Clay County MO Archives News.....Marriages in Newspaper 1871 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/mo/mofiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Ronald J. Reid rreid21@cox.net October 7, 2007, 12:57 pm The Liberty Tribune 1871 MARRIAGES IN CLAY COUNTY MISSOURI The following marriages appeared in The Liberty Tribune, Liberty, Clay County, Missouri during the year of 1871. Some the marriages did not occur in Clay County. The date of publication is shown prior to the item(s). Jan 6, 1871: Married, on Thursday evening, 15th, by Eld. Asa N. Bird, Mr. Edward G. Ligon, and Miss M. Fannie Warren, both of Clay co. Married, on Wednesday evening, Dec., 28th, by Eld. Asa N. Bird, Mr. John E. Frick, and Miss N. Fannie Woodward. By same, and on the same evening, Mr. Harry Dale, Esq., and Miss M. Alice Boggess. Married, by same, on Monday evening 19th inst., Mr. Geo. S. Harber, and Miss Nannie Bennett, both of Clinton county. Jan 13, 1871: Married, on the 8th January, 1871, by Elder Wm. Warren, Mr. John Stanley, to Miss Lizzy Mitchell. At the same time, by the same, Mr. Moses P. Boggess, to Miss Martha A. Stevenson, all of Clay county. On the 29th, by Elder G.B. Waller, Mr. E.Hammons, and Miss Matilda Wooldbridge. From Barry, Mo: Married on the 5th by Elder Aker, Mr. R.W. Pack, to Miss Sue Dale, all of Clay county. Jan 20, 1871: Married, on Tuesday evening 17th of January, at the residence of the bride’s father, by Elder F. R. Palmer, Mr. P.R. Bean, of St. Louis, to Miss Nannie Ecton, of Clay county. We acknowledge a bountiful supply of cake and a bottle of wine. WE wish them much happiness. “And as time flies from year to year, May all their days in pleasure glide; Still may HE learn how far more dear The loving wife is than the bride. And may this world for each young heart So lately joined in wedlock’s tie, Prove but the worst and shortest part Of that grand life beyond the sky.” On the 12th of January, at the residence of Mr. William Pickett, Esq., in Clinton county, by Rev. T. Montgomery, of Liberty, Mr. James A. Sloan, to Miss Mattie F. Wills. We acknowledge the receipt of a beautiful cake and loaf of corn bread. Much obliged – especially for the latter. It was more bread than we have had for a month and very good. “May Fortune’s kind caressings, And Heaven’s choicest blessings Attend you from this hour And may the pledges Take off the world’s rough edges. And make it Eden’s bower. At the North Missouri Junction, on the 12th inst., at the residence of John Whitaker, Esq., by Rev. Mr. Bird, T.B. Carr, Esq., to Miss Dora J. Ragan. Jan 27, 1871: Married, on the 29th inst., in Missouri City, by the Rev. Mr. Patton, Mr. Frank G. Gash, to Miss Alice Newton, daughter of G.H. Newton, Esq., all of Missouri City. Silver dollar received. “Much thanks.” The happy couple have started out right, and they cannot fail of attaining happiness in this life and their baggage checked to the climes of bliss in the next. “Ma roses strew their future path, And joy light all the way, That leads them from the bridal hour To the close of life’s last day.” Married, on Thursday morning 12th inst., by Elder Asa N. Bird, Mr. Henry Berkley, and Miss Edna Courtney, all of Clay co. By same, on Sunday evening 22d inst., John Hudelmeyer, Esq., and Miss Mary E. Rippy, all of Clay. Married, on the 24th inst., near Gosneyville, by Rev. Mr. Wilson, Mr. A.T. Estes, to Miss Miriam Harrel. From Arnold Station: Married by T.S. Dabney, Esq., Mr. Wm. Johnston to Miss Ellen Fugett, of Clay county, and on 21st Jan. Feb 10, 1871: Married on Tuesday evening, 7th inst., near Lathrop, Mo., by Elder Asa N. Bird, R.B. Hill Esq., and Miss Lizzie R. Downing, both of Clinton county. “Love rules the court, the camp, the grove, And men below and saints above; For live is heaven, and heaven is love.” From Barry Mo: Married, Feb. 2, 1871, by Prof. A.E. Higgason, at the residence of the bride’s mother, Mr. B. Frank Anderson to Miss Virginia Geo. Goode, all of Clay. A full attendance of the young folks, a fine supper – a trip of the “light fantastic toe,” and all “went merry as a marriage bell.” May the days of their years be pure as the fallen snow – and happy as the moon was clear and bright. Feb 24, 1871: On the 16th inst., by Rev. James Roan, Mr. M.C. Rust to Miss W. M. Robinett, all of Clay county. Married, by Rev. D. Coulter, at the parsonage in this city, on the morning of the 22d inst., Mr. E.D. Sedgwick and Miss Nannie Fyock, both of Kansas City, Mo. Mar 3, 1871: Married on the 23rd in Missouri City by Rev. Mathew Patton of Macon City, Mr. Thos. G. Mitchell, to Miss L.B. Snapp, all of this county. Mar 10, 1871: Married, on the evening of the 7th inst., at the Baptist Church in this city, in the presence of a large and brilliant audience, by Rev. A. Machett, Mr. A.S. Lanneau, late of South Carolina, to Miss Minnie Shrader, daughter of Col. S. Ross Shrader, of this city. Attendants: Mr. L.E. Martin and Miss Kate Major. Mr. L. Kirtley and Miss Alice Baxter. Mr. Edw. Bailey and Miss P. Jennette. Mr. D.W. Fleet and Miss Mag. Thompson. Married on Thursday evening, Feb. 23d, by Elder Asa N. Bird, Jacob Groom, Esq., and Miss Cassie Fox, both of Clay county. Mar 17, 1871: At the Christian Church in Kansas City, of the 9th inst., by Elder H.H. Haley, of Hannibal, Mo., Capt. Turner A. Gill and Miss Lizzie Campbell, both of that city. Married, by Rev. D. Coulter, on the 9th inst., at Independence, Mo., Mr. A.L. Huston, of Kearney City, Mo., to Miss Sue. H. Chiles, daughter of Mr. Henry Chiles, of Independence. Mr. Wm. L. Wood, formerly of Liberty, was married last week to the beautiful and accomplished Miss Grace Nicol, of Platte county. Mar 24, 1871: Married, at Christian Church, in Lexington, Mo., on the afternoon of March 15, by Elder G.G. Taylor, Mr. Jos. Robertson, of Clay co., to Miss Mary W. Letton, of Lexington. Married, on Tuesday evening 21st inst., by Elder A.N. Bird, Mr. Yerby W. Reynolds, to Miss Rebecca A. Stevenson, all of Clay county. Mar 31, 1871: Married, near this city, on the evening of the 29th inst., by Rev. Henry Hill, Mr. Walter P. Lane, to Miss Alice Hathaway, all of Clay county. Apr 7, 1871: At the residence of Mrs. Woods, Liberty, Mo., on March 30th, by Rev. Wm. Ferguson, Col. B.S. Ford, of Vandalia, Ill., to Mrs. S. Annie Nellis, of St. Louis. Apr 21, 1871: On the 6th inst., at the residence of bride’s sister, by Elder T.J. Williamson, Dr. Beery to Miss Nannie Scott. Also, on same day, by Rev. Jesse Bird, Mr. A.B. Crawford, to Miss Bettie Barnard, both of Clay. Apr 28, 1871: Married, in this county, on the 20th inst., by Rev. A. Maret, Mr. C.M. Benton, of Clinton County, to Miss Susan Belle Davis, of Clay county. “May sunshine linger bright and fair, Through life, upon their way, And ne’er a shade of sorrow fall, To darken love’s sweet ray.” May 5, 1871: On the 3d instant in Platte county, Mo., at the residence of the bride’s father, by the Rev. Thomas P. Haley, Robert H. Miller, Esq., Editor of the Liberty Tribune, to Miss Lulie, daughter of the Hon. John Wilson. May 12, 1871: Platte county can boast of the oldest married couple in the State, perhaps. Jacob Busey, aged 87, in February last, and Elizabeth Busey, aged 82, in October last, married April 18th, 1810, and have lived together 61 years. The old gentleman assisted inknocking the packing from England’s Packengham at New Orleans, in 1815. From Gosneyville: Our old friend, “Aleck” Crawford, of Smithville, has gone, and done what all sensible bachelors always do if they can, that is married one of the handsomest young ladies in the country, viz: Miss Bettie Bernard. Peace and long life be your lot “Aleck” and Bettie.” From Gosneyville: Mr. Jessee Lingenfelter and Miss Emma Young were married at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. James Young, on the 20th; ceremony performed by Elder Josiah Waller. The last I saw of the happy couple they were on their way to the ancient town of Richfield, accompanied by Mr. W.P. Pattie and Miss Lingenfelter as attendants. May happiness and prosperity attend them through the journey of life! May 19, 1871: Near Lathrop, Mo., on Tuesday evening, May 16th, 1871, by Elder A.N. Bird, Mr. D.H. Peterman, of St. Joseph and Miss Mollie Downing. From Gosneyville: There has not much transpired since last writing except that the services of Elder G.B. Waller were required on the 7th to unite in holy wedlock Mr. Robert Knighton to Miss Mary E. Walker, at the residence of the bride’s father, James Walker. May the Gods smile propitiously on the happy pair. Married on the 10th inst., at the residence of Jesse Miller, in Platte county, by Elder T.P. Haley, Mr. Anderson Reed, to Miss Mollie Jones, daughter of the late Thompson Jones, and grand daughter of the late Judge Robert Adkins, of Clay county. May 26, 1871: Married. – At Presbyterian Church in this city on the 23d inst., by Rev. D. Coulter, Mr. A.B. Bowman, one of the editors of the Clay County Democrat, to Miss Rosa Roush, daughter of W.H. Roush, Esq., of this city. The happy couple immediately after the usual impressive ceremony of the Presbyterian Church was performed, left on a bridal tour. The groom has reason to feel proud of his bride. She is one of the handsomest and most accomplished daughters of “Old Clay.” That the young couple may enjoy the richest blessings of a bountiful Providence on their wedded life, is the sincere wish of the Tribune. Jun 2, 1871: Married on Thursday 11th inst., at the home of the bride in Clay county, Mo., by Elder A.B. Jones, Mr. Eugene Adams, to Miss Mattie Drake. The above notice should have appeared last week but was overlooked. It however, is not too late to extend our congratulations and wish the happy couple long life and unalloyed happiness; and “May many years be given Of bliss on earth – and then above Bright be their home in heaven.” At Barry, Mo., by Elder A.E. Higgason, Mr. David F. Bronaugh, of Clay county, and Miss Mary Waller, of Platte. On Wednesday evening, May 31st, by Elder Asa N. Bird, Mr. Wm. J. Davidson and Miss Eliza Pence, both of Clay county. Cake accompanying. “May sunshine linger bright and fair, Through life, upon their way, And ne’er a shade of sorrow fall, To darken love’s sweet ray.” Jun 9, 1871: From Gosneyville: Our quiet village was thrown into quite a little buzz on Tuesday evening the 30th, occasioned by the marriage of one of our village girls, i.e. Mr. Samuel Harrel of this county was married to Miss Allie Douglass of Gosneyville, by Rev. W.P. Wilson. The attendants were Mr. W.B. Pattie and Miss Armilda Ellington. May joy attend the happy pair. “Ye powers of honor, love and truth, From every ill defend her; Inspire the highly favored youth, The destinies intend her; Still fan the sweet, connubial flame Responsive in each bosom, And bless the dear united name With many a filial blossom” Jun 16, 1871: Married, on Wednesday June 14th, 1871, by Elder Asa N. Bird, Jesse Collins, Esq., to Miss Amelia Watkins, daughter of Mr. James M. Watkins, all of Clay county. The young couple have our best wishes for long life and happiness. The groom is a little late starting, but his admirable choice of a bride makes amends and evidences his good taste. Judging from the following lines dropped from his pocket book he has been feeling poetical for some time: “No treasure so rich, no fortune so rare, No bondage so sweet as the fetters we wear, When a captive we kneel in the morning of life, And gaze in the eyes of a loving young wife.” Married. – At the residence of the bride’s parents near Georgetown, Ky., by Rev. Wm. R. Rothwell, of Huntsville, Mo., on the 31st of May, 1871, Mr. Richard T. Darnall, Treasurer of Platte county, Mo., to Miss Kate Nutter, daughter of Capt. William Nutter, of Scott county, Ky. Jul 7, 1871: Married by Elder Wm. Warren, June 29th, 1871, Mr. John H. Morris, to Mrs. Frances E. Raley, all of Clay county. In Liberty, Mo., July 4th, 1871, by Rev. A. Machett, Mr. Charles Bearsley, to Miss Louisa Fore. In Liberty by Justice S.H. Holmes, on the 5th inst., Mr. Wm. W. Bishop, to Miss Maggie Hickson, both of Clinton county. Jul 21, 1871: Married, in Gosneyville, on the 9th by Rev. Mr. Albright, Mr. A.J. Poteet, to Miss Josephine Cox. At same place, by Rev. John Keen, Mr. W. Towns, to Miss Georgie Cox, all of Clay. Jul 28, 1871: Married by Elder Asa N. Bird, at his residence near Liberty, on the 24th inst., David W. Creek, Esq., and Miss Lizzie A. Peters, daughter of Ira Peters, Esq. Aug 4, 1871: Married at the Christian Church, in this city, in the presence of a large and fashionable audience, on Thursday eve. 17th ult., at 5 o’clock, by Elder Mr. Proctor, of Independence, Mr. Dan. Hughes, to Miss Anna McCarty, daughter of the late Capt. Wm. A. McCarty, both of Liberty. Married, at Snowdon, Stafford County, Va., July 6th, by Rev. James P. Smith, Miss Belle Seddon, only daughter of the late Maj. John Seddon, and Prof. A.F. Fleet, of Wm. Jewell College. Sep 1, 1871: Married, in this county on the 29th ult., by Elder Asa N. Bird, Mr. Wm. Fox, to Miss Susan A. Reynolds, all of Clay. Sep 8, 1871: In Columbia, Mo., at the Christian Church, on Tuesday eve., August 29th 1871, by Elder J. K. Rogers, Prof. Geo. Bryant, of Independence, to Miss Maggie Ferguson, daughter of James Ferguson, Esq., formerly of Liberty. Sep 15, 1871: Married, on the evening of the 11th inst., at the residence of the bride’s mother, by Elder Asa N. Bird, B.T. Gordon, Esq., and Miss Mary E. Nelson, both of Clay county. Greenback received! The young couple have our best wishes for a joyous and prosperous life. “May roses strew their future path, And joy light all the way, That leads them from the bridal hour To the close of life’s last day.” In this city on the 6th inst., by Elder Palmer, Mr. Edmund H. Scarce, of Woodford county, Ky., to Miss Mattie Reardin, of Liberty. Married, on the 7th inst., by Elder Asa N. Bird, Mr. John T. Ligon, to Miss Senie M. Creek, all of Clay. “Thus may their lives glide gently by, No buried hopes regretting And, like the sun of summer’s sky, Shine brightest at their setting” Sep 22, 1871: Married in Clinton county on the 11th inst., Mr. Leonidas Duval, of Ray, to Miss Jennie Payne, daughter of the late Elder A.H.F. Payne. Married on the evening of the 10th inst., at the residence of the bride’s father, by Elder F.R. Palmer, of Liberty, Mr. Overton Harris, to Miss Sue Griffith, both of Clay. Married, Sept. 20, 1871, by Elder Wm. Warren, Mr. James L. Stuart, to Mrs. Evaline S. Capps, all of Clay county. Oct 6, 1871: In Columbia, Mo., at 8 o’clock P.M., on the 26th inst., at the residence of the bride’s parents, by the Rev. H.M. Richardson, Mr. Edwin W. Stephens, editor of the Columbia Herald, and Miss Laura daughter of Col. James H. Moss, formerly of Liberty Mo. The above was one of the largest and most elegant weddings that has occurred in this section for many a day. The nuptials of the young editor of the Herald and the fair lady of his choice were celebrated on a most extended and sumptuous scale by a large and elegant assemblage of guests, whose mingling congratulations, gay yet refined demeanor, made the occasion imposing for its gladness and social enjoyment. A splendid banquet formed one of the grand features of the occasion. It is scarcely necessary to say that the array of beauty present was almost endless and most bewildering. No gayer or more happy throng has ever assembled in Columbia to do honor at Hymen’s altar. A brilliant reception was given the married couple at the residence of the parents of the bridegroom on last evening. The following were the attendants at the wedding: Mr. Woodson Moss and Miss Annie Stephens, of Columbia; Mr. B.B. Ferguson of Columbia, and Miss A. McKinley, of New York; Mr. Moss Hunton of St. Louis and Miss Emma Woodson of Columbia; Mr. John A. Woodson of Columbia, and Miss Lizzie Morton of Weston; Mr. F.B. Young and Miss Mary Rollins of Columbia The bridal presents were very costly and elegant and were eagerly and universally admired. We give a list of them with the names of their donors: Silver Service – Logan O. Swope, Kansas City. Castor – Miss Annie Stephens. Pickle Stand – Mr. F.B. Young, Cake Basket – Mrs. S.F. Conley. Card Receiver – Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Allen. Point Lace Set – Mrs. Logan Hunton Point Lace Handkerchief – Mrs. Jas. Taylor. Berry Bowl – Mr. and Mrs. I.O. Hockaday. Berry Spoon – Miss Mary E. Rollins. Pickle Fork – Mr. C.P. Anderson. Ice Cream Spoon –Miss L.H. VanMeter. Salad Spoon – Miss L. Morton. Sugar Spoons – Capt. and Mrs. O.P. Moss. Gold Thimble – Miss Sallie Hunton. Chain Bracklet – Mr. and Mrs. Barry Taylor. Chain Bracelet – Mr. and Mrs. H. McCune. Set of Gold Jewelry – Mrs. O.A. Matthews. Handkerchief Chain – John A. Woodson. White Satin Fan, trimmed with point lace. – Moss Hunton. Fan – Miss A. McKinley. Real Tortoise Shell Set – Mrs. E. Crittnden. One half dozen Silver Spoons – T.T. January. Sugar Bowl – E.B. Sherzer. The bridal party will remain in Columbia until next week when they go to St. Louis, Columbia Statesman. Oct 6, 1871: On the 1st inst., by Rev. A. Machett, Mr. Frederick Maughmer, to Miss Emaline Arnold – all of Clay county. On the 18th ult., by Rev. A. Machett, Mr. Jas. A. McKee, and Miss Ada Earles, all of Clay county. On the 28th ult., by Elder Wm. Warren, Mr. Robert Walker, to Mrs. Emaline Ballard, of Liberty. Matrimonial. In Liberty, Mo., on the 4th inst., at the Baptist Church, by the Rev. Thomas Rambaut, Mr. Edward E. Tooner, of Mobile, Ala., to Miss Anna Rambaut, daughter of Dr. Thos. Rambaut, President of William Jewell College. At exactly 8 o’clock P.M., the marriage bells signaled the arrival at the church of the happy bridegroom and bride with their attendants, Mr. John Duncan, of Columbia, Mo., and Miss Mollie Blythe, of Platte; Mr. J.M. Sandusky, and Miss Annie Allen, of Liberty. The arranging of the parties around the altar, and the ceremony that followed, were marked with great dignity and solemnity. A splendid reception awaited the happy couple at the residence of the bride’s parents, where amid the hearty congratulations, love’s smiles and friendships oft-repeated wishes, “the feast of reason and the flow of soul,” two hours were pleasantly passed. A large number of very handsome and costly presents were made to the bride – a list of which with their kind donors, we append below: Solid Silver Tea Service – E.T. Tooner, Mobile. Sugar Spoon, Butter Knife, Mustard and Salt Spoons – Mrs. Tooner, Mobile. Case containing 1 Soup and 2 sauce Ladles – Anonymous. Fish Knife – Miss Jackson, Mobile. 12 Table Spoons and 12 Forks – Mr. Chiles, Mobile. 12 Forks and 12 Tea Spoons – Miss Bonney, Philadelphia. Castor, Fruit Dish, Salver, and 12 Table Spoons – Dr. Rambaut. 2 Superb Bold Napkin Rings, engraved Annie and Edward – Mrs. Rambaut. Mustard Spoon and 2 Butter Knives – Master Tom Rambaut. $10 Gold Coin – Mr. Richard Rambaut, Georgia. Pair of Bohemian Glass Vases, Silver mounted – Miss Blithe, Platte. Silver Syrup Stand – Miss Annie Allen, Liberty. Cake Basket – Mrs. Singleton, Liberty. Pickle Knife and Fork – Mrs. O.P. Moss Liberty. Silver Butter Stand – Mr. J.M. Sandusky, Liberty. Cream Spoon – J.H. Duncan, Columbia. Silver Card Receiver – Prof. Norman Fox, of Wm. Jewell College, Liberty. The married couple left on the evening of the 5th, for their home in the far South. May safety attend their travels, and peace and contentment continually bloom along the pathway of their life. Oct 13, 1871: Married on 9th inst., by Elder Asa N. Bird, A.W. Martin, Esq., and Amanda P. Vassar, both of Clay county. Oct 20, 1871: On the 5th of October, at the home of the bride, by Rev. T. Montgomery, of Liberty, Mr. Robt. S. Courtney, to Miss Emily S. Dykes, both of Clay co. Married, on the 16th inst., by Elder Asa N. Bird, James G. Wear, Esq., to Miss Lou. J. Coates, both of Clay co. Cake and copper cent received! “May Fortune’s kind caressings, And Heaven’s choicest blessings Attend you from this hour And may the little pledges Take off he world’s rough edges, And make it Eden’s bower.” Married, on the 12 inst., by Rev. A. Machett, Mr. Jas. Lunsford Nutter and Miss Nannie Williams, daughter of Mr. Jarrett Williams, Esq., all of Clay county. Nov 3, 1871: In Kansas City, Oct. 18, Dr. J.H. Bennett, of Kansas City, Mo., to Mrs. Carried Stark, of Liberty. In this city, on 28th Oct., by Justice S.H. Holmes, Mr. M.B. Smith, to Miss Melissa Jackson, both formerly of Pike co., Ky. By Elder Asa N. Bird, at his residence near Liberty, on Thursday eve., 24th Oct., George Hays, Esq., and Miss S. Maggie Collins, all of Clay county. In this county, on the 26th Oct., 1871, by Elder F.R. Palmer, Mr. James Pryor, to Miss Ruth M. Darby, all of Clay. Nov 10, 1871: Married at the residence of Geo. W. Wymore Esq., on the 19th of Oct., 1871, by Rev. Dr. Rambaut, Mr. Chas. B. Newlee, to Miss Julia Turner, all of Clay county. We wish Charley and his fair bride much happiness, may the honeymoon last through life. Married, Oct. 31, 1871, by Elder Wm. Warren, Jos. L. Holman, of Miami co., Kansas, to Miss Elizabeth J. Frick, of Clay co. Nov 17, 1871: Married, July 18th, 1871, by Elder G.B. Waller, the Hon. W.T. Grimes, to Mrs. Mattie Baily, all of Clay county. Mr. Elihu Parks, of Platte county, was married at the Christian Church in Platte City, on the 7th inst., by Elder T.P. Haley, to Miss Laura Ragan, of Mt. Sterling, Ky. Nov 23, 1871: Married, in Missouri City, at the residence of the bride’s brother, on the evening of the 20th inst., by the Rev. W. Martz, Mr. Geo. W. Bowman, of St. Louis, to Miss Fannie Burris, of Mo. City. Dec 1, 1871: On the 27th inst., at the residence of the bride’s father in this city, by the Rev. J.W. Bushong, of Kansas City, Mr. A.L. Glenn, of Kansas City, and Miss Alice Umbarger. “Perpetual harmony their lives attend, And Heaven still the well matched pair befriend! May she, when time has sunk him into years, Love her old man, and cherish his white hairs; Nor he perceive her charms thro’ age decay, But think each happy sun his bridal day.” B. In Smithville, on the 16th ult., by Elder P. Akers, Mr. Jos. G. Harsel, to Miss Lou A. Morton, all of Clay county. In Liberty, on Tuesday eve., 28th ult., by Elder F.R. Palmer, James H. Lloyd, Esq., and Mrs. Cordelia Miller, daughter of Michael Arthur, Esq., - all of this city. There is one bright and enchanting spot where love and beauty glow, Which oft the glorious grace of God hath made a heaven below; And in that covenant – sheltered spot there is a radiant gem, More precious far than ocean pearls or empire’s Diadem! O keep that gem ye plighted ones, nor from that spot depart That spot is HOME – delightful HOME – that gem the Faithful Heart. Dec 8, 1871: Married, at the residence of the bride’s grandfather, Capt. G.M. Pryor, near this city, on Thursday, Nov. 30th, by Elder R.C. Morton, father of the bride, Mr. James M. Oringdulph and Miss Fannie P. Morton. Dec 15, 1871: Married on Thursday, Dec. 7th, 1871, by Rev. Mr. Foster, Mr. J.D. Morris, to Miss Mollie Williams. Dec 22, 1871: Matrimonial. In Weston, Mo., at 8 o’clock P.M., on the 14th inst., at the residence of Col. John Doniphan, Mr. John Murphy, of Montana Ter., and Miss Lizzie Morton, formerly of Liberty, and daughter of the late Mrs. A.T. Morton, were married by Elder J.K. Rogers, of Columbia, Mo. A very large assemblage of guests greeted the happy pair, with mingled congratulations and wishes for their future happiness. Every thing conspired to make the evening pass delightfully. The throng who gathered at the nuptials will not soon forget the brilliant occasion, where all were happy and joyful. One of the most prominent features was the splendid banquet to which the guests did ample justice. The wedding was one of the most numerously attended and elegant that has occurred in Weston for years. The bridal presents were costly and greatly admired. A list of which we give below: An elegant set of diamonds, by the bridegroom. Salver, by Mrs. R.W. Donnell, of N.York City. Butter Plate, by Mr. R.W. Donnell Egg Stand, by Mrs. L.M. Lawson, of New York City. Card Receiver, by Col. L.M. Lawson. Salt Stands, by Master Willie Lawson. Olive Spoon, by Mrs. L.E. Hoffman, Leavenworth City. Berry Spoon, by Col. and Mrs. John Doniphan, Weston. Butter Knives by Capt., and Mrs. O.P. Moss, Liberty Castor, by Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Stephens, Columbia, Mo. Napkin Rings, by Mary Murphy, of Weston, Mo. Sugar Sifter, by Mr. R.S. Hale, Montana. Butter Knife, Sugar, Mustard, and Salt Spoons, by Mr. and Mrs. John Baldwin, St. Joseph. Jelly and Preserve Knife, by Mr. and Mrs. John P. Hubbell, Columbia, Mo. Fruit Knife, Master John Doniphan, of Weston. Crochet Chair tidy, by Mrs. Mollie Platt, of Weston. Cake Knife, by Capt. and Mrs. Yore, St. Louis. Cake Knife, Mr. Thos. E. Tutt, Saint Louis. The young couple have gone on a bridal tour to New Orleans, from which place they will go to New York and in the spring to their mountain home in Helena, Montana. Platte. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/mo/clay/newspapers/marriage114gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/mofiles/ File size: 25.7 Kb