Marriage license scan of Ira E. Eldredge & Mary E. Hinde

Married November 29, 1917

Contributed by Viv Reeves

From the LeMars Sentinel, Tuesday, December 4, 1917, Page 1, Column 5:
     At the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. D. F. McArthur, in Elgin township, on Thanksgiving day, Miss Mary A. Hinde, of Elgin, and I. E. Eldridge (sic--Eldredge), of Rock Valley, were united in marriage, Rev. A. Z. MacGogney performing the ceremony.  A number of friends were present to witness the ceremony and enjoy the fine Thanksgiving dinner which was served.
     Mr. Eldridge (sic--Eldredge) is a popular Rock Valley business man and in that town Mr. and Mrs. Eldridge (sic--Eldredge) will make their home.  His bride is a daughter of the late Richard Hinde, who has since her father's death, made her home with her sister, Mrs. McArthur.  She is popular in the community where she has lived and possesses many womanly graces that have endeared her to a wide circle of friends.