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| WAGNER - BURKE | A pretty wedding was solemnized Monday morning at the Immaculate Conception church in Lansing, when Miss Mary Burke, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Burke of Lansing, was united in Marriage to Carl Wagner, son of Mrs. Henry Wagner of Lansing. the Reverend G. L. Haxmeier officiated at the ceremony which was followed by a nuptial mass. The attendants were Miss Kathryn Burke, sister of the bride, and Leo Wagner, brother of the groom. The bride was attired in a black suit with accessories to match.. She wore a white gardenia and carried a pearl rosary, a gift of the groom. The bride's maid wore an aqua blue gown with contrasting accssories. The bride is a graduate of Immaculate Conception School and attended Bayless Business College in LaCrosse. Mr. Wagner has for many years been the rural mail carrier out of Lansing. Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's parents, to immediate relatives and friends. The couple are enjoying a wedding trip in northern Minnesota and Wisconsin after which they will make their home in Lansing. Their many friends extend best wishes for a happy wedded life. ~ Waukon Republican and Standard, Sept. 14, 1938 - contributed by Janet Koozer |
| WAKEFIELD - FEWELL | Married. At the residence of Hiram HIGBE, in Grand Meadow township, Clayton Co., Iowa July 19th, 1874, by Rev. J. L. PAINE, Mr. Byron WAKEFIELD, late of Richland City, Wis, to Miss Mary FEWELL of Grand Meadow. ~Postville Review, July 22, 1874 - contributed by Mary Durr |
| WARD - ALWARD | MARRIED. At the residence of the bride's mother, in Grand Meadow twp., Clayton Co., Oct. 30th, 1884 by Rev. S.T. McKIM, Mr. John W. WARD and Miss Sabina H. ALWARD. This ceremony unites for life among the most respected and worthy young people of Postville and vicinity. For 9 years Mr. WARD has been at the head of the successful mercantile house of Ward & Meyer, and the bride has resided within 3 miles of Postville all her life. Their splendid residence is nearly completed and the happy couple will soon take up their residence among us. ~Postville Review, November 1, 1884 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| WATERS - CLARK | MARRIED. At Sioux Falls,
Dakota, by Rev. W.C. CRAIG, Thomas WATERS, of Frankville,
to Miss Belle CLARK, of Brandon, Dakota. Mr. WATERS
returned on Wednesday morning with his bride and will
reside near Frankville. ~Postville Review, March 26, 1887 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| WATERS - EATON | MARRIED. On Wednesday Dec. 13th, 1882, at the residence of the brides mother, by Rev. L.R. HIX, Mr. George WALTERS, Jr. and Miss Eliza EATON. ~Postville Review, December 18, 1882 - contributed by S. Ferrall - Note: A correction ran the following week in the Review, the groom's surname was WATERS not Walters |
| WATERS - HUGHES | Married. At the Presbyterian parsonage, in Frankville, Ia., March 13th, 1895, by Rev. McCUSKEY, Mr. Samuel WATERS, Jr. and Miss Jennie HUGHES. The Review extends congratulations wishing much joy and happiness to this branch of the WATERS family. ~Postville Review, March 23, 1895 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| WATERS - LOWER | Waters-Lower Brilliant
Social Event in Frankville Township [Winneshiek co.] A beautiful wedding occurred last Wednesday evening, Oct. 13, 1897, at the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Lower, near Frankvile, Iowa, in the presence of about 80 relatives and friends, Mr. J. Wallace Waters and Miss Emma J. Lower were united in the holy bonds of wedlock, Rev. J. S. Phillips, pastor of the Presbyterian church officiating. The large parlors, which were crowded with invited guests, presented a picture of life on its bettor side when promptly at eight o'clock Miss Kate Waters, a sister of the groom, began to play the sweet strains of a wedding march, a corner door opened and the officiating clergyman led the happy couple to the opposite corner of the room which was beautifully trimmed with white lace where they stood during the brief but impressive ceremony. The bride was dressed in a beautiful rose colored costume, the groom wore conventional black. After the ceremony an elegant supper, was served and the evening was spent in offering congratulations to the newly wedded couple. and a good social time enjoyed by all present generally. The following is a list of the presents as nearly as could be gathered: C. Lower and wife, a rocker; L. K. Lower and wife, set of dishes; Sam Waters and wife, a couch; L. R, Letchford and wife; a bed spread; Miss Lulu Brawford, pillow slips; Miss Edna Letchford, napkins; Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Letchford, aochestis lamp; Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Waters, table spread; Mr. and Mrs. McNair and family, a rocker; Eugene Owen, silver butter knife; Roy Lower, china tea set; Henry Webster, a doily; Mr. and Mrs. Jno. [John?] Waters, set silver knives and forks; Bert French, a clock; E. A. Wilson, set glass dishes; Mr. and Mrs. John Brawford, set glass dishes; Mr. and Mrs. E. Goodykoontz, china bread plate; Mrs. E. Goodykoontz a cake stand; Mr. And Mrs. Lyons, Brussels rug; Mr. and Mrs. Herb Waters, set of fruit amkance dishes; Miss M. Murphy, water set and tray; Miss Ethel Waters, cheese plates; Sam and Cora McKay, fruit dish: Mr. And Mrs. E. E. Peck, set of silver knives and forks; Misses H. G. and C. Lower, set of china pie plates; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Waters, a Brussels rug; Mr. and. Mrs. Tom Waters, water set and tray; Mr. and Mrs. L. Peck. nickel coffee pot; Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McKay, set silver teaspoons; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Waters, set of glass dishes; Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Webster, a rocker; Tom Webster, pair of towels; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Waters, set silver teaspoons; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Waters, Jr., set of glass dishes; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Low, set of sauce dishes; Mr. and Mrs. John Lower, set of glass dishes; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Waters, water set and tray; Mrs. A. Winters, a wash bowl; Mr. and Mrs. C. Lower, a pair of blankets; Jos. Peck, Jr., sugar shell and butter knife; Mr. And Mrs. Jos. Peck, fruit dish, card receiver and silver dishes; Mr. and Mrs. C. A. McChutock,one dollar. Mr. Waters is erecting a neat residence on a part of the McKay farm. ~Postville Review October 22, 1897 - contributed by Bill Waters |
| WATERS - MARSTON | MARRIED. At the home of the bride, near Postville, Iowa, May 3rd, 1887, by Rev. S.T. McKIM, Mr. William WATERS and Miss Delia MARSTON. Only relatives were present. These young people are well and favorably known to all in this community. Energy and good health constitute the best capital for such an enterprise. Both have these and we expect them to succeed. Many friends will rejoice with them and wish them long life. ~Postville Review, May 7, 1887 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| WATERS - REDHEAD | WATERS-REDHEAD -- At the
home of the bride's parents, in Postville, July 14. 1897,
Edward Waters and Anna K. Redhead, Rev. S. W. PolIard
officiating. This is all the notice that was furnished
us. and as we were not at the wedding we are unable to
write it up. We have known the bride since infancy and.
the groom for a number years and our knowledge of both is
pleasurable and satisfactory and we have no doubt, but
our hopes for their prosperity and happiness will be
realized. They took the afternoon Burlington for a
wedding tour which includes Salt Lake City, the National
Park and other points of interest in the west, after
which they will return and take up their residence in the
August Meier house, May much joy be theirs. Thanks for
some nice cake. ~Postville Review July 16, 1897 - contributed by Bill Waters |
| WATERS - SCHULTZ | A very pretty wedding ceremony was solemnized in St. Peter's Catholic Church at Clermont at eight o'clock Wednesday morning, uniting in marriage Miss Milda Schultz and Leonard Waters both of Postville, Rev. Father J. J. Hehir, pastor of the groom officiating. As the bride and groom entered unattended, Mendelssohn's wedding march was rendered by Miss Elizabeth Sullivan. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Schultz, a graduate of Postville high school. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R.B. Waters and has been farming since finishing his education. After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served to the bridal party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Kneeland. After a short motoring trip, they will be at home to their many friends on the farm on J. R. Pixler. ~Postville Review (reprinted from the Clermont Enterprise), November 26, 1925 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| WATERS - WILD | Miss Florence Wild and Floyd
Waters were married at St. Joseph's Church in New Albin
by Father L. L. Hayes. ~Allamakee Journal, July 16, 1941- contributed by Errin Wilker |
| WEBB - WEBSTER | It became known for a certainty last week that one of our prominent young couples, Herman Webb and Miss Lucy Webster, were Mr. and Mrs. Webb in reality, they having been married on Nov. 2nd last by Rev. Childress over in Clayton county, but they had kept their little affair in a secret locker until this time, although there have been some pretty well grounded suspicions all this time that they were matrimonially entwined. A wide circle of friends wish them a full measure of happiness. ~ Waukon Democrat, April 3, 1916 |
| WEBER - GRUBE | At the residence of the bride's parents, two miles south of Monona, Rev. W.H. SLINGERLAND officiating. Mr. William WEBER and Miss Anna GRUBE. ~Postville Review, February 18, 1888 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| WEBER - ROYER | MARRIED. At Prairie du Chien, Wis., on Thursday evening, May 7th, 1896, by Rev. SCHOONFELDT, Mr. Chas C. WEBER and Miss Edna Pearl ROYER, all of Postville, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. WEBER will reside in Mrs. MEYER's residence, on Post street. The Review extends congratulations and wishes the happy couple long life and unbounded prosperity and happiness. ~Postville Review, May 16, 1896 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| WEBSTER - KNEESKERN | At high noon yesterday at
the Congregational parsonage in Postville occurred the
marriage of Mr. Kelsie Webster and Miss Ethel Kneeskern,
two of Frankville's favorably known young people, Rev.
T.M. Higginbotham tying the knot. ~Postville Review, February 20, 1903 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| WEBSTER - LETCHFORD | Married. At the residence of the brides father, in Frankville township, Winneshiek county, Iowa on November 27, 1873 by H.S. DAINS JP; Mr. John L. WEBSTER and Miss Sarah J. LETCHFORD, both of Frankville. ~Postville Review, December 3, 1873 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| WEBSTER - VICKERY | MARRIED. By E. SWENSON, J.P., at his residence in Post twp. December 24, 1889. Mr. Sherman B. WEBSTER and Miss Margaret VICKERY, both of Post twp. ~Postville Review, December 28, 1889 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| WEGNER - NISE | Carl Friedrich Johann
Christian Wegner and Christine Nise, married March 22,
1878 by Pastor Deichmann. ~St. Paul Lutheran Church records - contributed by Steven W. Bareis |
| WEGNER - NISE | George Wegner and Caroline
Nise, married April 1, 1887 by Pastor John Gass. ~St. Paul Lutheran Church records - contributed by Steven W. Bareis |
| WEIHE - EGGERT | William Heinrich Weihe and Anna Maria Luci Eggert, married March 26, 1890 by Pastor John Gass. ~St. Paul Lutheran Church records - contributed by Steven W. Bareis |
| WELCH - COLLINS | MARRIED. In Hardin, Clayton County, on November 3, 1885, at the residence of the brides mother, L. COLLINS, Mr. Mason WELCH of Helena, Montana and Miss Cora COLLINS of Hardin. ~Postville Review, November 28, 1885 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| WELLS - OLESON | Double wedding. At Anamosa, Io., on Dec 2, 1886, Joseph P. Beucher to Miss Lena Oleson , both of Postville. Also at the same time and place, Darius C. WELLS and Freddie OLESON, also of Postville. This double wedding has been anticipated by our people for some time and was no surprise. The contracting parties are all well known here. They have good prospects ahead of them, and we wish with their many friends that the fullest measure of success and happiness may attend them in the multifarious struggles and triumphs of life. Mr. Beucher is the son of our old townsman, Matt Beucher, and is interested in several enterprises here. "Doc" Wells, as he is familiarly called, is the proprietor of one of our dray lines. [remainder cut off]. ~Postville Review, December 11, 1886 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| WELPER - HAGEN | Anna Adelheid
"Ellen" Hagen & Herman Heinrich
"Henry" Welper; Married 18 February 1871 in
Union City Township, Allamakee County, Iowa ~ Marriage Certificate - contributed by Errin Wilker |
| WELZEL - BUSACKER | Johann Conrad Welzel and
Minna Maria Johanna Busacker, married May 31, 1888 by
Pastor John Gass. ~St. Paul Lutheran Church records - contributed by Steven W. Bareis |
| WELZEL - ORR | MARRIED. At the residence of the bride's parents, at Postville, on Wednesday June 3rd, Mr. Fred H. WELZEL and Miss Matie ORR, Rev. J.W. FERNER officiating. ~Postville Review, June 6, 1885 - contributed by S. Ferrall; note: this wedding announcement also appeared in the June 11, 1885 issue of the Waukon Standard. |
| WELZEL - SCHULTZ | Married. At 6 o'clock last
evening at the home of Mr. Carl Schultz, of this city,
occurred the marriage of his eldest daughter Sophia, to
Mr. Geo. Welzel, the Rev. Bockelman performing the
ceremony [remainder cut off] ~Postville Review, March 13, 1903 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| WELZEL - SCHULTZ | Johann Paul Welzel and Emma
Maria C. Schultz, married March 19, 1878 by Pastor
Theodore Deichmann. ~St. Paul Lutheran Church records - contributed by Steven W. Bareis |
| WERNER - STRAACK | Married. At the residence of Mrs. WERNER in this city, May 7th, by Rev. J. L. PAINE, Mr. Geo. C. WERNER to Miss Sarah A. STRAACK. ~Postville Review, May 17, 1876 - contributed by Mary Durr |
| WESSELS - SCHULTE | St. Mary's Church in
Dorchester was the pretty setting for the June 1 wedding
of Theresa M. Schulte, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe
Schulte, Dorchester and Ronald A. Wessels, son of Mr. and
Mrs. LaVern Wessels, Farmersburg. The Rev. D.
O'Brien read the double ring marriage service and said
the nuptial mass at 10:30 a.m. before basket arrangements
of bridal wreath. Rose Schulte and Leonardas Schulte
provided the nuptial music. Mass servers were Jerry
Schulte, brother of the bride and Dennis Mahr. The bride
was given in marriage by her father, she having chosen a
wedding gown of A-line empire design of Sorrento linen
peau fashioned with wrist-length bell sleeves and a
detachable train. Both dress and train were trimmed with
wide venise lace of a floral motif. A cluster of petals
edged with pearls held her shoulder-length veil. She
carried a cascade arrangement of red sweetheart roses and
lily of the valley. Maid of honor was Barbara Schulte,
Dorchester, sister of the bride. Bridesmaid was Elizabeth
Michelson, West Salem, Wisconsin, friend of the bride and
flower girl was Sheila Schulte, Dorchester, sister of the
bride. Their gowns were of mint green Sorrento linen peau
in an Aline empire style with elbow length bell sleeves
and detachable panels. They wore matching headpieces and
the bridesmaids carried bouquets of pink and yellow
carnations while the flower girl carried a white lace bas
ket of frenched pink & yellow carnations and lily of
the valley. Wayne Wessels, Waterloo, and Gene Henderson,
Cedar Rapids, brother and friend of the groom, were his
attendants. The guests were seated by Ron Schulte, Iowa
City and John Klinge, Farmersburg, brother of the bride
and friend of the groom, respectively. The bride's mother
chose a pink dress with matching hat and white
accessories. The groom's mother wore a dress of aqua blue
with white accessories and each had a corsage of pink
roses and white carnations. A dinner reception for over
200 guests was held at the Veterans Hall at Waukon,
following the ceremony. Sharon Schulte attended the guest
book. Ann Himsel, Kathy Ford and Jan Dreher poured punch.
Dining room hostesses were Rosie Schulte and Kathryn
Schulte. Rita Schulte and Monica Schulte, aunts of the
bride, cut and served the cake. Lorna Felten and LaVonne
Erding were in charge of the gifts. Waitresses were
Diane, Debbie, Gwen, Ella Mae, Rita, Bonna, Anita and
Connie Schulte, all cousins of the bride. Alice
Schwartzhoff was in charge of flowers at the wedding.
Mrs. Wessels is a senior at W.S.U., Platteville,
Wisconsin and her husband is a recent graduate of that
institution. He has accepted a position with the F.H.A.,
and following a trip to northern Wisconsin, the couple
will be at home in Sunset Heights Apartments in
Platteville. ~ Allamakee Journal clipping, June 5, 1968 -contributed by Errin Wilker (not related) |
| WESTBY - DANAHER | News of the marriage of Mr. Lester Westby of this city and Miss Hyacinth Danaher of LaCrosse, which took place at Winona Thursday, Jan. 8, was made public last week. After the ceremony they visited the bride’s mother at Antigo, Wis., returning to this city Tuesday of last week, where they will make their home for the present with the groom’s father. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Helen Danaher, a most estimable young lady. She was employed at the local telephone central before going to LaCrosse for similar work. The groom was born and reared in this city. He is an artistic sign painter and in the spring they will move to Mason City where he takes position as sign painter with the Standard Oil Co. They have the good wishes of a large number of friends. ~Allamakee Journal and Lansing Mirror; January 28, 1931 ~contributed by Ann Krumme |
| WHALEN - BOHRER | Thomas H. Whalen (son of
Kerns Whalen & Caroline Hurm) married Catharine T.
Bohrer (daughter of John S. Borer & Anna Taft) on 11
Apr 1899 in Lafayette Twp. Witnesses: Frank Borer &
Celia Borer ~ Marriage Record - Allamakee Co: 1893-1903, pg 70 - contributed by CJ Bowden |
| WHALEN - GAVIN | Mathias Francis Whalen (son
of Kerns Whalen & Caroline Hurm) married Maggie Gavin
in Jun 1898 at Immaculate Conception Church - Wexford.
Witnesses: Don Gavin & Gertrude Whalen ~ Marriage Record - Allamakee Co: 1893-1903, pg 62 - contributed by CJ Bowden - Note: This is Mathias' second marriage. Mathias' father's name is spelled Koeris in marriage record. |
| WHALEN - HURM | Kerns Whalen (son of William
Whalen & Kathrine) married Caroline Hurm (daughter of
Mathias L. Hurm, Sr. & Regina Kessler) on 3 Feb 1863
in Allamakee Co. ~ Marriage Record: Allamakee Co: 1861-1872, page 94 - contributed by CJ Bowden |
| WHALEN - MANNING | William G. Whalen (son of
Kerns Whalen & Caroline Hurm) married Ellen Manning
(daughter of Thomas Manning & Mary Shandley) in May
1889 at Immaculate Conception Church - Wexford. Witness:
Mary Whalen. License applied for 7 May 1889. ~ Marriage Record - Allamakee Co: 1880-1893, pg 83 & Marriage Record - Allamakee Co: 1879-1888, pg 122 - contributed by CJ Bowden |
| WHALEN - McGEOUGH | Mathias Francis Whalen (son
of Kerns Whalen & Caroline Hurm) married Johanna
McGeough on 23 May 1893 in Cherry Mound. Witness: Francis
Whalen. ~ Marriage Record: Allamakee Co: 1893-1903, page 4 - contributed by CJ Bowden -Note: Mathias' mother is recorded as Carlan Horum in marriage record. |
| WHALEN - STRUBE | Riceville, la.— (Special) —Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Whalen, who were married a few days ago at Lansing, will arrive in Riceville Monday and Mr. Whalen will resume his duties at the Martin Clothing Co., store. The couple will occupy an apartment on the second floor of the store building. Mrs. Whalen is the former Leonette Strube of Lansing. Mr. Whalen worked for a number of years at the Harry Theis clothing store at Waukon before coming to Riceville last August. ~ Waterloo Daily Courier June 20, 1947 - contributed by Cindy Lovell |
| WHEELER - CLARK | Married. At the M.E. Parsonage, in Postville, Iowa, March 11th, '73, by the Rev. GARRISON, Mr. Arthur WHEELER, of Frankville tp and Miss Delilah CLARK, of Postville. May peace and happiness be theirs. ~Postville Review, March 19, 1873 - contributed by Mary Durr |
| WHITE - BULMAN | Clara Olivia Bulman & John Walter White, Married 27 January 1915 in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa by R.L. VanNice, Minister ~Marriage Certificate - contributed by Errin Wilker |
| WHITE - EWING | MARRIED. By E. SWENSON, J.P. at his residence in Post twp. on June 28th; Mr. Walter J. WHITE, of Jefferson twp to Miss Clara EWING of Post twp. ~Postville Review, July 6, 1889 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| WIDNER - ALLEN | MARRIED. At Hesper, Iowa, on Tuesday, Nov. 1st, by Rev. H.B. Woodward, Mr. Henry WIDNER, Esq. and Mrs. M.A. ALLEN. Mr. WIDNER, late of Cresco, has been an intimate personal friend of ours for years, and we hazard nothing in saying that he is one of the best men ever permitted to inhabit this rainy world of ours. He has always been considered an incorrigible bachelor but he [illegible] his destiny at last and surrendered without a murmur! Mrs. WIDNER is sister of J.L. CAMERON, of Decorah, and has taught school for years, and is one of the ablest lady newspaper writers in Northern Iowa. They started immediately for their future home at ?andria, D.T., where Mr. WIDNER has purchased a half interest in a bat? house. We wish them all the joy and happiness allotted to humanity, coupled with a full measure of this [illegible] goods. ~Postville Review, November 5, 1881 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| WILCOX - FANNON | MARRIED. At the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. A. McKAY; on November 29th; Dr. E.T. WILCOX and Mrs. Helen FANNON, both of Frankville. ~Postville Review, December 15, 1888 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| WILKE-THIESE | Married. At the Lutheran parsonage, on Wednesday evening Oct. 26th, 1898 by Rev. BOCKELMAN, Mr. Fred WILKE and Miss Albertina THIESE. The wedding was very quiet, no invitations [remainder cut off]. ~Postville Review, October 28, 1898 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| WILKE - ZIEMANN | Friederich Wilke and Augusta
Ziemann, married June 13, 1878 by Pastor Deichmann. ~St. Paul Lutheran Church records - contributed by Steven W. Bareis |
| WILKER-PANNCKE | Miss Ella Panncke, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Panncke of Postville, and Arno
Wilker, son of Fred Wilker of Monona, were married last
Thursday morning in St. Paul's Lutheran church in this
city. The Rev. Frederick R. Ludwig officiated at
the service, while Mrs. Ludwig presided at the organ and
played nuptial music. Relatives of the couple
attended the service. The couple were attended by Mr. and
Mrs. Harlan Reinhardt of Luana. The bride was attired in
an aqua dress and her corsage was of red roses. She
is a graduate of Luana high school and has been making
her home in Postville with her parents. Mr. Wilker
was recently discharged from the army after long service
in the Aleutians and the Pacific theaters. They
will make their home for the time being with the bride's
parents in Postville. Ladies of the neighborhood tendered
Mrs. Wilker a shower at the home of Mrs. Clarence Hoth
last Wednesday evening where after the gifts presented to
the bride were opened, cards were played and lunch
served. Those attending this event were Mrs.
Herrmann Schutta, Mrs. Herbert Luhman, Mrs. Frank Severn,
Mrs. Henry Steele, Mrs. Raymond Samek, Mrs. Charles Fay,
Mrs. Lena Schroeder, Mrs. Arthur Erbe, Mrs. Irene
HElgerson, Mrs. Fred Groth, Mrs. Clarence Hoth, Mrs. Fred
Panncke and daughter, Ella. On Friday evening a group of
friends tenered Mr. and Mrs. Wilker a shower at the farm
home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Panncke. Gifts were
presented to the couple and the evening was spent with a
program of pantomime and playing cards. A lunch was
served from baskets of food brought by the guests, who
included Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Thoma and family, Mr. and
Mrs. Lester Hoth and family, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Moon, Mr.
and Mrs. Lee Folsum, Mr. and Mrs. Martin White and
family, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Lenth and family, Mr. and
Mrs. Otto Oldag, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wagner and family,
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Schierhols and family, Mr. and Mrs.
Fred Bruns and Danny, Ora and Oran Dahms, Mr. and Mrs.
Harlan Reinhardt, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Panncke and the
honored couple. ~ Postville Herald clipping, December 1945 - contributed by Errin Wilker, who is married to Arno & Ella's grandson, Brad Wilker. Arno & Ella were married December 6, 1945 |
| WILLIAMS - PRESCOTT | DOUBLE WEDDING. Married, at the residence of the bride's parents, in Postville, Iowa, July 16th, 1895, by Rev. J.W. FERNER, of Hampton, Iowa, Charles R. WILLIAMS, merchant, of St. Louis Park, Minn., and son of the late H.B. Williams, of Hesper, Iowa; and Mabel, eldest daughter of A.R. & L.A. Prescott. At home at St. Louis Park, after August 1st. At the same time and place, by the same, John F. Larrabee, of South Portland, Maine, and Matie, sister of Chas. R. Williams, of St. Louis Park, Minn. At home as S. Portland, after Aug. 1st. The guests, numbering about thirty of the nearest relatives of the contracting parties, witnessed the event at 10 a.m. and after a sumptous repast the newly-wed couples took the B.C.R.& N. train for Decorah and Hesper, where with other relatives, a short honeymoon will be spent preparatory to making final homes, as stated above. The presents to the new Mrs. Williams' were numerous and beautiful, and the decorations of the Prescott home were made lovely with flowers from far and near. The Review extends congratulations. ~Postville Review, July 13, 1895 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| WILSON-CLARK | Geo S WILSON and Mary CLARK marriage certificate. ~Waukon Standard, April 8, 1869 - contributed by Bob Hoy |
| WINTER - BOLLMAN | MARRIED. At the residence of the bride's parents near Frankville, on July 13, 1892, Mr. Harold WINTER and Miss Lillian BOLLMAN. The happy couple have gone to Chicago, their future home. ~Postville Review, July 23, 1892 - contributed by S. Ferrall |
| WRIGHT - SCHLOTTMANN | Mrs. Olive Moore Schlottman, former Lansing girl, and Chester Wright, one time head of New Albin schools and DeSoto bank cashier, were married at LaCrosse Oct. 16. ~Allamakee Journal & Lansing Mirror, October 22, 1930, Looking Backward column (1905) - contributed by Ann Krumme |