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Newspaper abstracts for Marriages in the Effingham Democrat,
Effingham, IL
(Many thanks to Arnetia for contributing these!)
1875
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, February 2, 1875
Frank Poe is married. Who would
have thought so nice a girl as Miss Allen
would have sacrificed herself at the Shrine of a Granger?
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, February 25, 1875
Elliotstown News: Owen T. Merry,
Jr., was bound over last night in the bonds of matrimony, during life.
That indomitable John Smith to-night,
ditto.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, March 4, 1875
The Marriage of Miss Laura Kagey
to Mr. Alvin B. Judkins. We were
among the participants on the evening of the 23d inst., on a most enjoyable occasion, vis: the wedding of Laura,
oldest daughter of two of our well known townspeople - Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Kagey - to Mr. Alvin B. Judkins, of Springfield,
Illinois. (A lengthy article follows describing the wedding and gifts received.).
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, April 15, 1875
From Altamont: Mr. Klitzing has
formed another partnership. This time, however, it is with a Miss Summercap.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, May 20, 1875
Miss Rosa Zank and Mr. Joseph
Ostendorff married.
Miss Biddy Wade and Mr. Henry
Fisher, were joined in the holy
state of matrimony by the Rt. Rev. Mr. Weis. (A lengthy article-describing wedding)
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, September 23, 1875
There was a marriage in town Tuesday morning, Mr. G. Volkman and Mrs. Berning,
being the experienced couple.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, November 25, 1875
Married-Tuesday morning Henry Frieportner
was married to Catharine Schwarz.
The bride's home being at Teutopolis, the marriage ceremony was performed at the Catholic Church of that place,
and the groom belonging to the Effingham Hook and Ladder fire company, the members of that company, dressed in
their uniform, started on horseback early in the morning to Teutopolis to escort the married couple on their way
back to Effingham. At about noon the wedding party, accompanied by the blue jackets on horseback, came dashing
into town in the wildest merriment, presenting quite a novel appearance. The marriage festivities were concluded
by all manner of merry-making at the residence of Barny Frieportner, in the evening. Thus was consummated the marriage
of one Frieportner, and if indications are not deceptive, there will be a wedding at no distant day one of the
contracting parties will be another Frieportner.
Married-Goldstein-Kreke. Tuesday morning, at the Catholic Church at Effingham, by Rev. M. Weis, Mr. Anthony Kreke to Miss Mary Goldstein, all of this city.
Messrs. Arnold Kreke and Barny Goldstein, officiated as groomsman, and Misses Mary Kreke and Anna Goldstein as
bridesmaids. (A length article follows describing the wedding)
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, December 23, 1875
Altamont. Married-on the 16th inst., Mr. Henry Ewing
to Miss C. Phifer.
1878
Newspaper abstracts from The Effingham Democrat, Effingham, IL 1878
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, January 3, 1878
Hearts that beat as one. During the month of December, the following marriage licenses were issued by the county
clerk:
David S. Carey -Laura F. Duhamell
Malcom M. Cundiff -Lucy T. Field
Marion Denny -Harriet N. Ingram
Mieager Hamilton -Mary E. Robinson
John P. Hoar -Melda J. Taylor
John M. Myers -Ella E. Maynard
Geo. C. Pfleger -Martha M. Harris
Enos Rhodes -Sarah J. Ramsey
Joseph S. Russell -Mary R. Harmon
Henry C. Rhode -Sarah Gillenwaters
John M. Sceife -Harriet Ruch
R.W. Schmidt -Sachariah Cameron
H.B. Thompson -Sarah J. Williams
Elisha W. Tucker -Amelia Bailey
Jonathan Wheeley -Rhoda Bingamon
John F. Jounger -Emma Harnall
Josiah L. Curson -Amorinda Robertson
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, February 7, 1878
The Marriage Mirage:
John Schneider to Elizabeth Bergfeld
Winfield Said to Sarah C. McAdoo
Mike Greger to Elizabeth Pille
Martin Zacha to Alvena Ueckert
John W. Littleton to Susan A. Mills
Walker B. Claar to Clara A. LeCrone
James W. Shewmake to Phoebe Ernest
W. P. Osman to Malinda Alvis
Henry Kertle to Mary Shewmaker
Wm. F. C. Francis to Carrie North;
Jacob Lantenschlager to Catharine Hosstettler
Fred, Engal to Mrs. M. Wurl
Erastus W. Burk to Sarah M. Sparks
Joseph Hilla to Josephine Hartha
Henry Mersman to Helena Ney
John L. Wall to Rebecca A. Williams
Jacob A. Claar to Catharine P. Lidey
Mr. J. A. Claar and Mrs. C. P. Lidey; and on the 3rd inst. The marriage was consummated, at the house of the bride.
Elder Wall, of the Christian church, officiating.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, February 21, 1878
Jackson Chronicles: Our latest marriage was on the 14th instant, at the residence of the bride's father. Mr. F.
M. Baughman to Miss Rhoda Bracken. Squire J.W. Bishop officiated.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, March 7, 1878
Hymeneal at Terre Haute:
Benight-Miller.
On last Wednesday evening, Mr. O. F. Miller's
residence, at the corner of Eighth and Spruce streets in Terre Haute...the marriage of his amiable daughter Hattie
to Mr. C. D. Benight...(a lengthy
article describing the wedding).
Knotty Questions:
Here is the list of marriages for (February)...
Henry Kremer and Catharine Mette
Allen Stewart and Mary B. Perry
Henry Lau and Catharine Krone
Franklin P. Davidson and Nancy C. Brown
August Stanke and Mary A. Pontions
Thomas M. Anderson and Margaret Tucker
Francis M. Baughman and Rhoda J. Brackin
Louis Schrank and Mary Pfingston
Edmund F. Hawley and Belle Cannon
George H. Luchtfield and Anna M. Dunsback
Samuel Utz and Catharine Grimming
John Richert and Rickie Siebert
James Hohman and Ellen Tipsword
H. S. Henry and Laura A. Cornwell
Daniel Tedrick and Angeline Wainscott
D. A. Scritchfield and Mariall Conner
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, March 21, 1878
From Elliottstown: On Sunday, the 10th inst., Daniel Tedrick and Angeline Wainscott
were joined in bonds of matrimony. Mr. T. is a native of Maryland, and has been with us about nine months.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, May 9, 1878
Below is the list of pairs for the month of April.
Geo. H. Riesenbeck and Sophie Koester
Henry White and Frances A. McCosh
Geo. E.Palmer and Sarah A. Strawn
Richard Johnson and Columbia T. Baumgardner
C. A. F. Steinhoff and Arminda Cartwright
Robt. Fulte and Anna Schmidt
John B. Coyle and Martha E. McConaha
John H. Tomlinson and Jennett S. Mandint/Mauduit
Fred W. Richert and Wilhelmina Krager/Kruger
John Hieusch and Phillpine Mergenthal
Geo. W. Davis and Mary S. Ryan
Fred. Kroeger and Mary Kleitsing
Chas. Miller and Minnie Schultz
C. J. Nieman and Christina E. Nuxoll
Henry Niemeyer and Carrie Newhouse
Geo. Adam and Philamena Koebele
Edwin Flowres and Amelia Dial
Gottfried Duckwitz and Hannah Barlow
Chas Zahnow and Minnie Laatsch.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, May 16, 1878
Mr. Will F. Little and Miss Lillie
Alexander are to be married this
(Thursday) evening, at Lincoln, Neb.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, May 23, 1878
Mr. J. Dale's residence, in Mason, was the scene of happy nuptials on the 12th inst. Mr. Reason Wright and Miss Mabel A. Reed was the happy ones. Elder Morgan officiating.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, May 30, 1878
The subject of the street conversation last Monday morning was the early nuptials the night previous.
W. H. Wright and Elizabeth Mitchell, daughter to Wm. Mitchell of this city,
clandestinely stole unto Col. Filler's residence at the bewitching hour of one A.M. Monday morning and informed
him of their desire to procure a license. The license was accordingly issued and they hurried to Judge Harrah's
residence where they were duly united.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, June 6, 1878
Those marriages of Ours. Up to date May, has united the following persons in matrimony.
Joseph A. Brumleve and Christine Schumacher
Amos W. Baker and Mattie O. Rippetoe
Henry P. Bail and Ella LeCrone
Thos. Allsop and Sarah C. Mahan
Thos D. Laughlin and Mary J. Davis
Barney H. Kohrs and Mary Lamker;
John Camplin and Laura D. Mitchell;
R.C.Wright and Mabel A. Reed;
John H. H. Kremer and Mary C. Binker.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, June 13, 1878
Shumway Notes. Last Sunday Squire Ross united Mr. Bartlett and Miss Corwin in
the holy bonds of matrimony.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, June 20, 1878
Shumway Notes:
Mr. A. Moore and Miss Lilly were united in the holy bonds of matrimony
last Sunday.
The marriage of Mr. W. Hubbartt
to Miss Syport is also alkyd of
as an event not far distant.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, July 4, 1878
Last Sunday Miss Ella DeLong was
married to S.D. Crowl/Clow of
Jackson Township. This will be news to many of Miss Ella's friends here.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, August 15, 1878
Shumway Waifs: Weddings are all the go out here.
Isaiah Workman, Bud Jennings and Jas. Stevenson has all taken to themselves a rib.
Hymneal:
Hoeny-Brady.
On Saturday evening, August 10th, by Rev. F. Youngman, at his
residence, John Hoeny, Jr. to
Miss Flora Brady. (Article continues
describing wedding.)
Mr. Wm. Kelly, of Summit township,
and Miss Emma Mussen, of Moccasin
township, were married last Wednesday evening at the residence of the bride's parents in Moccasin township.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, September 5, 1878
Elliottstown News. James A. Smith
and Miss Maggie Greenawault began
the race of life in double harness last Thursday.
Last Wednesday evening at Mattoon, Abram Spitler
was married to Miss Mattie Gibbs.
The Crawfordsville, Inc., papers give full particulars of the Warner-Joel wedding.
Railroad News. Yesterday evening, Mr. O. Reynolds
and wife celebrated their crystal wedding.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, September 12, 1878
Sunday, Mr. Jas. C. Hubbartt and
Miss Amanda Corwin were united
in the holy bonds of matrimony. Squire Ross assisting as clergyman.
We hear that Mr. Jno. Price and
Miss Davis, of Liberty Township,
have started on the road of life together.
The tin wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Wallace
Tuesday evening was well attended notwithstanding the inclement evening.
Marriages. The following marriage licenses were issued during the month of August:
B. B. Niebrigger to Anna F. Walters
Wm. R. Kelly to Emma Musson
Isaiah Workman to Lina L. Randall
John Hoeny, Jr., to Flora Brad
Peter Maxhimer to Sarah Francis
Brice Prater to Mary Nail
W. C. Oliver to Margaret E. Gilmer
N.G. Foster to Anna E. Watkins,
G.W. Newberry to Adelia D. Butcher
Wm. Landberger to Martha McKelvey
Fred G. Hoeffliger to Francis E. Kuntz
Jas. A. Smith to Margaret C. Greenwalt
John M. Price to Samantha A.Davis
Geo. W. Carpenter to Emma R. Morgan
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, September 19, 1878
Marriage Licenses issued for the week ending Sept. 17th
Wm. J. Osborn to Catharine McManaway
John Hale to Dulvina Gillmore
Silas F. Spelling to Arkansas Petigo
Harvey A. Kerns to Catharine Shane
Geo. M. Holliday to Hannah Anderson
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, October 10, 1878
We understand that Miss Cora Dawson,
of Denver is to be married this evening.
John James went quietly up to
Windsor last week and married one of its widows.
Marriages. The following are the marriage licenses issued by the county clerk during two weeks ending Oct. 7th:
John F. Zears to H. A. Bumgardner,
Wm. M. Ward to Mary C. Beeman,
Geo. Siemer to Matilda Steel,
Jos. W. DeWald to Rebecca Shaw,
Anton Tegenkamp to Clara Dust,
Wm. T. Simonton to Mary A. Miller,
James N. Severns to Mary K. Wheatcraft,
Richard L. Ravelion to Sarilda Murphy,
Samuel P. Gamble to Sarah J. Vail.
Mr. S. W. Lucas and Miss Kate
LaRew are to be married this (Wednesday)
evening at the residence of the bride's parents in Watson...Mr. and Mrs. Lucas will reside in our city, occupying
rooms at Mrs. W. S. Coleman's.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, October 17, 1878
Lucas-LaRew. Last Wednesday evening in response to invitations quite a company of Effingham's jolly young folks
boarded the southbound train to attend the nuptials of Mr. S. W. Lucas and Miss Katie LaRew...
Marriages: The following are the marriage licenses issued by the county clerk during the weeks ending Oct. 12th:
Albert C. Devore to Alice I. Reede,
Samuel W. Lucas to Luetta K. LaRew,
Fremont Halloway to Amanda Zeigler,
Orange A. Dean to Anna Woods.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, October 24, 1878
A young Mr. Elliston and Miss
Sarah Shouse were married Monday
evening.
Marriages: The following are the marriage licenses issued by the county clerk during the weeks ending Oct. 12th:
Christian Suckow to Wilhelmina Siebert,
Wm. P. Field to Elizabeth Mills,
James H. Evans to Hannah Trees,
David S. Cozard to Ella Loy,
Barnard Goldstine to Elizabeth Willenburg,
Lewis H. Bushue to Mary A. Lilly,
Wm. Bushue to Elizabeth Fuchs,
John B. Tipsword to Lenora Reed.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, October 31, 1878
Jackson Jargons: I hear that Henry Bushue,
of East Union, has taken a helpmate. By the way, I am well acquainted with his worthy spouse, Alice Lilly, and
wish them a happy journey through life.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, November 7, 1878
Jackson Jargons: Married, David Mitchell
and Miss Martha Smith, on Saturday,
the 18th ultimo, by Squire J. H. Tucker.
Also, D. O. Mitchell and Miss
Carrie Simonton, on Thursday 31st
ult. By Rev. Patten.
Last Thursday evening Miss Lydia VanHorn invited some of her relatives and friends in to spend the evening, not
disclosing to them the slightest intention of an impending matrimonial ceremony in the celebration of her nuptials.
At half past eight the invited guests were having a sociable time in the parlor, when Rev. Gibson dropped in, accidentally,
of course, and immediately led the wedding party to their positions in their parlor, where he put his ministerial
seal to the nuptial bonds of Mr. Ed Sibley
and Miss Lydia VanHorn.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, November 21, 1878
From Union Township. Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Bushue
are said to be the happiest old couple in Union township. Cause-three new daughters-in-law between harvest and
threshing.
Shumway Scraps:
Mr. James Pirchard and Miss Mary
Conlisk have been united in the
bonds of matrimony.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, December 5, 1878
Shumway Scraps: Mr. Schlanterbach
and Miss Heiligenstein were married
last Thursday.
Also, on the same day, Mr. Chas. Gruenewald
to Miss Schell.
Andrew M. Ainsworth and Miss Nannie
Kent, of St. Elmo, Ill., were
married one evening last week at the residence of Mr. Lew Mills of this city.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, December 12, 1878
Jackson Jargon: John Prater and
the widow Kincaid were joined
in matrimony on the 21st inst., by Rev. Holland.
Moccasin Days' Doings: George Dowty
and Jennie Reynolds, of Liberty
township were married last week at the residence of her father, Richard Reynolds.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, December 19, 1878
Marriages. The following are the marriage licenses issued by the county clerk during the week ending Dec. 7th inst:
Ambrose D. Gillespie to Alice Loy
G. W. Dowty to Hannah J. Reynolds
Geo. B. Whitacre to Jeannette C. Kelly
Thomas S. Howe to Margaret Newman
Samuel Harris to Margaret Gallagher
Orlanda Wilson to Mattie Shunn
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, December 26, 1878
Elliottstown News: Married. On Sunday the 22nd, at the residence of the bride's father in Elliottstown, Miss Rebecca
A. Layton to Mr. Benson, by Rev. Tate.
Newspaper abstracts for Marriages in the Effingham
Democrat,
Effingham, IL
(Many thanks to Arnetia for contributing these!)
1879
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, January 2, 1879
Week before last, Mr. C. S. Loomis,
of this city, and Miss Mina Bard,
of Sodom, Ohio, were married at the latter city, and are now in Effingham enjoying their honeymoon.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, January 23, 1879
Wm. Sanders and Miss Susan Allen, of Cumberland County, were united in matrimony
last Wednesday, by Squire Nolte. Cumberland county's candidates for matrimony are unanimous in the selection of
our city as a place in which to get married.
Married, on Thursday evening, Jan. 16, 1879, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Pierce Goodnight, of Edgewood, to Miss Alice Leatherman, Squire McDonald officiating.
Elliottstown News: Married. On Wednesday the 15th inst., by B. B. Williams, Esq., Miss Susan J. Bell to Mr. Wm. P. Greenawalt. Miss B. is a daughter of Mr. J. N. Bell and is a great favorite in our society. Mr. G.
is well known in this community and is certainly one of our rising young men.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, January 30, 1879
Eberle Short Stops: Married at the residence of the bride's parents the 19th inst. Dr. R. H. Shamhart to Miss Hagan.
The bride is of Lucas. The doctor is of Blue Jasper.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, February 6, 1879
Mr. Elverton E. Hill, a brakeman
on the Vandalia, was married last Friday evening to Miss Mary E. Hammond, by Rev. Gibson.
Thomas M. Loy, our night patrolman,
was married at Altamont, last Sunday, to Miss Martha Bryan.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, February 13, 1879
Eberle Short Stops: Married-On the evening of the 4th inst., Mr. Robert Evans, of Union township, and Mrs. Tharpe, a comely widow of Lucas.
Mr. Samuel Flowers and Miss Mollie
Klink were married yesterday evening
at the residence of the bride's parents, in our city, by Rev. L. Frese. Mr. Flowers is a brakeman on the Vandalia,
possessing many fine qualities of character, and Miss Mollie is too well known in our city to require any complimentary
comments.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, February 20 18, 1879
Mr. Jeremiah Eliston and Miss
Sarah E. Shouse were married last
Thursday evening at the residence of Judge Jones, his honor, the Judge, sealing the bonds. Miss Shouse was not
quite of age, but the consent of her guardian being obtained, the match was consummated.
Miss Belle Hawley, daughter of
Rev. Hawley, formerly a Methodist minister in our city, will be married next Wednesday evening at the residence
of her mother in St. Louis, to Mr. F. D. Turner,
an attorney of that city. Many of Miss Belle's old friends here were favored with invitations.
Miss Katie Bradsby, eldest daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Bradsby, will be united in matrimony to day (Wednesday) to Mr. Frank W. Burnett, of Edwardsville, Ill., the nuptials being celebrated at St. Louis, Bishop Ryan officiating.
Mr. Bradsby left Monday evening for St. Louis, to be present at the ceremony.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, February 27, 1879
On the 18th inst., Noah Pontias
and Miss Jennie Marshall were
united in matrimony. Dr. Hollen officiating. Noah was in the first stage of bachelorhood, but Cupid was too much
for him.
Wm. Norton, of Greenup, and Miss
Mary J. Gillespie were married
last Tuesday at Altamont, where they took the train for Greenup, their future residence.
Eberle Short Stops: Mr. Stephen Warner
and Miss Emma Craig "took
a notion" to pump the fabled broom stick together, one day last week, consequently there will be more work
for Via tic.
Personals. Mr. Wm. Norton, a carpenter
of the Vandalia road, was married last week in our city to Miss Mary B. Gillespie.
James Johnston went to St. Louis
this morning to attend the marriage of his sister-in-law, Miss Belle Hawley, this evening.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, March 6, 1879
Island Grove. Christopher Blievienich
and Charlotte Hetzer were united
in the holy bonds of matrimony, at the Lutheran church, on Tuesday last, (February 25) by Rev. H. H. Holterman.
Eberle Short Stops: Benj. Gossman
concluded that it was not good for man to live alone; therefore he appropriated unto himself one Mrs. Roe nee Agrue.
Loy Prairie Murmurings: Wm. S. Rice
and Miss Mary C. Jones were married
last Sunday evening. Squire Loy officiated.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, March 13, 1879
Altamont Notes: Mr. Ashiel Sprote
was married last week, to Miss Severns,
a daughter of Joseph Severns a prominent farmer of this neighborhood.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, March 20, 1879
Altamont Notes. Married, at the residence of the brides parents, last Thursday evening, by Esq. Elliott. Mr. Clem
Brown and Miss Martha Davis. The bride is a daughter of Mr. Henry Davis
of the Altamont house, and the groom is a son of Mr. H. H. Brown, one of the prominent merchants of this place.
Married-On Tuesday the 11th inst., by B. B. Williams, Esq., Miss Roenna Stephens to Mr. J.L. Roberts.
Local Notes. Any scarcity of locals this week is attributable to the fact that the junior editor of this paper,
Mr. Geo. M. LeCrone, is to be
married this evening, to Miss Frances K. Nitcher.
N.D. Clutter, the insurance agent
and mail carrier, we understand is to be married at Washington City this evening to Mrs. Kelley, a sister to his former wife. Mr. Clutter and wife will soon return to our city and take
up their residence here.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, March 27,1879
Married-On Wednesday, March 19, at the residence of the bride, by Elder Campbell, Mr. Wm. Davis to Miss Laura Leith.
Also, at the residence of the bride's father, Wm. Redding to Miss Rosetta Smith.
At the Wedding: Mr. George LeCrone
and Miss Frankie Nitcher. (A lengthy
article follows which describes the wedding and gifts received.)
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, April 3, 1879
Items from Lucas: Mr. Smart, a
comely bachelor, and Miss Agrue,
both of this township, were united by the ties that bind, on the 27th ult. Squire Davis was the guilty party that
perpetrated the deed.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, May 1, 1879
Mason Splinters: Married, Thursday 24th inst., Mr. Winteringer to Miss Alice Oberlin,
all of Mason.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, May 8, 1879
Two weeks ago J. Ross and Miss
Ella Bricken were married, thus
ending a short courtship of about three years.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, May 15, 1879
Toad Prairie Items: Another knot tied Bennie Weatherholt, of Latona to Miss Irene Evans.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, May 22, 1879
Altamont Notes. The invitations to the wedding of W. Mannering and Miss Sallie Davis
are out.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, May 29, 1879
Married-At the M.E. church last Thursday evening, by Elder Davis, father of the bride, Miss Sallie Davis and Mr. W. Mannering.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, June 26, 1879
Moccasin Day's Doings: Wm. Melton
and Melvina Tipsword were united
in the holy bonds of matrimony last week
Local Points. Mr. Joseph Schwerman
and Miss Mary Ungrum were married
last Sunday afternoon.
Mr. Christian Alt, Jr., and Miss
Mary Koester were married at the
residence of the bride's parents yesterday evening.
Watson Whisperings: Married, on Saturday evening last, at the residence of Wm. Surrells, Mr. Henry Surrells to the widow of the late Joseph Guiatt/Guyott - all of Watson.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, July 10, 1879
Jackson News: I extend my best wishes to friend Loy
and lady, and hope they may enjoy connubial bliss.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, July 17, 1879
Local Points. Mr. James F. Love
and Miss Hattie Barrows were married
last Thursday evening, at the residence of the bride's parents on the West side, Rev. Gibson officiating.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, July 31, 1879
The marriage last Wednesday evening of Mr. Wm. Beaver
and Miss Clementine Gorrell was
a very quiet and unostentatious affair, none but relatives and most intimate friends being invited, Rev. Gibson
officiating as clergyman. Mr. and Mrs. Beaver departed Monday morning for their new home in Chicago...
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, August 7, 1879
Elliottstown News: Married-On Wednesday, July 30th, by Rev. Hawland, Mrs. Nancy Mills, of Bishop township, to Mr. Jackson Long of Jasper county.
Local Points. Mr. Wm. Jansen,
son of Ex Supervisor Jansen, was married at Teutopolis yesterday, to Miss Coroline Kroeger, of that place. Mr. Jansen is engaged in teaching school at Murphysboro, Ill., where they
will reside.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, September 4, 1879
Local Points. Johnny Funkhouser
and Miss Clara Painter were married
Sunday morning.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, September 11, 1879
In pursuance with prior private intimations the marriage of Mr. Cowden Young to Miss Mattie Stewart
was solemnized last Wednesday evening at the residence of the groom's mother on Fayette Avenue...They will reside
with the groom's mother. (Article continues and lists of gifts received.)
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, September 25, 1879
Shumway. Supervisor Harris has
taken to himself a wife.
Local Points. Ike Green astonished
the natives by stealing down to Elliottstown last Sunday and getting married to Miss Acenthia Knowles.
Mr. W. A. Layton, one of the Grange
store's popular clerks, was married last Sunday to Miss Mary E. Funk, a sister to Mrs. Tedrick.
Mr. Barney Overbeck and Miss Maggie
Bushue were married at the Catholic
Church yesterday morning, and departed on the morning train for Chicago. Misses Campbell and Bushue acted as bridesmaids,
and Messrs. T. Undereiner and H. Feldhake as groomsmen.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, October 2, 1879
Mason Splinters: Married, Wednesday, 10th inst., Mr. Jonathan Robertson to Miss Sarah Babbs.
Local Points. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Mitchell
celebrate their wooden wedding next Monday evening.
Married, at the residence of D. J. McCabe Thursday evening last, Mr. Robert N. Pendlay to Miss Martha J. Adams.
Married, at the residence of the bride's father, Thursday evening, September 25th, Mr. Jacob Snider to Miss Mary Lind.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, October 9, 1879
Moccasin Days Doings: Married, at the residence of the groom's father, Mr. Wm. Hotz to Miss Jane Henry.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, October 23, 1879
Mason Splinters: Married, Tuesday, Oct. 21st, 1879, Mr. William Foster to Miss Belle Andrews.
Elder Campbell officiating.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, October 30, 1879
Edgewood Letters: The last occurrence of this kind occurred on Tuesday, 21st inst. Between Mr. Wm. A. Foster, our station agent on the O&M road
to Miss Flora B. Anderson. (Article
listing gifts received).
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, November 6, 1879
Local Points. Married, at the residence of the bride's father, near Watson, on Monday morning, Nov. 3, 1879, by
Rev. A. H. Parks, Mr. John M. Jacox
to Miss Sedalia Leith.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, November 13, 1879
Hymeneal: Mr. H. G. Habing was
married to Miss Mary Wade yesterday
morning at the Catholic Church, Rev. Father Youngman officiating.(Article continues with a listing of gifts.)
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, November 20, 1879
Jackson Township Notes: Newell Dowds
and Miss Lib Higgs, of Mound Township,
were married Wednesday.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, November 27, 1879
Jackson Center Reminiscences: Married, on Thursday last, at the residence of Estus Tucker, Mr. Wm. Riley to Miss Emma Nichols. Rev. Holland officiated.
Blue Point Items: Mr. Charley Coring
and Miss Louise Krueger were married
Thursday evening at the church, Rev. Graves, officiating.
Mason Splinters: Married, at the Catholic Church, at Edgewood, last Monday morning, Mr. John Partell/Purtill to Miss Nellie Cain/Kane.
Wedding at Altamont. The long looked for event transpired last Thursday evening, the wedding of Mr. L. C. Butler and Miss Florence Wright, daughter of C. M. Wright, our banker. The ceremonies were performed at 7:30 p.m. at the
residence of the bride's parents; Rev. Mr. Nall, officiating...Mr. L. C. Butler is the cashier at the Altamont
Bank.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, December 4, 1879
Blue Point Items. Mr. D. Shouse
and Miss Etiz Young were married
at the residence of the bride's parents on the 27th of Nov., and Mr.
Ned Smith and Miss Ella McCoy were married at Effingham Thanksgiving day.
Local Points: David Webster and
Miss Florence Marshall were married
Sunday evening, at Rev. Paisley's residence. Mr. Webster is an employee at the woolen mills.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, December 18, 1879
Jackson Township notes. John Daval/Duvall
and Miss Mary Shadwell were married
last Sunday. Squire Norris officiating.
Shumway Items. Married, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Henry Metzler, Mr. Frederick Quast, to Miss Mary Metzler.
James Hunter, a freight conductor
on the west division of the Vandalia road, and Miss Alice Snider were married in our city Sunday evening, at the residence of the bride's parents, Rev.
Gibson officiating. They left Monday evening for East St. Louis, where they will reside, accompanied by the well
wishes of many friends.
The Effingham Democrat, Thursday, December 25, 1879
Local Points. The marriage of Mr. John Shay
to Miss Carrie Rinehardt was solemnized
at the residence of the bride's parents on the west side last Wednesday evening, witnessed by a select company
of guests.
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