Mills County
Marriages
Donelan ~ Wells Two of Mills County's Popular Young People Quietly Married Married—At St. Luke's Episcopal church, Plattsmouth, Neb., January 12th, 1901, Miss Winifred Florence Wells and Dr. Frank Edmund Donelan. Those people who are in the habit of reading Sunday papers were surprised upon opening their Council Bluffs or Omaha paper last Sunday morning to read a dispatch from Glenwood telling of the marriage the day before at Plattsmouth of Dr. Frank E. Donelan of this city to Miss Winifred Wells of Tabor. It seems the couple had quietly boarded the three o'clock train Saturday afternoon for Plattsmouth where an old friend of the Donelan family secured in the person of Rev. Mr. Burgess who administered the marriage vows, the ceremony occurring at 4 o'clock at St. Luke's Episcopal church. By 5 o'clock, two hours later, they had returned to Glenwood and but very few were the wiser for the transaction in which Cupid had played the principal role. At Plattsmouth however matters had been somewhat prearranged and a small company of the groom's relatives were present at the marriage service, Mr. Ed. Fitzgerald and Mrs. A. Baxter Smith accompanying the couple to the altar. Dr. Donelan is a well known young physician of Glenwood, being associated in the practice of medicine with his brother, Dr. Jas. M. Donelan. He has lived all his life in Glenwood where he was born and attained to manhood. Being skilled in his profession he enjoys a good practice. As a citizen and man he commands the respect and esteem of those with whom he has lived from boyhood up. "Dr. Frank," as he is familiarly known, is likewise proficient in a musical line and there has not been an orchestra, or band or musical club of any kind in Glenwood in recent years with which he has not been connected. In fact, it was this mutual fondness for music that brought about largely the marriage of these estimable young people. Miss Wells, the bride, is an accomplished musician in addition to her other charms of character. She has been visiting Glenwood for several years past, and has made many friends both in a social and professional way. For some time past she has been employed as soloist in the Hansom Park Methodist church at Omaha, being a vocalist of recognized ability. Miss Wells who has lived all her life in Tabor is a graduate of Tabor college, finishing in music at the well known New England Conservatory of Music of Boston, and later taking a six months' course in voice culture in New York City. She will be gladly welcomed to the social and musical circles of our city. The OPINION extends hearty congratulations to this worthy couple and wishes for them much happiness. Dr. and Mrs. Donelan will be at home in Glenwood to their friends after Tuesday, Jan. 22nd. [Glenwood Opinion, Glenwood, Iowa, Published January 17, 1901, submitted by C. Danielson]
Estes ~ Adams Popular Stock Yards Man Weds A South Omaha Belle Dick Estes, a well known Mills county boy was married at South Omaha Tuesday. Last evening's Journal Stockman contains the following concerning the event: Cards are out announcing the wedding yesterday afternoon at the residence of W. L. Hoops, Twenty-fifth and Grant streets, Omaha, of Richard C. Estes and Miss Clara V. Adams, both of this city. Dick has long been on of the most popular young men around the yards, and his bride is the charming daughter of the late Ben S. Adams. After a short wedding trip through the south the young couple will make their home near Glenwood, Iowa. [Glenwood Opinoin, Glenwood, Iowa, Published January 16, 1902]
Submitted by Cathy Danielson
Jens ~ Deitchler Albert William Jens of Glenwood and Charlotte Deitchler of Mineola were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Deitchler, Tuesday, February 12. The young couple will reside on a farm. The Opinion joins their many friends in extending congratulations. [Glenwood Opinion, Glenwood, Iowa, Published February 14, 1918, submitted by C. Danielson]
Reno ~ Claiborne Mark Reno and Maud Alice Claiborne, the former well known Glenwood young people were married at the home of the bride's mother at Des Moines last Thursday. The Evening Capitol says of the event: A quiet home wedding occurred at the home of the bride, 756 Twentieth street today at 1 o'clock when Miss Maud Alice Claiborne and Mrs. M. M. Reno were united in marriage. The bride was formerly a teacher in the public schools of Des Moines, and the groom is traveling auditor for the Burlington railroad. Mendelsshon's wedding march was played by Mrs. R. P. Leachman. Miss Virginia West of Osceola, Neb., was maid of honor, with Mr. R. R. Bennett of Davenport, Ia., for best man, Messrs. R. P. Leachman and C. Fred Claiborne were ushers. J. B. Claiborne gave the bride away. Rev. Cathell officiated. The house decorations were in white and pink, and the bride was dressed in white liberty silk, with pearl trimmings and carried white roses. The maid of honor wore a white silk mull over pink and carried a shower bouquet. After the ceremony, a four course luncheon was served, the Misses Lelbert assisting. Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Reno left over the Burlington at 3:15 today for a two weeks' trip in the east. They will be at home to friends' in La Crosse, Wis., February 1. [Glenwood Opinoin, Glenwood, Iowa, Published January 16, 1902]
Submitted by Cathy Danielson
Tasto ~ Miller Herman Tasto and Miss Laura Miller were married Tuesday, February 5th at high noon at the home of the bride's parents, Rev. O. Sitzer officiating. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Cord Tasto and the bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller, both living north of Mineola in Keg Creek township. The young couple will be at home to their many friends on Mr. Tasto's farm after a two weeks wedding trip to Chicago, Milwaukee, Marion, Wis.; St. Paul, Minnesota. [Glenwood Opinion, Glenwood, Iowa, Published February 14, 1918, submitted by C. Danielson]
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