18 1856 Married on the 11th inst., by the Rev. R. C. Norton, Mr. Isaiah Stickel and Miss Mary E. Smith, all of this city. McKee-Gunnels December 18 1856 Married on the 11th inst., by Jos. Haufman, J.P., Mr. John McKee to Miss Mary Gunnels, all of this city. 1857 Turpin-McDaniel Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) January 8 1857 Married on the 1st, by the Rev. John C. Smith, Mr. Jeremiah A. Turpin to Miss Tracy (?) J. McDaniel, all of this county. Milthrop- Hamshaw Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) January 11 1857 Married on the 9th inst., by Rev. C. P. Baldwin, Mr. Freid(?) Milthrop and Miss Sarah Elizabeth Hamshay, all of Greene County. Hempaill - Holly Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) January 11 1857 Married on the 11th inst., by Rev. Dr. John A. Halderman, Mr. Wm. C. Hempaill and Miss Susan M. Holly, all of Macoupin County Devyue-Kinney Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) February 12 1857 Married on the 2d inst., by John Rickette, County Judge, Mr. Walter Devyue to Miss Margaret Kinney, all of this city. Post-Kaufman Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) February 12 1857 Married on the 3d, by John Rickette, county Judge, Mr. Charles C. Post to Miss Angeline Kaufman, all of this city. Brett-Cox Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) March 5 1857 Married on the 4th inst., at the Residence of the bride, near the city, by the Rev. E. G. Falconer, Mr. Alexander Brett to Miss Margaret Cox. Campbell-Hosteitler Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) March 12 1857 Married on Sunday 8th inst., by Rev. G. H. Pool, in the congregation after preaching, in the Union Church, five miles west of this place, Mr. James Campbell and Miss Mary J. Hosteitler. All of this county. Race-Wolgamos Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) March 12 1857 Married on the evening of the 10th inst., at Springfield by Rev. Mr. Minor, Mr. J. R. Race of this city and Miss M. A. Wolgamos of Springfield. Hayes-Montgomery Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) April 2 1857 Married on Stephens' Creek, in this county, on the 26th ult., by Rev. D P Bunn, John B. Hayes and Miss Rachael Montgomery. Hamsher-Knisley Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) April 2 1857 Married on the 17th ult., by Rev. J. H. Hurley, Mr. John Hamsher of this city and Miss Kate Knisley of Orretown, Penns. Chandler-Albert Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) April 23 1857 Married in this city at the residence of John Cassell on Tuesday evening of last week, by Rev. D. F. Bunn, Mr. Alfred Chandler to Miss Catherine Albert, all of this city. Moffett-Bockway May 21 1857 Married in this city, on the afternoon of Tuesday, the 19th, by the Rev. J. Montgomery, Mr. David Moffett and Miss Melissa Bockway. Mitt-Nichols May 21 1857 Married on the same day by the same (Tuesday, the 19th, by the Rev. J. Montgomery), Rev. John H. Mitt of the Memphis Conference Methodist Church South and Miss Harriet M. Nichols of this city. Leyby-Lowry May 28 1857 Married on Wednesday, the 20th of May, at the residence of the bride, by the Rev.Mr. Young, Mr. John Leyby and Miss An Lowry, all of this city. Brookshire-Hurst August 13 1857 Married on Tuesday the 11th, by the Rev. John C. Smith, at the residence of the bride, Mr. Wm. Brookshire of Macon county, and Miss Mary E. Hurst of Christian County. Gates-Vliet September 10 1857 Married on the 27th ult., by Rev. d. P. Bunn, Mr. S. M. Gates and Miss Elizabeth Vliet(?), all of this city. Wagner-Raymond September 10 1857 Married on the evening of the 3d inst., by the same, Mr. Herman Wagner and Miss Christina Raymond, all of this city. William-Scott September 10 1857 Married in this city, at the Barnum House, on the 9th inst., by the Rev. E. C. Fatcner, Mr. Edward Williams and Miss Eliza E. Scott, all of this county. Haven-Mershon October 1 1857 Married at Dawson, Sangamon County, Illinois on the 24th of September, by the Rev. J. Wilson, Mr. H. R. Haven of this city, and Miss Arminta J. Mershon. Miscellaneous Announcements Baughen - Harrison Decatur Republican (Decatur, Illinois) July 5 1877 At the residence of Hilton Cassell, on the evening of Sunday, July 1st, by T. B. Albert, Esq., Mrs. William H. Baughen and Miss Eliza R. Harrison, all of Decatur township. Love - Cassell Decatur Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois) > 1880 > June > 24 Married at Decatur, Ill, June 23, 1880, by A. W. Palmer, Esq., Mr. William A. Love of Elmira, N.Y. and Miss Maggie Cassell, of Decatur, Ill. Bryant - Cassell Saturday Herald (Decatur, Illinois) > 1881 > September > 17 License to marry was granted yesterday to Wm. H. Bryant, of Camp Point and Almira Cassell of this city. Saturday Herald (Decatur, Illinois) > 1881 > September > 17 Married at the residence of the bride's parents, corner of East North and Jasper streets, on Monday, September 12th by Justice T. B. Albert, Louis F. Bryant of Camp Point, Ill., and Miss Almira Cassell of Decatur. Cassell - Leonard Decatur Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois) > 1881 > September > 22 The handsome invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Katie Leonard, daughter of Prof. And Mrs. R. B. Leonard, and Mrs. Charles H. Cassell, which will be solemnized at St. John's Episcopal church on Thursday evening, Oct. 6th. The reception will be held at Guard's Armory. Decatur Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois) October 7 1881 Cassell - Leonard Fashionable and Happy Marriage at the Episcopal Church Last Evening Followed by a Brilliant and Joyous Reception at Guard's Armory There was another unusual stir in Decatur society circles last evening, occasioned by the fashionable wedding at St. John's Episcopal church - a marriage in which the Republican proprietors and attaches took special interest, inasmuch as the bridegroom has been connected with this office almost continuously for seven years as foreman of the press room, a position which he still holds. Charley, or "Pick", as we generally call him, is one of us - a member of the Republican family, in fact, and we rejoice with him in his capture of one of Decatur's fairest and most accomplished daughers as his companion through life's pathway. The Ceremony As the handsomely printed invitations announced - and there were 250 issued - the ceremony which united in marriage Miss Katie E. Leonard, eldest daughter of Professor and Mrs. R. B. Leonard, and Mr. Charles H. Cassell, son of Mr. And Mrs. John Cassell, was solemnized by the rector, Rev. Walter H. Moore, at St. John's Episcopal Church at 8 o'clock, and the beautifully decorated church was completely filled with a large and fashionably attired company of friends. …….. The enlivening strains of Mendelmohn's beautiful wedding march, announced the entrance of the bridal party, which marched up the broad aisle to the altar in the following order: Chas. A. Ewing, Breck Irwin, Charles Leonard and Will Mozzy, ushers; Misses Ella Race, Florence Adams, Louie Tanner and Mollie Beall, flower girls; Mr. Robert B. Ormsby and Miss Minnie La Roe, attendants; Mrs. R. B. Leonard escorted by the bridegroom; and last came the bride escorted by her father, Prof. Leonard. The beautiful Episcopal ring ceremony was used and was spoken distinctly by the officiating clergyman, the responses being clearly and promptly uttered. At the proper moment the father stepped forward and placed the hand of the bride in that of the groom, when the final words were spoken and the ceremony concluded with an impressive prayer. ……. The reception was was held at the armory of the Decatur Guards, where had gathered about 150 guests. The bridal party entered the hall, while the Decatur Band, of which the bride's father is a member, played a beautiful march. ……… Soon after 11 o'clock Mr. And Mrs. Cassell took their departure from the reception hall for the Union depot, and at 12:15 this morning they left the city for Chicago, where they will remain for a week before returning to Decatur. They will reside in pleasant apartments, and enter at once upon the mysteries of housekeeping. The bride, as is well-known to most of our readers, is a young lady who possesses many enviable accomplishments, besides being a great favorite in social circles. She has taken part in numerous home entertainments, and is now leading soprano of the Presbyterian church choir. Hosts of Decatur and Boston friends will join with the Republican in wishing the bride and her chosen husband all manner of good luck in their new relation in life. Danley - Miller Chandler - Stults Decatur Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1881 > October > 21 Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to Geo. M. Danley and Kate Miller of Niantic and Wm. A. Chandler and Anna B. Stults of Decatur. The first named couple stepped across the street to the Averitt House, where Justice Curtis made them happy by pronouncing them man and wife. Lambert - Cassell Decatur Republican (Decatur, Illinois) > 1888 > November > 1 Married Sabbath evening, October 28, at the U. B. parsonage, by the pastor, Rev. J. W. Boggess, Mr. William Lambert and Miss Mattie Cassell, both of Decatur, Ill. Cassell - Matheny Decatur Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois) November 8 1881 The cards were issued today announcing the marriage of Miss Dora A. Matheny and Mr. J. Frank Cassell of the Republican office, which will be solemnized at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. And Mrs. H. B. Matheny, at 93 East William street, on Wednesday evening, Nov. 23d. Decatur Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois) November 25 1881 Cassell-Matheny A Quiet Wedding on East William Street on Wednesday Evening Last. One by one do the employees of the Republican fall into the connubial net and take passage on the bark Matrimonial to taste of the sweets and tarts of married life. The Republican family has increased in number rather rapidly this fall and now another one of the "boys" has become a full-fledged Benedict. He is happy and so are we, and we all wish him and his bride unlimited happiness and prosperity in their new relation in life. Two weeks ago the invitations for the forthcoming marriage of Miss Dora A. Matheny, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Henderson B. Matheny, and Mr. John Frank Cassell, the youngest son of Mr. And Mrs. John Cassell, and the pressman and engineer of this office, were sent out, and Wednesday evening last at 8:20 o'clock, the wedding was solemnized at the residence of the bride's parents on East William street, in the presence of a large company of relatives and friends. The ceremony was performed by Elder John W. Tyler, who had married the parents of the bride years ago. The attendants were Miss Louise Meister and Mr. Charles A. Ewing, the bridal party entering the parlor while Miss Minnie LaRoe played Mendelsonn's wedding march on the organ. At the conclusion of the short prayer offered by the Elder, the company pressed forward and offered cordial congratulations. A splendid wedding feast, which included all the substantials and tempting delicacies of the season, was served in the dining room, under the direction of the bride's mother and all partook heartily of the spread. Mr. And Mrs. Cassell have already commenced housekeeping in apartments which had previously been furnished by the provident young Benedict. Cassell - Chambers Decatur Daily Republican, Decatur, IL February 17, 1883 Joseph Cassell of Florid, Putnam county, aged 66 years and Mrs. Katie Chambers of Decatur, aged 52 years, were granted a license today to wed. This will be the third matrimonial trip for the groom and the second for the bride. Married in the city, at the home of the bride, on Saturday, Feb. 17, 1883, by Thomas B. Albert, J. P., Mr. Joseph Cassell of Florid, Putnam county, Ill., and Mrs. Katie Chambers, of Decatur, Illinois. The groom, who is a farmer, is a brother-in-law of the Justice, and a brother of B. H., Henry, Michael and John Cassell, of this city. Carroll - Cassell Decatur Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois) > 1883 > March > 30 A marriage license was issued this afternoon to Mr. John J. Carroll, son of M. K. Carroll, and Clara O. Cassell, daughter of B. H. Cassell. Saturday Herald (Decatur, Illinois) > 1883 > April > 7 Married on Friday, March 30, 1883, at the residence of the officiating justice, John J. Carroll and Miss Clara O. Cassell, Thomas Albert, J. P., officiating. The bride is a daughter of Berry Cassell, and the groom is a well-known saloon keeper of Decatur. Danley - Cassell Daily Republican, Decatur, IL July 3, 1885 Married on the 3d inst. by Thos. B. Albert, Esq., Mr. Geo Reddy (Danley) and Miss Ella Cassell, eldest daughter of Mr. John Cassell, all of this city. Linehan - Cassell Decatur Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois) December 23 1885 The invitations are out announcing the marriage of Mr. John T. Linehan and Miss Minnie Cassell, daughter of John Cassell, which will take place at Niantic, the home of the bride, on Christmas day, at 7 p.m. Decatur Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois) December 26 1885 Married at the residence of the bride's father, John Cassell, at Niantic, Friday evening, Dec. 25, at 7 o'clock, by Rev. Richardson, Mr. John Linehan and Miss Minnie Cassell. There were about 75 guests present, nearly all of whom remembered the bride with useful and beautiful gifts. A bountiful repast was spread, and while the party were at the tables the Niantic Cornet band honored the couple with a serenade. The bride was attired in a rich dress of blue rep silk. Mr. and Mrs. Linehan are now in Decatur on a visit. They will soon return to Niantic where they will reside. Cassell - Pettes The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) April 29 1886 Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to John Cassell and Mrs. Mary J. Pettes, of Niantic Review (Decatur, Illinois) May 1 1886 Married at the residence of the bride, in Niantic, on Thursday, April 29, 1886, John Cassell, Esq., ot Mrs. Pettis, the ceremony being performed by Elder Richardson. Sheets - Chandler Decatur Daily Republican, January 3, 1887 Married in Decatur on Bradford street, Dec. 30, 1886, by Elder Newcomer, Mr. George Sheets and Miss Esther Chandler. Cassell - Limburg Decatur Republican (Decatur, Illinois) > 1887 > December > 8 The mariage of Thomas A. Cassell, son of B. H. Cassell, and Miss Katie Limburg was solemnized at Keokuk, Iowa, at noon on Tuesday. The couple arrived in Decatur at 11 o'clock last night and were driven to their future home at 1119 East William street where they found a warm welcome, about 40 friends having gathered there to give them a reception. It was quite a surprise to Al and his bride, who had had no intimation of the gathering in their honor. A fine wedding supper was served and later than the midnight hour good-byes were exchanged. Cassell - Ferguson Decatur Morning Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1891 > July > 29 Wedded Charles H. Cassell of Decatur and Miss Margaret Ferguson of Paris, Ill., were married yesterday by Justice Provost at his office. Herald Despatch (Decatur, Illinois) > 1891 > August > 1 Married Charles H. Cassell of Decatur and Miss Margaret Ferguson of Paris, Edgar county, were married by Justice P. B. Provost, at his office in Decatur, On Tuesday, July 28. Hert-Limburg Herald Despatch (Decatur, Illinois) > 1896 > June > 20 Miss Nellie Limburg and Georg J. Herbert both of Keokuk, Iowa, were married last night at the home of the bride's sister, mrs. T. A. Cassell, 1153 East William street. The marriage was celebrated at 8 o'clock, rev. Penhallegon, officiating. The bride for the past year has been making her home with her sister. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert will leave for Keokuk on Thursday where the groom is employed in a railroad office. Cassell - Shimer Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois) > 1899 > March > 6 Invitations have been issued to the marriage of Miss Mabel Shimer and Fred R. Cassell at noon on Wednesday, March 15, at the home of the bride's parents on Central avenue. The invitations are also out for the reception which will be given to the couple by the parents of the prospective groom, Mr. And Mrs. B. Hilton Cassell, on Wednesday evening, March 15, from 7 to 10 o'clock, at their home, three miles northeast of the city. The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1899 > March > 7 Cards Are Out Cards are out announcing the marriage, March 15, at high noon, at the home of the bride's parents, 540 Central avenue, of Fred R. Cassell, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Hilton Cassell, and Miss Mabel Shimer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Shimer. A reception will follow at the home of the groom's parents. The couple will be at home after April 1 two and a half miles northeast of Decatur. Daily Republican (Decatur, Illinois) > 1899 > March > 15 Cassell - Shimer Noon Wedding Today on Central Avenue Happy Home Marriage - Reception Tonight at the Hilton Cassell Residence in the Country The marriage of Fred H. Cassell and Miss Mabel Shimer occurred at noon today at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Shimer on Central avenue. The wedding was quiet affair. The ceremony was performed by Rev. S. H. Bowyer, pastor of the First baptist church, and was witnessed by a few friends of the couple. This evening a large reception will be given at the home of the groom's father, B. Hilton Cassell, three miles northeast of the city. A large number of guests have been invited to attend the affair and it will be quite elaborate. The young couple will make their home at the Cassell farm and the groom will follow the business of farming. He is the son of B. H. Cassell and is well known in the city. He was a member of the class which graduated from the High School in 1895. The bride, Miss Shimer is also well known in Decatur and has a large circle of friends among whom she is held in high esteem. She graduated from the High school in 1894 and for several years past has been employed in the exchange office of the Citizen's Mutual Telephone Co. The couple received quite a number of presents from their many friends. Cassell - Kirkman The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1904 > September > 14 The board of supervisors met at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning and after referring a batch of bills to their appropriate committee, the board adjourned till 2:30 in the afternoon to give members an opportunity to attend the wedding of Miss Olive Kirkman and Otto Cassell at high noon. The twenty-six supervisors clubbed together and purchased a dozen handsome solid silver teaspoons and a solid silver pickle fork for the young couple. The board went out in various rigs at 10:45 o'clock. The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1904 > September > 14 Miss Olive Kirkman the Bride of Otto Cassell Supervisors There Many From a Distance - Handsome DecorationsThe wedding of Miss Olive Kirman and Otto Cassell Wednesday was quite a notable event. Many Guests It was one of the biggest weddings in a long time in point of attendance, there being in all about 180 guests present. These included the members of the county board of supervisors, county officers, etc., and a large number of friends and relatives. The bride's three sisters and their husbands and her brother and wife, all from Kansas, were all present and there was a family reunion as well as a wedding. The ceremony was performed at high noon by Elder A. J. Nance of the Church of Christ at Hammond. After congratulations the couple led the way to the dinging room, where an elaborate wedding breakfast was served. The couple went to St. Louis Wednesday to spend a week at the world's Fair. They will be at home to friends after next Wednesday at Cassell castle, where they will make their home this winter. They are thinking of going in the spring to Wichita, Kan., where the groom has considerable property. The groom is a salesman at the Schoenle grocery on East Wood street. He is well known and has many friends. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Kirkman. She is a graduate of the county schools and is popular with a wide circle of friends. A larg number of handsome and useful presents were received. Bobb-Chandler The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) September 16  1903 Miss Ella Chandler and Charles Bobb were married Tuesday evening at 8:30 o'clock at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Alfred Chandler, 404 East Bradford street. As the couple enter the parion Miss Mabel Gray played Mendelsohn's wedding march. They stood before a large bank of ferns while the ceremony was performed by Rev. J. Bernard of the Church of God, assisted by Rev. J. W. Bobb, father of the groom. Miss Lily Chandler, sister of the bride, played "Hearts and Flowers" during the ceremony. After congratulations were received supper was served in the dining room The room was decorated with ferns and cut flowers. The bride wore a gown of Persian lawn with lace trimmings and carried a large bouquet of bride's roses. The couple received a number of beautiful presents. They will go to housekeeping at 979 West King street, where Mr. Bobb has already furnished a home. Mr. Bobb is a brick mason. Graham - Chandler Decatur Daily Review, Decatur, IL, Friday, October 20, 1905 Beneath Arch of Hanging Bells Miss Lillian Chandler is Married to Frank Graham Miss Lillian Chandler of this city and Frank Graham of Auburn were married at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Catherine Chandler, 404 East Bradford street, Thursday evening. At 6 o'clock the couple entered the parlor to the strains of the Flower Song, played by Mrs. J. W. Fritz. They took their places beneath an arch of hanging bells, where the ring ceremony was performed by Rev. R. S. Mackey, in the presence of about fifty of the relatives and most intimate friends of the couple. At 7 o'clock a wedding supper was served. The bride's dress was of white organdy, trimmed with lace. She carried a bouquet of bride's roses. The house was prettily decorated with ferns, palms and cut flowers, the color scheme being carried out in red and green. Many handsome presents were received. On Tuesday evening Miss Chandler was given a linen shower by the Christian Endeavor society of the Church of God, where she has been organist for the Sunday school for several years. Mr. Graham is a baker and is employed at Auburn. Miss Chandler has been employed at the Stewart Dry Goods company. Mr. and Mrs. Graham left on the interurban for their new home last night amid a shower of rice. Cassell - Kell The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1907 > June > 15 Decatur People Wed In Chicago Dr. C. Leonard Cassell and Miss Nettie Kell Spring Surprise Dr. Leonard Cassell and Miss Nettie A. Kell, both of Decatur, are in Chicago to be married at 7:30 tonight. The ceremony will be performed by the Rev. Austin K. De Biois, a famous Baptist divine and an intimate friend of the groom at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Linehan, 3006 Vernon avenue. The wedding will be a surprise in that its date has never been announced. The fact that Dr. Cassell and Miss Kell were engaged has long been known among their friends. Both are well known here, having spent most of their lives in Decatur. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E.R. Kell, formerly of Decatur but now of Grove, L.T. She is a graduate of the Decatur high school and for the past three years has been a successful teacher in the Macon county schools. Dr. Cassell is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Cassell of this city. He is a practicing dentist, a graduate of the Northwestern university dental school, and a student of the medical departmetn and assistant professor of prosthetic and operative dentistry in Georgetown university. He is an active member of the Macon-Moultrie and Illinois state dental societies and a member of the Psi Omega fraternity. Dr and Mrs. Cassell will return to Decatur the first of next week after a visit in Chicago. They will live at 348 South Union street in a house that has been furnished by the groom. Moore - Cassell The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1908 > March > 19 Moore - Cassell In the presence of nearly 150 guests Miss Ray Cassell and Richard L. Moore were married at 7 o'clock Wednesday night by Rev. S. H. Bowyer, at the home of the bride's uncle, B. H. Cassell. The bride wore a white silk gown and carried white roses. White flowers and white and green ribbons decorated the rooms of the house and the same scheme was carried out in the four-course supper which followed. The couple left at midnight for a visit in Chicago and Milwaukee. Cassell-Leinbach The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1909 > October > 8 Otto D. Cassell, son of B. H. Cassell of Decatur and Miss Pearl Leinbach of Chestnut, Ill., were married in Springfield Thursday by Re. S. H. Bowyer. They were unaccompanied by any relatives although the wedding was not a surprise. Miss Leinbach is the daughter of a prominent farmer of Chestnut. They are now visiting in St. Louis on their wedding trip and will return to Decatur the first of next week. They will reside at 1138 East Prairie street. Mr. Cassell helps his father in contracting work. Horn - Ware The Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) > 1911 > December > 22 Windsor Couple Wed B. Thurman Horn, a laborer of Windsor and B. Maude Ware of the same city, were married Thursday by Judge J. K. P. Grider at his office in the court house. Cassell-Thrasher Decatur Evening Herald (Decatur, Illinois) > 1929 > March > 1 Miss Edna Thrasher of Clinton and Otto D. Cassell of Decatur were married Monday in the First Christian church parsonage in Clinton, Rev. H. B. Wheaton performed the ceremony, and Mr. And Mrs. Dean Wilson were attendants. The bride is a daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Asa Thrasher of North Jackson avenue, Clinton. HOME ©2008 Genealogy Trails