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ANDERSON-ROBERTS
Star Basket Ball Player Weds Today In Springfield
Ruth Roberts High School Classmate Girl of His Choice
The wedding of Henry Anderson and Miss Ruth Roberts well known and popular young couple of this city will take
place this evening in Springfield. The bride to be is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Clemon Roberts of this city and
is a graduate of the Litchfield high school this year's class. She is employed as stenographer in an insurance
office in Springfield. The bridegroom to be is the son of Mr and Mrs W E Anerson and he is employed at the Litchfield
Laundry. He attended the Litchfield high school and was a star on the basketball team. [Litchfield Daily Union, Saturday, July 7, 1928 - Submitted by: Lynn Boyd Reener]
ARMSTRONG-GUNTER
William E Armstrong 23 and Leona Mae Gunter 19 of Detroit, Michigan were united
in marriage this morning by Judge Kessinger at the court house. Litchfield
Daily Union, Thursday, July 5, 1928 - submitted by Lynn Boyd Reener]
CASHEN-FLYNN
Marriage Banns Are Published
[Litchfield Daily Union, Monday, Jun 6, 1927 - submitted by Lynn Boyd Reener]
The banns of marriage were read for the first time Sunday at St Mary's Catholic church by Dean Carroll for Peter
Cashen of Farmersville and Miss Kathryn Flynn, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Flynn of this city. The wedding
will be solemnized at St Mary's church on Wednesday morning, June 22 at 9 o'clock.
Both Mr Cashen and his bride to be are among Litchfield's highly esteemed young people and have a host of friends.
Mr Cashen is a foreman at the American Radiator Co. Miss Flynn was connected with the Henley Alden Co for several
years, resigning her position a few months ago.
DEWEESE-SANDERSON
LCHS Senior Wedded Sunday
Miss Georgia Sanderson one of the Seniors of the Litchfield Community High School who graduates tonight was united
in marriage Sunday in St Louis to Vester Perry DeWeese of that city. She is a daughter of Mr and Mrs J L Sanderson
of North State Street. [Litchfield Daily Union, Tuesday, May
31, 1927 - Submitted by: Lynn Boyd Reener]
GUILE-NOLAN
Married in Edwardsville
Delbert Guile of Hillsboro, manager of Hillsboro Brick and Tile Works, and Miss Kathryn Nolan of East St Louis
were married Wednesday evening by Justice Dale of Edwardsville. Shortly afterwards, George Frick and Miss Elsa
Durr, both of Coffeen were married by the same justice.
[Litchfield Daily Union, Litchfield, Illinois, Friday, November
27, 1914 - Submitted by Lynn Boyd Reener]
HALL-ECKHARDT
Litchfield Folks Wed at Hillsboro
Homer H Hall, aged 25, son of Mr Sam Hall of this city and
Miss Dorothy Eckhardt, aged 17, also of this city were united in marriage yesterday at Hillsboro. Judge Grassell
officiating. The bride's mother, Mrs Daisy Eckhardt Rule, gave her consent. The groom is employed at the Brown
Shoe Plant and his bride is employed at Woolworth's. They will reside at 817 West Beeler St. [Litchfield Daily Union, Thursday, July 5, 1928 Submitted by: Lynn Boyd Reener]
HAMILTON-HUGHES
Married Here Last Evening
Arthur Seymour Hamilton and Miss Helen Hughes were united in marriage last evening in the office of Judge Morris.
The groom is employed at the American Radiator Co. His bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Matt Hughes. [Litchfield Daily Union, Friday, April 29, 1927 - Submitted by: Lynn Boyd
Reener]
HAYNES-FREEMAN
A marriage license was issued in Hillsboro on Saturday to Glenn Lewis Haynes
21 of Towanda, McLean county and Miss Gertrude Freeman of Farmersville. Mr Haynes is a son of Mr and Mrs Herschell
Haynes of near Farmersville and Miss Freeman is a daughter of Superintendent and Mrs Delbert Freeman of Farmersville.
She taught school this year. [Litchfield
Daily Union, Monday, May 28, 1928 - Submitted by: Lynn Boyd Reener]
HENSEN-LORENZ
Duck Hensen Weds Miss Lucile Lorenz
Charles Edward Hensen and Miss Lucile Lorenz were united in marriage on Saturday afternoon at the parsonage of
the English Lutheran Church at Hillsboro. Rev Kellar officiating. They were attended by Mr and Mrs Bechtold of
Tower Hill. Mrs Bechtold being the brides mother. The groom is a son of Mr and Mrs H Hensen of this city. he was
employed for thirteen years at the local plant of the American Radiator Company. he has been for sometime cost
clerk at the Springfield Radiator Company. He is a splendid young man. His bride is a daughter of Mr and Mrs George
Lorenz. She has been employed at the International Shoe Company plant at Springfield. They have a home furnished
on South Seventh St in Springfield where they will reside. [Litchfield
Daily Union, Monday, April 2, 1928 Submitted by: Lynn Boyd Reener]
HOLDERREAD-REID
George Holderread, youngest son of Mrs Mary Holderread, of this city and Miss Vera Reid, daughter of Mr and Mrs
Ward Reed of Greenville were united in marriage Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents
on College avenue, Greenville. The ceremony was performed by Rev Todd, pastor of the Greenville Methodist Episcopal
church. Taking part in the wedding were ---
Florence d/o Walter Holderread, ring bearer
Harry Butler, best man
Ferne Reid, sister of the bride, bridesmaid
Mrs Eric DeMoulin, maid of honor
Miss Clara Reid, played the wedding march
Attending from Litchfield---
Harry Butler, Dan Taylor, Harold Morgan, Mrs Mary Holderread and dau Florence, Mr and Mrs Kenyon Montgomery, Mr
and Mrs W L Wooster, Ruth Fisher and Abbie Snell
After a short honeymoon, they will be at home on N Franklin St.
[Litchfield Daily Union, Litchfield, Illinois, Friday, November
27, 1914 - Lynn Boyd Reener]
JETT-COPLIN
Married Monday at Hillsboro
William Jett, aged 21 and Mrs Emma Coplin, 24, both of Litchfield. She was formerly Miss Emma Cavinder.
[Litchfield Daily Union, Wednesday, April 13, 1927 - submitted
by Lynn Boyd Reener]
KESSLER-SANDERS
Earl Majors Secretary To Wed
Colonel and Mrs M J Sanders, Pawnee, announce the approaching marriage of their daughter, Florence Jane Sanders
to Ralph E Kessler, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Kessler of Springfield. Miss Sanders is private secretary to Congressman
J Earl Major and is at present in Washington D C. Mr Kessler for the last 6 years has been connected with the wholesale
firm of John W Bunn and company, of this city. The wedding will take place in early June. The couple will reside
in Springfield. [Litchfield Daily Union, Monday, May 28, 1928
- Submitted by: Lynn Boyd Reener]
KRUSE-YUNKER
Former Raymond Girl Weds
[Litchfield Daily Union, Friday, July 1, 1927 - submitted by Lynn Boyd Reener]
Miss Pet Yunker a well known Raymond girl was married to H C Kruse of South Bend IN Monday by Rev Father Slattery.
The wedding ceremony was performed at the parochial residence. Miss Emma Yunker of Raymond and Louis Dever of
Lawrenceville were the attendants. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Yunker of Raymond. She has been
an operator for the Bell Telephone Co for several years. The groom is assistant manager of the International Harvester
Co of South Bend.
LESSMAN-CLARKSON
Prominent Raymond Couple Wed
Ralph Lessman and Miss Thelma Clarkson were married in Vincennes IN on Dec 30. Son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Lessman
and daughter of Mrs Anna Clarkson. Thelma is a student at Raymond High School class of 1926.
[Litchfield Daily Union, Tuesday, January 12, 1926 - submitted
by Lynn Boyd Reener]
MEYER-NICHOLS
Miss Nichols is Wedded
Miss Marjory Nichols of St Louis, daughter of Mr C A Nichols, manager of Western Union of this city and Mr Melton
S Meyer of St Louis were united in marriage in St Louis on Thursday, April 19. Mr and Mrs Meyer will reside at
5463 Delmar Avenue. Litchfield Daily Union, Tuesday, April
24, 1928 - Submitted by: Lynn Boyd Reener
MILLER-O'CONNELL
A marriage license was issued in St Louis yesterday to Clarence V Miller of Gillespie and Mrs Velma N O'Connell
of this city. Mrs O'Connell was formerly Velma Taylor. [Litchfield
Daily Union, Sat., Jul 2, 1927 - submitted by Lynn Boyd Reener
RUFF-SILLS
Albert A. Ruff and Miss Lucille R. Sills both of Litchfield
were united in marriage by Judge Dryer at his office in this city Tuesday afternoon. [Montgomery News, 19 May 1911 Page 1 Col 5, Ruff - Sills - submitted
by Lynn Boyd Reener]
SAATHOFF-ZEPEK
Henry Saathoff of this city and Miss Anna Zepek of Mt Olive were united in marriage at the parsonage of the Catholic
church at Mt Olive at 8 o'clock this morning. The attendants were Catherine Bellovich and Andrew Zepek. The groom
is an assistant foreman in the leather dept of the Brown Shoe Plant. He is the son of Mr and Mrs R W Saathoff
of E Tyler Ave. His bride is also an employee of the Brown Shoe Plant. They will reside in an apartment at the
home of his parents.
SEYMOUR-MITCHELL
[Litchfield Daily Union, Friday, July 8, 1927 - submitted by Lynn Boyd Reener]
Kenneth Seymour of Hillsboro, son of the late W L Seymour of Raymond and Miss Juanita Mitchell of Edwardsville
were united in marriage yesterday in Edwardsville. The groom is a part owner of the Seymour Drug Store in Hillsboro.
His bride is proprietor of the Rainbow Beauty Parlor at Hillsboro.
SIMPSON-MANNING
Litchfield Girl Weds Hillsboro Man
Mr Roy W Simpson, aged 25, of Hillsboro, and Miss Clarissa Manning, aged 23, of Litchfield were united in marriage
at Edwardsville, Thursday, Jan 7. The ceremony took place at the parsonage of the Methodist Church. Pastor Rev
Tucker officiating. [Litchfield Daily Union, Tuesday, January 12, 1926 - submitted
by Lynn Boyd Reener]
TOBERMAN-SILLS
Scott Toberman, son of Rev. H. Toberman of Fillmore and Miss Eunice Sills daughter of Rev. and Mrs. John Sills
of Coffeen were united in marriage at the home of Elder A.C. Brown in Coffeen, Friday evening Sep 21st.
Both are prominent young people of Coffeen who stand high in social circles and have a host of friends who wish
them a long and prosperous wedded life. Scott is a young man of excellent habits and is to be congratulated on
his choice of a helpmate for his wedded life as Miss Sills comes from one of the most highly respected families
in the community and her milk and gentle disposition has made a host of friends wherever she has gone. The groom
is a brother of Charles Toberman of Hillsboro.
They will be at home to their friends in Coffeen where Mr. Toberman is engaged in the bakery business at present.
[Montgomery News, 28 Sept 1917 Page 8 Cols 5 & 6 - submitted by Lynn Boyd Reener]
VAN-BERGNER
Litchfieldian Married At Streator
Robert Edgar Van, son of Mrs Frank Potts of North Illinois Avenue and Miss Bertha Bergner of near the Chautauqua
were united in marriage Thursday of last week at the Episcopal church at Streator. The groom is a native of Wolverhampton,
England, and came to this country several years ago. He is employed in the machine shops of the American Radiator
Company and has many friends here. They will reside for the time being at the home of the bride's parents. [Litchfield Daily Union, 28 April 1927 - submitted by: Lynn Boyd Reener]
WATSON-TRUNK
The Watson-Trunk Vows Said at St Aloysius Parsonage
Last Evening by Rev A J Stengel -- Will Reside in This City
George Watson and Miss Lydia Trunk well known and popular young people of this city were united in marriage at
five o'clock Wednesday evening at the parsonage of St Aloysius church by the pastor, Rev A J Stengel. Attendants
of the couple were a brother-in-law and sister of the bride, Mr and Mrs Dolph Duncan of Hillsboro. The bride is
the younger daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Trunk of 215 South Harrison St and has been employed at the Brown Shoe
plant. She was attired in a dress of pink with hat to match and carried a bouquet of bridal roses and valley lillies.
The bridegroom is the son of Mr and Mrs John Watson of southwest of Litchfield and he too is employed at the Brown
Shoe plant. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served to the immediate relatives at the home of the bride's
parents. The couple will go to housekeeping on East Buchanan street. [Litchfield
Daily Union, Thursday, May 10, 1928 submitted by: Lynn Boyd Reener]
WERNER-HOLLAND
Wedded on Thanksgiving
...Frank Werner and Miss Josephine Holland were united in marriage at the parsonage of St Mary's church, Very Rev
P F Carroll officiating. They were attended by Miss Kate Houlihan and Mr Will Rossback...breakfast was served at
the home of the bride's sister, Mrs M J Meaney. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mrs Margaret Holland...They
will reside in Chicago.
A Lucky Wedding
The bride and bridesmaid at the Warner-Holland wedding yesterday won prizes at St Mary's fair last night...
[Litchfield Daily Union, Litchfield, Illinois, Friday, November 27, 1914 - Submitted by Lynn Boyd Reener]