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From the SEMI-WEEKLY NEWS (Mansfield)

04 January 1898, Vol. 14, No. 1

Lexington -- Miss Parmelia Logan and John Vanderbelt are luxuriating in the felicities of the honeymoon.  They quietly went to Mansfield Dec. 28 and the Rev. Mr. Meese performed the rites which blended their trusting loving hearts into one.  John was considered to be the most loyal to the creed of the bachelor's club.  He has passed the half century mark on life's rugged highway and it was thought that he could not be lured by the most beautiful Hebe that ever inspired the poet's pen.  

Bellville -- Lloyd Garber and Susie Oberlin were quietly married Friday evening by the Rev. Canfield.  Both are well known and highly respected citizens and we join their many friends in wishing them a happy and prosperous future.

Bellville -- G.W. Schroeder and Tille Weyh-eller were married Wednesday evening by Rev. J.N. Barnett, of the Lutheran church.

Bellville -- Dice Martin, of Butler, and Dollie Gregg, of this place, were quietly married Sunday afternoon.

Red Brush -- Lloyd Garber surprised his friends last Friday by quietly getting married.  He chose for a life partner, Susie Oberlin, daughter of Samuel Oberlin, west of Belleville.  They were married at Belleville by Rev. Canfield.  May they enjoy a long and happy life together.

Mansfield -- Mr. Crow, of the Shelby Tube Works office, and Miss Minta Geisinger, of West Fourth Street, were married Saturday morning at the new Christian Church by the Rev. J.E. Lynn.

07 January 1898, Vol. 14, No. 2

Butler -- The marriage of Harry T. Manner, a young Mansfield attorney, and Miss Essie Miller, only daughter of J.A. Miller and wife, last Wednesday evening, was the culmination of a little romance in which the wire played an important part.  When the People's Telephone Company established an office in Mansfield about two years ago.  H.T. Manner was placed in charge of affairs.  Miss Miller was operator at the central office in Butler and through the natural course of business the two young people conversed not a little over the wire.  This rapidly led to a closer acquaintance, which eventually resulted in a feeling of a warmer nature.  The Rev. J.S. Fitterer performed the ceremony at the bride a home on College Street in the presence of the immediate friends of the contracting parties.  The happy young couple left on No. 17 Thursday morning for their future home in Mansfield.  We extend congratulations.

Butler -- Samuel C. Spade and Miss Maud McClellan were united in marriage Tuesday evening at 6 o'clock by the Rev. Joseph Mottershead.  The ceremony was performed at the M.E. parsonage and supper was served at the home of the bride's parents on North Main Street, immediately afterward.  A reception was held at Daniel Spade's on Wednesday and a large number of guests were present.  The young couple will begin housekeeping on a farm near Salem in the Spring. 

Shelby -- Married, Dec. 30th., 1897, at the residence of Rev. N.H. Loose, C.E. Weidner and Miss Sarah A. Stiving, both of near Shelby.

Shelby -- Married, Dec. 30, 1897, at 8 p.m. at the Pennsylvania House, by Rev. Dr. W.H. Singley.  R.F. Gooding and Leonora Briggle, both of Shelby, O.

Shelby -- Harry Crall, of the tube works office, and Miss Minta Geissinger, of West Fourth Street, Mansfield, were married last Saturday at the new Christian church in that city.

Mansfield -- A pretty but quiet wedding took place Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Conrad Flockerzi, on North Main Street.  The contracting parties were Miss Edith Ackerman, of 42 Wood Street, and Elmer Post, who is employed at Flockerzi's meat market.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. George U. Preuss, of St. Paul's German Lutheran Church.  Mr. & Mrs. Post will reside at the home of Mr. Flockerzi until spring.

Mansfield -- Miss Katie B. Denzer, daughter of Philip Denzer, and Edward M. Warne were married at the home of the bride, 137 Hedges Street, Tuesday evening, at 6 o'clock by the Rev. H.L. Wiles.  A wedding supper was served.

11 January 1898, Vol. 14, No. 3

Olivesburg -- Miss Mary Church and Milton Fackler were married Tuesday, Dec. 28.  We wish them a long and happy life.

14 January 1898, Vol. 14, No. 4

Pavonia.  P.F. Groff and Mattie Rutan were united in marriage on Tuesday of last week.

18 January 1898, Vol. 14, No. 5

Bellville.  John Robinson and Miss Nora Stewart were married Wednesday evening by the Rev. J.N. Barnett at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. & Mrs. Stewart.  The ceremony was performed at 8 o'clock in the presence of the near relatives of the bride and groom.  They expect to begin housekeeping in the spring and will reside on the farm owned by the groom's father, just south of town.  

Alta.  The most important event that has taken place at Alta for some time was the marriage of John Gribling and Mrs. Jennie Scott, Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Larimer in the presence of about 35 relatives and friends.  The bride was tastefully attired in white organdie, adorned with lace and ribbon, over buff stain and wore white rose buds.  Just as the clock struck 5, they took their places in the archway, between the parlors, which was very tastefully decorated for the occasion, where Rev. Finly performed the ceremony which made them man and wife.

Mansfield.  Arthur M. Wentz and Miss Etta Zehner were married Thursday evening at 6:30 o'clock, by the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles.

Otis Craig, of Millwood, Knox County, and Miss Savingood, of Ashland, were married Wednesday afternoon at the Carlton Hotel by the Rev. R.H. Edmonds, of the Mayflower Memorial church.  Mr. & Mrs. Craig let for their home Thursday.

25 January 1898, Vol. 14, No. 7

Lexington.  Miss Minnie Dickson adorned herself with the conventional orange blossoms and was led to the nuptial altar by J.C. Kennedy, Wednesday night, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. & Mrs. Thompson, performing the ceremony. 

01 February 1898, Vol. 14, No. 9

Married, at the Mayflower parsonage, Jan. 27, by the Rev. R.H. Edmonds, Arby Kiddney and Miss Minnie Shultz.

08 February 1898, Vol. 14, No. 11

Bellville.  H.E. Weaver and Lina Mowry were quietly married at the Lutheran parsonage Wednesday evening by the Rev. J.N. Barnett.  Both are well known and highly respected people of this place.  

Buel W. Motter, proprietor of the "Mecca" restaurant, and Miss Anna Slaybaugh, of Park Avenue East, were married at the parsonage of the First Lutheran church by the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles, at 6 o'clock last evening.  <<a further account of this wedding can be found in the original article>> 

11 February 1898, Vol. 14, No. 12

Shelby.  E.C. Little, better known as "Doc", was married Monday evening at the Catholic parsonage by Rev. Michaelis, to Miss Francis Catty.  They will reside in this city, Mr. Little being employed at the tube works.

Mansfield.  John W. Abbott, the Park Avenue East dairyman, and Miss Ella M. Murphy, sister of Officer Murphy, were united in marriage Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, three miles north of the city, in the presence of about 40 relatives and friends.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles, of the First Lutheran Church.  <<a further account of this wedding can be found in the original article>>

18 February 1898, Vol. 14, No. 14

The home of John Fendrich, north of the city, was the scene of festive pleasure Wednesday evening.  It was the occasion of the marriage of his daughter, Minnie, to Charles Robinson, well and favorably known in this city, as well as in the surrounding country.  The Rev. Mr. Mumma performed the ceremony.

MARRIED -- Feb. 16, at 6 p.m., at the residence and by the Rev. J.E. Lynn, 158 West Fourth Street, J.D. McCollough and Miss Emma Smith.

MARRIED -- Feb. 16, at the parlors of the First Christian church at 6:15 p.m., John L. Wentz and Miss Ida Scrafield, the Rev. J.E. Lynn, officiating.

A very pretty and charming wedding took place at the home of Mr. & Mrs. J.G. Nixon, No. 15 Daisy Street, at noon Wednesday.  The contracting parties were Harry C. Stentz, a rising young business man of this city, who is connected with the well-known music firm of A.W. Brinkerhoff and Sons, and Miss Nellie A. Nixon, eldest daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J.G. Nixon.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. D.J. Meese, in the presence of only the immediate families.

22 February 1898, Vol. 14, No. 15

Wirther Hine, an employee of the Card Electric Company, recently from Macon, Ga., and Miss Julia Bonar, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. L.J. Bonar, of Park Avenue West, was married at the residence of the bride's parents Saturday evening, the Rev. Dr. D.J. Meese officiating.

25 February 1898, Vol. 14, No. 16

Butler.  Morgan Whistler, son of Sam Whistler, south of town, was married to Mrs. Cora Bixler Landis, on Wednesday evening of last week by the Rev. Henry Keller of North Liberty.  The bride is the widow of the late Walter Landis, who shuffled off this mortal coil a few years ago by the revolver route.

'Squire Richardson, Wednesday, married Edwin A. Isaly and Miss Edith May Simmons, both of this county.

01 March 1898, Vol. 14, No. 17

Bellville.  Willis Lee and Miss Rosa Clever were quietly married last Wednesday.  We join their many friends in wishing them a happy future.

Cherry Valley.  Willis Lee, of Bellville, and Miss Rosa Clever, of this place, were quietly married at the home of the bride's parents, Wednesday evening.  We join in wishing them a long and happy life.

04 March 1898, Vol. 14, No. 18

Butler.  John D. Kunkel and Miss Anna M. Ramsey were quietly married on the evening of Feb. 23 at the Evangelical parsonage the Rev. J.S. Fritterer performing the ceremony.  

Shelby.  Married -- L.O. Pittenger and Miss Susie Harper, Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Presbyterian parsonage, 45 North Gamble Street, the pastor officiating.

Shelby.  Edward Dick, of Ganges, and Miss Pearl Chew, of Rives, were married Feb. 24, 1898, at the residence of Rev. N.H. Loose, D.D., of Shelby.

Pleasant Valley.  Miss Alta Andrews and Frank L. Ink, of Fredericktown, were married at the home of the bride's uncle, the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles, at Mansfield, Wednesday, Feb. 23.  The bride is the second daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Andrews, of this place, and will leave many friends when she moves to her new home near Fredericktown.

Fred Nail and Miss Fannie Fulger, two well-known and respected young people of this city, were married Wednsday evening at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Fulger, on Bowman Street, in the presence of a number of invited guests.  The ceremony was performed by te Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles, of the First Lutheran Church.  At the close of the evening Mr. & Mrs. Nail went to the home of the Mr. Nail's parents on South Main Street.  Here they were serenaded by a number of members of Purity Council, Jr. O.U.A.M., of which Mr. Nail is a member.

Samuel B. Crossman, of Bradner, and Mrs. Emeline Johns, of this city, were married at the First English Lutheran parsonage, Monday afternoon, by the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles.

11 March 1898, Vol. 14, No. 20

Butler.  James Sheehy and Mrs. Katharine Fleck fell victims to Cupid's wiles and were quietly joined in the holy bonds of wedlock last Thursday evening.  The ceremony was performed about 7 o'clock at the residence of James Craig, the Rev. W.O. Scott officiating.  << a further account of this marriage can be found in the original article >>

A very pleasant home wedding occurred Wednesday at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. R.G. Young, two miles south of Mansfield.  Their daughter, Miss Cora M., was united in marriage to Harry A. Baum, of Mifflin, by the Rev. Thompson, of Lexington.  After the ceremony a sumptuous wedding dinner was served.  Only intimate friends of the contracting parties were present.  Mr. & Mrs. Baum will reside with the groom's father, Edward Baum.

Jacob Anliker and Miss Mary E. Adams were united in marriage Monday afternoon by 'Squire J.R. Richardson.

15 March 1898, Vol. 14, No. 21

J.L. [L.J.] Hartzell and Miss Jennie Ellsworth, both of Shelby, were married March 11 by the Rev. Dr. F.A. Gould.

The Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles married W.H. Fackman and Miss Beemiller, of Shelby, Tuesday evening at the parsonage.

Miss Elda E. Sheckler and Frank Zwilling were married at the home of the bride's father, David E. Sheckler, of Washington Township, Thursday evening, by the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles.  About 75 guests were in attendance.  A sumptuous supper was served.

18 March 1898, Vol. 14, No. 22

Adario.  The wedding bells were again heard in our midst when Boyd Hammond [Hammon] of near Shiloh, and Miss Maggie [Mamie] Scroggie, of Adario, were united in marriage Sunday afternoon at the home of the bride by Rev. Keiser, of the M.E. church at this place.

Married -- March 16, by the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles, R.J. Stimens and Miss Minnie A. Cole.

Married -- March 16, by the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles, William Flockenzi and Miss Mary C. Jarves.

22 March 1898, Vol. 14, No. 23

Shelby.  Albert Myers and Miss Maude Oman will be married at the home of the bride, Wednesday evening, March 30.

Julius Armstrong and Carry M. McCune, both of Jefferson Township, were married in probate court room at the court house at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon by 'Squire McDermott.

25 March 1898, Vol. 14, No. 24

Butler.  The home of Derr B. Leedy and wife, east of town, was the scene of a quiet wedding Wednesday evening, March 16, when their daughter, Miss Blanche, was united in marriage with William T. Ramsey.  The Rev. J.S. Fitterer, pastor the Evangelical church, performed the ceremony in the presence of a small number of the friends of the contracting parties.

Butler.  W.J. Armstrong and Miss Carrie McCuen, youngest daughter of Robert McCuen and wife, were married at Mansfield Saturday. 

William Rhein and Miss Rosa Kochenderfer, both of Shelby, were married at 7:30 Wednesday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Kendall, No. 391 Spring Mill Street.  The Rev. Mr. Finley, pastor of the Christian church at Shelby, performed the ceremony in the presence of only the members of the two families and a few invited guests, special friends of the bride and groom.  The marriage was solemnized in this city for the reason that there was sickness in the family of one of the contracting parties.

Invitations have been received here for the wedding of Albert Myers and Miss Maude Oman, of Shelby.  Both young people have a number of friends in this city.

Dr. H.L. Wiles performed the marriage ceremony for the following persons:  March 17, Jacob W. Dinges and Sarah A. Thatcher;  D. Stoodt and Lizzie A. Pershing;  March 22, Alfred D. Arnold and Bertie Croft;  March 23, Andrew H. Laser and Nannie Thatcher;  March 24, William H. Young, of Crestline, and Carrie I. Earnest of Bellville.

29 March 1898, Vol. 14, No. 25

Bellville.  Dr. William H. Young, of Crestline, and Miss Carrie Earnst, of this place, were married by the Rev. Dr. Wiles at Mansfield, Thursday.  They expect to make their home at Crestline.

Married -- March 24, by the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles, at the parsonage, Lewis K. Bank and Mary B. Calhoun.

Married -- March 24, by the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles, at the parsonage, William R. Smith and Tamson U. Rank.

Raymond H. Zerle and Elizabeth M. Switzer were married at the Presbyterian parsonage, Wednesday evening, March 23, by the Rev. Dr. D.J. Meese.

A very pretty home wedding occurred Thursday evening at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. C.A. Kuenzli, on Buckingham Street, when the Rev. R.H. Edmonds, pastor of the Mayflower Church, united in marriage Curtis K. Kaufman and Miss Maud M. Fairhurst, both of this city.  Only the immediate friends of the happy couple were present at the ceremony.  Mr. & Mrs. Kaufman will for the present reside at 319 Spring Mill Street.  Mr. Kaufman is the popular telegraph operator at the B.&O. freight office.

01 April 1898, Vol. 14, No. 26

Shelby.  Albert Myers and Miss Maude Oman were married at the home of the bride Wednesday evening, by the Rev. Mr. Wilson.  Miss Mame Statler and Miss Clem Laird, of Mansfield, attended the wedding.

Ganges.  A pretty and quiet wedding was celebrated at the home of Mr. & Mrs. George Keller last Thursday.  The devotees of Hyman were Miss Minnie, the daughter of Mr. Keller, and Levi Mohn, both of this place, and popular in a wide circle of friends in which they move.  May their joys be many and sorrows but few.

Corsica.  Foster Cramer and Miss Isa Chambers were married Wednesday evening, March 16, at the M.E. parsonage in Ontario, the Rev. Gray officiating.

A very pretty wedding occurred at the home of William Martin, Sr., Wednesday, the participants being Miss Rose E. Martin and Otis M. Sowash, the Rev. Dr. Wiles officiating.  About 40 guests were present and a number of gifts testified to the esteem in which the young couple are held.  A fine supper was served.  Mr. & Mrs. Sowash will reside on Park Avenue East.

Frank H. Fike, of near Butler, and Effie J. Wiles, of near Lucas, were married at the First Lutheran parsonage, March 30, by the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles.

08 April 1898, Vol. 14, No. 28

Butler.  Frank H. Fike was married to Miss Effie J. Wiles, of near Lucas, Wednesday, March 30, at Mansfield.  The ceremony was performed at the First Lutheran parsonage by the Rev. H.L. Wiles, uncle of the bride.

Butler.  Edward Wheatcraft was married to Miss Eva Simmons Sunday afternoon at the Evangelical parsonage by the Rev. J.S. Fitterer.

Married, at the Mayflower parsonage April 6, by the Rev. R.H. Edmonds, Alva Hoover and Miss Ella Knight.

15 April 1898, Vol. 14, No. 30

Ganges.  Miss Ethel Tongue, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Henry Tongue, was united in marriage to Taylor Guthrie last Thursday.  They have the best wishes of their many friends.

The marriage of Miss Maud Smith of West Fourth Street, and Samuel Race occurred last night at the First English Lutheran parsonage, the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles officiating.

19 April 1898, Vol. 14, No. 31

Bellville.  Will Etz and Miss Grace Patman were quietly married Tuesday evening at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Patman, by the Rev. H.L. Canfield.  There was no one present except the immediate friends.  

Charles S. Race and Miss Maude Smith were married Thursday evening at the Presbyterian parsonage by the Rev. D.J. Meese.  The groom is in the employ of the Eclipse Stove Company and the bride is a popular young lady who has been employed in the millinery department of the Boston Store.  

22 April 1898, Vol. 14, No. 32

Butler.  Daniel H. Snavely and Miss Ella Whistler were quietly married by the Rev. Morgan on Monday evening of last week at the residence of the minister, five miles north of town.

Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Otto William Carpenter, of this city, and Ruby Desair, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Sears, of Bucyrus, Wednesday afternoon, May 4, at 3:30 o'clock.  Mr. Carpenter, who is the son of Mr. & Mrs. W.B. Carpenter, of South Diamond Street, is in the office of the state commissioner of insurance and his prospective bride, a prominent young society lady of Bucyrus.

26 April 1898, Vol. 14, No. 33

Bellville.  Miss Rose Fisher, one of Bellville's popular young ladies, and Dr. Eugene Iden, of Fredericktown, were married Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock by the Rev. Newell, of Wooster.  The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's father on Main Street, in the presence of a few immediate friends.  The happy couple left for Fredericktown that evening where they will make their future home and where the groom had a house nicely furnished already for occupancy.

29 April 1898, Vol. 14, No. 37

Lucas.  Miss Maud Perry and Art Balliet were married at the residence of the Lutheran pastor last Thursday.

Shelby.  William Finnigan and Miss Nellie Whalen were married Tuesday morning at the Catholic church.

Alta.  Miss Josie Marlow, one of Alta's popular young ladies, and John Crooks, were married by the Rev. H.L. Wiles, Thursday, April 21.  

Married -- April 25, Harry D. McCune and Rose Berlo, by the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles.

06 May 1898, Vol. 14, No. 39

A quiet but pretty wedding was that which was solemnized Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Presbyterian parsonage by the Rev. Dr. D.J. Meese.  The contracting parties were A.L. Binny, a member of the contracting building firm of Castner & Binny, and Miss Dorothea Zerby, a charming young lady of this city.  The ceremony which united the twin was performed in the presence of a few near relatives.  Mr. & Mrs. Binny will reside for the present at 305 Marion Avenue. 

Herman Passler and Miss Anna B. Croft, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. E.P. Croft, were married Wednesday evening at 8:30 o'clock at the Lutheran parsonage by the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles.

10 May 1898, Vol. 14, No. 40

Bellville.  Tom Long, of this place, and Miss Rena Baker, north of town, were quietly married, Wednesday night.

William Heineking and Miss Mary Stepler were married April 30 at Bluffton, Ind.  Mr. Heineking and his bride have returned to this city and will reside at 138 East Bloom Street.

13 May 1898, Vol. 14, No. 41

Married, at the Mayflower parsonage, May 9, by the Rev. R.H. Edmonds, Harvey Huffman, of Akron, and Miss Flora Henry, of Lucas.

17 May 1898, Vol. 14, No. 42

Bellville.  George Tinkey and Miss Ida Reynolds were married last week.

Alta.  Mrs. Mary Stone, a much respected lady of this place, and Cyrus Plymesser were married last Tuesday evening by Dr. Wiles and, of course, Alta boys treated them to a regular old-time belling, which was kept up until the bellers received their treat, previous to which the storekeeper had to be belled out of bed in order to secure the cigars.  

20 May 1898, Vol. 14, No. 43

Butler.  At the M.E. parsonage, Thursday evening, at 7:30 the Rev. Joseph Mottershead performed the marriage ceremony which united for life Harry D. Schooley and Miss Nellie Lafferty, two well known young people of this place.

Milton Wise, of Butler, and Miss Allie McCready, formerly of Mansfield, were married Wednesday evening at 9 o'clock at home of Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Patterson, on High Street, in the presence of a number of friends.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles.

24 May 1898, Vol. 14, No. 44

Shelby.  It has just come to be known in the past few days that Will Dick and Miss Hattie Devoe have been married for some time.  They were married last October, and have kept the matter secret until now.

Miss Otta M. Beilstein, daughter of Mrs. Louisa Beilstein, and Fred Scheld, formerly of Canal Dover, were married last night at the Franc Flats by the Rev. Reen, pastor of the St. Luke's Lutheran Church.  The ceremony took place at 9 o'clock.  Those who witnessed the marriage were J.W. Scheld, brother of the groom, and Pearl M. Beilstein, sister of the bride.  The groom is a pattern-maker at the Eclipse Stove Works.  

Married at the Mayflower parsonage by the Rev. R.H. Edmonds, May 22, Hial H. Freeman and Miss Loveana McGouren.

27 May 1898, Vol. 14, No. 45

Married, Wednesday, May 25, at 8 o'clock p.m. at the home of the bride on South Sugar Street, Maude L., daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Keil, to Fred E. Shaffer, the Rev. H.L. Wiles, of the First Lutheran Church, officiating.

03 June 1898, Vol. 14, No. 47

Married, by the Rev. Dr. N.H. Loose, of Shelby, at the residence of Mrs. M.J. Hall, 111 North Mulberry Street, evening of June 1, 1898, John Homer Eddy and Mrs. Bessie Price, both of Mansfield.  The wedding took place at the beautiful home of the bride's mother.  It was a private affair, attended only by the nearest relatives of the contracting parties. 

Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles married J.F. Metcalf and Miss Emma Matther, who were accompanied by the Misses White and Matther;  at 7:30, Louis J. Lindsey and Miss Anna E. Beck, both of Crestline;  at 8:20, Burt Gray and Miss Kate H. Warns, of this city.

The Rev. H.L. Wiles, Wednesday afternoon, united in marriage John G. Wolfrum, of Upper Sandusky, and Miss Grace M. Woods at the home of the bride on Miller Street.

10 June 1898, Vol. 14, No. 48

A very beautiful June wedding and ---- uniting the hearts and lives of two of Mansfield's well known young people was that which took place Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Emma -- Peck, on Sherman Ave.  The contracting parties were Miss Grace Wheeler, charming daughter of Mrs. Peck, and Dr. Charles W. Race, assistant surgeon at the Sandusky Soldiers' home.  << a further account of this wedding can be found in the original article >>

Charles F. Hutzelman and Miss Jennie Baughman were married at the Presbyterian parsonage Tuesday evening by the Rev. Dr. Meese.

17 June 1898, Vol. 14, No. 51

Shelby.  Robert Gooding and Miss Fogle, of this city, were married at the home of the bride, on Earl Avenue, last week.

Shelby.  The Rev. Loose, of this city, married Fred C. Deither, of Cleveland, and Miss Josie Schambs, of Ganges, at the bride's home near Ganges, Tuesday evening.

21 June 1898, Vol. 14, No. 52

Sunday morning at 8 o'clock Orson Maxwell and Miss Una Hackett were married at the parsonage of the Baptist church by the Rev. Frank G. McFarlan.

William E. Watkins and Miss Lydia Hess were married by the Rev. D.J. Meese at the parsonage Wednesday evening in the presence of a few friends of the contracting parties.

24 June 1898, Vol. 14, No. 53

Cookton.  Elzy Shoup and Miss Mildred Kuntz were married at Ontario last Wednesday.

Sandusky Township.  Married at Crestline, Saturday evening, Burt Hanlon and Laura Palmer, both of this place.

C.W. Hissong, of this city, and Miss Nettie Zediker, of Lucas, were married at Lucas at the Lutheran parsonage, June 20, by the Rev. A.K. Felton.

Married, June 19, by the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles, George M. Bodley, of Plymouth, and Ada B. Bricker, of this city.

Married, June 20, by the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles, Fred Yoder and Rosa Kestling, both of near Lexington.

28 June 1898, Vol. 14, No. 54

Shelby.  A.E. Rooks, of this city, and Miss Meribah Miller, of Crestline, were married at the home of the bride in Crestline last Wednesday night.

At the residence of the bride, Thursday evening, June 23, at 8 o'clock, occurred the marriage of J.B. Tingley and Miss Nellie Rhoads, both of this city.  The beautiful and impressive ceremony was solemnized by the Rev. F.A. Gould, pastor of the First M.E. Church.  << a further account of this marriage can be found in the original article >>

MARRIED -- June 23, at the First [English] Lutheran parsonage by the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles, T.E. Winters, of near Perrysville, and Miss Addie Hackett, of Lucas.

01 July 1898, Vol. 14, No. 55

Newville.  R.R. Hunter of Loudonville, and Mrs. M.B. Whyte, of Ashland, were married at Mansfield on Monday and called on Mrs. Hunter's brother, Dr. McCombs, and her mother, Mrs. S.A. McCombs, on their way to Loudonville in the evening.  Miss Isabel Whyte, daughter of Mrs. Hunter, accompanied them.

At 8 o'clock Thursday morning, June 30, at the home of the bride's father, W.B. Millikin, of near Ontario, Miss Stella Millikin and Dr. E.U. Marquand, of Conesville, Coshocton County, were united in marriage by the Rev. Mr. McCullough, of Ontario.  Dr. and Mrs. Marquand left at 10 a.m. for their home at Conesville, followed by the best wishes of a host of friends.

MARRIED -- June 29, by the Rev. N.H. Loose, D.D., of Shelby, at his residence, W.E. Rhinehalt, of Mansfield, and Miss Anna Burgess, of Shelby.

05 July 1898, Vol. 14, No. 56

Joseph W. Kyle and Ida C. Wolf were married Saturday afternoon by the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles, and Saturday evening, William Winfield and Rhui M. Richey were married by the same minister.

08 July 1898, Vol. 14, No. 57

Bellville. S.J. Lafferty and Katherine Garber were quietly married at the home of the bride's mother on Bell Street, Thursday evening by the Rev. H.L. Canfield. Only the immediate friends of the bride and groom were present. An elegant supper was served after the ceremony. Both are estimable young people and teachers in the public schools. They left that evening for Ada, where Mr. Lafferty is spending the summer in school. They will make their home on South Main Street. We join their many friends in wishing them a long and happy life.

19 July 1898, Vol. 14, No. 60

Willis Shade, of Jackson Township, and Miss Maud Peterman, of this city, were united in marriage Thursday evening at 8 o'clock in the presence of a small company of relatives.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A.K. Mumma at his residence, 491 Spring Mill Street.

22 July 1898, Vol. 14, No. 61

Albert E. Heilman and Miss Sophia Boyce, of Tiffin, were united in marriage by the Rev. Dr. D.J. Meese at the Presbyterian church study.

26 July 1898, Vol. 14, No. 62

Married.  Saturday evening, July 23, by the Rev. F.A. Gould, Charles E. Stahl and Miss Matilda M. Hay, both of Mansfield.

Married.  Sunday, July 24, by the Rev. F.A. Gould, F.L. Rush of Mansfield, and Miss Blanche Yarman of Loudonville.

29 July 1898, Vol. 14, No. 63

Butler.  McCarshy Greer and Miss Mertie A. Remy were very quietly united in marriage Sunday evening at the M.E. parsonage, the Rev. Joseph Mottershead officiating.  The young couple will reside on Union Street.  Congratulations.

Virgil A. Staninger and Miss Mary E. Sommers, two well known, worthy and highly respected young people of this city, were united in marriage, Monday evening at 8 o'clock.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles, at the First Lutheran parsonage, in the presence of the immediate relatives.  << a further account of this wedding may be found in the original article >>

Joseph H. Silvis, of Grapeville, Pa., and Miss Mary S. Long, who resides near the city, were married Thursday by 'Squire Richardson.

Married.  July 27, at 4 p.m., by Dr. H.L. Wiles, Ardie Baker and Lettie Landis, of Mansfield.

Married.  July 27, at 8 p.m., by the Rev. Dr. Wiles, Joseph Lambright and Minnie Morris, of this city.

05 August 1898, Vol. 14, No. 65

Amoy.  James Leppo and Miss Edna Fighter were married at the home of the bride's parents Tuesday evening by the Rev. A.K. Mumma, in the presence of a number of guests.  The serenading party were also on hand and were treated to cigars.

A pretty home wedding took place at the residence of Mr. Fighter, six miles north of the city, Wednesday evening, his daughter, Edna, being married to James S. Leppo.  << a further account of this wedding can be found in the original article >>

16 August 1898, Vol. 14, No. 68

Harry L. Race and Miss Bertha L. Arnold were united in marriage Saturday night at 9 o'clock by the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles.

23 August 1898, Vol. 14, No. 70

The wedding of Miss Winona Weatherby, one of Mansfield's sweet singers and most estimable lady, and A. Sidney Jones, formerly of this city, but now special pension examiner at Washington, D.C., was solemnized Sunday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Mary E. Weatherby, 103 West Fourth Street, in the presence of about 30 of the immediate relatives and friends of the contracting parties.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. A.J. Lyon of Delaware.  

26 August 1898, Vol. 14, No. 71

Albert Martin of the firm of Martin Bros., and Miss Ida F. Stoodt, of South Mulberry street, were united in marriage at 8 o'clock Wednesday evening at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Stoodt, on South Mulberry Street. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Ferdinand Buesser, of St. John's German Evangelical Church in the presence of only the immediate relatives and friends of the bride and groom.

Charles Schaeffer, formerly of this city, but now of Newark, and Miss Etta Bilestine, of this city, until recently a teacher in the Mansfield public schools, both well known and highly respected young people, were united in marriage Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Baptist parsonage by the Rev. Frank G. McFarlan.  Mr. & Mrs. Schaeffer left Wednesday evening at 6:50 o'clock for Newark, where they will reside.  Mr. Schaeffer is employed by the B.&O. railroad as brakeman.

30 August 1898, Vol. 14, No. 72

The wedding invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Julia Gorby, daughter of J. Gorby, to Prof. Theodor F. Lake.  Both are well known and highly respected residents of the city.  Miss Gorby is a charming young lady of splendid qualities and Prof. Lake is a son of Reformatory Farm Supt. L.S. Lake, and is a young man of much ability.  The wedding will be solemnized Wednesday evening, Sept. 7, at 8:30 at the home of Mr. & Mrs. S. Thornberry, 160 Park Avenue West.  The bride and groom will be at home after Sept. 26 at Ann Arbor, Mich.

02 September 1898, Vol. 14, No. 73

Arthur Fulger and Miss Dema Schlegel, both of this city, were married Wednesday p.m. by Rev. F.G. McFarland, at the parsonage.

06 September 1898, Vol. 14, No. 74

Married, by the Rev. F.A. Gould, Aug. 31, A.J. Bach and Miss Bertha M. Clark, both of this city.  

Married, by the Rev. F.A. Gould, Sept. 1?, Louis Knisely, of Bucyrus, and Miss Nellie Gates, of Ganges.

09 September 1898, Vol. 14, No. 75

Butler.  Harvey Rinehart, of Woodview, and Miss Ida Freehafer, of the Bunker Hill locality, were married at the bride's home Tuesday, Aug. 30, the Rev. Schisler, of Woodview, officiating.

Bellville.  Irwin Fisher and Mrs. Euphemia Algee [Alger], both of this place, were married Tuesday noon at the Presbyterian parsonage in Mansfield, by the Rev. D.J. Meese.

Bellville.  George C. Rundelle, of Willoughby, and Miss Ida Thrailkill were married at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Frank Thrailkill, Thursday evening at 7:30, by the Rev. Canfield.

A beautiful and delightful home wedding, uniting the hearts and lives of two of Mansfield's well known and highly respected young people was solemnized Wednesday evening at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. S. Thornberry, 160 Park Avenue West, in the presence of about 60 invited guests, a number of whom were the immediate relatives of the contracting parties.  Quite a number of guests from out of the city were also present.  The nuptials which were celebrated were those of J. Gorby's youngest daughter, Miss Julia, a charming and most worthy young lady of many social graces and charming personality, who has been stenographer at the Eclipse Stove company's office for some time, and Theodor F. Lake, a talented and well known young man, who has a bright future.  The groom is a son of Reformatory Farm Supt. L.S. Lake, and wife, and has been a resident of Mansfield for several years.  As a teacher and elocutionist he has shown aptitude and ability and has a host of warm friends. <<a further account of this marriage can be found in the newspaper>>

Harry Pearce and Miss Bertha Taylor, of Washington, were married at 9 o'clock Sunday morning, Sept. 4, by the Rev. H.L. Wiles.  From there they drove to the home of Mr. & Mrs. Fred Moore, near Bloomingdale, and took dinner and spent the remainder of the day.

Married, Sept. 9, by the Rev. F. Buesser, Charles Miller and Miss Emma Konrad.

Married, Sept. 2, by the Rev. F. Buesser, John Roth and Miss Mary Wolf.

13 September 1898, Vol. 14, No. 76

Bellville.  Warner Armstrong and Miss Bertha Aungst, both of this place, were married at Mansfield Sunday, Sept. 4, by the Rev. Dr. F.A. Gould.

Card are out announcing the wedding of Lawrence M. Hendricks, of this city, and Miss Eva Hull, which will be solemnized Wednesday evening, Sept. 21, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. & Mrs. John C. Hull, 4½ miles southeast of the city.  Both are well known young people.

Married, Sept. 8, by the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles, Stanley F. Hartman of Deshler, and Mary A. Kendall, of Mansfield.

Married, Sept. 8, by the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles, Francis M. Newlon and Anna Simmons.

16 September 1898, Vol. 14, No. 77

Bloominggrove.  Homer Weaver and Miss Donna Evans were married Wednesday evening, Sept. 7, at the home of the bride's parents, the Rev. Gray, officiating.

Amoy.  Stanley Hartman, of Wood County, and Miss Mary Kendall, of this place, were united in marriage last Thursday at Mansfield.  Upon their return home they were greeted by a large number of invited guests and some beautiful presents were presented to them.

Eugene Craig and Miss Myrtle Mackley were married Wednesday evening by the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles at the parsonage.  

23 September 1898, Vol. 14, No. 79

Butler.  I.L. McCullough and Miss Rosetta Davis, of Davis, were quietly married Sunday evening at 6 o'clock at the M.E. parsonage by the Rev. Joseph Mottershead. 

Shelby.  Henry Brooks and Miss Viola Hiltabiddle were married last Saturday by the Rev. E.M. Counsellor at the U.B. parsonage.

Shelby.  Tuesday afternoon Miss Lillian J. Weaver and Henry A. Ludwig were married at the bride's home by the Rev. Singley.

About 24 years ago William Shrader and wife, after having been married for a number of years and raised a large family of children, disagreed in their domestic relations and were divorced.  Mrs. Shrader afterwards married a man named Waterhouse.  He died some time ago and she was left a widow.  Shrader has never remarried, and has lived at Bucyrus ever since.  Recently the old affection was renewed.  At the office of 'Squire Sheckler they had the nuptial knot which had been severed a quarter of a century previous united again.

A brilliant society event was that which took place Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. White, 200 Marion Avenue, the occasion being the marriage of their youngest daughter, Miss Minnie F. White, with Ernest C. Stevens.  <<a long account of this wedding, including a guest list, can be found in the source paper>>

At the residence of Mr. & Mrs. John C. Hull, four miles southeast of the city, and in the presence of 60 invited guests an auspicious nuptial event took place at 6 o'clock Wednesday evening.  The bride was Miss Eva Hull, and the groom was Lawrence M. Hendricks, of this city, both favorably known and worthy young people.  <<a full account of this wedding can be found in the source paper>>

A quiet home wedding took place at noon Thursday at the home of Mortimer D. Sisson, 382 West Fourth, in the presence of the immediate relatives and friends of the bride and groom.  The contracting parties were Miss Frances L. Binney and M.D. Sisson, and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. D.J. Meese, of the Presbyterian church, assisated by the Rev. A.B. Putnam, rector of Grace Episcopal Church.  

Clifford Endly and Miss Mellville Morgan were quietly married by the Rev. D.J. Meese, Wednesday evening, at the parsonage.  Supper was served to the wedding party at the home of her brother, John Morgan, at 590 Park Avenue West.  

A very pleasant event was the marriage Wednesday night of Horatio W. Johns and Miss Vertie Knight.  The ceremony was performed in the presence of a few intimate friends at their new home on McPherson Street, the Rev. G.F. Crites, pastor of the Christian Church at Shreve, officiating.

27 September 1898, Vol. 14, No. 80

Married.  Sept. 25, at the study of the Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. D.J. Meese, Jacob Hoffman, of Galion, and Miss Bertha G. Remy, of this city.

30 September 1898, Vol. 14, No. 81

Shelby.  Har. Lybarger and Miss Hattie Valentine, both of near Ganges, were married by the Rev. Loose the first of the week.

Jesse E. LaDow and Miss Nora Crider, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J.S. Crider, of 151 West Bloom Street, were married at 7 o'clock, Wednesday evening, Sept. 28, the Rev. Dr. D.J. Meese officiating, only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties, among them Mr. & Mrs. Amos LaDow, of Plymouth, being in attendance.  Mr. LaDow is the well known attorney, junior member of the legal firm of Kerr & LaDow, and president of the local board of election, well known and successful in the practice of his profession, and the bride has for five years been stenographer for the law firm of which Mr. LaDow is a member.  After a wedding trip to Chicago and possibly Milwaukee, Mr. & Mrs. LaDow will begin housekeeping in their own residence at the corner of First and Mulberry, which is already furnished for their occupancy.

Victor A. Dehnel, formerly of Sandusky, but for a number of years a resident of Mansfield, and interested in the construction of the Mansfield Short Line railroad, and Mrs. Carrie E. Stokes, were married Wednesday evening, Sept. 28, at the residence of the bride's sisters, the Misses Rhodes, on South Mulberry Street, the Rev. Frank G. McFarlan officiating.

J.W. Williams and Miss Daisy Balliet were married at Lucas, Sept. 28, by the Rev. A.K. Felton.

George Smith, proprietor of the "Dewey" saloon on North Main Street, and Miss Mary Huber, of North Main Street, were married last evening at 7:30 o'clock by the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles.  Mr. & Mrs. Smith will reside on Main Street.

07 October 1898, Vol. 14, No. 83

Weller Twp.  Byron Swineford and wife attended the nuptials of Miss Minnie Pittinger and Mr. Dummel, of Shelby, last Wednesday evening.   

14 October 1898, Vol. 14, No. 85

Butler.  Simeon Wheatcraft and Mrs. Lillie Bennett were quietly married Wednesday evening, Oct. 5, by the Rev. Paullin at the Evangelical parsonage.  Congratulations.

21 October 1898, Vol. 14, No. 87

Butler.  A very quiet wedding was solemnized at the Evangelical parsonage at 6 o'clock Sunday evening, when the Rev. E.D. Paullin pronounced the words which united for life Ora McCullough, of Butler, and Miss Anna Secrist, daughter of William Secrist, of Hastings.  The groom will teach this winter.  Congratulations.

25 October 1898, Vol. 14, No. 88

Bellville.  It is reported that Nelson Whitten and Miss Cora Rowalt, both of this place, were married last Sunday.

Thursday evening, Oct. 20, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. & Mrs. M.E. Douglas, of West Fourth Street, James Edward Gibson and Mary Douglas Priest were married.  The Rev. Dr. Dustin Kemble, of Cleveland, solemnized the ceremony in the presence of the immediate relatives of both contracting parties, including the mother of the bridegroom and the venerable grandfather of the bride, Levi Zimmerman.  The brother of the bride, Ernest Douglas, of Boston, played the bridal chorus from Lohengrin and Mendelssohn's wedding march.  Both of these young people are well and favorably known in this city, the groom being connected with the R. Lean Harrow company.

Married, Oct. 19, William F. Hursh, of Mansfield, and Miss Mary E. Sampsel, of Shenandoah, at the residence of Daniel Sampsel, the Rev. N.H. Loose, D.D., officiating.

Married, Oct. 21, at the parsonage, E.E. Miller, of Tioga, Pa., and Miss M.V. Anderson, of Shelby, the Rev. D.J. Meese, officiating.

28 October 1898, Vol. 14, No. 89

Married, Oct. 22, by the Rev. R.H. Edmonds, Myron H. Stoler and Miss Jennie E. McIntyre.

Married, Oct. 26, by the Rev. F. Ruesser, Edmund H. Wentz and Miss Mathilde Hoffman.

Charles Strong and Miss Pearl Jarvis were quietly married Wednesday evening by the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles, at the parsonage.  Supper was served to the wedding party at the home of her mother on Park Avenue West.  Miss Jarvis is an estimable young lady and Mr. Strong is a young business man of Wapakoneta.  

01 November 1898, Vol. 14, No. 90

Grant Wilcox, of this city, and Miss Liddie Severns, of Mt. Vernon, first cousins, were married Sunday, Oct. 30, at Lucas.  The license was procured at Mt. Vernon.  Mr. Wilcox is employed with his brother, A.L. Wilcox, the North Main Street dyer.  Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox will reside with Mr. Wilcox's step-father, Avery Huff, and wife, of East Fourth Street.

04 November 1898, Vol. 14, No. 91

Butler.  O.F. Darling and Miss Nora Schumacher, of Davis, were quietly married at the home of the bride Sunday evening, Oct. 23, by the Rev. J. Newell, of Wooster.  Congratulations.

Thomas M. Bell and Miss Georgie M. Mosier, of South of the city, were quietly married at the residence of W.E. Sirpless, No. 424 South Main Street, on Wednesday evening, Nov. 2 at 7 o'clock.  The Rev. Frank D. Findley officiating;  only a few of the immediate relatives of the contracting parties being present.

Married, Nov. 1, by the Rev. F. Buesser, Frank Hardman and Miss Ida Drechsel.

08 November 1898, Vol. 14, No. 92

Lucas.  The wedding of Miss Della Clinker and Willis Collins took place Sunday.  Success to them.

Nicholas Fenn and Mrs. L.A. Wiles were married at 8 o'clock Thursday evening at the parsonage of the German Lutheran Church by the Rev. G.U. Pruess.  The groom is the owner of a barber shop in the Y.M.C.A. building and came here from Cleveland about two years ago.  After the wedding a supper was served at the Kern residence, on Park Avenue West.  

18 November 1898, Vol. 14, No. 95

Butler.  E.E. Swank and Miss Alta Teeter were married at Mansfield, Wednesday.

Butler.  H.S. Garber and Miss Sylvia Swank were married at the bride's home last Thursday.

William Paxton Sheets and Miss Frances Marie Gilbert were united in marriage Wednesday evening at 8 'clock at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. & Mrs. A.J. Gilbert, 355 Marion Avenue, in the presence of about 100 invited guests.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. William Perrins, of Bedford, assisted by the Rev. Frank G. McFarlan, pastor of the Baptist Church.  <<A further account of this marriage may be found in the source newspaper>>

A quiet wedding took place at the Christian church parsonage on West Fourth Street, Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock.  The contracting parties were Elmer Swank and Miss Altie Teeter, both of Butler.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. L.G. Batman.  Mr. & Mrs. Swank will reside at Butler.  The bride is a sister of Mrs. W.W. Kanaga, of 147 Harker Street.

'Squire McDermott married Glenn G. Haislet and Veronica A. Yetzer, both of Shelby, at his office at 10 o'clock Thursday morning.

22 November 1898, Vol. 14, No. 96

Shelby.  B.C. Sheeley and Miss Stella Stroup, both living near Shelby, were married last Wednesday by the Rev. N.H. Loose.

25 November 1898, Vol. 14, No. 97

Butler.  By far-and-away the most surprising event of the season was the marriage Thursday evening, of Wilbur S. Bender, son of Postmaster Bender, and general manager of the Butler Cyclone, and Miss May Franks, youngest daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James A. Franks, residing west of town.  The Rev. Joseph Mottershead performed the ceremony at the M.E. parsonage and the happy couple left on No. 47 for a short visit with friends at Shelby.

Alta.  Charles Vincent, the milk man, who has been living at William McKees, was united in marriage Tuesday evening to Miss Carnes, of near Spring Mill.  They will reside on the Millsborough Road in the house lately vacated by Mr. Boyd.

Shelby.  George Haislett and Miss Frona Yetzer were married last week in Mansfield.

Amoy.  Charles Vincent, of Mansfield, and Miss Dora Cairns, of Spring Mills, were married Tuesday evening at the home of the bride's parents by A.K. Mumma.

Jackson Township.  The wedding of Frank Cairns and Miss Lantze, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Lantze, took place at the home of the bride Thanksgiving day.

O.L. Laird and Miss Zona Dair, two well known, worthy and highly respected young people of this city, will be united in marriage this evening at 6 o'clock at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Dair, of Bowman Street, by the Rev. E.D. Fairfield, of the Congregational Church, in the presence of only the immediate relatives.  Mr. Laird is a promising young man who is engaged in business at Findlay.  The bride enjoys the esteem of all who know her.  Mr. and Mrs. Laird will leave at 9:10 tonight for a wedding trip to Cleveland and Detroit.  On their return they will reside at Findlay.

29 November 1898, Vol. 14, No. 98

Bellville.  Levi Walker, son of Daniel Walker, and Miss Minnie Eller were married Thanksgiving evening at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Eller, three miles south of town, in the presence of a few invited guests.  

Shelby.  Edward Odell and Miss Etta Robinson were married in this city on Thanksgiving day at the home of the bride on Third Street.  They will reside in this city.

Thomas B. Bollman, of this city, and Mary E. Huber, of Shelby, were united in marriage at the parsonage of the First Lutheran Church, Wednesday evening, at 7 o'clock, by the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles.  The bride is a sister of County Recorder Charles Huber and the groom is a well known ex-deputy of the probate office.  At present Mr. Bollman is engaged in assisting his father in indexing the various records of the probate office under the system of the Bollman Indexing Company.  

Charles Vincent and Dora Cairns, of Spring Mills, were married Tuesday evening at the First Lutheran parsonage, by the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles.  Ezra F. Snyder and Miss Eva J. Berry, of Hastings, and William Green and Miss Nora Snyder, were married Wednesday evening at the parsonage by Dr. Wiles.

A very pleasant wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Lantz, north of the city, Thanksgiving night.  Their daughter, Miss Maud, was united in marriage with Frank Cairns, of Spring Mills, by the Rev. Mumma in the presence of about 100 guests.  Immediately after the ceremony a fine supper was served.  A number of very beautiful and useful presents were received.  Those present from Mansfield were:  Mr. & Mrs. John Cairns, Harry Hursh, the Misses Nellie Harbidge, Fanny Hursh, Myrtle and Verba Lantz, Samuel Cairns and Miss Bantebury, of Garret, Ind., Ream Cairns, of Wellsville, Mrs. Stanley, of Alliance, and Mr. and Mrs. John Morthland, of Bloominggrove.

02 December 1898, Vol. 14, No. 99

Butler.  Ezra F. Snyder and Mrs. Eva Berry, of near Newville, were married Nov. 23 by the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles at Mansfield.

Shelby.  William H. Peterson and Miss Emma L. Vandersole were married Tuesday by the Rev. John Wilson, of this city.

Shenandoah.  A very pleasant event was held at the home of Mr. & Mrs. James Zehner, Thursday evening of last week.  Their daughter, Katie, was married to Alvin Wolford.  About forty guests were present to witness the ceremony which was performed by the Rev. C.S. Cliffe.  A reception was given the newly-married couple Saturday evening at the home of the groom's father, Cyrus Wolford, which was attended by many of their associates.

Invitations have been issued for the wedding of Edna Lenore, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Friedrich, of 146 Marion Avenue, and Dr. Arthur Nettleton Lindsey, at the residence of the bride's parents, Wednesday evening, Dec. 14, at 8 o'clock.

Edward W. Crouse and Miss Bess Orem will be married Wednesday evening, Dec. 14, at 6 o'clock, at the Methodist church.  Following the ceremony a reception will be given at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Kate Orem, on Sturges Avenue.

13 December 1898, Vol. 14, No. 102

Invitations are out for the wedding of Stanhope Glenwood Vinson and Anna Mabelle Wilson for Thursday evening, Dec. 22, at the residence of the uncles of the bride, M.L. and W.W. Branyon, 113 West Fourth Street.

16 December 1898, Vol. 14, No. 103

A beautiful church wedding was that which made Edward Warner Crouse and Miss Bess Orem husband and wife, Wednesday evening.  <<a further account of this ceremony may be found in the source newspaper>>

A very pretty home wedding was that which was solemnized Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. John Friedrich, 146 Marion Avenue, in the presence of about 125 guests.  The ceremony which united in marriage Miss Edna Leonore Friedrich with Dr. Arthur Nettleton Lindsey was performed in the parlor by the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles, of the First Lutheran Church.  <<a further account of this ceremony may be found in the source newspaper>>

Edward W. Codger and Miss Claudie J. Turner were married at the parsonage of the St. Paul's German Lutheran Church on West Fourth, Wednesday evening.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Preuss at 8:30 o'clock.  The groom is a well and favorably known employee of the Vonhof tonsorial parlors.  <<a further account of this ceremony may be found in the source newspaper>>

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Chatlain, on the Olivesburg Road, near the reformatory, was the scene of a pretty wedding Wednesday evening.  The ceremony which united the hearts and lives of Mr. and Mrs. Chatlain's daughter, Miss Mary Edith Chatlain, with Fred Eugene Nixon, was performed at 7 o'clock in the presence of only the immediate families of the contracting parties, by the Rev. Dr. F.A. Gould.

20 December 1898, Vol. 14, No. 104

Invitations are out for the wedding of Miss Lulu K. Hall, a teacher in the Mansfield public schools and Dr. Robert R. Black, a physician of Galion.  The ceremony will be performed at noon Thursday, Dec. 29 at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. & Mrs. William B. Hall, on Wood Street.

23 December 1898, Vol. 14, No. 105

Olivesburg.  A mid-winter wedding where good feeling was evident, occurred Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the hospitable country home of Mr. & Mrs. William Linn, near Olivesburg.  The contracting parties parties were their daughter, Clara, and Elmer Bryte, of Ashland County.  

Wednesday evening about forty invited guests assembled at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Stevens to witness one marriage of their cousin, Miss Netta Walters, to John G. Mentzer.  Both young people are well known and much liked in and about the city.

27 December 1898, Vol. 14, No. 106

A beautiful nuptial event, uniting the hearts and lives of Miss Anna Mabelle Wilson, a charming young lady, who has resided here several years, and Stanhope Glenwood Vinson, a worthy and energetic young business man of this city, who occupies a highly responsible position with the Card Electric Company, was that which was solemnized Thursday evening at the home of the bride's aunt, Miss Anna Branyan, at 113 West Fourth Street, in the presence of about 50 guests.

Married, Dec. 21, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Stevick, at Lucas, E.L. Moser and Miss Ella Stevick, the Rev. A.K. Felton, officiating.

30 December 1898, Vol. 14, No. 107

At noon today at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Hall, corner of First and Wood Streets, in the presence of 80 invited guests, Miss Lulu Knight Hall, a well known and highly-respected young lady and a teacher in the public schools, was united in marriage with Dr. Robert Reese Black, of Galion.  <<a further account of this ceremony may be found in the source newspaper>>

Bellville.  John Munnell and Miss Alice Dixon, daughter of George Dixon, of the Hotel Norris, were quietly married Tuesday evening, Dec. 20, by the Rev. A.A. Hundley at the Lutheran parsonage.  They immediately began housekeeping in the Bowers property on Main Street, the rooms of which they have beautifully furnished.  

Bellville.  Barney Shafer and Miss Grace Norris were married Tuesday evening at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Norris, east of Bellville, by the Rev. T.C. Biddle, of Johnsville.

Shelby.  Frank Keeler and Miss Anna Moore, who, until recently has been a teacher in the Shelby public schools, were married at noon Thursday by the Rev. John Wilson, of the M.E. church at his home.  They left for their future home in Columbus, Ohio, where Mr. Keeler is a student in the medical college.

Lucas.  Vern Mossler and Ella Stevick were married Friday evening at the residence of the bride's parents.  

Amoy.  A beautiful home wedding took place at the home of W.S. Roush, Sunday at noon.  The contracting parties were Elias W. Malott, of Wood County, and Miss Mary Bare, of this place.  The marriage ceremony was solemnized by the Rev. Levi Feightner in the presence of a few invited guests.  <<a further account of this ceremony may be found in the source newspaper>>

Shenandoah.  A very happy event occurred at the home of David Samsel, north of town, Thursday evening of last week.  Their daughter, Elsie, was married to Henry Wolf, Jr.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. N.H. Loose in the presence of about 35 guests.  The newly married couple are at present on a trip through the western part of the state.  They have the best wishes of all.

The Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles united in marriage at the home of the bride's mother, on Newman Street, Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock, Miss Mary D. Gallagher and Sidney Smith in the presence of a few invited guests.  

At the parsonage Dr. Wiles said the words that united for life Norman Dice and Myrtle L. Julier;  William Leach and Minnie Dillon;  Curtis Fear and Grace Pitman;  Albertus Rodocker and Mrs. Ella Eller.

Curt Fear and Miss Grace Pitman were united in marriage Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Lutheran parsonage by the Rev. Dr. H.L. Wiles.  Mr. and Mrs. Fear will reside at the home of Mrs. Irwin, corner of Third and Diamond Streets.

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