Marriage: Winnebago County, Wisconsin: Cross-Allen ************************************************************************ Submitted by Kathy Grace, October 2004 © All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ************************************************************************ Winneconne Local Feb. 20, 1913 p.1 Allenville Couple Weds At the home of the bride's father, Wednesday, Feb. 12, at high noon, was solemnized the marriage of Miss Merwin Allen to Mr. John T. Cross. Rev. Fredrick G. Codd officiating. At the strains of a wedding march rendered by Mrs. Steve Allen, of Menominee, the bride appeared leaning upon the arm of her father, who gave her away. Ross Allen, of Menominee, Mich., nephew to the bride, acted as ring bearer. The bride was gowned in white satin and carried a large bouquet of bridal roses. The groom was attired in black. The house was beautifully decorated with smilax and roses. The ceremony was performed under a show of smilax in the spacious parlor. About fifty relatives were present and immediately after the ceremony the party sat down to a four course banquet wedding breakfast. The bride and groom are among the best known and highly esteemed young people of this section and need no introduction here. Their many friends extend their congratulation and best wishes.