Miss
Ozelma Tucker and Harold Greathouse motored to Humansville Saturday
where they were quietly married. They left Monday for Washington where
they will make their home.
(St. Clair County Republican, 5 January 1922)
Married
in Seattle
John W. Green and Miss Mary Dempsey were united in marriage at the home of
the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Green of Seattle, Washington,
December 25, 1921. A few friends witnessed the ceremony and all
present afterward partook of a bountiful dinner spread in honor of the
occasion.
The
groom, a former resident of Lowry City, has a position as car repairer
for a street car company. His bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John
Dempsey of Lowry City, and has many friends here who will wish them
much happiness.
They
will make their home in Seattle.
(Lowry City Independent, 5 January 1922)
Marriage Licenses
Marriage licenses issued by the county recorder at Osceola, during the
week ending Saturday follow:
Orville H. Boyd------------------------------Oyer
Davie A. Barger------------------------------Weaubleau
Marion Butcher------------------------------Osceola
Lee
Frances Love----------------------------Osceola
(Lowry City Independent, 5 January 1922)
Eastern
Bates.
Mr. Guy Keggereis and Miss Rosa Carroll were quietly married Wednesday.
Hearty congratulations to this most worthy young couple. The neighbors
charivaried them Friday night.
(Appleton City Journal, 5 January 1922)
Johnson
City
We learn that Ed Carroll hied himself off to Cedar county a few days ago
and is bringing back a bride. They will arrive today (Tuesday). We
wish for them a pleasant journey through the remaining days of their
life.
(Appleton City Journal, 5 January 1922)
CARPENTER---SHOEMAKER
Mr. Chester Carpenter and Miss Crystal Shoemaker were married in Hotel
Vannice, December 22, 1921, Rev. B. F. Lawler solemnizing the sacred
rite.
They
were attended by Miss Shoemaker, sister of the bride and Mr. Baker,
friend of the bridegroom.
Mr.
Carpenter is a son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Carpenter and the bride is a
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shoemaker.
These fine young folks will be at home to their friends near Ohio Post
Office.
We
wish them a long and happy life. --- Democrat
(Appleton City Journal, 5 January 1922)
Christmas Weddings
Damon R. Hudson………………………………Harper
Clara Sweeney………………………………......Bentonville
Harlie P. Earnest………………………………...Dunnegan
Marie I. Hall……………………………….........Humansville
J. A. Foster………………………………............Brownington
Edna Stone………………………………............Coal
Henry L. Hoover………………………………...Lowry City
Rosa Moore………………………………...........Lowry City
Walter L. Hodgman…………………………… Lowry City
Essie E. McCalmon…………………………… Creighton
Bryan Motley………………………………........Ohio
Dee Howerton……………………………….......Creighton
---Democrat.
(Appleton City Journal, 5 January 1922)
Judge B. F. Jeter reports a good business in
the matrimonial line last week. He united the following couples: Mr.
James H. Carter, of Rich Hill and Miss Georgia Crutchfield of Adrian,
on Friday; Mr. Chester R. Gage of LaCygne, Kans., and Miss Myra Smith
of Amsterdam, on Saturday; Mr. Horace G. Hensley and Miss Frances L.
Gossard of Adrian on Saturday. ---Times.
(Appleton City Journal, 5 January 1922)
Last
Sunday night, January 1st, will be ever memorable in the
life history of two of Osceola’s estimable young people, for, on the
evening of that beautiful day Miss Nellie Lee Frances Love was wedded
to Mr. Marion Butcher. Seven-thirty was the hour when they took their
position in the front parlor of the bride’s home, and Dr. J. R.
Woodcock of the Methodist church read the impressive marriage ceremony
which made them man and wife. Joyous congratulations were extended,
and directly the guests were ushered into the dining room where a most
inviting and elaborate dinner was graciously served. The guests were
the immediate relatives of the bride and groom, which made the wedding
all the more informal and homelike. The happy bride is the youngest
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Love, one of our old and well known
families, and the fortunate young husband is one of our young business
men, and the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. I. Butcher. Mr. and Mrs. Butcher
will make their future home in Osceola where they may enjoy the good
wishes and association of their wide circle of friends.
(St. Clair County Democrat, 5 January 1922)
Miss
O. Zelma Tucker and Mr. Harold Greathouse motored to Humansville
Saturday where they were quietly married. They left Monday for
Washington where they will make their home.
(St. Clair County Democrat, 5 January 1922)
Wedding
Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Holmes of Collins, gave a nice dinner last Sunday
in honor of their nephew, Harold Greathouse.
Harold was married Saturday, December 31 to Miss Ozelma Tucker.
Among those present were Bernice and Audra Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar
Greathouse, Mr. and Mrs. __________ Greathouse and grandchildren,
_________ and Hellum.
Mr.
and Mrs. Greathouse left Monday for Washington, where they intend to
make their future home.
(St. Clair County Democrat, 5 January 1922)
MICHAEL---PETERSON
The following write-up of the marriage of Miss Fern Peterson of this city
to Mr. Joseph Michael, was taken from the Oakley, Kansas, Graphic.
Miss Peterson is a daughter of Mrs. Lizzie Ansley of Lowry City, and
has taught several terms of school in this county. However, for the
past two years she has been teaching in Kansas. She is an estimable
young lady and her many friends here will extend congratulations and
best wishes for a prosperous and happy wedded life. Mr. and Mrs.
Michael arrived in Lowry City last week for a visit with the latter’s
mother and family.
Forty guests assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Rising of
High Point, on Wednesday, December 21, to witness the marriage
ceremony at 11:00 o’clock a.m., of Miss Fern Peterson of Lowry City,
Missouri, to Mr. Joseph E. Michael of this county, Rev. G. M. Smith of
Salina, Kansas, formerly a pastor of this place, officiating.
Miss
Irene Movos presided at the organ, and to the strains of a Hawaiian
march, the bride robed in lovely cream satin, the groom in a suit of
navy blue, marched in and were united in the holy bonds of matrimony,
under an artistically arranged arch of pink and white from which was
suspended a large wedding bell.
After the usual congratulations, all trooped into the dining room
which was also decorated in pink and white with bells, and the table
was sumptuously laden with many good things to eat.
A
number of pieces of cut glass and other useful gifts were received by
the young couple.
Mrs.
Michael, who is a niece of Mr. J. A. McBride, is teaching her second
successful term of school in District 39, and is a Christian lady of
charming personality and sterling worth, and the same can be said of
the groom, who needs no introduction to the host of friends he has
made during his six-year residence in this community. The young couple
will reside on the old home place here, so they will still remain with
us, and we join in with others wishing them a long and happy wedded
life.
(Lowry City Independent, 12 January 1922)
WALLACE---CHRISTIAN
Emmett Wallace and Miss Lena Christian, of Hartsburg, Missouri, were
united in marriage at Columbia, Missouri, Saturday, January 7, 1922.
The
groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Wallace of Hartsburg, former
residents of this community, and has numerous friends here who will
wish himself and his bride much happiness.
Information received by friends in this city is to the effect that Mr.
and Mrs. Wallace will reside for the present with his parents near
Hartsburg.
(Lowry City Independent, 12 January 1922)
Marriage Licenses
Marriage licenses issued by the county recorder at Osceola, during the
week ending Saturday follow:
Hubert B. Wright--------------------------Appleton City
Emma
Elizabeth Wafel-------------------Appleton City
(Lowry City Independent, 12 January 1922)
STEARNS---WAGNER
Vernon Stearns and Ceatta Wagoner(sic), prominent young people of the
Taberville neighborhood, were married in Clinton Monday. The bride is
a daughter of J. B. Wagoner, and is well known here. The groom is an
industrious young farmer, a son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Stearns. Their
many friends wish them a happy and prosperous wedded life. ---Schell
City News.
(Appleton City Journal, 19 January 1922)
Marriage Licenses
Marriage licenses issued by the county recorder at Osceola, during the
week ending Saturday follow:
Benn
Bradley--------------------------------------Gerster
Lora M.
Brown------------------------------------Osceola
(Lowry City Independent, 26 January 1922)
Pleasant Gap
Mr. J. L. Cox of Butler and Mrs. Perky of Pleasant Gap were united in
marriage at the court house in Butler Thursday. They will be at home
in Butler, as Mr. Cox owns property there.
(Appleton City Journal, 26 January 1922)
Mr.
Benn Bradley and Miss Lora Brown were united in marriage, Saturday
afternoon, at the M. E. parsonage. The wedding ceremony was performed
by Dr. Woodcock of the M. E. Church. The bride is a daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Will Brown, residing near Osceola on a farm, where Miss Brown
grew to womanhood. She is an accomplished and charming young lady. She
is at present employed in Hickory county as a school teacher. The
groom is a son of Mr. J. Bradley, a well known farmer near Gerster, at
which place Mr. Bradley has resided for several years and has a large
circle of friends. He is now employed in Hickory county as a school
teacher. Their many friends join in congratulations and best wishes to
this happy young couple.
(St. Clair County Democrat, 26 January 1922)
Carl
Nelson and Miss Maisie Gaston of Garden City, formerly of Gerster,
were united in marriage at the home of the latter’s parents Wednesday
of last week.
(St. Clair County Republican, 2 February 1922)
A
wedding shower was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Brown last
Saturday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bradley, the occasion
being planned by her friends. They received many useful presents. All
enjoyed a fine social time, games and music being the order of the
evening. Helen Herndon sang Love’s First Dream. Then the shower was
presented by the bride’s uncle, Silas H. Brown, after which
refreshments were served consisting of ice cream and cake.
(St. Clair County Republican, 2 February 1922)
Mt.
Zion was awakened from its drowsiness Monday night, by the rattling of
all its tinware, Indian war whoops, and shooting of fire arms, in
honor of the marriage of Miss Edith Kline and Mr. Lawrence Sander,
which occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bridenstine, Saturday
evening. These popular young people have the best wishes of the
community.
(Lowry City Independent, 2 February 1922)
Lewis
Items
We understand Laura Powell and Will Christensen were married at Garden
City Wednesday.
(Appleton City Journal, 2 February 1922)
HAMBLIN---WITHAM
Thomas Lee Roy Hamblin and Miss Leota Ellen Witham were married Wednesday
afternoon at 4 o’clock, in the rest room of the court house by Judge
J.B. Redford. They were accompanied by her sister and husband, Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Carter.
The
bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Witham, (and) is a pretty
girl and well versed in the art of home making. She was becomingly
dressed in changeable blue satin.
The
groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Hamblin, and is a hustling
young farmer.
They
will live with the groom’s parents at present and will move on a farm
in the spring. Their many friends wish them a happy and prosperous
married life. ---Clinton Eve.
(Lowry City Independent, 16 February 1922)
At
the home of H. S. Calvird on February 16th at 8 p.m. Harry
H. Calvird and Cenia Bell Doral were united in marriage by J. L.
Freeman, pastor of the Christian Church.
(St. Clair County Republican, 23 February 1922)
Marriages
R. B. Barr and Miss Ruth Lebow were united in marriage by the Rev. J. M.
Hawkins at his home in this city, at 6:30 o’clock, Saturday evening,
February 18, 1922. Mr. Barr is a son of Mrs. Frank Barr of the Concord
neighborhood. His bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lebow of the
Short district. They will make their home on the H. A. Higgins farm,
west of here.
(Lowry City Independent, 23 February 1922)
Marriages
Vernon Feaster and Miss Muriel Seymour were united in marriage by the
Rev. E. Hinkle at the home of the bride’s mother, west of this city,
Friday, February 17, 1922. A number of friends and relatives witnessed
the ceremony. Mr. Feaster is a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Feaster of
west of town, and his bride a daughter of Mrs. Frank Seymour. They
left today for Kansas City, where they will reside.
(Lowry City Independent, 23 February 1922)
George Jarvis of St. Louis, and Miss Rosa Foster of Lowry City, were
married in this city at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. Louis
Carl, at 8:30 o’clock, Friday evening, February 24, Rev. E. Hinkle
officiated at the ceremony.
(Lowry City Independent, 2 March 1922)
R.
B. Barr and Miss Ruth Lebow were married, Saturday evening, at 6
o’clock at the home of Rev. Hawkins. They were accompanied by Lydia
Mayers, Dewey Ferguson, Jewell Cook and Loyd Milliam. The bride is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lebow of this neighborhood. The groom is
the son of Mrs. Barr of near Chalk Level. They will make their home on
the Howard Higgins farm near Chalk. Their many friends wish them a
happy and prosperous married life.
(Lowry City Independent, 2 March 1922)
Tom
Graham and Miss Vivian Whiting surprised their friends by slipping off
to Osceola Wednesday where they were married. They have many friends
who wish them a happy and prosperous life. They will make their home
on a farm in Cedar county.
(St. Clair County Republican, 9 March 1922)
Married, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Tinsley of Osceola at
8:30 o’clock Wednesday, March 1, Thomas S. Graham and Miss Vivian
Whiting, Dr. J. R. Woodcock, pastor of the Methodist church,
performing the ceremony. Mr. Graham is a son of Mr. and Mrs. M. J.
Graham of Doyal township and the bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
P. W. Whiting of Vista. Mr. and Mrs. Graham will make their home at
Cedar Springs where they will follow the pursuits of agriculture.
These excellent young people will carry with them the good wishes of
their many friends.
(St. Clair County Republican, 9 March 1922)
WEST---GRANT
Paul K. West of Osceola, and Miss Esther Grant, daughter of Mrs. D. O.
Grant, 1024 Roosevelt Ave., St. Joseph, Missouri, were united in
marriage, Saturday, February 25, 1922, at the home of the bride’s
mother. After the wedding march was played the ring ceremony was
performed by the Rev. J. E. Baker. A supper was served to the
following relatives: Mrs. Dicie Grant, mother of the bride; Mrs. C. W.
West, mother of the groom; Mr. and Mrs. Walter West, sons Clifton and
Donald, and little daughter Helen, of Maysville, Missouri; Miss Zeatha
West and Elmer West, wife and baby of Stewartsville, Missouri. St.
Joseph guests were: Frank Hanback and wife, Don Grant and wife, Paul
Grant and wife, H. S. Barnett and wife and M. J. Robinson.
The
groom wore a suit of blue serge, and the bride wore a suit of blue
tricotine. Mrs. West graduated from Platt’s business college in 1918,
at the age of fifteen. For the past three years she has been employed
as stenographer for the Bradstreet agency at St. Joseph.
Mr.
West was raised in St. Clair county. He spent a few years in the navy
at Great Lakes, Illinois. The last three years he has been manager of
a basket store at St. Joseph. After March 15, Mr. and Mrs. West will
be at home at 1024 Roosevelt Ave., St. Joseph.
St.
Clair county friends send their congratulations.
ONE PRESENT.
(Lowry City Independent, 9 March 1922)
PITTMAN---TITUS
A quiet little wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.
H. Titus, of Brownington, last Sunday morning at 9:30 o’clock, when
Mr. Roy E. Pittman and Miss Ruth Titus, were united in holy matrimony
with the ring ceremony, by Rev. F. W. Denton of Deepwater.
The
bride was the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Titus, and is an
unusually beautiful and accomplished young lady. Although she has not
lived in our midst very long, she has made a large circle of friends
in Brownington by her ready smile and winning ways. Her greatest
desire in life was to make others happy, and wherever she was she was
like a ray of sunlight. Her sunny disposition and happy smile has made
her a favorite with the young people, and extremely popular in all
social gatherings.
The
groom is a son of Mrs. Ada Pittman of Kansas City, Missouri, and is a
young man of sterling worth, and has proven this by his long
connection with the Fidelity Bank of Kansas City, in which he holds a
very responsible position as cashier.
The
bride looked very beautiful in a lovely white dress of georgette over
white satin, and the only ornament that she wore was her mother’s
pearls, that she had worn as a bride. The groom looked very handsome
in a suit of dark green.
Immediately after the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served to the
following guests: Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Rodgers and niece Miss Jewell
Tullis, Mr. and Mrs. Miles Dunning, Mr. and Mrs. Eli Church and
daughter Miss Vineta; Mr. Earl Dunning of Deepwater, and Mr. and Mrs.
J. W. Titus of Lowry City.
Mr.
and Mrs. Pittman departed on the 12:30 train mid showers of rice and
congratulations for their home in Kansas City. Mrs. Pittman’s going
away dress was negree brown satin, trimmed in point lace. They
received many beautiful and useful presents from their friends who
wish them a happy and prosperous married life. They will be at home to
their friends at 542 Denver avenue, Kansas City, Missouri.
ONE
PRESENT.
(Lowry City Independent, 16 March 1922)
Appleton City Journal: Melford Purvis of near Ohio P. O. and Miss
Goldie Rountree, of southwest of Appleton City, were united in
marriage Wednesday afternoon, March 8th, at the home of
Elder W. W. Blalock, pastor of the Appleton City Christian church, who
officiated. These young people are well known and deservedly popular
in their respective communities…They will reside on a farm about three
miles south of Ohio.
(Lowry City Independent, 23 March 1922)
Dimple Harvey and Levi Randall were united in marriage Wednesday, at
the home of her father, Bob Harvey. The groom is the son of G. T.
Randall and is an industrious young man. The bride is one among the
best ladies of this community. We wish them a long and prosperous
married life.
(Lowry City Independent, 30 March 1922)
A
marriage license was issued on Monday of last week at Butler to
Francis C. Ison of near Appleton City and Miss Ruth Irene Farrel of
Rich Hill.
(Appleton City Journal, 30 March 1922)
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