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The marriage of Mr. Chas.
McCluhan and Miss Ethel Powell took place last Wednesday night at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Minich, Rev. Hill officiating. A host of
friends of this popular couple witnessed the ceremony and many beautiful
and useful gifts were displayed. Mrs. Minich served a most sumptuous
luncheon. In cutting the bride cake the ring fell to Miss Maude
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Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the Methodist church was solemnized the marriage of Miss Nell Brown to Mr. Hayden McDonald. The church was beautifully decorated in ferns and white and pink roses. It resembled a beautiful flower garden. "At Dawning" was sung by Mr. Geo. Burke and then Mrs. A. R. Leckie played the wedding march. The bride and groom entered from the side-room, and was met at the altar by the Baptist pastor, Rev. O. B. Falls, who performed the marriage ceremony. The bride wore a beautiful and becoming sand colored traveling suit with hat, gloves and shoes en-suit, and carried a lovely shower bouquet of roses and pink carnations. Immediately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. McDonald left on the four o'clock train for Thrall, their future home.
The
Matagorda County News and Midcoast
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April 9, 1915 |
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Rev. O. T. Hotchkiss was called to Matagorda yesterday to perform a marriage ceremony for Mr. Talmage McIver and Miss Alice Burke, both popular young people of Matagorda. The wedding ceremonies were held in the Matagorda Methodist Church yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the presence of a large circle of friends.
After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. McIver came to Bay City and took the
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Wm. E. McNabb and Miss Jennie Baxter, two well-known and popular young people of Matagorda, were united in the silken bonds of wedlock at the Methodist church in that city on Wednesday evening, the 21st inst; Rev. J. J. Callaway officiating.
The Matagorda County
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June 24, 1899 |
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Mr. J. A. McNeal of this city and Miss Agnes Etter of Bryan, were married in that city on Wednesday, December 20, and arrived in Bay city, their future home yesterday. Mr. McNeal is well and favorably known in Bay City, has lived here for a number of years, and has a host of friends who join the Tribune in congratulations and well wishes for a prosperous and happy journey through life. The bride is a stranger to our community, but a warm welcome by the good citizenship of our matchless little city is extended her.
The
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December 29, 1911 |
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Last night at 8 o'clock at the home of Rev. W. O. Stephens, Katherine Smith and F. B. McRee were united in marriage. Mrs. McRee's former home was in Troupe, Texas, where she was a member of an old and prominent family. She was here visiting her sister, Mrs. Pat Clark. Mr. McRee is well and favorably known here, having resided in Bay City for quite a while. The happy couple has the best wishes of their many friends. They will reside, at least for the present, with Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Edwards. Rev. W. O. Stephens performed the ceremony.
The
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MARRIED.—At the M. E. Church South in Bay City, on Friday, February 10th, 1899, at 11 o’clock, a.m Miss Shirley, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Rugeley to Mr. G. M. Magill; Rev. E. C. Boaz, of Angleton, officiating.
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Sunday morning
Collegeport lost a very charming and estimable young lady when Mr. and
Mrs. Geo. Braden gave their daughter, Miss Ruth, in marriage to Mr.
Arthur Matthes. The wedding was a quiet affair as only the immediate
relatives of the two families were present. The Reverend Mr. Gillespie
from Palacios performed the ceremony at
11 o'clock. Mr. Matthes' father,
and mother and two brothers and a sister from Ganado were the only
visitors outside of Collegeport. Miss Edna Matthes, sister of the groom
acted as brides' maid and Mr. Melvin Spore [Spoor] served as best man.
The newly married couple caught the train at Blessing to spend a short
honeymoon among relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Matthes will soon be at home to
their many friends in Palacios. Seldom do so many well wishes follow a
couple thru life as follow these for they were well and favorably known,
counting their friends everywhere. Collegeport was the scene of other
showers than those from the clouds last week as the bride received many
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Mr. E. B. Maynard, cashier at the Southern Pacific local offices, and Miss Nelle Bennett, of Cuero, were recently united in marriage at the bride's home in that city.
They have returned to Bay
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Dee W. Means of Mexia and Mrs. Bertha W. May of Bay City were married yesterday in the manse of the Hardy Street Presbyterian church by Rev. E. G. Story, pastor of the church. Mr. Means is a prosperous young business man of Mexia, where the couple will make their home.—Houston Post.
Miss May was in charge of
the Moore & Reynolds millinery establishment here for several months
this season and made many friends while in our city. The Tribune
extends congratulations. Miss Jackson, who was with Mrs. Means, now has
charge of the millinery department at Moore & Reynolds.
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Mr. Jas. G. Mecham, of Columbia, was re-united in the bonds of matrimony, on the 20 inst., by Justice M’Farlane, to Mrs. A. L. Mecham of this place, after a separation of five years.
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At the Methodist Episcopal Church here Wednesday evening, May 9, at 8 o'clock Mr. Hilmer W. Mecklenberg and Miss Mary Culver were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. Rev. J. H. Stuckey officiating. The little edifice was full to overflowing with relatives and friends of the highly contracting parties. Preceding the entrance of them and their attendants Mrs. Brown sang "I Love You!" accompanied by Mrs. J. Nye Ryman on the organ after which, without pause, she began the ever popular wedding march "Lohengrin" to which strains the wedding procession began. The two ushers, Messrs. Arthur and Ned Culver, brothers of the bride led the way--one up the right, the other up the left aisle. Closely following were the best man, Mr. Eric Culver, another brother, and maid of honor, Miss Lucile Pannill; the groomsman, Mr. Stanley Rugeley and bridesmaid, Miss Winnie Williams, were next in line. Then the two matrons of honor; Mesdames Drachenberg and Kneisley with Mr. Drachenberg and Mr. Kneisley, all the male attendants marching up the right aisle, the women the left and meeting at the altar, the minister having taken his place when the ushers advanced. The ring bearer, Master Oscar Rucks Moberly, in white bearing a lovely Easter lily containing the two rings passed up the aisle and took his place as did the little flower girl, Gene Lawson dressed in pink organdie strewing rose leaves as she came. Lastly was the groom advancing from the right aisle and the bride in the left aisle with her father, he immediately giving her away as they faced the minister, then as the happy couple took their places, the impressive double ring ceremony began that joined the two lives "until death us do part." The bride was at her best in her handsome going away suit of blue Poiret Twill with accessories and an exquisite corsage of pink rose buds. Misses Pannill and Williams and Mesdames Drachenberg and Kneisley were becomingly gowned for the event each carrying arm bouquets of sweet peas in pastel shades, and the men were all in the usual dark suites. Mrs. Culver, the bride's mother looked well groomed in her brown Canton Crepe and Mrs. Mecklenberg, mother of the groom, looked equally as well in her brown crepe de chine. The girl hood friends of the bride spent the morning making the interior of the Church beautiful with potted ferns, roses and evergreens and shaded all the lights which shed a subdued crimson glow over all. Before the rostrum was a large arch of feathery ferns under which the couple stood during the ceremony. As soon as the marriage rites were over the whole bridal party, relatives and close friends repaired to the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Culver where a reception was held and where they all registered in the wedding journal. At two a. m. the "Newly-weds" took their departure for Houston and Galveston for a brief honey moon trip after which they will take up their residence at Gulf, their home being set in order during their absence. Mrs. Mecklenberg is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Culver, pioneers of Matagorda, and is a very popular and accomplished young woman. She is beloved by all who have known her from baby hood and beside, has a large circle of warm friends she has made as she "traveled along" in her merry, sunshiney way. "Miukey" as he is affectionately called by his many friends, is the son of Mr. Louise? Mecklenberg. He was born and reared in Sealy but for the past three years has been employed by the Gulf Sulphur Company.
Soon after moving here he
began to mingle with Matagorda's young set from which he chose his life
mate and it is with affection their many friends bid them bon voyage on
the matrimonial sea.
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MARRIED―At the residence of the bride’s parents in Bay City, on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 1898, Miss Mary Carrington to Mr. S. S. Montgomery, Jr.; W. J. Cother officiating.
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MARRIED. At the
residence of the bride’s father, on the 15th inst., by the Rev. C. H.
Albert, Mr. A. G. Moore and Miss Mary Van Dorn, all of this county. The Matagorda Gazette, January 18, 1860
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The initial spring wedding and one of the most beautiful appointed home weddings that ever took place in Bay City, was that of Miss Elizabeth Hawkins and Mr. Michael Murphy last evening at the beautiful home of the bride, the ceremony being performed at 10 o’clock by Rev. John Sloan in the presence of relatives and a few most intimate friends. The handsome interior of the home, artistically embellished with a dainty bridal motif in pink and white, carried out in a profusion of pink and white carnations, sweet peas, ferns and palms, formed a lovely setting for the event. The cheerful glow from the broad fireplaces gave an additional touch of beauty to the scene, and in the dining room were displayed the many beautiful gifts. The dining room table, overlaid with handsome embroidered cloth, held an exquisite apern of Bohemian cut glass, filled with mints and confections, and the mantels were banked with ferns and palms. The ceremony was performed in the parlor before a graceful embankment of palms and ferns. The lovely melody of Lohengrin’s Bridal Chorus, played by Miss Marguerite Hamilton, heralded the approach of the bridal party. The groom and his best man, Mr. Rowland Rugeley, uncle of the bride, entered first, and awaited the bride, who entered on the arm of her uncle and guardian, Mr. Henry Rugeley, who gave her away. The bridal toilette was an exquisite creation of white embroidered tulle over pale green satin, pink rosebuds extending down the front and around the skirt, made in quaint empire mode, the bride never looking more sweet and girlish than on this occasion. An antique pearl necklace was the only ornament worn, and she carried an arm cluster of American Beauty roses. Following the ceremony the happy pair were recipients of hearty congratulations, and a most delectable three-course supper was served. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy left over the Frisco for a short trip, their destination being known only to themselves, the bride wearing a suit of blue silk crepe with a most becoming black chapeau.
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One of the prettiest matrimonial events of the season was the Wednesday morning wedding which took place at the First Presbyterian Church when Miss Lula Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Williams of this city, was united in marriage to Mr. Claude A. Newton of San Antonio. The ceremony was performed by Rev. M. M. Wolf in his usual impressive manner–the pretty ring service being used. The decorations were charming in their simplicity–ferns, palms and moss being used in profusion. A vocal selection, De Hardelot’s “Because,” was sweetly sung by Mrs. James Howard Pridgen, preceding the entrance of the bridal party, they entering to the accompaniment of Lohengrin’s “Bridal Chorus,” played by Miss Norine Gardner, who also played a soft rendition of Shubert’s Serenade with violin obligato by Mr. John Richards during the ceremony. The bridal party entered in the following order: First, the ribbon bearers, Mr. John Wolf and Mr. Lorne Dean who closed the aisles; then came the bridesmaids, Miss Polly Holloman of Sequin and Miss Myrtle Williams, and the groomsmen, Mr. Samuel Brown of Corpus Christi and Mr. Edward Caffin of San Antonio. The bride entered with her brother, Mr. Alvin Williams of Bay City, who gave her in marriage and was met at the altar by the groom. The bride was handsomely attired in a blue traveling costume, with hat and accessories to match, and carried a bouquet of American Beauties. The bridesmaids wore becoming suits of white serge with picture hats of black and carried roses. Both bride and groom have hosts of friends in Palacios who extend their heartiest congratulations and best wishes for their happiness. They will be at home in San Antonio after October 1st—Palacios Beacon. Mrs. Newton, nee Miss Williams, is a sister of Mr. Alvin Williams of this city. Those attending from here were Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Williams, Mr. Walter Williams and Miss Boney. The Matagorda County Tribune, October 1, 1915
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At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Anderson, at six o'clock Wednesday evening occurred a quiet home wedding when their youngest daughter, Miss Edna, was united in marriage to Mr. Amandus Pfeiffer Jr., by the Swedish minister of Corpus Christi.
The
Matagorda County News and Midcoast
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September 18, 1914 |
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On Thursday evening last we witnessed one of the happiest occasions that has ever occurred at Ashby. Mr. Hugh Phillips and Miss Ada Moore were united in the holy bonds of wedlock. They are two of the most popular young people of our community. The bride has always been esteemed, one of our most sociable and pleasing young ladies, while Mr. Phillips is one of the most industrious and enterprising young men of Ashby. The church was decorated in an artistic manner. Miss Oce Moore played the wedding march as the couple marched up the aisle to take the solemn vows.
The Matagorda County
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February 4, 1899 |
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Mr. A. H. Pierce and Miss
Stella M. Yates were married today noon at the Baptist parsonage, Rev.
T. V. Herndon performing the ceremony. The young people are from
Palacios where they expect to make their home.
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Mr. A. C. Pierceall, of Stoutsville, Mo., and Miss Edna Hagan of Wadsworth, were united in marriage at the Catholic church in this city Sunday morning, the Rev. Father Montrieul officiating. The young people will make Missouri their home. After the ceremony the bridal party repaired to the Baker House where a delightful repast was served. Those present were the bride and groom, Father Montreull, Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Hagan, Harold Hagan, Miss Hagan, Mr. and Mrs. Chaney, Mr. and Mrs. John Ottis, Sr., Mr. Jo Ottis, Sr., Miss Nellie Ottis, Jo Ottis, John Ottis, all of Wadsworth and Mr. Bowman of Okarche, Okla, and Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Highbarger of Bay City. The bride and groom left on the afternoon Brownsville train for a few days stay in Galveston after which they will return to Wadsworth for a brief visit before leaving for their new home in Missouri where they will remain for the present.
The
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November 24, 1911 |
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Mr. Leo. R. Pile and Miss Madge Morris, popular young people, both of this city, were quietly united in marriage at 7:30 last evening at the Methodist parsonage, Rev. J. F. Carter officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Pile will make Bay City their home. The Matagorda County Tribune, February 19, 1915
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Charming in its perfect simplicity, and of deep interest to a large circle of sincere friends and admirers, the wedding of Miss Beulah Culver to Mr. Harry Platzer occupied a most prominent position on Sunday's calendar, being solemnized with great impressiveness by the Rev. Kidd at the Methodist church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. At the signal of the wedding march beautifully rendered by Mrs. Matchett, the bridesmaid, Miss Eura Cloar, handsomely gowned in pink satin, upon the arm of Vincent Culver groomsman, and Miss Bettie McLendon, becomingly attired in white chiffon over pink silk, with Mr. Louis Matchett, preceded the bride and groom to the altar, following whom entered the bride and groom, the bride very handsome in an embroidered net robe over white satin, with large white hat, arm bouquet of bride's roses. The impressive words of the ceremony ended, and the felicitations of family and friends extended, the now wedded pair, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Platzer, repaired to the home of the bride, where a delicious wedding breakfast did honor to the occasion, and where many toasts were drunk to the health of the bride and groom. The hour of departure arriving, Mr. and Mrs. Platzer left over the Brownsville for Columbus, Ohio, amid the hosts of good wishes of the goodly number of friends left behind. They will probably spend the summer there returning in the fall to League City, the home of the groom. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Culver of this city, and is a girl of rare sweetness and charm, womanly, and well qualified to be the helpmeet of the man whom she has honored in becoming his wife. The groom has been a resident of this city for some months past and is well identified and quite popular in sporting circles here, having been one of the most popular baseball players our local club has ever enlisted in its service. The good wishes of numerous friends in this city accompany this happy couple on their life's journey.
The
Matagorda County Tribune,
March 17, 1911 |
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