Engagement, Wedding, and Anniversary Announcements
1900
January 5, 1900
Clinton Register
CITY AND COUNTY.
Jacob ZIMMERMAN, Bloomington, and Miss Metta DUNHAM, of this city, were married Sunday in Bloomington, where they will reside. The bride has been living with her sister, Mrs. Wm. Conwell.
Jay MONTGOMERY and Miss Etta JACKSON, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Jackson, formerly of Clinton, were married in Springfield Wednesday. They surprised their friends by forgetting to tell them they were to be married.
Guy WHITTAKER and Miss Ellen DAY, both of Clinton, were married Tuesday by Rev. Horney. The groom is a member of the Clinton band, having been in Clinton about a year, coming here from Farmer City. The bride is a worthy young lady and is popular with her friends.
Whittaker or Whitaker?
WHITAKER, GUY W. DAY, NANCY ELLEN 01-02-1900 DE
WITT
Submitted by Sheryl Byrd
January 5, 1900
Clinton Register
BORDENKECHER—PARKER.
Joseph BORDENKECHER and Miss Sadie PARKER, both of Clinton, were married Friday night by Father Dooling at his home. The groom is of the firm of Pohl & Bordenkecher and is an enterprising young business man. The bride is a worthy young lady. They left on the Diamond Friday night for Indianapolis and other cities.
Submitted by Sheryl Byrd
January 5, 1900
Clinton Register
SMALLWOOD—PATTERSON.
At 7:30 Monday morning Peter SMALLWOOD, of Boynton, and Miss Jane L. PATTERSON, of Clinton, were married at the home of C. S. Lafferty by Rev. E. A. Gilliland, the ring ceremony being used.
The bride has lived in this city several years and has been making her home at Mr. Lafferty's some time. They will live on a farm near Boynton, in Tazewell county.
Submitted by Sheryl Byrd
January 5, 1900
Clinton Register
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
| Joseph GARDNER | Solomon | |
| Edna J. GEER | Solomon | |
| Joseph BORDENKECHER | Clinton | (See marriage) |
| Sadie PARKER | Clinton | |
| Peter SMALLWOOD | Boynton | (See marriage) |
| Jennie PATTERSON | Clinton | |
| Wm. E. EATON | Greenfield, Mo. | |
| Mrs. Grace HOLLAND | Clinton | |
| Guy W. WHITAKER | Clinton | (See marriage) |
| Nancy Ellen DAY | Clinton | |
| Chas. C. KIRKPATRICK | Kenney | |
| Alta SCOTT | Kenney |
Submitted by Sheryl Byrd
January 12, 1900
Clinton Register
CITY AND COUNTY.
Two marriage licenses issued the last week: Albert R. HAMMER, Farmer City, and Adelia E. SHORT, Leroy; Walter DEVENBAUGH and Kate GRAVES, both of Lane. (See marriage)
Cornie BRADEN, son of Samuel Braden, and Miss Eliza DELANEY, daughter of Nelson Delaney, both living southwest of Maroa, were married in Decatur Wednesday. They will live in Maroa, where the groom will work in a bakery.
Submitted by Sheryl Byrd
January 12, 1900
Clinton Register
VINEGAR HILL.
Jan. 8 occurred the marriage of Walter DEVENBAUGH to Miss Katie Graves, both of Creek township, 'Squire Cobb performing the ceremony.
Submitted by Sheryl Byrd
January 19, 1900
Clinton Register
LICENSE TO MARRY.
| Robert N. McKINNEY | Ospur | 21 | (See marriage) |
| Miss Emma M. BLASINGAME | 17 | ||
| Freddie D. MILLER | Clinton | 19 | (See marriage) |
| Miss Matilda R. BELL | Lane | 16 | |
| Archie WILLIAMS | Farmer City | 25 | |
| Miss Ida May WILLIAMS | Farmer City | 28 | |
| Albert H. WILSON | Clinton | 23 | (See marriage) |
| Miss Alice M. JEFFREY | Clinton | 21 | |
| Wm. SPRINGSTUN | Soloman | 25 | |
| Miss Estella VanDEVENTER | Soloman | 19 | |
| Bernica F. NEAL | Farmer City | 50 | |
| Mrs. Jane LEWIS | Farmer City | 38 |
Submitted by Sheryl Byrd
January 19, 1900
Clinton Register
McKINNEY—BLASINGAME.
Sunday, Jan. 14, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John BLASINGAME, of Texas township, occurred the marriage of their daughter, Emma, to Robert McKINNEY. At twelve o'clock in the presence of about forty relatives and friends the impressive ceremony was performed by Rev. Dunkerson, of Wapella. The bride was handsomely attired in cream colored henrietta, trimmed in cream satin and lace. The groom wore the conventional black. After congratulating the happy pair, all were invited to the dining-room, where the table groaned under its weight of good things prepared for the occasion. Mr. and Mrs. McKinney received many useful and valuable presents. —A GUEST.
Submitted by Sheryl Byrd
January 19, 1900
Clinton Register
WILSON—JEFFREY.
Albert H. WILSON and Miss Alice M. JEFFREY, both of Clinton, were married by Rev. Horney at his home Wednesday evening.
The groom is a son of L. WILSON, ex-county treasurer, is a member of the firm of Bell & Wilson Bros., and is one of Clinton's most successful young business men. The bride has been making her home with relatives in Clinton. She is a beautiful young lady and has many friends.
Submitted by Sheryl Byrd
January 19, 1900
Clinton Register
Fred MILLER, son of Ab Miller, east of town, and Miss Matilda BELL, were married Wednesday.
Submitted by Sheryl Byrd
January 26, 1900
Clinton Register
CITY AND COUNTY.
James GRIFFIN and Miss Edna HORSMAN, both of Maroa, were married in Clinton. They are the principals in a Maroa sensation.
(See news article)
Submitted by Sheryl Byrd
January 26, 1900
Clinton Register
MARRIED SIXTY-THREE YEARS.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. STORY, of Bloomington, parents of W. D. Story, of this city, have been married nearly sixty-four years. He was born in Kentucky in April, 1816 and his parents moved to Southeastern Illinois that year, so that he has lived in this state nearly eighty-four years. Mrs. Story was born in Illinois 79 years ago. They were married Aug. 20, 1826. They came to Clinton in 1861 and lived here until 1890 when they moved to Bloomington to live with their daughter, Mrs. Scott. Mr. Story is two years older than Illinois, which became a state in 1818.
Submitted by Sheryl Byrd
January 26, 1900
Clinton Register
LICENSED TO MARRY.
| D. W. MEADOWS | Kenney | |
| Sarah E. COX | Kenney | |
| Jas. GRIFFIN | Maroa | (See marriage) |
| Edna HORSMAN | Maroa |
Submitted by Sheryl Byrd
February 2, 1900
Clinton Register
MARRIED SIXTY-FOUR YEARS.
A Texas Township Couple Have Shared Each Others Joys and Troubles a Long Time.
Last week the REGISTER told of a couple, Mr. and Mrs. Story, of Bloomington, parents of W. D. Story, of this city, who had been married nearly 64 years. As DeWitt county never allows itself outdone, we have a couple to report who have trod life's path together for over 64 years, and no doubt will celebrate more anniversaries of their marriage together. Their united ages are 168 years, one having been born in 1814 and the other in 1816.
This aged and honored couple are Mr. and Mrs. Eason JOHNSON, who live less than a mile south of Clinton, their home being on the township line between Clintonia and Texas townships. This giving Mr. Johnson the privilege of selecting the township in which to vote, he chose Texas. He was born in Providence, R. I. Aug. 13, 1814. When he was three years old he induced his parents to "go West," and they moved to Ohio in 1817, settling in Champaign county. Dec. 17, 1835, he was married to Miss Alice CALENDAR, who was born in Ohio, Dec. 25, 1816. Of nine children born to them only five are living, and none of them are at the old home, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson being left in their home as they began married life over 64 years ago—alone. The children living are Amos, at Canyon City, Col., until recently a resident of Barton county, Kan.; Ira, at Selma, Ore.; Mrs. C. K. ZORGER, Mrs. J. M. KIRK, and Joseph E. of Clinton.
In 1856 Mr. Johnson came to Illinois but soon returned to Ohio where he remained until the spring of 1859 when he moved to Texas, expecting to engage in stock raising; but he left there the following fall, coming to DeWitt county. The trip to Texas cost him about $2,000. Perhaps this loss so filled him with love for that state that he located in Texas township where he has since resided The land he bought then and still owns he bought of Col. Snell for $49 an acre. His present home was built in 1865.
Mr. Johnson, as a boy, did not have the opportunities for education that children now have. He attended school in a log house with greased paper for window lights. His life has not been as eventful as some, but he can relate many interesting happenings of pioneer life. His first vote in Illinois was cast for Lincoln and he has since been a Republican. He has now exceeded his father, Joseph Johnson, who died in Clinton aged 82, in age three years, yet he is one of the most active men of his years to be found.
Submitted by Sheryl Byrd
February 2, 1900
Clinton Register
LICENSED TO MARRY.
| Fenton L. INGRAHAM | Wapella | |
| Ella E. KERR | Lytleville | |
| Andrew W. SHAW | Weldon | (See marriage) |
| Jennie GIBSON | DeWitt | |
| Elmer I. CLIFFTON | Kenney | (See marriage) |
| Mamie E. LUKER | Rowell | |
| Philip H. KUNZ | Hallsville | |
| Kizzie McMILLEN | Hallsvile |
Submitted by Sheryl Byrd
February 2, 1900
Clinton Register
CITY AND COUNTY.
Samuel L. REEDER and Miss Pearl NICKERSON were married in Heyworth. They will live on Wm. Crum's farm near Wapella.
Andrew SHAW, of Weldon, and Miss Jennie GIBSON, of DeWitt, were married in Clinton Wednesday by Judge Ingham. They will live on a farm near Weldon.
Elmer I. CLIFTON, of Kenney, and Miss Mamie LUKER, of Rowell, were married at 1:30 Wednesday by A. J. Rickey, J. P., in his office.
Submitted by Sheryl Byrd
February 2, 1900
Clinton Register
The REGISTER mentioned that Wm. TORBERT, of Harp township, had gone to Ohio and would probably return with a life partner, which he did this week. He was married to Miss DAY at her home in Mansfield, O. They will reside on Mrs. F. H. Hinchley's farm in Harp township.
Submitted by Sheryl Byrd
February 2, 1900
Clinton Register
Wapella.
Fenton INGRAHAM was joined in marriage to Mrs. KERR Monday eve.
Submitted by Sheryl Byrd
February 2, 1900
Clinton Register
Kunz-McMillen.
Wednesday at 7 o'clock at the Universalist parsonage Rev. C. W. E. Gossow officiating, occurred the marriage of Philip H. KUNZ and Miss Kizzie McMILLEN in the presence of a company of relatives, T. F. McMILLEN, brother of the bride, and Miss Lulu KUNZ, sister of the groom, serving as the legal witnesses. Mr. Kunz is a prosperous young farmer, while Mrs. Kunz is the estimable daughter of T. A. McMILLEN, of Hallsville. The young couple will make their home on a farm near Hallsville.
Submitted by Sheryl Byrd
February 9, 1900
Clinton Register
CITY AND COUNTY.
Bert TRIGG, of Waynesville, and Miss Anna GAMBERLL, of Beason, were married at the bride’s home.
Robert GOODALE and bride returned Saturday from Sioux City, Ia., where they were married at the bride’s home. Her maiden name was Etta SLATER.
Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Carrie Rebecca Jane DEITRICH, and Mr. George Seymore STEPHENSON, on the evening of Feb. 21, at 8:30 o'clock at the residence of the bride’s mother on East Main street.
C. E. MYERS and Miss Mable HARTSOCK, both of Lane, were married in Clinton this week. The groom is an industrious young farmer and the bride a worthy young lady, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emerson HARTSOCK. They will live on a farm near Lane.
Submitted by Sheryl Byrd
February 9, 1900
Clinton Register
Local and General News.
Married at the Christian parsonave, 520 South Jackson, at 4 p.m. Thursday, Adam SHAFER and Mrs. Emma STEWART, both of Farmer City, E. A. Gilliland performing the ceremony.
Submitted by Sheryl Byrd
February 9, 1900
Clinton Register
LICENSED TO MARRY.
| Albert J. TRIGG | Beason |
| Anna L. GAMBREL | Waynesville |
| George L. LUDWITH | Forest City |
| Susie M. MATTHEWS | Midland City |
| Charles D. MYERS | Lane |
| Mable HARTSOCK | Lane |
| Adam SHAFER | Farmer City |
| Emma STEWART | Farmer City |
Submitted by Sheryl Byrd
February 16, 1900
Clinton Register
City and County.
Oscar STROUSE and Miss Lucy B. MYERS, of Maroa, were united in marriage by ’Squire Richey Tuesday afternoon. They will reside on a farm near Maroa.
Edward RAWLINGS, of Kumler, and Miss Mabel HELLER, of Farmer City, were married this week.
February 16, 1900
Clinton Register
Roth-Sturm.
Samuel A. ROTH, of the firm of Roth Bros., and Miss Ida STURM, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morris STURM, of Clinton, were married in Chicago Sunday evening at 5 o'clock by Rabbi Stulz, of that city. Those present from Clinton were the parents of the bride, Jacob ROTH, Mr. and Mrs. L. FREUDENSTEIN, and E. L. FREUDENSTEIN.
The groom has lived in Clinton about two years and is a good business man. The bride has lived here most of her life and is one of Clinton’s accomplished young ladies. Both are worthy young people. They will live in the northwest part of the city.
February 16, 1900$nbsp;
Clinton Register
Tozer-Snow and Hott-Gingery.
Mark TOZER and Miss [Mamie] SNOW, of Maroa, were married this week. The groom is 63 and the bride is 18 years old. This is “January and May,” sure, yet we trust the snows of discontent will not fall upon them.
John H. HOTT, of Clinton, and Miss Dora M. GINGERY, of Macon, were married in Decatur yesterday. May their future happiness be well seasoned with the spices of life.
February 23, 1900
Clinton Register
Harry PLATT, formerly of Clinton, and Mrs. Flora BERRY, were married in Springfield Friday. The groom is a son of A. L. PLATT, of this city and has been in Decatur about two years, where he owns a restaurant.
February 23, 1900
Clinton Register
Miss Lizzie DONEGAN and John HARDIN, of this city, were united in marriage by Father Dooling at the parsonage last Wednesday evening. They are both well known and much respected young people. Their many friends join in well wishes for them.
July 20, 1900
Clinton Register
A WEDDING DECLARED OFF.
Frank MINTON and Miss Ada CAMPER, of Heyworth, were to have been married Wednesday. Frank had his house vacated so that they could begin housekeeping at once, and he had procured the license before Ada decided she desired to be released from her promise, giving no reason except that she had decided to not get married. Frank had too much sense to want to marry a girl that was so changeable in mind and he told her to go her way and, if possible, make a fool of herself no more.
Note: Ada married another man three months later.
From the Illinois Statewide Marriage Index:
SPAID, CHARLES W. CAMPER, ADA A. 10/17/1900
MC LEAN
1901
January 4, 1901
Clinton Register
LICENSED TO MARRY.
| Jacob F. GARDNER | Parnell |
| Evalina VANCE | Parnell |
| Alfred H. ROSS | Waynesville |
| Kate FRANKLIN | Waynesville |
| Andrew H. SULLIVAN | Clinton |
| Mary FITZGERALD | Clinton |
| Wm. E. STONE | Clinton |
| Phymetta ALWOOD | Clinton |
| Lawrence MORGAN | Solomon |
| Fettie WALTERS | Solomon |
| Wm. H. CORA | Maroa |
| Eva M. UPDYKE | Clinton |
| J. L. FACKLER | Bloomington |
| Eva J. GRAHAM | Bloomington |
| John R. WATSON | Farmer City |
| Hattie MERRIFIELD | Farmer City |
| David W. McCLIMANS | Clinton |
| Ura TROWBRIDGE | Midland City |
| James S. WEBB | Clinton |
| Fannie J. CARE | Clinton |
1903
February 1, 1903
Paper Unknown
MARRIED SUNDAY.
Sunday afternoon at the residence of W. W. Johnston, J. P., occurred the wedding of Mr. Henry FLANNIGAN to Miss Camolia FARRIS, justice Johnston officiating. The young people are well and favorably known here, the bride being the youngest daughter of the late Amos G. Farris and the groom has worked for Mr. Farris for the past two years and is an industrious young man. They left on the 8:15 train Monday for Crawfordsville, Ind., where they will reside on one of the groom's father's farms. Mr. Flannigan subscribed for THE GAZETTE Saturday and told us he was going back to Crawfordsville, but his actions did not betray him taking one of our popular young ladies with him. May they ever live happy and prosper in their new home.
Note: The bride's first name was Camiola.
Submitted by Beverly Flanigan
February 13, 1903
Clinton Register
Clinton, Illinois
WILL LIVE IN WASHINGTON.
Oscar M. POND, of Washington D.C., arrived in Clinton Tuesday evening about 8 o'clock and an hour later he was married to Miss Nellie E. MAGILL at the home of Mrs. Eleanor Magill, aunt of the bride, by Rev. T. A. Canady, only relatives of the bride were present. The groom is well known in Clinton, having lived here while in the employ of the Illinois Central as a clerk. The bride has lived here all of her life and was one of the city's best known society ladies. They left on the Diamond Special Tuesday night for Washington D.C. where they will make their home, as Mr. Pond has a position as a clerk in the census department.
March 26, 1903
Decatur Review
Decatur, Illinois
YOUNG SNELL TO WED.
Boston, Mass., March 25.—Miss Harriet STANDON, who plays Violet in the Storks company at the Majestic theater, left that company to become the wife of Thornton SNELL, of Bloomington, Ills., son of a wealthy family. On Thursday afternoon the members of the company, headed by Miss May DeSousa, will give Miss Standon a complimentary dinner in the Westminster hotel. Miss Standon, whose name off the stage is FAGBERG, is but 19 and has been on the stage but two years. She met young Snell while playing with "The Storks" at the Dearborn theater, Chicago.
(See divorce)
June 12, 1903
Decatur Semi-Weekly Herald
Decatur, Illinois
CLINTON.
Brakeman Frank KUEMPEL and Miss Opal BATES were married at the home of the bride's parents Saturday evening by Rev. C. E. Varney. They will reside with her parents at 215 North Grant Avenue. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Bates and has lived in this city all her life. She is an exemplary young lady with a sweet disposition. The groom is an upright young gentleman and is a trusted employee on the Springfield division.
Submitted by Sheryl Byrd
1904
January 7, 1904
Decatur Daily Review
Decatur, Illinois
JAMES M'EVOY MARRIED.
Proprietor of the National Hotel Wedded Wednesday at Wapella.
SOUTH ON HONEYMOON TRIP.
James D. McEVOY, proprietor of the National hotel on Front Street, was married Wednesday morning [Jan. 6] at Wapella, Ill., to Miss Maria GREEN.
The marriage occurred at 9 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic church, the rector, Rev. Father DOOLIN, officiating. After the ceremony there was a wedding breakfast at the bride's home. The couple received many handsome presents from their friends.
Mr. McEvoy and his bride left in the afternoon for Memphis, Tenn., where they will visit until February, when they will come here to make their home. The groom is the proprietor of the National hotel in this city and has many friends in Decatur. The bride is a well known young lady of Wapella.
Among those from Decatur who were in attendance at the wedding were: Mrs. Jane McEvoy, Mrs. Richard F. McEvoy, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Denham and Miss Nellie Devine.
Submitted by Jeff M. Loftin
January 15, 1904
Decatur Review
Decatur, Illinois
MARRIED AT CLINTON.
Clinton, Ills., Jan. 15.— Edward ROBERTS of Verna and Miss Nora HOWARD of Ospur were married yesterday afternoon by Judge Herrick at his office in the court house.
Submitted by Sheryl Byrd
1905
November 9, 1905
Decatur Review
Decatur, Illinois
MARRIED AT COURT HOUSE.
Clinton, Ills., Nov. 9.— W. E. WELCH of Birkbeck and Miss Myrtle COX of DeWitt were married in the court house Wednesday afternoon by Judge M. Donahue.
Submitted by Sheryl Byrd
1906
January 17, 1906
Decatur Daily Review
Decatur, Illinois
MARRIAGE LICENSE.—Carl Lee McBRIDE and Miss Goldie May BUCHANAN, both of Kenney, were granted a marriage license Tuesday afternoon.
February 3, 1906
Decatur Review
Decatur, Illinois
MARRIED.—Walter MAYO of this city and Flo MILLER of Kenney were married Saturday afternoon at 1:30 by Judge O. W. Smith in the county court room.
Submitted by Sheryl Byrd
February 7, 1906
Decatur Daily Review
Decatur, Illinois
TO BE MARRIED.
Miss Katherine HEISERMAN will be married to Robert HUMPHREY at the home of her parents in Kenney at 8 o'clock this evening. The wedding will be the biggest in Kenney in a long time. Miss Heiserman is the daughter of W. T. Heiserman, a grain man. Mr. Humphrey is the son of W. A. Humphrey and lives on his father's farm.
Submitted by Sheryl Byrd
February 9, 1906
Decatur Review
Decatur Illinois
MARRIED AT WAYNESVILLE.
Waynesville, Ills., Feb. 9.—Charles ORGAN and Miss Nannie BARR of this place were married at the M. E. parsonage Tuesday at 5 p.m. by Rev. W. O. Roush. Mr. Organ is a native of the south part of this state, but has made this locality his home a number of years. The bride is the youngest daughter of the late Hamilton Barr and is an estimable young lady. They will begin housekeeping on the Corbett farm one and one-half miles east of town.
Submitted by Sheryl Byrd
July 20, 1906
Clinton Register
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED IN ST. LOUIS.
Fred N. ARGO, of Clinton, and Miss Jennie E. WILLIAMS, of Cape Giradeau, Missouri, were married in St. Louis Sunday at the home of the bride⁽s sister, Mrs. F. M. Shultz. The groom is a Clinton businessman and son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Argo, and the bride is a worthy young lady. They will go to housekeeping in Mr. Argo's residence on East Adams street.
July 20, 1906
Clinton Register
Clinton, Illinois
YOUNG COUPLE MARRIED.
Wednesday evening Miss Oma HUFF, of Maroa, came to Clinton on the interurban and that night at 9 o'clock was married to Hugh PHARES by Rev. S. C. Black at his home. Those who witnessed the ceremony were the mother and sister of the bride, the mother of the groom, Day Phares and Will Belknap. The groom is the son of Mrs. Mary I. Phares, and is a brakeman on the Illinois Central. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Mary Huff, of Maroa, her father is the late Pius Huff. They will live in Clinton.
July 27, 1906
Clinton Public
Clinton, Illinois
CLINTON COUPLE MARRIED.
Wednesday evening at 8:30 p.m., at the home of J. J. Post, James I. WALLACE and Miss Edna CLARK, were married by Rev. S. C. Black. The bride is a sister of Mrs. Post and Mrs. A. M. Robinson and is a worthy young lady. The groom is a young business man.
August 3, 1906
Clinton Public
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED IN CHICAGO.
Recently Miss Ethel PHIPPS, daughter of Dr. Wm. Phipps of DeWitt, left home for a visit in Mt. Pulaski, but got no nearer than Clinton. She arrived here at 7:20 a.m. and at 8:20 a.m. boarded the train east. She was joined by John LAFFERTY, also of DeWitt. They went to Chicago, were married, returned to DeWitt and went to different homes. The parents of the girl had learned enough to feel suspicious but their fears were quieted by firm denials. The next Sunday, after returning from a buggy ride, John informed the girl's parents they had a new son-in-law who was proud of is father-in-law and mother-in-law.
September 15, 1906
The Decatur Review
Decatur, Illinois
MISS HUSTON TO WED.
At a meeting of the Menomils club at the home of Miss Elizabeth HUSTON, that popular member announced her coming marriage to Dr. Warren E. ATKINS. The Menomils had spent the afternoon with Miss Huston and industriously worked together in tacking a comfort, a fine piece of work done in the club colors, red and white. Following this came games of all kinds, and last of all the luncheon. When the guests unfolded their napkins there appeared two hearts, red and white, upon which were inscribed the names of the happy couple. The date of the wedding is Sept. 26.
Submitted by Sheryl Byrd
November 10, 1906
The Decatur Review
Decatur, Illinois
MISS MABEL POST WEDS T. F. DONOVAN
Ceremony Performed in Chicago Wednesday and Was a Surprise.
(Review Special Service.) Clinton, Ills., Nov. 8—Miss Mabel POST, who is in the employ of Watson & Watson's hardware store as stenographer and bookkeeper, was married to T. F. DONOVAN, also of this city, in Chicago on Wednesday. The affair is quite a surprise to the friends here of the young couple. Mr. Donovan is in the employ of the Illinois Central.
Submitted by Sheryl Byrd
1907
December 3, 1907
Decatur Daily Review
Decatur, Illinois
MARRIED MONDAY.
Monday morning at the Presbyterian parsonage, with Rev. S. C. Black officiating, occurred the marriage of Miss Mable DOUGLASS to John C. MORFORD, both of the contracting parties being residence of Barnett township. They have a host of friends in DeWitt county, who extend their congratulations. They will reside for the present with the parents of the groom in Barnett township, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. MORFORD.
Submitted by Sheryl Byrd
December 31, 1907
The Decatur Review
Decatur, Illinois
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
Marriage licenses issued Dec. 28 by County Clerk Campbell:
| Ray LIGHTHALL | 23 | Clinton | (See marriage) |
| Lela BLASINGAME | 18 | Clinton | |
| Lester WAMPLER | 20 | Waynesville | |
| Eunice GOODRICH | 18 | Waynesville | |
| Edward KEARNS | 23 | Chicago | |
| Anna DUCY | 23 | Clinton | |
| Albert CARTER | 29 | Chicago | |
| Lucretia FINSLEY | 18 | Clinton |
Submitted by Sheryl Byrd
December 31, 1907
The Decatur Review
Decatur, Illinois
SUNDAY WEDDING.
Clinton, Ill., Dec. 31.— At the parsonage of the Christian church on Sunday morning at 10 o'clock with the Rev. J. W. Reynolds officiating occurred the marriage of Miss Lela BLASINGAME to Ray LIGHTHALL. After a short honeymoon spent among friends in the neighboring town, they will be at home to their friends on North Mulberry street.
Submitted by Sheryl Byrd
1908
January 3, 1908
Clinton Register
Clinton, Illinois
SURPRISE SHOWER PARTY.
A present surprise was given to Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. THOMAS Monday evening at the home of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. AGEE, when a crowd of young people numbering forty, entered the home with bundles of useful articles for the kitchen to show their esteem for the young couple. A pleasant evening was enjoyed. At 11 o'clock an assortment of fruit, nuts, cake and candy was served. The guests all departed at a late hour, wishing the young couple a long and happy life.
January 9, 1908
Decatur Daily Review
Decatur, Illinois
ANNOUNCEMENT OF WEDDING.
Frank M. Phares and Mrs. Julia Wilson of this city have received the announcement of the marriage of Welby PHARES to Miss Alice MOORE by Rev. J. W. Dancey of Leroy on Monday. The young man is a son of Samuel Phares of Leroy and is well known in this vicinity. He is a nephew of Frank Phares and Mrs. Julia Wilson.
Submitted by Sheryl Byrd
January 9, 1908
Decatur Daily Review
Decatur, Illinois
Miss Amy GARRETT and Joseph CARR of this city, graduates of the high school in the class of 1907, were united in marriage some time shortly after their graduation, and the news of the marriage became known to their friends only within the last day or two. The young couple were very popular among their associates and all join heartily in wishing them happiness in their wedded life.
--------------------January 10, 1908
Clinton Register
Clinton, Illinois
MARRIED LAST JUNE.
It was learned this week that Joseph CARR and Miss Amy GARRETT both graduates of the Clinton High school, were married over six months. Why the marriage had been secret is not given out. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Carr and the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Garrett. They will continue to live in Clinton.
Submitted by Sheryl Byrd
February 14, 1908
Clinton Register
Clinton, Illinois
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.
Quite a number of the friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Hughes BOWLES gave them a pleasant surprise on the evening of February 5 at their home in Hallsville it being their fortieth wedding anniversary. The evening was enjoyably spent in games and music and about ten o'clock elegant refreshments were served. The kindness shown by Mr. and Mrs. Bowles when the parting hour came, which was a late one, made all the guests feel like they were well paid for their trouble. Mr. and Mrs. Bowles have a host of friends who wish them many more such pleasant events.
Note: From the Illinois Statewide Marriage Index:
BOWLES, HUGHES BARTLEY, RACHEL I.
02/05/1868 DE WITT
June 19, 1908
Clinton Register
DeWitt County, Illinois
SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF WEDDED LIFE.
Former DeWitt County Couple Travel Life's Pathway
Together Almost the Allotted Time of Man.
Tuesday was the sixty-fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Stillman A. CHAPIN of Holder, who lived for 77 years in one township in DeWitt county, moving away only five years ago. The couple held no special celebration of the event, but spent the day quietly at home. Mr. Chapin is 87 years old, and his wife is 84. They are both in good health at their advanced age and able to enjoy life to its fullest extent.
Mr. Chapin has been a farmer all his life, being one of the pioneers in this part of the state. He was born near where East Saint Louis now stands in 1821 and moved to DeWitt township, DeWitt county, with his parents when he was but five years old, where he continued to reside until five years ago. On June 16, 1843, he was married to Susan LAFFERTY, who has shared his joys and sorrows from that time to this. She was born in Ohio and came to DeWitt county when a young girl with her brother, Judge William Lafferty. The couple continued to live in DeWitt county until 1903, when they moved to Saybrook and then to Holder, where they reside at present.
Mr. Chapin was active in the affairs of early days and held various offices of public trust. For thirty years he was a justice of the peace, and when DeWitt county was first organized under the township system he was chosen township clerk, a position he held until his eyesight compelled him to refuse further election. His first vote was cast for James K. Polk. Mr. Chapin was an honored and respected member of the community in which he lived and an influential factor in the history of his county.
There were four children born to Mr. and Mrs. Chapin, three of whom are living today. There were three boys and all of them became practicing physicians. Dr. C. E. Chapin, of Bloomington, and Dr. H. S. Chapin, of Holder, are both prominent in their profession in their respective localities. Dr. S. L. Chapin was murdered by George Wilkinson at his home in Saybrook four years ago, the murderer afterward dying in the asylum in Jacksonville. The fourth child is now Mrs. M. H. Cottingham*, of Lincoln.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Chapin have always been staunch Presbyterians and prominent in the work of that denomination. Hale and hearty at their advanced ages they are an optimistic couple and look exclusively on the bright side of life. They expect to live many years yet and will certainly have the congratulations and best wishes of their friends on yesterday's anniversary.
Note: Mary Chapin was the wife of Levi Thomas COTTINGHAM.