News has reached here of the marriage of Miss Dora Penney to Mr.
Earl E. Slemmons, both former residents of Richmond. The wedding was
celebrated September 19, at Eugene, Oregon, at the residence of Mr.
and Mrs. L.C. Ragsdale, the ceremony being performed by Rev. M.
Calhoun. At the conclusion of the ceremony a fine wedding dinner was
served at the Ragsdale residence.
October 7, 1909 The Marion Daily Star, Marion Ohio
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BERKELEY GIRL TO MARRY
The marriage of Miss Florence Howard a graduate of the
University and a former Berkeley girl, will be held this evening at
her sister's home in Eugene, Oregon, to H.E. Holmquist. Miss Howard
was graduated in the class of 1902 and was a charter member of the
Delta Delta Delta sorority. Holmquist is assistant manager of the
United Gas and Electric Company of Eugene.
Oakland Tribune, Oakland California July 21, 1908
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Sisters who will marry brothers at double wedding ceremony.
As the culmination of a romance, which had its
inception on a lonely ranch in Hazeldell, Oregon, Misses Nellie and
Jennie Holt, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Holt, formerly of this
city will be married to two brothers, William and Charles Hebert,
both wealthy ranchers of Hazeldell. The ceremony will take place in
Eugene, Oregon, on February 14, and only a few intimate friends will
be present at the wedding, which will be marked by its simplicity.
After the ceremony they will return to Hazeldell, where they will
reside. Miss Nellie Holt was one of the office assistants of
Dr. Hamlin prior to her departure for Hazeldell. She will become the
bride of William Hebert, while her sister, Jennie, will exchange
vows with Charles Hebert. Both of the brideselect have taught school
in Hazeldell, where they have made their home for the past year.
During that interval they have become enthusiastic ranchers and have
greatly assisted their parents on the home ranch.
Oakland Tribune, Oakland California February 11,
1910
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