In Peoria, April 6, 1888, by the Rev. J. T. Mulgrew, Merritt B. Palmer, ages 25, to Miss Kitty O'Marra, aged 22 years, both of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)
In Peoria, May 3, 1888, by the Rev. D. K. Nesbit, Rudolph L. Pasquay, aged 24, to Miss Mary Fellrath, aged 20, both of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)
At Peoria, September 12, 1887, by Wm. Fielder, J. P., William Peterka, aged 30, of St. Louis, Mo., to Miss Francis Bachtole, aged 25, of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)
At Bartonville, May 23, 1888, by the Rev. W. P. Ferguson, Jonathan Phillips, aged 24, of Farmington, to Miss Sarah Coons, aged 20, of Bartonville. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, June 7, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)
At Peoria, September 20, 1887, by William Field, J. P., William H. Powell, aged 41, to Emma Masher, aged 45 years, both of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)
At Peoria, May 20, 1888, by the Rev. N. S. Haynes, J. H. Ray, aged 32, to Miss Hattie Forbes, aged 30, both of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, June 7, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)
At Peoria, May 9, 1888, by the Rev. D. K. Nesbit, Cory E. Robinson, aged 32, to Miss Nellie C. Kinsey, aged 26, both of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, June 7, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)
At Peoria, September 1, 1887, by William Fielder, J. P., Michael Ryan, aged 31, to Miss Agnes Hammersbach, aged 19, both of Hanna City. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)
At Peoria, May 28, 1888, by Wm. Fielder, J. P., John Sargent, aged 32, to Miss Ida Spears, aged 25, both of Rosefield. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, June 7, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)
At Peoria, January 7, 1888, by Wm. Fielder, J. P., Conrad Sauers, aged 19, to Miss Hattie P. Mohr, aged 16, both of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)
At Peoria, March 5, 1888, by William Fielder, J. P., Asa M. Sellers, aged 24, to Miss Rosa Stettler, aged 22 years, both of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)
At Peoria, May 24, 1888, by the Rev. Father Von Schwedler, William Schaak, aged 34, to Miss Mary Kleinschmitt, aged 21, both of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, June 7, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)
Marriage License
Walter Frank Seibold, 22, Fondulac, and Miss Amelia Clift, 20, Peoria. (Peoria
Journal, Wednesday, Sep. 24, 1913, submitted by Janine Crandell)
At Peoria, September 27, 1887, by William Fielder, J. P. Michael Siebengartner, aged 21, to Miss Lena Dippel, aged 22 years, both of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)
At Peoria, April 26, 1888, by Barrett White, J. P., Conrad Slandroff, aged 33, to Mrs. Theresa Dietz, aged 30, both of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)
Married - In Elmwood, Sept. 13th, 1882, by Rev. D. H. Gray,
Mr. Frank Taylor and Miss Effie Wasson, all of Harkness Grove.(Elmwood Gazette, Sept. 21, 1882, submitted by J. Robert Schmidt)
A FEW WEDDINGS
Once again the east countryside has been the scene of one of those "record
breaking" social affairs. On Wednesday, Dec 28 at the old homestead of Mrs. Til Wasson, occurred the marriage of her youngest daughter, Sue, to Mr. Edward J. Schmidt of this place. Promptly at 6 o'clock p.m. the sweet strains of Fenuelle's harp orchestra of Peoria, rendering Lohengrin's wedding march was the signal to the high contracting parties that the all important moment in their lives had arrived. The orchestra was hidden beneath lace curtains, and as the music vibrated through the beautiful apartments the young couple stood before Rev. Johnson of Trivoli, who in a few words made it possible for them to always think and live as one. After the ceremony they sat down to a dainty and sumptuous spread. Sixty-five guests were present, including many family and friends from Peoria and Laura. The bride's dress was white French lawn, trimmed in real lace; the groom wore the conventional black. The lovely presents were many, beautiful and useful. The couple has a host of friends, who wish them God speed on their life journey. At present they will make their home with the bride's mother. Their future plans have not been made public.(Elmwood Gazette, Dec. 29, 1904, submitted by J. Robert Schmidt)
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A BEAUTIFUL WEDDING
On Wednesday, December 28th, at the old homestead, five miles south of Elmwood, occurred the marriage of Miss Sue, the youngest daughter of Mrs.
George Tilford Wasson, and Mr. Edward J. Schmidt, son of Mrs. Philip Schmidt, of Peoria.The house and tables were tastily decorated in the typical emblem of the season,
and at the appointed hour, 6 o'clock, the orchestra, hidden behind lace curtains, profusely decorated with holly, commenced to play the solemn though beautiful strains of Lohengrin's wedding march. A few minutes later the bridal pair led by the Rev. Johnson, of Trivoli, passed down the stairs into the parlor where amid relatives and friends the ever solemn words were spoken which made the one.After congratulations they passed into the dining room, where a three course meal was served, dainty though sumptuous.
While all were enjoying one of those waltzes, which is so well rendered by Fenuelle's harp orchestra of Peoria, we were surprised to know that a band had arrived outside and we were being serenaded. Their musical instruments were of various kinds and the harmony can be better appreciated if heard. After the encore they received a bow of recognition from the bride and compliments from the groom, and they then departed for their homes for a quiet smoke.The bride was beautifully gowned in white, trimmed in real lace, carried
Marshal Niel roses, and wore no ornaments except a diamond. The groom was dressed in the conventional suit of black; and has won for himself a bride worthy of his many excellent qualities. Mr. Schmidt is a farmer.The most excellent music continued through the entire evening, and we can but wish that the happiness and cheer of this memorable evening may continue and be strewn along their path and "make life worth living".
The guests numbered sixty-six. The numerous presents were useful and beautiful. E. C. T.
(Elmwood Gazette, Jan. 5, 1905, submitted by J. Robert Schmidt)
Gazettelings
Married, at Monmouth, Thursday, January 28, 1892, by Rev. Wishart, D. D.,
Mr. Major A. Wasson and Miss Nellie Walichi. A large reception was given Saturday, January 30, at the residence of the groom's parents near Oak Hill.We extend to this happy young couple our best wishes for a long, prosperous life.
(Elmwood Gazette, Feb. 4, 1892, submitted by J. Robert Schmidt)
At Rosefield, April 16, 1888, by Isaac Fisher, J. P., Enoch Snider, aged 22, to Miss Rosa LaFallett, aged 20, both of Edwards. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, April 26, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)
At Peoria, May 24, 1888, by the Rev. Carl Proehl, Edward Stange, aged 30, of West Hallock, to Miss Mary Rollert, aged 21, of Akron. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, June 7, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)
At Peoria, May 29, 1888, by the Rev. F. W. Merrell, Adelford Staples, aged 20, of Akron, to Miss Lena Hitchcock, aged 19, of Princeville. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, June 7, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)
Marriage License
James Steele, 49, Peoria, and Miss Mary M. Cheyne, 38, Peoria. (Peoria Journal,
Thursday, Sep. 25, 1913, submitted by Janine Crandell)
At Peoria, May 22, 1888, by Bernard Bailey, J. P., Andrew Swords, aged 24, to Miss Cora L. Hickman, aged 14, both of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, June 7, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)
In Peoria, April 24, 1888, by the Rev. E. Taylor, Ira G. Taylor, aged 22, of Mount Pleasant, Ia., to Miss Clara Lile, aged 19, of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)
At Peoria, June 1, 1888, by the Rev. F. B. Bess, Christian Teufel, aged 28, to Miss Wilhelmina Keck, aged 22, both of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, June 7, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)
Wedding
Mrs. Emma Block has issued cards of invitation for the wedding of Miss Anna
Christina Block and Charles Clark Vance at half after 8 o'clock in the evening
of Thursday, the 9th of October. The ceremony will take place in the Block home,
469 Moss Avenue. The at home card enclosed reads for January 1 at 201 North
Underhill Street. (Peoria Journal, Sunday, Sep. 21, 1913, submitted by Janine Crandell)
In Peoria, April 21, 1888, by P. F. Scanlan, Police Magistrate, Samuel Vance, aged 25, to Miss Louisa Miller, aged 30, both of Limestone. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)
At Peoria, April 21, 1888, by Barrett White, J. P., Fred A. Walker, aged 23, to Miss Edna M. Smith, aged 17, both of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)
Marriage License
Harry W. Webb, 23?, Peoria, and Miss Marie V. Miller, 19, Peoria.
(Peoria Journal,
Thursday, Sep. 25, 1913, submitted by Janine Crandell)
At Peoria, March 9, 1888, by William Fielder, J. P., William Webber, aged 25, of Peoria, to Miss Margaret Bouk, aged 23 years, of Minonk. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)
Mr. Roy Weidner, of Monica, and Miss Cora Wrinkeldecker, of Joy, Illinois, were united in marriage at Aledo on Thursday evening of last week. (Brimfield News, Thursday, Oct. 3, 1895, submitted by Janine Crandell)
At Peoria, April 25, 1888, by the Rev. A. F. Irwin, John H. Wells, aged 33, to Mrs. Phebe L. Lord, aged 31, both of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)
In Peoria, April 24, 1888, by the Rev. E. W. Fairley, Samuel S. Wilson, aged 31, of Lexington, Ky., to Miss Lou A. McGransghan, aged 25, of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)
Miss Cora McKelvey, of Brimfield, and Mr. Joseph Yess, of Jubilee, were married September 25, 1895, at the home of the bride's mother. (Brimfield News, Thursday, Oct. 3, 1895, submitted by Janine Crandell)
At Peoria, May 3, 1888, by Wm. Fielder, J. P., Frederick Zimmerman, aged 29, to Elizabeth Kearns, aged 18, both of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, June 7, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)
At Elmwood, Aug. 1, 1888, by the Rev. W. R. Butcher, George W. Van Sickle, aged 37 to Miss Ella Washburn, aged 28, both of Elmwood. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, Aug. 2, 1888, transcribed by Sandy MacDonald)
At Peoria, July 31, 1888, by Barrett White J.P., Joshua Sill, aged 22 to Mrs. Margaret Brown, aged 32, both of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, Aug. 2, 1888, transcribed by Sandy MacDonald)
At Peoria, July 22, 1888, by Barrett White J.P., William V. Osborne, aged 30, to Miss Minnie B. Messersmith, aged 20, both of Peoria. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, Aug. 2, 1888, transcribed by Sandy MacDonald)
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