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McADAM - MOTT	At the home of the bride in Postville, Dec. 3rd, 1878, by Rev. G.W. PRATT, Mr. Jas. McADAM and Miss Mary A. MOTT, all of Postville, Iowa. The Review was kindly remembered with a bountiful supply of rich cake for which the happy couple have our most sincere thanks. The union is more than ordinarily felicitous and happy. Both the contracting parties have been long and favorably known to Postville society, and it is no flattery to say that they have always stood at the head of that society. Anything that we could say would not add to the estimation in which they are held by those who have known them much longer and more intimately than we have. In each of their spheres they have maintained a position seldom equalled and never excelled. In all the varied relations of life they may be safely held up as models for the young ladies and gentlemen of our country. Such a union of hearts and hands must be a pride to the relatives and a gratification to the friends. It is the humble wish of the Review that the storms of life may be tempered to them and all that measure of happiness possible in a world of care may be theirs to enjoy. Bon voyage. ~Postville Review, December 7, 1878 - contributed by S. Ferrall
McARDLE - unknown	Fred McARDLE, the genial fireman on the freight train of this branch of the B.C.R. & N.R.R. has recently been down to Illinois and got married. His wife will be up next week. He has rented Ed. WILSON's house. ~Postville Review, August 2, 1884 - contributed by S. Ferrall
McCABE - HURM	Louis McCabe (son of Francis Kennedy McCabe) married Kathryn Casilda Hurm (daughter of David W. Hurm & Nellie Kelly) on 2 Jun 1920 at Immaculate Conception Church. Ceremony performed by Rev. GL Haxmere. Witnesses: Charles Hurm & Imelda McCabe ~Marriage Record: Allamakee Co: Register 11, page 195 - contributed by CJ Bowden
McCLELLAND - FAIR	MARRIED. At Monona, Oct. 7, 1884, at the home of the bride's parents Miss Annie FAIR to P.W. McCLELLAND, both of this place. The happy couple took the Tuesday train to Chicago. ~Postville Review, October 18, 1884 - contributed by S. Ferrall
McGHEE - COOK	Married, at the residence of the bride's parents, in Post township, on Thursday morning, Oct 12, 1893, by Rev. MILLER, of Castalia, Mr. Elmer A. McGHEE and Miss Mertie COOK, both of Post township. Thus are another pair of Allamakee county's best and most highly respected young people joined together in that most scared relation, and that their pathway all along life's journey may be strewn with choicest flowers is the wish of the Review and a host of other friends of Elmer and Mertie. The happy couple took a short trip to Lawler to visit friends. ~Postville Review, October 21, 1893 - contributed by S. Ferrall
McGHEE - EATON	Married - At Waukon, Iowa, Dec. 10th, 1869 by C.S. Stilwell Esq., Mr. Lucius McGhee to miss Ruth Eaton. ~Waukon Standard, December 9, 1869 - contributed by Jan Miller
McGHEE - JENNYWINE	Married. At the residence of the bride's parents, in Jefferson twp., on Sunday May 17th, Mr. Jas. H. McGHEE and Miss Sophia JENNYWINE were united in marriage. They have taken up their residence in Postville. ~Postville Review, May 23, 1885 - contributed by S. Ferrall
McGILVER - OWEN	MARRIED. At the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. O.W. OWEN, near Fletcher, Io., Nov. 24th, by Rev. Mr. HAYDEN, Mr. Lile McGILVER to Miss Alice V. OWEN. Quite a number of relatives and friends were present at the wedding and presented them with a goodly number of nice and appropriate presents. Of Mr. McGILVER we know nothing, but that he has secured an estimable young lady and a good wife. They will occupy Mr. McGILVER's residence near Fletcher. ~Postville Review, December 18, 1886 - contributed by S. Ferrall
McLEAN - KERR	MARRIED. At the residence of the bride's parents near Postville, March 3rd, 1887, by the Rev. J.W. FERNER, Mr. S. Hart McLEAN to Miss Lavina KERR, of Henderson Prairie. A pleasant company had gathered in response to the fascination of a wedding invitation, of all ages from the child of a year to the gray haired sire of eighty-five winters. At the appointed time the bride appeared, neatly attired in electric blue and taking a position facing the company, with the man of her choice -- was made one in a neat brief ceremony. [a description of the festivities followed] Mr. and Mrs. McLEAN will soon make their home in Michigan on a fruit farm. The best wishes of all go with this worthy couple.~Postville Review, March 12, 1887 - contributed by S. Ferrall
McLOUGHLIN - DANAHER	Wm McLOUGHLIN and Mararet DANAHER, marriage certificate. ~Waukon Standard, April 8, 1869 - contributed by Bob Hoy
McMARTIN - BOLLMAN	At the residence of M.A. BOLLMAN, on Thursday, Sept 27th, 1888, by Rev. W.D. HARTSOUGH, Mr. Amos McMARTIN and Miss Rena BOLLMAN, all of Winneshiek Co. Iowa. ~Postville Review, October 6, 1888 - contributed by S. Ferrall
McMILLAN - BYRNES	Waukon – In a ceremony performed Saturday at 22 in St. Mary’s church, Miss Elizabeth Byrnes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Garland Byrnes of Dorchester, became the bride of Robert McMillan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald McMillan of Stanley. The Rev. Vincent Simon officiated. Fashioned in Taffeta, the bride’s gown was styled with a scalloped neckline appliquéd with Alecon lace and pearls. The skirt, marked with the same lace, extended into a chapel train. Her fingertip veil was held to a crown of seed pears and sequins and she carried a crescent bouquet of red roses. Miss Margaret Byrnes, of Minneapolis, maid of honor for her sister, wore a dress of sapphire blue silk organza over taffeta with a matching bow headpiece. She carried an arrangement of white mums. Richard Rau of Oelwein was best man. Eldon Ingamells of Stanley and Dennis Byrnes of Dorchester seated the guests. Two hundred guests attended a reception given in the church hall. The bride was graduated from Mercy hospital school of nursing at Dubuque. She is employed by Schoitz hospital at Waterloo. The bridegroom farms near Stanley, where the couple will make their home. ~Cedar Rapids Gazette, Sepember 9, 1962 - contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich
McNEIL - PALAS	At St. Bridget's Catholic church in this city at 5:30 o'clock on Wednesday morning April 30th, occurred the marriage of Mr. Daniel McNeil and Miss Anora Palas, Rev. Father Clune tying the nuptial knot. Following the ceremony the wedding party repaired to the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Palas, where an elaborate breakfast was served, after which the bridal couple left by auto for West Union, where they boarded the Rock Island Passenger for Cedar Rapids and other points. On their return they will settle down to housekeeping in their beautifullyfurnished home in this city. The contracting parties are among Postville's most widely known and highly respected young people, and with their myriad friends the Review joins in extending to them its kindliest wishes for health, happiness and prosperity. ~Postville Review, May 2, 1913 - contributed by Mary Durr
MACKEY - DEERING	MARRIED. At the M.E. parsonage on Friday evening, Feb 20, 1885 by Rev. McKIM, Mr. Oliver MACKEY and Laura A. DEERING. It was a quiet wedding, only a few friends being present. ~Postville Review, February 28, 1885 - contributed by S. Ferrall
MACKLENBURG - KUHSE	Hymeneal Happenings. On Wednesday morning, Oct. 22nd, at ten o'clock, at St. Paul's Lutheran church in this city occurred the marriage of Mr. William Macklenburg and Miss Freida Kuhse, the Rev. E. Bockelman officiating. ~Postville Review, October 24, 1902 - contributed by S. Ferrall
MADARY - PETTIT	Geo. C. MADARY and Miss Edna B. PETTIT were married Tuesday. ~Postville Review, October 17, 1891- contributed by S. Ferrall
MADDEN - McCORMACK	A double wedding, at the home of Rev. R.D. McCormack, Jan. 1, 1891, by Rev. BISSELL, D.D., president of Upper Iowa University; Miss Nettie G. McCORMACK to Mr. Edward W. MADDEN and Miss Florence I. McCormack to Mr. George S. Reid. Mr. and Mrs. MADDEN will go to Los Angelos, Cal., the last of January, to reside. ~Postville Review, January 10, 1891 - contributed by S. Ferrall
MAGEE - MILLER	A very pretty wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miller of this city on Wednesday evening, September 18, 1912, when his sister, Miss Jessie M. Miller, of Seattle, Washington,was married to Mr. Rupert Magee of Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. At the appointed hour, six o'clock, the mellow music of the wedding march pealed forth softly from the piano, Miss Blanche Durno presiding, the bridal couple took their places behind an altar of roses, where the Rev. W.J. McVettie, pastor of the First Episcopal church of Decorah, in a most impressive manner performed the nuptial ceremony agreeably to the beautiful and solemn rites of his church, in the presence of the assembled relatives and friends. A conspicuous and appropriate decoration above the wedding altar was the Stars and Stripes and the Union Jack, one the loved emblem of the bride's country, the other the cherished flag of the groom, emblematic of the fact that the union just consummated marked the joining of a United States maiden to a Canadian man and that while each might always love their own flag most, each would forever respect the others rights and there should be no friction, for they would love each other best of all. Following the usual season for congratulations a splendid wedding super was served and heartily enjoyed, afterwhich a happy social season ensued until the eleven o'clock Milwaukee passenger bore Mr. and Mrs. Magee Chicago ward on their wedding trip. They will be "at home" after Nov. 1st, Brandon, Manitoba. The contracting parites are but little known here, but those who have met them speak most graciously of them. They are friends of our friends, and as such we join in sending heartiest, well wishes for a long and happy wedded life. Out of town guests were -- Mr. and Mrs. Edson Sewell, New Hampton; Mr.and Mrs. S. Stafford, Mrs. M. Stafford, Monona; Mrs. C. Bowen, Mrs. C. Buck, Mrs. C. Deloss, Mrs. S. Grady, Mrs. G. Dean, Gerald Dean - McGregor; Mrs. W. Evans, Elkader; Rev and Mrs. W.F. McVettie, Decorah. ~Postville Review, September 20, 1920 - contributed by S. Ferrall
MAKEPEACE - BUCKNAM	MARRIED. At the residence of the bride's father in Bloomfield twp., Winneshiek county, Iowa, on Thursday evening Nov. 20th, 1884, by Rev. R.D. McCORMACK, Mr. Charles F. MAKEPEACE and Miss Ella May BUCKNAM. ~Postville Review, November 22, 1884 - contributed by S. Ferrall
MANDERSCHEID - WALDRON	Anna Waldron (dau of Peter Waldron and Mary Gavin) m Peter Manderscheid of Lansing, 30 Jan 1906. ~St. Mary's church records (Lycurgus), currently being held at the Immaculate Conception rectory in Lansing - contributed by Kathy Ward
MANNING - BLAKE	Dorchester- St. Mary’s Catholic church provided the setting for the wedding Saturday at 10:30 of Miss Patricia Ann Blake, daughter of Mrs. Patrick Blake and the late Mr. Blake, and George Manning, of Eitzen, Minn., son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Manning of Lansing. The Rev. William O’Brien officiated. The bride chose a gown of lace over taffeta. Her shoulder length veil was caught to a jeweled crown and she carried red roses. Attendants were sister of the bridal couple, Miss Connie Blake of New Hampton, maid of honor; Miss Mary Manning of Lansing and Judy Blake, bridesmaids. Miss Christine Blake was junior bridesmaid. Pat Manning served his brother as best man. Vincent Manning and Edward Blake were groomsmen. Raymond Manning was ring bearer. Ushers were Larry Larson and Kenneth Manning of Waukon. A dinner and reception for 150 guests was given in the church basement. The bride has been employed at the Lansing Button Works. Mr. Manning farms near Eitzen, where they will make their home. ~Cedar Rapids Gazette; May 11, 1965 -contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich
MANNING - WHALEN	Michael F. Manning (son of Thomas Manning & Mary Shandley) married Catherine Whalen (daughter of Kerns Whalen & Caroline Hurm) on 29 Apr 1889 in Allamakee Co. Witness: Mary Whalen. License applied for on 17 Apr 1889. NOTE: Catherine's father's name is spelled Keirnan in marriage record. ~Marriage Record - Allamakee Co: 1880-1893, pg 81 & Marriage Record - Allamakee Co: 1879-1888, pg 124 -contributed by CJ Bowden
MARYATT - LINDBERG	Married at Waukon by Rev. A.M. May, O.H. Maryatt and Miss H.H. Lindberg of New Albin. ~Waukon Standard, May 29, 1873 - contributed by S. Ferrall
MARONDE - MEYER	The following item, clipped from the Cresco Plaindealer, will be of interest to Postville readers: "Tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 9th, occurs the marriage of Mr. Herman F. MARONDE and Miss Amanda F. MEYER, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.A.T. MEYER, of Davis Corners." ~Postville Review, October 12, 1895 - contributed by S. Ferrall
MARQUARDT - ROBERTS	MARRIED. in Postville, June 5th, Mr. Charles G. MARQUARDT of Des Moines, to Miss Libbie R. ROBERTS, of Postville. The couple took the Burlington train for their future home at Des Moines. ~Postville Review, June 8, 1889 - contributed by S. Ferrall
MARSTON - CARITHERS	At the residence of the bride's parents, Sept. 6th, Arthur F. MARSTON to Jennie M. CARITHERS. They will soon be at home in Postville. ~Postville Review, 9/12/1885 - contributed by S. Ferrall
MARTENS - BLUMHAGEN	Theodore Martens and Johanna Blumhagen, married June 18, 1886 by Pastor John Gass. ~St. Paul Lutheran Church records - contributed by Steven W. Bareis
MARTENS - REINHART	MARRIAGE. At the Lutheran parsonage, four o'clock Wednesday afternoon Rev. R. KUEHNE united in marriage Mr. Richard MARTENS and Miss Anna REINHART. The witnesses were Frank LINDERBAUM and Ella MARTENS. The young couple will live in the second house of Theodore MARTENS. ~Postville Review, June 4, 1909 - contributed by S. Ferrall
MATHIS - EVANSON	Decorah - At St. Benedict's Catholic church Monday morning, Miss Charlotte Evanson, Decorah, daughter of Mrs. Oscar Evanson, Harpers Ferry, and Raymond Mathis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Mathis, Harpers Ferry, were united in marriage, Rev. Fr. Daniel O'Sullivan performing the ceremony. Miss Betty Seering was bridesmaid, and William Mathis, cousin of the groom, was best man. The bride has been employed in the Donlon pharmacy, Decorah. The groom is engaged in farming near Harpers Ferry, where they will live. ~Waterloo Sunday Courier, January 19, 1950 - contributed by S. Ferrall
MATHIS - TROENDLE	June 3, 1941; Anna Troendle and Delbert Mathis; Immaculate Conception Church, Lansing ~Allamakee Journal, June 11, 1941 -contributed by Errin Wilker
MATOON - STOEHR	Hon. L.B. MATTOON, of Elgin, present state senator for this district, and Miss Lillie STOEHR were married recently. ~Postville Review, November 24, 1888 - contributed by S. Ferrall
MAUSS - BLAKE	A pretty wedding was solemnized at St. Mary’s church, Dorchester, yesterday morning at 9 o’clock when Miss Beatrice Blake became the bride of Mr. Cornelius Mauss of New Albin. Father Brogan, resident pastor, pronounced the wedding vows an offered the nuptial mass. Attendants were Miss Mary Hammel, a cousin of the groom, and Mr. John Blake, brother of the bride. Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was enjoyed at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Blake, of near Dorchester. In the evening a wedding reception and dance was given in their honor at Dreamland Ballroom, New Albin. Mr. Mauss is the youngest son of Mrs. Florence Mauss of New Albin where the new home will be made. He is engaged in the produce business with his brother there. This paper joins their many friends in extending congratulations to the happy couple. ~Allamakee Journal and Lansing Mirror, February 19, 1941 - contributed by Ann Krumme
MAUSS - TROENDLE	Lucille Troendle and Bernard Mauss. Married June 20, 1939 in Lansing, Iowa. Attendants: Mark Mauss and Dorothy (Ferring) Schwartzhoff.   Photo L-R: Mark Mauss, Dorothy (Ferring) Schwartzhoff, Lucille (Troendle) Mauss and Bernard Mauss. ~local newspaper - contributed by Errin Wilker
MAY - STODDARD	A neat wedding card announces the marriage at Waukon, on Wednesday, of Robert Bruce May and Lucy Taylor Stoddard. The Review extends congratulations. ~Postville Review, October 7, 1893 ~contributed by S. Ferrall -- Married on October 4, 1893 at the home of the bride's parents, R. Bruce May and Miss Lucy Stoddard. A.M. May tied the nuptial knot. ~The Democrat, Waukon, Oct. ?, 1893 ~contributed by S. Ferrall
MAY - YEOMAN	Married - At Waukon, Nov 20, 1868, by Rev. R Ricker, Mr Charles K. May to Miss Adel Yeoman. ~Waukon Standard, Nov. 25, 1868 - contributed by Bob Hoy
MECOTA - SCHULER	MARRIED. At the Catholic church in Postville on Feb 11th, Mr. John MECOTA of Spillville and Miss Katie SCHULER of Grand Meadow twp. ~Postville Review, February 15, 1890 - contributed by S. Ferrall
MEDARY - HALE	We are pleased to note the marriage of E.F. MEDARY, of the Waukon Democrat, and Miss Emily H. HALE, of Waukon, May 2nd. May much joy, happiness and prosperity await them. ~Postville Review, May 5, 1888 - contributed by S. Ferrall
MEIER - FOELS	Married. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. C. Foels in Post township, at 12 o'clock, noon, on Feb. 25th, occurred the marriage of their daughter, Miss Amanda, to Christ Meier. Witnesses-- Miss Mary Meyer and Otto Foels. Rev. R. Kuehns officiated. With the many friends of the parties the Review joins in extending them its best wishes. ~Postville Review, February 27, 1914 - contributed by S. Ferrall
MEIER - HARNACK	Louis Heinrich Meier and Emma Harnack, married October 8, 1887 by Pastor John Gass. ~St. Paul Lutheran Church records - contributed by Steven W. Bareis
MEIER - HINSCH	Chris F. Meier, son of C.W. Meier, of Post township, was married at Farmersburg, on Wednesday of this week, to an estimable young lady of that place. Most of the relatives from here attended the wedding, which was an enjoyable affair. The Review extends cordial greeting to the happy pair. [note: name of bride not given] ~Postville Review, October 22, 1897 - contributed by S. Ferrall ~update, identifying the bride - Christian F. Meier married Claudina Caroline Marie Hinsch on Oct. 20, 1897 at Farmersburg - contributed by Grace (Benjegerdes) Keir
MEIER - SHEEHY	At St. Bridget's Catholic church in this city at six o'clock on Wednesday morning, April 29, 1914, occurred the marriage of Mr. George Meier and Miss Christina M. Sheehy, both of this city, the Rev. Father J.J. Clune officiating. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Meier and the bride a daughter of Mrs. Anna Thill Sheehy. Both are highly respected young people and the Review joins many friends in the wish that health, happiness and plenty may be theirs abundantly. Immediately after the ceremony the young couple left via the Rock Island on a wedding trip to Chicago, Milwaukee and Minneapolis, after which they well be "at home" in Postville. ~Postville Review, May 1, 1914 - contributed by S. Ferrall
MEINDL - BURKE	Hanover – Miss Judy Burke and Howard Meindl both of Minneapolis were married Saturday at 10:30 in St. Mary’s Catholic church. The Rev. Vincent Simon officiated. Miss Burke is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Burke of Dorchester. Mr. Meindl is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Meindl of Manitowoc, Wis. The bride’s gown was fashioned of nylon organza over taffeta. Her bouffant veil was attached to an orange blossom crown and she carried a cascade of red roses. Three sisters of the bride served as her attendants. Miss Mary Kay Burke of Minneapolis was maid of honor, and Miss Betty Burke of Minneapolis and Miss Sheryl Bresnahan of Cedar Rapids, bridesmaids. Miss Peggy Burke of Dorchester was her sister’s junior bridesmaid. The attendants wore gowns of blue peau de soie and embroidered organza. Their face veils were caught to flowered headpieces and they carried crescents of pink and white carnations. Richard Ess of Minneapolis served as best man Alan Meindl of Green Bay, Wis., brother of the bridegroom and Roy Bollrath of Minneapolis, were groomsmen. Donnie Burke of Dorchester was junior groomsman. Ushers were Dr. James Segeason of Manitowoc, Wis., and John Burke, Bainbridge, Md, brother of the bride. A dinner and reception for 200 guests were given at 12:30 in the Veterans hall at Waukon. Mrs. Meindl has been employed as a laboratory assistant at General Mills, Minneapolis. Her husband, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, is a chemical engineer for General Mills. The couple will make their home in Minneapolis following a trip through Canada. ~Cedar Rapids Gazette; May 11, 1965 -contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich
MEINERS - RUMPH	Miss Lydia Clare Rumph and Mr. George J. Meiners, both of this community, were united in marriage at the Little Brown Church, near Nashua, at 2 p. m. Saturday. The groom’s brother, Alfred Meiners and wife of Eitzen, Minn., accompanied them. En route home they enjoyed supper at Postville an have settled down in Mr. Meiners’ home, the former G. W. Hays residence, with the best of wishes of friends in Waukon and vicinity. ~Allamakee Journal & Lansing Mirror, October 22, 1930 - contributed by Ann Krumme
MEYER - FANGMEIER	Chas. Meyer of Cedar Falls and Emma Fangmeier were married Wednesday evening at the home all the Fritz Fangmeier, by Rev. Bockelman. Thursday the young couple left for Cedar Falls to make their home, and where the groom is employed on a railroad section. The best wishes of many friends attend them. ~Iowa Volksblatt, Nov. 2, 1900 - contributed by S. Ferrall
MEYER - HAHN	Heinrich Wilhelm Meyer and Maria Margaretha Hahn, married July 23, 1882 by Pastor John Gass. ~St. Paul Lutheran Church records - contributed by Steven W. Bareis
MEYER - HAHN	Hermann Friedrich Meyer and Lena Caroline Hahn, married April 28, 1887 by Pastor John Gass. ~St. Paul Lutheran Church records - contributed by Steven W. Bareis
MEYER - HARRIS	Two young Post township people were united in marriage last Tuesday at Waukon by the Rev. R.L. Van Nice. They are Miss Beulah Harris, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Obert Harris, and Vernes Meyer, a son of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Meyer. The young couple will make their home with the parents of the bridegroom. The witnesses were Ruth Harris, a sister of the bride, and Victory Meyer, a brother of the bridegroom. -- Vernas W. Meyer and Miss Beulah Harris, both of Postville, were united in marriage by Rev. Van Nice at his home on October 10. Victor Meyer and Ruth Harris were the attendants. ~both announcements are from The Democrat, Waukon, October 18, 1933 -contributed by S. Ferrall
MEYER - KRAMBEER	Postville – Wedding vows were exchanged Saturday afternoon by Miss Evelyn Krambeer and Dale E. Meyer at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Cora Krambeer. The Rev. Walter T. Martin officiated at the double – ring service. Attending the couple were Leroy Goss of Wes Union and Clarice Aanes of Clermont. A reception was given at the home for members of the immediate families and a few friends of the couple. They will make their home at Postville, where both are employed. ~Cedar Rapids Gazette, June 21, 1953 - contributed by Diana Henry Diedrich
MEYER - OHLOFF	Married. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ohloff in Postville, Feb. 25th, at ten o'clock a.m., occurred the marriage of their daughter, Louise, to Charles W. Meyer. Witnesses -- Charles Ohloff and Miss Leora Brandt. Rev. R. Kuehns officiated. With the many friends of the parties the Review joins in extending them its best wishes. ~Postville Review, February 27, 1914 - contributed by S. Ferrall
MEYER - SASS	Carl Heinrich W. Meyer and Friedericke S. Augusta Sass, married February 15, 1884 by Pastor John Gass. ~St. Paul Lutheran Church records - contributed by Steven W. Bareis
MEYER - SCHROEDER	Friedrich Meyer and Charlotte Schroeder, married June 22, 1883 by Pastor John Gass. ~St. Paul Lutheran Church records - contributed by Steven W. Bareis
MEYER - SENHOLZ	Heinrich Leopold Meyer and Maria Elisabeth Dorothea Senholz, married June 26, 1890 by Pastor John Gass. ~St. Paul Lutheran Church records - contributed by Steven W. Bareis
MEYER - STOPPERAN	Charles Frederick Meyer and Sophia E. Stopperan, married February 24, 1885 by Pastor John Gass. ~St. Paul Lutheran Church records - contributed by Steven W. Bareis
MEYER - unknown	W.H. MEYER, the harness manufacturer, has finally been caught in a net, had the matrimonial halter thrown about his neck and a bridal is the result. May he work easy in the new harness. [note: name of bride not given] ~Postville Review, August 5, 1882 - contributed by S. Ferrall
MEYER - WELZEL	Married. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Welzel on Friday, Feb. 6th, at eleven o'clock a.m., occurred the marriage of their daughter, Malinda, to Mr. Damon Meyer. Witnesses -- Pauline Staadt and Edmund Meyer. The foregoing young couple of this locality are well and favorably known and we join their many friends in the wish that health and happiness may be with them throughout long and useful lives. ~Postville Review, February 13, 1914 - contributed by S. Ferrall
MICHOLS - HURM	John A. Michols married Mary Hurm (daughter of Louis Henry Hurm & Catherine Randolph) on 12 Jun 1927 at Immaculate Conception Church - Wexford. ~no source noted - contributed by CJ Bowden
MIDDENDORF - SIRES	On Tuesday evening, April 23 at 6:30, a quiet wedding was performed in the St. Peter's Evangelical Church when Ruby Sires, eldest daughter of Jim Sires became the bride of Elmer Middendorf, youngest son of George Middendorf. Reverend Florin performed the ceremony and Mr. and Mrs. Frank McKee were the attendants. On Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Walter Middendorf gave a bridal shower in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Middendorf, which was largely attended. They received many useful presents and at an early hour, supper was served. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Middendorf will make their home at his father's in New Albin. ~1940 clipping from unknown paper - contributed by Errin Wilker
MIKELSON - BARNES	Married. At the residence of the bride's father, in Waukon, Friday morning, April 16, 1887, Mr. Otto MIKELSON and Miss Callie BARNES. The bride is the daughter of Dr. T.H. BARNES and is a bright, vivacious and amiable young lady, who has selected for a husband a most worthy and upright young man who for the past two years has occupied the position of salesman at the Chicago Clothing House. The newly wedded couple have gone to Ottumwa to enjoy their honeymoon with relatives there. --Waukon Democrat. ~Postville Review, April 23, 1887 - contributed by S. Ferrall
MILES - GRATTON	William Miles and Anna Gratton, marriage certificate issued. ~Waukon Standard, April 22, 1869 - contributed by Bob Hoy
MILKS - AYERS	Married - October 4, 1869, by Rev. D.S. Starr, at the City Hotel, Waukon, Mr. David F. Milks and Mrs. Mary M. Ayers, both of Lansing. "O' yes, t'was done as smooth as silk, The best of air (Ayer) turned to Milk." ~Waukon Standard, October 7, 1869 - contributed by Jan Miller
MILLER - BLOXHAM	Bell BLOXHAM and Frank MILLER were married Tuesday afternoon in the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank BLOXHAM. Mr. MILLER is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred MILLER. ~Postville Review, June 18, 1915 - contributed by S. Ferrall
MILLER - HARNACK	Fred J. Miller, son of Mrs. Charles H. Huebner, and Miss Huldah Harnack, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Harnack, all of this community, were married Tuesday morning, September 18, at seven o'clock in St. Paul's Lutheran church by the Rev. E. Schmidt. ~Iowa Volksblatt, Friday, Sept 21, 1917 - contributed by S. Ferrall
MILLER - ROUSTER	July 10, 1966 - Rita Rouster and Ronald Miller - Place: St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Postville, Iowa. ~Allamakee Journal, July 20,  1966 -contributed by Errin Wilker
MILLER - SAWYER	Married. At the residence of the bride's mother in Franklin twp., on Dec. 13, 1888 by Rev. W.D. HARTSOUGH, Mr. J.F. MILLER and Miss Annetta SAWYER, both of Franklin twp. ~Postville Review, December 15, 1888 - contributed by S. Ferrall
MOE - HARRUM	Jens Mole married Anna Harrum in Luster, Norway on May 10, 1870. ~from the personal effects of Fern Moe Bresnahan - contributed by Lori Bresnahan
MOE - JOHNSON	Ole Mole married Clara Johnson of Waukon on August 14, 1912. ~from the personal effects of Fern Moe Bresnahan - contributed by Lori Bresnahan
MOE - SWEET	Announcements have been received here of the marriage at Belle Plaine, Kansas, June 8th, of Mr. O.J. Moe and Miss Grace Sweet. Mr. Moe needs no introduction from us. He is one of our industrious, prosperous young men, who has been engaged in the garage business here and at Waukon for the past several years, and is an all-around splendid young man. Miss Sweet is the beautiful daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin A. Sweet of Belle Plaine, and for several years was a successful teacher in the consolidated school here, and it goes without saying that she is well worthy of the man she has won. They are spending their honeymoon on an auto trip through the south and will also visit the world's fair at Chicago. They will be at home to their friends in Waukon after July 1, where their many friends will wish them health, wealth and prosperity. ~Allamakee Journal, Waterville column, Lansing, June 14, 1933 -contributed by Errin Wilker
MOLL - KOEVENIG	MARRIED. At the Catholic Church in Postvlle, on Wednesday morning, Oct. 10th, 1883, by the officiating Priest, Mr. Wm. MOLL and Miss Louisa KOEVENIG, all of Postville. ~Postville Review, October 13, 1883 - contributed by S. Ferrall
MOONEY - KERNAN	Yesterday at Wexford church, Father Laffan tied the nuptial knot for two more of his parishoners, Miss Celia Kernan and Mr. Gene Mooney. The young people have the heartiest congradulations of many friends. ~Allamakee Journal, Waukon and Lansing, Iowa, Wednesday June 15, 1910 -contributed by Mark Kernan
MORGAN - PALMER	Theresa Palmer married Saturday to Chicago Man. Miss Theresa Palmer of Waukon was married Saturday afternoon at 4 o’clock to Harry A. Morgan of Chicago during an informal ceremony solemnized by the Rev. . C. Culver in the Methodist church at Waukon. The couple was unattended but present in the church were a number of relatives and friends. The bride wore a cactus green dress with red and white accessories and shoulder corsage of carnations. Mrs. Charles McGeough of Decorah, nee Mary Toney, sang two solos, “Oh Promise Me” and “ I Love You Truly.” After the ceremony, a dinner was served in the bride’s sister’s home, Mrs. Lawrence Dresser of Postville to 24 guests. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Palmer of Waukon, and is a graduate of Waukon high school and Junior college, and later attended Iowa State Teachers college at Cedar Falls. She has been employed at different times in the auditor’s office of this county and also has served as a governess in Chicago. The groom is a son of Mrs. Harry A. Morgan Sr. of Chicago, and since completing his education there, has been employed as a welder. The couple are making their home at Chicago. Attending he wedding from a distance were the groom’s mother and sister, the bride’s sisters, Eleanor of Chicago and Mrs. Dresser of Postville, and a brother, Wilson of Ames. ~Allamakee Journal and Lansing Mirror, February 19, 1941 - contributed by Ann Krumme
MORRISON - SHEEHY	MARRIED. At Monona July 15th, Mr. Frank MORRISON of Sioux City and Miss Johannah SHEEHY of Postville. They will make their home in Sioux City. ~Postville Review, July 19, 1890 - contributed by S. Ferrall
MOTT - WHITE	John R. MOTT was married yesterday in Ohio to a lady by the name of WHITE. They are expected home on a visit next week. ~Postville Review, November 28, 1891 - contributed by S. Ferrall
MUCHOW - KROGMAN	Henry Muchow and Minnie Krogman marriage license #1414 issued 6/6/1893; Certificate of Marriage issued at Postville 6/20/1893 by William Shepherd, Justice of the Peace.
MULLARKEY - HAWES	June 6, 1951; Ramona Hawes and Carl Mullarkey; Wexford ~Allamakee Journal, June 13, 1951 -contributed by Errin Wilker
MULLARKEY - McNAMARA	Tuesday morning, April 20, 1915 at 8:30 AM occurred the marriage of Mary (Mayme) McNamara and Benjamin Mullarkey, Father Sheehan performing the ceremony before a nuptial mass. They were attended by Miss Mabel Markwardt,cousin of the bride and Michael Mullarkey, brother of the groom. The bride's gown was of brocaded marquisette and she wore a large white picture hat. Her maid was dressed in white voile with a white hat. The gents wore navy blue. A wedding breakfast was served to the relatives and immediate neighbors. About 300 guests were invited for 5 o'clock dinner after which Uterberger's orchestra furnished music at the hall for a dance. They received the largest, most elaborate and useful collection of gifts it was ever our good fortune to look at besides several large gifts of furnature that were not taken to the house. They also treated the dancers to midnight lunch. The bride is one of the most popular young ladies of our city and numbered her friends by the score. She had been a successful teacher but gave that up and was later an efficient and obliging clerk in Melaven store. The groom is a pleasant, sociable, industrious young man with every prospect of making a noble and noted mark in life. Together they will make a happy home and one we hope they may live long to enjoy. They will settle shortly in Lansing wherer the young man will be employed in the livery business. They have the heartiest congratulations of all on their matrimonial venture. ~local newspaper (likely the Allamakee Journal) -contributed by Betty Palmer, great-granddaughter
MUNSON-OLESON	Hans MUNSON and Ann OLESON, license granted. ~Waukon Standard, February 13, 1868 - contributed by Bob Hoy
MUNTZ - GOETTLE	At the summer cottage of the Rev. E. R. Walter at Cedar Falls, Iowa, the marriage of Miss Lois Goettle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Goettle, and George Munz, son of Mrs. John Munz, took place last Saturday. The bridal attendants were the bride’s sister, Miss Alice Mae Goettle, and Ralph Schield. The bride is one of the finest young women of Lafayette township and well worthy of the man of her choice. The groom is a popular young Lansing man and has been employed by the Gilbertson-Schafter Garage for the past ten years. The young couple will made their home in an apartment at the Susie Bacon residence on Front street. The have the best wishes of a host of friends, the Journal included ~probably from the Allamakee Journal - contributed by Janet Koozer & transcribed by Diana Henry Diedrich - note: their marriage date was August 15, 1936
MURPHY - FITZSIMMONS	Married. At the Catholic church in Clermont, by Rev. Father HACKETT, on tuesday, Feb. 17th, 1885. Mr. John W. MURPHY and Miss Mary FITZSIMMONS. Mr. MURPHY and bride will soon take up residence at Carrington, D.T. where the former has resided for the past 5 years, and where he has a fine farm, a good house and all the conveniences for living in comfort. He was a former resident of this section. ~Postville Review, February 21, 1885 - contributed by S. Ferrall
MURPHY - HORGAN	MARRIED. At the Catholic church in Postville, Iowa, by Rev. Father HOGAN, on Wednesday, Jan. 22nd, 1896, at 10:30 a.m. Mr. John MURPHY and Miss Katie HORGAN. It is with pleasure that we announce the above happy union. Mr. MURPHY has spent nearly all his life here and his friends are numbered by the score--in fact all are his friends who know him. We are not personally acquainted with the bride, but we have heard her highly spoken of by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances, and she has the appearance of being able to adorn the home that she will preside over in the northwest. The newly wedded pair left on Thursday morning for Minneapolis and after a brief sojourn there will proceed to their future home at Reynolds, N.D. where we hope that happiness and prosperity may ever abide.~Postville Review, January 25, 1896 - contributed by S. Ferrall

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