Teller County CO Archives News.....Marriage Announcements Jan - Dec 1898 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/co/cofiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Ronald J. Reid rreid21@cox.ent June 1, 2008, 9:10 am Cripple Creek Morning Times 1898 MARRIAGES IN THE MORNING TIMES (Cripple Creek, Teller County, CO.) The following marriage notices appeared in the Morning Times, Cripple Creek, Teller Co., Colorado during the year of 1898. Some the marriages did not occur in Teller County. The date of publication is shown prior to the item(s). There is no implication that this is all that may have been published in these editions. Jan 5, 1898: Mrs. May Muse and Mr. Henry Carnow Wedded. Sunday evening Mrs. May Muse, of Pittsburg, Tex., and Mr. Henry Carnow, of Cripple Creek, were married by Rev. Horn. They will be at home to their friends at 109 West Myers avenue. Mrs. Carnow is a charming lady, who has just arrived from Texas, where Mr. Carnow formed her acquaintance some months since. Mr. Carnow is connected with The Times, and is well and favorably known to all. A large circle of friends will wish Mr. and Mrs. Carnow a happy voyage in life. Jan 9, 1898: Isidore Fuchs and Miss Katie Stag, of Baker City, Oregon, were married at Colorado Springs January 4, 1898, Mr. George Kohn and Mrs. S.J. Polin being witnesses to the happy event, which was performed by Judge Lunt at the Antlers hotel. Jan 13, 1898: Altman: Miss Minnie Coupon and John W. Ashby were married at Canon City last Tuesday. Miss Coupon formerly resided in Victor, and Mr. Ashby here. Jan 18, 1898: On Sunday, January 16, 1898, at the residence of the groom, 131 Midway avenue, Mr. Otto Lentz and Miss Lucy Burney, Judge J.W. Brewster officiating. Mr. Lentz is a popular employee of Robert Piggott’s wholesale liquor emporium, and an old-timer in Cripple Creek. The bride is a comparative stranger in the city, coming here from the south. Only a few intimate friends were present, and remained to partake of a splendid wedding dinner, in the evening the Klondike Kornet Kombination serenaded the young couple, and were entertained by Mr. Lentz. Jan 19, 1898: Married in St. Louis. – The many friends of J. Dalton will be pleased to learn of his marriage to Miss Carr of Cripple Creek, which occurred in St. Lousi on the 10th inst. Mr. and Mrs. Dalton will be at home March 20. Victor: John C. McConeghy, superintendent of the Gold Coin mine, left for Denver last night to attend the wedding of Patrick Lynch and Miss Lizzie Walsh on Thursday. Mr. Lynch is one of the most popular miners of Victor, and Miss Walsh is a local society belle, who was Victor’s queen at the Salt Lake Jubilee. Jan 20, 1898: Married. – J.H. Turner of this city, and Irene Rhodes of Victor, both colored, were united in marriage by Judge Brewster yesterday. Jan 21, 1898: Married. – Mr. M.F. Treadwell and Miss Maggie Lanthon, Wednesday, Jan. 19, at 5:30 p.m. at the residence of Mr. Jas. Owen, corner of G and Eaton. Jan 23, 1898: The engagement of Mr. Orlando B. Wilcox, the popular young attorney of this city, to Miss Jessie Cooke, of Bethlehem, Pa., is announced. A very pretty home wedding, and one which was a surprise to all of the young lady’s friends, took place last Wednesday afternoon at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. James Owen, when Miss Margaret Lonthan and Mr. M.T. Treadwell were united in married. The wedding was a quiet one, none but the immediate relatives being present. Rev. Horn performed the marriage service. The groom is editor of the Pine Bluff Courier, while the bride is one of the brightest and most popular of the young ladies in Cripple Creek. The will be at him in Pine Bluff Arkansas. Mr. Treadwell left for there yesterday morning and his bride will soon follow. Jan 29, 1898: Marriage License. – A marriage license was issued in Colorado Springs yesterday for Carl Johnson and Emma Nelson, both of Cripple Creek. Feb 1, 1898: Wedding in Victor. – T.A. Busch and Miss Lizzie Rosebaum were united in marriage by Rev. Father Downey at the Catholic church at 8 o’clock last night. Only a few of the most intimate friends and member of the bride’s family were present. Mrs. J.H. Boyd, sister of the bride, acted as her attendant, and J. Busch, brother of the groom, as best man. The bride was attired in cream silk and wore a bouquet of white roses and smilax. After the service the bride and groom repaired to the home of Dr. and Mrs. Boyd and partook of an elegant wedding supper. Feb 3, 1898: Married In Trinidad. – Trinidad Colo., Feb. 2. – A pretty home wedding occurred yesterday when Miss Lillian E. Reeves and Hon. Bo Sweeney were united in marriage by Rev. George H. Morton of the Episcopal church. There ceremony was at Mrs. W.L. Reeves, on the corner of Kansas avenue and Prospect street, in the presence of a few of the couple’s closest and most intimate friends. Feb 8, 1898: George F. Dean and Miss Mellie C. Clinton were married at the residence of the bride’s parents, 350 West Eaton avenue, on Sunday afternoon, at 3 o’clock, Rev. Charles Stevens of the Christian church officiating. Mr. Dean is a mining man from Gibbonsville, Idaho, and has been in Cripple Creek but a short time. He has not yet decided whether they will remain here or return to Idaho. Feb 9, 1898: Victor: This evening at Aspen will occur the wedding of Miss Ruth, sister of Mrs. A.B. Schilling, to Mr. J.H. Fisk of the Tompkins Hardware company of this city. Both parties are well known in this city, where they will make their future home after a honeymoon in the East. Mr. A.B. Schilling and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Schilling have gone to Aspen to attend the wedding. Feb 12, 1898: Victor: Harry Fisk and Miss Catherine Ruth were married at Aspen Wednesday. Mr. Fisk is connected with the Thompson Hardware company of this city, and Miss Ruth is a sister of Mrs. A.B. Schilling. After a honeymoon in Michigan they will reside in Victor. Elkton: Peter Busch and bride have returned from a most enjoyable honeymoon, having spent two weeks in Colorado Springs, Denver and at Mrs. Busch’s old home in Louisville, Boulder county, visiting friends and relatives. They will make their home near the Moose mine in a cozy cottage as Mr. Busch is heavily interested in the Moose. Feb 13, 1898: Elkton: Peter Busch, Sr., and wife, gave a delicious wedding supper Thursday evening at their home near the Moose mine, in honor of Peter Busch, Jr., and wife. Those who were fortunate enough to attend declare it to have been a sumptuous affair, for which Mrs. Busch is noted. Feb 16, 1898: Wedded Yesterday. – In the office of Constable C.C. Hathaway, Judge Brewster officiating, Thomas Carry and Miss Ida B. Gray were united in marriage yesterday. Feb 18, 1898: Married Yesterday. – Patrick Ryan and Margaret McCoy were married at St. Victor’s church at 11:30 Wednesday morning, Rev. Edward Downey officiating. A wedding breakfast was served at the home of Mrs. Bennett, a cousin of the bride. They will spend their honeymoon in Denver and on their return to Victor will go to housekeeping. Elkton: Mr. Robert Anderson and Miss Hayden of Cripple Creek were married last Sunday and have a very cozy home in Elkton. They were highly serenaded last Sunday evening by about fifty boys with the usual paraphernalia. Feb 26, 1898: Harry Fiske and bride will return from their honeymoon this afternoon and take up their temporary residence at the Hotel Victor. Mar 3, 1898: Santa Rosa, Cala., March 2. – R.H. Simmons of Cripple Creek, Colo., was married today to Miss Lizzie Loomis. The marriage was solemnized by Rev. Dennett, and was a very pretty affair. The wedding is the result of a pretty love affair, they have known each other for years past; in fact, since they were children together in their homes in Canada. Mr. Simmons is well known in Cripple Creek, where he has lived since the opening of the gold district almost, as a mining and real estate man. He has been exceedingly successful. The bride is a very attractive young lady, who is known to a large circle of friends who will wish Mr. and Mrs. Simmons the greatest of happiness. A Handsomely furnished home on Carr avenue awaits the arrival of the newly married couple, where they will be at home to their friends in a few weeks. Mar 6, 1898: Mulhall-Priestley. Mr. A.W. Mulhall and Miss Rose Priestley were married last evening at the home of Mrs. Riggs, 316 Irene avenue, Judge Pennington performing the ceremony. The young people will make their home in this city. Mar 8, 1898: Victor Notes. – William W. Rogers and Miss Jennie Coopey were united in marriage Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the home of Rev. L.E. McNair, who performed the ceremony. The young couple will soon go to housekeeping in Victor. Mar 11, 1898: Married. – At the residence of J.N. Brand, by J.W. Brewster, H.G. Richardson, a prominent mining man of Cripple Creek, to Miss Minnie L. Braun of Denver. Mar 26, 1898: Married in Victor. – Louis A. Custer, one of the members of the electric Light company, and Miss Lulu Johnson, a well known and popular young lady of victor, were married at 8 o’clock Thursday evening. Apr 10, 1898: The engagement of Miss Henrietta Stechner and Mr. Edward Newland, alderman elect, and a well-known real estate dealer in victor, was made public last Friday night. The announcement was a surprise to the many friends of this popular young couple. Apr 12, 1898: Married Yesterday. – Joseph Leabo and Katie Eshe were married yesterday in the court of Justice Brewster. Apr 13, 1898: Married in the Springs. – Colorado Springs. April 12. – Theodore Miller, of the Gold Coin mine at Victor, and Miss Lulu Frane of Salt Lake, Utah, were married by Justice Ruby yesterday. The happy couple started for a short wedding journey after which they will settle in Victor. Apr 15, 1898: Roberts - De Pue. Colorado Springs, April 14. – Owen Roberts and Miss Minnie De Pue of Cripple Creek, were married today at the parsonage of the Second Congregational church in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts are stopping at the Alamo hotel for a few days. They will go from here to Glenwood springs for a few weeks before returning to their home in Cripple Creek. J.J. Tolin and Miss Marie R. Ducey Wedded. Yesterday J.J. Tolin and Miss Marie Ducey were united in marriage by Rev. Father Downey. Two hundred invitations had been issued and the guests assembled in Ducey’s hall, which was decorated. The altar was under a canopy of roses, which also covered the bridal pate. Miss Maud Stull acted s bridesmaid and John Ducey as groomsman. The bride was handsomely attired in white satin, lavishly trimmed with lace and decorated with diamonds. The groom was attired in black broadcloth. After the ceremony the guests sat down to a delicious wedding dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Tolin were the recipients of many beautiful and costly presents. The left for Denver in the afternoon on their wedding journey. Apr 17, 1898: Harry Waring, of the Morning Times, was married Thursday in Denver, to Miss Agnes Spencer, formerly of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Waring went to Colorado Springs for a few days and will come to Cripple Creek this week where they will be at home to their friends. The engagement of Miss Addie Annette to Mr. George Walker is announced. The wedding will take place in the very near future. Apr 23, 1898: Marriage License. – Advices from Colorado Springs state that a marriage license was issued there yesterday to George L. Walker and Miss Addie Annette, both of this city. Mr. Walker is a mechanical engineer, and Miss Annette is one of the popular employees of the Colorado Telephone company. Apr 29, 1898: Altman: Mr. Robert Cole, of Altman, and Miss May McNulty, of Independence, were married last Sunday at the home of the bride’s parents. May 1, 1898: A quiet but exceedingly pretty home wedding was that of Miss Addie Annette to Mr. George Walker, celebrated at high noon on Wednesday at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Annette. The interior was prettily decorated in green and pink and white, with palms, carnations and roses. In the corner where the bridal party stood was an archway of smilax centered with a pendant marriage bell of pink and white carnations. Mrs. Fred Berbower played the bridal chorus from “Lohengrin” and Rev. Frederick Howard performed the ceremony. Little Miss Leona Rallston carried the ring in a basket of pink and white carnations. The bride was attired in white corded silk with trimmings of pearl passementerie and real lace, with veil caught to her hair with a bunch of bridal roses. Mrs. J.J. Harris, as matron of honor, were a handsome blue satin veiled in blue chiffon. Mr. Chaunce Thompson acted as best man. After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served, the table daintily carrying out the color theme. Mr. and Mrs. Walker left in the afternoon for a trip to Salt Lake, and will be at home after June 1st at 124 Placer avenue. May 3, 1898: Miss Helen Howard Bradley and Dr. John R. Booth, formerly of Victor, were married in West De Pere, Wis., on the evening of April 26. May 5, 1898: Ensminger-Sager. W.T.S. Ensminger and Miss Josie Sager, formerly of victor, were married at the home of the bride’s parents in Seymour, Ia., last week, and returned to Victor yesterday. They were the recipients of many hearty congratulations by hosts of Victor friends. May 11, 1898: Altman: Alex McNeil, of Altman, was married to Miss Jennie Rowland of Independence, last Monday at Denver. May 12, 1898: D.A. Finch and Miss Blanche Miller of Victor were married at the M.E. church last night by Rev. I.J. Keator. May 13, 1898: Married Yesterday. – George W. Sanders of Cripple Creek and Miss Emma Mills of Goldfield were married at the M.E. parsonage Wednesday evening by Rev. I.J. Keator. The young couple will reside in Goldfield. John Doyle Married. – The many friends of Street Supervisor John Doyle were surprised yesterday morning to learn that he had taken unto himself a wife. The event occurred at Cripple Creek Monday evening. The bride was Miss Emma Thomas of Glenwood Springs. Mr. and Mrs. Doyle will reside in Victor. Captain Howard Married. – Captain D.P. Howard, of Co. G., First Colorado, was married yesterday in Denver to Mrs. Baker, of Palmer Lake, a sister of Sergeant Palmer, and a sister of the former Mrs. Howard. May 15, 1898: Maynard-Baxter.- Frank Maynard and Miss Ellen Baxter were married last evening at 10 o’clock at the Baptist church in this city. Mr. Maynard is mechanical engineer for Anderson and Johnson on the Kittie M. mine, and his bride is a young lady of Cripple Creek. They will reside in this city. Mr. Barton Rose, who has many friends in this city, was married in Denver last Sunday to Miss Charlotte Roberts. They will be at home after June 8 in victor. Cards are out announcing the marriage of J.B. Rose, of this city, to Miss Henrietta C. Roberts last Sunday at the home of the bride’s parents in Denver. Rev. Grimes, formerly of Cripple Creek, officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Rose will be at home on Lawrence avenue after June 6. Mrs. Albert White gave a pleasant party yesterday afternoon in honor of Miss Stecher of Canon City. As Miss Stecher is soon to be a bride, the affair took the form of a “linen shower” and many were the pieces of dainty and substantial linen showered upon her head from a swinging shelf over the door. The marriage of E.H. Newland and Miss Henretta Stecher is announced for Monday, June 30, at the home of Mrs. Mark Greve in Canon City. Jun 5, 18989: Cards are out for the marriage of Miss Ula Riggs and Mr. Arthur Thompson, which takes place on Wednesday, June 15, at St. Andrews church. Jun 8, 1898: Will Be Married. – Cards are out announcing the marriage of George B. Hund to Miss Louise Homberg, in San Francisco, on the evening of the 15th inst. The groom was formerly in the drug business in Cripple Creek, and is now in the same trade in San Francisco. While here he was a member of the R.P. Davie hose company, of the volunteer firemen. Coming Wedding. – Invitations are out for the wedding of A.J. Harlan and Miss Jessie Magill at the Presbyterian church Thursday evening. Jun 9, 1898: Victor: Funeral of John Peterson. – The funeral of John Peterson of Lawrence, who died Tuesday took place form Hunt’s undertaking parlors yesterday afternoon. Rev. McNair conducted the exercises at the grave. Victor: Buried Yesterday. – The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Peiffer was buried from the family residence yesterday. Rev. McNair delivered the sermon. Jun 11, 1898: A marriage license has been issued to John W. Phillips of Victor and Miss Winnie E. Briggs, of Elkton. Jun 12, 1898: Marriage License. – Colorado Springs. June 11. – A marriage license was issued here today for Arthur G. Thompson and Miss Ula M. Riggs, both of Cripple Creek. Both young people are well known in society circles in this city. Miss Riggs is a talented elocutionist, and a teacher in the public schools. Mr. Thompson is a son of Judge Julius Thompson, and the junior member of the law firm of Thompson, Perkins & Thompson. W.S. Tarbell, of this city, will be married June 29, to Miss Grace Hutter of Denver. The wedding will take place at the residence of the bride’s parents, at 1837 Marion street. The Thompson-Riggs wedding takes place next Wednesday at high noon at St. Andrews. Cars are out announcing the wedding of Mr. Orlando R. Willcox to Miss Jessie Gilpin Cooke, which takes place on Wednesday, June 29, at Bethlehem, Pa. Mr. Willcox has many friends here, where he resided for some time. Jun 14, 1898: A Quiet Wedding. – Mr. John W. Walker and Mrs. Ella A. Agnew were married last evening at the residence of the bride, 114 Aspen street, Rev. S.E. Whipkey officiating. Jun 16, 1898: Robinson-Foote. – A Wedding occurred last night at the residence of S.G. Porter. The contracting parties were Dr. John D. Robinson of Chicago and Miss Bessie M. Foote, sister of Mrs. Porter. Her home has been at Haigler, Neb. The ceremony was performed by Rev. McNair, and the bridal pair left on the Midland for Colorado Springs. Altman: At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Pfeiffer last evening G.N. McMillin and Miss Ora Young were united in marriage by Rev. I.N. Holden. Little Adeline Pattin Halloway was the ring bearer, and Master James Young was the page, while D.C. McPherson acted as best man. Relatives and intimate friends of the family were present. The parlors were beautifully decorated. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Young, Mr. and Mrs. Leban E. Smith, Miss Mary Young, Miss Bertha Murray, Mr. Louis Pfeiffer, Robert D. Cameron and James S. Murphy. Victor: Allan R. Arnold was married yesterday to Miss Neva Isabella Parish at the residence of the bride’s parents. Jun 18, 1898: Victor: A.J. Harlan and bride returned yesterday from their wedding trip to Denver. Jun 19, 1898: Victor: Alderman E.H. Newland and bride returned yesterday from their wedding trip. While away they visited St. Louis, Chicago, Omaha and other cities. On Wednesday at high noon, St. Andrews church, was the scene of a most brilliant June wedding in the marriage of Miss Ula M. Riggs and Mr. Arthur G. Thompson. The church was decorated in palms and pink hydrangeas, and was filled with an assemblage of fashionable people. Just before the entrance of the bridal party Miss Crosby, one of the visiting young ladies here, sang exquisitely a ballad “Never to Part.” As the organ at which Mrs. H.A. Clapp presided, pealed forth the wedding march, the bridal party entered. IT was led by the bridesmaids, Miss Lewis, who was gowned in pink organdie over pink silk with a picture hat of white leghorn trimmed in white tips and pink roses; and Miss Patch, who wore blue organdie trimmed in white with large hat to match. Then came the groomsmen, Mr. Adamson and Mr. Crosley. Master Charlie Patch and the little ring-bearer, Florence Doe, came next. Miss Nellie Riggs, the maid of honor, followed. She was gowned in a delicate yellow organdie over yellow silk and carried a large bouquet of roses. Then the bride entered. She was attired in white moseline de sole lined throughout with white taffeta. It was made demitrain. The trimmings were satin ribbons and lace. The long tule veil was held in place by a cluster of white rosebuds. Her only ornament was a pearl pin, the gift of the groom. The groom, attended by Mr. Chauncey Thompson, met the bride at the altar and Rev. Frederick Howard performed the impressive marriage service of the Episcopal church. The bride presented her bridesmaids with gold rings with “1898” engraved on them. The groom gave scarf pins in the shape of little flags done in gold and silver. After the ceremony the bridal party repaired to the home of the groom’s parents where luncheon was served at small tables. The house was beautifully decorated in pink and green Carnations being used in great abundance. A large number of valuable and beautiful gifts filled one of the rooms, prominent among them being a very handsome china cabinet which was presented by the Klover Klub, of which the groom is president. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson left on the afternoon train for Denver, where they will spend a short time. They will be at home after June 25, at 115 Hayden ave. Mrs. Richards and her daughter from Chicago, and Miss Crosby of Missouri, were the out of town guests at the wedding. The groom is a rising young attorney and junior member of the firm of Thompson, Perkins & Thompson. He is well and favorably known in both business and social circles. The bride is a young lady whose charming personality has endeared her to a host of friends. Jun 22, 1898: Married Last Evening. – At 7 o’clock last evening at the residence of Mrs. A.D. McDonald, sister of the bride, occurred the marriage of Miss Topsie Furris and Mr. M.W. Esshorn, Rev. Horn of the Methodist church officiating. Mr. Esshorn is a member of Co. E. of Denver, and the bride was formerly a resident of this city. Aside from relatives there were present Captain and Mrs. Howard, and private Harris and wife, of Colorado Springs. Mr. Esshorn leaves this morning for San Francisco. His wife will reside at 1163 Pearl street, Denver. Jun 25, 1898: Miss Lizzie Finnegan of Cripple Creek, and Mr. Eugene Lyhane, also of this city, were married June 18. Rev. Father Sales officiating. They will make Leadville their future home. Jun 26, 1898: A most delightful wedding occurred last Wednesday evening at the First Presbyterian church of Colorado Springs, between Mr. Fred Schlessinger and Miss Mary K. Brandstadt, of this city, the Rev. H.W.H. Bayle officiating. Among those present were Mrs. and Miss Wharton of Colorado Springs, Mr. and Mrs. Finch of Castle Rock, Mr. Ira Cayon and Miss Annie Cayon of Denver, and Mr. Louis Smies of this city. After a few days’ sojourn at Manitou, the happy couple will return to this city. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Thompson have returned form their wedding trip. A very pretty wedding occurred at the Methodist church last Tuesday evening, when Miss Florence Peterson and Mr. James Wallam were united in matrimony. The bride was attended by Miss Grace Bassett, gowned in white organdie, and carrying La France roses, and by Miss Dora Stephenson, who wore a turquoise silk, and carried cream-colored roses. The maid of honor was Miss Stella Peterson. Her gown was a most becoming one of white silk, trimmed in rose point lace, pink roses. The bride looked charming in a gown of mousseline de sole over white taffeta. Her long tulie veil was held in place by a bunch of Marguerties. Messrs. Peterson, Campbell and Shell acted as groomsmen. Mr. and Mrs. Wallam will make this their home. Jul 1, 1898: Mr. Fox Married. – James Fox, a well known lessee of one of the blocks of the Hull city placer, was married to Miss Bessie Eyer of Silver Cliff last Wednesday. The wedding took place at Canon City. They will make their home in Victor. Married Last Evening. – Last evening at 6 o’clock Isaac Gartley and Miss Lillian McGlothlin were married at the home of the bride’s parents in Rigerville. Rev. Charles A. Stevens of Trinidad, who is a friend of the family, performed the ceremony. One hundred and fifty guests were present, and partook of an elegant wedding supper. The happy pair were the recipients of many beautiful gifts. Mr. Gartley is a highly esteemed employee of the Strong Gold Mining company. The bride is one of Victor’s most popular young ladies. They will live at First street and Spicer avenue. Jul 3, 1898: A wedding which will be of interest to a great many Cripple Creek people is that of Mr. Orlando H. Willcox and Miss Jessie Cooke, which took place at Bethlehem, Ill., on last Wednesday evening. The maid of honor was Miss Elizabeth Cooke, and the matron of honor was Mrs. Edward Mersden Cooke of Philadelphia. Ellen Leiubach, Hannah Webb and Julia Mitchell of Bethlehem. Mr. Edward Cooke was best man. The bride’s gown was a very handsome Worth creation. A large reception was held at the residence of the bride’s mother. Mr. and Mrs. Willcox will reside at the Springs. The following taken from the Denver News of Thursday, will undoubtebly be read with interest; “The wedding of Miss Grace Elizabeth Butler to Mr. Winfield Scott Tarbell, which took place last evening at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. S.D. Butler of 1337 Marion street, was a most delightful occasion. Miss Butler wore a handsome gown of white batiste over white silk, with Valenciennes and white satin ribbon. She wore orange blossoms sent for the occasion from California and carried bride roses. She was attended by her sister, Miss Lucy Butler, as maid of honor. Miss Lucy carried the ring in a full-blown bride rose. Mr. Dwight S. Butler served the groom as best man. Two little flower girls, Cora Tarbell and Eloise Butler, prettily gowned in white, preceded the bridal party, scattering sweet peas. The party stood in the front parlor under a canopy of asparagus and roses and a bell of purple columbines. Rev. Chas. Y. Grimes officiated.” Mr. and Mrs. Tarbell have gone to Omaha to attend the exposition and will be at home in Cripple Creek after August 1. Jul 7, 1898: Victor: Henry Mills and Miss Sarah Hyan of Independence, were married at Colorado Springs Tuesday. They returned home last evening and will make independence their home. Jul 13, 1898: Victor: Mrs. F.W. Dongan has received pleasant information that her sister, Mrs. H.A. Fitzharris, and Albert Coverty of Washington, D.C. were married yesterday. The ceremony was performed by the archbishop of Baltimore. Mrs. Fitzharris was formerly a resident of Victor. Jul 15, 1898: Happy Nuptials: At 8 o’clock last night Rev. Keator performed the ceremony which united Lewis A. Lette and Mrs. Lulu Page. It occurred at the new home of the couple. At 10 o’clock the victor lodge of Elks took possession of the house and presented them with a handsome silver service. John Calderwood, exalted ruler, made the presentation speech. There was a charivari and some dancing. About 3 o’clock the musicians’ union, of which the bride is a member, called at the house and manifested their approval by applauding to the echo. Jul 16, 1898: City Clerk W.A. Stewart and wife returned from their honeymoon spent in Salt Lake City. They are now at the Hotel Victor. Jul 17, 1898: Married – At the residence of Mr. R.Syster, brother of the groom, 420 E. Warren, Mr. Samuel Syster of Cripple Creek and Miss Ida B. McGee, of Saxton, Ia., Rev. B.E. Whipkey of the Baptist church officiating. E.H. Heath – Sada A. Chiles. A wedding of interest to many Cripple Creek people, was solemnized at Colorado springs Thursday, the 14th, at the M.E. church. The contracting parties were Mr. Edward H. Heath and Miss Sada A. Chiles, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Chiles, of 219 first street. Only immediate relatives witnessed the ceremony. The young lady has been a resident of Cripple Creek for three years and has won for herself a host of friends while here, she having been in the employ of Madam H. Rudawsky for the entire time. Miss Chiles is a highly esteemed member of Independence lodge No. 37, D. of R., having visited two years. Mr. Edward Heath is a prominent mining man of Central City, having extensive interests there. The young gentleman is in every way worthy of the lady of his choice. Mr. and Mrs. Heath contemplate being absent for several weeks, and on their return will announce through The Morning Times their residence, where they will be pleased to welcome their friends. Jul 19, 1898: Victor Unions: William C. Lannon and Miss Kate King, and John W. Fulham and Miss Annie O’Neill were married Sunday by Father Downey. Jul 29, 1898: A Pretty Wedding. – Last evening at the residence of William Lupton, on South Third street, in the presence of a few intimate friends, Thomas Ashcroft of Arizona, and Miss Ora Lupton were united in marriage by Rev. L.E. McNair. After the ceremony an elegant wedding supper was served. The bride and groom left for Colorado Springs and Denver last night to spend their honeymoon. They will live in Victor. Jul 30, 1898: Married Yesterday. – W.E. French and Bessie F. Frazier were married in Justice Brewster’s office Thursday evening. Jul 31, 1898: Miss Isabelle Jacobi, who formerly resided here, and who has many friends in the camp, was married at her home in the Springs on last Monday to Dr. Percy Rossiter, Rev. Dr. Allen of the Methodist Episcopal church officiated. The bride was attended by Miss Caroline White of New York, who acted as maid of honor. Mr. E.S. Green was best man. Dr. Rossiter was formerly one of the physicians in charge of the Pike’s Peak hospital, and is known throughout the district. He has lately been appointed a surgeon in the army with the rank of captain. Dr. and Mrs. Rossiter left on Tuesday for Tampa, where the doctor expects to enter into active service. A host of well wishes go with them. Aug 24, 1898: Miss Adelaide Grissom and Dr. Pemberton F. Rucker Married Yesterday. – There was a very quiet little home wedding yesterday afternoon in the rooms of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grissom , in the Pittsburg block. Miss Adelaide Grissom, sister of Robert, and Dr. Pemberton F. Rucker, son of Judge Rucker of Aspen, were married in the presence of the family friends. Dr. and Mrs. Rucker are now off for Aspen and from there they will go on an extended camping tour with Judge and Mrs. Rucker. They will make their home in Basalt, near Aspen, where Dr. Rucker is practicing. Sep 3, 1898: Married Wednesday. – Mr. Charles Fuller and Miss Ida Desmond were married in this city Wednesday evening at the residence of Judge Brewster, whither they repaired for the ceremony. Mr. Fuller is a well known and popular young man of this city. Married – At the residence of William Weldick, W. Warren avenue, Friday, September 2, at 8 o’clock p.m., Miss Berthan Brakey and Mr. Mont. Stroud, both of Cripple Creek, after which the groom took his bride to their own home on North B street. Sep 8, 1898: Married Last Evening. – Don Roberts and Nellie Farrell, of Goldfield, were married by Judge Pennington last evening. Sep 9, 1898: Victor: The marriage of Isaac Reese and Mrs. Livingstone has been announced. Sep 11, 1898: Victor: The friends of Miss Sara Mercer and H.R. Carpenter of this city were pleased to receive invitations to their wedding in Prescott, Ia., on Sept. 14. Sep 22, 1898: Two Pretty Weddings. – Yesterday Rev. McNair united in marriage Ray T. Gard, a fireman at the independence mine, and Miss Carrie Huffman. The ceremony was performed at the bride’s home on South First street, in the presence of a few intimate friends. Last evening at 4 o’clock Rev. McNair performed marriage ceremony for Norman R. Curtis of Victor, and Miss Mary Gray of Mattoon, Ill. Mr. Curtis is secretary of the Y.M.C.A. and will reside in this city in future. Sep 24, 1898: Elkton: Another happy marriage is that of Mr. Thomas Connor and Mrs. Cann, one of our well known boarding landladies. Elkton: Mr. S.C. White, who for the past year has been the prosperous leasee of Allum’s dairy, recently left Elkton very mysteriously and has just been heard from at Portland, Ore., where with his bride, he is sojourning. The bride is Miss Mary Whitney, one of Elkton’s charming young ladies, who has made her home here for several years and is also the owner of some residence property. Sep 25, 1898: Elkton: Miss Lida Setchfield and Mr. J. Darmentier, who were married the other day, are now taking in Colorado points during their honeymoon. This is Elkton’s third marriage in the past ten days. Sep 28, 1898: Marriage Licenses. – Colorado Springs. Sept. 27. – The county clerk today issued a marriage license to Edward L. Shaffer and Lulu Canterbury, both of Victor. Victor: Society People Will Wed. – Cards are out announcing the marriage of two of Victor’s most prominent society people. The marriage of Mr. Otway G. Kimzey and Miss Jennie Berry will occur at the Presbyterian church at 8 o’clock Saturday evening. Victor: Private Wedding. – Otto Steinheimer and Miss Sadie McCunniff were married by the Rev. Father Downey yesterday morning. Only intimate friends were present. Sep 29, 1898: Here’s To Smooth Sailing. – The Times is in receipt of a handsome card upon which is engraved the following: Married. – At Victor, Colorado, September the twenty-eight, eighteen hundred and ninety-eight, Lulu Pearl Canterbury, to Edward Livingston Shaffer. At home after November the first, Victor Colorado. Victor: A popular young lady of Victor, Miss Cora Belle Curtner, was married on August 17 to Wm. F. Zanker of Alviso, Cala. Victor: Last night at 8:30 Rev. L.E. McNair united in marriage Miss Lulu Canterbury and Edward L. Shaffer, both of whom are well known and popular young people of this city. Mr. Shaffer is a civil engineer at the Independence mine, and his wife is a niece of a Mrs. Evans of this city. The couple have gone to Omaha on a wedding tour. Sep 30, 1898: License to Wed. – Colorado Springs, Sept. 29. – The county clerk today issued marriage licenses to John W. Cogswell and Adelaide Curwen, both of Goldfield, and B.T. Reddish and Cora Buffmire both of Cripple Creek. Oct 2, 1898: Ben T. Reddish, the night patrol, will leave this morning for Colorado Springs, where he will be united in marriage to Miss Cora Buffmire, a charming young lady of this city. The couple will go to Denver for a week’s holiday, after which they will return to Cripple Creek and make their home here. Victor: A Pretty Wedding. – An audience of about 200 invited guests assembled in the Presbyterian church last evening to witness the wedding ceremony of Ottway G. Kimzey and Miss Jennie Berry. The bride is one of the most popular young ladies in Victor society,a nd the groom is much more widely known and even as popular. The happy couple are at home on Spicer avenue. Oct 4, 1898: Victor Wedding. – Mr. Fred Strauss and Miss Mattie Martin were married last night at 8:30 o’clock. Oct 6, 1898: A Marriage License. – Colorado Springs, Oct. 5. – George H. Miller of Victor, and Mildred L. Fredericks of Detroit, were granted a marriage license today. Victor: Mrs. McCreaty of Monmouth, Ill., has mailed invitations for the marriage of her daughter to Frank H. Small of Victor, on October 10, 1898, at Monmouth. Mr. Small is a prominent young jeweler and society man of the city. Deputy Sheriff Wolfe, who was recently married at Omaha, returned yesterday with his bride. Oct 8, 1898: R.T. Reddish returned to camp yesterday from Colorado Springs with his new made bride. Ben is receiving congratulations on all sides. Oct 9, 1898: Cards were received in Cripple Creek last week announcing the approaching marriage of Miss Skinner, of Springfield, Mo., to Mr. Henry Clark of this city. Miss Skinner, who spent several months in the camp last winter, as the guest of her sister, Mrs. Allan, made many friends while here, who will be glad to welcome her to her future home. Oct 13, 1898: Victor: Wedding cards are cut for the coming marriages of B.F. Metzler of Cripple Creek, to Mrs. Nora Slaten of this city, and also of Robert Shaw of Victor, to Miss Mary R. Satterlee of Butte, Mont., now visiting here. Kept It Quiet. – Tow of the best known and most popular young people in Cripple Creek got married at Colorado Springs last night. They left here on the afternoon train, and on reaching the county seat got a license and then found a minister to tie the knot. The groom in Mr. Barton Seigfried, a brother of the manager of the Fremont Electric Light company, and the handsome bride was formerly Miss May Talbot, who for a long time has been one of the salesladies at Miller’s dry goods store. Victor Man To Marry – Colorado Springs, Oct 15. – A marriage license was issued today to John F. Brodie of Victor, and Miss Jennie E. Fitzgerald of Butte, Mont. Victor: Alderman H.R. Carpenter, together with his bride, returned to the city from their honeymoon yesterday morning and registered at the New Victor. The popular alderman was married to Miss Sarah Alline Mercer at Prescott, Ia., on September 14, and since then they have been traveling in the Eastern and Central states. Schreiber – O’Loughlin. – An ideally beautiful wedding, and one in which hundreds of Cripple Creek people were interested, took place yesterday morning at 10 o’clock at St. Peter’s Catholic church, when Mr. Joseph Leo Schreiber and Miss Anastatia O’Loughlin were united in marriage. A large number of friends of the young couple had responded to invitations sent out for the happy event, and the beautiful church was well filled with guests when the wedding march from Lohengrin announced the arrival of the bridal party. Little Elsie Schreiber, niece of the groom, dressed in white organdie and carrying the ring in a superb calla lily, entered first and proceeded up the aisle. Then followed the flower girls, Katherine O’Loughlin, sister of the bride, and Anna Sullivan, both in white organdie. The bride, radiant in a magnificent gown of white satin, trimmed in pearls and wearing a long tuile veil with a cluster of orange blossoms in her hair and carrying a boquet of bride’s roses, walked up the aisle leaning on the arm of her father. Miss Katherine Sullivan, maid of honor, in white silk and carrying pink roses, came next, followed by the bridesmaids, Miss Dulsy Deane Pike and Miss Grace McCroskey, dressed in pale blue organdie and carrying white and pink roses, and Miss Mamie Conley and Miss Hinks in white silk mull and carrying pink roses. The wedding party was met at the altar by the groom and his best man, MR. George Schreiber, who entered by way of the vestry. Rev. Father Morrin performed the ceremony in an impressive manner, after which Rev. Father Carr of Goldfield, spoke a few eloquent words on the sanctity of marriage. The marriage ceremony was followed by a solemn nuptial mass, the officiating priests being Father Morrin of Cripple Creek, Father Downey of Victor, and Father Carr of Goldfield. The music was especially grand, the choir being composed of Mrs. McComb and Mrs. Fitzgerald, sopranos; Mrs. Conehay and Mrs. Tyson, altos; Mr. Harry Martin, Mr. Ed Lee and Mr. N. Gardner, tenors; and Mr. C.C. Griffin, Basso. The ushers were Messrs. D.J. McNeil, M.J. Fitzgerald and T.V. Tailon. After the church ceremonies, the bridal party and a few near friends went to the home of the newly married couple, where a wedding breakfast was served. Mr. and Mrs. Schreiber left on the 8 o’clock train for a short wedding trip. They will be at home to their friends at 208 Golden avenue, after Nov. 1. Today’s bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander O’Loughlin, and a beautiful and cultured young lady. Mr. Schreiber is a pioneer in the Cripple Creek district, a musician of rare genius and a young man of sterling qualities. Oct 19, 1898: Victor: Artistic invitations to the wedding of Miss Minnie Amter to Mr. Jacob Kopff at the Masonic Temple, Cripple Creek, on Sunday, October 30, are being sent to the many friends of the bride and groom. Miss Amter is the charming cousin of Mr. and Mrs. Amter of this city, and Mr. Kopff is a successful young business man of Cripple Creek. Victor: Cards announcing the marriage ceremonies of Anthony Kennedy of this city, to Miss Katherine, McCon?????? of ??? will take place at Decatur, Ill., October 20. Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy will make their home in this city after November 1. Oct 22, 1898: Miss Josie Sibert of Victor is to be married the coming week to Thomas Mannie of Goldfield. Also Miss Mamie Duffy to Frank Smith, of Victor. Miss Rosa Sibert will act as bridesmaid to both couples. Oct 23, 1898: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schreiber arrived home from their wedding trip last Wednesday and will be at home at 208 E. Golden. Miss Gertrude Whitaker of Denver, and Mr. Langdon G. Burritt, will be married early in February. Oct 26, 1898: Victor: Mr. W.H. Camp, of Colorado Springs, and Miss Pearl shepherd of Independence, were united in the bonds of wedlock at the home of the bride’s parents at high noon yesterday, Judge Pennington officiating. The lucky groom is a member of the well known business firm of Banning and Camp of the marble and granite works of Colorado Springs, where the young couple will make their future home. Mr. George Wilson and Miss Dorothy Beard, both of this city, were married at the residence of the Bride’s parents, in Eclipse gulch last Saturday evening by the Rev. H.M. Mayo. Oct 27, 1898: Mr. J. Kopff of Cripple Creek, was a visitor at the home of his fiancé last evening. The wedding takes place next Sunday. Victor: Jeweler Frank H. Small and bride arrived in town yesterday morning from Denver and will in future make his home in this city. Oct 29, 1898: Connors Will Wed. – Colorado Springs, Oct. 28. – A license to wed was today issued to George T. Connors of Cripple Creek and Mary Lemon of Denver. Oct 30, 1898: Will Get Married. – Colorado springs, Oct. 31. – A marriage license was today issued to T.J. Carey and Mary J. McBreen, both of Altman. Nov 2, 1898: Victor: Invitations have been issued to the wedding of Mr. James Kehoe and Mrs. Grimes, to take place tomorrow, the 3rd. Nov 6, 1898: Mr. Simpson, of British Columbia, and Miss Phelps, of Sioux City, Iowa, are to be married on next Wednesday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith. Miss Phelps is now the guest of her sister, Mrs. Smith. Nov 10, 1898: Married Last Evening. – F.E. Simpson, editor of the Herald, Cranbrook, B.C., was married in this city last evening to Miss Kate Phelps, of this city. Nov 13, 1898: A very pretty home wedding took place last Wednesday night at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith, when Miss Phelps, Mrs. Smith’s sister, was married to Mr. Simpson of British Columbia. The house was very prettily decorated in roses, and potted plants. After the ceremony an elaborate lunch was served. The bride was formerly a resident of Sioux City, Ia. Her guests, eighteen in number, her girlhood friends, included Sioux City people who are all now residents of Cripple Creek. John H. Ferguson and Nellie L. Betsch were married on Thursday evening last at 8:30 o’clock at the residence of Judge Brewster. Miss Rosa Waldren acted as bridesmaid and Mr. R.S. Arthur was best man. The bride was dressed in a dainty French organdie elaborately trimmed in narrow satin ribbon. She carried a boquet of bride roses. Rev. Ray performed the ceremony. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ferguson. Mr. and Mrs. Maney Harrington. Mr. and Mrs. J.K. Brewster, Mrs. Heaton, Misses Colton, Carrie Waldron, Ferguson and Mr. Ricket. After the ceremony a very delightful lunch was served. Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson will be at home after November 14, at corner First and Carr. Nov 16, 1898: A Pretty Wedding. – At St. Peter’s church yesterday morning at 8 o’clock a very pretty wedding occurred, the high contracting parties being two well known people of this district, Mr. Francis M. Kimmel and Miss Josephine McGurk. Mr. Henry Hand acted as groomsman and Mrs. Margaret Burich as bridesmaid. Father Morrin officiated, and the nuptial mass followed. Several close friends of the bride and groom witnessed the ceremony. Nov 17, 1898: A Fashionable Wedding. – Colorado Springs, Nov. 16. – At the elegant residence of Judge and Mrs. A.T. Gunnell, in this city, this evening, occurred an ultra- fashionable wedding. Among the guests form outside the city was especially noticed the tall form of Governor elect C.S. Thomas. To go into detail, would fill columns. The marriage was that of Mr. Clarence C. Hamlin and Miss Seddie Gunnell, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. Dr. W.H.W. Hoyle. Mrs. Hamlin is the daughter of Judge and Mrs. Gunnell and the groom is the law partner of his wife’s father. Nov 18, 1898: Licensed to Wed. – Colorado Springs, Nov. 17. – Frank Simpson and Miss Amentrude Thompson, both of Cripple Creek, were granted a marriage license today. Nov 20, 1898: Victor People to Marry. – The county clerk yesterday issued marriage licenses to the following name Victor people: Edward McCoy and Edna Hadward. D.H. Curry and Stella Kalkbrenner. Victor: Cliff Freiberger and Miss Laura Eden were married in this city by the Rev. Mr. McNair yesterday evening. Landlord Gross of the New Victor is to be married at Colorado Springs next Wednesday. The bride to be is Miss Mary Heap, of this city. Nov 22, 1898: Victor: Murray Schick, city editor of the Record, was married at Canon City yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock to Miss Blanche M. Coughan, of this city. The news came as a surprise to their many friends, as it was generally understood that Murray was recuperating from an attack of nervous prostration. The newly wedded couple will return home tomorrow. Nov 23, 1898: Marriage Licenses. – Colorado Springs, Nov. 22. – County Clerk Liggett today issued marriage licenses to the following named Cripple Creek people: Chauncey S. Thompson and Miss Tul Higgins, and to Robert Brady and Miss Francis O’Leary. A Quiet Wedding. – Mr. Chauncey S. Thompson, of Cripple Creek, and Miss Tul Higgins of Independence, were quietly married yesterday evening at 8 o’clock by the Rev. F.K. Howard of the Episcopal church, in this city. The groom is a well known young business man of Cripple Creek, and the bride is a charming young lady who has recently been living in Independence. Nov 24, 1898: Married In Denver. – Denver, Nov. 23. – At high noon today Rev. James E. Sentz united in marriage, in the parlors of the Central Presbyterian church, A.C. Smith, of Atlanta, Tex., and Mrs. Caroline Hoyt, of Pittsburg, Pa. Judge Smith is a prominent banker and business man of the South, and Mrs. Hoyt is a woman of wealth and prominence in social circles of Pittsburg, which was her home before coming West a short time ago for the health of her daughter. Well Known People Wed. – A very quiet wedding took place in the parlors of St. Nicholas last evening when the Rev. Father Raber united in marriage Miss Frankie O’Leary and Mr. Robert Brady. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Ella, while Mr. James Sullivan acted as best man. After the ceremony the bridal party was entertained at the home of the bride’s sister, 313 S. Third street. Mr. and Mrs. Brady will be at home at 207 Masonic avenue after December 1. Nov 27, 1898: Victor: Tom Corbett and Miss Madge Doran quietly stole away to the Cloud City on Thanksgiving day and were there married. The news came as a surprise to the many friends of the young couple. The bride is the esteemed daughter of County Commissioner elect Doran. Dec 1, 1898: Married in Leavenworth. – Mr. Samuel H. Kelly and Miss Lillian Wheeler were united in marriage by Rev. Woodward Thursday afternoon at the home of Mr. C.A. foster, 223 Delaware street, Leavenworth, Kan. Miss Wheeler was formerly a resident of Cripple Creek, Colo., and the groom is a member of the twenty-first regiment, Co. C. Kansas. Dec 6, 1898: Victor: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lafferty will leave for Florence this morning, where they will be present at the wedding of their niece, Miss Minnie Walsh, to Alva L. Kuntz, a prominent business man of the oil city. Walter Swanson, one of Cripple Creek’s most popular young men, was Saturday married at Colorado Springs, he happy bride being Miss Tessie Emma McLelland of Los Angeles, Cal. The ceremony occurred t the parsonage of the Rev. Finkbiner. The groom is the fortunate lessee who brought the Longfellow mine into prominence quite recently. Mr. and Mrs. Swanson will make their home in this city, where they will be warmly welcomed as a most desirable acquisition to the social life of Cripple Creek. Dec 7, 1898: J.H. Williams and bride returned home yesterday afternoon from their honeymoon and have taken up their residence in the new and handsome cottage recently built by the groom on North Third street. Mr. and Mrs. Williams were married recently at Jersey City, N.J., the home of the bride’s parents. Dec 16, 1898: Victor: In the presence of a few intimate friends the Rev. Samuel Kerr and Miss Rose Crater were united in wedlock, at the home of Mr. John Harper in this city, yesterday afternoon. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. H.M. Mayo. The groom is the minister in charge of the Methodist church at Altman. The newly married couple will make their home in the highest incorporated town in the world. Dec 18, 1898: Pretty Wedding. – W.M. Scott and Miss Nellie B. Hunnel were married Friday evening at the residence of the bride’s parents by Justice Pennington. Several intimate friends witnessed the ceremony. Dec 23, 1898: Victor: Miss Della Boggs, of this city, and William Fell, of Elkton, were united in marriage by the Rev. Samuel Kerr, of Altman, Wednesday evening. The newly- wedded couple will make their home in Altman. Dec 24, 1898: Marriage Licenses. – The marriage license industry continues to boom. The following licenses have been issued: David Heaton and Miss Carrie B. Hunt, both of Victor. N.E. Ends and Miss Grace A. McKee, both of Victor. Jas. Drummond and Mrs. Clara F. Helery, both of Goldfield. Olef Johnson and Miss Minnie Settergreen, both of Cripple Creek. Dec 25, 1898: The wedding of Miss Rose McFerran Hill and Mr. W.H. Cole is announced for Thursday, Dec. 29. Dec 27, 1898: Pretty Wedding. – A quiet, but very pretty wedding was solemnized, Christmas evening in St. Peter’s church, when Miss Kathryn Jeanette Burke and Mr. John J. Ryan, both formerly of New York, were united in marriage, Rev. Father Raeber officiating. The bride, a handsome blonde, wore a beautiful blue cloth street suit, with large black velvet, plumed hat. She carried American Beauty roses. The bridesmaid, Miss Emma Boland, a tall, pretty brunette, was exquisitely gowned in gray and wore a large black velvet, plumed hat. She carried pink roses. Mr. Frank Burke acted as best man. After the ceremony they were greeted by a few invited friends at the home of the bride’s relatives, Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Watts, where a charmingly appointed dinner was served. The table was handsomely decorated with roses, carnations and smilax. The guests included: Mrs. Burke, mother of the bride; Mr. and Mrs. Larry Maroney, Mr. Moritz Neuman; Miss Murry, Mr. Wm. W. Burke and Mr. James Lane. Dec 30, 1898: Charles A. Phillips and Miss Maggie Finch have announced their approaching wedding to their many friends. Marriage Licenses. – The following marriage licenses were issued: Chas. A. Phillips and Miss Maggie R. Finch, both of Victor; Howard V. McKinney of Victor, and Miss Charlotte Harvey of Goldfield. Genuine Home Wedding – The House Was Packed Almost to Suffocation. – Never in the city has there been a prettier home wedding than that which occurred at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Hill on Carr avenue, yesterday at 2 p.m., when the pretty daughter of the parents, Miss Rose, was given in marriage to Mr. William H. Cole. Both the bride and groom are well known in Cripple Creek, and the big house was filled to overflowing with their most intimate friends. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. T. T. Martin. It was exactly 2 o’clock when the bride and her fair bridesmaid – a sister – Miss Ruth Hill, stepped into the parlor. From another door came the groom and his best man, Mr. Allen Sidell. The ceremony was short, but impressive, and when it was finished Mr. and Mrs. Cole received the congratulations of their friends. The home the bride has left was decorated for the occasion in a style that must have brought to mind scenes of early childhood, for from the old homestead in far-away Kentucky had come the holly and the mistletoe, which hung everywhere in profusion, while potted plants and palms added to the simple decoration of the pretty rooms. After the marriage the guests sampled the bride’s cake and the other delicacies that went to make up a light luncheon. Carriages carried the wedding party to the train at a little before 3 o’clock, but before the horses had fairly started all the old shoes and rice in the house were thrown after them. After a few days spent in Denver and other portions of the state, Mr. and Mrs. Cole will be at home at North Florissant street. As the solemn words were being announced that made Miss Rose Hill Mrs. W.H. Cole a messenger boy appeared loaded with telegrams of congratulation from distant friends, and for once the lad was a trifle ahead of time. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/co/teller/newspapers/marriage23gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/cofiles/ File size: 54.4 Kb