Marriages
A-M

Adams-Begner Harty-Crahan
Anderson-Carlson Henderson-Adams
Barden-Ward Hicks-Berry
Barnes-Widmeier Holden-Malone
Beall-Tunis Hooks-Harper
Becker-Becker Hurd-Breese
Briggs-Wyman Hurd-O'Shaughnessy
Brookbank-Stahl Hussung-O'Connell
Brown-Harris Jackson-Collins
Buck-Clute Johnson-Doubet
Clark-Gassway? Kantak-Schoaff
Collier-Frank Kappeler-Hefele
Cornelison-Anthony Kealer-Green
Cramer-Roadlinghofer Kelly-O'Neill
Crawford-Batchelder Kennedy-Tracy
Crowder-Stewart Kohler-Moshel
Daily-Johnson Kreiling-Stanley
Easton-Smith Lambert-Pinkney
Eden-Cash Lanning-Barker
Evans-Ridgeway Losley-Gambrel
Fanber-Peterson Lynch-Becker
Fitzmaurice-Ryan Matthews-Doyle
Fleetwood-Thomas Matthews-Dickson
Ford-Griffin                  McAlister-Will
Fowler-Noah Miller-Perry
Golden-O'Reilly Mihigan-Bergundy      
Grower-Siefert Mitzelfelt-Blumenstock
Harrover-Blank Montgomery-Clark
 
 

Marriage License

George Frederick Adams, 24, Princeville, and Miss Mollie Rose Begner, 21, Edelstein. (Peoria Journal, Wednesday, Sep. 24, 1913, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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At Peoria, June 2, 1888, by the Rev. Charles W. Johnson, Frank R. Anderson, aged 30, to Miss Anna L. Carlson, aged 25, both of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, June 14, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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James Barden and Lizzie Ward were united in marriage on January 1, 1878 at St. Mary’s Church in Peoria, Illinois. (Marriage license data submitted by Debbie Schmidt-Martin)

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In Peoria, April 23, 1888, by the Rev. C. E. Hewitt, Charles J. Barnes, aged 38, of Chicago, to Mrs. Hannah Widmeier, aged 42, of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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At Peoria, May 21, 1888, by Wm. Fielder, J. P., John W. Beall, aged 36, to Miss Ellen Tunis, aged 39, both of Chillicothe. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, June 7, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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At Peoria, July 18, 1888, by the Rev. Geo. C. Wilding, Geo. W. Brookbank, aged 21, to Miss Minnie Stahl, aged 20, both of Peoria.

(Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, Aug. 2, 1888, transcribed by Sandy MacDonald)

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A QUEER WEDDING

There was a wedding in the county jail yesterday. It was a rather peculiar affair. The high contracting parties are patrons of Esquire Fielder and he did the business. A few weeks ago Elizabeth Becker accused the lamblike father of her children of using her and the little ones worse than the average American cares to treat a snappish feist. She proved her case and Frank Becker went to jail to learn penitence and decency during a year of confinement. His bail was put at $5000 and he failed to furnish it until yesterday, when his wife came ‘round and married him and took him off on his honeymoon. Mrs. Becker is a woman of function. She would not be content with practical matrimony until Becker agreed to be married openly and in a legal manner. The pair, it seems, had mixed meal in the same crock and hopped over a broomstick together in the dark o’ the moon, and had kept house for years with all the machinery of wedlock about them. But they were never pronounced man and wife till Chief Justice Fielder did it most impressively in the jail yesterday. After the ceremony was duly performed the woman want her husband’s security, the prison doors were opened, and the happy pair went forth to begin life anew again. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, January 26, 1888, transcribed by Sandy MacDonald)

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At Peoria January 31, 1888, by Wm. Fielder, J. P., Frank Becker, aged 43 to Miss Elizabeth Becker aged 37, both of Limestone. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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MARRIED

January 1st, 1878, by Rev. W. E. Stevens, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. Albert Briggs, of Southport, and Miss Mamie Wyman, of Brimfield.

The happy couple have the best wishes of their many friends, and the printer returns thanks for a bountiful supply of cake.

Miss Nettie Wickwire and Johnie Boyle acted as bridesmaid and groomsman. The happy couple were presented with many gifts, among which was a beautiful album, by Dr. Corcoran; silver butter-knife, Mrs. Corcoran; set of silver teaspoons and butter knife, Mr. Jas. Briggs; bed quilt, Mrs. Briggs; white bed-spread, Mrs. Eliza Smith; set of glass-ware, Henry Moon and Martha Baggs, $5, Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Derby; Motto, framed, Susuan Briggs; glass fruit and pickle dish, Nettie Wickwire; bed quilt, Mrs. H. J. Wyman; set of glass sauce plates, Eva Derby; glass cake stand, H. J. Wyman; glass bread plate, Lue Terry; glass fruit bowl, Eddie Wyman; toilet set, Mrs. George Richardson; one set of glass salt-sets, Cora Derby; pair of glass pickle dishes, Gertie Yocum. (Brimfield Gazette, Jan. 9, 1878, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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At Peoria March 1, 1888, by Wm. Fielder, J. P., Henry Brown, aged 35 to Miss Maggie Harris, aged 22, both of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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MARRIED

At the residence of the bride's parents, on Thursday, Dec. 27th, by Rev. J. S. Caruthers, Mr. J. M. Buck to Miss Susie L. Clute, both of Millbrook.

There were quite a large company present to witness the marriage ceremony, and to enjoy the occasion rendered pleasant by those who had the matter in hand. The "knot" was tied by Rev. Caruthers at one o'clock p.m. in a very satisfactory manner, after which the company repaired to the dining room where a splendid dinner awaited them, and which was partaken of by all present in such a manner that would leave a person to judge that it was greatly enjoyed.

The rest of the day was spent in pleasant conversation. The happy couple were the recipients of many useful as well as ornamental presents.

The bride and groom have the printer's thanks for a bountiful supply of cake. (Brimfield Gazette, Jan. 9, 1878, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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At Peoria, September 5, 1887, by William Fielder, J. P., Henry Clark, aged 27, to Miss Maggie Gassway, aged 23 years, both of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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At Peoria, November 25, 1887, by William Fielder, J. P., Ambrose B. Collier, aged 23, of Radnor, to Miss Mary Frank, aged 24, of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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WEDDING BELLS

There was a brilliant wedding ceremony at Washington, Tazewell county last evening. The groom was Wm. T. Cornelison, superintendent of the Peoria Union Elevator company and the bride was Miss Kate Anthony, sister of Anthony Bros., the bankers and brokers of this city. There were 500 invitations issued and the spacious home of the bride was thronged with elegantly attired guests at the reception. The Rev. R. A. Cornelison, father of the groom, tied the silken knot, and Mark Anthony, brother of the bride, officiated as best man with the sister of the groom as bridesmaid. Mr. Cornelison is well known in the local society circle, and the young couple are highly popular in Peoria. They will take up their residence here. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, January 26, 1888, transcribed by Sandy MacDonald)

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At Peoria, October 22, 1887, by William Fielder, J. P., August Cramer, aged 31, to Miss Lena Roadlinghofer, aged 37 years, both of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Daniel Batchelder have issued invitation for the marriage of their daughter, Ella Lucile, to Dewein? Nicholas Crawford in the evening of Wednesday, the eighth of October, at half-past 8 o'clock in their home, 112 Parkside Drive. Only the intimate friends of the bride have been asked for the ceremony, which is to be followed at 9 o'clock by a large reception. The at home card reads for December 1, McKeenport, Pa. (Peoria Journal, Sunday, Sep. 21, 1913, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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At Peoria, April 10, 1888, by the Rev. A. K. Tullis, Michael F. Crowder, aged 28, to Daisey Stewart, aged 25, both of Manito. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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Mr. John Daily and Miss Clara Johnson, of Peoria, were united in marriage by Rev. C. W. Hiatt, at Hotel Fey, on Tuesday evening at 8:30. Walter L. Wiley, of Brimfield, was best man and Miss Jennie Thode, of Peoria, was bridesmaid. A large number of invited guests were present and an elegant wedding repast was served. Mr. Daily is one of the best known and most prominent of Peoria's rising young attorneys and enjoys the confidence and esteem of friends innumerable. His many friends here extend congratulations. (Brimfield News, Thursday, Oct. 17, 1895, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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A Brilliant Wedding - E. S. Easton and Wife Lose a Son and Gain a Daughter.

     The parlors of the National Hotel were brilliant with lights and radiant with flowers last night, for the place was to be the scene of a wedding that could hardly be stowed in any private parlors in the city. Charles S. Easton, son of E. S. Easton, our well known grain buyer, distiller and city-builder, was married to Miss Jennie F., daughter of Mrs. R. A. Smith.
     About half past seven the carriages began to arrive in almost unbroken procession at the ladies entrance on Hamilton street, which had been duly canopied in the afternoon, in anticipation of the event. By 8 o'clock the spacious parlors and adjacent halls were thronging with about a hundred guests, made up mostly of our people of wealth and prominence. They were in short that class of our people that the Hon. John H. Lewis was going to represent in congress.
     A little after 8 o'clock the bride and groom elect, with their attendants, took their places upon the floor, and the Rev. Dr. Orr, of the Second Presbyterian church,  in the briefest of ceremonies pronounced them husband and wife. Supper was served in the ladies' ordinary of the hotel. Meanwhile the large and elegant dining hall was cleared for the dance.
     Trautvetter's band flooded the rooms and halls with delightful music, as is their way and the dancers "chased the glowing hours with flying feet."
     Mr. Easton and his bride left immediately for Chicago, whence they will go soon on a somewhat extended tour east. They will return and take up the regular routine of married life in their own home on the bluff. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)


At Peoria, May 10, 1888, by the Rev. Thomas X. Orr, Chas. S. Easton, aged 23, to Miss Jennie F. Smith, aged 21, both of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, June 7, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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Marriage License

Edo Eden, 22, Peoria, and Miss Grace Adeline Cash, 18, Peoria. (Peoria Journal, Tuesday, Sep. 23, 1913, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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At Peoria July 31, 1888, by Barrett White J. P., Taylor Evans, aged 35, to Miss May Ridgeway, aged 20, both of Peoria.

(Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, Aug. 2, 1888, transcribed by Sandy MacDonald)

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At Peoria, August 2, 1888, by the Rev. H. S. Marity, James W. Fanber, aged 25 of Roanoke to Miss Minnie Peterson, aged 20 of Peoria.

(Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, Aug. 2, 1888, transcribed by Sandy MacDonald)

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At Peoria, April 30, 1888, by the Rev. James Shannon, James H. Fitzmaurice, aged 29, to Miss Lizzie Ryan, aged 24 years, both of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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At Chillicothe, May 2, 1888, by the Rev. G. M. Webber, George Fleetwood, aged 29, to Miss Anna Thomas, aged 22 years, both of Chillicothe. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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In Peoria, April 19, 1888, by the Rev. N. D. Hillis, John W. Ford, aged 33, of Radnor, to Miss Flora A. Griffin, aged 26, of Peoria.  (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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At Peoria, April 1, 1888, by the Rev. A. F. Irwin, Jesse H. Fowler, aged 22, to Miss Sarah E. Noah, aged 19, both of Peoria.  (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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At Peoria, April 25, 1888, by the Rev. Francis O'Reilly, Charles M. Golden, aged 25, of Minonk, to Miss Katie O'Reilly, aged 23 years, of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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At Peoria, May 5, 1888, by the Rev. J. W. Fairly, Robert J. Grower, aged 23, to Miss Kittie Siefert, aged 18, both of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, June 7, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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In Peoria, April 18, 1888, by the Rev. M. Hurley, James H. Harrover, aged 29, to Miss Agatha Blank, aged 25, both of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, April 26, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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Married

Mr. John Harty, of Princeville, and Miss Nell Crahan, of Brimfield, were united in marriage at St. Joseph's church, Brimfield, by Rev. Father Moynihan, on Tuesday morning, October 15, 1895, at 9 o'clock. Mr. Frank Bole, of Edelstein, was best man and Miss Kate Flanagan, of Peoria, acted as maid of honor. After the ceremony the wedding party partook of an elegant dinner at the residence of the bride's parents, after which they took the evening train for Peoria where they will visit a few weeks and then leave for Galesburg. They expect to be at home to their friends at Princeville after Nov. 1st, where the groom has fitted up a lovely home for the bride. Miss Crahan, one of Brimfield's young society ladies , will be greatly missed by her friends. Mr. Harty is one of Princeville's young business men. (Brimfield News, Thursday, Oct. 17, 1895, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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Marriage License

Herbert Marion Hicks, 34, Rosefield Township, and Augusta B. Berry, 26, Wyoming. (Peoria Journal, Tuesday, Sep 23, 1913, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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At Peoria, April 4, 1888, by the Rev. M. Hurley, David Holden, aged 22, to Miss Mary Malone, aged 19, both of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, April 26, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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At Peoria, May 30, 1888, by the Rev. A. Z. McGogney, James Hurd, aged 27, to Miss Sarah Breese, aged 25, both of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, June 7, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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At Peoria, April 3, 1888, by the Rev. M. Hurley, Charles M. Hurd, aged 22, of Elmwood, to Miss Jennie O'Shaughnessy, aged 22, of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, April 26, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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At Peoria, April 18, 1888, by the Rev. M. Hurley, Albert W. Hussung, aged 28, to Miss Molly O'Connell, aged 23, both of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, April 26, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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Marriage License

George Jackson, 21, Peoria, and Miss Ethel Collins, 19, Peoria. (Peoria Journal, Tuesday, Sep 23, 1913, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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TWO POPULAR HANNA CITY PEOPLE MARRIED

     One of the prettiest of Autumn weddings took place at high noon Wednesday, October 8, when Miss Bertha Francis Doubet became the bride of Mr. Frank Llewellyn Johnson, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Doubet, three miles east of Hanna City.
     Promptly at the appointed hour the wedding party entered the east parlor to the strains of Lohnengrin's wedding march, played by Miss Esther Wagler of Peoria.
    First came the bride's maid, Miss Eleanor Amelia Frye, of Dunlap, gowned in pink georgette of satin, carrying an armful of pink rose buds and the groom's man, Mr. Roy Doubet, brother of the bride.  Following came the ring bearer, tiny Lloyd Doubet, with a white satin pillow with the wedding ring hidden in the center of a lily heart.
   Then came the bride and groom, taking their places under a large flowered bell, where the Baptist ring ceremony was used and the services read by the Rev. Joseph Hazen, of Peoria.  In her gown of pearl trimmed georgette over satin, carrying a shower bouquet of white roses, her tulle vail caught from her fluffy hair, the bride was truly a pretty picture.
   After congratulations the guests were invited into a large dining room where, amid a profusion of flowers and bright colored autumn leaves, covers were laid for sixty-five quests.
   Miss Doubet is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Doubet, is one of the most talented as well as popular young ladies in the younger set of Hanna City.
   Mr. Johnson is a farmer and the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Johnson.  The young couple left at 4:30 o'clock for an extended trip through the east and will be at home to their many friends after November 15, on their farm east of Hanna City.  The quests from afar were Dr. and Mrs. B. F. Elder, Mr. and Mrs. Pollok, R. B. Robertson, Miss Minnie Bailey, Miss Esther Wagler, Miss Edna Wagler, Mrs. Mary Faylor and daughter, Marquia, Jas. Bentx, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Frye, Fred Frye, Ward Frye, Mr. and Mrs. George Schnider, Mr. and Mrs. B. Fuston, Howard Fuston and Emma Schnider. (Glasford Gazette, October 16, 1919, submitted by Linda Johnson)

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At Peoria, April 23, 1888, by Barrett White, J. P., Albert Kantak, aged 28, of Cullom, Ill., to Miss Emma Schoaff, aged 29, of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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In Peoria, May 3, 1888, by the Rev. P. Pancraz, Henry Kappeler, aged 30, to Miss Louisa Hefele, aged 25, both of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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At Peoria, May 23, 1888, by Bernard Baily, J. P., Edward Kealer, aged 27, to Miss Minnie Green, aged 18, both of Claire. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, June 7, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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At Peoria, May 24, 1888, by the Rev. Alexander Smith, Ransom Kelly, aged 30, to Miss Stella O'Neill, aged 17, both of Peoria.  (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, June 7, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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At Peoria, April 25, 1888, by the Rev. A. F. Irwin, Joseph C. Kennedy, aged 25, to Miss Mary Tracy, aged 22, both of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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At Peoria, May 3, 1888, by the Rev. F. B. Bess, Herman Kohler, aged 29, to Miss Louisa Moshel, aged 27, both of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, June 7, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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At Peoria, April 11, 1888, by the Rev. J. T. Mulgrew, William C. Kreiling, aged 26, to Miss Arabella Stanley, aged 20 years, both of Richwoods. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Pinkney, 1407? North Monroe Street, have announced the engagement of their daughter Florence to James Holt Lambert, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Lambert, the wedding to take place on the evening of October 15. Miss Pinkney has asked Miss Celia Johnson to be her maid of honor, and Charles K. Lambert will be the best man. The bridegroom-to-be is a prominent young business man holding the office of secretary for the Peoria Casket Company. (Peoria Journal, Sunday, Sep. 21, 1913, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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At Wolcott, April 24, 1888, by the Rev. G. B. Slack, Michael Lanning, aged 24, to Miss Rose E. Barker, aged 18, both of Kingston. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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Marriage License

John Lynch, 21, Bartonville, and Miss Elsie Becker, 17, Hollis Township. (Peoria Journal, Tuesday, Sep 23, 1913, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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At Peoria, March 15, 1888, by William Fielder, J. P., Henderson R. Losley, aged 28, to Miss Emma Gambrel, aged 23, both of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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At Peoria, May 17, 1888, by the Rev. M. Hurly, Andrew Matthews, aged 32, to Miss Mary Doyle, aged 30, both of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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Wedding

The marriage of Miss Hazel Dickson, for which invitations were issued the past week, to Philip Temple Matthews, is set for the evening of Monday, October 6, in the home of Mrs. W. D. Dickson, 1454? Knoxville Avenue. Miss Dickson will have her sister, Miss Nina Dickson, as maid of honor, and Mrs. Sidney Condit of Chicago will be matron of honor. Miss Elise Triebel and Miss Frances Avery will be her bridesmaids. Sidney Condit will serve as best man. December 1 is the at home date in Chillicothe. (Peoria Journal, Sunday, Sep. 21, 1913, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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The marriage of Walter McAllister, Jr., of this city, to Miss Clara W. Will, of Lacon, was celebrated at Peoria on the 7th Inst., "Where there's a will, there's a way." We wish the young couple all possible happiness. (Chillicothe Bulletin, Aug. 29, 1884, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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At Peoria, April 12, 1888, by the Rev. F. B. Bess, Charles Miller, aged 20, to Miss Clara Perry, aged 20, both of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, June 7, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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At Peoria, May 23, 1888, by the Rev. A. Z. McGogney, Frank J. Mihigan, aged 24, to Miss Edith Bergundy, aged 20, both of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, June 7, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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Marriage License

Eddie Albert Mitzelfelt, 21, Peoria, and Ricka Marquerite Blumenstock, 16, Peoria. (Peoria Journal, Tuesday, Sep 23, 1913, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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At Peoria, June 11, 1888, by Bernard Baily, J. P., George Montgomery, aged 28, to Miss Lizzie Clark, aged 24, both of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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At Brimfield, July 29, 1888, by the Rev. William Parker, Charles T. Henderson, aged 21 to Miss Effie F. Adams, aged 19, both of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, Aug. 2, 1888, transcribed by Sandy MacDonald)

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At Peoria, July 18, 1888, by the Rev. Thomas A. Clark, Martin T. Hooks, aged 28 of Danville, to Miss Winnie Harper, aged 22, of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, Aug. 2, 1888, transcribed by Sandy MacDonald)

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