Nobles County Marriages
January-July 1908
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Friday, January 3, 1908
Worthington Advance
Wedding at Brewster
McConkey-Bork
The pleasant home of County Commissioner and Mrs. J.L. McConkey at Brewster was the scene of a happy and auspicious event on New Year's day, when their daughter, Maude, was joined in bonds of holy wedlock to Mr. Fred S. Bork, a merchant of Revillo, S.D. The wedding was a quiet affair, being only attended by the relatives and a few intimate friends. Rev. G.B. Wilder of Worthington performed the ceremony, and after the dainty wedding luncheon had been disposed of the young couple took the afternoon train for the west. They will spend a three months honeymoon on the Pacific coast.
Miss McConkey is one of the best known and most popular young ladies at Brewster. She has long been assistant to her father, who is postmaster of the village. The groom is a highly esteemed and progressive young business man of Revillo, S.D.
Friday, January 10, 1908
Worthington Advance
Kunzman-Thurber
Miss Charlotte M. Kunzman and Harry Albert Thurber were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parent in this city at six o'clock Wednesday evening, Jan. 8, 1908.
The bridal party entered to the strains of the Lohengrin wedding march. The brie was preceded by her maid, Miss Mabel Kunzman, her sister, who carried the ring to be presented to the groom. The bride entered carrying a boquet of beautiful white roses, and was followed by the groom attended by the best man who carried the ring to be presented to the bride. Rev. G.A. Cahoon conducted the beautiful and impressive double-ring ceremony, the use of the two rings adding interest and solemnity to the familiar service.
A large number of relatives and friends were present at the ceremony. A dainty wedding repast was served and the bride and groom were the recipients of many gifts. Both parties to the marriage have grown up in this community and have the best wishes of a large circle of friends.
Friday, January 10, 1908
Worthington Advance
Tierney-Conway
Michael Conway and Winnifred Tierney, both of Kenneth, this state, were married on Wednesday forenoon by Rev. G.B. Wilder at the Manse. They left on the afternoon train for a short honey moon which they will spend with friends in Sioux City, after which they expect to make their home on the groom's claim in North Dakota.
Friday, January 24, 1908
Worthington Advance
JOINED IN WEDLOCK
Marriage of Mr. John A. Cashel and Miss May E. Smallwood Solemnized Thursday
Evening
A marriage of more than ordinary interest to Worthington society was solemnized on Thursday evening, Jan. 23rd, at the handsome residence of Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Smallwood, when their daughter Mary E. was joined in bonds of holy wedlock to Mr. John A. Cashel, one of the promising young attorneys of Nobles county. The wedding was a quiet affair, only a few intimate friends being present. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father John Sherman, according to the impressive ceremony of the Roman Catholic Church.
The bride was attended by Miss Ada Montgomery and Miss Marjorie Shell, and the groom by Mr. Jesse Smallwood. The ceremony was followed by a very dainty wedding supper. Mr. and Mrs. Cashel took the 2 o'clock train for Winona, where they will spend their honeymoon visiting his parents.
The bride is one of the best known and most popular young ladies of Worthington having grown to womanhood in this community. She is admired by all who know her for her many womanly qualities.
Mr. Cashel is one of the most popular young men in the county and an attorney of great promise. He has been a resident of Worthington for about three years, and during that time has gained the highest esteem of all who know him and that is nearly everyone in town.
When Mr. and Mrs. Cashel return from their honey moon they will make their
home in Worthington.
Friday, January 24, 1908
Worthington Advance
Lowe-Page
Benjamin R. Page, of Beaver Creek, was united in marriage with Miss Celia M. Lowe, Saturday evening at 7 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. Eggleston in Clary addition. The bride is a niece of Mr. Eggleston and has for some months been residing here, while groom has a position in the bank of Beaver Creek, where the young couple will begin housekeeping. Rev. Cahoon performed the ceremony, the ring service being used.
Friday,
February 7, 1908
Worthington Advance
Ling-Davies
Miss Bessie M. Ling, a daughter of Theodore Ling, and Richard G. Davies of Indian Lake township, were married on Wednesday evening, at the home of the bride's parents, in Horton township, Osceola county, Iowa. Rev. G.B. Wilder of this city officiated. The ceremony was followed by the usual festivities, about forty relatives and friends being present. The young people will go to housekeeping on the groom's farm near Round Lake.
Friday,
February 7, 1908
Worthington Advance
Wilson-James
Henry James, one of the substantial retired farmers of this city, and a sprightly youth of 76 years, was on Tuesday joined in bonds of wedlock to Mrs. Alice Wilson, of Geronimo, Oklahoma, Rev. J.S. Kies officiating. The bride is a dashing widow of 67. The happy couple dispense with a wedding trip and have gone to housekeeping in the groom's residence near the Rock Island depot. The mature years of the high contracting parties makes the affair one of unusual interest to the people of this community. Mr. and Mrs. James were brought into communication by mutual friends in this city. The Advance join the people of Worthington in extending hearty congratulations.
Friday,
February 28, 1908
Worthington Advance
Malenke-Lundeen
Mr. Fred E. Lundeen and Miss Emma E. Malenke were married on Wednesday afternoon at the M.E. parsonage by Rev. G.A. Cahoon. Miss Ada Young of Reading attended the bride and Mr. Wm. Malenke supported the groom. The young people will go to housekeeping on a farm in Seward township.
Friday,
February 28, 1908
Worthington Advance
Maxwell-Peterson
On Saturday Feb 22, 1908, at eleven o'clock a.m., Richie Maxwell of Worthington, was united in marriage to Wm. A. Peterson of Windom. The wedding occurred at the home of the bride's parents, in the presence of the relatives, Rev. I.H. Darnell performing the nuptial ceremony. The bride was garbed in white throughout and the groom was clothed in the conventional black. A number of lovely and useful presents were tendered the couple as a token of esteem. After a bountiful dinner the couple left on the two o'clock train for Windom where they will reside. The bride has lived in this vicinity since childhood. For a number of years she was one of Nobles county's successful school teachers and for the past seven years has been secretary of the Nobles County Sunday School Association.
The groom has lived in Windom for a number of years and is one of its prosperous business men. The many friends of the married couple join in well wishes for their future happiness and prosperity.
Friday, February 28, 1908
Worthington Advance
Nelson-Dahlberg
Mr. A.P. Dahlberg and Miss Sophie O. Nelson, two prominent young people of Rushmore, were married on Wednesday, Feb. 26th, at the home of the bride's mother. They went to housekeeping at once on the groom's farm near Rushmore.
Friday, February 28, 1908
Worthington Advance
Bulick-Conner
The leading event in social circles Reading, occurred Wednesday at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.T. Bulick, in the marriage of their daughter, Effie May, to Raymond J. Conner, of Superior, Wis. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. D'Argent, in the presence of about sixty relatives and friends. The newly married couple start out in life with the well wishes of a host of friends and with a bright future before them. The bride has lived in the neighborhood from infancy and has grown to womanhood loved by all who knew her for her many virtues and womanly qualities. Wherever help or kind words were needed she was always there to fill the need and by her many kindnesses has endeared herself to all her acquaintances. The groom was formerly employed in the neighborhood and is well known in the locality, is at present in the employ of the Great Northern railroad, with headquarters at Superior, and is esteemed by all, for his numerous good qualities. The army of wedding gifts was large and contained many costly articles.
Friday,
March 20, 1908
Worthington Advance
Kribs-Spangler
A marriage that attracted considerable attention was solemnized last Saturday by Court Commissioner F.A. Stevens, when Sam Spangler, an old resident of Graham Lakes township, was married to Miss Cecelia Kribs, of Sioux county, Ia. The groom is upwards of 60 years of age, and the bride 27.
Friday,
March 20, 1908
Worthington Advance
Davis-Vollmer
Mr. Wm. A. Vollmer and Miss Edith M. Davis were married on Friday evening, March 13, 1908, at the home of the bride's parents, in Clary addition. Rev. G.A. Cahoon officiated and pronounced the mystic words that made the two young people one. Miss Hattie Bedient was bridesmaid and Mr. John Sowles attended the groom. The ceremony was followed by the usual festivities. The young people will make Worthington their home for the present.
Friday,
March 20, 1908
Worthington Advance
Larson-Anderson
On Wednesday the home of Mr. and Mrs. L.J. Larson, on 7th ave., was the scene of an auspicious event, when their daughter Hannah was married to Mr. Oluf Anderson, of Minneapolis. Rev. C.O. Swan performed the ceremony, which was witnessed by a company of relatives and friends, and was followed by the usual festivities. The young people will make their home on a farm near Kandiyohi, this state, and left for there on the afternoon train.
Friday, May 22, 1908
Worthington Advance
Anderson-Newman
The pleasant farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Anderson, in Bigelow township, on Monday evening was the scene of a happy and auspicious event, when their daughter, Ida, was joined in bonds of matrimony to C. LeRoy Newman, a well-known railroad man of this city. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Wm. Fletcher of this city and was witnessed by a large company of relatives and friends, including Mr. and Mrs. Newman, of St. James, parents of the groom. After congratulations had been extended the party sat down to an elaborate wedding supper, and several hours were spent in merry making. The young people took the afternoon train from here on Tuesday for a short wedding trip to the twin cities. On their return home they will at once go to housekeeping in the Smith cottage on 11th street. Mr. and Mrs. Newman are both popular young people and well known in this city, where they have a host of friends who the Advance joins in extending congratulations.
Friday,
June 12, 1908
Worthington Advance
PETERSON-NELSON
On Thursday June 4th, at the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. N.M. Nelson in Indian Lake, occurred the marriage of their daughter Miss Helma Henrietta, to Mr. Charles O. Peterson, of Bigelow township. The ceremony was performed at 11 o'clock by Rev. C.O. Swan of this city. The bride was attended by Miss Chloe Anderson and Miss Bertha Peterson and the groom by Hjelmer Peterson and Albert Nelson. An elaborate wedding dinner followed, to which guests to the number of about 80 sat down. The afternoon was spent in celebrating the happy event.
The bride received a large collection of gifts, testifying to the esteem in which the young people are held. They are popular and prominent young people of the neighborhood in which they live and have a large circle of friends, whom we join in extending congratulations. They have gone to house keeping in the new house on the grooms farm and have already taken up the duties of life.
Friday,
June 12, 1908
Worthington Advance
RATHLISBERGER-ANTON
Charles Anton, one of the prominent and popular young farmers, living south of town, was married on Wednesday, June 10th, at Iona, to Miss Rose Rathlisberger, of that place. The service was read by Rev. G.G. Schmidt, of this city, and took place at the home of the bride's parents in the presence of a large assemblage, many of whom were from Worthington and vicinity. The usual festivities followed. The bride received a large collection of presents. Mr. and Mrs. Anton will visit at Iona until the 15th, when they will go to housekeeping on the groom's farm south of town. The Advance joins the many friends of the young people in extending congratulations.
Friday,
June 12, 1908
Worthington Advance
LEWIS-MONTGOMERY
Miss Ada M. Montgomery and Roy V. Lewis were married at 11 o'clock, Wednesday morning, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Montgomery, Rev. G.B. Wilder, pastor of the Presbyterian church officiating. The marriage was a quiet home affair, for only forty relatives and intimate friends were present in the parlor, where the vows were spoken, the color scheme was pink and white, colors which predominated throughout the house. Miss France d'Argent sang 'O Promise Me.' As Mendelsohn's was played by Mrs. G.A. Lincoln, Misses Ruth Montgomery and Mildred Loveless, stretched white ribbons to the improvised altar. The bride was gowned in white bastite over white silk, trimmed in cluny and valenses lace, and carried a bouquet of bride's roses. Miss Florence Lewis, a sister of the groom, was maid of honor, and wore a gown of pink shadow silk, over pink silk. Mr. Lewis and his best man, Mr. Gustave Bachman, awaited the bride at the altar. After the service a dainty wedding breakfast was served in the dining room. The bride's going away gown was of light brown, trimmed with dark brown silk.Mr. and Mrs. Lewis left on the 2 o'clock train for Minneapolis and Crookston where they will spend a short honeymoon. After August 10th they will be at home at St. Hilaire, Minn., where Mr. Lewis is established in the practice of law, and has already acquired a lucrative business. The young people have a host of friends here and at Wilmont who join in extending congratulations.
Friday,
June 12, 1908
Worthington Advance
MOSHER-AUSTIN
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mosher was the scene of a very pretty home wedding on Wednesday, June 10th, when their daughter, Stella May, was married to Leslie M. Austin. At 10:30 the bridal party took their places under a bower of smilax and white flowers where the service was read by Rev. Grant Wilder of the Presbyterian church.
The bride has been reared to womanhood in Nobles County and has been one of our most successful school teachers for the past four years.
The groom is a former resident of Worthington and is now a business man of Mountain Lake.
After a fine wedding breakfast, Mr. and Mrs. Austin left on a short wedding trip after which they will be at home to their many friends at Mountain Lake, Minn.
Friday, June 26, 1908
Worthington Advance
Malenke-Young
The home of Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Young, in Elk township, was the scene of a happy event on June 18th, when their daughter, Ada, was joined in bonds of holy wedlock to Mr. Wm. Malenke, a prominent and prosperous young farmer of Seward township, Rev. E.J. d'Argent, of Reading, read the service in the presence of a large company of relatives and friends of the contracting parties. A sumptuous wedding feast, followed by the usual festivities, filled the afternoon with pleasure.
The young people are prominent and popular in their neighborhood and have a large circle of friends, whom we join in extending congratulations. They have gone to housekeeping on the groom's farm in Seward
Friday, June 26, 1908
Worthington Advance
Clark-Poppitz
Friday, June 26, 1908
Worthington Advance
Van Horsen- Thurber-Nuptials.
On Monday, June 22, occurred the marriage of Mr. Barlow J. Thurber and Miss Etta Viola Van Horsen, two prominent young people of Summit Lake township. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. P.D. Van Horsen, and was performed by Rev. Gibbs, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Rushmore. A large company of relatives and friends of the contracting parties were present, and after congratulations had been duly extended, all sat down to a sumptuous wedding dinner.
The groom is a son of Maj. B.F. Thurber, and has been engaged in farming near Wilmont for a number of years. The bride is a well known and estimable young lady of the neighborhood. They have commenced housekeeping on the groom's farm near Wilmont.
Friday, July 3, 1908
Worthington Advance
Wicklund-Oberman
Mr. Ora A. Oberman, junior member of the firm of a. Oberman & Son, of this city, was married on Wednesday at Anoka, this state, to Miss Minnie Wicklund, a young lady who held a position as head nurse in a hospital at Anoka. Mr. and Mrs. Oberman are expected home today and will be tendered a reception at the home of the groom's father, west of town. The groom is one of Worthington's rising young men, and has a large circle of friends, whom we take pleasure in joining in extending congratulations.
Friday, July 3, 1908
Worthington Advance
Lahym-Strube
Mr. Arthur Strube of Worthington township and Miss Emma Lahym of Davenport, Iowa, were quietly married in the presence of immediate relatives of the bride at the home of Rev. G.A. Cahoon, Sunday evening, June 28, 1908. Mr. and Mrs. Strube will take up their residence at West Point, Nebraska.
Friday, July 3, 1908
Worthington Advance
Ely-Matheson
Richard H. Matheson of Elk and Miss Addie V. Ely of Dewald were united in marriage by Rev. G.A. Cahoon at the home of the bride's parents Thursday morning, June 25, 1908, at half-past ten o'clock.
The wedding march was played by Miss Hazel Pepple. Quite a number of friends and relatives witnessed the very pretty ceremony.
After the ceremony an elaborate wedding dinner was served.
The newly wedded pair left on the afternoon train for Iowa points and will shortly be at home to their many friends at the farm home of the groom in Elk.
Mr. and Mrs. Matheson are both well known and popular young people and start out in life with the best wishes of a large circle of friends and acquaintances.
Friday, July 10, 1908
Worthington Advance
Griffin-Rice
Adrian Dentist Weds
Dr. A.N. Rice, of Adrian, and Miss Mary C. Griffin were married at the home of the bride's grandmother in Rochester, Tuesday morning, June 28th, 1908.
After the ceremony, which was witnessed by only a few of the bride's relatives and intimate friends, a sumptuous breakfast was enjoyed, and shortly afterward Dr. and Mrs. Rice left for Minneapolis for a brief visit.
Mrs. Rice is well known and very highly esteemed in Adrian, having taught successfully for the past two years in our public schools. She is an accomplished and refined young woman possessing qualities that have won for her many warm friends.
Dr. Rice, who is one Adrian's best young men, is a son of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Rice. Graduating several years ago from the School of Dentistry at the University of Minnesota, he opened an office here and has succeeded in building up a lucrative practice.
The newly wedded couple will, of course, make Adrian their home, and their many friends wish them the best of everything this life affords. --Adrian Democrat.
Friday,
July 24, 1908
Worthington Advance
Bostrom-Sundberg Nuptials
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sundberg, of Dewald township, was the scene of a very pretty wedding Friday afternoon, July 17th, at three o'clock, at which time their daughter, Selma, was united in marriage with Mr. Carl F. Boostrom, a former Nobles county boy, now located at Louisburg, Minn. The ceremony was performed by Rev. G.A. Cahoon in the presence of a large company of guests.
The bride, beautifully attired, was escorted to the alter by the groom and was attended by her sister, as bridesmaid. The [groom] was attended by his brother, A.F. Bostrom, as best man.
Mrs. G.A. Loncoln [Lincoln?] presided at the organ and played the strains of the beautiful Swedish wedding march during the service.
An elaborate and bountiful wedding repast was served following the ceremony.
The happy couple will spend a few weeks visiting friends in [the rest of the article did not get copied.]
Friday,
July 24, 1908
Worthington Advance
Anderson-Pannell
QUIET WEDDING
Wags Spoil Plans of Chas. Pannell By Advertising
Last Thursday night at 10 o'clock at the home of the groom's parents in this city occurred the marriage of Charles M. Pannell, formerly of Worthington, but who of late years has been making his home te [at?] Drinkwater, Saskatchewan, Canada, and Miss Mabel F. Anderson, of Org. The ceremony was performed by Rev. William Fletcher, pastor of the Congregational church, in the presence of the immediate relatives of the contracting parties.
The groom is well and favorably known in this city where he grew to manhood. A few years ago he went to Saskatchewan, where he engaged in business and has prospered. The bride is one of Worthington township's most estimable young ladies whom we regret to lose.
The marriage took on the nature of an informal affair, if such a term may be applied to a wedding, but the groom was the recipient of an urgent message recalling him to Drinkwater, and so decided to take his bride with him at this time. After the ceremony a bountiful wedding supper was served and the young couple left on the two o'clock train for their Canadian home.
An amusing feature of the wedding and one that upset the plans of the young couple for a quite [quiet] marriage, was the posting of large placards bearing the inscription:
The Newlyweds
Mr and Mrs Pannell
Meet us at the 2:10 train
This placard placed in conspicuous places by some wag served to notify their friends of their intention and shortly after the ceremony mysterious gatherings could be seen on the street corners and about eleven o'clock the crowd gathered in front of the residence and gave the happy couple a good old fashioned charivari, the instruments employed in creating the bedlam embracing every known noise-maker from dynamite cans to the vocal organs.
The young couple departed on the two o'clock train for their future home amidst showers of rice and congratulations of their friends. The Advance-Herald joins with the host of friends in wishing them a smooth and pleasant journey over the sea of matrimony.
Friday,
July 24, 1908
Worthington Advance
Wensberg-Nazarenus Nuptials.
A pretty home wedding was consummated at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. Nazerenus, in Elk township, last Tuesday evening at seven o'clock, when Rev. Mueller, pastor of the German Lutheran church of Brewster, spoke the words that joined in happy wedlock their daughter, Miss Anna, to Mr. Aaron O. Wensberg, of La Crosse, Wis.
The bride is well known in Worthington and vicinity and is esteemed by all for her many virtues and personal charms, having resided in Nobles county all of her life and at one time lived in Worthington.
Mr. Wensberg is a newcomer to Nobles county, having recently accepted a position as foreman of the Advance-Herald. He comes here from Watertown, S.D., where he held a similar position on the Daily Public Opinion. Although he has been here but a short time he has made many friends by his gentlemanly bearing and upright habits.
A sumptuous wedding supper was participated in by those present, which included only the immediate relatives of the bride.
The happy young couple went at once to housekeeping in their home in this city, which was ready for their occupancy. They start out in life with bright prospects for a happy future and the best wishes of a host of friends. May the sunshine of matrimony never dim and the honeymoon never wane for them.