Nobles County Marriages
August-December 1908
Friday, August 7, 1908
Worthington Advance
Brandt-Meyer.
The office of the county clerk was the scene of a wedding Monday afternoon, the contracting parties being Gustave Meyer and Miss Regina Brandt, both of Potawatomie county, Iowa. The couple appeared at the clerk's office and made application for license, and as both qualified satisfactorily, the necessary permission was granted. They then asked where they could find a justice who could unite them in a quick and satisfactory manner. They were informed that they need seek no further as Court Commissioner Stevens was an expert in that line, and in a very few minutes the ceremony was concluded, with Commissioner Stevens in the role of justice. County Clerk Humiston and Auditor Pannell witnessed the ceremony.
Friday,
August 14, 1908
Worthington Advance
INDIAN LAKE WEDDING
Emil Thoren and Mamie Saxon United in Marriage Thursday.
The beautiful "Maple Grove" farm in Indian Lake township was the scene of a pretty and impressive home wedding last Thursday afternoon, when Mamie, the eldest daughter of John A. Saxon and Mr. E.J. Thoren, of Princeton, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. Rev. Oberg, pastor of the Indian Lake Swedish Baptist church, performing the ceremony in the presence of about one hundred and fifty invited guests.
The parlor had been very prettily decorated for the occasion and promptly at the appointed hour the guests assembled and the contracting parties took their places beneath an arbor of ferns and after invocation by Rev. F. Peterson, of Minneapolis, Rev. Oberg spoke the words that joined the happy pair in wedlock.
The bride carried a bouquet of white roses and was becomingly gowned in white and was attended by Miss Josephine Thompson and her sister, Miss Jennie Saxon. The groom was attended by Olaf Nystrom and Walter Saxon.
The groom is a cement products manufacturer at Princeton, Minn., and enjoys the confidence and respects of the entire community while the bride is one of the most popular young ladies in Indian Lake township.
After receiving the congratulations of their friends an elaborate wedding dinner was served out on the lawn and as the evening shadows fell the guests departed wishing the happy pair all the best blessings that life can hold. They received numerous beautiful and costly wedding present. The Advance-Herald joins with their friends in wishing them a safe and smooth journey o'er the matrimonial sea, and heartily commends the bride to the citizens of Princeton, where they will make their future home.
Friday,
August 14, 1908
Worthington Advance
Pass-Moberly
Mr. Russell Moberly and Miss Louise Pass were quietly married Monday afternoon at the residence of Father Sherman at the Catholic church, who performed the ceremony in the presence of a few of the immediate friends of the contracting parties. The happy couple left on the afternoon train for the twin cities, where they will spend a week or so with friends, after which they will go to housekeeping in Worthington. The groom is a well known brakeman on the Omaha railroad, and the bride is a highly respected young lady whose home is in Adrian, but who for some time past has made her residence here.
Friday,
September 4, 1908
Worthington Advance
Emil Bromz and Jessie Ager are Quietly Married and Keep it Secret.
It has just leaked out that a couple of Worthington's prominent young people have been sailing upon the matrimonial sea for over a week, unknown even to their most intimate friends, and this announcement of their marriage will no doubt occasion a great deal of surprise.
On Wednesday evening, August 26th, Emil Bromz and Miss Jessie M. Ager went to the residence of Rev. G.A. Cahoon, and there in the presence of the minister's family listened to the words which united them in the holy bonds of matrimony, the ceremony taking place at eight o'clock. Mr. Bromz left Monday night for a short visit with his parents at Alexandria, Minn., and will soon return and he and his bride will then leave for Colorado, where they expect to make their future home.
The groom is well known and popular among Worthington people, having been for some time a valued and faithful employe of the Rock Island railroad at this place. He is the possessor of a rich baritone voice, and has been engaged in the evening as singer of illustrated songs at the Grand, and has made many friends in that capacity.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Ager, and is a young lady of estimable qualities. She has grown to womanhood in this city and is esteemed by all.
So carefully did the young couple guard their secret that on the evening of the ceremony, Mr. Bromz was not on hand at the appointed time to sing his song at the Grand and another reel of film was run, after which the groom appeared and rendered his part of the program, offering no reason for the delay beyond the fact that it was impossible for him to get there on time, but their was nothing in his manner to indicate that he had just a few minutes before taken unto himself a life partner. The bride too kept her own counsel and not even her most intimate girl friends were let into the secret.
They are an estimable young couple and the Advance-Herald joins with their multitude of friends in wishing them a safe and pleasant journey upon the sea of matrimony.
Friday,
September 4, 1908
Worthington Advance
Flentji-Dienckman
Mr. Hugh J. Dienckman, of Lake Park, Iowa, and Miss Emma Flentji, of Round Lake, were married Wednesday at noon at the parsonage of the Presbyterian church, Rev. Wilder officiating. The ceremony was performed in the presence of a few intimate friends of the contracting parties, including the bride's sister, Miss Anna Flentji, and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Stoltenburg, of Lake Park, relatives of the groom. The young couple left for the twin cities on the afternoon train, where they will visit the state fair and other points of interest. They will reside in Lake Park.
Friday, September 11, 1908
Worthington Advance
Hactor-Nystrom
Last Thursday afternoon at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hactor of Indian Lake township, occurred the marriage of their daughter, Adelia, to Mr. Peter H. Nystrom, of Bigelow township. The ceremony took place at two o'clock, Rev. Carl Oberg pastor of the Indian Lake Baptist church pronounced the words which joined the happy couple in the holy bonds of wedlock. An elaborate wedding dinner was served immediately after the ceremony about two hundred persons partook of the tasty viands. The young couple have the congratulations and best wishes of the entire community.
Friday, September 18, 1908
Worthington Advance
A Reading Wedding
Hulser-Sisson
Frank Sisson and Miss Alice Hulser, both of Reading, were quietly married Wednesday morning at the residence of the bride's parents in that village, at 10 o'clock. The ceremony was performed in the presence of the immediate relatives of the contracting parties by Rev. d'Argent. The happy couple came at once to Worthington, where they took the train for Akron, Colo., at which place they will reside in the future.
Friday, September 18, 1908
Worthington Advance
Rusho-Lang
Lismore Couple Wed
John A. Lang and Miss Inez Elizabeth M. Rusho of Lismore, were married in this city Tuesday afternoon, at the residence of Rev. Wm. Fletcher of the Congregational church. The ceremony was witnessed by the brother and sister-in-law of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Rusho, also of Lismore. The ceremony took place shortly before four o'clock and the happy young folks took the train immediately afterward for Le Mars, Iowa, where they will spend their honeymoon.
It was evidently Mr. Lang's first plunge in the matrimonial sea as he had some difficulty in locating the proper official to secure his marriage license, but was set right by one of the county officials, who also gave him directions as to the location of the minister's residence.
Friday, September 18, 1908
Worthington Advance
Davey-Cooper
On Saturday afternoon at 2:30 at the residence of Rev. G.A. Cahoon, in the presence of the bride's sister and James Kiesey, of Ellsworth, occurred the wedding of Earl Cooper and Miss Maude Davey of Rushmore. They will make their home on a farm about five miles north of Rushmore. May peace and plenty attend them.
Friday, September 18, 1908
Worthington Advance
Wood-McCulloch
The home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wood, was the scene of a quiet home wedding last Wednesday night, when at eight o'clock in the presence of immediate relatives, Rev. Cahoon spoke the words which united their daughter, Delia W. to Thomas R. McCulloch, of Sioux Falls, in the holy bonds of matrimony. A bountiful wedding supper was served and the young couple left on the night train for Sioux Falls, where the groom is employed as an electrician. The best wishes for a happy and prosperous future follow them.
Friday, October 9, 1908
Worthington Advance
MacDonald-Wetherall.
At Spencer, Ia., on Monday, September 21, occurred the wedding of Miss Pearl Wetherall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.N. Wetherall, of this city, and Mr. J.W. MacDonald.
The wedding came as a surprise to the many friends of the bride in this city. While the event was not unexpected, no one, not even the relatives of the bride, expected it to be consummated at such an early date, but all join in wishing the happy couple all the choicest of blessings.
The groom is a traveling salesman and his bride has been employed as trimmer in a millinery establishment at Spencer. She will remain in her position until the close of the millinery season, after which the happy couple will take up their residence at Watertown, S.D., where they will be at home to their many friends.
Friday, October 2, 1908
Worthington Advance
Jones-Bowman
Married at Spencer, Iowa.
The following clipping taken from the Clay County News, published at Spencer, Iowa, will be of interest to the readers of the Advance-Herald, as Mr. Jones and family were formerly residents of Nobles county, having resided in Dewald township some years ago, and a son, C.S. Jones, is now principal of the schools at Dundee.
"The home of Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Jones was the scene of a happy wedding yesterday morning. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Jones, and the groom is Frank W. Bowman of Winchester, Indiana. Rev. O.M. Bond was the officiating clergyman. Only relatives and immediate friends had the pleasure of witnessing the interesting ceremony. The bride is well known in and about Spencer for her personal charms and social and intellectual qualities -- qualities which fit her for making an ideal home, the most to be desired of anything this side of heaven. The groom is a stranger to most Spencer people. He is a commercial salesman, possessed of fine business qualities and prudence, and by his energy and industry has acquired a sufficiency of this world's goods that the howl of the wolf at his door has no terrors for him. Mr. and Mrs. Bowman left on the two o'clock train yesterday for Jefferson, Iowa, where Mr. B. has business interests. Blessings on them!"
Friday, November 6, 1908
Worthington Advance
Holmes-Jenkins
Graham Lakes Wedding.
On Wednesday evening at eight o'clock, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Holmes, in Graham Lakes township, occurred the wedding of Samuel Jenkins and Miss Mamie Holmes. The ceremony was performed in the presence of about seventy guests and the happy couple were the recipients of many useful and valuable presents. An elaborate wedding supper was served. The date was also the sixty-second anniversary of the birth of the bride's father, which gives an additional significance to the event.
Friday, November 6, 1908
Worthington Advance
Renner-Roll.
Wednesday morning at St. Adrian church, Adrian, occurred the wedding of Mr. A.M. Renner of Worthington to Miss Marie Roll, of Adrian. The ceremony was performed at nine o'clock a.m., Rev. Father Schels officiating. The happy couple came to Worthington on the afternoon train and left on the main line for Chicago and other points, to be absent about a week, when they will return to Worthington and at once begin housekeeping in the property recently vacated by H.L. Durfee, situated on Third ave.
The groom is the popular manager of the Western Implement Co., and the bride is one of Adrian's most popular young ladies, and the congratulations of their many friends will now be in order.
Friday, November 13, 1908
Worthington Advance
Kunze-Peters
Married Yesterday.
"Two souls with but a single thought, Two hearts that beat as one."
The above quotation was given a local atmosphere yesterday when John Peters appeared at the office of the Probate Judge accompanied by Miss Emma L. Kunze and requested the judge to tie them together in a matrimonial package that would not come undone. He was in possession of the proper certificate from the county clerk, and as Judge Cory guarantees all his work in this line, he got busy and did his best work. H.R. Tripp Albert Peters witnessed the ceremony.
Friday, November 13, 1908
Worthington Advance
TRIPP-PATTERSON
Round Lake Young Man Weds Popular Worthington Young Lady
The home of Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Patterson was the scene of a quiet home wedding Wednesday morning at which time Mr. Fred Tripp, of Round Lake, and Miss Ethel Patterson were united in marriage before the immediate relatives of the contracting parties.
The ceremony was performed at 11:00 o'clock by Rev. G.A. Cahoon, and an elaborate wedding dinner was served in honor of the occasion, and the happy young couple left on the two o'clock train for Chicago and other points where they will spend their honeymoon, and will be at home to their friends after Jan. 1st, at Round Lake.
The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patterson and is one of Worthington's brightest and most talented young ladies and a favorite with all who know her, while the groom is an enterprising young merchant of Round Lake and has many friends in this city. The congratulations of a host of friends are extended the happy couple, in which the Advance-Herald joins with hearty accord.
Friday, December 18, 1908
Worthington Advance
Free-Standafer Free-Wolff
DOUBLE WEDDING
Elk Township Home is Scene of Happy Marriage Ceremony.
Sometime ago cards came out announcing the marriage of Alonzo V. Standafer to Bessie Free and Charles E. Wolff to Jessie Free, and on the evening of December 9 the numerous invitations met a gratifying response in the presence of a number of friends and tokens from absent ones, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. C. Free in Elk. Promptly at six o'clock the bi-couple brides in rich cream and grooms in plain black, was escorted into the presence of the waiting guests and the wedding ceremony was performed by J. Schechtu, Jr., and was followed by congratulations. A handsome and liberal supper was then served, after which some time was spent in social conversation. The following presents were received: Silver sugar shell, Mr. and Mrs. D. Sisson; silver meat fork, Grandma Sisson; silver butter knife and sugar shell, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Free; set silver tea spoons, Paul Schulz and family; set of silver tea spoons, Mr. and Mrs. T. Leslie; toothpick holder, Emmet Williams; sugar bowl and creamer, Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Mattheson; berry dish and cake stand, Mrs. Wells, Hiram and Lawrence; cake plate, Myrtle Standafer; salad dish, Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Studebaker; salad dish, Goff and Dean; bedspread, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Hagge; aluminum frying pan, dipper and spoon, F.A. Mattheson; cut glass tumblers, Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Ramer; lace curtains, Herbert Steinman and Emma Schulz; berry dish and sauce dishes, Mr. and Mrs. F.E. Williams; carving knife and fork, Geo. Klessig; bread plate, Mr. and Mrs. C.S. Hilary; pair pillow cases and sofa pillow, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Seegmiller; dinner set, A.F. Eshleman and family, D.F. Schulter and Mr. and Mrs. Schechter; cake plate, A.F. Eshleman and family; $5, Mr. and Mrs. Chapin. Mr. and Mrs. Standafer took the 4:20 train Thursday morning for Hancock, this state, where they will visit a sister of his. From there they will go to Morrill to stay over Christmas with his parents and thus pleasantly spend their honeymoon. Mr. and Mrs. Wolff chose to spend their honeymoon in acquainting themselves with the initiatives of housekeeping and at once took up their work on the John Nelson farm just west of Geo. Hackess, where Messrs. Wolff and Standafer are to engage in farming. These young people are well and favorably known in this community and enjoy the well wishes of their many friends, and while for them the bells will soon cease their ringing methinks they will still tinkle. -David P. Schechter.