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Ritts, Myrtle - 1894

Vensel/Ritts
The marriage of Curtis Vensel, a sterling business young man of Manor Station, Pa., and Miss Myrtle Ritts, of St. Petersburg, at the home of the bride, on Thursday, August 9th, was one of the pleasantest social events of the season.  The bountiful repast, the elegant presents and enchanting music, the latter being furnished by the Queen City Brass Band, were in keeping with the occasion.  A fact worthy of comment in connection with the marriage as that the representatives of four generations were present.  On Saturday morning the happy couple left for their future home at Manor Station, carrying with them the best wishes of heir host of relatives and friends.
~ Clarion Democrat, August 16, 1894

You can visit the memorial page for Myrtle [Ritts] Vensel.

Vensel, William Curtis - 1894

Vensel/Ritts
The marriage of Curtis Vensel, a sterling business young man of Manor Station, Pa., and Miss Myrtle Ritts, of St. Petersburg, at the home of the bride, on Thursday, August 9th, was one of the pleasantest social events of the season.  The bountiful repast, the elegant presents and enchanting music, the latter being furnished by the Queen City Brass Band, were in keeping with the occasion.  A fact worthy of comment in connection with the marriage as that the representatives of four generations were present.  On Saturday morning the happy couple left for their future home at Manor Station, carrying with them the best wishes of heir host of relatives and friends.
~ Clarion Democrat, August 16, 1894

You can visit the memorial page for William Curtis Vensel.

Lewis, F. M. (Mr. & Mrs.) - 1894

Arnold/Lewis
The marriage of Mr. Charles W. Arnold and Miss Mabel Lewis, at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Lewis, in Wilkinsburg, Allegheny county, took place on last Friday, July 6.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Rea, of the Baptist church in Wilkinsburg.  The wedding was a quiet affair and after lunch the bride and groom started on a wedding tour to Atlantic City.  Mr. Arnold is a member of the well-known firm of Arnold Bros., of this place, and the bride and second daughter of Mr. F. M. Lewis, our popular photographer.  The Republican Gazette joins with their many friends in congratulations.
~ Republican Gazette, July 12, 1894

Lewis, Mabel - 1894

Arnold/Lewis
The marriage of Mr. Charles W. Arnold and Miss Mabel Lewis, at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Lewis, in Wilkinsburg, Allegheny county, took place on last Friday, July 6.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Rea, of the Baptist church in Wilkinsburg.  The wedding was a quiet affair and after lunch the bride and groom started on a wedding tour to Atlantic City.  Mr. Arnold is a member of the well-known firm of Arnold Bros., of this place, and the bride and second daughter of Mr. F. M. Lewis, our popular photographer.  The Republican Gazette joins with their many friends in congratulations.
~ Republican Gazette, July 12, 1894

Arnold, Charles W. - 1894

Arnold/Lewis
The marriage of Mr. Charles W. Arnold and Miss Mabel Lewis, at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Lewis, in Wilkinsburg, Allegheny county, took place on last Friday, July 6.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Rea, of the Baptist church in Wilkinsburg.  The wedding was a quiet affair and after lunch the bride and groom started on a wedding tour to Atlantic City.  Mr. Arnold is a member of the well-known firm of Arnold Bros., of this place, and the bride and second daughter of Mr. F. M. Lewis, our popular photographer.  The Republican Gazette joins with their many friends in congratulations.
~ Republican Gazette, July 12, 1894

Hunsicker, R. M. (Rev.) - 1894

Coleman/Truman
One of the happiest social events occurring in Brookville within recent years was the marriage of Miss Mary Truman, daughter of Hon. and Mrs. Henry Truman, to Dr. J. W. Coleman, of Trinidad, Colorado, who was formerly a resident of Limestone township, Clarion county.  The ceremony took place at the home of the bride’s parents Wednesday evening of this week and was attended by a large number of guests, Rev. S. Z. Batten, assisted by Rev. R. M. Hunsicker, officiating.

No young lady ever went away from Brookville who was more highly respected and loved than Miss Truman.  She possesses all those qualities of heart and head which produce light, and joy, and happiness to the world. Dr. Coleman is a most worthy son of an honorable sire, the late John Coleman, and is qualified and equipped by nature and training for winning his way to success and happiness.  The future is bright for them.  The many friends of both in this county bid them God-speed on the journey of life.
~ Clarion Democrat, June 21, 1894

Batten, S. Z. (Rev.) - 1894

Coleman/Truman
One of the happiest social events occurring in Brookville within recent years was the marriage of Miss Mary Truman, daughter of Hon. and Mrs. Henry Truman, to Dr. J. W. Coleman, of Trinidad, Colorado, who was formerly a resident of Limestone township, Clarion county.  The ceremony took place at the home of the bride’s parents Wednesday evening of this week and was attended by a large number of guests, Rev. S. Z. Batten, assisted by Rev. R. M. Hunsicker, officiating.

No young lady ever went away from Brookville who was more highly respected and loved than Miss Truman.  She possesses all those qualities of heart and head which produce light, and joy, and happiness to the world. Dr. Coleman is a most worthy son of an honorable sire, the late John Coleman, and is qualified and equipped by nature and training for winning his way to success and happiness.  The future is bright for them.  The many friends of both in this county bid them God-speed on the journey of life.
~ Clarion Democrat, June 21, 1894

Coleman, J. W. (Dr.) - 1894

Coleman/Truman
One of the happiest social events occurring in Brookville within recent years was the marriage of Miss Mary Truman, daughter of Hon. and Mrs. Henry Truman, to Dr. J. W. Coleman, of Trinidad, Colorado, who was formerly a resident of Limestone township, Clarion county.  The ceremony took place at the home of the bride’s parents Wednesday evening of this week and was attended by a large number of guests, Rev. S. Z. Batten, assisted by Rev. R. M. Hunsicker, officiating.

No young lady ever went away from Brookville who was more highly respected and loved than Miss Truman.  She possesses all those qualities of heart and head which produce light, and joy, and happiness to the world. Dr. Coleman is a most worthy son of an honorable sire, the late John Coleman, and is qualified and equipped by nature and training for winning his way to success and happiness.  The future is bright for them.  The many friends of both in this county bid them God-speed on the journey of life.
~ Clarion Democrat, June 21, 1894

Truman, Henry (Hon. & Mrs.) - 1894

Coleman/Truman
One of the happiest social events occurring in Brookville within recent years was the marriage of Miss Mary Truman, daughter of Hon. and Mrs. Henry Truman, to Dr. J. W. Coleman, of Trinidad, Colorado, who was formerly a resident of Limestone township, Clarion county.  The ceremony took place at the home of the bride’s parents Wednesday evening of this week and was attended by a large number of guests, Rev. S. Z. Batten, assisted by Rev. R. M. Hunsicker, officiating.

No young lady ever went away from Brookville who was more highly respected and loved than Miss Truman.  She possesses all those qualities of heart and head which produce light, and joy, and happiness to the world. Dr. Coleman is a most worthy son of an honorable sire, the late John Coleman, and is qualified and equipped by nature and training for winning his way to success and happiness.  The future is bright for them.  The many friends of both in this county bid them God-speed on the journey of life.
~ Clarion Democrat, June 21, 1894

You can visit the memorial page for Henry Truman.
You can visit the memorial page for Catherine [Kirkman] Truman.

Truman, Mary - 1894

Coleman/Truman
One of the happiest social events occurring in Brookville within recent years was the marriage of Miss Mary Truman, daughter of Hon. and Mrs. Henry Truman, to Dr. J. W. Coleman, of Trinidad, Colorado, who was formerly a resident of Limestone township, Clarion county.  The ceremony took place at the home of the bride’s parents Wednesday evening of this week and was attended by a large number of guests, Rev. S. Z. Batten, assisted by Rev. R. M. Hunsicker, officiating.

No young lady ever went away from Brookville who was more highly respected and loved than Miss Truman.  She possesses all those qualities of heart and head which produce light, and joy, and happiness to the world. Dr. Coleman is a most worthy son of an honorable sire, the late John Coleman, and is qualified and equipped by nature and training for winning his way to success and happiness.  The future is bright for them.  The many friends of both in this county bid them God-speed on the journey of life.
~ Clarion Democrat, June 21, 1894

You can visit the memorial page for Mary [Truman] Coleman.

Kahl, Etta (Miss) - 1894

Bess/Wilson
On Thursday, 1:30 a.m., June 14th, Miss Carrie E., youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. N Wilson, of Shippenville, Pa., was married to Mr. J. Franklin Bess, of Montpelier, Ind.  The nuptials were celebrated at the bride’s home, Rev. J. C. Wharton, pastor of the M. E. church, officiating.  The guests were Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Wolfe of Toledo, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Bowman, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wharton, Mr. John Hosterman, Misses Lou Hosterman, Alice Rickenbrode and Etta Kahl.

After the ceremony and elegant dinner was served to which all did ample justice.  The bride was the recipient of a number of valuable and useful presents from relatives and friends.  One pleasant coincidence was that Miss Carrie’s wedding day was the 80th birthday of grandmother Wilson.  Everything conspired to make the occasion a delightful one. It will remain as a sunny spot in the memories of all who were present.

The bridal pair took the train at 2:30 p.m., for Pittsburg.  From Pittsburg they go to visit relatives and friends in Ohio.  A number of friends accompanied them to the depot and as they departed showered them with good wishes and handsful <sic> of rice.  May their wedded life be a long and happy one.
~ Clarion Democrat, June 21, 1894 (Identical notice in Republican Gazette, June 21, 1894)

Rickenbrode, Alice (Miss) - 1894

Bess/Wilson
On Thursday, 1:30 a.m., June 14th, Miss Carrie E., youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. N Wilson, of Shippenville, Pa., was married to Mr. J. Franklin Bess, of Montpelier, Ind.  The nuptials were celebrated at the bride’s home, Rev. J. C. Wharton, pastor of the M. E. church, officiating.  The guests were Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Wolfe of Toledo, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Bowman, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wharton, Mr. John Hosterman, Misses Lou Hosterman, Alice Rickenbrode and Etta Kahl.

After the ceremony and elegant dinner was served to which all did ample justice.  The bride was the recipient of a number of valuable and useful presents from relatives and friends.  One pleasant coincidence was that Miss Carrie’s wedding day was the 80th birthday of grandmother Wilson.  Everything conspired to make the occasion a delightful one. It will remain as a sunny spot in the memories of all who were present.

The bridal pair took the train at 2:30 p.m., for Pittsburg.  From Pittsburg they go to visit relatives and friends in Ohio.  A number of friends accompanied them to the depot and as they departed showered them with good wishes and handsful <sic> of rice.  May their wedded life be a long and happy one.
~ Clarion Democrat, June 21, 1894 (Identical notice in Republican Gazette, June 21, 1894)

Hosterman, Lou (Miss) - 1894

Bess/Wilson
On Thursday, 1:30 a.m., June 14th, Miss Carrie E., youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. N Wilson, of Shippenville, Pa., was married to Mr. J. Franklin Bess, of Montpelier, Ind.  The nuptials were celebrated at the bride’s home, Rev. J. C. Wharton, pastor of the M. E. church, officiating.  The guests were Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Wolfe of Toledo, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Bowman, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wharton, Mr. John Hosterman, Misses Lou Hosterman, Alice Rickenbrode and Etta Kahl.

After the ceremony and elegant dinner was served to which all did ample justice.  The bride was the recipient of a number of valuable and useful presents from relatives and friends.  One pleasant coincidence was that Miss Carrie’s wedding day was the 80th birthday of grandmother Wilson.  Everything conspired to make the occasion a delightful one. It will remain as a sunny spot in the memories of all who were present.

The bridal pair took the train at 2:30 p.m., for Pittsburg.  From Pittsburg they go to visit relatives and friends in Ohio.  A number of friends accompanied them to the depot and as they departed showered them with good wishes and handsful <sic> of rice.  May their wedded life be a long and happy one.
~ Clarion Democrat, June 21, 1894 (Identical notice in Republican Gazette, June 21, 1894)

Hosterman, John - 1894

Bess/Wilson
On Thursday, 1:30 a.m., June 14th, Miss Carrie E., youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. N Wilson, of Shippenville, Pa., was married to Mr. J. Franklin Bess, of Montpelier, Ind.  The nuptials were celebrated at the bride’s home, Rev. J. C. Wharton, pastor of the M. E. church, officiating.  The guests were Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Wolfe of Toledo, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Bowman, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wharton, Mr. John Hosterman, Misses Lou Hosterman, Alice Rickenbrode and Etta Kahl.

After the ceremony and elegant dinner was served to which all did ample justice.  The bride was the recipient of a number of valuable and useful presents from relatives and friends.  One pleasant coincidence was that Miss Carrie’s wedding day was the 80th birthday of grandmother Wilson.  Everything conspired to make the occasion a delightful one. It will remain as a sunny spot in the memories of all who were present.

The bridal pair took the train at 2:30 p.m., for Pittsburg.  From Pittsburg they go to visit relatives and friends in Ohio.  A number of friends accompanied them to the depot and as they departed showered them with good wishes and handsful <sic> of rice.  May their wedded life be a long and happy one.
~ Clarion Democrat, June 21, 1894 (Identical notice in Republican Gazette, June 21, 1894)

Bowman, J. R. (Mr. & Mrs.) - 1894

Bess/Wilson
On Thursday, 1:30 a.m., June 14th, Miss Carrie E., youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. N Wilson, of Shippenville, Pa., was married to Mr. J. Franklin Bess, of Montpelier, Ind.  The nuptials were celebrated at the bride’s home, Rev. J. C. Wharton, pastor of the M. E. church, officiating.  The guests were Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Wolfe of Toledo, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Bowman, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wharton, Mr. John Hosterman, Misses Lou Hosterman, Alice Rickenbrode and Etta Kahl.

After the ceremony and elegant dinner was served to which all did ample justice.  The bride was the recipient of a number of valuable and useful presents from relatives and friends.  One pleasant coincidence was that Miss Carrie’s wedding day was the 80th birthday of grandmother Wilson.  Everything conspired to make the occasion a delightful one. It will remain as a sunny spot in the memories of all who were present.

The bridal pair took the train at 2:30 p.m., for Pittsburg.  From Pittsburg they go to visit relatives and friends in Ohio.  A number of friends accompanied them to the depot and as they departed showered them with good wishes and handsful <sic> of rice.  May their wedded life be a long and happy one.
~ Clarion Democrat, June 21, 1894 (Identical notice in Republican Gazette, June 21, 1894)

Walker, D. P. (Mr. & Mrs.) - 1894

Bess/Wilson
On Thursday, 1:30 a.m., June 14th, Miss Carrie E., youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. N Wilson, of Shippenville, Pa., was married to Mr. J. Franklin Bess, of Montpelier, Ind.  The nuptials were celebrated at the bride’s home, Rev. J. C. Wharton, pastor of the M. E. church, officiating.  The guests were Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Wolfe of Toledo, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Bowman, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wharton, Mr. John Hosterman, Misses Lou Hosterman, Alice Rickenbrode and Etta Kahl.

After the ceremony and elegant dinner was served to which all did ample justice.  The bride was the recipient of a number of valuable and useful presents from relatives and friends.  One pleasant coincidence was that Miss Carrie’s wedding day was the 80th birthday of grandmother Wilson.  Everything conspired to make the occasion a delightful one. It will remain as a sunny spot in the memories of all who were present.

The bridal pair took the train at 2:30 p.m., for Pittsburg.  From Pittsburg they go to visit relatives and friends in Ohio.  A number of friends accompanied them to the depot and as they departed showered them with good wishes and handsful <sic> of rice.  May their wedded life be a long and happy one.
~ Clarion Democrat, June 21, 1894 (Identical notice in Republican Gazette, June 21, 1894)

Snyder, R. R. (Mr. & Mrs.) - 1894

Bess/Wilson
On Thursday, 1:30 a.m., June 14th, Miss Carrie E., youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. N Wilson, of Shippenville, Pa., was married to Mr. J. Franklin Bess, of Montpelier, Ind.  The nuptials were celebrated at the bride’s home, Rev. J. C. Wharton, pastor of the M. E. church, officiating.  The guests were Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Wolfe of Toledo, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Bowman, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wharton, Mr. John Hosterman, Misses Lou Hosterman, Alice Rickenbrode and Etta Kahl.

After the ceremony and elegant dinner was served to which all did ample justice.  The bride was the recipient of a number of valuable and useful presents from relatives and friends.  One pleasant coincidence was that Miss Carrie’s wedding day was the 80th birthday of grandmother Wilson.  Everything conspired to make the occasion a delightful one. It will remain as a sunny spot in the memories of all who were present.

The bridal pair took the train at 2:30 p.m., for Pittsburg.  From Pittsburg they go to visit relatives and friends in Ohio.  A number of friends accompanied them to the depot and as they departed showered them with good wishes and handsful <sic> of rice.  May their wedded life be a long and happy one.
~ Clarion Democrat, June 21, 1894 (Identical notice in Republican Gazette, June 21, 1894)

Wilson, C. E. (Mr. & Mrs.) - 1894

Bess/Wilson
On Thursday, 1:30 a.m., June 14th, Miss Carrie E., youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. N Wilson, of Shippenville, Pa., was married to Mr. J. Franklin Bess, of Montpelier, Ind.  The nuptials were celebrated at the bride’s home, Rev. J. C. Wharton, pastor of the M. E. church, officiating.  The guests were Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Wolfe of Toledo, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Bowman, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wharton, Mr. John Hosterman, Misses Lou Hosterman, Alice Rickenbrode and Etta Kahl.

After the ceremony and elegant dinner was served to which all did ample justice.  The bride was the recipient of a number of valuable and useful presents from relatives and friends.  One pleasant coincidence was that Miss Carrie’s wedding day was the 80th birthday of grandmother Wilson.  Everything conspired to make the occasion a delightful one. It will remain as a sunny spot in the memories of all who were present.

The bridal pair took the train at 2:30 p.m., for Pittsburg.  From Pittsburg they go to visit relatives and friends in Ohio.  A number of friends accompanied them to the depot and as they departed showered them with good wishes and handsful <sic> of rice.  May their wedded life be a long and happy one.
~ Clarion Democrat, June 21, 1894 (Identical notice in Republican Gazette, June 21, 1894)

Wolfe, A. P. - 1894

Bess/Wilson
On Thursday, 1:30 a.m., June 14th, Miss Carrie E., youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. N Wilson, of Shippenville, Pa., was married to Mr. J. Franklin Bess, of Montpelier, Ind.  The nuptials were celebrated at the bride’s home, Rev. J. C. Wharton, pastor of the M. E. church, officiating.  The guests were Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Wolfe of Toledo, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Bowman, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wharton, Mr. John Hosterman, Misses Lou Hosterman, Alice Rickenbrode and Etta Kahl.

After the ceremony and elegant dinner was served to which all did ample justice.  The bride was the recipient of a number of valuable and useful presents from relatives and friends.  One pleasant coincidence was that Miss Carrie’s wedding day was the 80th birthday of grandmother Wilson.  Everything conspired to make the occasion a delightful one. It will remain as a sunny spot in the memories of all who were present.

The bridal pair took the train at 2:30 p.m., for Pittsburg.  From Pittsburg they go to visit relatives and friends in Ohio.  A number of friends accompanied them to the depot and as they departed showered them with good wishes and handsful <sic> of rice.  May their wedded life be a long and happy one.
~ Clarion Democrat, June 21, 1894 (Identical notice in Republican Gazette, June 21, 1894)

Wharton, J. C. (Rev.) - 1894

Bess/Wilson
On Thursday, 1:30 a.m., June 14th, Miss Carrie E., youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. N Wilson, of Shippenville, Pa., was married to Mr. J. Franklin Bess, of Montpelier, Ind.  The nuptials were celebrated at the bride’s home, Rev. J. C. Wharton, pastor of the M. E. church, officiating.  The guests were Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Wolfe of Toledo, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Bowman, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wharton, Mr. John Hosterman, Misses Lou Hosterman, Alice Rickenbrode and Etta Kahl.

After the ceremony and elegant dinner was served to which all did ample justice.  The bride was the recipient of a number of valuable and useful presents from relatives and friends.  One pleasant coincidence was that Miss Carrie’s wedding day was the 80th birthday of grandmother Wilson.  Everything conspired to make the occasion a delightful one. It will remain as a sunny spot in the memories of all who were present.

The bridal pair took the train at 2:30 p.m., for Pittsburg.  From Pittsburg they go to visit relatives and friends in Ohio.  A number of friends accompanied them to the depot and as they departed showered them with good wishes and handsful <sic> of rice.  May their wedded life be a long and happy one.
~ Clarion Democrat, June 21, 1894 (Identical notice in Republican Gazette, June 21, 1894)

Bess, J. Franklin - 1894

Bess/Wilson
On Thursday, 1:30 a.m., June 14th, Miss Carrie E., youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. N Wilson, of Shippenville, Pa., was married to Mr. J. Franklin Bess, of Montpelier, Ind.  The nuptials were celebrated at the bride’s home, Rev. J. C. Wharton, pastor of the M. E. church, officiating.  The guests were Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Wolfe of Toledo, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Bowman, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wharton, Mr. John Hosterman, Misses Lou Hosterman, Alice Rickenbrode and Etta Kahl.

After the ceremony and elegant dinner was served to which all did ample justice.  The bride was the recipient of a number of valuable and useful presents from relatives and friends.  One pleasant coincidence was that Miss Carrie’s wedding day was the 80th birthday of grandmother Wilson.  Everything conspired to make the occasion a delightful one. It will remain as a sunny spot in the memories of all who were present.

The bridal pair took the train at 2:30 p.m., for Pittsburg.  From Pittsburg they go to visit relatives and friends in Ohio.  A number of friends accompanied them to the depot and as they departed showered them with good wishes and handsful <sic> of rice.  May their wedded life be a long and happy one.
~ Clarion Democrat, June 21, 1894 (Identical notice in Republican Gazette, June 21, 1894)

Wilson, W. N. (Mr. & Mrs.) - 1894

Bess/Wilson
On Thursday, 1:30 a.m., June 14th, Miss Carrie E., youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. N Wilson, of Shippenville, Pa., was married to Mr. J. Franklin Bess, of Montpelier, Ind.  The nuptials were celebrated at the bride’s home, Rev. J. C. Wharton, pastor of the M. E. church, officiating.  The guests were Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Wolfe of Toledo, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Bowman, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wharton, Mr. John Hosterman, Misses Lou Hosterman, Alice Rickenbrode and Etta Kahl.

After the ceremony and elegant dinner was served to which all did ample justice.  The bride was the recipient of a number of valuable and useful presents from relatives and friends.  One pleasant coincidence was that Miss Carrie’s wedding day was the 80th birthday of grandmother Wilson.  Everything conspired to make the occasion a delightful one. It will remain as a sunny spot in the memories of all who were present.

The bridal pair took the train at 2:30 p.m., for Pittsburg.  From Pittsburg they go to visit relatives and friends in Ohio.  A number of friends accompanied them to the depot and as they departed showered them with good wishes and handsful <sic> of rice.  May their wedded life be a long and happy one.
~ Clarion Democrat, June 21, 1894 (Identical notice in Republican Gazette, June 21, 1894)

Wilson, Carrie E. - 1894

Bess/Wilson
On Thursday, 1:30 a.m., June 14th, Miss Carrie E., youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. N Wilson, of Shippenville, Pa., was married to Mr. J. Franklin Bess, of Montpelier, Ind.  The nuptials were celebrated at the bride’s home, Rev. J. C. Wharton, pastor of the M. E. church, officiating.  The guests were Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Wolfe of Toledo, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Bowman, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wharton, Mr. John Hosterman, Misses Lou Hosterman, Alice Rickenbrode and Etta Kahl.

After the ceremony and elegant dinner was served to which all did ample justice.  The bride was the recipient of a number of valuable and useful presents from relatives and friends.  One pleasant coincidence was that Miss Carrie’s wedding day was the 80th birthday of grandmother Wilson.  Everything conspired to make the occasion a delightful one. It will remain as a sunny spot in the memories of all who were present.

The bridal pair took the train at 2:30 p.m., for Pittsburg.  From Pittsburg they go to visit relatives and friends in Ohio.  A number of friends accompanied them to the depot and as they departed showered them with good wishes and handsful <sic> of rice.  May their wedded life be a long and happy one.
~ Clarion Democrat, June 21, 1894 (Identical notice in Republican Gazette, June 21, 1894)

Shoup, Anna M. - 1894

Rodgers/Shoup
Chas. O. Rodgers of Marienville and Anna M. Shoup of Lucinda last week went to Niagra <sic> and were wed.  They entered upon married life by taking in all the sights along the lake cities, and after two weeks of pleasure will settle down to the realities of life at Marienville.  The young couple are worthy the best of all that is in store for mortals in this part of the globe and the Jacksonian bids them a delightful journey.
~ Clarion Jacksonian, 07-Jun-1894

Rodgers, Charles O. - 1894

Rodgers/Shoup
Chas. O. Rodgers of Marienville and Anna M. Shoup of Lucinda last week went to Niagra <sic> and were wed.  They entered upon married life by taking in all the sights along the lake cities, and after two weeks of pleasure will settle down to the realities of life at Marienville.  The young couple are worthy the best of all that is in store for mortals in this part of the globe and the Jacksonian bids them a delightful journey.
~ Clarion Jacksonian, 07-Jun-1894