Emmet County, Iowa
Marriage & Anniversary
Announcements
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Marriages are indexed with groom's name first.
Abernathy - Rightmyer
Acre - Larson
Allen - Bass
Anderson - Kruse
Bagan - Fahey
Baird - Eastman
Bale - Johnson
Beauman - Converse
Bell - Conklin
Bingham - Craig
Bixby - Johnson
Boggess - Schaper
Brawford - Dayton
Bringle - Jeglum
Brinkman - Arndt
Brooks - Holland
Brown - Robb
Chambers - Goff
Clemmensen - Skattebo
Clinite - Donaldson
Clump - Scott
Collins - Ames
Collins - Howe
Combs - Lein
Connelly - Reichert
Cox - Gerberich
Crumb - Haynes
Davis - Vestrem
Dows - Richmond
Espeset - Thomas
Evans - Dows
Flier - Holland
Frank - Hite
Gaarde - Churchill
Gibbs - Richmond
Godden - Kopp
Gordenier - Blunt
Gronstal - Heaton
Gunderson - Jorstad
Hanson - Olson
Heffelfinger - Blunt
Hill - Rose
Hoohr - Johansen
Inman - Murray
Isaacson - Larson
Jenkins - Bixby
Jenkins - Emalie
Juhl - Ziemer
Ketchum-Lyman
Kruse - Berdahl
Larsen - Storhow
Larson - Fossum
Mackay - Maclaurin
Maher - Mooney
Meeker - Wiktrom
Mills - Espeset
Morrice - Everson
Myhre - Olson
Nally - Doyle
Nelson - Larson
Nelson - Osher
Olson - Gibbs
Olson-Gibbs 50th Wedding Anniversary
Olson - Systma
Osgood - Tate
Osher - Jones
Page - Dawson
Peterson - Skow
Probst - Peters
Pullen - Gilbertson
Reed - Riggs
Reed - Riggs
Reinhart - Fank
Richmond (Walter) 50th Wedding Anniversary
Richmond (Wilbert) 50th Wedding Anniversary
Ridley - Graham
Ridley - Lambert
Riley - Lingenfelter
Rogers - Dahl
Rossburg - Weir
Severtson - Halverson
Smith - Davis
Steele - Luikart
Thompson - Golla
Thornton - Birdlebough
Toepper - Wootten
Toft - Mathre
Van Buskirk - Dundas
Wass - Peterson
Wegner - Hagenson
Wiltsie - Vestrem
Wiseman - Barrett
Wold - Knudtson
Wolden - Valen
Woods - Bartlett
Woods - Dows
Woodyard - Anderson
Woollett - Loomis
Young - Olson
Young - Olson
Young - Olson 40th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. Thomas D. Abernathy and Miss Cora E. Rightmyer were happily married at the home of the bride's parents in Estherville on Thursday Aug. 23, 1900. Rev. W. N. Evans officiating. Only immediate friends and relatives were present. After the ceremony the guests partook of a sumptuous wedding dinner and the newly married couple left on the 6 p.m. train for Chicago. They will return to Estherville about Oct. first.
Transcribed by: Diane Lavender Source: The Evening Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Iowa, August 30, 1900.
Mr. Ed. Acre and Miss Emma Larson were married at the home of
the bride's parents,
Wednesday, April 30. They will make Wallingford their future home.
We wish the young couple much happiness.
Source: The Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, May 1, 1902.
Allen - Bass
Another Surprise
Attorney G. K. Allen and Miss Georgia Bass Married Christmas Night
Cupid sprung another surprise in Estherville Friday morning when it was reported that Attorney G. K. Allen and Miss Georgia Bass were married at the home of the bride's brother at Madison, Wis., on Thursday evening, December 25 [1902], at eight o'clock, in the presence of only a few relatives and friends of the bride. They arrived in Estherville Friday morning.
The bride is well and favorably known in this city, having taught in the city schools during the year 1901. She was a great favorite among the teachers and other acquaintances in Estherville and is a very refined and highly cultured lady. For the past year she has been employed in the city schools at Luverne, Minn., and resigned her position there to accept the life position as Mrs. G. K. Allen.
The groom is one of the prominent young attorneys of this city and stands high in his profession. He is well liked and very popular among the young people of Estherville.
For the present the happy couple will make their home with Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Allen on east Howard street. The Democrat joins with their many friends in wishing them a happy and prosperous life.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: The Estherville Democrat, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, December 31, 1902.
Mr. Orlando Anderson and Miss Effie Kruse, two of the Center's best young people were married last Wednesday and went to housekeeping immediately on Mr. Anderson's farm one and one half miles north of Gruver. They are both industrious young people and we predict for them a prosperous future. They have the best wishes of their many friends.
Contributed by: Diane Lavender. Source: The Weekly Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Iowa, February 28, 1901.
Mr. Dennis Bagan and Miss Lomena Fahey were united in marriage at the Catholic parsonage at seven o'clock this morning [27 Sep 1911], Rev. Father J. G. Murtagh performing the ceremony. Mr. Earl Fahey, brother of the bride, was the groomsman and Mrs. Earl Fahey, bridesmaid.
After the marriage ceremony an eight o'clock breakfast was served at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Fahey. At ten o'clock the happy couple took the Rock Island passenger for Minneapolis and other Minnesota points for a wedding trip after which they will return to Estherville to make their home.
Mr. Bagan has lived in Emmet county most of his life and for the past few years in Estherville. He is head clerk in the clothing store of Nau Brothers and is one of Estherville's very best young men. The bride is a graduate of the Estherville high school and a most lovable young lady. For the past year she has been clerking in the dry goods store of F. M. Shadle & Sons.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, September 27, 1911.
Donald Baird, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Baird, living northeast of town, and Miss Carol Eastman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Eastman, were married at the home of a relative of the bride at Pocahontas, Iowa, Aug. 28, 1918, the Rev. W. A. Winterstein of the M. E. church of that place officiating.
The young couple's romance began two years ago when the bride taught school in the Baird district and boarded with the parents of the groom. Carol's good qualities were so apparent that Donald soon realized that she was a prize worth striving for, and he tried to win her everlasting gratitude by taking her to and from her school and to her home for the weekends.
After the ceremony the happy couple motored on for a visit with relatives at Adel and other places, returning home after two weeks and are now busy on the Baird farm. The groom has rented the Romsa farm for next year where they will be at home to their friends after a few months. The bride graduated from the Estherville high school in 1913 and has since taught school in the county. She is a good girl, sensible and practical and will govern a home wisely. The writer is not personally acquainted with the groom but believes him to be an exemplary young man who will succeed.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, September 18, 1918.
Wedding of Most Popular Young Couple on Wednesday Morning
The large amount of rice and old shoes in the vicinity of the Rock Island passenger station since Wednesday noon, have caused strangers in the city to look over the ground with curiosity, while the birds have been growing exceedingly fat on the sweet rice.
Back of this is an interesting story. The old shoes an scattered rice tell of a most happy event at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, when Rev. W. H. Knowlton spoke the words that united in the holy bands of matrimony Miss Lucy Johnson and George Bale.
Only a few intimate friends and relatives were present to witness the ceremony and extend congratulations. But the news spread rapidly and when Mr. Bale's trunk left the house for the depot, an unknown passenger, with paint brush and bucket clambered into the hack. He was an artist and worked like a Trojan, for when Liveryman Jehu arrived at his destination he found a different trunk. On top was the inscription:
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Just Married |
One side contained this:
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Tootsie Loves Wootsie |
The other side, both ends and even the bottom were suitably inscribed.
And when Mr. Bale and his bride arrive at 12:30, just in time to take the train to Chicago, they found the platform filled with friends armed with rice and old shoes. Such a bombardment has not taken place since the fall of Manila.
But only the most popular people can arouse such demonstrations and Mr. and Mrs. Bale will be warmly congratulated on their return from their wedding trip.
Miss Maxine Converse, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Converse of Blue Earth, Minn., and Delbert Beauman, son of Mr. and Mrs. V.J. Beauman, were married at the M.E. parsonage by the Rev. F. W. Ortmeyer.
Mrs. Beauman is a former resident of Estherville and she and Mr. Beauman graduated from the local high school in 1930 and 1929. They will make their home in Iowa City where Mr. Beauman is a sophomore at the university.
The bride was graduated in 1933 from the University of Minnesota nurses' training school. Mr. Beauman attended the local junior college one year and also attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering at Milwaukee, Wis.
MISS AVA CONKLIN WEDS ON VACATION TRIP
Popular Young Lady of this City Becomes Bride of Hugh Bell;
Returns to Work
The friends of Miss Ava Conklin, of this city, were surprised to learn of her wedding to Hugh McKean Bell of Shenandoah, Iowa, while on her vacation trip to Washington, D. C. Mr. Bell is in the service and stationed at Camp Mead. He worked a short time in this city at the Rexall drug store and had many friends in this city. Miss Conklin is well and favorably known to a large circle of friends in this city. She is employed at the Rock Island offices in this city, where she is an faithful and efficient worker. On October 19th, she left this city for a ten day vacation trip to Washington, D. C. The marriage ceremony was performed on October 21st. Mrs. Bell has returned to her duties at the Rock Island and will continue to perform them until the end of the war. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Bell join us in extending congratulations and wish them a happy married life at the close of the war.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Democrat, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, October 30, 1918.
The many friends of Mr. Lewis Bingham in Estherville and Emmet County will be much pleased to learn of his happy marriage to Miss Ella Craig, of Princton, Illinois. The union of the lives of these two most worthy young people was duly observed at noon at the home of the bride's father J. O. Craig. The briefness of the message which brought the news of the event to this office precludes an extended recount of the scenes of the nuptial celebrations. The wedding was a quiet one. No invitations were issued ad only the bride's family were present.
Mr. and Mrs. Bingham arrived in Estherville this morning and will soon begin housekeeping in the beautiful home prepared by the groom at the corner of Eight and main streets. They need no introduction to our readers or to the citizens in this community. Than Mr. Bingham there is none among the young men of this city more generally known and more highly esteemed. Nor is the bride a stranger in this community. She has accompanied her father a number of times on his trips to this county to look after his extensive land interests and on these occasions has by her winning ways drawn about her a circle of intimate and devoted friends.
Source: The Weekly Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Iowa. February 15, 1900.
John Bixby and Miss Etta Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Johnson of High Lake township were married in this city Wednesday evening [January 17,1909] at nine o'clock, Rev. Akre,of the Norwegian Lutheran church performing the ceremony. They had their house on north Fifth Street all furnished and ready for occupancy and the wedding took place in their own home in the presence of twenty-five invited guests. A wedding supper was also served. The bride is well and favorably known in this city, having been employed at Hotel Orleans for a number of years. She is a very pleasant and agreeable lady. Mr. Bixby is employed as brakeman on the Rock Island and is a sober and industrious young man of good habits. The Democrat joins with their many friends in extending congratulations.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Democrat, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, January 27, 1909.
Miss Lena Schaper, daughter of Mrs. Schaper, and Nolan Boggess, son of Mr. and Mrs. L.L. Boggess were married at the St. Patrick's church Rev. L.J. Savage officiating using the single ring ceremony. Mrs. W.H. Dooley paled the nuptial music and Mrs. James Galvin sang.
The bride wore a dainty white silk dress with white accessories and carried a bouquet or roses. Her bridesmaid, Miss Florence O'Brien, wore a blue silk dress with white accessories and had a bouquet of sweet peas. Francis Koenecke was best man.
Following the wedding ceremony a breakfast was served at the home of the bride's mother, north of Estherville. Mr. and Mrs. Boggess then left on a short wedding trip to Charles City and Washington. Upon their return they will reside on North Fifth street.
1934---Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Boggess are the parents of a son, Lawrence Lester.
The St. Paul Methodist church parsonage at St. Paul, Minn., was the scene of a quiet wedding when Ruth Dayton and Leo Brawford were united in marriage. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Arth of St. Paul and Ray Kennedy of this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Brawford are making their home with the bride's mother until they can find a home.
CC Note: Please see Emmet County Obituaries for obituary of Ruth Dayton Brawford.
Today [20 August 1919] at noon occurred the marriage of Miss Alma Jeglum to Mr. Arthur Bringle, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jeglum on North Ninth street, the Rev. S. A. Berge of the Norwegian Lutheran church officiating. About forty guests were present at the ceremony, relatives of the bride and groom. After the ceremony a sumptuous dinner was served to the guests. Mr. and Mrs. Bringle will spend a short honeymoon in Chicago after which they will make their home in Estherville.
Mr. Bringle is partner with his brother in the shoe store of that name. He needs no introduction to the people of Estherville to whom he is well andvery favorably known. His bride was born and educated in this city and has hosts of friends who will be pleased to hear of her happy marriage.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, Aug. 20, 1919.
Miss Rose Arndet, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Arndt of Spencer and Mr. Alvin Brinkman, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Brinkman of Estherville were married at 8 o'clock at the Sacred Heart Catholic church at Spencer. The Rev. M. C. Wendl officiated at the ceremony.
The couple was attended by Miss Catherine Phillips of Emmetsburg, who was the maid of honor, and Mr. Paul Engler of Sac City, cousin of the bridegroom. Miss Helen McKinstry played the nuptial music, and Earl Tangney sang “Ava Maria” during the ceremony.
The bride was dressed in white velvet and wore her mother's wedding veil. She carried a bouquet of chrysanthemums. Her attendant wore a floor length wine-colored satin and velvet dress with matching accessories and a corsage of Talisman roses.
After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Leonard Nelson, East Sixth Street, Spencer. The couple left on a wedding trip through the south to the Gulf of Mexico. Upon returning they will live on a farm south of Estherville.
Source: Iowa Old Press, Emmet County Scrapbook.
Thomas Brooks and Miss Marguerite Holland were married at the home of the bride's parents, in Jack Creek Township, Wednesday afternoon, Rev. E. E. Gilbert officiating. The new couple took the train at Ringsted for Blairsburg. After their return they will reside on the groom's farm southwest of Armstrong. A host of friends extend congratulations and good wishes.
Contributed by: Diane Lavender Source: The Weekly Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Iowa, February 1, 1900.
Mr. Earnest Brown and Miss Ida Robb were united in marriage at the home of the bride on last Thursday evening, Rev. H. Morton Gregory officiating. They left for Arkansas the home of Mr. Brown, Tuesday evening where they will spend their honeymoon. Mr. and Mrs. Brown are among our best young people and we extend to them our most hearty congratulations.
Source: The Weekly Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Iowa, February 15, 1900.
At the residence of the bride's father in Ellsworth Township, Emmet county, Iowa on Monday evening, Nov. 27, 1871, by Joseph Chambers, J.P., Miss Mary A. Goff and Mr. Dudley Chambers, both of Ellsworth township.
The Vindicator makes its handsomest bow, and gratefully acknowledges itself the recipient of several slices of the most luscious cake that it has been the good fortune of its hungry editors to partake of since our paternal sire "went and done likewise." In our opinion our worthy friend Dudley has chosen the prettiest, and best girl of Ellsworth township.--She will be to him a faithful loving helpmeet, and we are sure he will prove to be one of the best of husbands. May flowers be strewn in their pathway and always may it be with them--"Two souls with but a single thought, Two hearts that beat as one."
Submitted by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, Dec. 2, 1871.
Miss Mable Scattebo [sic] of Wallingford and Clarence Clemmensen of Graettinger were married at the home of the bride's parents north of Wallingford on Wednesday Dec. 23rd 1909. Both are well known and are worthy young people. Their many friends join with the Vindicator and Republican in extending congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Clemmensen will make this city their future home.
Submitted by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, December 29, 1909.
Married--Last Saturday evening, April 29th, 1905 at the home of the bride's parents, in Milford, occurred the marriage of Miss Alma Fay Donaldson to Dr. Jay I. Clinite, of Estherville. Rev. H. C. Chambers, of the Methodist church, officiating.
The marriage was a very quiet affair only the members of the bride's family being present.
The bride is one of Milford's best and most popular young ladies. She was born and raised in this place and consequently is well known and her friends are legion. She graduated from the Milford High School as a member of the class of 1904. She is a girl of lovable disposition and of high-minded womanly ways. The doctor has certainly drawn a prize in the matrimonial market.
The groom is a prominent dentist in Estherville, where he enjoys a splendid practice. He was formerly engaged in the practice of his profession at this place, but has been at Estherville for the past two years. He is a man of energy and integrity, an upright citizen and an all 'round good fellow. The happy couple drove to Spirit Lake and took the afternoon train for their home, at Estherville, where they will be at home to their friends after June 1st.
Submitted by: Ruth Hackett. Source: The Estherville Democrat, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, reprinted from the Milford Mail, Dickinson County, Iowa, May 10, 1905.
Mr. Charles Clump and Miss Ruth Scott were married Wednesday, May 1st at the home of the bride. It was a quiet home wedding and a reception was given them on Thursday at the home of Geo. Merriott near Superior. Mrs. Merriott is a sister of Mr. Clump. The families of Merriott and Pickel from here were in attendance. Miss Scott is one of Emmet County's best young ladies and has been connected with the schools for several years, giving excellent satisfaction as a teacher and the very best wishes of a host of friends follow her to her new home. Mr. Clump is a gentleman of good habits and has made many friends during his stay here last year. He is a relative of the Clumps near Superior. His home is in Chicago, and he returns there soon with his bride.
MARRIED.-- May 1st, 1901, in Estherville, Mr. Charles W. Clump, of Chicago, Ill., and Miss Ruth M. Scott, of Swan Lake Township, Emmet County, Iowa, Rev. M.D. Bevan officiating. The groom has been engaged in gardening for the past two years, and the bride is one of Iowa's successful teachers of seven years experience. The young people begin married life with bright prospects and will make their home in Chicago, Ill.
Contributed by: Diane Lavender Source: The Weekly Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Iowa, May 2, 1901.
In Estherville, on the 14th inst. at the residence of J. L. L. Riggs, by O. C. Bates, J. P. Mr. Samuel Collins and Miss Martha Ames, all of Estherville.
Submitted by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, February 13, 1869.
At nine o'clock Wednesday morning at the Catholic church in this city, occurred the marriage of Mr. Gail Collins and Miss Bridget Howe. Only relatives and a few intimate friends were present to witness the ceremony. The bridal party were served to a wedding dinner at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam'l Collins. Many friends join in congratulations and best wishes for this young couple. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Howe and her friends are numbered by the number of her acquaintances. Mr. Collins is in the employ of the B. C. R. & N. company as brakeman and has been assigned to the Worthington division. He and his bride left this morning for Worthington, where they will make their home for the present.
Contributed by: Diane Lavender Source: The Weekly Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Iowa, February 1, 1900.
Happily Wedded.
Mr. Vinton A. Combs and Miss Gertrude A. Lein were united in marriage at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. K. K. Nau, at 9 o'clock this morning [20 Sep 1911] before a few friends and immediate relatives. Rev. Akre performed the wedding ceremony. The home decorations were pink and white. After an early dinner the happy couple left on the twelve o'clock M. and St. L. passenger for Minneapolis for a short wedding trip after which they will return to Estherville and make their home. The parties to this contract are well and favorably known in Estherville. The groom is assistant cashier in the Iowa Savings bank and a young man of exemplary habits and excellent business ability. The bride is a handsome and very attractive young lady and is a graduate of the Estherville high school. For nearly two years she has been clerking for the dry goods firm of F. M. Shadle & Sons. The Vindicator and Republican join with hosts of friends in extending best wishes for their future happiness.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, September 20. 1911.
MARRIED, March 17th, 1900, by Rev. Bevan at his residence, in Estherville, Mr. George Connelly and Miss Jessie M. Reichert, of Chicago, Ill. The Groom has lately come to Estherville as shipping clerk in the wholesale implement house of Brown & Crowell. The bride is a native of Victor, Iowa, and gives promise of being an excellent helpmeet.
Source: unknown, probably an Estherville paper, March 22, 1900.
A JUNE WEDDING
Marriage of Miss Mabel Gerberich and Jesse Cox
One of the prettiest weddings of the year was solemnized at 7 o'clock Wednesday evening when Miss Mabel Gerberich ad Jesse Cox were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's parents, by Rev. W. E. McLeod of the Presbyterian Church, in the presence of about forty relatives and friends.
The young couple were attended by Miss Florence Egbert and Maurice Gerberich.
After congratulations the guests were invited to the dining room, which was artistically decorated, and where an elaborate wedding supper was awaiting them.
Mr. and Mrs. Cox will go to housekeeping at once, residing for the present at the Gerberich home, as Mr. and Mrs. Gerberich will the summer in South Dakota. The Vindicator joins a host of friends in wishing them bon voyage on the matrimonial sea.
Source: The Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, June 19, 1902.
CC Note: For obituary of Jesse Cox and Mabel Gerberich Cox please see Emmet County Obituary page.
A very pretty event took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. I. Haynes, 502 South Tenth street on the evening of February 5th [1913], when their daughter, Lucile Cecil, was united in marriage to Mr. Frank Will Crumb. Miss Zana Osgood dressed very daintily in white met the guests as they came and conducted them upstairs. After removing their wraps they descended to the drawing room where they were received by the host and hostess. C. I. greeted the guests in his usual genial way. Mrs. Haynes dressed in a beautiful lavender charmeuse with gold lace and pearl trimmings greeted the guests in her sweet manner. The host and hostess were assisted by Mrs. F. F. Frazee of Seneca, Illinois, Mrs. W. E. Bradley and Mrs. C. Cummings. The staircase was decorated with a vine of smilax which marked the path of the bridal party as they descended to the drawing room below where the front part of the room was divided off by pink and green satin ribbon held by Messrs. Bernt Gronstal and Henry Long, fellow workman of the groom, for the convenience of the bridal party as they marched to the strains of Lohengrin's wedding march played by Mrs. C. D. Osgood. The best man, Mr. Arthur Thornton of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and the groom entered first, then Miss Jannet Bradley, the little flower girl, came carrying a basket of roses, sweet peas and ferns, accompanied by Master William Bradley as ring bearer who carried the ring on a dainty pink satin cushion. Then the bride entered on the arm of her father and the groom stepped forward to meet her, the father retiring. Miss Helen Louise Flach of Des Moines as bridesmaid entered alone and took her place beside the bride. The bridal party stood under a large bow of pink and green satin ribbon suspended from an arch formed of smilax where Rev. R. C. Mitchell of the Presbyterian church performed the ring ceremony which pronounced them man and wife. The bride was gowned in a beautiful creation of white marquissette over white satin adorned with rhinestone and pearl trimmings and carried a large bouquet of bride's roses. The bridesmaid was daintily attired in white Philipino cloth over white satin and carried a large bouquet of pink roses. The groom and best man were dressed in the usual black. During the ceremony Mrs. C. D. Osgood played "Blest Be Ye Both far from al Life's Annoy" and "O, Promise Me" very softly. After the ceremony was over Mrs. Osgood played Mendelson's march and the little flower girl led the way out to the dining room, scattering blossoms in front of the bridal couple. The dining room was decorated with smilax festooned from the chandelier to the corners of the table where it was fastened with pink and green ribbon. Tiny pink and green bows dotted the smilax.
A two course luncheon was served by Mrs. Christensen and Mrs. Tollifson, assisted by the Misses Vera Brown, Elma Crumb, Hazel Byfield, Clella Dillon and Eva Godfrey. After refreshments were served the bride and groom returned to the drawing room and received congratulations. A reception was held from eight to eleven. Mrs. Harry Brown and Miss Fay Converse served punch during the evening. Miss Eva Godfrey sang "Rose of My Heart" by Herman Lohr and "Song of My Heart" by Louise Tunison. Harold Hudson sang "Come, Sing to Me" by Jacob Thompson, "It Was Not so to Be" by H. Engelman, and "A Perfect Day" by Carry Jacobs Bond. They were accompanied on the piano by Mrs. C. Cummings, all of which was thoroughly enjoyed by those present. As the guests departed they were each presented with a box of wedding cake.
The bride is a very estimable and accomplished young lady and the groom is one of Estherville's best young men, holds a good position in the First National Ban k here. The young people will be at home to their many friends aMarch first at 508 South Tenth Street, Estherville.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: from a newspaper clipping in the bride's "My Wedding Book"
Married
Frank A. Davis and Hannah Vestrem were married last Wednesday at the home of the bride's parents. About thirty were present to witness the ceremony, Rev. F. W. Ginn officiating.
Contributed by: Ruth
Hackett. Source:
Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, March 5, 1902.
"At Armstrong today occurs the marriage of two of the county's most worthy young people, Mr. John Dows and Miss Anna Richmond. The groom is not long a resident of the county but has long been known to many of our citizens as a man of intelligence and honor. The bride is a daughter of Mr. M. Richmond and has hosts of friends throughout the county who have known her from childhood. She is a lady in the true sense of the word, highly educated and endowed with that best of gifts, good common sense. It gives the REPUBLICAN pleasure to offer congratulations on this occasion. "May they live long and prosper."
Contributed by: James M. Richmond. Source: The Republican, 26 September 1895, Estherville, Iowa. Provided to Jim by J. Egeland, Dolliver, Iowa in a personal communication.
SURPRISED FRIENDS
Howard Espeset Married July 21st at Los Angeles
MARIE THOMAS THE BRIDE
Wedding a Quiet Affair--Expected in Estherville Some Time in September
Howard Espeset, assistant cashier of the Estherville State Bank, surprised his many Estherville friends last week by writing home that he was married on July 21st [1910] to Miss Marie Thomas at Los Angeles, Calif., and expected to be home with his bride early in September. Miss Thomas, or Mrs. Espeset now, has visited Estherville many times and is well known here. She is a young lady of many graces of mind and person who is capable of filling the home she will adorn with happiness and will prove to be truly a helpmate and companion by the husband she has chosen to honor with her hand. She is an accomplished lady, being a graduate from Oberlin College and Boston Conservatory of Music and studied abroad for two years. Her parents are wealthy.
Mr. Espeset was born and raised in Estherville. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. James Espeset and grandson of Howard Graves, president of the State Bank. He is considered one of the substantial and coming young men of the county who will make his mark as a worthy son.
The congratulations of the happy event will be numerous and the Democrat is greatly pleased on this occasion to add its hearty good wishes for a happy wedded life.
Contributed by: Ruth
Hackett.
Source: Estherville Democrat, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, August 17, 1910.
On Tuesday afternoon the First Presbyterian Church was the scene of a late summer wedding which was charming in its simplicity. Then Miss Margaret Richmond Dows, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Dows of this city, became the bride of Mr. G. Wesley Evans of Grafton, West Virginia.
Preceding the ceremony, which was read by Rev. Daniel Williams, D. D. of Minneapolis, Mr. T. W. Doughty charmed the guests by two solos, "I Love You Truly" and "At Dawning" with Miss Gladys Hays presiding at the organ.
The Wedding March from Mendelsohn announced the approach of the bridal party, which included in addition, to the Bride and Groom, Miss Helen Dows, sister of the Bride, as Maid of Honor, and Mr. Emory Miller of Des Moines as Groomsman. The Messrs. Wallace and Wayne Richmond, cousins of the bride and Mr. John Kingston were ushers, while Mrs. Grace Slessor and Mrs. F. A. McDonald received at the door. The Bride entered on the arm of her father, and was attired in sheerest white organdie with a garden hat to match. She carried a colonial bouquet of old fashioned flowers, which added to the simple elegance of the bridal costume.
The Maid of Honor wore a quaint peach organdie, with hat of the same and carried an arm bouquet of Sweetheart roses and Shasta daisies.
Palms and banks of ferns transformed the chancel of the church into a bower of green, and here the impressive ring ceremony was read.
Immediately following this Mr. and Mrs. Dows were at home to guests at their residence, where Meesdames Slessor and McDondald were assistant hostesses.
The color scheme of peach and white was effectively carried out by Ward roses and Shasta daisies. The refreshments also followed the decorative plan, and the festoons of smilax in the dining rooms gave an effect that was delightful.
The Bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dows. For the past eight years she has been away at school.
Her High School days were spent at St. Mary's Hall, Faribault, Minn. and last June she graduated from Wells College in Aurora, N.Y. Last Summer and Fall were spent in Philadelphia where she did settlement work. While Miss Dows has been away so much of the time she still holds strong ties of friendship in Armstrong, and will ever be welcome here.
The groom is Assistant Superintendent of the Hazel-Atlas Glass Co. at Grafton, and while he is a stranger in Armstrong he is recognized as a younger man of character and business ability.
Mr. and Mrs. Evans left immediately for Newport, R.I. going by way of the Great Lakes.
After October First they will be at home in Grafton, West Virginia.
Source: Unknown, but probably the Armstrong Journal, Armstrong, Iowa, and unknown date, but probably prior to 1924.
Contributed by: James Richmond
Married, Feb. 14th, 1900, by Rev. M. D. Bevan at the residence in Estherville, Mr. Henry Flier and Miss Agnes J. Holland, both of Jack Creek township, this county. The young couple begin life work with good prospects at farm life on Section 12 of their township.
Contributed by: Diane Lavender Source: The Weekly Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Iowa, February 15, 1900.
John Frank and Miss Julia Hite were married Wednesday, December 11th [1912] at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Frank, on north Sixth street. The ceremony was performed at four o'clock in the afternoon by Rev. G. F. Whitfield, pastor of the Methodist church. The ring ceremony was used. Only relatives of the bride and groom were present. A three course wedding dinner was served by the groom's mother, Mrs. Henry Frank. Both of these young people are well and favorably known in this community where they have made their home since early childhood. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. C. E. Hite, of Twelve Mile Lake township, and a very popular young lady. The groom is a steady and industrious young man. They will make their home with the groom's parents until spring and then move on to the Mrs. C. E. Hite farm in Twelve Mile Lake township. They have the best wishes of their numerous friends for a happy and prosperous wedded life.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Democrat, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, December 18, 1912.
Our community was not a little surprised at the announcement of the wedding of our genial friends, Peter Gaarde and Myna Churchill, which occurred January 1 at the home of the bride's parents near Armstrong. The bride has been one of Emmet county's popular school teachers, while Mr. Gaarde is a prosperous farmer. They will reside on the groom's farm near Haifa. The Enterprise joins their many friends in extending hearty congratulations.
Source: Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa; January 15, 1908.
Married:--At the residence of the bride's parents in Armstrong Grove, February 15, 1884 by the Rev. R.N. Paden, Mr. W. H. Gibbs to Miss Nettie Richmond.
It is with pleasure that we chronicle this happy union. The groom is an industrious young man and one highly respected by his score of friends and one who, by energy and steadfastness of purpose, has become well-to do in worthy goods. The bride is a daughter of one honored chairman of the Board of supervisors, Mathew Richmond, and a lady greatly esteemed by a host of acquaintances. May they enjoy the manifold blessings of a happy and prosperous life is the wish of many friends.
Contributed by: James M. Richmond. Source: The Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, February 15, 1884. Provided to Jim by J. Egeland, Dolliver, Iowa in a personal communication.
MARRIED--At the home of the bride's parents at Mechanicsville, this state, the 15th inst. [15 Sep 1914] Mr. John Godden and Miss Ida Kopp. The bride is a sister of Mrs. Geo. Godden and is a handsome lady of accomplishment and refinement. The groom is a brother of Engineer Geo. Godden, one of the B. C. R. and N.'s best engineers, and is an exemplary young man well worthy of the prize he has secured. They are now at home in this city on North Sixth street in the Rhodes cottage.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Vindicator and Republic, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, September 23-1914.
Mr. R. E. Gordenier of Estherville and Miss Nellie Blunt of Ruthven were married at the home of the bride's parents Wednesday, Rev. J. B. Walker officiating. The groom is a conductor on the M. and St. line. The happy couple will live at Estherville. The Democrat extends congratulations.
Source: Emmetsburg Democrat, Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, Iowa, August 24, 1910.
Ruthven Appeal: A quiet and pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Burton E. Blunt when their eldest daughter, Miss Nellie, was united in marriage to Mr. R. E. Gordenier, of Estherville, Iowa. Rev. J. B. Walker of the Methodist Church was the officiating clergyman. The bride wore a beautiful white silk gown, while the groom was attired in the conventional black broadcloth.
The party repaired at once to the dining room where a bountiful four course dinner was served.
The bride has grown to young womanhood in this community. Graduating from the high [school] in 1908, she has since taught in the schools of the county. She has been loved and respected for her real worth and will be greatly missed in church circles where she has been an active and efficient worker and also in social circles.
The groom is a conductor on the M. and St. L., is a young man of promise, and has the confidence of a large circle of friends.
The bridal couple will take a two-week trip to Chicago and other points. They will make their home in Estherville. Their many friends wish for them the best things in life. Mrs. F. P. Gordenier of Paton, Iowa, mother of the groom, was the only out of town guest.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, Aug. 24, 1910.
Bernt Gronstal and Miss Mae Heaton were solemnly married at the Catholic parsonage Wednesday morning at eight o'clock September 9 [1914], by Rev. J. G. Murtagh. Only the parents of the bride and groom were present.
Immediately after the ceremony the happy couple left for Minneapolis in their auto. After spending a few days in the twin cities they will motor to Fargo, South Dakota, where the groom has several valuable farms.
The groom is assistant cashier at the First National Bank of this city and is a very honest and ambitious young man.
The bride is a handsome accomplished young lady and is possessed of many admirable traits making her an ideal companion and helpmate for her husband. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Heaton of this city.
The Vindicator and Republican joins in congratulations.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: The Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, IA weekly newspaper, Sept. 16, 1914.
GEORGE GUNDERSON MARRIED IN WISCONSIN
On last Saturday afternoon, Oct. 27, 1917, at the home of the bride's parents at Hammond, Wisconsin, occurred the marriage of Miss Elsie Jorstad, of that place, and Mr. Geo. Gunderson. This young couple is well and favorably known in this vicinity, the bride having taught school here. The groom was raised on a farm in this community and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Gunderson of Wallingford. We have not heard where they will reside but presumably in Estherville where the groom has an excellent position with the Walker Motor Co., as a mechanic. Those who attended the wedding from this vicinity are Mr. and Mrs. L. L Gunderson and daughter, Miss Ida; Mrs. Jas. Refsell, ad Miss Mildred Jorstad, sister of the bride who teaches in this vicinity. Their many friends join with us in wishing them an abundance of health and happiness in their wedded life.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: The Estherville Democrat, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, October 31, 1917.
OLSON - HANSON WEDDING
A very pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Olson on April 6th [1915], when their daughter, Mary Bertha, was united in marriage to Amos Hanson, one of the prosperous young farmers of Jack Creek township. At 12 o'clock the wedding party marched to the parlor under the strains of the wedding march played by Mrs. Mary Peterson. Christina Olson and Andrew Olson, Jr., sister and brother of the bride acted as bridesmaid and best man. Esther and Ella Birkeland of Fenton, little nieces of the bride, were flower girls.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. T. J. Severson of Gruver beneath an arch draped with lace curtains and a large white wedding bell. The bride wore a beautiful dress of white crepe de chine trimmed with lace and pearl braid. She had bridal veiling and carried a large bouquet of roses. He wore a blue serge suit. The dining room and parlor were decorated in orange and white carnations and smilax.
After congratulations a bounteous dinner was served to about 150 relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Hanson were the recipients of many beautiful and useful gifts. mostly silverware, table linen, china etc. and over $100 in cash.
Ice cream and cake were served and everyone went home wishing the happy couple a long and happy married life. They will begin housekeeping on the groom's farm which he recently purchased from his brother.
Those from away were Mrs. Draper, Mrs. Houghkirk and Carl Olson of Waterloo, cousins of the bride.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: The Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Iowa weekly newspaper, Apr. 14, 1915.
PRETTY HOME WEDDING THIS WEEK
MISS GRACE BLUNT AND JAMES HEFFELFINGER MARRIED
WEEK'S VISIT IN CHICAGO
They Will Reside in Estherville Where The Groom is Engaged in Business
A very pretty wedding was solemnized in Ruthven Wednesday at high noon which united Mr. James G. Heffelfinger of Estherville, Iowa and Miss Grace B. Blunt of this city [Ruthven]. The marriage occurred at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Blunt, Rev. R. C. Mitchel, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Estherville, officiating.
The home was beautifully decorated with roses, carnations and ferns. The ceremony took place beneath an archway of entwined roses and smilax. Miss Vera Heffelfinger, of Estherville, sister of the groom, acting as bridesmaid and Mr. Glen Wannamaker as best man.
The bride is one of Ruthven's fairest young ladies. She attended school until graduating from the high school when she received a teacher's diploma and taught school for three years. Mr. Heffelfinger is to be congratulated upon securing for his life's companion a young woman of refinement, culture and the accomplishments expected of an ideal helpmate and wife.
Mr. Heffelfinger, the groom, is a member of the firm of Heffelfinger Bros. engaged in the grocery business in Estherville. The growth of their business has increased wonderfully since the opening of their store last winter showing the excellent management and capability of the young proprietors. It is one of the cleanest model grocery business houses in the city of Estherville and reflects the clean character and personality of the young men who conduct it.
The bride and groom boarded the east bound passenger [train] on the Milwaukee Wednesday for Chicago where they will spend a week or ten days before returning to Estherville to reside. Hearty congratulations and showers of rice was the lot of the happy couple as they wended their way across the station platform and up the steps of the passenger coach.
Relatives and friends present at the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Heffelfinger and daughter Vera, Mrs. Harry Skinner and Mr. Glen Wannamaker of Estherville, Mrs. Lulu Atchison of Montana, Mrs. R. E. Gordenier of Minneapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Barringer of this city and Mrs. Harry Heffelfinger of Estherville.
Contributed by:&nbven, Iowa. Reprinted in The Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, March 14, 1915.
Happily Wedded
At noon Christmas (25 Dec 1907) occurred the marriage of Mr. Clinton R. Hill, of Spencer and Miss Tillie B. Rose, of this city at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Rose, Rev. T. C. Cole, of the Methodist church officiating.
Only immediate relatives and most intimate friends of the bride and groom were present. The wedding, however, was a very pleasant affair. The rooms were handsomely decorated and after the ceremony a fine dinner was served. The groom is an excellent young business man of Spencer and the bride is one of Estherville's accomplished young ladies. She was a former teacher in the county and a lady of many womanly graces.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: The Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, January 1, 1908.
Eleanora Johansen, daughter of C. O. Johansen, of Ringsted and Peter Hoohr of Newell, Iowa were united in marriage at the St. John's church at 5 o'clock Wednesday afternoon of last week by the pastor, Rev. Isaksen. Lizzetta Christensen, a cousin of the groom was bridesmaid and Victor Hoohr, a brother of the groom was best man. The church was beautifully decorated in pink and white and the wedding party consisted of relatives and near friends of the contracting parties. After the ceremony the wedding party repaired to the home of the bride where a delicious super was served.
The bride is the only daughter of C. O. Johansen. Since the death of her mother a three years ago she has stayed at home and kept house for her father, being called from school to do so. She attended Grandview college one year and a few years ago went to Cale where she attended Salvany college. The groom is a stranger in this community, although he has a number of relatives here. He has all the appearance of a successful young man and is highly thought of in his home town. He has purchased the former Wm. Nelson farm north of town and they will start housekeeping there after ------ [Transcribers note: Unable to read last word on original]
Transcribed by: Diane Lavender Source: Estherville Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Iowa, February 25, 1920.
Earl Inman and Miss Grace Murray will be united in marriage at eight o'clock this evening at the home of the bride's mother in Armstrong. Rev. Ambler officiating.
The bride was born in Armstrong Grove township and has always resided here. She has been a teacher in the Emmet county schools for a number of years and has a host of friends who wish her a long and happy wedded life.
The groom is a prosperous farmer near Ryan Lake where they will make their home.
The Journal joins with a host of friends in extending congratulations.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: reprinted in the Estherville Democrat, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, November 30, 1904 from the Armstrong Journal, Armstrong, Emmet County, Iowa.
At High Lake, Emmet County, Iowa October 10, 1871, by Peter Larson, J. P., Knut Isaacson and Betsey Larson, all of High Lake The happy couple have our best wishes for their future happiness and prosperity.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: The Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, November 11, 1871.
At the home of the bride's father, in Fairview township, Emmet County, Iowa, October 16, 1869, by the Rev. J. C. Hudson, Henry Jenkins Esq. of Estherville, Iowa, to Miss Eudora Bixby of the former place.
Thus, another member of the fraternity of single blessedness has fallen in the prime of manhood and joined the throng of connubial navigators whose barques are launched on the sea of wedded bliss. May balmy breezes waft them to the sunny isles of peace, and the fragrant flowers of harmony and love garland their pathway to the far off portals of the Summer Land.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: The Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, October 14, 1869.
Married--At the residence of the bride's mother March 7th, 1869 by W. Morse, J. P., Mr. Webster Jenkins of Estherville to Miss Sarah Elizabeth Emalie of Centre township.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: The Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, March 7, 1869.
John Juhl of Emmet county, Iowa and Miss Emma Ziemer of this place [Dunnell, MN] were united in marriage last Wednesday [March 1910] at the bride's home, Rev. Ford officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Ziemer of Lake Fremont, and is a young lady possessed of many charming qualities. The groom is an industrious young man of splendid character who is held in high esteem by all who know him. Mr. and Mrs. Juhl will begin housekeeping immediately on the groom's farm near Huntingon. Mr. and Mrs. Juhl have the heartiest congratulations and best wishes of a large circle of friends in this community.--Dunnell News
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: The Estherville Democrat, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, March 9, 1910.
Married Saturday Evening
At the home of the bride on east Des Moines street, Saturday evening (May ?, 1905) occurred the marriage of Amos Ketchum to Mrs. Genta Lyman, B. M. Scott officiating. Mr. Ketchum is the honored commander of the local post of the G. A. R. having been a Union soldier through the Civil War.
Both parties are old residents of Estherville and well and favorably known in the community. The wedding was a quiet one, only a few of the intimate friends of the families being present. Mr. and Mrs. Ketchum will make their home at his garden farm on the west side of the river.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: The Estherville Democrat, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, May 10, 1905.
Carrie Berdahl and Fred Kruse were married Tuesday [December 20, 1904] in Estherville. A reception was given the young people by the bride's parents [Mr. and Mrs. Anfin Berdahl] at Gruver the same day. Their friends wish them a long and happy married life.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: The Vindicator and Republican , Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, December 28, 1904.
STORHOW - LARSEN NUPTIALS SOLEMNIZED WEDNESDAY
Last Wednesday at high noon Miss Ada Estelle Storhow, one of the very popular young ladies of this community became the bride of Mr. Henry M. Larsen of Chicago. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. S. A. Berge at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Storhow, west of this city, in the presence of relatives and intimate friends.
The house was beautifully decorated in pink and white, the flowers used being sweet peas against a background of palms and ferns. The same color scheme was used in the decorations of the table for the dinner which was served immediately after the ceremony. Bouquets of pink and white sweet peas and smilax adorned the table with a beautiful little bride and groom at the center.
The bride was especially charming in a gown of white canton crepe trimmed with Spanish lace with a veil of tulle and spray of lilies of the valley carrying in bouquet of white roses. Mrs. Calvin Gammon, sister of the groom, who acted as matron of honor, wore a pretty gown of orchid organdie and carried a bouquet of lavender and pink sweet peas. Mr. Gammon attended the groom. The double ring ceremony was used. Little Honore Jensen, niece of the groom, was ring bearer, and Serene Myhre, cousin of the bride, was flower girl. Lohengrin's wedding march was played by Mrs. Grover Yaberg.
Mrs. Julia Apland, aunt of the bride, and her son Newt and daughter Madeline, of
Hardy, were the only guests present from a distance.
Mrs. Larsen is a graduate of our high school and later completed the two year
normal training course at the State Teacher's College. She taught at Dakota City
and in our city schools for two years leaving that profession to take a position
in the First National Bank from which she resigned the first of the year. She is
a handsome and charming young lady and has made good wherever employed and has
made a host of friends. The young man of her choice is worthy of her in every
respect. His home was formerly at Graettinger. He is a graduate from the schools
of that place and from the mechanical engineering college at Ames. He affiliated
with the Adelante fraternity, and was also a member of the Tau Beta Pi engineer
honorary fraternity, and Phi Kappa Phi honorary scholastic fraternity. Mr.
Larsen taught school at Ayrshire and is now employed by the Western Electric
Telephone System at Chicago as mechanical engineer.
The happy couple left the afternoon following the ceremony for a short honeymoon at the lakes and will return here where Mrs. Larsen will remain until they can get possession of their home at La Grange, Ill.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, August 9, 1922.
Mr. Oliver Larson and Miss Inga Fossum were united in marriage last Sunday. We wish the young couple much happiness.
Source: The Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, April 17, 1902.
Married
[From the Glasgow (Scotland) Herald]
"At Craigard Hotel, Oban, [Scotland] on the 15th inst., (Sep. 1869) by the Rev. Donald M'Calman, Ardchatian, Alexander Mackay, Estherville, Iowa, U. S. America, to Maggie, second daughter of Ronald Maclaurin, sen. --No cards."
The numerous friends of Mr. Mackay in this county will hail the above event with heartfelt joy, and invoke ennumbered blessings on "Mack" and his bride.
From over the sea we welcome thee--
Two hearts that beat as one--
With open palms from prairie land,
We bid thee welcome home.
Marriage announcement reprinted in the The Northern Vindicator on 14 Oct 1869. Mackay/McKay had a general store in Estherville where he sold dry goods, groceries, crockery, provisions, boots, shoes, hats and caps, clothing, furnishings.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett.
In Fort Dodge, on the 30th day of January 1869, by the Rev. Father Butler, Mr. Patrick Maher of Center Township, Emmet county, Iowa, and Miss Kate Jane Mooney of Fort Dodge.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, February 13, 1869.
Married--In Emmet township in this county, on the 28th of March, 1869, by C. W. Jarvis, J. P., Mr. Carlton L. Meeker and Miss Augusta C. Wiktrom, both of Emmet.
The printers were honored with the above notice and a bountiful supply of rare delicacies which are the indispensable appendages of the feast which long established custom demands shall be provided in the celebration of marriage rites. Such tokens of remembrance augur a prosperous future for the happy pair, and prompts us to exclaim,
Blessed are the bans that join
Two loving hearts in one
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: The Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, March 27, 1869.
Married--Enos A. Mills and Lena Espeset were united in marriage, Wednesday, Feb. 26th, [1902] at the home of the bride's parents three miles southeast of town. The ceremony took place at 6 p. m. A nice supper was served to the twenty-five present. The happy couple will commence housekeeping on Mr. Mills' farm five miles from Estherville.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, March 5, 1902.
At Estherville today occurred the marriage of John H. Morrice, of this place and Miss Laura Everson, of High Lake township. Rev. McLeod, pastor of Presbyterian church, performing the ceremony.
The happy young pair are well and favorably known in this vicinity having resided here for many years. The groom is one of our popular men and has friends in all parts of the country where he is known. The bride is an accomplished young lady and we might add that John made no mistake in the choice.
Mr. Theodore Myhre and Miss Bertha Olson were united in marriage at the home of the bride in Emmet township Tuesday evening, January 18th [1910]. Rev. Akre of the Norwegian Lutheran church officiating. Only immediate relatives and most intimate friends were in attendance at the wedding. Mr. Myhre is in the mercantile business in this city and is in every respect a most worthy and highly respected gentleman. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Halvor Olson (one of the oldest and best citizens of the county) and is also a sister of Mrs. Carl Olson of this city. She is a lady of many womanly graces and one who will be a helpmeet in reality as well as in name.
Mr. Myhre has rented the Jay Dunham residence in the south part of town where he and his bride will settle down to housekeeping at once.
The Vindicator and Republican joins with friends in extending hearty congratulations.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, January 20, 1910.
Mr. Michael John Nally, son of Thomas Nally of this place, and Miss Mary Jane Doyle of Estherville were united in marriage at St. Patrick's church at Estherville yesterday morning at 7 o'clock, Rev. C. P. Conway officiating. Miss Mary Liddle was bridesmaid and Mr. James Collins of Emmetsburg was best man. Immediately after the marriage members of the bridal party repaired to the home of the bride's cousin, Mrs. N. Maine, where a sumptuous breakfast was enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Nally left on the evening train for Tipton, Iowa, where they will spend a week visiting relatives of the bride. The contracting parties are well and variably known in their home community. The bride is said to be a very worthy young lady and has a wide circle of friends. The groom is an upright promising young man and has a good position on the Rock Island railroad as a brakeman out of Estherville. A wide circle of friends in this community and Estherville extend hearty congratulations to the new couple.
Contributed by: Cathy Joynt Labath. Source: Emmetsburg Democrat, Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa, Wednesday, November 16, 1921.
Miss Thea Larson of Wallingford and Mr. L. Nelson of Bow Bells, N D, were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Larson, on the Thursday [December 22, 1904]. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Larson of this county and the groom is a prosperous young farmer of Ward County, N. D. They will make their home in North Dakota.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: The Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, December 28, 1904.
HAPPILY WEDDED
Mr. Alfred Nelson Takes Miss Julia Osher for His Bride
Another wedding of interest to local people occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. N. Osher, northwest of town yesterday, when their daughter, Julia, was united in marriage to Mr. Alfred Nelson, son of Mr. John Nelson.
Reverend Severson of Gruver, was the officiating clergyman, and in the presence of about seventy-five guests, spoke the words that united these young people. At eleven o'clock a.m. the young couple took their places in the parlor where the ceremony was performed. They were attended by Mr. Nels Nelson, brother of the groom, and Miss Emma Osher, sister of the bride. Immediately after the ceremony was performed and congratulations were extended, a sumptuous wedding dinner was served.
The bride was attired in a handsome gown of white crepe, trimmed with white silk
overlace. The groom wore a suit of blue serge.
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson will commence housekeeping at once on the farm belonging to
the groom's father, and which he has rented.
The bride is one of the popular young ladies in the community in which she resides, while the groom is a young man of promise and splendid capabilities and good clean habits. They have grown to manhood and womanhood in this community and their friends are many. They start married life without a handicap and with the best wishes and congratulations of all.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, November 27, 1912.
Wednesday morning [JMR: 12 June 1913] at 10:00 a pretty home wedding took place at the home of supervisor and Mrs. W. H. Gibbs, where their youngest daughter, Louise, was united in marriage to Mr. Leonard Olson of this place. The ceremony was performed by Rev. D. J. McLeod and was witnessed by a few intimate friends and relatives. The Gibbs home is a place of beauty under ordinary circumstances but for Wednesday's event it had been transformed into a perfect tower of loveliness by the artistic arrangement of ribbons, ferns and flowers and amid this beauty two young lives were joined. Miss Minnie Stewart of Algona, acted as bride's maid, and Reuen Knutson was the groom's best man. The party was elaborately gowned-the bride being attired in a dress of cream serge covered with shadow lace. The groom wore a suit of blue serge. Following the ceremony a three-course luncheon was served.
The bride is one of Armstrong's most lovable young ladies. She has spent most of her life in this country and enjoys the acquaintance of practically all of our people. She has grown from childhood to womanhood here, graduated from our school, and possesses more admirable qualities than most young women do. She loved her home and Mr. Olson has chosen as a partner a young lady to grace his home who will make him happy. The groom is not as well known here as his bride. He came here about two years ago, and most of that time has been working in the country. He is a steady, industrious, young man and has the metal in him which makes model husbands.
His people live at Ellsworth, and the newly-weds left for that place Wednesday noon, making a drive to Gridley [JMR: Gridley no longer exists, but was located at the intersection of Highway 9, several miles west of Armstrong, IA and the Northwestern railroad tracks.] and taking the Northwestern from there. Before returning they will visit relatives of the bride at Laurel, Nebraska. They will be away about a week. For the time being they will live with Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs.
Once again has a matrimonial ark raised anchor and set sail. We trust that it will encounter untroubled seas, and when old age overtakes them, it will find them peaceful, prosperous, happy and contented.---Armstrong Journal.
Contributed by: James M. Richmond.
Olson - Gibbs 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Olson observed their Fiftieth Wedding anniversary with open house last Sunday, June 16 in their home.
Sponsoring the reception were their children: Willis, Neosho, Mo., Mrs. Clifford Gangestad, Ringsted; Norman, Stockton, Calif.; William, Halfa and Alvin of Ringsted.
The table was set with a white damask table cloth and decorated with a bouquet of yellow roses and shasta daisies with off-white tapers.
In charge of the guest book was Mrs. Willis Olson of Neosho, Mo., and Anita Gangestad and Cecilia Gangestad were in charge of the punch bowl.
Jolene Gangestad and Cheryl Olson placed the gifts on the gift table. Mrs. Clifford Gangestad was dining room hostess assisted by Mrs. Merritt Dale, Mrs. Albert Madison and Mrs. Dick Boyken.
Mrs. Alvin Olson and Mrs. William Olson presided at the coffee service.
Waitresses were Darlene Krenz of Truman, Minn., and Charlene Gangestad.
All the couple's children were in attendance but Mr. and Mrs. Norman Olson of Stockton, Calif.
The honored couple have 17 grandchildren.
Guests included relatives and friends from Neosho, Mo.; Evansville, Fairmont, St. James, Minn.; Terril, Ellsworth, Ames, Des Moines, Ringsted and Armstrong.
Contributed by: James Richmond. Source: Armstrong Journal Vol LXX, No. 25, Armstrong, Iowa, Thursday, 20 June 1963.
Olson - Systma Wedding Here
Miss Edith Systma of Jackson and Lewis O. Olson, son of .Mrs. J. C. Olson
were married yesterday at the Estherville Lutheran parsonage. Ruby Systma,
sister of the bride, acted as maid of honor and Glen E. Olson, brother of the
bridegroom, was best man. The bride was dressed in brown with brown accessories
and her maid of honor was dressed in a brown printed silk dress with brown
accessories.
Source: Estherville Daily
News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa; October 26, 1934.
Luther Osgood and Miss Susanna Palton Tate were united in marriage at Marseilles, Ill., Jan. 25. The groom is a large real estate owner in Emmet county and has spent a great deal of his time in Armstrong in the past few years. His many friends here extend congratulations and good wishes.
Contributed by: Diane Lavender Source: The Weekly Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Iowa, February 8, 1900. Reprinted from the Armstrong Journal.
It Was Considerable of a Surprise
Emmetburg Democrat
The marriage of Dr. B. T. Osher and Miss Gada Jones at Graettinger, Dec. 10th [1902] was considerable of a surprise to the community and to their many friends, as it was, it is said, wholly unexpected. In fact the news was not know for several days after the event took place. A few evenings later, however, they left for Chicago where they are spending their honeymoon. They will return to Graettinger in a short time where they will commence housekeeping.
The bride and groom are a very deserving young couple. The former is a charming person. She graduated from Estherville High School in 1897 and the following year she took a course in the Iowa State Normal School. Since then she has taught school most of the time, having spent part of the time in the Graettinger schools. All who know her have only the highest praise for her
Dr. Osher is a gentleman of most pleasing personality and of much more than average ability. He studied for a year in the University of Colorado at Boulder, Colorado, and later entered the University of Denver. In 1899 he graduated at Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, and shortly after located at Graettinger where he has since practiced. He has been eminently successful and he has steadily grown in influence in the community in which he lives. The Democrat extends congratulations to Dr. and Mrs. Osher.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: The Estherville Democrat, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, December 31, 1902.
Special from the Times-Republican, Mason City, Jan. 23--The marriage of Harry Dwight Page with Miss Nella Dawson will occur tonight at the Congregational Church, Dr. Rogers officiating. The announcement of the engagement was made nearly three weeks ago, and the social functions given in honor of Miss Dawson have been numerous. Both are very popular. Miss Dawson has achieved quite a reputation as a vocal soloist.
Miss Dawson is the daughter of Ex-mayor Dawson of this city and his pleasantly remembered by many of our music loving people, her voice having been heard in several of our churches at different times. May the richest of Heaven's blessings be hers, is a wish of many Estherville friends.
Contributed by: Diane Lavender. Source: The Weekly Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Iowa, Februrary 15, 1900.
Miss Fern Skow and Gerhard Peterson Wed
Miss Fern Skow, daughter of Mrs. Kathryn Skow, of Estherville, became the bride of Mr. Gerhard Peterson, son of Alma Peterson of Wallingford at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian manse in Estherville.
The single-ring ceremony was read by the Rev. Claude Fausnaugh, after which a reception was held at the home of the bride's mother. The bride wore a navy blue dress trimmed with pink lace and a shoulder corsage of sweet peas. The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Joan Skow, who wore a wine colored dress with a shoulder corsage. The bridegroom and his attendant, Gordon Iverson, his cousin, wore blue suits with white boutonnieres.
Mrs. Peterson was graduated from the Seneca high school and has been employed at Estherville.
Guests at the reception were Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Martinson and daughters, Mrs. Kathryn Skow, Mrs. Alma Peterson, Mrs. Mary Peterson, Pearl and Maynard. Mr. and Mrs. Hans Wiuff, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Skow, Merton McKeon, Helen, Dorothy and Elizabeth Burt, and Gordon Iverson.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, September 2, 1941.
“Married:--On July 4th, at the Estherville, Henry Probst and Miss Freda Peters. The young couple are worthy children of prominent Lloyd township farmers and are well and favorably known throughout the community. The good wishes of a large circle of friends are bestowed upon them.
Contributed by: Diane Lavender . Source: Northern Iowa Vindicator, Estherville, Iowa, July 12, 1900. Originally printed in the Terril Tribune.
Emmetsburg Tribune
Tom Pullen and Miss Marie Gilbertson of Estherville were married in that city New Year's day [1902]. Our acquaintance with Tom has extended over many years and we hope now that he has done a good deed, that both himself and the lady of his choice will receive their full share of life's good things, for Tom is worthy of them.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: The Emmet County Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, January 9, 1902.
Mr. Charles Reed and Miss Lydia Riggs were married by Rev.
Redlein last Thursday. May prosperity ever attend them.
Contributed by: Doreene Hansen. Source: Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, March 9, 1893.
Mr. George T. Reed and Miss Mary Riggs were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents, Sunday, March 26th, 1893, Rev. A. R. Toothacre officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Reed will soon go to their new home near Milford. Many friends join in wishing them a happy future.
Contributed by: Doreene Hansen. Source: Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, March 30, 1893.
Miss Rae Fank and Mr. Edward Reinhart were married at high noon yesterday at the Fank home near Gruver. A large number of friends were present to witness the ceremony and shower their congratulations upon the young couple.
Source: The Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, June 19, 1902.
Richmond 50th Wedding Anniversary
Fifty years ago Mr. and Mrs. Walter Richmond of Armstrong risked the dangers of fording a raging, spring swollen stream with a horse and buggy so Mr. Richmond, a shy young man in his 20's wouldn't have to face the ordeal of a home wedding.
But times change in 50 years and hundreds of Mr. and Mrs. Richmond's friends and relatives gathered with them Sunday in the Armstrong Methodist church to honor them on their 50th Wedding anniversary.
On March 31, 1897, Mr. and Mrs. Richmond made the long wedding trip to Estherville by horse and buggy and the journey was not without mishap. In fording the swollen stream near Tuttle lake the buggy in which they were riding narrowly escaped being upset by the torrential current and it was only Mr. Richmond's skill at handling the horse and buggy that prevented his then bride-to-be from being swept out of the buggy seat...As it was their wedding luggage was found to be far from water proof and when they reached Estherville it was necessary for them to get their wedding clothes pressed before the ceremony.
Late that day they were married in the Presbyterian manse here by a Rev. Evans and next day made the long trip back to Armstrong. This time the Richmonds were not in such a hurry and drove a little farther to cross the stream on a bridge. But all this inconvenience was done so that then bashful Mr. Richmond might escape the terrors of a home wedding.
A reception was held both Sunday afternoon and evening to honor the couple with an appropriate program. Highlighting the program in the afternoon was a talk "The Passing Parade," by Supt. W. A. Ortmeyer of Armstrong schools and at night another talk "Memories of a Family Physician" was given by Dr. J. B. Knipe.
Other program numbers were the same for both receptions. Jean Tostenrud, accompanied by Mrs. Arnold Wilson, sang an anniversary song followed by "Memories of an Old Friend" written by Mrs. Martin Anderberg and read by T. E. Hayworth, who presided at the reception programs.
Mrs. Bert Bosworth sang "Silver Threads Among the Gold" and "Put On Your Old Gray Bonnet" and Mrs. Clifford Henricksen, accompanied by Mrs. C. Smith, "Sweetest Story Ever Told". The Rev. R. A. Grigsby gave a short talk, "Reveries."
The Richmonds have lived in the Armstrong vicinity virtually all of their lives. Mr. Richmond was born in a log cabin on his father's homestead in Armstrong Grove township and Mrs. Richmond, born in Eau Claire, Wis. came with her parents to Emmet county in a covered wagon when just a girl, locating in Iowa Lake township.
Mrs. Richmond attended Fairmont high school and attended State normal college at LeMars. She taught in rural schools in Minnesota and Emmet county previous to her marriage. Her maiden name was Grace Clark.
Mr. Richmond completed school work offered in distributed schools and then attended normal school at Algona. He taught briefly but found that his heart wasn't in becoming a pedagogue. He next clerked in a clothing store in Estherville and later entered into partnership in a general store in Armstrong. However he soon found his way back to the farm going to his father's place southeast of Armstrong.
The Richmonds have three sons, Wallace, Wayne and Wilbert, and 10 grandchildren-Robert, Grace Eleanor and Margaret, children of Wallace; Donald, Barbara and Delores, children of Wayne; and Joan, Jean, Jack and James, children of Wilbert. All joined with them in the anniversary celebration.
OUT-OF-TOWN relatives and guests who were present Sunday included son Wallace of Marshalltown and grandson Robert, storekeeper third class with the U.S. Navy at Manila, P.I.; Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bieber and sons, Jim and George of New Hampton; Mr. and Mrs. Philip Bieber, Strawberry Point; Mr. and Mrs. William Tully and two children, Lansing; Mrs. Nina Bradford, Cloquet, Minn.; Mrs. Hattie Wallace, Chippewa Falls, Wis.; Mrs. Katie Day, Rock Falls, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Intlekopher, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Intlekopher and children, Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Intlekopher, all of Granada; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Champine, Ceylon [JMR: Ceylon, MN]; Mrs. Ida Follett, Ceylon; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Prull, Ceylon; Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Schoen, Truman; Mrs. G. H. West, Highland Park, Ill; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nelsen, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Godfredsen, Mrs. Oscar Christiansen, all of Ringsted; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Burt of Estherville; Mrs. Blanche Clark, Muriel and Beverly, Mrs. Hattie Osmundsen, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Smith and Kenneth, all of Estherville; Oscar Christiansen, Ringsted; Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Dunkelberger, Ringsted; Mrs. Rena Follett, Ceylon; Mr. and Mrs. Ole Rovn, Swea City; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Henaman, Estherville; Mrs. Emma Petersen and Clarence Petersen, Fenton.
About 120 were present for the afternoon reception and 200 in the evening.
Following the short anniversary program, lunch of sandwiches, anniversary cake and coffee was served." {End of Article}
A caption under the photo at the top of the article:
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Richmond of Armstrong posed for this Golden Wedding anniversary picture at the reception held Sunday in the Armstrong Methodist Church. One of the three decorated wedding anniversary cakes is shown between them. More than 300 of their friends attended the receptions in honor of the couple.
Contributed by: James M. Richmond. Source: The above newspaper article was published after the 50th wedding anniversary of Walter Adam Richmond and Grace Eleanor Clark Richmond, dated about April 1947, which was believed to have been published by the Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Iowa.
Richmonds Celebrate 50 Years of Marriage
ARMSTRONG--Mr. and Mrs. William [JMR: Correct name is Wilbert] Richmond, Armstrong, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house March 23, at the United Presbyterian Church, Armstrong.
Hosting the event were the couples children, Mr. and Mrs. Warren (Joan) Grussing, Jean Jessen, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Richmond, and Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Hardecopf, all of Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs. James Richmond, Naperville, Ill., and Judy Richmond, Littleton, Colo., and their families.
Approximately 200 guests gathered to help the honored couple celebrate. Granddaughters attended the guest book, dipped punch and poured coffee. Assisting in the kitchen were Anita Strong, Jennie Wagner, and Harriet Rovn.
Bill and Minola were married March 19, 1930, at Fenton, with their mothers, the late Grace Richmond and Musetta Osborn, as witnesses.
Contributed by: James M. Richmond. Source: Unknown newspaper.
MARRIED: By the Rev. W. W. Mallory, on the 23rd day of December, 1868, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Albion K. Ridley and Miss Lizzie Graham. All of Estherville. We extend to the happy pair our best wishes for a smooth and prosperous voyage over the sea of life. And after a long and useful earthly pilgramage, may they be prepared to step hand in hand "over the river," feeling Blessed are the bans that join two loving hearts in one.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: The Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, December 30, 1868.
Miss Orlo Lambert and Mr. Everett Ridley Wed in California
Social word was received by telegram last Friday [20 June 1924] by Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Lambert that their daughter who left here a few days previous had arrived in Los Angeles on Friday noon and that on Friday afternoon she was united in marriage to Everett Ridley, formerly of this city and a son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy J. Ridley of this city. Miss Lambert and Mr. Ridley were school mates in the High school here. Miss Lambert went to Lindenwood college and graduated there some two years ago. After Mr. Ridley returned from the war he went to Los Angeles and has been engaged in the oil business. Miss Lambert has been an instructor in the Emmet consolidated schools for the past year but did not contract for another year. The young people were among Estherville's popular young people and have the best wishes of their many friends in this city.
Contributed by: Source: The Estherville Enterprise, Emmet County, Iowa, June 25, 1924.
Married
At the Lincoln House, Tuesday evening October 4th, 1887, Mr. W. H. Riley and Miss Nellie J. Lingenfelter, Rev. R. Hayden, officiating.
Both parties to this pleasant event are well known in this vicinity, the bride having resided in Estherville since childhood, and is a lady of fine accomplishments. Mr. Riley came among us some three years ago, and is recognized by all as a straightforward industrious gentleman. They departed on the evening train for a visit to Mr. Riley's relatives in Illinois. The Vindicator joins with their numerous friends in extending hearty wishes for their future happiness and prosperity.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett Source: Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, October 7, 1887.
Alpheus M. Rogers and Miss Isabell G. Dahl, both of this city, at the home of Geo. Case on North Sixth street, Tuesday January 2, 1900. Rev. W. M. Evans, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiating. These are both Estherville young people having grown to manhood and womanhood under the eyes of our people. Mr. Rogers is a steady, industrious and well-respected young man and the bride is worthy of being the wife of the man who has chosen her. They will make their home in this city.
Contributed by: Janet M. Young. Source: The Weekly Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Iowa., January 4, 1900.
POPULAR COUPLE MARRIED
Mr. Jesse Rossburg and Miss Anna Weir of Huntington Will Be Married Today
Today, Wednesday, June 17 [1914] will occur the marriage of Jesse Rossburg of Huntington to Miss Anna Weir at the home of the bride's parents southwest of Huntington.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Weir and is a handsome and accomplished lady possessed of innumerable graces and will make a splendid helpmate for her chosen life partner. She has been employed as a teacher in the Emmet County schools for a number of years and is a very efficient teacher.
The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rossburg of Huntington. He is ambitious and is a young man of exemplary habits. For a number of years he was employed as clerk in the Albert Myhre store at Huntington but for the past year has farmed on the W. A. Eisenhower farm east of Huntington, where the couple will go to housekeeping at once.
The many friends of this happy couple will hasten to join with the Vindicator and Republican in extending best wishes and congratulations.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: The Vindicator and Republican Estherville, IA weekly newspaper, June 17, 1914.
Married--by Peter Larson Esq., at the residence of Severt Erickson, Estherville township, Emmet county, Iowa, on the 9th day of December, 1869, Mr. Erick Severtson, of Estherville, and Miss Anna L. Halverson, of Jackson, Minn.
The "Bold Trapper" has, at length, got caught in a snare of his own setting.--But such is life. May Erick long live to enjoy the blessings of connubial felicity, and bask in the sunshine of those unalloyed pleasures which radiate from the "blessed banns that join two loving hearts in one."
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: The Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, December 24, 1869.
John G. Smith and Miss Anna Davis are to be married today at 10 o'clock. They will take the noon train to Mason City, from there to New Hampton and Chicago.
Source: The Evening Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Iowa, August 30, 1900.
One of the prettiest weddings of the season occurred today at the beautiful country home of Mr. and Mrs. William Luikart, when their daughter, Miss Agnes Viola, was united in the sacred bonds wedlock to Mr. Vernon Walter Steele of Jud, N. D. Rev. J. D. Vannoy of the Federated Baptist church pronounced the words which united this happy young couple for life.
Precisely at twelve o'clock to the strains of Lohengrin's wedding march, played by Miss Anna Koehler, the wedding party took their places in the parlor which was prettily decorated for the occasion, the scheme being hearts and carnations.
During the congratulations Miss Koehler played "Whisperings of Love", after which the company passed to the dining room where a sumptuous three course dinner was served.
The bride wore a gown of white messaline silk trimmed with white silk fringe, and carried a bouquet of Kilarney roses. The groom was attired in the usual black.
The bride was born and raised in Emmett county. In fact she spent all her life on the old home farm in Emmett township. She is the only daughter of worthy pioneers. Mr. Luikart came to the county thirty-five years ago and Mrs. Luikart coming fifty years ago. Mrs. Steele graduated from the Estherville high school and Parker college of Winnebago. She taught school for six years in this county. Her estimable qualities are known to hosts of friends. She is eminently worthy of the best there is in life.
The groom is a successful business man of Jud, North Dakota. He is owner and manager of an elevator at that place, and is interested in farm lands in that vicinity. His home has been in North Dakota for about eighteen years. Mr. Steele is a young man of pleasing ways, standing high in his home community where he is best known. That he will enjoy success in a greater measure is certain.
They for their new home in Jud, already provided by the groom, with the best wishes of all.
Enroute home they will stop for Mason City and St. Paul to visit relatives and friends.
Contributed by: Darcy Ehmann, formerly of Jud, North Dakota. Source: Jud, North Dakota newspaper, February 12, 1912. Reprinted from the Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, Iowa.
Miss Esther Golla Marries Alexander I. Thompson
Estherville friends of Miss Esther Golla will be surprised and interested in learning of her marriage of Alexander I. Thompson, also of Minneapolis, that took place at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Golla Sunday at 7 o’clock. The ceremony took place before immediate friends and relatives. The bride wore a white georgette dress and carried a bouquet of pink roses. The groom wore a dark blue suit. Miss Juanita Sandvig and Harry Golla, brother of the bride, attended the bridal pair. Rev. Davies read the ceremony. After the ceremony a dinner was served at the bride’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson will leave for Chicago the last of the week and then return to Minneapolis where they will make their home in the future. Mr. Thompson is assistant credit manager at the Thomas Clothing Store in Minneapolis. Their many friends of this city, wish them much happiness in the future.
Source: Estherville
Enterprise, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, Wednesday, June 19, 1929.
Married --at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. B. P. Stoker in Winona, Minn., on the 8th of Dec., 1869, Mr. James Thornton of Estherville, Iowa ad Mrs. Mary E. Birdlebough of Winona.
We congratulate our friend, Thornton, on the success attending his eastern mission. Such trips might prove beneficial to the health and happiness of some others we wot (?) of in this vicinity. May unnumbered blessings attend Mr. T. and his bride in this earthly pilgrimage, and one of the most important injunctions in Holy Writ be faithfully heeded by the happy pair.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: The Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, December 16, 1869.
On Tuesday, Clerk Amundson issued a marriage license to Fred L. Toepper and Luella Wootten. Mr. Toepper is a well-to-do young German farmer of Twelve Mile Lake township. His bride comes from Des Moines.
Contributed by: Janet M. Young. Source: The Weekly Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Iowa. January 4, 1900.
Married: Mr. Andrew K. Toft and Miss Ellen S. Mathre at the residence of the bride's parents, Dec. 15th, 1891.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: The Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, December 17, 1891.
Minnie Dundas, daughter of Alex Dundas of Armstrong, was recently married at Havre, Montana, to John Van Buskirk of that country. Mr. Van Buskirk was formerly a resident of Emmet county and a suitor for the hand of Miss Dundas. Some time since he went to Montana to seek his fortune and having made a good start in that direction, Miss Dundas was persuaded to contribute largely to his fortune by giving herself to him. She went out a short time ago and they were married and commenced housekeeping on his ranch.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: reprinted in the Estherville Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, April 26, 1916, from the Algona Courier.
Married: Mr. Frank Wass, of Sibley, and Miss Gertrude Peterson, of Wallingford, at the Lutheran parsonage, Dec. 15th, 1891, Rev. Engh officiating.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: The Northern Vindicator, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, December 17, 1891.
Wegner - Hagenson Nuptials
The Methodist Episcopal minister's home on South Eighth and East Maple streets was the scene of & beautiful wedding on Wednesday afternoon, February 4th, when Mr. Paul Wegner of Armstrong, and Miss Nora Hagenson of Thompson, were quietly united in marriage. The full ritualistic service including the ring ceremony was used.
Mr. Ben S. Canon, a young friend of the couple, and Miss Selma Hagenson, a sister of the bride, were present to witness the marriage ceremony and to keep things from becoming too solemn, and right well did they perform their respective duties.
After a short wedding trip to points in Iowa, the young couple will e at home to their many friends at Armstrong
Source: Estherville Democrat, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa; February 11, 1920.
Married June 21, 1901, in this city at the residence of Everett Briggs, Mr. Richard D. Wiltise and Miss Olga H. Vestrem, Rev. M. D. Bevan officiating. These young people have been residents of Estherville for some years. They go at once to Brandon, Buchanan county, where the groom will work at the carpenter trade with his brother-in-law, expecting to return to this city in the fall.
Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Barrett are announcing the marriage of their daughter, Mildred, to Cecil Wiseman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wiseman. The ceremony was performed at Fairmont, Minn., at the M.E. parsonage by the Rev. Charles Miller.
Mrs. Wiseman was graduated for E.H.S. in 1931 and for the past three years has been teaching school. The couple will make its home on a farm southeast of Wallingford.
Cards are out announcing the marriage of Mr. Theo Wold of Jack Creek township and Miss Tina B. Knudtson at the home of the bride's mother in Swan Lake township tomorrow [Dec. 29, 1898] at eleven o'clock a.m. with Pastor H. Engh of the Evangelical Lutheran church officiating.
Source: Estherville Democrat, December 28, 1898.
SWAN LAKE ITEMS
A large crowd was in attendance at the Wold-Knutson [Knudtson] wedding and a good time was enjoyed by all. They received presents as follows: One set of parlor chairs, two sets of flat irons, two water sets, two dozen tumblers, two fruit dishes, three clocks, one set of dishes, tooth-pick holder, three pickle castors, one pickle dish, one dozen pie plates, one set of tea plates, one tea pot, one vinegar bottle, one bureau spread, set silver knives and forks, set of silver table spoons, set of silver tea spoons. The bride also received a black dress and gold watch and chain. We wish them happiness and prosperity.
Source: The Republican, Jan. 5, 1899.
A Quiet Wedding at the A. G. Valen Home
A quiet wedding took place Tuesday evening, June 17th [1924], at the home of A. G. Valen, when his daughter Anna Marie, was united in marriage to Mr. Olof Wolden, both residents of Emmet county, Rev. T. S. Hansen of Wallingford officiating. The bridal pair were attended by the bride's sister, Ida Valen, and the groom's brother, C. F. Wolden. Mrs. Nelson, the groom's sister of Albert Lea, Minn., played the wedding march. A few relatives were present to which a three course supper was served. The left the following morning for the lakes where they will remain for a few days. They will then return to Estherville where the groom has a home prepared. He will then resume his duties as mail carrier. Best wishes and congratulations follow them.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett. Source: The Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, June 25, 1924.
MARRIED
In Estherville, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 1887 by Rev. Mr. Hayden, Mr. Charles Woods and Miss Cornelia Bartlett.
This not unexpected social event took place at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bartlett in the presence of a goodly number of relatives and friends. The ceremony was performed about 7 p.m. and immediately after a bountiful supper was served and a pleasant social time enjoyed by the assembled company.
The bride has been a resident of this town for five or six years, growing from girlhood to womanhood in our midst. Being closely identified with almost every religious and benevolent work, she has a long list of friends who wish her happiness and prosperity in her new relations. The groom who has resided here about two years is known as a fine young man -- a farmer who has changed the face of nature completely on his new farm just north of town.
Mr. and Mrs. Woods left on the 8 o'clock train for the east, to be absent several months traveling and visiting at different points.
The following is a list of presents:
Mr. and Mrs. F. B. and Warren Woods, fine clock.
Mr. and Mrs. John Woods, family Bible.
Mr. and Mrs. John Calkins, silver butter dish.
Willie Bartlett, toilet case.
Mr. and Mrs. William Bartlett, set of silver knives and forks.
Mrs. L. Barlett, Milwaukee, muff.
Mrs. Caroline Wells, set spoons.
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Jarvis, water set.
Mr. and Mrss. C. L. Bartlett, hanging lamp.
Miss Carrie Bartlett, bedroom set.
Carlie Woods, majolica card basket.
Hallie Woods, photograph case.
E. G. Ledgard, silver pickle castor.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bartlett, center table.
Lewis and Frank Woods, photograph album.
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Woods, china tea set.
Allie Coats, Idaho Ter., a beautiful tidy.
Contributed by: Ruth Hackett.
MISS HELEN DOWS
MARRIED IN CHICAGO
On Tuesday of this week Miss Helen Dows was married to Donald C. Woods, of Pontiac, Ill.
Mrs. John Dows accompanied her daughter to Chicago where the ceremony was performed, the young people going immediately to
Grafton, W. Va. the home of Mrs. Woods sister Mrs. G. W. Evans. From Grafton they will go to Cambridge. Mass.,
where they will make there home for the present.
Mrs. Woods was born in Armstrong and has grown to womanhood here. After attending our public schools she was graduated from St. Mary's Hall, an Episcopal young ladies school in Fairbault
Minn. Later she was graduated from Lake Erie college, Painesville O. Mrs. Woods taught the past two years in the Algona high school. She will be missed in social circles in Armstrong.
Mr. Woods served in the Navy during the war and afterwards was graduated from Lake Forest college. He has since been engaged in business in Illinois.
The good wishes of a host of friends will follow these young people in their journey through life.
Contributed by: James Richmond. Source: Armstrong Journal, Armstrong, Iowa, Thursday September 24, 1924.
Mrs. Lawrence Woodyard, the former Miss Hilda Anderson is announcing her marriage to Lawrence Woodyard, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Woodyard. The ceremony was solemnized at Rock Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Beaver, sister and brother-in-law of the bride, attended the couple. They will make their home in Orleans, where Mr. Woodyard owns and operates a boat livery.
Source: Iowa Old Press, Emmet County Scrapbook.
Des Moines News: A simple but impressive wedding was that of Miss Ellen Loomis and Mr. Harry O. Woollett, which took place Sunday afternoon at the home of the brides's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Loomis, on North Seventh street. Mr. and Mrs. Woollett left last night for Estherville, where Mr. Woollett is connected with a grocery company. Only the immediate families witnessed the ceremony which was performed by Rev. Dr. J. Everist Cathell, the ring service being used. The bridal couple stood before the large window in the front parlor. The bride wore a beautiful gown of her own designing, of white and elaborately trimmed with valenciennes laces, made over a foundation of white taffetta. She carried bride's roses. A wedding dinner was served after the ceremony. Mrs. Woollett has been reared in this city and is very popular with her acquaintances. Mr. Woollett is a son of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Woollett and has for several years been connected with the Des Moines Drug company as a clerk. Mr. Woollett is the son of R. J. Woollett, Manager of the Northern Iowa Grocers.
Contributed by: Janet M. Young. Source: The Northern Iowa Vindicator, Estherville, Iowa, May 15, 1902.
Dolores Maxine Olson and Dale Young Are
Married
BY MARJORIE CRUMRINE
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Olson of Wallingford are announcing the marriage of their
daughter, Dolores Maxine, to Mr. Dale O. Young, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Young
of Wallingford. The double-ring ceremony was read at 6:30 Saturday evening in
the Norwegian Lutheran church at Wallingford by the Rev. L. G. Hinderaker.
Miss Olson wore a yellow silk shantung dress trimmed in white with white
accessories and a corsage of red roses and white daffodil lilies. Her attendant
was her sister, Miss Beverly Olson, who wore a green and white flowered shantung
dress and a corsage similar to the bride's.
Mr. Young's best man was his cousin, Ralph Torreson. Both men wore white
carnation boutonnieres.
The church was decorated with pink roses. Miss Betty Groth sang "O Perfect Love"
and "I Love You Truly" accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Hinderaker. The wedding
marches also were played by Mrs. Hinderaker.
Mrs. Olson, mother of the bride, was attired in a black and white sheer dress
with white accessories and Mrs. Young, the bridegroom's mother, wore navy blue
sheer with navy accessories.
Following the ceremony a reception was held at the Olson home. Attending were
the bridal couple, Mr. and Mrs. Young, Norma and Lorene, Miss Groth, the Rev.
and Mrs. Hinderaker, L. B. Nelson, A. D. Olson, Mr. Torreson, Mr. and Mrs.
Josiah Olson and their grandchildren, Alice Jean and Ethel Oldberg, and Mr. and
Mrs. Olson and Beverly and Kenneth.
Mr. and Mrs. Young left for a short stay at the lakes.
The bride was graduated from Estherville high school in 1944 and the bridegroom
was graduated from Graettinger high school. He now is farming with his father
east of Wallingford.
Source: The Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet
County, Iowa, July 5, 1944.
PROMINENT COUPLES JOINED IN WEDLOCK
Wednesday, January 17, at high noon, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. O. C. Olson of near Wallingford, occurred the wedding of their daughter,
Miss Blanch to Mr. Glen Young. Rev. T. J. Severson, pastor of the Norwegian
Lutheran Church at Gruver officiated at the nuptial ceremony. Miss Leta Young,
sister of the groom, was bridesmaid, and Mr. Clarence Olson, brother of the
bride, acted as groomsman. Only the immediate relatives and close friends of the
contracting parties were in attendance. After the brief ceremony that united the
happy young couple for life an elegant wedding dinner was served. Mr. and Mrs.
Young left during the day for Des Moines to spend their honeymoon. On their
return they will commence housekeeping on the farm owned by O. O Refsell near
Wallingford. They will be at home to their many friends after February 15. The
bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Olson, one of the honored and
respected families of Emmet county. She is a young lady of many excellent traits
of character, of queenly dignity and womanly grace. She has hosts of friends and
admirers who prize highly the sincerity and warmth of her friendship and all
will be glad to know she is to make her future home in the community of which
she has been a part for a number of years, and among people of kin and
friendship whose good wishes are showered upon her in abundance. The groom is
the second oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Young, a popular and highly esteemed
family. He is a young man of integrity, of ability and sterling worth. He has
the faculty of applying himself perseveringly and diligently to any task he
undertakes and he will without question carve his niche high in the world of
success. He is in every way worth of the young lady whom he has promised to
love, cherish and protect throughout life. To the newly wedded couple the Times
extends hearty congratulations and hopes that their wedded career will be one
long, blissful honeymoon.
Source: The Graettinger Times,
Graettinger, Palo Alto County, Iowa, January 20, 1917.
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Young Observe 40th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Young of Wallingford observed their 40th wedding anniversary yesterday and were honored at a family dinner held yesterday noon and as 200 friends and relatives attended an open house at the Young home yesterday.
All children and grandchildren of the Youngs were present for the observance and the sons and daughters presented their parents with a lamp.
The Young family dinner yesterday noon was held at the Majestic Cafe in Estherville.
Guests for the open house at the Young home in the afternoon were greeted by Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Young, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Maronde and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Krier. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Richards presided at the guest book and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Young attended the gift table.
Mrs. Young had been presented a red and white rose corsage and her wedding attendant, Mrs. Alf McCombs wore a red and white carnation corsage. Mr. Young and his wedding attendant, Clarence Olson, had white boutonnieres as did other male members of the family. All daughters, daughters-in-law, sisters, and sisters-in-law wore red and white carnation corsages.
The home was decorated with red and white carnations given by Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Olson in memory of the late Mrs. Betty Olson. The table was decorated with a double candelabra and the three tiered wedding cake.
Miss Blanche Young of Charles City presided at the punch bowl and Mrs. C. L. Torreson served coffee. The wedding cake was cut and served by Mrs. Lloyd Olson.
Decorated cookies, mints and ice cream were served by Mrs. Norman Olson, Miss Virginia Torreson and Miss Gloria Olson were waitresses assisted by two granddaughters of the Youngs, Cindy Krier and Diane Young.
Helping in the kitchen were Mrs. Duane Dallman, Mrs. Don Lundy, Mrs. Ralph Torreson and Miss Joyce Olson, all wore red and white aprons.
Relatives attending the observance other than from Wallingford came from Chicago, Ill.; Minneapolis, Ceylon and Fairmont, Minn., Waterloo, Charles City, West Bend, Graettinger, Spencer, Hartley, Thompson, Estherville, Armstrong, Marathon and Ringsted.
Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, January 21, 1957.
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