Beckham County, OK - Marriages, 1917-1922
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MARRIAGE CLIPPINGS - 1917:

(The Southwest News & Leader, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 11 Jan 1917)
Throckmorton - Weaver
Seated in their motor car at the residence of the officiating minister,
Dr. Noblitt of the Christian church, Mr. Frank Weaver and Miss Dove
Throckmorton, both of Carter, Okla., were on Jan. 3, 1917, united in the
holy bonds of matrimony.

(The Southwest News & Leader, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 18 Jan 1917)
Wedding in the Home of Rev. Allen Wednesday Afternoon.
J. T. McArthur of Carter and Miss Edna Hix who lives the Ural community
were married here Wednesday afternoon at the home of Rev. M. T. Allen,
pastor of the M. E. church, South, he performing the ceremony.  The
contracting parties are well known in this section and the News extends
congratulations.

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 25 Jan 1917)
T. C. Baldwin of McCombs, Oklahoma, and Miss Monta M. Todd, daughter of
Mr. And Mrs. E. M. Todd, of Erick, were married last Sunday at the home of
Dr. and Mrs. G. W. Doss in this city at 12:30 o'clock, Rev. Doss
officiating.

(The Erick Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 25 Jan 1935)
Reprint from 25 January 1917:
Judge C. A. Lyle, Wednesday evening said the words which united in holy
wedlock, Mr. John R. Willowby of this city and Miss Mattie Vitato of
Jester.  The ceremony was performed in the presence of only a few at the
Lyle home.  But these popular young people have many friends who wish them
much happiness in their new relation.

(The Elk City Daily News, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 28 Jan 1917)
FIELDS - BELL
Elmo L. Fields of Riverside, California, and Miss Iris Boyd Bell of Elk
City, were married at the home of the bride's father, H. B. Bell on
Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock, Rev. M. T. Allen, officiating.
Only relatives and a few friends were present.  After the ceremony
congratulations were extended and refreshments served.  About this time
thirty-five young ladies and gentlemen met at the home of Miss Lota Mosley
and went to the home where the wedding had taken place, taking possession
of the bride and groom, marching them around for a "moonlight" stroll,
afterwards stopping at the home of Mrs. W. Markham, where a happy time was
enjoyed for two hours, later accompanying the happy young couple back
home.
The groom was formerly a resident here, and is well and favorably known,
has exceptional business qualifications and holds a splendid situation in
his home town.  He is a most honorable young man, with good habits and is
to be congratulated in securing such an accomplished young lady for a
companion.  She is most lovable and admired for her goodness and
intelligence.  The members of the S. W. C. Class, are glad for Iris in her
new happiness, but grieved that she will have to leave them.  She has
always been so faithful in her church work, ever willing to do the tasks
assigned her, always the one looked up to in the special spiritual work of
the class, and never failed them.  They will miss her so much, and their
good wishes go with her and in this all the people of Elk City join them,
for she has lived here most of her life, is known to almost everyone and
has a large circle of friends, all wish her and her husband a long and
happy life together, and that God's richest blessings ever be upon them.
They will leave tomorrow for their new home in California and we
understand that the S. W. C. girls are going to the depot to bid them
goodby.

(The Southwest News & Leader, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 8 Feb 1917)
Foss Young People Married Here Sunday.
J. H. Russell and Miss Bessie Moss, well known young people of Foss, were
married here on Sunday afternoon at the home of Justice R. W. Jones, the
ceremony being said by that official.  After the ceremony they left on the
afternoon train for Amarillo, where they will spend a few days before
returning to Foss, where they will make their home.

(The Southwest News & Leader, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 22 Feb 1917)
Two Couples Have Been Married Recently.
On Friday of last week H. A. Vandine and Miss Ida Music, well known young
people who live in a few miles south of the city, were united in marriage,
the ceremony being said by R. W. Jones, and on Sunday Jesse D. Miller and
Miss Myrtle Vandine were married, the ceremony being said by Justice
Jones.  They reside in the same community.  All are members of well known
families in this section and have many friends.

(The Beckham County Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 10 May 1917)
Married.  Miss Stella Cox and Mr. Clyde Owings were married at the home of
the bride's parents Sunday at 11 a.m., Elder J. S. Haddock officiating.
After the wedding all repaired to the home of Geo. Capps where a bountiful
wedding dinner was served.  There was a large number present who report it
a big happy and joval old fashioned wedding.
The young couple is well and favorably known.  We wish them a happy
married life.

(The Beckham County Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 24 May 1917)
We have just learned of a marriage, which occurred three weeks ago which
will be of interest to many, especially those of the Iowa community where
the young lady lived before moving to Sayre about a year and a half ago. 
Miss Erema Alsup and Mr. Dennis Jones (a soldier boy) of Weatherford were
the contracting parties.  Mr. Jones has only lately returned from the
border and last Thursday received his discharge.  He talks of entering the
service again when he will go as an officer and his wife accompany him. 
The good wishes of friends go with them.

(The Beckham County Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 1 Nov 1917)
Olen R. Wilhelm and Miss Sallie B. Bishop were united in marriage at the
home of Rev. F. S. C. Bryce in this city Wednesday, Oct. 31, 1917.  Bro.
Bryce performed the ceremony.
This young couple are well and favorably known in this country.  We wish
them a happy, prosperous married life.

(The Beckham County Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 1 Nov 1917)
Miss Ona Binion and S. E. Toon were married last Thursday eve, at the
Wilson home three miles east of Erick, Rev. S. N. Wilson, who has sent
perhaps hundreds of young people "on their way rejoicing", performed the
ceremony which made "Sam and Ona" one.  They drove to Erick where they
spent the night and later left for eastern Okla. where they will make
their home.

(The Beckham County Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 29 Nov 1917)
Mr. L. G. Gibson and Miss Bessie Sanders were united in marriage at the
home of Rev. N. R. Parks in this city last Sunday, Nov. 18th.
These are well known and popular young people.  We wish them a happy
married life.

(The Beckham County Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 29 Nov 1917)
Mr. Aubra Bonner and Miss Ruby Doak were united in marriage at the home of
Mr. And Mrs. Godfrey, Sunday Nov. 18.
May they have a happy voyage on the matrimonial sea.

MARRIAGE CLIPPINGS - 1918:

(The Beckham County Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 25 Apr 1918)
STUBBS - TERRELL.  W. B. Stubbs and Miss Eva Mae Terrell were united in
marriage at the home of the bride's parents, at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April
17th, 1918, Rev. T. L. Noblitt officiating.
The following outside the Erick relatives were present:  Mr. And Mrs. H.
C. Garrett, Mr. And Mrs. R. E. Bennett, Miss Clotia Riley, Florence Davis
and Miss Margurite Maschek, of this city; Mr. And Mrs. W. J. Ball, Mr. And
Mrs. S. L. Ball, of Allenreed, Tex.; Mr. And Mrs. John Hoard of Texola and
Mrs. Gus L. Coleman of McAlister, Okla.
The bride, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Wm. Terrell is one of Ericks most
popular and beloved young ladies, the groom, son of Mr. And Mrs. B. T.
Stubbs is one of our most respected young men, now Assistant Cashier of
the Erick State Bank.  They will make their home in this City.
We extend them the best of wishes for a long and happy married life, and
we know the Democrat expresses the sentiment of the entire community.

(The Beckham County Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 30 May 1918)
RILEY - DAVIS
Jeff Davis and Leda Riley were quietly wedded in Erick Saturday evening at
the M. E. Parsonage by Rev. C. P. Broome.  The only witnesses present were
Mrs. Broome and T. J. Shorts.
The wedding came as a great surprise to their friends and relatives of
this place, none seemingly knew of their plans.
The newly married couple can not plan a home until after the war is over.
Mr. Davis is the son of Mr. And Mrs. J. M. J. Davis who live two miles
East of town and is a very industrious and thoroughly reliable young man.
The bride is the oldest daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Bud Riley who own and
live on the famous Cooke Ranch 7 miles East of Erick.
Miss Leda is a graduate of the Erick High School and has also attended the
Normal at Weatherford several terms - she taught the school in Burton
School District last year.  She has a musical education as well and is a
very charming young lady in every respect.
The many friends of these young people join in hearty good wishes for
their future happiness.

(The Beckham County Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 20 Jun 1918)
Married.  Cards are out announcing the wedding at Lawton of Miss Lena
Catharine Nunn daughter of Mr. And Mrs. N. J. Nunn of that City, formerly
of Erick, to Cullen Lee Simmons of Eleventh Field Artillary (sic) U. S. A.
who is the son of Mr. And Mrs. D. W. Simmons of this place.
Both the bride and groom are well and favorably known here and have many
friends.  They were old time sweethearts that had drifted apart but met
again at Lawton where the Nunn's had moved and the young man had been
transferred from the Mexico border service.  He is in the regulars.  We
wish the young couple every happiness and hope the groom safely returns
from the front where he will soon go.

(The Beckham County Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 19 Sept 1918)
Married.  Elmer Lewis of this city and Miss Florence Flaxman of Oklahoma
City were united in marriage in the latter city Monday, and came to Erick
Monday night.
This young couple are well and favorably known here; the bride is the
daughter of P. Flaxman of the Dixie store and the groom is a son of E. A.
Lewis of the Lewis Garage, both leading citizens.  While this event was
somewhat of a surprise to their many friends, it was not unexpected.  The
Democrat joins their many friends in wishing them a long and happy married
life.  They will make their home here for the present.

MARRIAGE CLIPPINGS - 1919:

(The Southwest Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 2 Jan 1919)
MEEK - WILSON
On December 14, 1918, there occurred a pretty little wedding at the home
of the bride's parents on Washington street, of Miss Vernice Meek and Mr.
Guy Wilson.  R. W. Jones tied the knot at seven o'clock in the evening.
Mr. Wilson will establish an auto paint shop in Elk City, and we with
their many friends wish them many happy and prosperous years in Elk City.

(The Southwest Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 2 Jan 1919)
POSTPONED WEDDING.
Judge Jones reports the marriage of Miss Gertie McCloud, daughter of the
big ranchman of Elk City, to Mr. Jesse Weatherly of this city, at his home
Dec 21.
The couple had postponed the wedding for some time, as Mr. Weatherly
expected to be called to the colors at any time.

(The Southwest Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 2 Jan 1919)
RUSSELL - HUBLIT.
Rev. W. H. Burton performed the ceremony of uniting Miss Sweet Russell and
Mr. W. O. Hublit in marriage at the Baptist parsonage last Sunday night at
7:30.
Mr. Hublit, having recently returned from the army camp, has accepted a
position as chef at the Fountain Café.

(The Southwest Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 2 Jan 1919)
FOUR HORSE TEAM FOR THE WEDDING.
First Soldier to be Married in Elk City Since the War.
Last Thursday, during the big snow storm, Chas. W. Lehne and Miss Addie
Lusby of Near Berlin decided they would be married while Mr. Lehne was
home for Christmas on a ten-day furlough.
Thursday morning early they left the home of the bride near Berlin, where
her father has a big ranch, for Elk City to secure a license and have the
knot tied.  When half way here the two big horses they were driving gave
out and they had to send for another team.  After an all day tussle with
the storm they arrived here, and City Clerk J. B. Winn issued their
license and Judge Jones was called to the city hall to perform the
ceremony.
John Taulbee, brother-in-law of the bride, accompanied them here and
witnessed the ceremony.
Mr. Lehne had to return the next day to Fort Logan, Texas.

(The Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 2 Jan 1919)
Mr. Fred Keys and Miss Montie Cleghorn, both of Sayre, assumed the vows of
matrimony on December 29th at the Methodist parsonage.  Rev. W. J. Moore
was the officiating minister.

MARRIAGE CLIPPINGS - 1920:

(The Elk City Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 2 Jan 1920)
WOODS - WALKER
On December 25, 1919, Miss Ruth Woods and Earl Walker were married at the
home of R. W. Jones, the Judge officiating.  The young people are both of
Doxey, and are well known in that vicinity.  They will make their home at
that place.

(The Elk City Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 2 Jan 1920)
FOUNTAIN - MIDYETT
Lonnie Midyett and Miss Vona Fountain, both of Elk City, were married
December 27, 1919, at the home of R. W. Jones, the Judge officiating. 
They will make their home here.

(The Elk City Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 2 Jan 1920)
NISCHWITZ - BASS
On Christmas day Miss Daisy Nischwitz and Mr. Andy Bass were married at
the home of the bride's parents by Rev. C. Bowles.
A number of friends and relatives witnessed the ceremony.

(The Elk City Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 2 Jan 1920)
JOHNSON - JONES
Mr. R. C. Jones, who quietly left this city the Saturday before Christmas,
for Minneapolis, Minn., to spend the holidays with friends, returned last
Monday with a handsome bride, surprising many of his near friends and his
parents.  He told no person of his intentions, but his father had
suspicions and told us so last week.
The bride is the daughter of P. Jackson (sic), who is the manager of a
large granite quarry at Cold Springs, Okla.  Mr. Jones met Miss Johnson
last summer while there purchasing a few car loads of granite.  She was
the guest of his sister and parents here last fall.  Her old home is
Minneapolis, where she has been the past winter.
Miss Elizabeth A. Johnson and Mr. Rufus C. Jones were married on Tuesday
of last week, 8 p.m., Dec. 23, at the North Methodist parsonage,
Minneapolis, by the pastor.
Mr. Jones has arranged for a home on West Third, and at present is living
with his parents, Mr. And Mrs. P. C. Jones.
The writer extends congratulations, with the many friends of the happy
young couple.  May this year and those to follow be full of prosperity,
health and happiness.

(The Elk City Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 2 Jan 1920)
Wm. S. Toney of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Miss Elsie Cannan of Elk City
were married Sunday, Dec. 28, at 9:30 p.m. by Justice Tom Russell.  Mr.
And Mrs. Toney will make their home at Wichita Falls.

(The Elk City Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 2 Jan 1920)
Buford Chism of Oklahoma City and Miss Lottie Nichols of Canute were
married by Justice Tom Russell last Wednesday.

(The Elk City Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 2 Jan 1920)
KNIGHT - ALLDREDGE
One Christmas wedding that was a surprise to many young people of this
city was that of E. O. Alldredge, one of our leading grocery men, and Miss
Louie Knight, who formerly lived here and recently moved to Chickasha with
her parents, Mr. And Mrs. G. C. Knight.
Mr. Alldredge went after his bride the day before Xmas, and they were
married at the home of the bride, returning to this place last Saturday.

(The Elk City Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 16 Jan 1920)
MARRIED.  Rev. Bowles united in marriage at the Baptist parsonage last
Sunday, Jan. 11, at 5:30 p.m., Mr. Cecil E. West, manager of the Elk City
Battery Co., and Miss Willie E. Saunders of Mangum.
Miss Saunders has lived at Reed and Mangum for many years and has been her
father's housekeeper since her mother's death.  Her father, J. C.
Saunders, was under sheriff of Greer county until recently.  He may make
his home in Elk City soon.
Mr. West recently took charge of the Willard Service Station, coming here
from Mangum where he was manager for the Willard people.  His old home was
Hobart where he has many friends.
This happy couple have gone to housekeeping in rooms on South Adams
street, which Mr. West had arranged before the wedding.  Announcements are
out, and they will be at home to their friends after the fifteenth.
The couple expected to be married at Hobart last Sunday, but the weather
would not permit of driving, so Mr. West brought his intended here to be
married.  Their many friends at Mangum and Hobart will be happily
surprised.

(The Elk City Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 21 Jan 1920)
Fred Vaughn and Miss Lola Darrow were married Jan. 9, at the home of the
bride's mother, Mrs. V. V. Darrow.  Their friends gave them a kitchen
shower Monday night at the home of the bride's aunt, Mrs. Marcia Turney.

(The Elk City Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 13 Feb 1920)
REPASS - ROBENSON
Thursday evening, Feb. 5, Jones C. Robenson and Miss Neva C. Repass, both
of Sweetwater, were united in holy wedlock at the parsonage home of the
First M. E. church by the pastor, Rev. O. A. Pankey.

(The Elk City Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 20 Feb 1920)
MARRIED.  Judge Jones officiated at a wedding at his home last Sunday
morning, eleven o'clock, of Frank Sullins and Mary Jones.

(The Carter Express, Carter, Beckham Co, Ok, 20 Feb 1920)
Married.  Miss Ethel Kennemer of the Taylor community, and Mr. Paul
Throckmorton of Carter, were married at the home of the bride's parents,
Mr. And Mr. T. R. Kennemer, Sunday morning, Rev. Waggoner of Carter,
officiating.
This young couple is well known throughout this part of the country, both
having lived here since childhood.  The bride is the pretty daughter of
Mr. And Mrs. T. R. Kennemer, and has a host of admiring friends, while
Paul is the industrious young son of Mr. And Mrs. M. E. Throckmorton of
Carter.
They will make their home on the Throckmorton farm out northeast of Carter.
The Express editor and family joins the many friends of the happy young
couple in extending congratulations.

(The Elk City Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 19 March 1920)
DUNN - ROGERS
Judge Jones officiated at the wedding of Roy Rogers and Miss Carrie Dunn
at the home of the bride, two miles north of town, last Monday at three
p.m.  The newlyweds left the next morning  for their new home at
Belleview, Texas.

(The Elk City Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 19 March 1920)
LONG - McCUNE
C. Bowles united in marriage at the Baptist parsonage last Saturday night
at seven-thirty Miss Lyda McCune of this city and George Thomas Long also
of Elk City.  Mr. And Mrs. J. H. Caughron, sister and brother-in-law of
Mr. Long, witnessed the ceremony.

(The Elk City Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 26 March 1920)
STOKES - MIDDLETON
R. L. Stokes and Irene Middleton were married at the bride's home last
Friday evening, 10 o'clock.  A big dinner was enjoyed.  The couple left
for Oklahoma City on No. 44.  The bride's sister, Miss Edith, went with
them.  Mr. Stokes is the new manager of the Elk City Steam Laundry.  They
will be at home in the Dr. Palmer residence.

(The Elk City Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 26 March 1920)
MIDDLETON - FOOT
Edwin Middleton and Virginia Foot were married last Saturday eve at 4:30
at the home of Mrs. Luther Rogers.  Rev. Bowles officiated.  They will
live in Elk City.

(The Elk City Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 2 April 1920)
MORTON - McKINNEY
Mr. Eugene Morton and Miss Ruby McKinney were married at the bride's home
south of town last Saturday night.

(The Elk City Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 4 June 1920)
PATTON - CAVENER
A very pretty wedding occurred last Saturday evening when Rev. Trevette
united in matrimony Miss Ella Patton of this city and Harrison H. Cavener,
of Eldorado, at the home of the bride's parents Mr. And Mrs. J. E. Patton.
Miss Patton graduated this year from Elk City High School and is popular
among the young folks of the city.  She wore a very becoming white
georgette wedding gown and a corsage of carnations.
Many friends and relatives witnessed ceremony, including Miss Marjorie
Mustaine of Eldorado, Mrs. Cunningham of Eldorado, an aunt of the bride,
A. H. Moyer and family of Tahoka, Miss Ethel Lowery, Luther Rogers and
wife, Mr. And Mrs. Brunson, Mrs. D. C. McGrady and A. G. Steele.

(The Elk City Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 4 June 1920)
CONGRATULATIONS, TOM
The Press acknowledges the announcement of the marriage of Harriette E.
Russell of McAlester, and Mr. Thomas M. Lowry, on May 25 at McAlester.
Tom is our genial deputy court clerk and also a candidate for clerk this
year.  Here's wishing you success, matrimonially as well as politically.

(The Elk City Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 4 June 1920)
MISS SARAH DENNIS TO BE JUNE BRIDE
Mrs. Eugene Grubitz and Mrs. Geo. Grubitz gave an announcement party at
the home of the former, Tuesday afternoon, for Miss Sarah Dennis, who is
to be married on June 15 to Mr. Geo. Davenport, of Sioux City, Iowa.  Some
24 intimate friends were present, and a delightful afternoon was passed in
playing bridge, and an elaborate luncheon was served.
The announcement was made in a very taking and unique manner.  Master
Grubitz was dressed as Cupid, and came into the room, passing around a
basket containing the announcement card.
Miss Dennis is one of the most popular and accomplished of the city's
younger set, and her wedding promises to be one of the social events of
the summer.
The mother of the bride-to-be gave a dinner at the Story hotel Thursday
night to Miss Dennis' school chums, and Mrs. V. C. Tisdal is giving a
miscellaneous reception in her home Friday afternoon.

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 1 July 1920)
BROWN - LANE
Mrs. Ada Brown and Mr. Harrison Lane of this city were married in Oklahoma
City last Sunday.  The bride is well and favorably known here, having been
a resident of this city since its beginning.  Mr. Lane has been in the
barber business here for several months and has many friends in the city. 
They are spending their honeymoon in Oklahoma City after which they will
make their home at Sayre.

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 1 July 1920)
PUCKETT - BOWEN
Miss Ethel Puckett, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. C. H. Puckett, and Howard
Bowan, son of Mr. And Mrs. B. Bowen, all of this city, were married last
Sunday at the home of Miss Puckett.
These two young people are known to most everyone in this vicinity and are
very popular.  They are from two of our most respected families.  Mrs.
Bowen has been teaching for several years and is a very accomplished lady.
 Her husband is employed by the Rock Island Railway company at Amarillo
where they will make their home.  They left Sunday night for that city.
The Standard joins their many friends in extending heartiest
congratulations to Mr. And Mrs. Bowen.

(The Southwest Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 2 July 1920)
ROSS - HUFFMAN
Miss Lida Huffman and Louis Ross were married by Rev. C. Bowles last
Monday at the home of the bride's parents Mr. And Mrs. O. E. Huffman.
Raymond Custer was best man, and only a few relatives and close friends
were present.
Both Mr. And Mrs. Ross have grown up in Elk City, and have a host of
friends here who will wish them happiness.
Immediately after the wedding they went to their future home on First St.,
where they found the table laden with groceries and other goodies left by
their loving friends.

(The Southwest Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 2 July 1920)
SULLIVAN - BRONSON
Miss Vashti Sullivan and Mr. Harvey Bronson were married last Saturday
night at 7 o'clock by Rev. C. Bowles at the Baptist parsonage.
Miss Sullivan is 19 years old, and graduated from the High School this
year.  Mr. Bronson is a young business man here, and both have spent the
better part of their lives in Elk City and are native Oklahomans.
Only a few of the bride's close school friends were present at the
wedding, and immediately afterward the happy couple left for a short trip
to Mangum.
They will make their home here, and have secured temporarily the Hawkins
house on Broadway.
The Press joins the many friends in this vicinity in wishing them a long
and happy married life.

(The Carter Express, Carter, Beckham Co, Ok, 16 July 1920)
MARRIED.  Jake Abernathy got tired of batching and persuaded Miss Ruth
Allsup to become his bride Sunday evening.  A large crowd was present at
the wedding and serenaded he and his bride Sunday night.

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 22 July 1920)
WILLIAMS - GOUGH
Miss Rhoda Williams, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. T. J. Williams of this city,
was married last Sunday week to W. S. Gough at Oklahoma City.  Mr. Gough
is traveling mechanic for the Western Newspaper Union.  His bride is
highly respected in this city by her large circle of friends.  She has
lived here for several years and is very well and favorably known.

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 22 July 1920)
SILVERS - GREEN
Mrs. L. M. Silvers and Mr. Geo. W. Green were united in marriage in this
city on last Tuesday and are home near Prentiss.
Mrs. Green was for some years connected with the Sanders Dry Goods Co. of
Sayre and Mr. Green has represented a livestock firm in buying cattle here
for a number of years.
Many of the old-timers and not a few of the new friends of the newly weds
join the Standard in wishing them much happiness.

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 22 July 1920)
STOVALL - ALLISON
Miss Syble Stovall and Willie Allison were married last Sunday morning in
this city at the home of the bride who is the daughter of Mr. And Mr. G.
A. Stovall.  Mr. Allison is the son of R. J. Allison who lives near Doxey.
These two young people are very well and favorably known in Sayre and
surrounding country.  They have a host of friends who join the Standard in
wishing them much happiness.
They will make their home in Oklahoma City.

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 29 July 1920)
William Hanley and Miss Ola Box were married at the courthouse yesterday. 
These young people were employed at the Greer eating house and since the
fire last Saturday night have had a vacation which they took advantage of
for their wedding.  The bride was unfortunate in having her wedding
clothes burned in the building.  The couple informed their friends,
however, that a wedding gown was not necessary for a happy wedding.

(The Carter Express, Carter, Beckham Co, Ok, 30 July 1920)
Married.  Roy Hunt, son of Mr. W. E. Hunt of Carter, and Miss Zelpha
Godfrey of Binger, Okla., were united in marriage at Sayre last Saturday
afternoon.
Roy is well known to the people of Carter and this part of the country,
having lived here for a long time before leaving for the army.  After he
came back from France he located at Hinton, Ok., where he and his brother
Rupert are engaged in the garage business.  While the bride is not known
by the people here still we all feel like she is bound to be a very worthy
young lady by Roy making her his choice for a life companion.
The happy couple left for Hinton the same evening and will make that city
their home.

(The Carter Express, Carter, Beckham Co, Ok, 30 July 1920)
Married.  Elbrege Tabor and Miss Lou Finch, two of our most popular young
people, were married in Carter at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. And
Mrs. A. L. Finch, Sunday morning at 9:30.
These young folks are numbered among the very best people of Carter, Miss
Lou being the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. A. L. Finch, and Elbrege the son of
Mr. And Mr. S. B. Tabor.  He is at present employed at the First State
Bank here.  Both he and his bride have lived here for a number of years
and their friends are limited only by the number of their acquaintances.
They will start housekeeping right away in the residence that Elbrege
purchased recently of Grandma Husted.
The happy couple have our hearty congratulations.

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 9 Sept 1920)
John M. Crumpton and Miss Bessie Williams, both of Texola, were married at
the Courthouse in Sayre on Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock by Rev. W.
J. Moore.

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 9 Sept 1920)
HOERSCH - MARTIN
A pretty wedding was solemnized Monday morning at eleven o'clock at the O.
H. Martin home in Sayre when Miss Henryetta Martin and Mr. Victor A.
Hoersch of Iowa were united in marriage.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. O. H. Martin, who have been
residents of the city for many years and is one of Sayre's most highly
accomplished young ladies.
Mr. Hoersch will be a member of the faculty at the Oklahoma State
University this year.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. J. More of the First Methodist
Church, after which a four course luncheon was served to the guests,
comprised of the immediate relatives of the family and a few close
friends.
Mr. And Mrs. Hoersch left on the afternoon train for their home at Norman,
Oklahoma.

(The Southwest Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 17 Sept 1920)
WHALEN - HAMILTON
Joseph A. Hamilton and Mary A. Whalen, both with Rice and Dorman Shows,
were married Monday afternoon in Judge Jones' office, R. W. Jones
officiating.

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 23 Sept 1920)
DAVIS - SCHWABE
Miss Virginia Davis, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. E. D. Davis of this city,
was married last Saturday afternoon to George Schwabe, postal clerk at
Arapaho, Oklahoma.  The bride and groom left immediately for their home in
that city.
Rev. O. H. Moore, pastor of the Presbyterian church, performed the
ceremony at the courthouse.
Miss Davis was known by many Sayre people having intimate friends among
the younger set, with whom she attended high school here last year.  She
was married on her 18th birthday.

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 30 Sept 1920)
Rev. J. L. Davis and Miss Tennie Daniels of Grimes were quietly married at
the home of the bride on Sunday, September 19, Rev. Mitchell, presiding
elder of this district of the Methodist conference, officiating.  The
couple made a short honeymoon visiting with a brother of Rev. Davis at
Sentinel, returning to Sayre on Thursday of that week and will reside
here.  Rev. Davis owns a beautiful home on Fourth street where he and his
mother have resided for some time.

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 14 Oct 1920)
IVESTER - TURNER
Last Sunday afternoon Miss Johnnie Turner and J. A. Ivester quietly
slipped away to Mangum, Oklahoma, and were married in the study of the
Methodist church of that city.  The bride and groom returned to this city
the same evening and are at home in the residence on Fourth street
recently purchased by Mr. Ivester.
Mrs. Ivester is the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. F. M. Turner and J. Alfred is
a son of Mr. And Mrs. J. W. Ivester of this city.  The young couple has a
very wide acquaintance and are exceedingly well liked by everyone who
knows them.  The bride has been in the millinery business in this city
with her sister, Mrs. Frank Vessels, for several years and is a young lady
of excellent business judgment as well as being a favorite of the young
people of the city.  Mr. Ivester has been associated with his father in
the grocery business and has spent most of his life here.  He is one of
the veterans of the 90th division and was overseas for many months and on
the firing line in the world war.  He commands the highest respect of
everyone who knows him and is one of Sayre's most promising young business
men.
The Standard joins a host of friends of Mr. And Mrs. Ivester in wishing
for them a most happy voyage through life.

(The Carter Express, Carter, Beckham Co, Ok, 15 Oct 1920)
Married.  Mr. Walter Taylor and Miss Sarah E. Baker were united in
marriage Tuesday in Carter at the home of Rev. J. H. Waggoner, Mr.
Waggoner performing the ceremony that united them as man and wife.
Mr. Taylor is an industrious farmer residing out northwest of town while
his bride is an accomplished young lady who resided across the river south
of here.  After the ceremony the crowd went out to the home of Mr. J. W.
Taylor, father of the groom, and partook of a big wedding and birthday
dinner, the day being also the birthday of the bridegroom, as well as his
wedding day.

(The Southwest Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 29 Oct 1920)
Clay Hill and Beulah Darden were married Sunday, October 24, at the home
of the bride's parents.  Rev. Jas. W. Martin officiating.  After the
ceremony a nice wedding dinner was enjoyed by the relatives and a few
intimate friends.  The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. And Mrs. W. J.
Darden, who were among the pioneers of this community.
The groom is a son of Mr. And Mrs. W. W. Hill of Kiowa.  This young couple
has a large circle of friends which wish them a happy and prosperous
wedded life.

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 4 Nov 1920)
PROMINENT DOXEY PEOPLE ARE UNITED IN MARRIAGE.
Mrs. E. A. Felber became the bride of E. I. Tindell last Friday night at
the Doxey school house.  The contracting parties sprung a surprise on
their many friends when it was announced at a meeting of the Doxey folk to
hear an address by J. A. Whitehurst that a marriage ceremony was to be
performed.
Mrs. Felber has been in the general merchandise business at Doxey for
several years and Mr. Tindell is one of the prosperous farmers of that
community.  They have a host of personal friends who are extending the
warmest of congratulations.
Rev. H. O. Moore of this city performed the ceremony.

(The Carter Express, Carter, Beckham Co, Ok, 19 Nov 1920)
Married.  Miss Ora Weaver and James H. Brewer were united in marriage
Friday Nov. 12th, at the Light Plant here in Carter, Rev. B. D. Griggs
officiating.
This happy young couple have the best wishes and congratulations of their
many friends here as they journey through life, and all wish them an
abundance of happiness and prosperity.

(The Carter Express, Carter, Beckham Co, Ok, 19 Nov 1920)
Married.  Mr. Booker Pruitt and Miss Celia Ramsey, of the Retrop
community, were married on the 7th, inst., at the home of the bride's
grandfather, Mr. Dave Ramsey of that community, Rev. C. E. Hayes
officiating.
Both are prominent young people and have many friends throughout that part
of the country.

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 25 Nov 1920)
Friends of Miss Florence Leeper, formerly of this city, have received the
news of her marriage last week to Mr. C. L. Cogle of Oklahoma City, her
present home.  The bride lived in this city for a number of years and was
one of our most highly respected young ladies.  Her many friends here wish
her much happiness.

(The Carter Express, Carter, Beckham Co, Ok, 26 Nov 1920)
Landie Copp and Miss Zula Allen, two of Carter's most popular young
people, were united in marriage at Willow on Friday night of last week.
The many friends of the young couple were not so very much surprised when
the wedding occurred for everyone believed they were real sweethearts and
that the warm love that they had for each other would result in a happy
marriage.
Landie is the industrious son of Mr. And Mrs. J. T. Copp of Carter, and
his bride is the pretty and charming daughter of Mr. And Mr. W. M. Allen.
We extend to the couple our heartiest congratulations.

(The Elk City Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 3 Dec 1920)
HARTMAN - McKINNEY
John H. McKinney of Sayre and Miss Bernice Hartman of Doxey were married
by Judge J. W. Jones at his honor's home in this city last Sunday at 11:30
a.m.

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 16 Dec 1920)
At the bride's home near Delhi Miss Nettie Bryan became the wife of Dudley
Kent of Sudan, Texas, last Monday. Rev. J. W. Williams of this city
performed the ceremony.

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 16 Dec 1920)
Robert L. Hicks of Blossom, Texas, and Miss Willie Mae Morgan of Delhi
were married in this city Monday by Judge R. S. Andrews.  The ceremony was
performed at the courthouse.

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 16 Dec 1920)
Oliver R. Harris and Mrs. Laura Giffin were married Monday at the
courthouse by county judge, E. G. McComas.  These parties are well known
in Sayre and have many friends who wish them much happiness.  Mr. Harris
is an employee of the Southwestern Telephone company and the bride has for
several months been a saleslady at the Miller Racket store in this city. 
She is a sister of Mrs. P. A. Watson.

(The Elk City Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 17 Dec 1920)
MAXEY - GOODWIN
Miss Edna Maxey, formerly manager of the Western Union here, and G. B.
Goodwin of Oklahoma City were married at the Methodist parsonage at
Arapaho last Tuesday, Dec. 14, 11:30 a.m.  Mrs. Harbour drove over with
them and witnessed the ceremony.  They will go to Purcell, Okla.

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 23 Dec 1920)
C. R. Baker and Miss Ina May Bell both of Doxey, were married last week at
the bride's home, Mrs. J. R. Bell.  The contracting parties are both well
known in this city.  Baker is a farmer of that community and his wife was
for a number of years connected with the Pioneer Telephone company in this
city.

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 30Dec 1920)
TURNER - EWTON
Two of Doxey's most prominent young people, Mr. Homer Ewton and Miss
Myrtle Turner, were married Sunday at 1:30 P.M. at the home of Mr. And
Mrs. Z. E. Twitty in Sayre.  These two young people are well known in both
Doxey and Sayre.  Many congratulations and good wishes are extended to
them by the many friends.  They will make their home with Mr. Ewton's
parents near Doxey.

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 30 Dec 1920)
CUPID BUSY AT YULETIDE.
The court clerk's office in this city has been kept busy in the marriage
license business for the past few days proving that Santa Claus had
evidently paid cupid's overtime for his duties at Yuletide.
Licenses have been issued to the following Beckham county people:
Homer Ewton and Miss Myrtle Turner, both of Doxey.
Edward O. Boomer and Miss Elizabeth Wheeler, both of Elk City.
Calvin White and Miss Beulah Wister, both of Erick.
James Broderick and Miss Anna Ford, both of Doxey.
Willie Foster of Farwell, Texas, and Miss Gertrude Churchill of Elk City.
James Kenyon and Mrs. Bertha Seale, both of Willow.
Elra Bentler of Elk City and Miss Flossie Owen of Canute.
John L. Gowdy and Miss Dorris Lindsey, both of Elk City.
Louis F. Karlin and Miss Elsie Kimball, both of Elk City.
Orville Spencer and Miss Charlotte Allison, both of Mayfield.
George Keathley and Miss Judie Wittaker, both of Mayfield.
J. D. Morrow, of Mayfield, and Miss Carrie Rutledge of Erick.
Marvin Skinner of Erick and Miss Clarissa Brown of Texola.

And last but not least, wedding bells are again ringing for George W.
Barrett.  He weds Mrs. Lizzie Loyd.  These people are well known here both
having figured in divorce suits in the local courts.  It is reported that
this is Barrett's fourth marriage and the third trial for the bride.  She
was formerly Mrs. Brown.

(The Elk City Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 31 Dec 1920)
BLOOMER - WHEELER
E. O. Bloomer and Miss Elizabeth Wheeler of Elk City were quietly married
at Sayre, Tuesday, Dec. 28.  Judge McComas performed the ceremony.  Miss
Martha Hollis drove over with them and witnessed the ceremony.

(The Elk City Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 31 Dec 1920)
FOSTER - CHURCHWELL
Judge R. W. Jones officiated at a jolly wedding at his home last Sunday
evening at five, when Willie N. Foster of Farwell, Texas, and Miss
Gertrude Churchwell of this city were married.  Many young friends of the
couple were present.  The parents of both bride and groom were pioneers of
this vicinity, and Mr. Foster's parents recently moved to Texas to live.

(The Elk City Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 31 Dec 1920)
DOUBLE WEDDING.
At the home of John Karlin last Sunday, December 26, many young people
enjoyed the biggest kind of a wedding dinner and witnessed the marriage of
Louie, son of, and Anna, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Karlin.
Miss Anna married Ray C. Lynes of Taloga.  Mr. Lynes formerly worked at
the Jones barber shop here.  They left for Taloga that evening.
Louis is a lucky fellow, and has won Miss Elsie M. Kimball as a life
partner.  They will live here, and Louie failed to show up at this regular
position at the Elk City Steam Laundry Monday morning.
Judge R. W. Jones performed the ceremony at high noon, just before the
lavish feast.

(The Elk City Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 31 Dec 1920)
BEUTLER - OWENS
Elra Beutler and Miss Flossy Owens were married at the Presbyterian manse
last Wednesday evening, December 22.  Mr. Beutler's sister, Mrs. T. M.
Hebron, Jake Beutler and Oma Beutler were present at the wedding.

MARRIAGE CLIPPINGS - 1921:

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 6 Jan 1921)
J. F. Keith and Miss Naoma Mitchell both of Delhi, were united in marriage
by Rev. J. L. Davis at his home on fourth street in this city on last
Saturday afternoon, January 1.

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 13 Jan 1921 - Berlin news)
Henry Hanni and Clelena, only daughter of Mr. And Mrs. L. Gates, were
married at the home of the bride's parents on January 2nd at 3:30 P.M. 
Only the members of the families and intimate friends were present.  Miss
Dorothy Puckett and Mr. John Brocke were the only attendants, Bro. Wells
officiating.

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 13 Jan 1921)
Homer Wilmuth of Beaver Co. and Selma Addis, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. L.
L. Addis, were married by Rev. Wells at his home December 31 at 8:30
o'clock.

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 20 Jan 1921)
Clint Floyd and Miss Nora Allen Farrar, two popular young people of near
Doxey, were married last Sunday afternoon by Rev. S. R. Wells, a
German-Baptist preacher living near Doxey.

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 20 Jan 1921)
License to wed were issued Monday by Court Clerk Lowry to Frank Dusek and
Alice Churney, both of Willow.

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 27 Jan 1921)
NICHOLS - BONNIFIELD
Mr. George Bonifield (sic), a dentist, and Mrs. Blanche Nichols, both of
Erick, drove to Sayre last Tuesday, January 18, and were married at the
home of Rev. and Mrs. Z. E. Twitty at about 5:30 P.M.  Mr. Bonifield is
known to many young people of this city, as he is a graduate of the high
school here.  Both are well known in Erick and their many friends wish
them a happy and successful married life.
Mr. Bonifield completed his dental course at Kansas City about two years
ago and immediately opened an office in Erick where he has since been
located.  He is rapidly building up a good practice and promises to be one
of our foremost dentists.  The two drove out to the home of Mr.
Bonifield's parents near Delhi after the ceremony for a short visit.

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 27 Jan 1921)
NASH - RANDLE
L. H. Randle, proprietor of the Rexal Drug Store of Sayre, went to Kansas
City last week on a "business trip."  Luther has been in the habit of
doing this occasionally and nothing serious was thought of it but the
situation became rather serious with Luther and on Friday word was
received by his mother here of his marriage in Kansas City to Miss Louise
Nash, well known here, on Wednesday, January 19.
Miss Nash has spent the past two seasons with the Turner Sisters millinery
establishment in Sayre and has a host of warm personal friends here who
will be glad to learn that she will again in the near future be a resident
among them.

(The Elk City Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 4 Feb 1921)
BATES - REED
Married Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the home of Judge Jones, A. R. Bates and
Miss Minnie Reed, both of this city.  They will make their home on a farm
owned by W. H. Isom.

(The Carter Express, Carter, Beckham Co, Ok, 4 Feb 1921)
Pinkney Denton and Miss Beulah McInturff, both of the Poarch community,
were married at Mangum Monday evening.
This young couple is well known throughout this part of the country and
have many friends who will congratulate them on their happy union.
Pinkney is the son of Rev. W. B. Denton and is an ambitious young farmer
as well as a high school graduate, while his pretty bride is the
accomplished daughter of Mr. And Mrs. S. T. McInturff, and has been
attending the Carter High School this fall and winter.

(The Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 17 Feb 1921)
Bill Staples and Miss Birde Crutchfield were married on Thursday last at
the home of Rev. Z. E. Twitty.  Those present were the Misses Oneita
McCarty, Pearl Staples, Nannie Borger, Dez Crutchfield and Mary Ellen
Peak, and Messrs. Charlie and Duncan Crutchfield, Charlie Vernon and
Cornelius Martin.  Everyone joins in wishing the young couple a long and
happy life.

(The Sayre Standard, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 24 March 1921)
FUCHS - DODSON
Claud Fuchs and Miss Hattie Dodson, both well known and popular young
people who have lived in and near Sayre for the greater part of their
lives, motored to Wheeler, Texas, on Friday, March 11, and there were
quietly married.  A host of young friends of the bride and groom join in
congratulations.
Mr. And Mrs. Fuchs will make their home in Sayre.

(The Beckham County Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 24 March 1921)
Married.  The marriage of George D. Locke and Miss Eula Redwine, which was
performed by Judge McComas, was not announced to friends until last Friday
evening.
Mrs. Locke is the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Rufus Redwine and is well known
here, having been one of our school girls.
Mr. Locke is the son of Mrs. Tom Rains, who was at one time one of Erick's
residents.  During the war he was commissioned lieutenant in the Aerio
Service and won many honors.
Mr. And Mrs. Geo. D. Locke left Friday night for Oklahoma City where they
expect to make their home.

(The Elk City Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 15 April 1921)
HILL - BUCK
A wedding of interest to Elk City took place in Muskogee, Wednesday, April
6, when Miss Grace Hill, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. C. R. Hill, became the
bride of A. J. Buck.  The ceremony took place at the home of the bride's
sister, and the happy young couple left on a honeymoon trip to New
Orleans.  The bride is a young woman of charming personality, and the
groom is a promising young business man, being the Dodge Bros. Agent in
Muskogee.

(The Beckham County Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 21 April 1921)
Miss Ethel Markley and Mr. Novel Youngblood were quietly married, last
Sunday afternoon, April 10, at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Montgomery.  Both
young people are highly respected by all who know them.  Their many
friends wish them much joy and happiness on their matrimonial journey.

(The Elk City Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 29 April 1921)
Married.  Miss Sallie Gibbons and W. L. Wade were married by Rev. O. E.
Palmer at the parsonage, Monday night, at nine o'clock.  They will make
their home on a farm four and one-half miles south of town.  Their many
friends wish for them a long and happy life.

(The Carter Express, Carter, Beckham Co, Ok, 29 April 1921)
We understand that Miss Bertha Edwards, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Jim
Edwards, and Mr. Bill Britton were married Monday.  Both are popular young
people of the Taylor community.  May their joys be many and their troubles
few while they journey through life together.

(The Beckham County Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 9 Jun 1921)
Curlin Collins of Texarkana, Texas, and Miss Mary Jane Martin of Elk City,
were married Monday morning, June the 6th, 1921, by Rev. Tracy at his
residence in Elk City.
Miss Martin, was a teacher in our public schools the past two years, and
won a number of friends here through her winsome personality.
Mr. Collins is a nephew of Mr. And Mrs. W. O. Hood, and has spent many
vacations at this place when he met Miss Martin about Christmas time and
cupid cast his bow at first sight.
After a short visit with relatives and friends here they left Wednesday
noon for Amarillo, Miami and other points in Texas to visit relatives
before returning here for a brief stay.  They will leave from here direct
to Texarkana where they will be at home July 1st.

(The Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, Roger Mills Co, Ok, 9 Jun 1921)
SWOPE - JACKSON
Wednesday afternoon June 8, Mr. Leo Swope and Miss Zella Jackson were
quietly married at the home of J. M. Wileman in this city, Bro. Wileman
officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. J. L. Jackson who reside south
of town and is well known in our city, she having attended our school
until her graduation from the high school a few years ago.  Miss Jackson
taught in the Midway consolidated school the past year where she won the
admiration of pupils and patrons.  She is a young lady who is admired by
all and has a host of friends.
Mr. Swope in a resident of the Rankin community where he is highly
respected.  He is a young man of ambition and has a future of promise
before him.  He is in every way worthy of the prize he has won.
The Star extends congratulations and best wishes to these young people.

(The Beckham County Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 16 Jun 1921)
Married.  Lon Miley of Doxey Okla., and Miss Ollie Mae White of the Shiloh
community were united in holy matrimony at the home of the bride's parents
Sunday, June 12th by Rev. Hicks.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. J. D. White who reside some 12
miles south of Erick, while the groom is the son of Mr. And Mrs. G. W.
Miley of Doxey.
Both young people are quiet popular and their many friends wish them a
long and happy married life.

(The Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 16 Jun 1921)
MRS. JENNIE RANDLE MARRIED.  Married at Atchison, Kansas, to Tulsa,
Oklahoma, Oil Man.
The following is taken from the Tulsa World of Sunday last:
"A. A. Small, pioneer citizen of Tulsa and Mrs. Jennie H. Randle, of
Sayre, Oklahoma, were married Monday at the home of the bride's brother,
W. A. Hollingsworth, in Atchison, Kansas.  They returned to Tulsa Saturday
and will be at home to their friends at their residence 520 South Denver
avenue, for a short time, after which they will leave for Colorado to
spend the summer.
"Both Mr. Small and his bride were born near Anderson, Indiany (sic). 
They came to Oklahoma in the same year, 1908.  His first business venture
here was the building of the city lines of the Oklahoma Union Railway
company.  Of late he has been engaged in the oil business.  He was a
candidate for United States senator in the republican primaries last
summer.
"Mrs. Small has been active in Methodist church circles all her life."
Mrs. Randle has been a resident of this city for a number of years, is the
mother of Luther and Russell Randle, and well known here, where a large
circle of friends will wish her the greatest measure of happiness.

(The Carter Express, Carter, Beckham Co, Ok, 1 July 1921)
Miss Myrtle Mosley, daughter of Mrs. J. A. Tapp of this city, and J.
Shelby Schooler, formerly of Elk City but now residing in New York City,
were married at the home of the bride's mother, on Fourth street, on
Thursday forenoon last, and immediately left for their new home in New
York City. - Sayre Headlight.
Miss Myrtle has quite a number of friends in this part of the country, she
and her parents having formerly lived out on their farm in the Poarch
community.

(The Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 18 July 1921)
Miss Ruby Basham, daughter of J. L. Basham, and a former resident of this
city, was married one week ago to Bert Cloyd, of Talala, Oklahoma.  The
many friends of Miss Ruby in Sayre and vicinity will join with the
Headlight in extending congratulations.

(The Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 27 July 1921)
Carter - Miss Iona Kring and Roy Cartmill, living a few miles southwest of
Carter, were married on the evening of July 4th, at the home of Rev. B. D.
Griggs.

(The Beckham County Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 4 August 1921)
Married.  Friends here have received announcements from Mr. And Mrs. W. A.
Renner of Wellington, Texas, of the marriage of their daughter Elnora
Pearl to Mr. J. H. Forrester on Sunday, July 17th.
It will be remembered that Mrs. Forrester taught expression in our school
two years ago, while Mr. Forrester was English and Science teacher in High
School.
Both are highly esteemed by all who know them and their old pupils
remember them with kindest regards.

(The Beckham County Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 4 August 1921)
Lowe - Spencer
Miss Lelia Lowe of the Dabney community, and Mr. Stanford Spencer of New
London, Conn., who has been visiting relatives here ran away last Tuesday
to Oklahoma City where they were married Wednesday, July 27th.
Miss Lelia Lowe is the second daughter, and the youngest child of Mrs.
Nettie Lowe who have resided here for a number of years.  Last Tuesday as
she was getting ready to come to town she told her mother she was going to
visit for a few days with her sister, Flossie.  Her mother thought no
different, but when her brother came to take her home last Thursday
Flossie had not seen her since Tuesday when she said that she was going to
Sayre to meet some of her girl friends coming home from Weatherford.  They
at once began inquiring as to her whereabouts and found in the Oklahoma
News where marriage license has been issued to the couple.
Mr. Spencer's people resided south of here for a number of years and he is
well known in the Dabney community.  He has served three years in the navy
and had re-enlisted for four years longer.
Mrs. Spencer returned Friday and will remain here a month with her mother
before joining her husband at New London, Conn.

(The Elk City Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 7 Oct 1921)
DALTON - GRAVES
Orla Dalton and Mrs. Occa Graves of this city were married at the home of
Dr. T. D. Palmer last Sunday, October 2.  Justice E. L. Hoover officiated.

(The Elk City Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 18 Nov 1921)
MARRIED.  Harold Hager and Miss Lorraine Harrison were married at the home
of the bride's parents, Mr. And Mrs. Charley Harrison, east of town,
Sunday, Nov. 13.  Rev. H. S. DeVore officiated.
A delicious fruit course was served to the guests.

(The Elk City Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 18 Nov 1921)
MARRIED.  S. A. Hammock of Hammon and Miss Calla Lily Pannell of this city
were married Sunday, Nov. 13 at Clinton, by the Baptist minister, Rev.
Morgan.
The happy young couple will make their home in Hammon.

(The Erick Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 8 Dec 1921)
WAGNON - COOKE
Last Friday evening Dec. 2nd, Miss Edna Cooke and Mr. Fay Wagnon were
united in the sacred bonds of matrimony.  Mrs. Wagnon is a teacher of
splendid ability and as she was called here for the second year that
speaks volumns (sic) for her teaching qualifications.  She is a splendid
young lady in every way, being of fine character, jolly disposition and
one of which Erick is glad she will make this her home.
Mr. Wagnon is one of our most prominent young men.  He is a barber by
trade.  Is a man of fine character, in fact he is one of which Erick feels
proud.
The Democrat with their host of friends wish them a most happy and
prosperous voyage of married life.

(The Elk City Press, Beckham Co, Ok, 9 Dec 1921)
ADAMS - NORWOOD
William Norwood and Miss Juanita Adams were married by Judge Jones last
Saturday night, Dec. 3, in the presence of some friends.  We all wish Bill
and Juanita much happiness and prosperity.

(The Elk City Press, Beckham Co, Ok, 9 Dec 1921)
MARRIED.  Announcements have been received here of the marriage of Miss
Gretna Cobb and Mr. Benford of Frankfort, Ky.
Miss Cobb was formerly a High School teacher of Elk City.  She was a
lovely character and numbered her friends by her acquaintances.
The happy couple will make their home in Kentucky.

(The Erick Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 22 Dec 1921)
Mr. Glen Burton and Miss Goldie Williams were united in the holy bonds of
matrimony at the home of the bride's parents at Clinton, Oklahoma, Monday,
Dec. 12.  Their many friends wish them a long, happy and prosperous voyage
on the sea of life.

(The Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 29 Dec 1921)
Guy Koch of Tuttle, Oklahoma, and Miss Stella Elliott, daughter of Mr. And
Mrs. S. C. Elliott, northwest of this city, were quietly married at the
courthouse on Thursday last, Judge McComas performing the ceremony.  The
bride is well known in Sayre and her home community, and a large circle of
friends will wish the newly weds all possible happiness.  They will reside
on a farm near Tuttle.

(The Erick Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 29 Dec 1921)
HILL - WADE
Last Friday evening at the home of Dr. Noblett in east Erick, Mr. A. A.
Hill and Miss Corine Wade, both of Elk City, Okla., were united in the
bonds of Holy matrimony.  Dr. Noblett performed the ceremony.
Mr. Hill is one of Elk City's leading business men and Miss Wade is
employed as a teacher in the Elk City High School.
These young people have a host of friends in Beckham area.  The Democrat
joins with the many friends in wishing them a long, happy and prosperous
journey over the sea of matrimony.

MARRIAGE CLIPPINGS - 1922

(The Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 2 Feb 1922)
Berlin.  Another wedding took place on Friday evening last, when Brooks
Buckelew and Miss Duncan were married.  They kept the news of their
marriage a secret until Monday evening, when they entertained many of
their young friends.  A nice time was spent by all
present.  The treats consisted of candy and cigars.  The bride is a
charming young lady, of Butler, who has been teaching in the Berlin
schools, and Brooks is the son of Mr. And Mrs. P. B. Buckelew, a fine
young man.  They are to be congratulated.  We wish them a happy married
life.

(The Elk City Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 14 Apr 1922)
Married.  Mr. Lee Blackburn and Miss Grace Johnson were married Sunday,
April 9, at the home of her parents, Mr. And Mrs. T. L. Johnson.  Rev. J.
B. Conley pronounced the marriage vows.
Miss Johnson is a very charming young lady and has many friends who wish
her much happiness.  Mr. Blackburn is a highly respected young man.
Those witnessing the wedding ceremony were Miss Gladys Smith, Mr. And Mrs.
J. W. Logan, Mr. Eggers, Misses Lillian and Henryetta Kemp, and the mother
and father of the bride.
Mr. And Mrs. Blackburn will make their home on a farm southwest of Sayre.

(The Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 11 May 1922)
MELLVILLE DANNER MARRIED.  Takes a Wife at Cheyenne on Sunday Afternoon Last.
Mellville Danner of this city and Miss Frankie Trammell, of Cheyenne, were
married at the home of the bride's parents on Sunday afternoon last,
returning to this city that night.
Mellville is a well known Sayre boy, having been reared in this city, and
a son of Mr. And Mrs. J. M. Danner.  For some years he has been employed
as bookkeeper at the First National Bank, and has thus gained a wide
acquaintance, which means a host of friends, all of whom will join with
the Headlight in wishing the happy young couple the fullest measure of
prosperity.

(The Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 18 May 1922)
MARRIED IN OKLAHOMA CITY.   George Wesley and Mrs. Josie Tapp Married
There Last Week.
George Wesley, superintendent for the Pearce Construction Co., and in
charge of the paving operations in this city, and Mrs. Josie Tapp, of this
city, were quietly married at the Huckins Hotel on Friday evening last.
Mr. And Mrs. J. S. Schooler, of Sweetwater, Texas, and Miss Mary Barker,
of this city, were the only friends present.  The ceremony was performed
by Rev. Williams, Methodist clergyman.
Mr. Wesley has only been a resident of this city for a short time, coming
here when paving operations started, but during his residence among us has
made a large number of friends.  The bride has been a resident of this
city for the past eleven or twelve years and is widely known among the
people of this city and vicinity, and a large circle of friends will join
with the Headlight in wishing the newlyweds the fullest measure of success
and happiness.

(The Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 18 May 1922)
Former Sayre Girl Married.
Miss Thelma Powers, of Oklahoma City, and Mr. Marvin Graham, of Guthrie,
were united in marriage on Saturday, May 6, by the pastor of the Harmony
Church at Oklahoma City.
The bride is well known in Sayre, having lived in this vicinity the
greater part of her life and was formerly a stenographer for the Sayre
Wholesale Grocery Company.  Mr. Graham is a well known young man of
Guthrie, having a position there with the D & W Taylor Shop.
Immediately after the ceremony the young couple left for Guthrie where
they will remain but a short time, and will then return to Oklahoma City,
where they expect to make their future home.

(The Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 25 May 1922)
Eugene Rook and Miss Frances Harris were quietly married at the residence
of Mr. And Mrs. D. W. Tracy on Thursday last, Rev. H. O. Moore performing
the ceremony.  Both these young people are well known residents of this
city for years, and a large circle of personal friends will extend hearty
well wishes.

(The Beckham County Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 8 June 1922)
Rosson - Glisson
Miss Bonnie Madge Glisson and Vernie Rosson very quietly slipped away to
Sayre and were married Monday, May 29, 1922.
Bonnie Madge is one of our lovliest and most accomplished girls of Erick,
the only daughter of Mr. And Mrs. E. W. Glisson.  A radiating personality
and a wonderful happy disposition makes us predict a happy future.
Mr. Vernon Rosson is one of our home boys, a fine young man endowed with
the stamna (sic) of good qualities which is the true foundation of all
good true manhood.
We, with their host of friends, all feel proud of this young couple, and
wish for them every joy and happiness as they journey through life.

(The Beckham County Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 8 June 1922)
Philip Flaxman, Jr., and Miss Ruby Witt were quietly united in marriage at
Wheeler, Texas, Wednesday, May 31st.  Particulars will appear in next
week's Democrat.

(The Beckham County Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 8 June 1922)
Mr. Bert Densmore and Miss Fannie Hilton of this City were married
Wednesday night at Wheeler, Texas.

(The Beckham County Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 8 June 1922)
ROBERTS - WEBB
At the beautiful home of J. M. Kelley Sunday evening June 4th Mr. Corbett
L. Roberts and Miss Celia Webb were united in marriage, J. M. Wileman
officiating.
These young people came from good families of Sweetwater, Okla., upright,
substantial progressive people and the contracting parties are highly
esteemed by all who know them.
After the wedding ceremony Mr. And Mrs. Kelley served a sumptuous supper
which was much appreciated by her guests.
The Democrat extends hearty congratulations, and in doing so, voice the
sentiment of Erick people.

(The Elk City Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 9 June 1922)
WEDDING BELLS.  W. E. Ogle, head clerk at Swift's of this city, departed
three weeks ago presumably for a vacation.  He surprised his friends by
returning with one of Enid's popular young ladies as his bride.  Mrs. Ogle
who was formerly Miss Anna Coffield, possesses all the charms attributed
to the spring bride.  People of Elk City are pleased to know that they
will make their home here.

(The Elk City Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 9 June 1922)
WEDDING BELLS FOR MANSUR - McCALL
A quiet midnight wedding took place Sunday, June 4, at the home of the
groom's sister, Mrs. W. W. Brewer, 813 ˝ N. Dewy, Oklahoma City, when the
beautiful and impressive words were spoken by Elder W. W. Brewer, which
united Mr. Minnis A. Mansur and Miss Veda V. McCall in the holy bonds of
matrimony.  The groom is an industrious, well beloved christian gentleman,
a past graduate of the University of Oklahoma.  He is now employed as
superintendent of school work at Cheyenne, for the ensuing year.  He comes
from one of our best families, and citizens of Elk City, having been
reared in this vicinity.
The bride is an accomplished daughter of Mr. J. M. McCall of Hammon.  She
is a successful teacher and a sweet, loveable christian lady.
We predict great things for their future and wish for them a never failing
well of happiness and prosperity.  A Friend.

(The Beckham County Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 15 June 1922)
A SURPRISE.  Last week just as we were going to press we received word
that Philip Flaxman, Jr., son of P. Flaxman, proprietor of the Dixie
store, had taken unto himself one of Erick's most accomplished and
esteemed young ladies, Miss Ruby Witt, daughter of Mrs. J. L. Witt.
The wedding ceremony was performed at Wheeler, Texas, Wednesday, May 31st.
 After the wedding the young couple took a train to Okla. City, where they
spent a few days visiting relatives and friends, returning to Erick
Sunday.
These young people are well and favorably known in Erick and vicinity and
to know them is to like them.
The Democrat wishes them a happy and prosperous marriage.


(The Elk City Press, Elk City, Beckham Co, Ok, 16 June 1922)
WEDDING.  Frank Lovington and Mary Lanferman were united in marriage
Saturday afternoon by Father Geeraert.  The young couple are staying at
the home of the bride at present.

(The Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 29 June 1922)
Glaze - Gossett
Floyd F. Glaze and Fern Opal Gossett were united in marriage Saturday,
June 24th, at 8 p.m. by Rev. Chas. Lennex, pastor of the First Christian
church of Elk City.  Only a few close relatives of the bridal party
attending.
Immediately after the ceremony the couple accompanied by Mr. And Mrs. C.
G. Glaze, and Mr. And Mrs. J. V. Gossett attended the Chautauqua and later
partook of a bounteous wedding supper served by the groom's mother.  On
Sunday the young couple together with the bride's brother, J. V. Gossett
and family, motored to the home of the bride's parents, Mr. And Mrs. J. M.
Gossett, who live five miles north of Sayre.  Here a most enjoyable day
was spent with home folk and friends.
The bride is a popular young lady, having many friends in the community
where she lived.
Mr. Glaze, the son of well known Elk City residents, Mr. And Mrs. C. G.
Glaze.  He is an industrious young man, a carpenter by trade, and is now
employed at Thomas, Oklahoma, where the young couple will make their
future home after July 1st.
The best wishes of all their friends go with this young couple.

(The Carter Express, Carter, Beckham Co, Ok, 7 July 1922)
Miss Pearl Cline of Willow, and John Daniels, son of Mr. And Mrs. Bill
Daniels of Carter, were united in marriage in Carter on last Thursday
afternoon, Rev. B. D. Griggs performing the ceremony.  These are both
popular young people and have the congratulations of their many friends.

(The Beckham County Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 20 July 1922)
KETCHUM - GILBERT
On Sunday, July 9th, the Misses Alliene Gilbert, Ruth Tackett and Messers
L. D. Ketchum and Doss Gilbert motored to Sayre where Allaine (sic) and L.
D. were quietly united by the holy bonds of matrimony, Judge McComas
officiating.
The bride is the daughter of H. A. Gilbert and is well and favorably known
in Erick and vicinity.  The groom, who is of sterling worth, is of Graham,
Texas.  It is there they will make their home.

(The Beckham County Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 10 August 1922)
MARRIED.  E. G. Webster and Mrs. Sophia Isabel Hensley, both of Erick,
were united in marriage last Friday evening at the home of J. M. Wileman. 
The contracting parties are both well known in Erick and vicinity and
their many friends join with the Democrat in wishing them a happy and
prosperous journey over the matrimonial sea.

(The Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, Ok, 12 Oct 1922)
Wedding Bells.  As we glide down life's fleeting pathway we hear sweetly
pealing the wedding bells of George Green and Miss Lillian Stone.
The happy event taking place at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr.
And Mrs. L. D. Stone, northwest of Sayre, on Sunday afternoon in the
presence of a large number of relatives and friends.
The bride is well known in Sayre having attended high school here and
graduated in the class of 1920.  She was loved and admired by all who knew
her for her smiles and kind disposition.
The groom is a highly accomplished young man of Slaton, Texas, but lived
here some years previous.
A reception was given them at home of his brother, J. C. Green, on Monday
evening last, after which they left for Slaton, Texas, where the groom is
engaged as a druggist, and where they will make their future home.

(The Beckham County Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 16 Nov 1922)
Cannon - Pyle
Mr. Riley Pyle and Lossie Cannon were married in Nashville, Tenn., Nov.
1st 1922.
Riley Pyle has been a resident of Erick for the past 20 years and has a
host of friends here who join with the Democrat in wishing him and bride
much happiness.

(The Beckham County Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 7 Dec 1922)
JOYOUS CHIMES.  Marriage Bells Ring for John C. Elms and Miss Gardner.
Just on the eve of the Thanksgiving Season the lives of Mr. Johnny Elms
and Miss Doll Gardner merged into one, and there is every reason to
believe that their marriage month which belongs to the most happy season
of the year, is tropical (sic) of the joy, they will reap from a happy
married life.
At 7:30 o'clock Tuesday night, November 28th a few intimate friends of
"Johnny" and "Ruth" accompanied them to the home of Bro. Ilus Q. McCorkle,
pastor of the Christian Church there to witness a ceremony that had been
awaited with pleasurable anticipation.
The bride and groom had as best man and bridesmaid, Grady Elms, brother of
the groom, and Miss Lucille Gardner, only sister of the bride.  Bro.
McCorkle said the words of the momentous ceremony and after the
congratulations, informal and heart felt, the company returned to the
Gardner home, where refreshments of cake and fruit were served.  No
account of the wedding would be complete without at least a reference to
the presents.  Many gifts appropriate and well chosen have been showered
upon the young couple by numerous friends and relatives.
Mr. And Mrs. Elms expect to go to housekeeping at once in a new cottage on
Bungalow Ave.  Mrs. Elms has resided in Erick for a number of years, is a
graduate of Erick High School and attended Oklahoma University.  She has
many friends throughout the country, is a member of the Christian Church
and Ass't Secretary of the Bible School.  She possesses kindliness and
charm that will grace any position that she fills.
John Elms is a reliable young man possessing business ability, has resided
in Erick since a small boy.

(The Beckham County Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, Ok, 14 Dec 1922)
Kroger (sic)- Upchurch
A quiet marriage was solemnized at the Nazarene Parsonage at 5 o'clock. 
The pastor of the local Nazarene church officiated.  The contracting
parties were Lottie Koger, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. J. E. Koger northwest
of Mayfield, and Jess A. Upchurch, Nephew of W. L. Holland southwest of
Erick.  They will be at home ten miles southwest of Erick on the Haddock
place.
The people of this community wish for them a most enjoyable and useful life.

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