| DAINS - PACKARD |
Married. At the residence of
the bride's parents on June 6th, 1889 by Rev. W.H.
McCUSKEY, of Frankville; Mr. Morton H. DAINS of Ludlow,
Allamakee Co. Io, and Miss Emma A. PACKARD of Frankville,
Iowa. The newly married pair after taking in the
soldier's encampment at West Union, settled down for the
present until their own house is finished, in a house
belonging to Mr. DAINS' aunt, near his mother's
residence. ~Postville Review, August 17, 1889 -
contributed by S. Ferrall |
| DAMAN -
CALAHAN |
June 3, 1941;
Ruth Cahalan and Leo Daman; St. Pius Church, Cherry Mound
~Allamakee Journal, June 11, 1941
-contributed by Errin Wilker |
| DAMAN
- CLARKE |
Marriage of
Ellen Agnes (Nellie) Clarke and Amos Edward Daman:
This is to certify that Amos Edward Daman and Helen
Clarke were lawfully married on the 12 day of August 1912
According to the rite of the Roman Catholic Church and in
conformity with the laws of the state of Iowa Rev.
Michael Sheehan officiating, in the presence of William
Garin and Gabrielle Merrill Witnesses, as appears from
the marriage register of this church. Dated September 23,
1988. Rev. Duane Raftis, Pastor.
~Marriage certificate from St. Ann - St. Joseph church in
Harpers Ferry - contributed by Jody Howard |
| DAVIDSON -
MINERT |
Married -On
the 5th inst., by Rev R Ricker, Mr Francis E. DAVIDSON to
Miss Elizabeth MINERT. ~Waukon Standard, April 22,
1869 - contributed by Bob Hoy |
| DAVIS -
FLACK |
Mr. Cerns Ora
Davis and Miss Gladys Marie Flack, of Waterville, were
married Wednesay, May 17, 1933, at the home of Reverend
R.L. Van Nice. They will make their home near
Waterville. ~Waukon Republican and Standard, May
24,1933 - contributed by Errin Wilker |
| DAVIS - HOWES |
Married. By Rev. LAUGHRAN at
his residence in Waukon, Sept. 8th, 1880, Mr. John DAVIS,
of Myron, and Mrs. Dr. A.D. HOWES, of Delphos, Kansas. ~Postville
Review, Sept. 25, 1880 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| DAVIS - VAUGHN |
Married. At Waukon, July
8th, by Rev. R. Smith, Mr. JAMES C. DAVIS, of Patch
Grove, Wis., and Miss NETTIE R. VAUGHN, of Linton twp. ~Postville
Review, July 10, 1884 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| DAVIS - WEGNER |
Married. At the
Congregational parsonage in this city on Thursday evening
last, the Rev. L.W. Wiltberger spake the words that
joined in holy wedlock Mr. Ralph C. Davis and Miss Marie
L. Wegner, a twain of Postville's best known and most
highly respected young people. Following the ceremony the
happy couple were spirited away in a car to McGregor
where they took the night train for Des Moines on a brief
honeymoon trip. Both these young people are so well and
favorably known in Postville and surrounding country as
to make any encomiums we might offer wholly superfluous.
Mr. and Mrs. Davis will settle down to housekeeping in
the Mrs. Simpson residence, where the Herald
hopes they may live long and prosper. ~Postville
Herald, July 2, 1920 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| DAWES - LASSEY |
Married. At the residence of
the bride's mother in Postville on October 19th, 1875, by
Rev. C.A. MARSHALL, Mr. H.P. DAWES to Miss Sarah LASSEY.
~Postville Review, October 20, 1875 -
contributed by S. Ferrall |
| DAYTON - PRIOR |
Married. At the residence of
E.H. PRIOR, in this city, on Wednesday, May 16th, 1894,
at 1 o'clock, p.m. Mr. Charles A. DAYTON, of Oelwein and
Miss Nellie, daughter of Mr. John PRIOR, of Postville.
The couple took the 4:45 train for Oelwein, their future
home, and a host of friends wish that their cup of
happiness and prosperity may be filled to overflowing.
The Review extends congratulations and wishes them
well. ~Postville Review, May 19, 1894 -
contributed by S. Ferrall |
| DEAL - DOBSON |
Nelson Deal and Taca Dobson
were married at the residence of the pastor, on Dec. 21,
1879 by Rev. R. Laughlin. Both parties from Post twp.
~likely Postville Review - contributed by S.
Ferrall |
| DEE -
STOCK |
Waukon- Zion
Evangelical and Reformed church provided the setting
Saturday for the marriage of Miss Carol Stock, daughter
of the Earl W. Stocks, to Donald L. Dee, son of the
Leonard Dees of Lansing. The ceremony was performed at
7:30 by the Rev. William E. Odenbach. Mrs. Richard Binder
of Davenport attended her sister as matron of honor and
bridesmaids were Mrs. Francis Garrett of Lansing and Miss
Margery Flage of Waukon. Attending the bridegroom was
Lawrence Reinke of Albia, best man, and Dale Hartong and
Kenneth Leppert, both of Lansing. Richard Binder, Robert
Stock, Robert Leppert and Curtis Gramlich, ushers. A
reception was given in the Fellowship hall. The bride
attended the American Institute of Commerce in Davenport
and has been employed by the Veterans Memorial hospital.
Mr. Dee farms with his father. ~Cedar Rapids Gazette;
March 15, 1959 - contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich |
| DEILY - MCNAMARA |
Married. On the 25th inst.,
at Ossian, Mr. E. DEILY and Miss Lillie McNAMARA by Rev.
L. P. MATHEWS. ~Postville Review, January 27,
1877 - contributed by Mary Durr |
| DEMAY - MARTI 
|
Miss Janet Marti of
Davenport and daughter of Mrs. Esther Marti and the
late Willard Marti, became the bride of Mr. Kenneth DeMay
of Moline, Ill. and son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DeMay of
Annawan, Ill. at one o'clock Saturday at Immaculate
Conception Church in Lansing with the Rt. Rev Msgr. Henry
Scharphoff officiating. Attendants were the groom's
sister, Miss Carol DeMay as maid of honor, the bride's
sister, Mrs. Donald Andre and Miss Marion Cousins as
bridesmaids. Mr. Daniel DeMay served his brother as best
man and groomsmen were Mr. Donald Andre and Mr. Francis
Schaefer. Given in marriage by her grandfather,
Mr. Ben Decker of Church. The bride's gown was of
Chantilly type lace and bridal tulle over net and satin.
The fitted bodice had scalloped sabrina neckline with
irredescent trim and long fitted sleeves. The full
bouffant skirt of lace featured alternating tiers of
rufled lace and tulle extending to a chapel train. A
fingertip veil was held in place by a crown of sequins
and rhinestones. Her flowers were a white orchid on a
white Bible and streamers of stephanotis. The bridesmaids
wore cocktail length dresses of mist blue irredescent
satin. The elongated fitted bodice had bateau neckline,
cap sleeves and wide crushed cummerbunds of silver satin
caught by a satin rose at center front and full shirred
skirt. There blush veils were held by a plateau hat edged
in nylon ruffles and their flowers were garland bouquets
of bronze mums. The bride's mother wore blue and the
groom's mother a blue print and each used black
accessories. Following the ceremony a reception
was held for 150 relatives and friends in the city hall
with Mrs. Everett Dawson as dining room hostess. Miss
Mary Vorheis of Davenport had charge of the guest
book and Mrs. Lloyd Schneider of Waukon cut the cake.
Tables were decorated with fall flowers. In the evening
the happy couple left on a wedding trip to Chicago.
The bride is a graduate of the Lansing high school
and the American Institute of Commerce in Davenport and
at present employed as a bookkeeper at the Crescent
Electric Supply Company there. Her husband is a graduate
of the Annawan high school and at present employed as a
Expeditor at the John Deere Mallable Works in East
Moline, Ill. ~newspaper clipping, undated -
contributed by Ellen Lott [note: if you know the date of
this wedding please contact the Allamakee co. coordinator
so it can be added to this marriage] |
| DETERS
- CLAY |
Manchester
Miss Charlene Marie Clay, became the bride of
David Harold Deters, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Deters of
Waukon, Saturday at United Methodist church. The Rev.
Walter Dimmlich performed the 2:30 ceremony. The bride,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Clay, wore a gown of
knit lace styled with a jewel neckline, full sleeves and
an A-line skirt with a chapel-length train. Her
elbow-length veil was caught to a Camelot cap of matching
lace and her flowers were a colonial arrangement of
Tropicana roses. Maid of honor was Marlene Clay, twin
sister of the bride. Also attending were; Mrs. Bill Iwen,
sister of the bridegroom and Miss Jane Hanselman. Their
Empire gowns were in apple green and white and featured
jewel necklines and puff sleeves. Each carried a single
yellow rose. The bridegroom was served by his twin
brother, Michael Deters, as best man, Ron Clay, brother
of the bride, and Bill Goettsch. Guests were seated by
Mr. Iwen, Jim Wilson and Bill Sibley. Flower girl and
ringbearer were Lisa and Bryan Iwen. A reception was
given in the church social rooms with Mr. and Mrs.
Herbert Haas, Oelwein, as hosts. On return from a wedding
trip to northern Minnesota, the newlyweds will reside in
Iowa City where Mr. Deters will work on his PH. D. degree
and serve as a teaching assistant at the University of
Iowa. He attended Dubuque Theological seminary. His bride
attended the U. of I. and has been employed by the
Winneshiek County Memorial hospital in Decorah.
~Cedar Rapids Gazette, June 10, 1973
contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich |
| DELL -
MEYER |
Wilhelm Dell
and Bertha Meyer, married November 29, 1889 by Pastor
John Gass. ~St. Paul Lutheran Church records -
contributed by Steven W. Bareis |
| DEREMO -
WHITE |
Thayles
Deremo of Elon and Miss White of Yellow River were
married last Thursday in Waukon by C. S. Stilwell. In the
evening Thayles parents invited a large number of young
people in and dancing, music and games were indulged in
and a splendid time was had until a late hour next
morning. We join in wishing the newly wedded couple much
happiness in the future. ~Waukon Standard, March
6, 1890 - contributed by Mary Durr; note: this article
was sent to my mother by Evelyn Rudolf. Evelyn is
connected to the White-Ewing genealogy and says Miss
White is Charles W. White's daughter. |
| DILLE -
CLAUSON |
A big
Norwegian wedding took place February 13, 1897 in
Waterloo Township, the high contracting parties being
Martin Dille and Miss Clara Clauson. ~Allamakee Journal, Lansing, Iowa - contributed by Errin
Wilker |
| DIXON -
FITZGERALD |
Joseph Dixon
and Miss Stacia Fitzgerald, both of Hanover, were married
May 31, by Father McCullough. They left on a honeymoon
trip to the Omaha Trans-Mississippi Exposition. ~Allamakee
Journal, June 1898, Lansing, Iowa - contributed by Errin
Wilker |
| DODGE - KERR |
On Feb. 8th, 1882 at the
residence of the bride's father near Postville, by the
Rev. C.S. NEWHALL, Mr. Joel DODGE, of Jasper Co., to Miss
Asenath KERR of Postville. ~Postville Review,
Feb. 11, 1882 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
DOEHLER -
PAULSON

L-R: Mabel Doehler,
Adolph Mathis, Annie Paulson, William Doehler, Otto
Intlekofer, Dora Mathis |
Mr. William
Doehler, of Village Creek, and Miss Annie Paulson, of
this city, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at
the Catholic Church yesterday morning at 9 oclock.
Father Brady tied the knot that made them one before a
Nuptial High Mass and they were attended by two couples,
Mr. Otto Intlekofer and Miss Dora Mathis and Mr. Adolph
Mathis and Miss Mabel Doehler. The attendants save Mr.
Intlekofer were the grooms nieces and nephew. The
bride was becomingly gowned in pale blue, carrying white
flowers, and looked most charming. The bridesmaids were
attired in white costumes and the men wore the
conventional black, making altogether one of the
prettiest wedding parties that ever graced Immaculate
Conception Church. After the ceremony the happy couple
repaired to the home on North Second Street, where
congratulations were extended and a most bounty full
dinner partaken of by relatives and a few intimate
friends. The bride is a most amiable and sensible young
lady, possessed of good qualities of head and heart and
will make a loving helpmate for the husband of her
choice. The groom is a young business man of excellent
character, being associated with his brother Gus, in the
milling business, and we believe well worthy the woman he
has chosen to love and protect. They will make their home
at Village Creek where the best wishes of a host of
friends, the Journal included, accompany them.
~Allamakee Journal, Febuary 4, 1903 - contributed by Sharon Stendel Pratt
(granddaughter-in-law of Annie's sister, Ella Paulson
Pratt), photo from the collection of Melvina Klier, grand
niece of Mr. Doehler |
| DOHERTY - GUILFOIL |
Lansing friends have
received cards announcing the marriage in Chicago on
Saturday, Feb. 15, of Miss Mary Margaret Guilfoil and Mr.
Russell Edward Doherty. The brides parents are Mr.
and Mrs. Dwight Dudley Guilfoil and the latter will be
remembered as a former Lansing girl, Miss Margaret
Gilroy. The young people will reside in Chicago, and this
paper joins old friends of the mother in congratulations
and best wishes. ~Allamakee Journal, February
19, 1941, Lansing Locals column ~contributed by Ann
Krumme |
| DONLAN
- METTILLE |
Waukon
St. Patricks Catholic church provided the setting
Saturday at 10:30 for the marriage of Miss Mary Ann
Mettille and James Donlan, son of the Raymond Donlans of
Ridgeway. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Joseph
J. Slepicka. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Mettille, chose an A-line gown of organza and lace styled
with a square neckline, elbow-length sleeves and a chapel
train. A floral, headpiece held her elbow-length veil and
her flowers were orchids and stephanotis in a cascade
bouquet. Miss Nancy Donlan, sister of the bridegroom
served as maid of honor and Miss Cathy Werner was
bridesmaid. They wore Empire gowns of blue with lace
bodices and crepe skirts and carried bouquets of
gladiolus. Francis Mettille, brother of the bride; was
best man and Clem Donlan was groomsman. John Colsch and
Joseph OConnor ushered. A dinner and reception were
given in the church parlors. Upon return from a trip to
Canada, the couple will be at home in Waterloo. Mrs.
Donlan, a graduate of the St. Joseph Mercy school of
nursing in Dubuque, has employed by the Waukon Veterans
hospital. Her husband works for the John Deere Co.
~Cedar Rapids Gazette; August 7, 1967 -contributed
by Diana Henry Diedrich |
| DOOLAN - BEUCHER |
We are told that John DOOLAN
and Carrie BEUCHER were united in matrimony at the
Catholic church, Clermont, Wednesday. ~Postville
Review, Dec 11, 1886 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| DIXON
- FITZGERALD |
Joseph Dixon
married Stacia Fitzgerald, Hanover, Allamakee co. ~no
source given -contributed by Mary Kay Gleisner |
| DIXON
- SULLIVAN |
Oliver Dixon
married Katherine Sulllivan Oct. 20,1903 in Wexford,
Allamakee co. ~no source given -contributed by Mary Kay
Gleisner |
| DIXON
- McNERNEY |
Wm. Dixon
married Catherine McNerney Feb. 8,1875 in Dorchester,
Allamakee co. ~no source given - contributed by Mary Kay
Gleisner |
| DONELAN -
DUNGAN |
Anthony
Donelan and Esther Dungan (Duncan) married March 31,
1981, by Pastor Thomas Boilson at Wexford Catholic
Church. ~Certificate of Marriage - contributed by Jean M.
Perez |
| DOUGHERTY - PHALEN |
Hugh DOUGHERTY took a wife
in the comely Miss Lizzie PHALEN, of Postville. ~Postville
Review, Waukon items column, January 26, 1884 -
contributed by S. Ferrall |
| DOUGHERTY
- McCRODEN |
Celia
McCroden (dau of Michael McCroden and Elizabeth Waldron)
m Michael H. Dougherty 23 Sep 1890. ~St. Mary's church
records (Lycurgus), currently being held at the
Immaculate Conception rectory in Lansing - contributed by
Kathy Ward |
| DOUGLAS - SANDERS |
Married. Mr. C.M. DOUGLAS to
Miss Ellen SANDERS, both of Postville. They were united
Wednesday morning, September 4th, by Rev. GARRISON. Mr.
and Mrs. DOUGLAS have the best wishes of their numerous
friends in Postville. ~Postville Review, October
1, 1873 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| DOUGLASS - EWING 
|
David Wilson Douglass Jr. and Adeline Demanault Ewing
were united in marriage on January 11, 1867. He was born
in Scotland, and is a son of David and Catherine
Douglass. Adeline was born in Perry county, Indiana, and
is a daughter of James B. Ewing & Elizabeth French.
~contributed by Russell Topel |
| DRESSER - PENNEKE |
Married. In Monona, Sept.
27th, 1892, at the home of the bride, Mr. Wilbur C.
DRESSER and Miss Anna PENNEKE. ~Postville Review,
October 1, 1892 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| DRESSER - SWENSON |
Married. At the residence of
the bride's parents, in Post township, at 12 o'clock
noon, of Feb. 9th, 1898, by Rev. J.Q. DICKENSHEETS, Mr.
A.A. DRESSER and Miss Maria L. SWENSON, all of Post
township. Both of the contracting parties have lived all
their lives near Postville, and are favorably known to
all. The groom is the only son of Alonzo DRESSER,
residing a half mile north of town, and the bride is the
daughter of E. SWENSON, Esq., residing at Bethel.
Invitations were extended to relatives of both families
and a few particular friends, about forty in all.
~Postville Review, February 11, 1898 -
contributed by S. Ferrall |
| DREW - KILPATRICK |
The marriage of Miss Luella,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kilpatrick of Union Prairie
township and James, son of Mrs. And Mrs. Frank Drew of
Winneshiek county, took place yesterday morning at the
West Ridge Catholic church, the pastor, Rev. Father J. F.
McCaffrey, officiating at the ceremony and celebrating a
nuptial mass. ~Allamakee Journal & Lansing Mirror,
October 22, 1930 - contributed by Ann Krumme |
| DREW - RYAN |
E. J. Drew of Decorah and
Mary Ryan were married at West Ridge on Nov. 3rd by
Father Slattery. ~Allamakee Journal, November
17, 1915 ~contributed by Ann Krumme |
| DRISCOLL
- WEYMILLER |
Weymiller-Driscoll
vows spoken at St. Peter's in New Albin
St. Peter's United Church of Christ, New Albin, was the
setting for the October 11, 1986 wedding at 3 p.m. in
which Kimberly Lea Weymiller and Gregg Alan Driscoll
exchanged vows. Rev. Milton J. Kading officiated. Parents
of the couple are Ron and Lois Weymiller and Tom and
Helen Driscoll. The bride was attended by Joann Perez of
Cedar Rapids, who was matron of honor, and bridesmaids
Debby Crane of New Albin" Sherry Weymiller of La
Crosse, Wis., and Wanda Gordon of Toledo. The groom was
attended by Todd Van Nest of St. Louis, Mo., who was best
man, and groomsmen were Brian Driscoll of Cedar Rapids,
Robert Turnis of Marion and Todd Weymiller of New Albin.
Ushers were Tom Crane of New Albin and Gary Driscoll of
Cedar Rapids. The bride wore a white satin gown trimmed
with silk venise lace and beaded chantilly. It featured
long lace bishop sleeves, a lace collar on a high neck,
English net yoke and a semi-cathedral train of
chantilly lace. Elizabeth Crane was flower girl.
Ringbearers were Jason Crane of New Albin and Dustin
Rhodes of Marion. Jane Staggemeyer was organist.
Vocalists were Trish Bulman, Collette Kasten and Colleen
Becker. Following the ceremony a reception was held at
the Opera House in Waukon, with Bonnie and Doug Weymiller
and Robert and Mary Staggemeyer hosting. Audrey Leppert
and Donna Dresselhaus were in charge of the guestbook.
Linda Sires and Shirley Bulman cut the cake. Waitresses
were Lori Dresselhaus, Jennifer Staggemeyer, Jeanette
Waters, Janet and Sheryl Vonderohe. Orpha Weymiller and
Joyce Vonderohe poured coffee. The bride is a 1979
graduate of Kee High School and a 1983 graduate of North
Iowa Area Community College. The groom graduated from
Marion High School in 1981. The couple are making their
home in Marshalltown. The groom is employed by Drugtown
Drug Stores in that city. The bride is a registered nurse
at St. Luke's hospital in Cedar Rapids. ~newspaper
clipping from my grandma's scrapbook - contributed by
Errin Wilker (not related to bride & groom) |
| DUNNING - LYTLE |
The marriage of Mr. D.V.
DUNNING, son of Harrison DUNNING, and Miss Jane LYTLE,
daughter of Matthew Lytle, took place at the residence of
the bride's parents, near Luana, on Wednesday, Feb. 17th,
at 11 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev.
S.FISHER, of Luana. Upwards of 125 guests were present
and partook of an excellent dinner furnished for the
occasion. One noticable feature of the gathering was the
unusual representation of ages. Around the same table
where sat the blushing bride and groom were three
grandmas of the happy couple, also the great aunt and
uncle of the groom. It is seldom that hoary age and
beautiful youth are thus permitted to mingle in such
festivities. Those present from a distance were: Mr. and
Mrs. BRANCH and O.D. OATHOUT, of Elkader; Mother JAMISON,
of Waukon; Mr. and Mrs. T.C. HALL, of Edgerton, Wis.; Mr.
and Mrs. WARNER and Mr. and Mrs. HARRIS, of Postville;
Miss FONDA, of Stacyville, and Mr. and Mrs. HOWARD, of
Monona. Presents also came from Jennie and Ivy LYTLE, of
Mt. Vernon; Mr. and Mrs. HOLLIDAY, Fairbault, Minn.; and
Mrs. W.L. SNYDER, Toledo, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. DUNNING
intend after a short wedding trip to settle on the old
OATHOUT homestead, where they will begin married life. ~Postville
Review, February 20, 1886 - contributed by S.
Ferrall |
| DUNNING - PEARSON |
Henry DUNNING and Miss
Mattie PEARSON, of Hardin, were united in the holy bonds
of matrimony, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. G.W. PEARSON, on Saturday evening of last week, Rev.
ACKERMAN, of Luana, officiating. The Review
extends congratulations and wishes the happy pair long
life and happiness. ~Postville Review, March 18,
1893 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| DUPUIS - TRIPP |
Charles F. DUPUIS and
Estella TRIPP were married last Friday evening in
Postville at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. A.
TRIPP. The parties are all of Postville. They will occupy
a portion of J.H. SANDER's residence north of the
congregatonal church. ~Postville Review, May 23,
1885 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| DURNO - ESTELL |
Married. At the residence of
the brides parents, in Belvidere, Ill. Sept, 13th, 1883,
by the Rev. J. COKEN, John DURNO to Miss Lucinda E.
ESTELL. ~Postville Review, September 22, 1883 -
contributed by S. Ferrall |
| DURNO - LUKENBILL |
Married. At the residence of
the bride's parents, in Ossian, Iowa, on Wednesday,
February 9th, 1898, by Rev. S.W. POLLARD, Mr. Wm. E.
DURNO and Miss Elizabeth LUKENBILL, all of Postville.
Both the contracting parties are well and favorably known
in this community, having grown to man and womanhood in
our midst, and that their path in this holy union may be
strewn with sunshine instead of shadow, and that health,
wealth and prosperity may be with you through all the
coming time is the worst the Review would wish
you, and a host of friends will join us in it. Mr. and
Mrs. Durno will begin housekeeping at once in the John
MOIR residence, corner of Military and Post streets which
has already been elegantly refitted and furnished. ~Postville
Review, February 11, 1898 - contributed by S.
Ferrall |
| DURNO - PLATT |
A very pretty wedding,
simple in its arrangements, but withal a delighful and
impressive nuptial event, was that of Miss Birdie M.
Platt and Edwin Pearl Durno, of Postville, Iowa, who
united their fortunes in the sacred ties of marriage at
the residence of the brides mother, Mrs. Mary Platt, 18
W. Fourteenth street, Monday evening -- says the Dubuque
Times. The nuptials were solemnized in the presence
of their relatives only, the bride and groom being
unattended. The Rev. Hugh D. [?Atchison] of St. Luke's
Methodist Episcopal church, spoke the words which joined
the happy couple together for life. The congratulations
and best wishes of all present were tendered at he
conclusion of the ceremony. The colors of the nuptials
were pink and white and htis scheme was carried
throughout the decorations. The parlors were profuse in
American Beauties, carnations and maiden hair ferns. the
table in the dining room was most tastefully decorated
with carnations and ferns and from the table to the
chandelier were festooned bands of pink and white, making
a pretty effect. Exquisite refreshments were served by
Boldt. the bride was very pretty in her gown of blue silk
crepe with trimmings of panne velvet to match and rainbow
chiffon and embroidered applique. She carried American
beauty roses. The bride is the second daughter of Mrs.
Mary Platt and of the late I.M. Platt, who for many years
was one of Dubuque's leading business men and most highly
respected citizens. she was born and reared in Dubuque
and is a young woman of sweet disposition and charming
manner. The groom is well known in this city, which was
his home for nine years, during which time he was with
the firm Christman & Healey. He is a young man of the
highest character and manly qualities. Both young people
have a wide acquaintanceship and are held in inestimable
esteem by all their friends. If it were necessary this
fact was attested by the many beautiful and costly
remembrances received by the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Durno
departed on the Milwaukee for Postville, where Mr.
[wrinkle in paper] hardware firm of [wrinkle ?Durno]
& Nicolay. They will make that city their future
home. The guests from out of the city were Mr. and Mrs.
George L. Durno, parents of the groom, of Springville,
Iowa; Mrs. G.C. Sumerfield, sister of the bride, and
daughter, Miriam, Miss Carrie Witkowsky, Miss Pauline
Harris and Mark Platt, brother of the bride, all of
Chicago. [remainder cut off] ~Postville Review,
March 20, 1903 - contributed by S. Ferrall |