Beckham County, OK - Marriages, 1901-1905
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MARRIAGES-BECKHAM COUNTY, OKLAHOMA (from various newspaper clippings from
1901 - 1905) Note:  Before 1907, Beckham County did not exist.

1901 MARRIAGE CLIPPINGS:

(Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 23 May 1901)
MARRIED - at the Wilson hotel yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock, William C.
Cutwright and Miss Minnie Wilson, Rev. J. B. Nelson officiating.

(Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 6 Jun 1901)
Wedding Chimes.
Joseph Quiennan, of Weatherford, and Miss Toolie B. Robinson, daughter of
Mr. And Mrs. M. G. Robinson of the Broadway Furniture Establishment, this
city, were married in El Reno Wednesday June 5th, 1901.
The groom is bookkeeper for the First National Bank at Weatherford.  He is
a young man of excellent habits, attentive to business and is highly
respected in the community in which he resides.
The bride emigrated with her parents from Boone County, Mo., to
Weatherford in August 1900, where she resided until the removal of the
family to this city, about March 1st, this year.  She has a large circle
of friends both in Weatherford and this city who admire her for her many
graces of head and heart.  The young people are expected in this city
today to remain a week with bride's parents, after which they will return
to Weatherford, their future home, where a handsome cottage, furnished in
modern style - the gift of the bride's parents - is in waiting for them.
The DEMOCRAT extends the usual congratulations.

(Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 20 Jun 1901)
Married
ELLIS-WARD.  Miss Ada Ellis and Virgil C. Ward were united in marriage on
Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock, at the residence of the bride's parents,
four miles south of the city, the Rev. Sam Jones officiating.  Only the
immediate friends of the happy ones attended.  The bride is a highly
accomplished and charming woman having many friends in Roger Mills county.
Mr. Ward is favorably known as one of Elk City's pushing business men. 
Mr. And Mrs. Ward will make their home in the city, and are not stopping
at the Commercial hotel.

ROSSEN-CASTLEBERRY.  Miss Lola Rossen of Ural, and Henry Castleberry of
Granite, were married at Canute last Saturday by the Rev. Penn.  They will
live hereafter in Granite.

(Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 27 Jun 1901)
Marriage Licenses.
The following persons received licenses to wed from the office of R. K.
Houston, probate judge, between May 15 and June 15.
William Hewitt and Miss Alice McCollom, Crowe.
William A. Cutright and Miss Minnie Wilson, Elk City.
Jack Cox and Lula Yandell, Wash.
W. H. Simmons and Emma Morton, Hammon.
R. E. Burran and Emma Musick, Rhome.
R. F. Kutsinger and M. F. Rutledge, Crowe.
Lonnie Parrish and Lady Belle Waters, Cheyenne.
V. O. Ward and Ada Ellis, Elk City.

(Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 4 July, 1901)
Mounts - Chaffin.
W. O. Mounts and Miss Lucile Chaffin were married at the residence of the
bride's parents near Pior, Sunday, June 30, 1901, at 1:15 p.m., Rev J. P.
Jones officiating.
The groom is the eldest son of the editor of the DEMOCRAT, is register of
deeds of Roger Mills county and is well and favorably known throughout the
county.
The bride is an estimable lady and has many admiring friends who wish her
a long and happy wedded life.
The DEMOCRAT extends the usual congratulations.  May happiness and
prosperity attend the young couple to the eventide of life.

(Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 4 July, 1901)
This morning's mail brings the information that Miss Nettie Myrtle Setser
and Thomas T. Waggoner were married at Mangum Sunday.

(Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 4 July, 1901)
Miss Mary Rolland and ?se Waters of Hammond, were married the 27th last.


1902 MARRIAGE CLIPPINGS:

(Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 2 January 1902)
Married at Cheyenne last week, Wm. Rosser of Berlin and Miss Clay,
daughter of J. D. Clay, of Berlin.

(Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 13 Mar 1902)
On Monday evening at 3:30, Miss Ida Martin was married to Mr. Chas.
McKenna, Rev. T. D. Penn officiating.
The wedding took place at Sunnyside, the home of the bride's sister, Mrs.
Hattie Rothwell.  A number of friends of both bride and groom were present
and the presents which they gave were many and beautiful.
Both parties to the contract formerly of Ashland, Mo., where they have a
host of friends and relatives.
The bride is one of those bright, cheerful young ladies, accomplished and
refined, and of whom it may be said she truly scattered sunshine.  The
groom, while not so well known in this vicinity, is said to be a gentleman
of uncommon business ability.  He is at present connected with a dry goods
firm in Guthrie with which he holds a responsible position.
Immediately after the ceremony the happy couple were driven to this city
where they took the evening train for Guthrie, which is to be their future
home.
We join in the wishes of their numerous friends that theirs may be a life
of great happiness and prosperity.

(Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 26 June 1902)
The wedding bells have been ringing in our vicinity.  Mr. Sparks and Miss
Lily Clark were married the 15th at the home of the bride.  Mr. Will
Robison and the daughter of Assessor Sanders were married at Cheyenne the
18th.  Their many friends, with the writer, wish them a long and happy
married life.

(Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 28 Aug 1902)
Married.
A quiet wedding occurred at the section house on the 23d inst., in which
A. C. McCollum and Mrs. Lovisa Wilson were married, Rev. T. D. Penn
officiating.  On a few special friends being present to congratulate and
wish the happy couple a joyous and prosperous journey o'er life's
tempestuous sea.

(The Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 30 October 1902)
Anderson-Barr
Last Sunday the wedding bells rang in Cheyenne to unite Cal. Anderson of
Sayre and Miss Maggie Barr of Redmoon.  Judge R. K. Houston tied the knot
which made them man and wife.  The Headlight congratulates the young twain
and hopes that the union thus happily effected may result in a long life
of peace, pleasure and plentitude.

(The Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 6 November 1902)
MARRIED -
Nov. 5, 1902, at the home of the bride, Mr. And Mrs. Ball, Mr. Russell
Wood and Miss Julia Ball at 10 p.m.  The words that made them husband and
wife were spoken by Rev. Donahue, after which the bride and groom
accompanied by 6 young friends drove to Sayre, where they took dinner at
the Jenks Restaurant and then departed for their homes rejoicing.  May
peace, joy and happiness be their lot.

(The Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 25 December, 1902)
Roles - Chappell.
G. W. Roles and Mrs. Nancy Chappell left for Amarillo Monday night to be
united in the holy bonds of matrimony.  The Headlight extends
congratulations to the twain and hopes that the union will forever be one
of happiness and sunshine.

(The Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 25 December 1902)
Marriage License.
The following marriage licenses have been issued during the past week by
Probate Judge Gilkerson:
Mark Poindexter and Nellie Shrager, both of Streeter, Okla.
E. M. Wade and Maud Rice, Sayre, Okla.
E. M. Terry and Lenora E. Bailey, Sweetwater, Okla.
Elnor Whitkey and Lillie P. Spencer, Mingo, Okla.
Fred Hamen, Cheyenne, and Ruby Hage, Dempsey, Okla.
Willard Page and Myrtle Givens, Sweetwater, Okla.


1903 MARRIAGE CLIPPINGS:

(The Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, January 1, 1903)
TRIMBLE - ANDREWS
J. Frank Trimble of Sayre to Miss Virginia Andrews of Odessa, Mo., were
married at the home of the bride's parents Sunday, December 28th.  Mr.
Trimble is one of Sayre's most progressive businessmen, who has resided in
this section for some time and is quite popular, while Miss Andrews, who
is the sister of Mrs. Eugene Gum, is highly accomplished and a lady of
grace and refinement.  Their marriage was quite a surprise to their many
friends here as no one even suspected it until they returned.

DOYLE - KING
Ira. J. Doyle of this place to Miss Grace King of Geary, were joined in
the holy bonds of matrimony at Geary, Sunday, Dec. 28th.  Mr. Doyle is a
popular young businessman of this place and Miss King is one of Geary's
fairest young society belles.  The Headlight joins their many friends in
wishing them all the pleasures that belong to a happy and prosperous life.

MOUNTS - BROWN
W. O. Mounts of Cheyenne, and Miss Della Brown, who lives six miles
northwest of here, were united in the holy bonds of wedlock, Sunday, Dec.
21st, at the residence of the bride's parents.  The Headlight wishes the
pair a happy journey over the matrimonial sea.

(The Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 1 January 1903)
P. A. Watson and Miss Eva Robinson were married in Cheyenne.  The happy
couple were united by Judge Houston.  The Sweetwater citizens wish to
express their best wishes to the new couple.

(The Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 1 January 1903)
W. O. Mounts, our popular Register of Deeds, has taken unto himself a
helpmate in the person of Miss Brown of Sayre.  We wish the happy couple
all joy and success possible.

(The Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 12 Feb 1903)
MARRIED.
Charles A. Martin, youngest son of John Martin, was married to Miss Myrtle
Hunt Feb. 11th.  The bride was a popular clerk in Sneed's big store and
has many warm friends.  All join in wishing the happy couple a pleasant
and prosperous voyage o'er life's tempestuous sea.

(The Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 19 March 1903)
Frank Williams, postmaster at Sayre, was married February 10th to Miss Ada
Bennet, of Sayre, Justice Branch officiating.

(The Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 26 March 1903)
MARRIED - In Sayre at the Benton Hotel, last Sunday at six p.m. in its
parlor, in the presence of a few selected friends of Mr. Guy L. fish burn
of Iowa and Miss Maud Snyder from Chicago, Ill., whom Rev. J. Cal.
Littrell united in short unique ceremony that linked the two lives in one.
 They are now on their homestead near Grimes.


(The Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 2 April 1903)
Guy Fishburn met Miss Maud Snyder, an old acquaintance from Missouri, last
Friday at Mangum.  Miss Snyder filed on 160 acres of Roger Mills county
soil on Saturday.  Guy at once obtained a license to wed the blushing
maiden whom he had not met for over two years.  But as they did not want
to open up any new contracts on Saturday and as spring began on Sunday
March 22, and that too was the day that "the sun crossed the line" they
concluded to wait till they reached Sayre, where they were married Sunday
at the Benton Hotel at 6 o'clock p.m. by the Rev. Littrell.  E. W.
Franklin and J. W. Mitcham were invited to witness the tying of the
nuptial knot, and both report that there is no doubt but what both groom
and bride will survive the trying ordeal.  They have the best wishes of
the whole community.

(The Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 2 April 1903)
MARRIED - at the residence of Mr. Geo. C. Whitehurst, in this city, Sunday
March 29th, Mr. A. W. Evans and Miss Cynthia Murray, Rev. J. L. Houston
officiating.  The wedding was a very quiet affair as only a few friends
were present.  The bride is a most charming young lady of Baughn, Ark.,
and the groom is a fireman on the C. O. & G. R. R.  He immediately went to
housekeeping on residence hill, where Mr. Evans had a nice little cottage
already prepared.  The Headlight joins with their many friends in wishing
them all the joys and blessings of this life.

(The Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 9 April 1903)
MARRIED - at the residence of the bride's mother Mrs. Slane in Sayre,
Tuesday evening, April 7th, occurred the wedding of Miss May Slane and Mr.
J. Will Culwell, both of Sayre.  The marriage was solemnized by the Rev.
J. L. Henson.  The bride is a highly accomplished young lady and was a
teacher in the public high school of Elk City.  The groom who most every
one knows in southwestern Oklahoma as a brilliant attorney and orator. 
The Headlight joins their many friends in extending to them all the joys
and happiness of this life.

(The Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham, Ok, 4 Jun 1903)
A pleasant marriage took place last Thursday in which P. R. Sander of
Sayre and Miss Effie Rosser, daughter of Uncle Ben Rosser of Berlin, were
the contracting parties.  The best wishes of the Democrat are extended.

(The Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham, Ok, 25 June 1903)
Married.
C. S. Gilkerson and Miss Eunice Conley, daughter of Rev. J. B. Conley,
were married at the residence of the bride's father Wednesday, June 17. 
Mr. Gilkerson is a prominent attorney of Elk and has been building a
beautiful cottage in west part of the city preparatory to his wedding. 
All friends congratulate and wish them a happy voyage through life.

(The Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham, Ok, 17 September 1903)
Happy Marriage.
Last Sunday evening occurred the happy marriage of Mr. Beverly Northcutt
and Miss Nellie Penn, daughter of Rev. T. D. Penn, of this city.  The
ceremony occurred at the home of the bride's parents, Rev J. B. Conley
officiating.  The bride was one of Elk City's most popular and
accomplished young ladies.  The groom is managing clerk in the Kentucky
store and is well known and well liked by all who know him.
May peace, joy and happiness attend the happy couple through life is the
wish of their many friends.

(The Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham, Ok, 8 October 1903)
Married.
Oscar H. Thurmond to Sally Longmire at the residence of the bride's
parents in Erick, O.T. at 8 o'clock Tuesday, Oct 7.  The wedding was a
quiet affair, except near relatives were present.  Many nice presents were
presented.  The groom, O. H., is vice president of the Citizens Bank of
Erick and of the Cheyenne State Bank of Cheyenne, and a director in the
First National Bank of Elk City and Sayre.  The bride is one of the most
charming and accomplished young ladies of Greer county.  The happy couple
left on a morning train for a short wedding tour through Colorado Springs
and Denver, and be at home to their friends after the 20th.

(The Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham, Ok, 17 December 1903)
Married.
John D. Craft and Miss Minnie Roberts both of this city were married
Tuesday evening, Judge Peace officiating.  The Democrat joins their many
friends in wishing them a prosperous happy life.

1904 MARRIAGE CLIPPINGS:

(The Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 7 January 1904)
Mr. Jay Volk and Miss Barbara Sidel were married at Sayre Wednesday.  Jay
is the leader of the Sand Hill band and the boys all turned out to an
enjoyable time Wednesday evening.  They will reside on Mr. Volk's farm.

(The Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 4 February 1904)
W. a. Ptolemy, a prominent mining man of Silverton, Colo., and Miss Belle
Pinkerton were united in marriage Monday at the residence of P. A.
Pinkerton, Rev. Calvert officiating.  The newly married couple will made
their future home in Silverton.

(The Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham, Ok, 4 February 1904)
Invitations are out announcing the approaching marriage of Miss Ursula
Fockler to Mr. Gabriel Tjensvold of Merritt.  The wedding will take place
here in Sayre at the Iowa Hotel on the 10th inst.  The groom is a leading
merchant of Merritt and of a most exemplary character; the bride is the
popular proprietress of the Iowa and was in such esteem as to be the
republican nominee for county superintendent.  Many friends wish a happy
future.

(The Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham, Ok, 4 February 1904)
Married - Mr. Joe Meyers to Miss Zelpha Croninger in Weatherford,
Oklahoma, February 3rd.  This happy couple arrived in Sayre Wednesday
evening and will make their future home on the bride's claim ½ mile east
and 2 miles north of Grimes.  The Headlight joins their many friends in
wishing them a happy and prosperous life.

(The Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok,  11 February 1904-West
Berlin News)
Mr. Will Arnold and Mrs. Emily Crowder were united in marriage Tuesday,
and a charvarie party celebrated the affair Tuesday night.

(The Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok,  25 February
1904-Buffalo News)
On Feb. 7 Mr. D. Knox and Mrs. Martha C. Smart were quietly married at the
home of the bride's parents, Mr. And Mrs. H. M. Coffey, Justice G. W.
Sanders officiating.  Only relatives and a few intimate friends were
present.  After the ceremony a sumptuous dinner was served and all did
justice to the occasion.

(The Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham, Ok, 25 February 1904)
On Wednesday Feb. 10th, 1904, at the residence of the bride's parents in
this city, Miss Ursula Fockler and Mrs. Gabriel Tjensvold were united in
marriage.  Staff Captain Dale of the Salvation Army was the officiating
minister.  The ceremony tho short was very impressive.  The bride was
elegantly gowned in white silk.  At the conclusion of the ceremony a
dainty luncheon was served.  The bride received numerous elegant presents.
 Miss Fockler has for some time been a resident of our city and has
numerous friends here and Elk City, where for some time she held a
position as nurse in the Sanitarium.  Mr. Tjensvold is also a well known
citizen, having been engaged as an educator in Roger Mills County.  The
young folks have a host of friends and begin their new lives with the best
wishes of all.

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 17 March 1904)
Miss Ethel Hiatt, who is well known to Sayre people, was married Sunday at
her home near Hammon to Mr. Land, a Methodist preacher.  There were about
fifty guests present at the ceremony.

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 17 March 1904)
James Demit and Lavina Wilson were married here last night, Rev. B. F.
Caudill performing the ceremony. They will live a few miles northwest of
town.  The Standard extends congratulations.

(The Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 23 June 1904)
Married at the residence of the bride's parents E. G. Thurmond of Elk
City, June 22, 1904, by Rev. Conley of Elk City, Miss Florence Thurmond to
C. E. Gannaway of St. Louis, Mo.  The wedding occurred at 8:30 p.m.  there
were about 200 guests present.  The house was most beautifully decorated
and many beautiful and valuable presents were presented to the happy
couple.  The bride was attended by Miss Florence Smith of Fort Worth,
Tex., and Miss Ray Fields of Cheyenne, Okla., E., K. Thurmond of the First
National Bank of Sayre, Okla., and Dr. Clifford of El Reno, Okla.  Miss
Thurmond has been a resident of this county for the past ten years and has
a large circle of friends. Mr. Gannaway is a traveling man for a St. Louis
firm and has an extensive acquaintance throughout the west and this
county, as he was once a resident.  They will spend their honeymoon
visiting St. Louis and other cities.

(The Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 30 June 1904)
Married.
Mr. George Engle and Mrs. Lona Noble were married at the residence of Rev.
Howard north of Sayre, June 23rd, 1904.  Mr. Engle is a farmer of Roger
Mills county for several years and is an esteemed gentleman of our
community.  Mrs. Noble was formerly a resident of Jackson, Mich., who is a
very intelligent and refined lady.  We extend a hearty welcome to Mrs.
Engle to our county and the Headlight extends their congratulations for
the acquaintances of this happy pair.  They will make their home on the
farm 11 miles northwest of Sayre.

(The Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok,  30 June 1904)
Oden-White
On last Saturday evening at nine thirty o'clock, at the residence of the
bride's sister, Mrs. John B. Gilvin, in Amarillo, Texas, Mr. Will F. Oden
of Elk City, and Miss Meota White, of Ryan, Indian Territory, were united
in the holy bonds of matrimony in the presence of several friends of the
family, the Rev. Baton officiating.
Mr. Oden holds the foremanship on the Elk City Democrat and has many
friends in this city.  The bride was a very great favorite with all who
knew her, winning all to her friendship by her lovable disposition.
The bride and groom arrived in Elk Sunday morning and will make this city
their future home.
The Democrat joins their many friends in wishing them a long and happy
life, and may their voyage across life's sea be one of unbroken sunshine
and pleasure.

(The Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok,  30 June 1904)
Gannaway-Thurmond
The most elaborate wedding in the history of our city occurred at the
residence of the bride's parents, this city, June 22, in which Clarence E.
Ganaway(sic) of St Louis was married to Miss Florence Thurmond.  Both of
the contracting parties are well known here.  The bride is the daughter of
Mr. And Mrs. E. G. Thurmond of this city, the groom a well known salesman
for a St. Louis dry goods house.  The large mansion on Broadway was filled
with guests, both of citizens of this place and friends from abroad.  Rev.
J. B. Conley officiated.  The presents were both numerous and valuable.  A
great host of friends her wish the worthy couple a happy, prosperous and
untroubled voyage "over life's tempestuous sea."

(The Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 7 July 1904)
Bartelle-Smith.  At the residence of Judge McCollom Sunday at 8:30 p.m.
Mr. Dewitt Bartelle and Miss Sadie Smith were united in the holy bonds of
matrimony, Judge McCollom officiating.
Mr. Bartelle is an employee at the Bonebrake Hardware Co., while Miss
Smith is a well known young lady of this city.  The young people have many
friends who wish for them a long life and much happiness.

(The Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok,  7 July 1904)
Maxey-Hewett.  On last Sunday morning, Mr. C. F. Maxey and Miss Edna
Hewett took their departure for Clinton, accompanied by Mr. F. M. Dorsey
and Miss Verdie Youngblood.  Immediately after their arrival in the
palatial halls of the Lacy hotel, the Rev. White appeared upon the scene
and Mr. Maxey and Miss Hewett were united in the holy bonds of wedlock.
Mr. Maxey is one of Elk City's leading merchants, a sober, upright,
Christian gentleman, and we extend to him our congratulations.
Miss Hewett is a model young lady and for the past two years has been one
of Elk City's efficient teachers, and we only hope that he life will be
made brighter and happier and that her pathway will be strewn with roses.
Mr. Dorsey seems to be quite a popular best man.  This is the second
couple he has escorted to the altar within the month.  We could think he
would get someone to go with him soon.

(The Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok,  7 July 1904)
Ray-Sterns.
At high noon June 29th, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. And
Mrs. D. M. Stearns at Canute, Mr. James F. Ray and Miss Maria Sterns were
united in matrimony, the Rev. James Pine officiating.
The groom is the superintendent of the public schools in Canute, while the
bride is an accomplished young lady, and they have many friends who join
the Democrat in wishing them smooth sailing across the matrimonial sea.

(The Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok,  11 August 1904)
Marriage Licenses.
The following marriage licenses have been issued since our last report:
George C. Leeper to Miss Myrtle Carter of Leedy.
J. J. Patterson of Berlin to Mrs. Sarah Sweet of Sweetwater.

(The Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok,  11 August 1904)
Davis-Dorsey.  On last Thursday, August 4th, at sunrise, in the Methodist
Church at Vernon, Texas, Mr. Noah Davis and Miss Luna Dorsey were united
in the holy bond of matrimony.
These young people are well known in our city, Mr. Davis being assistant
cashier at the State Exchange Bank, and Miss Dorsey having spent the
summer here visiting her brother.  They have many friends here who wish
for them a merry and happy voyage across the matrimonial seas.  The
Democrat joins in congratulations.
They will return soon to Elk City, where they will make their future home.

(The Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok,  8 Sept 1904)
BUFFALO NOTES.
Mr. S. H. Green and Miss Mahala Levin were quietly married at the home of
W. M. Slavin on August 24th.  Rev. Ben Cordell officiated.

(Roger Mills Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, 29 September 1904)
The marriage of Mr. Stonewall Jackson and Miss Texie Hornbeck of Cheyenne
was solemnized at the Baptist church Wednesday evening at 8:30 o'clock,
Rev. White officiating.

(The Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok,  29 Sept 1904)
BUFFALO NOTES.
Mr. Geo. V. Wilson and Miss Cora Sanders were quietly married last Sunday
at 3 o'clock p.m. at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. And Mrs. S. J.
Sanders.  Justice G. W. Sanders tied the nuptial know that made them one
for life.

(The Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok,  3 Nov 1904; West Berlin
News)
Mr. Henry McGuill and Mrs. Rosy McNue were united in marriage last
Tuesday.  Mr. McGuill is one of our prosperous young men on Gospel Ridge.

(The Erick Enterprise, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 1 December 1904)
At the residence of Mr. And Mrs. Swope, in this city last (Wednesday)
night, Mr. Clyde Luman and Miss Viola Nichols wed,  Justice J. F. Anthony
officiating.  Mr. Luman is the tinner at the Bonebrake Hardware Co.'s
store here, is industrious, sober and of exemplary habits and worthy the
hand of this beautiful young lady.  The bride is the accomplished daughter
of H. Nichols of this place, and was cashier at Hamilton, Blake & Ward's,
and has a host of admirers in this community, with whom we join in wishing
this young couple a long and happy life.  They went out to G. A. Luman's,
his brother's, to spend the week.  They will return Monday and stop
temporarily at M. Dumas.

(The Erick Enterprise, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 1 December 1904)
On last Sunday afternoon at the residence of Eld. J. A. Minton, Mr. Robt.
Abla and Miss Elms, both of this community were wed, Eld. Minton
officiating.  The Enterprise extends congratulations and best wishes for
their future happiness.

(The Elk City Record, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 7 December 1904)
Married.  A quiet wedding took place at the home of S. E. Wise and wife
last Wednesday evening, where Miss Mary Haven and James Wray were united
in marriage.  Several friends and relatives were present.
The bride and groom are both young people of this community and highly
respected.  To Miss Haven's many friends we need say no words of
commendation, as they all know her to be a young lady of high social
standing, quiet, refined and for several years an active member of our
Sunday school, and one who will make Mr. Wray a helpful companion.
Mr. Wray is known to all the Valley folks as a gentleman in all respects,
and they readily join the writer in well wishes and congratulations.

(The Erick Enterprise, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 8 December 1904)
At the home of the bride, six miles southeast, on last Sunday afternoon,
Mr. W. H. Bagley of Delhi, and Miss Mary Robinson of the Bass community
were wed.  Mr. Bagley is a brother of W. D. Bagley of this place, and Miss
Robinson is the beautiful sister of a. Robinson of this vicinity.  The
Enterprise joins their many friends in best wishes for their future
happiness.

(The Erick Enterprise, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 8 December 1904)
Married. At the residence of Mr. And Mrs. J. M. Carter, in this city, last
Sunday afternoon, Justice J. F. Anthony officiating, Mr. Robert Harrell
and Miss Ines Seward, both of this vicinity. They are two very highly
respected and worthy young people of our community and have the best
wishes and highest esteem of all our people.  The Enterprise extends
congratulations.

(The Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok,  22 Dec 1904)
Married.  W. T. Poindexter, son of W. A. Poindexter, and Miss Flora E.
Sutton of Sutton, West Virginia, were married at Erick last Monday.  All
friends congratulate them.

(The Erick Enterprise, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 22 December 1904)
Married at Texola last Saturday, Mr. W. G. Martin and Mrs. Ponder, both of
that place.  Mr. Martin is an old and highly esteemed citizen of that
place, a prominent real estate man and one who had been foremost in every
public enterprise of that community.  He was 63 years old.  The bride was
a widow 44 years old, and had lived in Texola a long time and was one of
those who held the love and respect of those who knew her good graces. 
The young couple have the hearty congratulations of the Enterprise and its
best wishes for their future happiness.

(The Erick Enterprise, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 22 December 1904)
Married at the courthouse in Guthrie on last Monday, December 19, Mr. Fred
Rowland of this vicinity, and Miss Helen Kach of Meredian, Okla.  They
arrived here Tuesday and went out to his father's farm northwest of here. 
Mr. Rowland is one of the best and most industrious young men of this
neighborhood and is highly esteemed by all who know him and the bride is a
beautiful young lady who has a host of admirers at her home.  The
Enterprise joins their many friends in wishing for them all the happiness
that may attend a happy union.

(The Erick Enterprise, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 22 December 1904)
John Akins, who recently moved to Texas, was overtaken near Duke by a Mr.
Tanner, who had been paying attention to Miss Willie Akins, persuaded her
to return with him to Mangum to get married. They stole away and went to
Mangum and were married, after procuring the consent of Mr. And Mrs. Akins
by phone.

1905 MARRIAGE CLIPPINGS:

(The Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham co, Ok, 5 Jan 1905)
Wedding Bells.
At the home of the bride's parents, 2 miles west and 1 south of Berlin,
January the first, 1905, Mr. William G. Kloppenstien and Miss Mandozy
Ragin were married, Judge Seifert officiating.
The groom is one of our popular young farmers who has a host of friends. 
The bride is one of the handsome and accomplished daughters of Mr. And
Mrs. Ragin.  Over 40 guests assembled and the couple were the recipients
of many handsome presents some of which were as follows: a glass water
set, J. P. Berger; a four piece table set, Mr. And Mrs. Oehme; half a
dozen knives and forks, Fred Berger; glass pickle dish, Mr. And Mrs.
Howell; cake plate, Mr. And Mrs. J. D. Clay; syrup pitcher, Mr. And Mrs.
O. H. Creason.  May their life be crowned with roses until God calls them
home.

(The Erick Enterprise, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 19 Jan 1905)
At the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Hayes, 1 mile south of town on
last Sunday, Mr. Frank Travelstead  and Miss Edna Hayes were united in
marriage, Eld. J. A. Minton officiating.  They are well known and
universally liked by their acquaintances and have many friends who wish
for them all the joys anticipated by a newly wedded couple.  The
Enterprise joins in hearty congratulations.

(The Erick Enterprise, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 19 Jan 1905)
At the Baptist parsonage in this city, on last Sunday, Mr. James Morgan
and Miss May Nunn were united in holy bonds of matrimony, Rev. Ira Parton
officiating.  There were only a few friends to witness the marriage and
the wedding party returned to the residence of the bride's parents.  They
are two of our popular young people and have the best wishes of their many
friends for their future happiness.  The Enterprise extends
congratulations.

(Roger Mills Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 1 Feb 1905)
Married.  At the home of the bride's parents ten miles northwest of Elk
City, January 29, by Rev. J. W. Martin,  A. W. Halterman and Miss Lula A.
Lewis.  The groom has a claim in Beaver county where the newly wed couple
will make their future home.

(The Erick Republican, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 2 February 1905)
W. R. Welch, formerly of this place, but now of Collinsville, Texas, was
married Monday, January 23rd, to Mrs. Ida Tuck, of Collinsville.  The
ceremony was solemnized at Sherman, Texas.  The Republican together with
the many other good friends of Mr. Welch here, wish him and Mrs. Welch a
long, happy and prosperous career.

(The Erick Republican, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 9 February 1905)
Married.  Robert Cummings Herbert of Nashville, Tennessee, to Miss Marie
Litta Oliphant, daughter of Hon. And Mrs. John A. Oliphant, at their home
in Mangum, Tuesday morning, February 7, Rev. Jno. F. Elder, pastor of the
Baptist church of Mangum, officiating.  Many out of town friends and
guests were present.

(The Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 2 March 1905)
Lewis - Taylor
At the residence of Mr. And Mrs. Alonzo Pinkerton of Elk City, in the
presence of a small assembly of guests on Wednesday evening, February 22,
at 7 P.M., Mr. R. B. Lewis and Mrs. Emma Bell Tyler were united in the
holy bonds of matrimony by the Rev. Dr. Trimble of the Christian church of
Sayre, Oklahoma.  The bride was becomingly attired in burnt rose, heavily
trimmed in leopard plush.  The only jewels worn was a diamond pin, a gift
of the groom.  The groom wore the conventional black.
After the ceremony a beautiful repast was served, in a most artistic
manner, of which all partook most heartily.  Later in the evening the
newly married couple accompanied by a few of the guests went to their new
home, which had been previously prepared to receive them.  A number of
tokens of remembrance were given which were highly appreciated by both.
Mr. Lewis is formerly of Denver, Colorado; and Mrs. Tyler of Morocco,
Indiana.  They are a most estimable couple and are highly respected by all
who knew them.  May their pathway through life be strewn with thornless
roses, is the wish of their many friends.

(The Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 9 March 1905)
Married.  At the residence of the bride's father, G. W. Garret, on Sunday
morning at 9 o'clock, F. C. Goudy and Maude Garrett.  Judge W. T. Peace
performed the ceremony.

(The Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 11 May 1905 - West
Berlin News)
Mr. Drew Youker and Miss Bertha Heim were married last Monday at Berlin. 
Mr. Youker is one of our handsome young farmers on Gospel Ridge.  The
bride is the accomplished daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Heim in the Sand Hills.
 A big dinner and social hop was given at the residence of Mr. And Mrs.
Ike Youker, where the young couple were the recipients of many
congratulations.

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 12 May 1905)
Wedding Bells.
Mr. Fleetwood Bell and Miss Ella M. Wagner were married Thursday, May 11,
at the home of Miss Wagner's parents, Mr. And Mrs. William Wagner.  The
ceremony was performed at 12 o'clock by Rev. John B. Smith, and Mr. And
Mrs. Bell left on the evening train for a trip to California, accompanied
by her parents, Mr. And Mrs. Wagner.
Mr. Bell is one of the best known lawyers of the county, and has been a
resident of Sayre for more than three years.  Miss Wagner was one of
Sayre's most popular young ladies, and the couple will lose none of their
popularity by entering on married life.
Here's congratulations, and may happiness and prosperity be the threads
which you shall weave into the fabric of your lives.

(The Erick Enterprise, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 18 May 1905)
Married:  At the residence of W. A. Dorris, 3 miles east of town on last
Sunday at 10 a.m., Miss Tlisha Dorris, and Mr. Fairless, Rev. L. H.
Anderson officiating.  Miss Tlisha is the beautiful daughter of Mr. And
Mrs. W. A. Dorris and Mr. Fairless is a worthy young farmer of that
vicinity.
The Enterprise extends congratulations with best wishes.

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 16 June 1905)
The Editor Married.
J. O. Long, the editor of this paper, and Miss Adda Peterson of Guthrie,
Okla., were married last Thursday evening, June 8th, 1905 at the home of
the bride's parents in Guthrie.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Jno.
C. Bateman of  Kansas City, in the presence of a few relatives and
friends.  The editor and his wife are now settled down in Sayre, where
they expect to make their future home and continue to guide the destinies
of the Standard.

(The Erick Enterprise, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 22 June 1905)
WALLIN - PONDER
Only a short time after Eld. J. A. Minton had performed the ceremony which
united Mr. Chas. H. Batchlear and Mrs. Annie Wilson as husband and wife on
last Sunday afternoon, he was called upon to perform the same duty which
united Mr. Marion G. Wallin and Miss Lela Ponder of Texola in the holy
bonds of wedlock, making them husband and wife.  Miss Ponder is the
stepdaughter of W. G. Martin, a highly respected citizen of Texola, and
both the young people are very popular at that place and have the best
wishes of their many friends for their future happiness.

(The Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 22 June 1905)
Married.  Miss Ella Cochran and Mr. Chas. M. Danner, both of this city,
were united in marriage on last Sunday at high noon at the home of the
groom's parents, Mr. And Mrs. J. H. Danner, of  Sayre, Rev. Smith
officiating.  The bride was attired in a beautiful white silk mull trimmed
with ribbon and lace.  Thirty-five relatives and guests were present. 
After the ceremony all repaired to the dining room where a bountiful
dinner was served.  Mr. Danner and his bride have the good wishes and
congratulations of a host of friends.

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 23 June 1905)
Chas. M. Danner and Miss Ella Cochran were married Sunday, June 18, at the
home of Mr. J. W. Danner of this city.  Rev. Jno. B. Smith performed the
ceremony, which took place at 12 o'clock.  A number of relatives and
friends were present.  The Standard offers congratulations.

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 23 June 1905)
Miss Estella Franklin was married today at the home of her parents near
Grimes, to Mr. John Claussen of Milroy, South Dakota.  The Standard
hastens to offer congratulations.

(The Erick Enterprise, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 29 June 1905)
Married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. And Mrs. E. W. Franklin,
Friday afternoon, Miss Stella to Mr. John Classon of Northern Dakota.  The
wedding was a quiet affair.  The bride received many presents.  Her
friends left, wishing her a bright and prosperous life in her northern
home.  Mr. And Mrs. Classon left for Dakota Saturday.

(The Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, OK, 30 June 1905)
PRICE - HIGDEN
A brilliant wedding occurred at Betina, Greer county, Sunday, June 25, at
the home of the groom's parents, Mr. And Mrs. W. P. Price, Willie J. Price
to Miss Violet Higden, Rev. Sims officiating.
There were about 150 guests present and after the ceremony, they were all
seated under an evergreen arbor where a table was loaded with all the good
things to eat and drink that can be found in this country.
The Headlight extends the happy couple its best wishes for a long and
prosperous life.

(The Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, OK, 30 June 1905)
CLAUSSEN - FRANKLIN
Mr. John Claussen of Milroy, North Dakota, and Miss Estella Franklin of
near Grimes, were married Friday, June 23, at 3 p.m. at the home of the
bride's parents, Mr. And Mrs. E. W. Franklin, Judge J. G. Lancaster
officiating.
Over fifty guests witnessed the ceremony, and the old table fairly groaned
under the weight of good things Mrs. Franklin has prepared for the
occasion.
The groom is a highly respected and well-to-do young farmer and blacksmith
of the far northland.  The bride has been a popular and successful
instructor in the public schools of this county and has a wide circle of
admiring friends.
The happy couple will leave within a few days for Dakota where the groom
has a comfortable home prepared for their reception.
The Headlight extends the usual congratulations and well wishes.

(The Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 13 July 1905)
(Angora News - near Grimes)
Mr. Brack Yarber and Miss Bertha McKay were married a week ago last
Sunday.  The young couple are from Grow and are highly respected.

(The Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 27 July 1905-West Berlin
News)
Miss Myrtle Company and Mr. Gib Harrison were married Sunday, July 16, at
the residence of the bride's parents, Rev. Diehl officiating.  Miss Myrtle
is well and favorably known and a host of friends and guests assembled to
congratulate the young couple.  They will go to housekeeping at once on
the Torrence farm.


(The Erick Enterprise News, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 10 August 1905)
Married, Miss Sylia Rhodes and James Canahan, last Saturday evening at the
Baptist parsonage.  The bride is a very ordinary town girl, who doesn't
know any more than a rabbit about cooking and never helped her mother
three days in her life.  The groom is well known as an up-to-date loafer. 
He has been living off his old folks and doesn't amount to shucks.  They
will have a hard time while they live together and the News has no
congratulation for either for we don't believe any good cam come of this
union.

(The Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 12 August 1905)
Justice Luke Flynn and Miss Mayo were quietly married a week ago last
Wednesday.  In the evening a number of invited friends and neighbors
extended congratulations and ate ice cream.  Luke, having proved up; they
will live on their place.

(The Erick Enterprise, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 17 August 1905)
Married at the home of the bride's parents today near Delhi, Miss Velna
Carter and Mr. King Hamilton, of Doublin, Texas.  Miss Carter is a sister
to J. M. Carter of this place and the Enterprise extends congratulations
with best wishes for their future happiness.  They will leave for Doublin,
Texas, where they will reside in the future.

(The Erick Enterprise, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 17 August 1905)
Married, at the home of Eld. J. A. Minton, in this city, last Sunday
afternoon Mr. Jas. P. Keith and Miss Blanche Dobson, both of Texola.  The
Enterprise extends congratulations with best wishes for their future
happiness.

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 8 September, 1905)
From the Hico Texas Review.
A quiet elegant home wedding occurred Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock,
August 22, 1905, at the residence of the bride's parents in this city,
where the friends, relatives and invited guests were assembled to witness
the nuptial ceremonies which united the lives and destinies of Mr. Ernest
Beaty of Erick, Okla., and Miss Katherine G. Keffee of this city.
The rooms were beautifully decorated with potted palms, ferns, and other
plants, while graceful festoons of evergreen gave a cooling effect to
everything within, which contrasted most agreeably with the intense heat
without.
The bride was handsomely gowned in close-fitting tailor-made suit, while
the groom wore the conventional wedding suit.  The bridal couple arranged
themselves beneath a tastefully arranged arch, while the soft strains of
the wedding march rendered by the skillful fingers of Miss Mary Grace fell
pleasingly upon the ear.  The solemn words which united the destinies of
the happy couple was pronounced by the Rev. Dr. Hughes, pastor of the
Presbyterian church in this city.
The bride and groom left on the 4:50 p.m. train for Oklahoma City, where
they will visit for a week or ten days before settling down at
housekeeping in Erick, which is to be their future home.  Mr. Beaty is
engaged in the banking business at Erick and is a most estimable
gentleman, possessing in an eminent degree those sterling characteristics
of mind and character, which have won for him the love and esteem of a
large circle of friends in the social and business world.

(The Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 9 September 1905)
A quiet wedding took place in this city last Sunday.  The contracting
parties were Mr. George Sanders and Miss Bettie Burgess, Rev. J. T.
Gregory officiating.  The groom is one of Elk City's business men, being
proprietor of a barber shop at the corner of Main and 5th streets; and the
bride is the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Burgess, living north of town, and
is well and favorable known.  The Democrat joins with their many friends
in wishing them a long and happy life.

(The Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok,  21 September 1905)
M. Z. King and Miss Nellie Chilton were married in this city Tuesday
night.  Rev. W. L. Peyton of the Baptist church officiating.  Mr. King is
a driver of one of the rural mail routes out of this city, and the bride
is formerly of Chickasha, I. T.

(The Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 12 October 1905)
Married - Kirby Poarch of Poarch and Miss Carrie A. Davis of Elk City were
married Sunday Oct. 1st, Judge Chadeayne officiating.  An over-sight
caused the delay of the notice of this worthy couple.

(Roger Mills Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 18 October 1905)
Married.  Our fellow townsman, J. R. Hart was married to Miss Ella Taylor,
at  Covington, Ohio.  He brought his bride to his home in this city on
Wednesday of last week.  We welcome Mrs. Hart to our publishing business
and town.

(The Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 19 Oct 1905 -West Berlin
News.)
Miss Lessie Thompson and Mr. Jack Billings were quietly married at
Cheyenne last Saturday.  The happy couple left Monday for Missouri and
Illinois on a wedding tour.

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 20 October 1905)
Miss Lessie Thompson and Jack Billing were married recently at the bride's
home.  The fair bride has been a great favorite with our people, having
lived here for several years.  The groom moved from Illinois the past
spring, and made a host of friends here.  They left immediately for
Illinois where they will make their future home.  Their many friends join
in the congratulations and hope that their wedded life will be one of joy
and prosperity.

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 20 October 1905)
Married.  R. A. Troxel was married on Wednesday, October 11, to Miss Ina
Mae Burge, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. And Mrs. George D.
Burge, at Lock Springs, Mo.  The young couple arrived in Sayre Monday
evening, and are at home in their new house on Broadway, which Rolla had
prepared for the event.
Mr. Troxel is the manager of the T. J. Stewart Lumber Co here, and is one
of Sayre's most popular young business men.  The Standard, with his many
friends, extends a welcome to his fair partner, with all manner of best
wishes and congratulations to both.

(The Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 16 November 1905)
Miss Lida A. Miller was married in Elk City to W. I. Litton of Purcell,
Mo., last Saturday morning and departed immediately for the home of the
groom where they will make their future home.  Miss Miller has been
connected with the First National Bank for the past four years in most
every executive position therein.  She was considered one of the best
business women in Western Oklahoma, and was very popular.

(The Elk City Statesman, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 16 November 1905)
Married.  Mr. Mont B. Reger and Miss Minna McMehan, who live at Hamilton,
came to Elk City and were united in marriage at the Methodist church
Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock p.m.  Miss McMehan is postmistress at
Hamilton, and is a most excellent young lady.  Mr. Reger is a well known
and popular farmer in that vicinity.

(The Elk City Statesman, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 16 November 1905)
W. R. Letton Robs Elk City of One of Its Fairest Flowers.
The home of Mr. S. W. Miller, who lives a short distance southwest of Elk
City, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on November 11, at 9:30 a.m.
when their daughter, Miss Lida Miller, was united in marriage to Wm. R.
Letton of Purcell, Mo.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. T. D. Penn.
An elegant dinner was served immediately after the ceremony, which was
enjoyed by a number of invited guests.
Miss Miller has been employed by the First National Bank at this place as
stenographer for a number of years and in that capacity she has
demonstrated the fact that she has few equals.  In a social way Miss
Miller is very popular, and in her departure Elk City society loses one of
its fairest and sweetest young ladies.
Mr. Letton formerly resided here and has many friends who congratulate him
upon his good fortune in securing as a life partner such an estimable
young woman.
Mr. And Mrs. Letton departed on the 10:48 eastbound train Saturday for
Missouri, where Mr. Letton is engaged in business.

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 8 December 1905)
Prof. A. R. Harris, County Superintendent, surprised his many friends in
this county last week by going to Texas and getting married.  The event
took place at Clarendon, and the following account is taken from the
Clarendon Banner-Stockman.
The Standard extends heartiest congratulations.
Harris - Donnell.
The friends of Miss Hattie Donnell, one of the teachers in our public
school, were very much surprised to learn of her marriage on Wednesday
evening.  Indeed so profoundly was the secret kept that only a very few of
her most intimate friends knew of her intentions until the morning of the
fateful day.  The gentleman who was so fortunate as to secure this, one
Clarendon's most accomplished teachers, is Prof. Harris, county
superin-tendent of schools of Roger Mills county, Oklahoma.
Prof. Harris was formerly prominent in educational matters in Texas, and
knew where to go when he desired a competent assistant; his selection
being the best possible evidence of his good judgments.
It is not the intention of Mrs. Harris to sever her connection with the
public school until the close of the present term.
The marriage ceremony was performed at the residence of Mr. Stewart, in
the presence of her parents, a few friends, and the teachers of the public
schools, Rev. G. S. Hardy, officiating.

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