MARRIAGE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PIKE COUNTY ILLINOIS
A very pretty and informal wedding was solemnized on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 26, at half past 4 o'clock, at the home of Mrs. M. H. Rodway, when her daughter, Elizabeth, was united in marriage to Mr. Harry N. Baxendale of Peoria, Illinois. To the strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March, rendered by Miss Mary Hatch, the bridal party entered the parlor and proceeded to the southeast corner of the room, where Rev. W. E. Griffith of the Congregational church awaited them. The ring service was used. Miss Rodway wore a very pretty and simple gown of Persian lawn, trimmed in lace and insertion, and carried bride's roses, while her only attendant, Miss Maude Lamboley of Peoria was gowned in pink, and carried carnations. After congratulations and a delicious wedding supper Mr. and Mrs. Baxendale left on the evening train for Peoria, which s to be their future home. Until within the last few years, the bride has been a resident of Griggsville, where she is held in high regard and will be warmly welcomed without doubt by the many friends she has made in Peoria. For five years Mr. Baxendale has been connected with the Central National Bank, where he is valued for his worth and integrity. Mr. and Mrs. Baxendale will be at home to their friends after April 15, at 226 Ayres St. Besides a few Griggsville relatives and friends, those in attendance at the wedding from out of town were: Mrs. G. M. Baxendale, Miss Edith Baxendale, Miss Maude Lamboley, Miss Perle Pfaindler, Miss Lydia Steitz, and Mr. and Mrs. C. H. McConnel, of Peoria; Mrs. W. E. Doane and son Ronald of Denver, Colo.; Mrs. B. H. Matthews of Pittsfield. Contributed by Sandi Donaldson
On Sunday afternoon last, at 4 o'clock P. M. there was a wedding, ceremony performed at Bethel Church, four miles south of this city. The parties to this marriage contract are Mr. Walter D. Bentley and Miss Julia A. Rhodes. Rev. Thos. D. Weems officiated as clergyman. Mr. B. is one of our most upright and exemplary young citizens, and we believe has the respect of all who know him. Miss R. (that was,) is a daughter of Mr. Joseph Rhodes, and is said to be a most estimable young lady. After the ceremony at the church, the happy bride and groom, accompanied by a few invited guests, repaired to the bride's former home, where a bountiful and elegant dinner was prepared and enjoyed by all. Mr. Bentley is now a resident of this city, occupying the property lately vacated by Ald. Leeds. They have the best wishes of the Press for a pleasant sailing all along life’s voyage. Contributed by Sandi Donaldson
Last Thursday afternoon the most fashionable and brilliant wedding that has taken place in the city for a number of years, was witnessed by a large number of our best people. A week or so before the event, invitations, announcing that the marriage of John L. Burnside, of Chicago, and Miss Jennie V. Wilson, of this city, would take place at the Congregational church on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 5th, 1882, at 3 o’clock, were sent out to a large number of the friends of the bride and her family; and nearly all responded to the invitation. About half-past three Mrs. Jas. A. Cree commenced a bridal march by ________ and the bridal party entered the church and marched up the aisle to the altar. Preceding bridal party were the ushers, Edw. Kenney and S. K. Strother and Fred Parker and Charlie Kneeland. Then came Mr.Will E. Kneeland and Miss Mattie Morrison of Jacksonyille, and Mr. Edw. Doocey and Miss Ada Butler, followed by the groom and bride. Rev. Seth M. Wilcox officiated at the altar, using the beautiful and impressive Episcopal marriage service. The groom and bride made their responses in firm audible tones, and the ceremony was concluded without the least hesitation. The bride was given away by her father, Mr. A. Wilson. During the ceremony the church was darkened and the lamps and chandeliers were lit. The home of the bride was also lighted by lamps. The bride looked charmingly beautiful in a faultless costume of cream brocaded satin, made en traine with point lace, with veil and orange blossoms Miss Ada Butler was very becomingly attired in a handsome tea-colored silk combined with velvet. Miss Mattie Y. Morrison’s costume was of cream silk with white brocade lace overskirt. The groom and groomsmen were dressed in the conventional black, the sombreness of which was relieved somewhat by white kid gloves and white satin ties. After the ceremony at the church the invited guests repaired to the home of the bride, where a reception was given the newly married couple. The heartiest congratulations were offered them by the entire company; after which refreshments consisting of chocolate, coffee, cake and fruit were agreeably discussed. Miss Jennie, by reason of an education of a higher order than is usual, and by reason of her many accomplishments and her winning and agreeable manners, was a favorite in the social circles of this city, and will be greatly missed. Mr. Burnside left a good impression with our people, and the REFLECTOR extends to him and his charming wife its warmest congratulations, with the hope that their married life may be unclouded and prosperous. Mr. Burnside and wife left Friday morning for Chicago, their future home. From there they will start upon an eastern trip, taking in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington City and other points. Mrs. Burnside will return to Griggsville for a visit in about five weeks. The bride was the recipient of the following presents: Fine gold bracelets, serpentine pattern, turquoise setting, and jewel case, groom to bride; $500 in gold from parents of bride; solid silver fruit spoon and sugar spoon, in case, J.L. Dobbin, Pittsfield; silver goblet, bold lined, Will and Minnie Hildebrand, card case and perforated bracket, T. Wilson; silver bouquet holder, J. A. Rider and wife, Pittsfield; toilet set, Effie M. Dunbrek, Jacksonville; hair receiver and match safe, Mamie Jackson; doz. solid silver knives, J. B. Morrison; bouquet holders of delicate glass, fern leaf pattern, Mrs. Mary McKay; Venetian vases, Mary Kneeland and Mrs. C. W. Kneeland, sr.; handsome silver butter dish, J. W. Kneeland and family; silver butter dish, Olive B. Brakefield and Ada Butler; bronze bouquet holder, Mary and Edward Doocy; whisk broom holder, hand painted and silver vase, Mattie Y. Morrison, Jacksonville; silver cake stand, Kenney and Clark; silver and glass fruit stand, E. Dickinson and wife; linen crochet tider, Mrs. J. B. Lewis; linen cambric handkerchief, hem stitched, Mrs. E. B. Perry; silver cake stand, J. B. Bryant and sister, W. A. Wise and wife, W. T. sisk and wife, Jas. Howard and wife; individual butter dish, gold, A. S. Allen and wife; ½ doz. silver table spoons, Mrs. Mary Hitch and Polly Lasbury; Persian porcelain vase, Nellie Turnbull, P. Shinn, Dr. Harvey, T. Shoemaker, John Donovan, Chas. Green; ½ doz. silver tea spoons, J. H. Gerguson and wife; Persian porcelain vase, John Hatch, E. W. Baxter, Geo. Pratt, C. T. Kenney, J. C. Kenney, J. M. Cree, Edw. Kenney; silver salt cellar, unique pattern, Carrie Cadwell; silver pie knife, Mrs. C. W. Kneeland, jr; volume of Shakespeare, Ada and Sophia Reese and Kate Paradise, Jacksonville, silver card receiver, Emma Stoner; volume of Byron, Mrs. C. A. Butler; silver sugar spoon in case, Aunt Mary Weaver, Washington, D. C.; vases, Mrs and Mrs. Sam’l Newhouse; household companion, Geo. Hayden, Jacksonville.
A very pretty home wedding was solemnized at the beautiful home of the bride's parents, west of Perry, at high noon, March 21, 1900, Elder Wm. Hawker, officiating. The contracting parties were Mr. Alex Chenoweth, a prominent young farmer of this city, and Miss Nellie F. Walker, the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Walker. The bridal party, led by Bruce Witham and sister, Miss Nina, entered the south parlor, the bride carrying white and pink primroses and attired in a gown of white with fancy lace trimming, while the groom wore the conventional black. After the ceremony friends extended congratulations and were invited to partake of refreshments. The tables were beautifully decorated by Mrs. Robt. Osborne, of Pittsfield, and everyone expressed their satisfaction by partaking of the good things set before them. Mr. and Mrs. Chenoweth left amidst a shower of rice and old shoes for their home near Beverly. Those present from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. James Price, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Osborne, of Pittsfield, and Mr. Greenlief, of Rushville. Contributed by Sandi Donaldson
The day following the marriage of Mr. Albert Fenton and Miss Eliza A. Crane, which happy event occurred at the residence of the bride's father, Lafayette Crane, Esq., on Thursday, the 4th inst., we were informed of it, and presented with the compliments of the contracting parties, and some choice cake, too. We feel truly chagrined beyond expression, that we overlooked a notice we had written of this marriage till this time, which appears rather late to mention now, but acting on the assumption that a good deed is better late than never, we ask our friends interested to pardon our oversight in the matter. Mr. Fenton is one of the thrifty young farmers of Newburg, and his estimable bride is well-know and esteemed by all her acquaintances. We wish them and all well-meaning young couples, much marital felicity and material prosperity as they journey through life. Contributed by Sandi Donaldson
Orvey Williamson and Miss Ida Evelyn Hamilton, were married at the home of the bride's parents in Barry, at 5 o'clock last evening and left at once for Chicago on a wedding journey. They are both well known in Pittsfield, which was the home of Mr. Williamson until a year and a half ago, when he want to Barry and organized the First National Bank there and became the cashier of that institution. The bride is one of Barry's fairest daughters, who has long been engaged in school work. (Contributed by Margaret Rutledge - The Quincy Daily Journal Thursday October 30, 1902 page 2
An event of unusual interest occurred on Tuesday morning, August 12, 1919, at St. James church in this city, the occasion being the marriage of Miss Grace Dolbow to Mr. Charles Page Hatch. The chancel was banked with ferns and baskets of pink and white lilies, asters and white hydrangea were effectively used. At eight o'clock a musical program was rendered by Mrs. Alice Harshman who presided at the organ. Miss Helen Cree sang "The Wedding Morn" by Ethelbert Nevin. Guests were shown to their seats by the ushers, Miss Eslie Winn and Miss Margaret Yates, who were gowned in white with pale green tulle sashes and hat gar-nature. Promptly at half after eight, to the strains of the Bridal Chorus, from Lohengrin the bridal party advanced, the ushers preceding, followed the bridesmaids, Miss Mary Hatch and Miss Katherine Dolbow, attired in white organdy over pink and carrying pink and white asters, little Miss Edna Harshman in white, carrying the ring in a pink lined basket, and last the bride upon the arm of her father. She wore white net over crepe de chine, her veil being caught to her hair with white orange blossoms and she carried large cluster of roses. They were met the chancel by the bride groom and his best man, Mr. Carl McCarthy and the officiating clergyman. Rev. Robert H. Atchison, accompanied by the acolite, James Robinson. At the conclusion of the impressive service the party left the church to the inspiring strains of the Mendelsohn Wedding March and repaired to the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dolbow, where a wedding breakfast was served. The dining rooms were beautifully decorated with festoons and streamers of pink and white crepe paper and baskets of flowers giving a charming and dainty effect, and covers were laid for thirty-six guests. Soon after ten, Mr. and Mrs. Hatch were driven to Quincy by Mr. Kenneth Clark accompanied by Miss Celia Hatch, where they took the train for Chicago. Upon their return they will be at home to their friends upon the farm recently purchased by Mr. Hatch. Those in attendance from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Hatch and son Mather, Springfield; Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Capps, Jacksonville; Miss Teresa Mullady, Pittsfield; Mrs. John Weeks and children, Peoria; the Misses Helen, Ethel and Freda Dolbow and Paul Dolbow. The various social functions given and the large number of beautiful and useful gifts bear witness to the popularity of these young people and the best wishes of the community will follow them into the new life upon which they have entered. Contributed by Sandi Donaldson
- Married on Tuesday eve., Feb. 15. 1881, at 7 o'clock at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Stead, of this city, Mr. William E. Ludlow and Miss Maud Stead. Rev. S. M. Wilcox, officiating clergyman. Thus has our friend Ludlow, who has wandered up and down this mundane sphere for some years humming the lines, “When shall I find my wand’ring heart , All taken up in thee?" forsaken his old ways, turned benedict, and now sings the glad refrain,‑ “This is the girl I long have sought, And mourned because I found her not.” The ceremony that made the twain one was witnessed by relatives of the contracting parties, and a few immediate friends. The bride is a most estimable young lady, as many readers of the PRESS already know. It is useless to wish this couple either happiness or success in their most sacred union, for Mr. L's genial nature will insure the former, and his industry and business tact will achieve the other. We make bold, however, to offer them our heartiest congratulations. Contributed by Sandi Donaldson
 A wedding took place here last Saturday, 25 October 1892, which appears to have savored of romance. The parties were David R. Moore of Ft. Benton MT and Eliza A. Sparrow of Barry. Justice Chrysup performed the ceremony at the residence ofHenry Sparrow. Here is the rest of the story as related by the Quincy Herald: The little town of Barry, just over the edge of the county in the kingdom of Pike, and the only real sporting town in that godly region, furnished a novel sensation last Saturday. D.R. Moore is a bachelor and runs a big sheep ranch in Montana, seven miles from a neighbor. The summers were dreary and the winters lonely. Nothing could quite drive off that all gone feeling and fill the aching void in his heart but woman. And so he advertised in several papers for a companion, who could share his lonely lot, and to whom he could will his possessions. Miss Liza Sparrow of Barry, saw the advertisement, and it kindled a responsive spark in Miss Sparrow's breast. She wrote to him, he wrote to her, and Saturday n ight last he dropped down in the quiet hamlet of Barry and sought his love, his Liza. After looking each other over they were satisfied it was "a hoss apiece" and the twain stepped into Squire Chrysup's office where they were wedded without any fuss or flummiddles. Mr. and Mrs. Moore remained in Barry, receiving congratulations, until Monday monring, when they left for their Montana home as blissful as if the event was the culmination of two years courting. And they are a living evidence that advertising pays.. -- Barry Adage.
Photo and article from the Pike County Society Newsletter Fall 1983
** David Riley Moore, son of Tilford & Permelia (Parker) Moore, was born 01 Jan 1866 in Douglas Co OR. He died 1 Jun 1932 in Lane Co OR. Eliza Ann Sparrow, daughter of William & Parthenia (Medlock) Sparrow, was born 2 March 1868 in Barry, Pike Co IL. She died 24 April 1944 in Lane OR. Together David and Eliza became the parents of 6 children (all born in MT) - Ethel Parenthia b 3 Nov 1895, Wm. Howard b 15 Nov 1896, twins - Alice Lillian & Alma Lucille b 26 Oct 1898, Glen Frederick b 5 Oct 1902 and May Josephine b 11 Oct 1903. By 1910 the marriage of David & Eliza was apparently over. She was living with her children, next door to her husband in Missoula Mt. David was living with his mother.
A quiet wedding took place at-the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Napier Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, when their daughter, Miss Anna, was united in marriage with Mr. M. Boone Stead. Rev. J. D. Dabney of the Christian church was the officiating minister. Only a few relatives were present on account of the severe illness of the sister-in-law of the bride, Mrs. W. C. Napier, the contracting parties desired everything to be as simple and quiet as possible. The bride is a popular young lady of the city, and a skilled musician. Mr. Stead is an industrious young man, a son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Stead, and is employed as third trick operator at the Wabash station. They departed on the 11:29 train for Kansas City, where they spent a couple of days, and from there go to Blackwell, Okla., to spend the balance of the week visiting the groom's uncle, Mr. J. S. Elledge, and family. On their return to this city they will begin housekeeping in a house owned by the bride's father, on East Quincy avenue, as soon as he vacates the same to occupy the Alcorn property which. he purchased recently. Mr. and Mrs. Stead certainly receive our hearty congratulations, and best wishes for a long, happy and prosperous life. Contributed by Sandi Donaldson
Married - at the residence of Mr. John Craven, Wednesday afternoon Dec 28, 1881, at one o'clock, Matt M. Stead and Nettie Mirfield. The affair was a quiet but most enjoyable one. Rev S M Wilcox officiated, using the Episcopal service. At two o'clock the invited guests, composed almost entirely of members of the families of the young couple, sat down to a most excellent and sumptuous dinner, and at 6:39 o'clock Mr. Stead and his bride took the cars for St Louis. When they return from that city they will go to housekeeping in the house recently vacated by the groom's father, which is already nicely fitted up for occupancy. Matt and his estimable' wife are well known and well liked in the social circles of this city and vicinity, and the REFLECTOR joins with their many friends in wishing them a long life of peace, happiness and prosperity. The bride was the recipient of many useful, beautiful and costly presents. Contributed by Sandi Donaldson
There was married Tuesday, March 14th, at 4 o'clock p. m., at the Oregon House, by Elder McGuire, of the Christian church, Mr. Joseph H. Strubinger, of Derry, and Miss Mollie Butz, of this place, the former a prosperous and wealthy farmer standing high in the esteem of all who know him, and the latter a lady for whom there went out on her bridal day the highest expressions of regard, and the very warmest wishes for the happiness of their married future. The wedding party was composed with few exceptions of immediate friends and relatives, while the wedding supper was bounteous and partaken of by hosts not at the marriage ceremony. There were many presents of much value but the best there were the warm and unstudied expressions of good will over what was believed to be by all a union prophetic of great happiness in the future. Recognizing the parties as friends of many years standing THE DEMOCRAT was there in person to tender his congratulations, and now in print renews them. May a long and happy married future be their Portion. Contributed by Sandi Donaldson
On Wednesday, Dec. 28th 1881, at 8:30 p.m., at the residence of the bride’s mother, Mrs. A. Bonnell, this city, Mr. Will W. Watson, editor of the Barry Adage, and Miss Maggie Bonnell in the presence of immediate relatives and a few intimate friends of the high contracting parties, plighted their troth to live as man and wife so long as both do live. Each were clothed in the usual marriage habiliments—silk and the broadest kind of cloth, and presented a handsome appearance. Rev. J. A. Kumler officiating clergyman, and did his part in a solemn and becoming manner. After the congratulations, an elegant repast was served, followed by music and social conversation. They were the recipients of many valuable and useful presents. Mr. Watson is highly respected by his acquaintances, and his bride was a general favorite of all who knew her, and regret her departure from Griggsville. They were complimented with a supper at the residence of Dr. Watson, on Thurs., eve, and on Friday departed for their home at Barry. The following persons from abroad were present: Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Smith, Miss Emma Smith, Mr. John Orr and wife, H. M. Hollembeak, Harry Hartshorn, C. H. Ware, C. A. Churchill, Mrs. B. McConnell, Miss May and John McConnell, of Barry; Astoria: Dr. W. W. Bonnell and family, Rev. J. G. Bonnell and wife; Beardstown, Mrs. Burleigh; Lawrence, Kas., Mr. M. W. Barringer; Jacksonville, Miss Emma Dimmitt; Chapin, Mr. Halliday; Bloomington, Mr. Emmet Higbee; New Salem, J. B. Watson and wife. Contributed by Sandi Donaldson
Miss Julia Clark, daughter of John Clark, and Mr. Wm. Wilson were married at the bride's residence near this city, Friday evening, Dec. 23rd.. The Reflector extends its heartiest congratulations, and hopes that the future life of the happy couple may be bright, pleasant and prosperous. (Contributed by Sandi Donaldson) |
