WHITESIDE COUNTY IL MARRIAGES

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BIRGE - FRANK The ceremony which united the lives of Miss Minnie R. Frank and August W. Berge, prominent young people of Tampico, was performed at high noon, Wednesday, Dec. 22, at the home of the bride's parents southwest of town by Rev. Wm. Krebs, pastor of the Rock Falls German Lutheran church. The ring ceremony was used and was performed under an arch in the parlor which was tastily decorated for the occasion in smilax and carmations, the general color scheme of the house decorations being pink and white, and the table decorations as in the parlor, smilax and carnations. The bride's maids were Misses Ida Lickhard of Geneseo and Elfreda Frank and the ring was borne in the throat of a white lily by Miss Rosetta Berge who was becomingly attired in blue messaline, while the groom was attended by Messrs. John Berge and Ernest Frank, Miss Berge, a sister of the groom playing the wedding march as the party took their places under the arch.
The bride was handsomely gowned in white satin trimmed in oriental lace and carried roses. After the ceremony a splendid wedding dinner was served to the many guests present and hearty congratulations and best wishes tendered Mr. and Mrs. Berge. The bride is the daughter of William Frank, a well known farmer living southwest of town, and is a young lady of pleasing manner and many accomplishments. The groom is a son of Fred Berge, another well known farmer of this vicinity, and is a young man of good habits and splendid character. After a short wedding trip the young couple will make their home upon a farm southwest of town. (Contributed by Melva Taylor - Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois December 21, 1915)
BOWERS - DAUEN Miss Mamie Dauen of Locust street and Ernest Bowers of Milledgeville were married this forenoon [06/18/1910] at 11 o’clock at the home of the bride, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Louis Gressens, pastor of the German Evangelical Lutheran church of this city. The couple were unattended and only the immediate members of the family were present to witness the service. A bounteous dinner was partaken shortly after the wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Bowers will go to Milledgeville tomorrow where they will go to housekeeping at once on the farm of the groom which he has been renting. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dauen. They have been living in Hopkins for a great many years up to a year ago when they moved to this city, and are now living a retired life. She is a very sweet young lady and has a host of friends here and in the country where she formerly resided. The parents of the groom are dead and all of his near relatives live in the east. He is a fine young man and a good farmer, and where ever he has lived he has made many warm friends. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds/Sterling Gazette)
BUSHMAN - BAUGHMAN - A beautiful ceremony last evening at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. David Baughman near Coleta united in marriage their youngest daughter, Miss Minnie Baughman and Mr. Homer Bushman, oldest son of Col. and Mrs. Bushman also residents of near Coleta. Rev. C. J. Hewitt, pastor of the Morrison Methodist church read the marriage service. The house was decorated throughout in orange and white. An altar had been erected in one corner of the large parlor over which asparagus ferns were trailed. At the back, delicately shaded yellow and white chrysanthmums lent a charm to the scene. The ceremonial hour, 6:30 o’clock was announced by Miss Irene Baughman, a sister of the bride, at the piano who played the Mendelsohn wedding music as the little Misses Ruth Peugh and Helen Herrington, four-year-old tots, descended the stairway and stretched bands of white satin ribbon from the stairway to the altar, forming an aisle down which the bride and groom walked, preceded by little Miss Margaret Freas, who carried the ring in a white chrysanthemun. The couple were unattended and the bride wore a beautiful gown of white silk messaline, with shadow lace drapings and lace trimmings. She carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemuns. Immediately after the ceremony the guests repaired to the dining room where a two course supper was served, the table decorations were also in yellow and white, with a large bouquet of chrysanthemuns for the center piece and a white chrysanthemums at each plate for a favor. Mr. and Mrs. Bushman came to Sterling last evening leaving this morning for various parts of Iowa on a short honeymoon. The bride’s travelling outfit was of brown, a tailored suit with hat and gloves to match. On their return they will be at home to their friends in Coleta. Both Mr. and Mrs. Bushman are well known in Coleta, having always resided there. They both received their education in the Coleta schools and are prominent both in church and social life of that community. Their many friends are extending sincere congratulations. Out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Olmstead, Mrs. E. Cooper, Miss Edith Jones and Mr. and Mrs. Miles Wallace and family of this city, Mr. and Mrs. Miles Hannis of Lyndon and Burton Spaulding of Polo. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds)
BROWN - DEVENNEY - Miss Edna Devenney and Louis Harrison Brown, both of Prophetstown, were married in Morrison Wednesday by the Rev. Dingle of the M. E. church at the parsonage. Miss Devenney is a lady well thought of in the town where she has long made her home. Mr. Brown for the past twelve years has been a resident of the place and all who know him speak in the highest terms of him. After the holidays the couple will take a trip to Maryland and may make that state their future home as Mr. Brown has a farm in that state. The friends of the couple will wish for them a happy married life wit hosts of prosperity. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds / The Sterling Daily Gazette, December 10, 1923, page 5, column 3)
BROWN - VANDEMARK - At a simple home wedding which took place at 11 o'clock at the Fred Van De Mark home, Fourth Avenue, Thursday, (25 October 1923) Miss Mary Van De Mark became the bride of Burdette Brown of Manlius. The ceremony was performed at 11 o'clock by the Rev. H. C. Brown of Polo, formerly of Sterling. After the marriage rites, a two-course luncheon was served to the immediate family and a few relatives. The couple left on the 1:10 p.m. Northwestern train for a brief wedding trip. The bride has been employed as a bookkeeper in the Tampico State Bank for the past four years. Mr. Brown is a graduate of the University of Illinois school of pharmacy. He recently purchased a drug store at Manlius where the two will make their home. Mr. Brown resided in Tampico until recently. Out-of-town guests at the affair were Mr. and Mrs. Willis Brown of Tampico, parents of the groom; Miss Irene Walker of Tampico, niece of the groom, and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Van De Mark and son La Verne of Prophetstown (Contributed by Melva Taylor - Sterling Gazette, Sterling, Illinois October 26, 1923 - Friday, pg. 3,col. 3 )
BUHROW - STINEMYER - Two pretty weddings were solemnized at high noon on Christmas Day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Stinemyer in Clyde township when two daughters were married. The marriage of Miss Gladys Eva Stinemyer and Reuben Henry Garwick was performed first, the double ring ceremony being used. The single ring ceremony marked the vows of Miss Clara Marie Stinemyer and Emil Richard Buhrow, which were taken immediately following the first wedding service. Rev. F. J. Kissenger, pastor of the Evangelical church of Fairhaven, performed the ceremonies. The Stinemyer home was beautifully decorated with Christmas colors, red and green roping and small Christmas bells furnishing the decorations. A white bell was suspended over the improved altar. The sister of the brides, Miss Bessie A. Stinemyer, played the wedding marches preceding each ceremony. Miss Gladys Eva Stinemyer and Reuben Henry Garwick were attended by her sister, Miss Clara Stinemyer and Emil Buhrow. The rings used in the double ceremony were beautiful, the bride’s being of green carved gold and the groom’s a plain gold ring. The bride was dressed in a beautiful gown of white satin and net with trimmings of white and blue rosebuds, with slippers of white satin to match. Mrs. Garwick is one of Clyde township’s charming girls and has a wide circle of friends. She has been employed at the Libby, McNeil and Libby factory at Morrison for the last three years. Mr. Garwick is a prominent young farmer of Clyde township. Mr. and Mrs. Garwick left Sunday afternoon for a honeymoon trip of a few weeks after which they will return to Clyde township and on March 1 will be at home to their friends on the farm of the groom’s father. Mrs. Garwick’s traveling suit was of Gendarme blue wool velour, with trimming of elaborate silk floss embroidery. The newlyweds served as matron of honor and best man for Miss Clara Marie Stinemyer and Emil Richard Burrow , whose marriage was solemnized with the single ring ceremony. The ring was beautiful, being yellow carved gold. During the wedding service, the bride’s sister, Miss Bessie Stinemyer, played softly “At Dawning.” The bride was a beautiful picture in a gown of Taupe satin combined in lace, with Taupe satin slippers to match. Mrs. Buhrow is one of Clyde’s attractive young ladies and has many friends who wish her happiness. The groom is a prosperous young farmer of Chadwick. Mr. and Mrs. Buhrow left follwoing the ceremony for their home near Chadwick. Following the two wedding ceremonies, a two course dinner was served, the sisters of the brides, Misses Hazelle and Bessie Stinemyer, serving. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, Decmeber 27, 1921, page 7, column 2)
BURKHOLDER - BROWN - Miss Lareese Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Brown of Walnut, and Royce Burkholder of Sterling, son of Mrs. F. J. McDowell of Jordan, were united in marriage October 13 at Clinton, Iowa, the single ring ceremony being read by Rev. Carl Pambert, pastor of the Baptist church, at the parsonage. Friends of the groom, Miss Virjean Maxwell, and Robert Violet of Sterling, attended the couple. Mrs. Burkholder was a member of the 1939 graduating class of the Walnut Community high school. Mr. Burkholder attended school at Great Falls, Mont., and is now employed by the Lambrecht Trucking Co. of Sterling, where the couple will make their home. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, October 19, 1940)
BUSHMAN - MEAD At high noon Tuesday [07/10/1928] a wedding was solemnized in the parsonage to the Methodist church at Dixon, when Rev. A. T. Stephenson officiated at the ceremony in his study, which united the lives of Miss Lydia Mead of Rock Falls and Lloyd Bushman of Genesse township. They were unattended and left immediately on a short wedding trip to Chicago. The bride was prettily attired in a traveling suit. On their return from the city, Mr. and Mrs. Bushman will make their home in Genesee, where the bridegroom follows the occupation of farming. Mrs. Bushman is the daughter of Mrs. Ben Oatman of Rock Falls, and has been a student nurse at the Sterling Public hospital for several years. The couple are estimable young people with many friends who will hasten to extend best wishes to them. (contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, July 14, 1928, page 14, column 6 Lydia Mead - Lloyd Bushman)
CAPP - DAUEN - George Capp and Miss Margaret Dauen, both of Jordan, will be united in marriage tomorrow [03/02/1901] in this city, and the ceremony will be performed by Rev. W. C. Seidel. The ceremony will be witnessed by only a few of the immediate relatives of the couple. They will not take a wedding tour, but will go immediately to housekeeping in Jordan, and will occupy a farm owned by the groom’s parents on the Pennington road. George Capp is a well-to-do and prosperous young farmer of Jordan, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Leander Capp. He was born and raised in Jordan township, where he has many friends. Miss Dauen is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dauen of Jordan, and is a splendid young woman and has also many friends, who join hands in extending congratulations on the happy event. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds from the Sterling Evening Gazette, March 1, 1910)
CLARK - OVERHOLSERA wedding that will come as a surprise to the many friends of the principals occurred last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sprinkle, Rev. W. W. Aylesworth uniting in marriage Miss Myrtle Overholser and Mr. Samuel Clark. The wedding was a very quiet one, owing to the serious illness of the bride’s mother. Mrs. Clark is the daughter of Postmaster and Mrs. J. P. Overholser and comes of one of Sterling’s most prominent families. She has resided in Sterling the greater share of her life and has many sincere friends. Mr. Clark has been a resident of this city for some time being a veteniary surgeon and enjoys a large practice. He has many friends in Sterling and vicinity who will wish he and his bride every happiness. Mr. and Mrs. Clark will make their home in this city, to be at home to their friends after Oct. 1st. (2nd Notice): The marriage of Miss Myrtle Overholser, daughter of Postmaster J. P. Overholser and Dr. S. W. Clark, was solemnized last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sprinkle. The ceremony was a very quiet one and was witnessed by the immediate relatives of the contracting parties. Rev. W. W. Aylesworth pastor of the Fourth Street Methodist church officiated. Miss Overholser has a host of friends in Sterling where she has spent the greater part of her life, who will hasten to extend congratulations. Dr. Clark is a young veterinarian, who came to Sterling a few years ago and who by his thorough knowledge of his profession has built up an extensive practice and also made many friends in the city and country surrounding. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds)
CONRADY - FREDERICKS - At two o’clock Wednesday afternoon at the parsonage of the Geneseo Lutheran church, Rev. Boyson officiated at the marriage of Reuban Conrady, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Conrady, and Miss Annetta Fredericks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Fredericks, both of Clyde township. They were accompanied by the sister and cousin of the bride, Miss Evelyn Fredericks and John Fredericks of Clyde. The bride was prettily gowned in Copenhagen blue satin with hat to match. Mr. and Mrs. Conrady are both well known in the community and their friends extend good wishes. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds /The Sterling Daily Gazette, December 1, 1922, page 10, column 1)
CROM - HOLLY A wedding that will come as a surprise to the many friends of the principals was celebrated at 8 o’clock last evening at the Presbyterian parsonage at Morrison when Miss Marion Holly of Milledgeville and Mr. Ward Crom of Coleta were united in marriage. The service was read by Rev. Crofts and the bridal couple were attended by John Wincky and Miss Ida Haber, both of Coleta. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Crom went at once to Milledgeville where they will spend the most of the winter at the home of the bride’s parents, expecting to locate on a farm next spring. Both young people are well known, the groom being the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Crom of Coleta. The many friends of the two will join in extending hearty congratulations.
Wedding Notice: A marriage was performed in this city Friday [07/11/1913] evening at a late hour. The participants were from the north. They were Ward C. Crom of Coleta and Miss Marion Holly of Milledgeville. The couple drove the distance and it was late in the afternoon before they reached this city. The young man was under age and he brought along with him a written statement from his father with his consent to the boys [sic] marriage. This is not the law by any means as the parent giving consent for the marriage of a minor son or daughter must be present at the office where the license is obtained. There was much telephoning and it was late in the evening before the father made his appearance. Deputy Clerk Chaplin was aroused from his slumber. He went with the party to the court house and after obtaining the license, they went to the home of the Presbyterian minister, Rev. W. C. Crofts, who performed the wedding ceremony. The couple and the father of the young groom returned to their homes in Coleta. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds - Sterling Gazette)
CROM - BOGGOTT : A quiet wedding was celebrated last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Crom in Coleta, their daughter, Miss Caroline Boggott becoming the bride of Mr. John Boggott. The marriage service was read at 7 o’clock by Rev. Plumley of Mt. Carroll in the presence of the immediate families. At 6 o’clock a dainty course dinner was served, the decorations of the home and the dinner table being in the pretty fall foliage and flowers. After the dinner the guests were invited to the parlor at the appointed time the bride and groom stood before the clergyman and the vows were exchanged. The bride wore a very becoming blue tailored suit. Mr. and Mrs. Boggott will not take a wedding trip and will spend the winter with the bride’s parents to go to house keeping in the spring on the Boggott farm. Both are prominent young people of Genesee township, the bride a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Crom, prominent residents of Coleta, the groom a son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Boggott, residing on a farm near Coleta. They will receive congratulations from a wide circle of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Boggott had endeavored to keep the date of their marriage a secret from their friends, but as all secrets invariably do, it “leaked out” and last evening over seventy-five of their friends gathered at the Crom home and were ready at the close of the service to give them a chivivaria. The crowd would not be satisfied until the appearance of the bride and groom, who finally appeared and passed around the treats. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds)
CROUSE - CAROLUS Last evening at 8 o’clock at the home of the bride’s parents, Dr. and Mrs. W. B. Carolus, 405 First avenue, occurred the marriage of their only daughter, Miss May to Floyd Crouse of Dike, Ia. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Earl Roadman, of Allison, Ia., a cousin of the groom in the presence of a wedding company of seventy guests. The guests were met at the door by little Miss Dorothy LeFevere, daintily attired in white. The home was a bower of beauty, the pretty pink and white color scheme carried out with a tasteful arrangement of peonies and roses while stately palms and ferns were used in profusion. As it neared the appointed hour Miss Verna Hoover at the piano began the strains of the Mendelssohn wedding march, playing softly as the wedding party advanced and took their places before the waiting clergyman. Just before the ceremony, Mrs. Roy Crouse, of Chicago, sang, “Because.” The bride and groom had only one attendant, little Miss Dorothy Tilton, of Chicago, the groom’s cousin, who walked before them and carried the ring in a basket filled with sweet peas. She wore a pretty white frock with pink sash and hairbows. The bride wore white net over messaline, the veil and carried lilies of the valley and roses. Following the ceremony a two course supper was served. Five members of the bride’s Sunday school class of the First Congregational church, of this city, served, Misses Marguerite Briggs, Harriet Barto, Eva Green, Etta Wilson and Ruth Delp. The color scheme was repeated in the table decoration and carried out in the dainty menu. Mr. and Mrs. Crouse left today for Hampton, Virginia, where their home will be and where Mr. Crouse will teach Agriculture in the Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute. They expect to have a pleasant journey southward, stopping at Blufton, Ohio, Washington, D. C., and other interesting points on the way. Their home is well furnished, and is situated in a lovely spot within a stone’s throw of the ocean. Mrs. Crouse has many friends in the two cities, who will wish her happiness in her far away southern home. She is a graduate of the local High School and has always been prominent in the younger social set of the town. She is a member of the Congregational church, an active worker in the church and sunday school. She is a graduate of the Blufton, Ohio, college and spent several years at Cornell College at Mt. Vernon, Ia., where the romance began. Mr. Crouse studied two years at Cornell and is a graduate of the agricultural department of the Ames, Ia., college. Out-of-town guests for the ceremony were: Dr. and Mrs. Roy Crouse and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. George Tilton and children, of Chicago; Mrs. D. E. Saul, of Rinebeck, Ia., Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Crouse, Frank Crouse and Mrs. W. E. Deacon, of Dike, Ia., Rev. Earl Roadman, of Allison, Ia., Mrs. G. W. Wright, of Iowa City, Ia., Miss Van Sant Jenkins, of Omaha, Neb., and Mrs. N. E. Byers of Bulfton, O. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, June 16, 1916)
CUNNIFF - DEETS Formal announcement of an interesting wedding was made at early morning mass yesterday at St. Marys church, Rev. Father Burns reading the bans of the coming marriage of Miss Louise Deets and Mr. Thomas Cunniff. Their marriage will be a celebration of the next month and it will be celebrated at St. Marys on February 11. This mating will unite two prominent families and as both young people are very popular among Sterling young folks, they are receiving hearty congratulations on every hand (Contributed by Larry Reynolds 26 Jan. 1914)
The wedding of Miss Louise Deets of Sterling and Thomas Cunniff of hume was solemnized at 8 o’clock Wednesday [02/11/1914] morning at St. Mary’s church at Tampico; Rev. L. X. DuFour officiating. The couple were attended by Mr. John Cunniff, a brother of the groom, and Miss Kathryn Cunniff, a neice. A wedding breakfast was served after the ceremony at the Cunniff home in Hume and an informal reception held. The happy couple have the best wishes of a large number of friends for a happy and prosperous wedding life.(Contributed by Larry Reynolds Sterling Gazette 12 Feb. 1914)
DAUEN - RHINE - Miss Elsie Lucille Rhine, daughter of Mrs. Anna Rhine, and John Edward Dauen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Dauen, popular young couple of Coleta, were quietly married Saturday [08/20/1938] forenoon at 11 o’clock at the parsonage of the Lutheran church at Clinton, Ia. Rev. Theodore Krager, the pastor, officiated at the single ring ceremony. The bride was attired in light blue lace gown with white accessories. She is a graduate of the Community high school of Sterling class of 1935, and attended the Scovill schools at Sterling the past year. The groom is a graduate of the Milledgeville high school, class of 1936. Mr. and Mrs. Dauen left Saturday on a trailer trip honeymoon to an unannounced destination. Upon their return they will reside in Coleta. Their many friends join in wishing them a happy married life. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, August 22, 1938)
DEETS - CUNNIFF- If the old adage “Happy is the bride that the sun shines on” is a true one, Miss Kathryn Cunniff, a bride of this morning, should indeed have a happy future for never was there a fairer June day than the one which witnessed her union to Henry Deets. It was one of the prettiest Catholic church weddings of the summer and was witnessed by a church full of relatives and friends. The ceremony was performed at 8 o’clock, Rev. Father Burns officiating with nuptial high mass. Mrs. M. C. Ward at the organ gave a short prelude of wedding music before the ceremonial hour playing the Lohrengrin wedding march as the wedding party entered the church and advanced to the altar. Just before the ceremony, Miss Helen Doyle, a cousin of the bride, sang the beautiful Ave Maria. Attendants to the couple were the bride’s chum, Miss Frances Mannon, and her uncle, John Cuniiff. The bridal robe was of silk and lace. Her veil was caught with a wreath of white roses and her bouquet was of pink and white roses. The bridesmaid wore a pretty white ... and carried an arm bouquet of ... . Following the ceremony the wedding party drove to the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Cunniff, in Hume, where a wedding breakfast was served and a reception tendered the bride and groom. Thirty relatives and friends spent the day at the pretty Cunniff home, presenting Mr. and Mrs. Deets with many handsome gifts. Decorations of the home were in pink and white and a dainty three course breakfast was served. Mr. and Mrs. Deets left on a late afternoon train on a short wedding trip. On their return they will be at home to friends on the groom’s farm in Hume, their home being already for their return. Both bride and groom come of prominent families and their marriage will call forth congratulations and best wishes from a large circle of people. The bride is a highly accomplished young lady, a graduate of Our Lady of Angels Academy at Clinton and for four years has been one of this county’s successful teachers. Mr. Deets is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Deets of Hume and is a progressive young farmer of that community. Mrs. M. Horn, Mr. and Mrs. Will Deets and Mrs. Frank Pertell, of Pueblo, Colo., were out of town guests at the wedding. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, June 30, 1915)
DEETS - FRANKFOTHER - Nuptials of Miss Kathryn Frankfother and Donovan Deets were solemnized in a beautiful ceremony on Thursday [06/20/1935] evening at 8 o’clock in the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Frankfother, at Coleta. It was an informal ceremony witnessed by 25 immediate relatives and friends. Rev. L. V. Harrell, pastor of the Grove Street United Brethren church in Coleta, officiated. The single ring ceremony was used. At the appointed hour the wedding party entered from a side room and wended their way through an aisle of peonies and roses to a double door archway between the living room and dining room, which was prettily decorated with peonies, roses and ferns.
The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Burton, of Coleta. Her bridesmaid was Miss Vivian Boggott, a cousin. Lyle Lenhart of Milledgeville was best man. Preceding the ceremony Miss Margaret Overholser of Coleta sand “At Dawning,” and after the ceremony she sang “I Love You Truly.” Her accompanist was Mrs. Russell Strohecker of Milledgeville, sister of the groom. The bride wore a light blue satin gown with silver accessories and a shoulder bouquet of rosebuds and forget-me-nots. Her traveling suit was a navy blue ensemble of smart sheer crepe with white accessories. The bridesmaid wore silver crepe trimmed in blue with white accessories.
A reception followed the wedding. Light refreshments were served by three close girl friends of the bride, the Misses Hazel Morris of Sterling and Nona Nicholas and Naomi Garwick of Coleta. The newly wedded couple left Friday morning for a short trip to Keokuk and Ft. Madison, Ia. Returning they will be at home in an apartment which they have furnished in Coleta. The bride was graduated from the Milledgeville high school in the class of 1933. The groom the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clare Deets of near Coleta. He was educated in the Coleta school and the Milledgeville high school. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds / The Sterling Daily Gazette, June 21, 1935, page 5, column 2.)
DEETS - KINGSLEY - Announcements have been received here of the marriage of Lee Emerson Deets of Emerson, Ill., son of Mr. and Mrs. James Deets of that vicinity, to Miss Ruth Seymour Kingsley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sumner B. Kingsley of Rome, [Onida County] New York, the nuptial event occurring on May 31 at the bride’s home. Further particulars of the marriage are obtained from the Rome, N. Y., Sentinel, as follows: “The ceremony, which was performed at the bride’s home, was elaborate and pretty. Cut flowers made the reception room a bower of beauty. “The bride entered on the arm of her father as Mrs. Charles Gilman, pianist, and her daughter, Miss Frances Gilman, violinist, played the Lohengrin Wedding March. At the center of the room they met the groom and his party. “Here Rev. Allan Blaisdell, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Utica and college friend of the groom, performed the nuptial ceremony. Miss Phyllis Mittenmaier was the bridesmaid and Paul Kingsley, student at Colgate University and brother of the bride, the best man. “The bride was charming in a pretty dress of white flat crepe. She wore a long tulle veil which was caught with a coronet of orange blossoms, and carried a large shower bouquet of bridal roses and sweet peas. “Miss Mattenmaier [sic] wore powder blue crepe and carried sweet peas. Ellen Kingsley, sister of the bride, and Helen Knauer were the flower girls. They wore orchid crepe and carried large baskets of orchid colored sweet peas, tied with silver ribbons. Robert Gilman served as ring bearer.
“Following the ceremony a wedding luncheon and reception for the immediate families were held at the home of the bride’s parents. Friends of the bride, Mrs. Floyd Barnes of Schenectady, Miss Doris Mittenmaier, Miss Frances Gilman, Mrs. A. J. Knauer and Mrs. Sigmund Mittenmaier served. “The newly married couple, who have the congratulations and best wishes of their legions of friends, left for a wedding tour in northern New York. During the summer Mr. Deets will supply as pastor at a church in Vershire, [Orange County] Vermont. They will reside in New York city. “The bride was born in Rome and has spent most of her life here. She was graduated from the Rome Free Academy with the class of 1918 and from Barnard College, New York city, in 1922. She also has a master’s degree from Columbia University. “The groom graduated from the Sterling, Ill., high school eight years ago, is a graduate of Northwestern University, Chicago, Ill., and he also received his master’s degree at Columbia University, New York city.” (Contributed by Larry Reynolds / The Sterling Daily Gazette, June 9, 1924, page 2, column 3.)
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At the groom’s home in Emerson last evening occurred a wedding that will be of much interest to the people of the Twin Cities and vicinity. Miss Fannie Pearl Shoff, of Sterling, and James F. Deets, of Emerson, were the principals in a very pretty ceremony. Rev. E. C. Harris, pastor of St. John’s Lutheran church of Sterling, officiated. Promptly at 8 o’clock Miss Bessie Lowry sounded the strains of Lohengrin’s wedding march and the bridal party advanced to the improvised altar of hanging green vines, white cosmas and autumn leaves. Beneath this artistic archway of greenery the marriage vows were plighted. The ring service was used. The bride wore a dress of beautifully braided white taffeta combined with Georgette and carried a huge bouquet of bride’s roses. The attendants were Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Hunt. Mrs. Hunt is an intimate friend and classmate of the bride, and wore her own wedding gown. Mr. and Mrs. Hunt were married late in June of this year. Mrs. Hunt was formerly Miss Cecil Lowry of Sterling.
Following the services felicitations were showered upon the young couple, then the party, which included the groom’s family and Rev. and Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Jennie Lowry, Miss Bessie Lowry, of Sterling, and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Hunt, of Rock Island, were served a delicious four-course luncheon. The dining room appointments in green and white with a touch of autumn colors in the leaves were very artistic. Mrs. Deets is the only daughter of Mrs. Oliver Shoff Kreider, of Pittsberg, Pa. She has made her home in Sterling for the past four years. She took training in nursing at the Sterling hospital and graduated from that institution last June. She passed the state examinations and is a registered nurse. Mrs. Deets made many warm friends in the Twin Cities and vicinity during her years of service in the profession. Mr. Deets is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Deets, Sr., of Emerson. He was born and raised in that vicinity and is very popular in the younger social circles of Emerson. Mr. and Mrs. Deets left Sterling this morning for an extended trip to the east. They will visit Mrs. Deets’ mother and other relatives in Pittsburg and then go to New York and return to Sterling by way of Niagara Falls and the Great Lakes. They will be gone a month. Upon their return they will live at the Deets home in Emerson while Mr. and Mrs. Deets, Sr., will visit in the east. On January 1 of next year the young couple will begin farming on the McCloy and Galt farm near Emerson. Sincere good wishes of a host of friends follow Mr. and Mrs. Deets on their journey through life. (From Larry Reynolds The Sterling Daily Gazette, October 5, 1917)
FARWELL - FRANKFATHERWilliam Farwell and Miss Leota Frankfather were united in marriage Saturday [06/06/1925] in Clinton, Iowa. Mr. Farwell is a prosperous young man and has made his home near Coleta for a number of years. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Frankfather of Coleta and has many friends who extend congratulations at this time. She has been employed as operator at the Coleta telephone switch board and has given entire satisfaction to the many patrons. Mr. and Mrs. Farwell spent Sunday in Milledgeville at the home of John Bogott, where a big wedding dinner was served. (contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, June 9, 1925, page 7, column 5)
FREASE - DEETS - Miss Zoe Deets and Guy Frease were married at the M. E. parsonage in Coleta Saturday [09/10/1910] evening by Rev. George Welch in the presence of their nearest relatives. The marriage was a surprise to all but those present, but the boys of Coleta are always onto their job. Scarcely had the knot been tied and congratulations extended until the charivari began i nearest, and a jolly time the young people had wishing them happiness in life. They will spend several days visiting with relatives and friends before starting to housekeeping. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds from the Sterling Daily Standard, September 13, 1910)
FRITSCH - HOLLIS - The marriage of Miss Mayme Hollis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hollis of Rock Falls, to Cecil Fritsch of Walnut was an event of Thursday morning, solemnized at the parsonage of the Rock Falls Christian church. Rev. Harry E. Shiffer performed the ring ceremony at 9 o'clock. The bride wore a beautiful gown of pale yellow georgette crepe over satin, with contrasting accessories. She is a young lady of unusual attractiveness and is highly esteemed in this vicinity. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Fritsch of Walnut and is a young man of excellent character. Immediateliy following the ceremony the young couple left for a two weeks' motor trip to Akron, Ohio, and other points in the east. After their return they will be at home to the many friends who wish them happiness in their home at Walnut (Contributed by Melva Taylor - The Sterling Gazette, Sterling, Illinois September 23, 1927 - Friday, pg. 4, col. 6)
GARWICK - AHRENS - Miss Mildred E. Ahrens of Lyndon and Chester Garwick of Sterling were united in marriage at a beautiful ceremony Sunday [11/04/1934] afternoon at 1 o’clock at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Ahrens of Lyndon. The ceremony was witnessed by 22 immediate relatives and friends. Rev. Ivan S. Cowman, pastor of the Lyndon Methodist church, performed the ceremony, it being his first wedding in Illinois, following his transfer from Salina, Kan., by the conference last October. The single ring service was used. The ceremony took place in the parlor, with a background of foliage and ferns. There were attended by Miss Lula Stevens of Rock Falls and Charles Bonynge of Morrison, friends of the couple. The bride wore a gown of blue flowered crepe, ankle length, with harmonizing accessories, and carried a wrist corsage of roses. The bridesmaid wore a tea rose dress with brown accessories. A delicious chicken dinner was served following the ceremony. The centerpiece of the table was a large angelfood cake, with a miniature bride and groom on top. The couple were taken for a wide in a spring wagon around Lyndon following the dinner, after which the bridal party motored to Davenport for the evening.
The bride attended the Lyndon schools, graduating from the high school with the class of 1929, and from Brown’s business college of Sterling. She has been employed in the Settles’ garage for the past year. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Garwick of Sterling and attended the Sterling public school and high school. He has been employed at the Wyne-Deaver store for the past six months. The couple are at home to their many friends at 607 First avenue, Sterling. Those attending the wedding were: Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Garwick and Robert and Lelia and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Finch, Sterling; Clifford Ahrens, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Harms and two children, Prophetstown; Miss Lula Stevens, Rock Falls; Charles Bonynge, Morrison; Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Ahrens and Doris and Marion, and Rev. and Mrs. Cowman and daugher Yvonne, all of Lyndon. Their many friends extend congratulations and best wishes for a happy wedded life. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds / The Sterling Daily Gazette, November 5, 1934, page 3, column 5.)
GARWICK - STINEMYER - Two pretty weddings were solemnized at high noon on Christmas Day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Stinemyer in Clyde township when two daughters were married. The marriage of Miss Gladys Eva Stinemyer and Reuben Henry Garwick was performed first, the double ring ceremony being used. The single ring ceremony marked the vows of Miss Clara Marie Stinemyer and Emil Richard Buhrow, which were taken immediately following the first wedding service. Rev. F. J. Kissenger, pastor of the Evangelical church of Fairhaven, performed the ceremonies. The Stinemyer home was beautifully decorated with Christmas colors, red and green roping and small Christmas bells furnishing the decorations. A white bell was suspended over the improved altar. The sister of the brides, Miss Bessie A. Stinemyer, played the wedding marches preceding each ceremony. Miss Gladys Eva Stinemyer and Reuben Henry Garwick were attended by her sister, Miss Clara Stinemyer and Emil Buhrow. The rings used in the double ceremony were beautiful, the bride’s being of green carved gold and the groom’s a plain gold ring. The bride was dressed in a beautiful gown of white satin and net with trimmings of white and blue rosebuds, with slippers of white satin to match. Mrs. Garwick is one of Clyde township’s charming girls and has a wide circle of friends. She has been employed at the Libby, McNeil and Libby factory at Morrison for the last three years. Mr. Garwick is a prominent young farmer of Clyde township. Mr. and Mrs. Garwick left Sunday afternoon for a honeymoon trip of a few weeks after which they will return to Clyde township and on March 1 will be at home to their friends on the farm of the groom’s father. Mrs. Garwick’s traveling suit was of Gendarme blue wool velour, with trimming of elaborate silk floss embroidery. The newlyweds served as matron of honor and best man for Miss Clara Marie Stinemyer and Emil Richard Burrow , whose marriage was solemnized with the single ring ceremony. The ring was beautiful, being yellow carved gold. During the wedding service, the bride’s sister, Miss Bessie Stinemyer, played softly “At Dawning.” The bride was a beautiful picture in a gown of Taupe satin combined in lace, with Taupe satin slippers to match. Mrs. Buhrow is one of Clyde’s attractive young ladies and has many friends who wish her happiness. The groom is a prosperous young farmer of Chadwick. Mr. and Mrs. Buhrow left follwoing the ceremony for their home near Chadwick. Following the two wedding ceremonies, a two course dinner was served, the sisters of the brides, Misses Hazelle and Bessie Stinemyer, serving. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, Decmeber 27, 1921, page 7, column 2)
GIFFROW - LANE - On Tuesday afternoon occurred the marriage of Miss Roberta Lane, of Lyndon, and Lloyd Giffrow, of Sterling. The ceremony was performed at two o'clock at the Methodist parsonage in Lyndon. Rev. Beakley, pastor of the denomination, officiated. The young couple were unattended and left immediately for Morrison, going from there to Sterling. After an extended trip in Iowa the young couple will reside on a farm north of Sterling. Mrs. Giffrow is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lane, of Lyndon, and is one of the most popular and accomplished young ladies of that vicinity. Mr. Giffrow is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Giffrow, of Sterling, and is a young man of splendid ability and sterling qualities. (Contributed by Melva Taylor - The Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois December 23, 1915 - pg 2, col. 1)
GOSHERT - CAROLUS - A very pretty wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Carolus on Fourth avenue last evening at 8 o’clock when their youngest daughter, Miss Anna, was united in marriage to Mr. Edward Goshert. Rev. O. R. Thomas performed the ceremony in the presence of about fifty relatives and friends of the contracting parties. During the ceremony Miss Rachel Strock sang “A Perfect Day” accompanied by Mrs. Nevin Loux on the piano. The bride wore a beautiful gown of embroidered marquisette over white messaline and carried a large bouquet of roses. The home was decorated in ferns and palms the color scheme being green and white. After the ceremony a wedding supper was served which was an elaborate affair. The bride is a charming young lady and is popular among the society people in this city. She has a host of friends who extend congratulations. The groom is the son of Mrs. C. E. Goshert of this city and is an industrious young man and has a good position as draftsman in the International Harvester Co. His many friends wish him every success. After a lake trip of several weeks they will return to this city and will be at home to their friends after Oct. 1, at 409 Fourth avenue. The out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Byerly of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Millard and family of Chicago and Miss Emma Meyers of Omaha, Neb. (From Larry Reynolds / Sterling Gazette 22 Aug 1912).
HAWKINS - WICKHAM - On Tuesday evening, June 19th, 1917, at the Methodist Episcopal church in Plymouth, Iowa, occurred one of the most beautiful weddings ever seen in that vicinity, when Miss Olive Ruth Wickham, of Plymouth, was united in marriage of Burton Hynard Hawkins, of Sterling. Preceding the ceremony Miss Clarice Helmer sang “At Dawning, I Love You.” Promptly at 7 o’clock the bridal party entered from the main body of the church to the strains of Lohengrin’s bridal chorus played by Mrs. C. E. Cooper, pianist, and Miss Grace Hunter, of Wapello, Ia., violinist. The procession was led by Miss Ruth Logeman, maid of honor, and Miss Nellie Frederick, bridesmaid, and were followed by little Ruth Borman, flower girl, who scattered yellow rose petals in the path of the bride. Margaret Cooper, aged four, carried two rings on a white and yellow satin pillow. Then entered the bride on the arm of her father. Under an arch, prettily decorated in yellow and white, she joined the groom, who had previously entered from the wing of the church, preceded by the clergyman and best man. Under this arch the young couple were united in marriage by Rev. E. J. Starr, the beautiful ring ceremony of the Episcopal church being used. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents, where a three-course supper was served to about ninety guests. The bride was handsomely gowned in white satin charmouse and georgette crepe combined with silver embroidered silk net, her bridal veil being caught up with yellow roses. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Wickham, and has lived at Plymouth all her life. She is a graduate of the high school there and also of Grinnell college, where she made a specialty of music, becoming a proficient soloist. Mr. Hawkins is the son of Mrs. A. W. Hawkins of this city. He is a graduate of Wisconsin university in the department of mechanical engineering. He had charge of the Enterprise store here for some time during the illness and following the death of his father. He is at present employed by Libby, McNeil & Libby, as purchasing agent and superintends the installation of machinery in their factories throughout Wisconsin. The groom’s mother of Sterling was present at the ceremony, returning last night. The gifts were numerous and beautiful, as well as useful. After a brief honeymoon to Minneapolis, Minn., and the Dells of Wisconsin, the young couple will be located at Waupon, Wis. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins wish them much happiness in their wedded life. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, June 23, 1917, page 3, column 1)
HUBUL - WINCHELL - A pretty wedding ceremony was performed at five o'clock Wednesday afternoon (June 1,1920) at the parsonage of the First Christian church of Sterling, when Miss Ruby M. Winchell, of Tampico, was united in marriage to James E. Hurbul, of Galesburg. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Ralph M. Callaway of the Christian church, who used the ring service. At the wedding service were the bride's father and mother and Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Pfulb, of Rock Falls. Mrs. Pfulb is a cousin of the bride's father and Mrs. R. V. Callaway. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Winchell, of Tampico. She was prettily gowned in white satin and carried a bride's bouquet of pink roses. The groom is a locomotive engineer on the Burlington railroad. He enlisted in the army Sept. 21, 1917, and was in the service overeseas a year and a day, being a member of the 132nd Infantry of the 33rd Division, and was discharged from the service in May, 1919. He is a member of the American Legion. The young couple have gone to Chicago to spend their honeymoon. They will be at home after June 15th in Galesburg, residing at 673 East Third St. (Contributed by Melva Taylor from the Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois June 3. 1920 - Friday, pg. 2, col. 4 )
HURLESS - HAGEN - At a very quiet home wedding last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Hagens, residing east of this city, their daughter, Miss Vella Hagens, became the bride of Mr. Claude Hurless of Milledgeville. The ceremony was celebrated at 8 o’clock by Rev. C. A. Stevens of the Christian church and was witnessed by just the immediate families, those present being, the bride’s parents, her brother, Voyle, Mrs. Martha Metsgar and daughter, Ruth, of this city and the groom’s mother, Mrs. Lottie Hurless of Milledgeville. The wedding was an extremely simple one, there being no decorations in the home and no attendants to the bridal couple, they simply taking places before the officiating clergyman at the appointed hour and exchaged the vows. The bride wore a very pretty white serge gown. After the ceremony a light repast was served and the evening was spent socially. Mr. and Mrs. Hurless will not take a wedding journey and will reside for the present at the home of the bride’s parents. Both young people are highly respected residents of this community and have the sincere congratulations of their many friends. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds - Sterling Gazette 16 Oct 1913)
HURLESS - VanDevander - Ray Hurless stole a march on his friends Friday [03/11/1921] evening when he was united in marriage to Miss Pearl Van Devander. The wedding took place at the home of Ed Carbaugh at 7:00 o’clock by Rev. O. E. Foster. Only the immediate relatives were present. After congratulations a three course dinner was served. They will go to housekeeping at once on a farm near Hitt. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, March 16, 1921 )
JANSSEN - DAUEN- The marriage of Miss Emma Dauen of this city and Ben Janssen of Montmorency took place Tuesday [01/16/1912] evening at 6 o’clock at the home of Rev. F. W. Schneider who performed the ceremony. There were attended by Henry Dauen brother of the bride, and Miss Edith Schneider. After the ceremony the bridal party drove to the home of the bride’s parents on First avenue where a wedding supper was served. They will go to housekeeping on the Schofield farm five miles east of Rock Falls. Mr. Janssen is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Janssen of Montmorency and is worthy of the bride elect. Their many friends extend their heartiest congratulations. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds/ Sterling Gazette 18 Jan. 1912).
JANSSEN - FREEMAN- A very beautiful and impressive wedding occurred last evening at the I. L. Janssen home where the lives of Miss Hazel Freeman and Mr. Theodore Janssen were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. The marriage service was read by Rev. Schneider of the St. Paul’s German Lutheran church at 7:30 o’clock in the presence of the near relatives. The spacious Janssen home had been converted into a bower of beauty by the decorations of pink and white carnations and ferns. The parlor where the ceremony was performed being especially beautiful in its decoration, the delicate coloring of the carnations and the green ferns forming a very charming contrast. The bride and groom were attended by Miss Nellie Grimes, a cousin of the bride, and Martin Janssen, a brother of the groom. The bride looked very attractive in a gown of white silk while the bridesmaid wore a pretty gown of pink silk. After the ceremony a wedding trip where they will spend a few weeks. On returning they will be at home to their friends on a farm three miles east of Lyndon. Mrs. Janssen is the daughter of Mr. Willis Freeman of Rock Falls, and by her many sweet traits of character she has made many warm friends. For some time she has been employed as collector for the Bell Telephone company and by her sunny disposition and faithfulness to her work she won the good will of both her employer and all with whom she came in contact. Mr. Janssen is the son of Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Janssen of this city and has also many friends. He has been employed as clerk in the Janssen & Goeken grocery store and by his courtesy and accommodating ways he made many warm friends. Both Mr. and Mrs. Janssen have many friends in church, social and business circles who will wish them happiness and prosperity in their new step in life. Mr. and Mrs. Tray Wiemken of Prophetstown, Frank Janssen of Rickets, Iowa, and Mr. and Mrs. Will Pratt of Denrock were the out of town guests. Mr. and Mrs. Janssen received a large assortment of handsome and costly presents from their friends and relatives. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds - Sterling Gazette 16 Jan 1913)
JOHNSON - SIMPSON - Miss Leona Simpson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Simpson south of Rock Falls, and Glen O. Johnson , son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Johnson of Hopkins township were united in marriage Saturday evening in St. Paul’s Lutheran church. The double ring ceremony was performed at 6 o’clock by Rev. G. H. Doermann, pastor. Attending the couple were the bridegroom’s sister Mrs. Vera coble of Milledgeville and the bride’s brother, Willis Simpson of rock Falls. The bride and her attendant were both attired in gray ensembles. Their shoulder corsages were tea roses from the bride and pink carnations for the matron of honor. After a short wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Johnson will reside on the Prophetstown road, Rock Falls. Mr. Johnson is employed by the National Mfg. Co. (Contributed by Margaret Mangers from the April 9, 1945 Sterling Gazette)
KORNHAUS - HARRISON - The marriage of William H. Kornhaus and Miss Alice Harrison, both of this city, was solemnized at 8:30 o’clock Wednesday evening at the Methodist parsonage by Rev. P. R. McMahan. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Richardson of this city. News of this happy event came as a surprise to the friends of this worthy couple, who nevertheless extend all good wishes for their future happiness. Mr. and Mrs. Kornhaus will be at home to their friends at 407 North Genesee street. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds / The Sterling Daily Gazette, December 1, 1922, page 10, column 1)
LaDUE - SCHUTTS - The home of Mrs. Agnes Schutt was the scene of a very pretty wedding Friday evening at 8 o'clock when her daughter, Helen, became the bride of Howard La Due, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis E. La Due. The ceremoney was performed in a setting of ivy and ferns arranged in the livingroom of the Schutt home. Rev. R. M. Furnish of the Rock Falls Methodist Church read the single ring service that united the lives of the young couple. Attendants were Miss Fern Freeman and Burdette Miller. Miss Virginia Schutt played the piano during the ceremony. The bride wore a gown of aqua crepe and carried Johanna Hill roses. Miss Freeman was dressed in sunset crepe and wore a corsage of Talisman roses. Mrs. La Due graduated from Rock Falls high school and attended the Scovill Business School in Sterling. Mr. La Due is a highly respected young man of this community and at the present time is employed at the Northwestern Barb Wire Co., in Sterling. Following the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. La Due went to Chillicothe, where they visited the groom's uncle and aunt, Dr. S. B. La Due, and upon their return will make their home in an apartment with the bride's mother they have furnished at 215 - 4th Avenue., Rock Falls. Their many friends wish them much happiness in their life together. (Contributed by Melva Taylor - The Prophetstown Echo, Prophetstown, Illinois January 20, 1937 )
LANDIS - HALL - Announcement was made on Wednesday [12/15/1920] of the marriage of two young people of this city which they have kept a secret since Nov. 10th, it being that of Paul Landis and Miss Caroline Hall, which took place in Marshalltown, Ia., on that date. Mrs. Landis is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. hall of 103 Fourth Ave. and has been employed as bookkeeper at the Eyre Candy Co. Mr. Landis is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Rueben Landis, who reside west of the city, and is employed at the Sterling Bakery Co. At present Mr. and Mrs. Landis are at the home of her parents and have not yet decided where they will locate permanently. (contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, December 16, 1920, page 3, column 7)
LANE - VIPTITOW Miss Clydia Viptitow and Paul Lane of near Leon were married Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Lane, Rev. Winter performing the ceremony in the presence of the immediate relatives of both parties and a few friends. Paul Lane is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Lane, having been born and raised in this vicinity. Mrs. Lane is the daughter of Sidney Viptitow, and has won many friends since their residence in this vicinity. Since the death of her mother she has kept house for her father. They will go to Chicago Satuirday morning for a short visit when they will return to make their home with his people for a time. He has rented his father's farm. (Contributed by Melva Taylor - The Sterling Gazette, Sterling, Illinois January 23, 1926 - Saturday, pg. 7, col. 4)
LEINBAUGH - EDLIN - Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Edlin announce the marriage of their daughter Marijane, to Benton N. Leinbaugh, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Leinbaugh of Cedar Rapids, Ia., which occurred April 20, in Sterling. The single ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. Albert H. Keck, in the presence of the immediate family of the bride and groom. Mrs. Leinbaugh is a graudate of Jane Lamb Training School, class of 1933. For the past six months she has been employed as night nurse at the Home hospital. After June 8, the young couple will be at home to their friends at 2412 4th Ave., S.E. in Cedar Rapids, where Mr. Leinbaugh holds a responsible position in the offices of the T. M. Sinclair Co. (Contributed by Melva Taylor - The Sterling Daily Gazette May 17, 1935 - Friday, pg. 5, col. 3 )
LINTON - BUSHMAN - On Saturday [05/30/1953] afternoon in the Coleta Evangelical United Brethren Church, Carol Louise Bushman, daughter of Mrs. Myrtle Bushman, and the late Rothmer L. Bushman, became the bride of Merle Linton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Linton. The Rev. Wesley Norton performed the double ring ceremony at 1:30 p.m. in the presence of the immediate families of the couple. Baskets and bouquets of spring flowers were arranged in a lovely nuptial setting for the wedding. Only attendant to the bride was a life-long friend, Mrs. Harry Wenger of Mt. Vernon, Ia., as matron of honor. Darrell Nusbaum, Rock Falls, friend of the bridegroom, served as best man. The bride donned a white strapless nylon lace over taffeta gown, styled with a lace bolero which fastened at the neck and had a turn-down collar. The skirt was fully gathered and of ankle length and scatter trimmed with rosebuds. Her halo hat matched the gown and her corsage was of yellow roses. A rhinestone necklace and earrings were the bride’s gift to her attendant. A navy blue real silk sheer over taffeta gown with white accessories was chosen by the bride’s mother. The bridegroom’s mother was attired in a flower print bemberg with white accessories. Their corsages were peach colored gladiolus.
Following the ceremony a reception for 100 guests was held at the home of the bride. The refreshment table was covered with a lace cloth and was centered with the wedding cake. Double crystal candle holders with green candles and mixed spring flowers in crystal bowls were on either side of the cake. After the bridal pair made the traditional cut in their wedding cake the cutting was completed by Mrs. Douglas Burmeister of West Allis, Wis., cousin of the bride. Miss Marilyn Walker of Macomb, friend of the bride, presided at the coffee service and Miss Virginia Lindgren of Macomb, also a friend of the bride, was at the punch bowl. Mrs. Carlton Ruud of Racine, Wis., cousin of the bride, took care of the bride’s book and Mrs. Clarence Lubbs arranged the gifts. The serving was by Mrs. Keith Oncken, Milledgeville; Mrs. Harold Smith, Rock Falls; and Mrs. Robert Fredericks. Mrs. Joseph Spealman and Mrs. Martin Frankfother were in charge of decorations and Mrs. A. H. Rosenberry, Mrs. Wilbert Nicholson, Mrs. Helen Nason and Mrs. Elsworth Logan assisted in the kitchen.
When the newly weds left on their honeymoon, the bride was wearing a lime green suit with brown accessories and her corsage of red roses. She graduated from the Milledgeville High School, attended WISC at Macomb three years and is employed in the office of the Sterling-Rock Falls Clinic. Mr. Linton attended Coleta School and is employed by his father, a mason contractor. Upon their return the couple will reside in the Carbaugh house on North Main Street which they have newly furnished. Relatives from a distance who attended were Dr. and Mrs. Philo Drury of Puente, Calif., Mrs. Lucile White, Ames, Ia., Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wenger, Mt. Vernon, Ia., Mr. and Mrs. Victor Jacobson, Madison, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Paten, Indianapolis, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Shumann, Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Ruud, Mrs. Edward Jacobson of Racine, Wis.; Mrs. James Nelson and Earl, Franksville, Wis.; Mrs. Douglas Burmeister, West Allis, Wis. Others were from Alexis, Macomb, Sterling, Rock Falls, Lyndon and Milledgeville. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds)
MAXWELL - MEAKINS - The marriage of Miss Edna Marie Meakins and Mr. Arthur Howard Maxwell occurred last evening at 8 o’clock at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Meakins of near Coleta. The ceremony was performed by Rev. George Welch, pastor of the M. E. church of Fulton, assisted by Rev. Barton of Coleta. As the bridal party took their places beneath an arch from which was suspended a large white bell, Lohengrin’s wedding march was beautifully played by Dr. J. C. Maxwell on the violin accompanied by Mrs. J. C. Maxwell on the piano. After the ceremony was performed and after the bride was showered with congratulations from her host of friends about eighty in number, a sumptuous two-course luncheon was served. Four young ladies assisted in waiting on the table. The bride wore a beautiful gown of cream of cream messaline while her sister Miss Carmen who acted as maid of honor wore a pretty blue messaline gown which was daintily trimmed in Irish lace. The color scheme was pink and white and the colors were carried out throughout the home. Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell were the recipients of many useful gifts. The out of town guests were Mrs. Minnie Harding of Chicago, Miss Winnie Chaffee of DeKalb, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Meakins and family of Morrison, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Leinbach of Lyndon, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Overholser and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Guy Jacobs, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cronister, Mrs. E. W. Pittman, Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Maxwell of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell will make their home with the bride’s parents until spring afte which they will go to housekeeping. Their many firends extend congratulations. (From Larry Reynolds / Sterling Gazette 20 Nov 1912)
MAXWELL - SAMPSON - The wedding of Owen M. Maxwell and Miss Nellie Sampson was solemnized at the parsonage of the East Jordan church by the pastor, Rev. M. B. Leach, who received the vows at 7:30 o’clock Wednesday evening 2/22/1922. The bride was attired in a navy blue suit with hat to match and carried flowers. They were attended by the father and mother of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. William Maxwell, and the groom’s brother, Earl Maxwell. The groom is one of the young and progressive farmers of this community and he and his bride will go to house keeping March 1, 1922 on the Marcellus Kidder farm. The bride is a very estimable young lady and has been living in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Jacobs on the Freeport road. She came here from Wayne City, Ill. After the wedding a number of friends of the young couple came to the parsonage where they held a reception for them, offering best wishes for a long and happy wedded life. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds/The Sterling Daily Gazette, February 23, 1922, page 2, column 4)
MAXWELL - THOMAS - At 7:00 o’clock Saturday [12/24/1921] evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. G Thomas, 608 Third avenue, Rock Falls, occurred the marriage of their adopted niece, Miss Grace Arabella Thomas, to Floyd LeRoy Maxwell, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Maxwell, living in [sic] the Freeport road, Sterling.
The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev. A. E. Simester, pastor of the Rock Falls Methodist church, in the presence of a company of immediate relatives. The bride was married in a gown of navy blue silk jersey. She has lived in Rock Falls nearly al her life, coming here when a small girl from the eat to make her home with Mr. [text missing] Rock Falls grade and high school and has been an efficient operator at the Illinois Bell Telephone company.
The groom is a splendid young man and is proprietor of the Highway Garage in Sterling. For a short time Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell will be at the Thomas home, but plan to make their home in Sterling. They have the best wishes from their hosts of friends. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, December 27,1921, page 3, column 5.)
McKENNA - LeFevre - Nuptial mass was celebrated in the Sacred Heart church Wednesday [07/28/1926] morning at 6:30 o’clock, when Miss Marie Cecilia LeFevre of Sterling and Joseph Patrick McKenna of Montmorency were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. The Rev. Father Michael Krug read the impressive ring service and officiated during the mass. The wedding music was furnished by the church organist, Mrs. F. B. Forster. Relatives and friends of the young couple gathered in the church auditorium to witness their marriage.The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Vera LeFevre, of this city, and the bridegroom by his brother, Lloyd McKenna, of Montmorency. The bride was charmingly gowned in powder blue georgette crepe with a hat to match and accessories encoustume. She wore a handsome corsage bouquet of bride’s roses. The bridesmaid’s gown was fashioned of pink georgette crepe and she wore a tan hat, with harmonizing accessories. Following the wedding mass the bridal couple and their attendants motored to the home of the bride’s parents, 1010 East Sixth street, where an elaborate wedding breakfast was served. Covers were laid at a large bride’s table which was attractively decorated with a pink and white color scheme, chosen by the bride. Both the bride and bridegroom are well known in Sterling and vicinity, where they have spent practically all of their lives. They are highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends, who join in wishing them much happiness and joy in their wedded life. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. LeFevre of Sterling. Mr. and Mrs. Mckenna departed by motor during the morning for a wedding trip, their destination being kept secret from their relatives and friends. After their return they will be at home on a farm south of the river, where they have furnished an attractive home, which is awaiting their occupancy. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, July 31, 1926, page 7, column 1)
MEAKINS - Sucher Wednesday evening, Feb. 10, 1915 at the home of Rev. W. F. Berge, Emerson, occurred the marriage of Cloid Edwin Meakins of Morrison and Miss Lillian Cathryn Sucher of Fair Haven. Promptly at 6 o’clock they were united in holy matrimony, the beautiful ring ceremony being used. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Milroy acted as best man and bridesmaid. Immediately after the ceremony they went to the home of the groom’s parents where a wedding supper was prepared for them. The groom is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meakins of Morrison and is an industrious young farmer of good habits, and has many friends who wish him much joy and happiness in wedded life. The bride is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sucher of Fair Haven and is a talented and acomplished young lady possessed of a beautiful character. She is very highly spoken of in the community of Fair Haven and in the church where she always rendered her services when called upon. Her many friends wish her a happy and prosperous journey through life with her companion. The young people, after spending a short honeymoon with friends in Freeport and Rockford, will go to housekeeping on a farm about three miles northeast of Morrison. Here Mr. and Mrs. Meakins will be at home to their friends after March 1. May peace, joy and prosperity be their heritage through life. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Standard, February 11, 1915, page 3, column 2)
MEISEL - LANE - The marriage of Miss Maxine Lane and Richard Meisel, both of Rock Falls, was solemnized Wednesday morning in Morrison. Rev. M. Theodore Dierks officiated at the parsonage to the St. Peter's Lutheran church. They were unattended. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Lane, and the groom is the son of Mrs. Anna Meisel of Rock Falls. Already the couple have gone to housekeeping in Sterling, where the groom has employment with the National Mfg. Co. Their friends wish Mr. and Mrs. Meisel a happy wedded life. (Contributed by Melva Taylor - The Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois March 7, 1929 - Thursday, pg. 9, col. 4
MEYER - SNAVELY Miss Emma Catherine Snavely and Adam Meyer were quietly married at five o’clock Thursday [06/28/1917] afternoon at the Presbyterian manse, by Rev. Chester M. Irwin. Mrs. Irwin and Mrs. Isaac Hoover were the only witnesses of the ceremony. After the wedding, Mr. and Mrs. Meyer left at once for Chicago, where they will remain for a few days before returning to make their home in Sterling. Mrs. Meyer is a daughter of Mrs. Rebecca Snavely of Sterling and is well known by a large circle of friends. She is a young lady of attractive personality and pleasant disposition, and has demonstrated unusual ability in several business positions she has occupied. Mr. Meyer has been a resident of this city and vicinity since boyhood, and of late years has been proprietor of a thriving implement business at Coleta, which he will continue to operate, though he will make his home in Sterling. He is popular in both communities where he is recognized as a man of highest integrity and business judgement. The best wishes of a large circle of friends will go with the young couple throughout their lives. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, June 29, 1917, page 5, column 1)
MEYERS - SNAVELY A pretty home wedding was solemnized this afternoon at 3 o’clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Snavey on Seventh avenue, when their daughter, Miss Mabel, became the bride of Mr. Harry Edgar Meyers of Garden, Kan. The color scheme of pink and white prevailed throughout the rooms which had the charm of artistic simplicity. Pink and white streamers were stretched from the corners of the rooms to the chandlelier where they were festooned about the light fixtures, while large vases of cut flowers dotted about the rooms added the floral touch. A company of fifty relatives and intimate friends witnessed the service which was impressively spoken by Rev. Frank Meyers, pastor of the Brethren church of Polo. The ceremony hour was announced by the soft strains of Lohengrin’s wedding march, played by Mrs. Frank Meyers of Polo, as the bridal party entered and took their places at an improvised altar in one corner of the parlor, banked with palms and ferns and cut flowers, tulips being used in profusion, over which a large white wedding bell was suspended. The bride made a charming picture in a gown of white embroidered voile trimmed in satin and lace and carried a shower bouquet of bride’s roses. After the felicitations had been showered upon the bridal couple the guests repaired to the dining room where a four course wedding dinner was served. The center of the table was marked with a large bouquet of tulips. Here as in other rooms palms and potted plants intermingled with cut flowers converted the dining room into a bower of beauty. Mrs. Thomas catered while the bride’s four nieces, Misses Edna LeFevre, Verna Book, Hazel Book and Helen Snavely served. The waiters were all attired in white dresses with wide pink girdles. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Snavely and has lived in this city the greater part of her life where she attended the Sterling public schools and also the township high school. She is very popular in the social life of Sterling and is a staunch member of the Brethren church, where she is a faithful worker, and has done much for the church. She is a young lady of winning and charming disposition and has won for herself a large circle of friends who are extending their best wishes for a long and happy wedded life. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Meyers of Garden, Kan. and is well known in this city having made his home here a number of years ago. He is a graduate of McPherson College at McPherson, Kan. and is one of the prosperous young farmers of Garden, Kan. His hosts of friends are extending their heartiest congratulations on the happy event. Mr. and Mrs. Meyers will leave on the evening train for Chicago where they will spend their honeymoon, later going to reside on a farm owned by the groom in Garden, where they will be at home to their many firends. Rev. and Mrs. Frank Meyers of Polo were the only out of town guests. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Standard, April 21, 1915, page 3, column 1)
MINSON - DENNISON Saturday afternoon (March 15, 1947) Miss Beulah Denison and Berl Minson plighted marriage vows in the Rock Falls Methodist church, where the Rev. Wayne Leighty read a single ring service at four o'clock. There was a large company of guests, relatives and friends of the young couple. Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Wise of Sterling, were the attendants. Preceding the ceremony, Miss Ethel Blair played an organ prelude and Mrs. Edgar Wolfe sang "Because" and "O Promise Me." After the vows were taken Mrs. Wolfe's number was "The Lord's Prayer." The bride was smartly clad in a fawn colored wool suit and matching accessories. Her flowers were pink rosebuds. Mrs. Wise wore a grey suit with black trim and black accessories, with a white carnation corsage. The men had white carnation boutonnieres. A reception for 45 guests took place in the bride's home at 514 West Fourth street. The decorations were large white wedding bells and pink and white streamers. A five tiered wedding cake with a bridal ornament topping it graced the refreshment table. After the bridal couple had cut the first piece of cake it was served by the bride's niece, Mrs. Sidney Gebhardt. Miss Kenneth Fritz poured and Miss Dorothy Morris registered the guests in the bride's boo;k. The refreshments were in charge of Mrs. Ben Oatman. The newlyweds departed for a honeymoon in southern Illinois and will visit the bridegroom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Minson, sr., in Marissa, Ill. They will reside at 514 West Fourth street. Mrs. Minson, a graduate of Rock Falls Township high school, is employed in the office of the Sterling Traffic Bureau. Mr. Minson, a veteran of two and one half years of service in the European theater of war, was taken prisoner by the Germans during the Battle of the Bulge. He is employed in construction work. Out of town wedding guests were Mrs. Bonnie Newman of Tampico, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. VanDeMark of Ohio, Misses Mildred Borgstede and Jeanette Balderston of Chicago, Mrs. Mary E. Wolf of Walnut, Mrs. Irene Smith of New Bedford, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Volkert of Paw Paw, Mrs. Frank Stultz, Mrs. Helen Denison, Misses Lydia and Mabel Denison, Dr. J. M. Miley, Mr. and Mrs. Paul VanOosten, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Reece, Miss Darlene Lanning and Grant Barton of Dixon. (Contributed by Melva Taylor - The Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois March 17, 1947 - Monday, pg. 6, col. 4)
MUNZ - MANNING - Miss Lucy Manning of Milledgeville and Mr. William Munz of near Coleta were united in marriage last evening at 4:30 o’clock at the St. Paul’s German Lutheran church, Rev. Schneider, officiating. The couple were unattended. Mrs. Munz was charmingly attired in a pink silk dress and a black picture hat. The couple will not take a trip at present but will go at once to house keeping on the groom’s farm near Coleta. Mrs. Munz is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Manning of Milledgeville and has many friends in that place. Mr. Munz is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Munz of this city and is well thought of by all who know him. They are today receiving hearty congratulations from many friends. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds / Sterling Gazette 16 Jan. 1913)
OLSSON - HERBON- Milford J. Olsson and Marian L. Herbon of Tampico, stole a march on their many young friends here and were quietly married at the M. E. parsonage in Tampico by Rev. I. A Woodrow at 2 o'clock Thursday. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Lester Jacobs. They are both well known residents of Tampico. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Herbon and is very popular in the circle in which she moves. The groom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Olsson of Tampico and is a splended young man of admirable qualities,. The bride wore a dress of French blue satin charmeuse and looked very charming. Immediately after the ceremony they left for a short honeymoon trip unannounced to their friends as to their destination. A large reception will be tendered them by the parents of the bride on Saturday evening. They will be at home to their many friends March 1st. on the old Olsson homestead farm north of Tampico. (Contributed by Melva Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois January 4, 1926 - Monday, pg 7, col. 2)
OVERLY - HOWE Earl Ross Overly of Lyndon and Susannah Howe of Morrison were married at the Methodist parsonage in Sterling at 4:30 Wednesday [03/17/1920] afternoon. The young people were accompanied by Miss Gladys Baker of Morrison. They spent the evening with Sterling friends and later returned to Morrison. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Howe of East High street. She is a very attractive young lady and has been employed for some time by the Morrison Telephone company. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Overly of Lyndon, near which city the newlyweds will reside. Friends in this city and vicinity extend best wishes. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, March 19, 1920, page 8, column 2)
PEUGH - DEETS - At 2 o’clock Tuesday [12/24/1912] afternoon, Mr. Herman Peugh and Miss Kathryn Deets, two of Coleta’s best and most respected young people, called on Rev. Charles A. Stevens, at his home, and were quietly united in marriage. Both are children of prosperous farmers. The young couple took the afternoon Burlington for the west, where they will spend about two months seeing the sights in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, California and Utah. On their return they will probably settle down upon the farm of Will Peugh, father of the groom, who recently bought property in Sterling, The young people have many friends who wish them a long and happy life. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds from The Sterling Evening Gazette, December 26, 1912)
PROPHETER - SMITH - The marriage of Miss Goldie E Smith and William J. Propheter took place this afternoon (11 October 1910) at 3 o’clock at the parsonage of the Rock Falls Methodist church. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J.F. Clancy, pastor of this church, who came down from the conference at Dixon on purpose to perform the service so much of interest to these young people. The bride was dressed in a beautiful blue traveling suit. They were attended by Miss Mamie Propheter, a sister of the groom, and John Smith, a brother of the bride. After the ceremony, the wedding party repaired to the home of the bride east of Sterling a mile where a fine wedding supper was enjoyed. After a short time visiting among relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Propheter will go to housekeeping in a home already furnished on Fifth street, Rock Falls. They will be at home to their families after October 20. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Smith, well known people of this city. For some time he was a motorman on the street cars. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Propheter of Dixon Avenue, Rock Falls. The young man has a good position as disc grinder at the International Harvester works. He is a hustling young man and has many friends who will be glad to hear of his good fortune.
Contributed by Debbie Thornmahlen - Sterling Daily Gazette – Sterling, Illinois October 11, 1910 Page 1 – Column 6
RAPP - ACKERMAN - Ira D. Rapp and Miss Florence M. Ackerman, the former of Loraine and the latter of Prophetstown were married Tuesday [12/10/1912] in Morrison, Ill., Rev. W. J. Abel performing the ceremony in the M. E. parsonage. The couple were accompanied to the city by brother of the groom and a lady friend as witnesses, they also acted as best man and lady. Miss Ackerman is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Ackerman who live southwest of town about five miles. She is a lady highly respected by her acquaintances. Mr. Rapp who lives in Loraine, adjacent town and is a young man worthy of any lady. The couple will spend a short time on a western trip when they will return home. In the spring they will start their fortune on a farm in Loraine.
SCHUTT - ZARR - Miss Ruth Zarr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Zarr of the Woodward Bluff community, and Glenn M. Schutt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn S. Schutt of Rock Falls, were united in marriage at St. Johns Lutheran church, Sterling, Friday afternoon. The Rev. Alfred Grew, D.D., performed the double ring ceremony which was witnessed by the families of the contracting parties. They were attended by Miss Betty Hand of Hume and William Bollman of Lyndon. The bride's marriage gown was a light blue street dress with brown accessories and she wore an orchid corsage. Her attendant wore a wool dress of gold with brown accessories and a corsage of gardenias. Mrs. Zarr wore a two-piece dress of fuscia crepe and a corsage of white carnations. The groom's mother wore a medium blue crepe dress and a corsage of pink carnations. A wedding dinner was served at the Lincoln hotel to the bridal party following the ceremony. A two tier wedding cake with minature bride and groom centered the table. Decorations were blue and white. The young couple left for a short honeymoon and upon their return will make their home with Mr. Schutt's parents while their home is being built. Mrs. Schutt attended the Woodward Bluff school before entering the Prophetstown high school, from which she graduated in 1944. Mr. Schutt, now assisting his father on the farm, graduated from the Rock Falls high school in 1942. (Contributed by Melva Taylor - Prophetstown Echo, Prophetstown, Illinois Octobeer 17, 1945 - Wednesday, pg. 1, col. 4 )
SIEFKEN - KOHLER - Clarence Robert Siefken, son of Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Siefkin of Clyde, and Miss Gladys Elvyar Kahler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kahler of Fair Haven, were united in marriage at 10:30 Wednesday forenoon at the Methodist parsonage in this city by Rev. P. R. McMahan, the double ring service being used. The young people were accompanied by the parents of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kahler, at whose home a wedding dinner was later participated in by a number of relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Siefken will reside on the arm in Clyde now conducted by the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Seifken, who will move to Morrison March first. Their friends in the community extend good wishes for good fortune in the coming years. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds /Clarence Robert Siefken, son of Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Siefkin [sic] of Clyde, and Miss Gladys Elvyar Kahler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kahler of Fair Haven, were united in marriage at 10:30 Wednesday forenoon at the Methodist parsonage in this city by Rev. P. R. McMahan, the double ring service being used. The young people were accompanied by the parents of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kahler, at whose home a wedding dinner was later participated in by a number of relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Siefken will reside on the arm in Clyde now conducted by the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Seifken, who will move to Morrison March first. Their friends in the community extend good wishes for good fortune in the coming years.)
SMITH - BOGOTT - Announcement is made today of the coming marriage of John Smith, Jr., and Miss Iva Bogott, May 22 at high noon at the English Lutheran parsonage by the pastor, Rev. E. C. Harris. After the services at the parsonage the bride and groom together with the immediate relatives will go to the home of the groom where a wedding dinner will be served after which the newly wedded couple will take a trip to Chicago where they will visit relatives for a week. The bride to be is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bogott of Gap Grove and is a charming young lady who is well worthy of the one she has chosen as a life partner. Mr. Smith is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Smith of Woodburn avenue and holds a good position with the Russell, Burdsall & Ward factory and is an exemplary young man who has hundreds of friends in this city. He owns a nice property on Woodburn avenue and has it nicely furnished, ready to go to housekeeping on their return from Chicago. (From Larry Reynolds)
Wedding -- The marriage of Miss Iva Bogott and John Schmitt occurred today at high noon at the German Lutheran parsonage, Rev. F. W. Schneider performed the ceremony. After the ceremony at the parsonage the bride and groom together with the immediate relatives went to the home of the groom where a wedding dinner was served, after which the newly wedded couple left for a trip to Chicago where they will visit relatives for a week. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bogott of Gap Grove and is a charming young lady. Mr. Schmitt is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Schmitt of Woodburn avenue and holds a good position with the Russell, Birdsall & Ward factory. He is an excellent young man who has a host of friends who extend congratulations. They will go to housekeeping immediately on their return from Chicago, on Woodburn avenue where the groom has a home nicely furnished.
SMITH - CULVER - Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Smith announce the marriage of their son Merle Smith to Miss Nita Culver of Clinton, Ia., which occurred Saturday afternoon (15 Nov 1930) in Dixon. The single ring ceremony was performed by Rev. A.T. Stephenson at 4 o’clock in the parsonage of the Methodist church. They were attended by Miss Marie Smith, sister of the groom and Lawrence Thomas. The bride was attired in a gown of light blue crepe de chine and accessories to match. Miss Smith wore dark green printed crepe. Following their marriage the couple went to Clinton for a visit with the bride’s parents. They returned to Sterling and will reside here. Mr. Smith is employed at the Northwestern Barb Wire Co. Many friends wish the couple many happy years of wedded life.
Contributed by Debbie Thornmahlen - Sterling Daily Gazette – Sterling Illinois November 18, 1930 Page 12 – Column 6
SNAVELY - TODD - Dr. Ralph Snavely of Sterling and Miss Landa I. Todd of Manassas, Va., are to be united in marriage Saturday afternoon, Dec. 5, at 4 o’clock at the parsonage of the Rogers Park Presbyterian church in Chicago. The ceremony is to be performed by Rev. Charles Gorman Richards, pastor of the church and former pastor of the Sterling Presbyterian church, of which Dr. Snavely is a member. Members of the families of the bride and groom will not go to Chicago to witness the ceremony, it being the desire of both of the contracting parties to have a private parsonage wedding, without social features in the way of a reception and dinner in connection with the ceremony. The doctor and his bride will spend a few days in Chicago and will be at home to their friends after the first of January in the Gazette apartments in Sterling. Dr. Snavely is a on of Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Snavely, 406 Seventh avenue, Sterling, and is a member of one of the oldest and best known families of Whiteside county. He was graduated from the Sterling township high school with the class of 1916, after which he took three years of academic work at Northwestern university, Evanston, and he was graduated from the University of Illinois School of Medicine in Chicago with the class of ‘24. he is a member of Phi Rho Sigma medical fraternity. After serving as intern in the St. Louis city hospital, Dr. Snavely began the practice of medicine in Sterling. He now has charge of the practice of Dr. W. H. Perry, while the latter is taking a post graduate course in special work in Vienna, Austria. Dr. Snavely is one of this city’s most highly thought of young men and has a wide circle of friends who will be glad to welcome his bride to Sterling. Miss Todd is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Todd of Manassa, Va. She is a graduate of the nurses’ training school of the Johns Hopkins hospital in Baltimore, Md., and has recently been connected with the University of Michigan hospital at Ann Arbor. She and Dr. Snavely first met when they were both engaged in professional work in the St. Louis City hospital. (contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, December 5, 1925)
STONER - HETTLER : Simon Stoner and Mrs. Alice E. Hettler, both of this city were married Tuesday [10/27/1914] evening about 7 o’clock, the Rev. E. C. Harris, pastor of the St. John’s Lutheran church of Sterling. Mr. and Mrs. Stoner left this morning early for Chicago where they will spend a few days in that city on a wedding tour. They have rented the east half of the Richard Shultz house on Dixon avenue and will go to house keeping at once in these rooms. The groom has been a resident of this city for a great many years. He is very much thought of by the entire city. The bride is a nurse of high reputation and has been for several years. Hers is an enviable record and the medical fraternity will miss her services with their sick. She formerly came from Dixon where she also is much thought of. The news of their marriage will come as a great surprise as they have kept the matter quiet. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds)
WALLINGFORD - NANCE Miss Elsie Nance and Edwin J. Wallingford, of this city were united in marriage, Thursday, Nov. 30, 1916 by Rev. Robbins, of the Christian church. The couple were married at the church parsonage and were attended by the groom’s sister, Miss Gladys Wallingford, Hal Bixby, Miss Winifred Given and Anton Ross. The bride wore a handsome blue tailored suit, and after the ceremony the party returned to the bride’s home, where a delicious two-course dinner was served. The table was beautifully decorated and a large bouquet of white flowers formed the center piece. Mr. and Mrs. Wallingford will make their home in Sterling. Mrs. Wallingford is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Nance, and is a lady of refinement. Mr. Wallingford is the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Wallingford of Erie, and is a youg man of good character. The bride received many beautiful presents which shows the high esteem in which she is held by her many friends who will join in wishing them a happy married life. The following were the guests: Mr. and Mrs. James Nance, Miss Bertha Nance, Mr. and Mrs. John Bushman, Mr. and Mrs. Harlem Bushman, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jones, Mrs. J. H. Becker, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Becker, Anton Ross, Clarence Wallingford, Hal Bixby, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Behler and son, of Morrison, Mrs. Luther Wallingford and Miss Gladys Wallingford of Erie, and Miss Winnifred Given of Fenton. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, December 4, 1916)
WISE - BURKHOLDER Announcement is made of the marriage of Miss Lula Burkholder and Russell Wise, two popular Sterling young people, which occurred in Chicago on Saturday [01/24/1925]. The ceremony was performed at 8 o’clock at a Methodist parsonage on the west side, by Rev. Smith. The single ring service was used. Sunday the young couple visited with Mr. and Mrs. Burce Gebhardt, formerly of Sterling, and returned here on Sunday night. Both young people are graduates of the Sterling township high school. The groom also attended Wabash college, where he was one of the football stars. For the present Mr. and Mrs. Wise expect to make their home with his parents Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Wise, 709 West Wallace street. Later they probably will make their home in Milwaukee, Wis. The best wishes of a host of friends are extended to the couple. Monday evening an elaborate wedding dinner was given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Wise at the home of the bride’s grandmother, Mrs. Addie L. Talbott, 1011 Fifth avenue. The guests were relatives and friends of both young people. A feature of the dinner was a very large wedding cake which was baked by grandparents of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Strong. It displayed the skill in culnary art of Mr. and Mrs. Strong. The cake was six tiers high an covered with stars and adorned on top with a confection bridal bouquet. It required thirty-eight eggs to bake it and it weighed 40 pounds. The colors used on the cake were green and delicate pink. After the dinner a reception was tendered to the newly married couple. (contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, January 27, 1925, page 6, column 5)
WOODIN - HURLESS - A quiet wedding took place at the parsonage on Saturday [10/09/1920] evening, when Rev. Sanford united in marriage Mr. Walter Woodin and Mrs. Nora Hurless, both of Eagle Point. The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Forney, Mrs. Forney being a sister of the bride. The ring ceremony was used. The bride wore a gown of blue satin, while the groom was attired in conventional black. Mrs. Woodin has lived a number of years in this community and her many friends wish her much happiness. She is a member of the Brick church and Sunday school. Mr. Woodin has lived all his life in this community. He is the son of Hiram Woodin, who passed away two years ago. He is one of our most prosperous farmers. The happy couple left for a trip to St. Paul at 10 o’clock Saturday evening and after an extended visit will be at home at Eagle Point. (contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Express, October 13, 1920, page 9, column 3)

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