Cherokee County, Iowa Marriage Announcements Denslow ~ Brace One of those pleasant events wherein two hearts are made to beat as one, and two souls start out in life together with heart and hand, took place at the residence of G. C. Brace, Larrabee, Iowa, on last Tuesday evening, Nov 8th, when Mr. Albert M. Denslow and Miss Cora E. Brace were joined in the bonds of holy matrimony by the Rev. T. J. Gray of Meriden, Iowa. A large number of friends and relatives, almost a hundred, had gathered together by invitation from Illinois, Cherokee, and the immediate neighborhood about Larrabee to witness the ceremony. The father and mother of the bride, whose affections have always been adoration, were anxious that their daughter should have a "big wedding," and such it was in every sense of the word. A sumptuous meal had been prepared for the newly married couple and their invited guests; and so after the ceremony was performed, and the congratulations were bestowed upon the bride and groom, all were permitted to surround the table loaded with a bountiful supply of provisions. It was surely a rich feast of good things. The occasion was one of joy and happiness to all who where present. Great credit is to be given Mrs. L. F. Denslow and Miss Etta Jordon, whose supervision was the wisest and most pleasing, and who made all the guests feel comfortable and at home. The newly married couple were the thankful recipients of many presents. Following is the list of presents and donors: John Umhoefer and wife, Cherokee-Silver castor. J.P.B. Primrose and wife, Cherokee-Set silver knives. Wm. Emerson and wife, Cherokee-Stand lamp. C.M. Denslow and wife, Cherokee-Chamber set. Freddie Denslow, Cherokee-Lantern and potato-masher. R. Bain and wife, Cherokee-One set of sliver tea spoons. H.B. Streever and wife, Cedar township-Set of glassware. Mr. A. Jordan and Mrs. Webb, Cherokee-Amber water set. Miss Etta Jordan, H.S. Eddy and wife, H. C. Eddy and wife and D. S. Humphreys, Larrabee-Silver pickle castor. Mr. Dishaw and wife-Silver butter knife and stand lamp. Jennie, Henry and Willie Montgomery-Set of silver tea spoons. Mrs. Samuel Leonard, Savanna, Illinois-Silver sugar spoon and butter knife. Miss Florence Libby-Chair tidy. Miss Addie Romley, Rochelle, Illinois-Picture scarf and tidy. Miss Florence Carpenter-Two silver napkin rings and sugar spoon. Mr. L.D. Reese and wife, and F. Collier, Rochelle, Illinois-One dozen silver knives and forks. G.C. Brace and wife-Set of chairs and dishes. Mr. Carnahan and wife-Plush clock. James Lawson and wife-Silver orange knife. E.S. Carnahan and wife-Amber water set. Miss Mabel Libby-Cut glass vinegar bottle. E. Fowler and wife-Water pitcher. David Jones and wife-stand lamp. Miss Flora Holley-Boquet and silver holder. Mr. Wilbur Libby-Steroscope and views. Martin Denslow and wife-Rocking chair. Mr. Bertin Denslow-Glass rolling pin. Miss Dela Flowler-Glass pickle dish. Mr. Samuel Primrose-Full set of tinware. Jonas Lockwood and wife-Table linen. Miss Jennie Denslow-One pair towels. Rev. Keith and wife-One dozen napkins. Samuel Scott and wife-table linen and towels. Edward and Olie Weaver-Table linen and napkins. Mr. Jordan and wife-Table linen, towels and shears. George Weaver and wife-Bed spread. H. L. Brookfield and wife-Bed spread. Mr. Wm. Jordan-One box Havanna (sic) cigars. Willie Brace-Toilet set. E. F. Crawford and wife-Dozen napkins. Miss Mamie Dishaw-One dozen napkins. William Brownson and wife, Cherokee-Singer sewing machine. The young couple will soon take up their residence 1 ½ miles west of Larrabee. Long may peace, happiness and prosperity attend them. [From Great-grandmother’s scrapbook, submitted by Christy Kelson] Copyright © Genealogy Trails All data on this website is Copyright by Genealogy Trails with full rights reserved for original submitters.