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Carney-Griep

A very pretty home wedding occurred at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Carney, four miles east of Bigelow, Wednesday evening, April 20, at six o'clock. The bride was Miss Edna, their oldest daughter, and the groom Fred Griep, of Movile , Iowa . The wedding was strictly private, only the most intimate friends being present. The young couple will make their home on the groom's farm in Iowa .

Worthington Globe April 21, 1910

Joens-Ferris

On Wednesday, April 20th, at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Lew Loafman, occurred the marriage of Miss Emma Joens and Ben Ferris, of Wilmont, Rev. Jennings, D.D. officiating.

The bride was prettily attired in white silk embroidery and carried a boquet of pink and white carnations and smilax. She was attended by her sister, Miss Elanor Joens, and her cousin, Miss Martha Peters and the groom by Messrs. John Joens and Oscar Howard.

After the ceremony a wedding supper was served. The following were guests Mr. and Mrs. Peter Joens and son, John, of Trosky, Mrs. Ed. Gerts and daughter, Bernice, of Luverne, Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Loafman, Christ Peters and family, Henry Fletcher and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Tillman.

In the evening a few invited guests were present at a reception. Among them were: Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Keith, Emma Schaet, Mr. and Mrs. H. Lutherman, H.D. Barnard, William Sisterman, Lawrence Young, Ed. Kizer and daughter, Minnie, Eva Coyer, Wm Rogers and Geo. Cambell.

The young couple will make their home four miles east of Wilmont, where they have already gone to housekeeping. Our best wishes go with them.

Worthington Globe May 5 1910

Horman-Pass

Joe Pass and Miss Mary Horman were united in marriage at the Catholic church in Lismore on Tuesday, Rev. Father Grave officiating. The bride is one of Lismore's most prominent young ladies and the groom is no stranger to our people. He was employed for some time in the Worthington State Bank and resigned his position to accept the cashier ship of a bank at Crosby , N.D. , which position he now holds. The happy couple were in Worthington a short time Tuesday on their way to their home at Crosby . They will also visit a week at the twin cities. The many friends of the young people in Worthington and vicinity joins with the Globe in extending congratulations and good wishes.

Worthington Globe June 30, 1910

Thompson-Warner

Miss Elizabeth S. Thompson, who was a member of the Worthington school faculty the past two years, was married at the home of Mrs. Arthur Cragg, in Minneapolis , June 11. The happy groom was A. Hugh Warner, of Minneapolis . The bride was dressed in white satin. After a short trip in the east they will be at home to their many friends at 426 Penn. Ave. N. Minneapolis . The many friends of Mrs. Warner in this city joins with the Globe in extending congratulations to the happy couple.

Worthington Globe June 23, 1910  

Fury-Langer

Miss Margaret Fury, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fury, of Kinbrae, and Mrs. Louis Langer, youngest son of Mrs. Josephine Langer, also of Kinbrae, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, on Tuesday April 19th, in the Catholic church at Dundee . The ceremony, which was performed at high mass, by Rev. Father Jeagen took place at 10 o'clock a.m. The bride was dressed in white messaline silk and was attended by Miss Eda Hoberman, and the groom by Mr. Will Fury, brother of the bride. Following the ceremony a reception was given at twelve o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, for the relatives and in the evening a dance was given in the Kinbrae hall for the many friends of the happy couple. A large number were present and the occasion an enjoyable one for all. The bride and groom are well known throughout the community and have many friends who join in wishing them many happy years of wedded bless [bliss?]. They will begin house keeping at once on the groom's farm near Kinbrae.

Worthington Globe: April 28, 1910

Rowe-Thompson

On Wednesday April 6th, at the home of the bride's parents in Little Rock township, occured the marriage of Miss Stella Rowe and Mr. Oscar Thompson by Rev. Gibbs of Rushmore. Miss Anna Rowe, cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid and Will Rowe brother of the bride was groomsman. There were about one-hundred relatives and friends present to witness the ceremony. After the ceremony a splendid wedding supper was enjoyed by all present. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Rowe, the groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Thompson. They are both well and favorably known and have a large circle of friends to wish them a long happy and prosperous life.

Worthington Globe: April 14,1910  

BLUME - STAUBUS WEDDING

A Happy Event Takes Place At The Residence of J.H. Staubus.

The residence of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Staubus on Sixth avenue was the scene of a very pretty home wedding on Tuesday evening, when their daughter, Avis, was married to Mr. Henry J. Blume. The ceremony was performed by Rev. G.A. Cahoon in the presence of a number of guests.

Miss Ura Staubus, a sister of the bride, acted as ring bearer. The bridal couple were escorted into the presence of the guests by Miss Maxwell, while Miss Grace Smith presided at the organ.

The bride wore a gown of white silk and carried a bouquet of white roses. The groom wore the conventional black.

The rooms were beautifully decorated with roses and ferns, and above the bridal pair hung drapings of lace from he center of which suspended the wedding bell.

After congratulations had been extended the party sat down to a dainty wedding banquet.

The contracting parties are well known young people of Worthington , and have a host of friends, whom the Advance joins in extending congratulations.  

Mr. and Mrs. Bloom were the recipients of many beautiful and useful gifts. They left on the early morning train for the cities. They will return and take up their residence here and will be at home to their friends after June 1st.  

Worthington Advance: April 20,1906

Bliefernicht-Meyers

The residence of Mr. and Mrs. O.W. Deichoff was the scene of a private wedding last Sunday evening, when Miss Martha Bliefernicht, a sister of Mrs. Dieckhoff, was united in bonds of holy matrimony to Mr. H.S. Meyers, our popular druggist. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Edwin W. Lanham in the presence of a few immediate relatives of the contracting parties. Mr. and Mrs. Meyers left on the night train for Omaha , where they spent a week visiting.

The bride is a most estimable young lady. She has been a resident of Worthington for four years, and for a year and half held a position as cashier in the store of Hart & Co.

The groom is one of Worthington 's prominent young business men, having been engaged in the drug business here for a number of years.  

Worthington Advance: April 27, 1906

Thueson-Blume

J.H. Blume, the genial proprietor of the Worthington steam laundry, surprised his many friends on Wednesday evening by stealing quietly out of town and getting married. The happy event took place at the pleasant farm residence of the brides' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thueson of Bigelow, the bride being their daughter Minnie. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. G.A. Cahoon of this city, and was witnessed by a large company of relatives of the contracting parties, and was followed by a wedding supper and social festivities.

The groom is one of the well known and successful young business men of this city, and has been a resident of the county for many years. The bride is a popular young lady of Bigelow township, highly esteemed by all who know her for her many womanly qualities.

Mr. and Mrs. Blume have gone to housekeeping in a house on 8th avenue owned by the groom. The Advance joins their many friends in extending congratulations.  

Worthington Advance: August 3, 1906

Poppen-Smith

The marriage of Miss Katie Poppen to Mr. Arthur E. Smith was celebrated on Wednesday afternoon at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Poppen of Summit Lake township. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J.E. Evans of Worthington in the presence of a company of relatives and friends. The usual festivities followed. The happy pair will spend a little time on a trip to South Dakota , after which they will return to Wilmont which will be their future home.  

Worthington Advance: August 10, 1906

Darling-Langley

Mr. Avin Langley of Rolette, North Dakota, and Miss Eva Darling were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Darling, in this city at six o'clock Tuesday evening. The ceremony was performed by Rev. G.A. Cahoon. Miss Sadie Darling sister of the bride was bride's maid, and Mr. Hillard best man to the groom. Mrs. Cahoon played the wedding march. A bountiful wedding supper followed the ceremony. Mr. Langley was formerly employed in J.M. Addington's barber shop and is an agreeable and capable young man. The bride is a graduate of our public schools and one of the successful teachers of the county.They will make their home at Rolette, N. Dak., for which place they departed Wednesday morning. They will no doubt (The remainder of this article was missing from the microfilm)

Worthington Advance: August 17, 1906

Barron-Rankin

Married, Wednesday evening, Aug. 15, on the beautiful farm lawn of the bride's parents, Miss Helen Barron daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alter Barron, to Rev. Joseph Rankin, of Eveleth , Minn. These two young people are in the first ranks as ideal young neighbors, friends and associates. The bride is the eldest daughter in the family having been brought up on the home farm which she is about to leave. Her character as a woman is unsurpassed having all the qualities of a perfect lady. The groom is known to most of the people of the vicinity having spent part of each summer here for a number of years. He has proven himself an excellent young man and worthy of the one whom he takes for a life partner. The ceremony was performed in the open by Rev. Gibb of Rushmore in the presence of a large number of invited guests. The young couple left on the night train for St. Paul after which they will be t home at Eveleth , Minn. where Mr. Rankin has a charge. The well wishes of scores of friends go with them and wish them the best there is thru life.  
Worthington Advance: August 17,1906

Robinson-Dodge

At the residence of the bride's parents in this city, at noon Monday, Aug. 20th, occurred the marriage of Miss Mary E. Robinson to Wilbur I. Dodge, of Sioux City, Iowa . The ceremony was performed by Rev. John Edward Evans, pastor of the Congregational Church, in the presence of the immediate friends of the contracting parties. A wedding dinner was served, following which the bridal party departed for their future home at Sioux City . Their friends extend congratulations.  
Worthington Advance: August 24, 1906

Frane-Conklin

Miss Elma Frane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Frane, of Reading , was united in marriage with Mr. Wilbur Conklin, of Toledo , Ohio , Sunday afternoon, Aug. 19th, 1906 , at four o'clock , at the home of the bride's parents. Rev. G.A. Cahoon of the Methodist Church , performed the ceremony. Mr. Conklin has for some time resided in this vicinity and the bride has grown to womanhood in this county. The Advance extends congratulations to this worthy couple and invites them to continue to make Nobles county their home.  

Worthington Advance: August 24, 1906

Jones-Tripp Nuptials.

The spacious parlors of the Hotel Maine at Round Lake , were occupied by more than a hundred guests who came to participate in the festivities attendant upon the marriage of Miss Bessie L. Tripp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Tripp of Round Lake , to Prof. Clyde S. Jones of Spencer , Iowa . The wedding march was played by Miss Marie Flentji. Miss Anna Flentji was bride's maid and Mr. David Tripp of this city acted as best man to the groom.

Rev. G.A. Cahoon pastor of the First Methodist church of Worthington performed the ceremony. A bountiful wedding repast was served. The happy couple were the recipients of many useful and valuable presents. The Worthington people who attended included the family of E.A. Tripp, Mr. and Mrs. Barber, Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Abbott, and Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Roshon. The bride has for the past two years been one of the successful teachers of this county while the groom has taught in our county schools for the past five years. Both parties are well and favorably known and they will carry with them to their new home in Spencer , Iowa , the best wishes of a host of friends.  
Worthington Advance: Dec. 7,1906

Shallers-Borst

Mr. Ernest Borst and Miss Josephine May Shallers were united in marriage by Rev. G.A. Cahoon at ten o'clock Tuesday morning at the  home of Mr. and Mrs. Cahoon. These young people are both well known and have the best wishes of a circle of friends. They will reside at Odebolt , Iowa , where the groom has a position. Mr. and Mrs. Borst left on the afternoon train for Iowa points. We would rather see our young people settle in Nobles county but extend congratulations just the same.  
Worthington Advance: Feb. 2, 1906

Worthington Advance

Friday, February 15, 1907

Married at Laramie
Fitch-North

 At Laramie, Wyoming, on Saturday, Feb. 16th, occurred the marriage of Miss Nettie Fitch to Mr. Fred North, Rev. Pierce of the M.E. church officiating. Mr. North was formerly a conductor on the Omaha line here, running between this place and Mitchell. He is employed as a switchman in the U.P. yards at Laramie. Miss Fitch is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Fitch of this city. She was for some years employed as Simplex operator in the Advance office and is a young lady of may excellent qualities. The Advance joins the friends of the contracting parties in extending congratulations.

Worthington Advance

Friday, February 8, 1907

Johnson-Bjornstad

Friday, February 15, 1907

Married
Fahy-Glasgow

Mr. Frank Glasgow and Miss M.J. Fahy were quietly married last Monday forenoon at the home of the groom on fifth avenue, Rev. Father Sherman of the Roman Catholic church officiating.

The ceremony was performed in the presence of a few intimate friends. Mr. and Mrs. Glasgow left on the afternoon train for a short wedding trip.

Mr. Glasgow is one of the substantial men of the city, being one of the directors of the Citizens National Bank, and is heavily interested in real estate. He has for many years held the responsible position of bridge superintend with the Omaha railway, his territory extending from St. James to Sioux City. He is a gentleman of many fine qualities and is held in high esteem by all who know him.

The bride has for some years been the proprietor of Worthington's most popular millinery establishment, and has gained a wide circle of friends and admirers. The Advance joins the many friends of the contracting parties in extending congratulations.

Worthington Advance

Friday, February 15, 1907
Morgan-Willardson

Miss Edith Morgan youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Morgan of this city and Mr. Frank Willardson of Osceola county, Iowa, were united in marriage by Rev. G.A. Cahoon, Wednesday evening at seven o'clock at the family residence on sixth avenue. A number of guests from out out [sic] town were present. The bride was handsomely attired in a gown of blue nuns-veiling trimmed with all-over lace. Miss Wheeler played the wedding march and Miss Willardson was bride's maid. The best man to the groom was Mr. Alfred Willardson. A bonteous [sic] wedding supper was served. Many useful and beautiful gifts were presented the happy couple. Mr. and Mrs. Willardson will reside three miles southeast of Round Lake.

Worthington Advance

Friday, February 15, 1907

 Webb-Ramage

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Stanton was the scene of a happy and auspicious event on Wednesday afternoon when Miss Lillian Webb, a daughter of Mrs. was married to Mr. Morril Ramage. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. C.R. TenBroeck of St. John's church, and was witnessed by a company of relatives and friends. The contracting parties are two of Worthington's most worthy young people, and have a wide circle of friends whom the Advance joins in congratulations.

Mr. Ramage has rented a farm in Ransom township and they went to housekeeping there at once.

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