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REGAN – EATON

Mr. J. E. Regan, a leading businessman of Palacios and Miss Mildred Eaton, of Fort Worth, were married at the rectory of St. Mark’s Episcopal church Sunday morning at 1:30 o’clock, the Rev. Jno. Sloan officiating.

Mr. Regan has a number of friends in Bay City and as soon as they got wise to the gentleman’s intention an alarm was sent forth for the faithful to assemble. It took just a few moments to organize the squad and while Mr. Regan was busy with County Clerk W. C. Lloyd preparing that mysterious pierce of parchment which is so essential in all marital undertakings in Texas the guard put out a picket line of picked men to see that no flank movements were made. Capt. Eidman, having been there himself, one time back in the 60’s or earlier, perhaps did a wise trick, because our Palacios friend made a ruse to proceed to Judge Holman’s and have that dignitary perform the sacred functions incident to and necessary in such important and everlasting affairs of mankind. Instead of going there the couple went to St. Mark’s rectory and the Eidman infantry charged those sacred barracks. But the Rev. Sloan, while not a survivor of the Alamo nor of Goliad, is a “veteran of many wars” and equal to the emergency of the situation, so all the boys could do was to wait on the outside, and sing while the sacred ceremony, which bound together the lives and future existence of J. E. Regan and Mildred Eaton for better or worse, was being impressively performed by that good man, Rev. Jno. Sloan.

May the choicest of life’s blessings rest ever upon the heads and in the lives of these happy young people.                                                                

The
Matagorda County Tribune, August 4, 1911
 


JOHNSON – RICHARDSON

Mr. Sam Richardson of this city and Miss Leah Johnson, the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Johnson, of Sweeny, were quietly united in marriage at the bride’s home yesterday.

This was an unusual Christmas gift one to the other, but a timely and happy ending of a long courtship.

Both young people are popular and have a large circle of friends who will wish for them a long life of happiness.                                               

The
Matagorda County Tribune, January 1, 1915
 


RINEHART – HARRIS

Wednesday, April 2, Mr. Endress Rinehart and Miss Lulu Harris went to Bay City, where they were united in marriage, Rev. H. C. Morrison, the pastor of the Baptist church of that place officiating. They spent the remaining part of the week visiting relatives of the bride in Bay City.

The bride was dressed in white and carried a bouquet of white carnations; the groom appearing in the conventional black. They are both highly esteemed by all those who know them.

Mr. and Mrs. Rinehart returned to Palacios Sunday afternoon, where they found a dinner awaiting them. Monday night a reception was given them at the home of the groom. The young folk spent the evening having a good time. Many games were played, after which refreshments were served. At a late hour the young people departed for home, after wishing the young couple a long and prosperous journey through life.

Those present were Misses Margie Baxter, Viola and Laura LaRosh, Edith and Ethel Morgan, Claire Hansen, Blanche Porter, Clara Rinehart, Mrs. Cleve Porter; Messrs. Alvin, Fred and Ray Dow, Clarence Morgan, Will Hansen, Marion McClannahan and Cleve Porter.

Palacios Beacon, April 11, 1913
 


RUGELEY – PARTAIN

A surprise wedding was sprung here yesterday in the marriage of Capt. Frank Rugeley, Matagorda county’s popular sheriff and Mrs. Ellen Partain, of Midfield. The ceremony was performed by Judge W. S. Holman at the home of Mrs. Anna Rugeley in this city. Only a few were present to witness the event and immediately after the ceremony the contracting parties boarded the Brownsville for Houston where they will spend several days.

Captain Frank Rugeley is one of the old settlers of this county and is known throughout the breadth and thickness of the coast country. He has been in public life for many years and has made the county and State a good and fearless officer. He has an unlimited host of friends and is, indeed, a very popular man.

The bride is one of Matagorda county’s most lovable women. Her home is at Midfield, where she has extensive landed interests. Her friends are legion and she is greatly beloved wherever known.

Mr. and Mrs. Rugeley will make Bay City their home, and to them the Tribune, on behalf of their friends and acquaintances extends a hearty welcome accompanied by the sincerest wishes for a long, happy and prosperous journey through the remaining days of their life partnership.

The Matagorda County Tribune, October 27, 1911
 


MATAGORDA WEDDING

Rugeley – Williams

At one o'clock p. m. Wednesday, May 16, 1923, friends who had been looking forward to the event began to assemble at the Methodist Church to witness the nuptials of Mr. Stanley Robbins Rugeley and Miss Winnie Catherine Williams and by 1:30 all seats had been filled comfortably, the ushers, Messrs. Wadsworth Rugeley and W. B. Serrill, performing their task faithfully and courteously.

The interior of the church looked cool and inviting in its profusion of artistic arrangement of ferns and sweet peas.

Before the processional, Miss Janie Savage, in brown silk and picture hat of old rose, presided at the organ and accompanied Mrs. S. L. Brown as she sang "I Love You Truly." Mrs. Brown was becomingly costumed in brocaded crepe, then Lohengrin heralded the bridal party, the first coming up the aisle was the matron of honor, Mrs. Mecklenberg in pretty creation of brown silk canton with Mr. Mecklenberg as attendant. Little "Billie" Brown added much to the procession as he kept time up the aisle in his little white suit, carrying the ring in a large wax-like Calla lily and smiling continually. He was followed by maid of honor, Miss Aenone McNabb, who looked stunning in Old Rose canton crepe, with the best man, Mr. Elliott Hubbard of Weimar. Mrs. Mecklenberg and Miss McNabb both wore a corsage of sweet peas. Next were two sweet little flower girls, Geraldine and Barbara Ryman, in dainty little dresses of pink and white organdie, both carrying trailing garlands of roses and fern fronds, followed by the happy couple who in a few seconds would be legally bound in holy matrimony. "Stanley" looked handsome in his dark blue serge suit and "Winnie" radiant and sweet in her beautiful traveling suit of navy Poiret twill, with gray hat, gloves and boots, carrying a bouquet of white rosebuds and ferns. As they paused before the chancel the Rev. Mr. Storey performed the sacred ring ceremony in which they "plighted their troth." For the recessional the beautiful Mendelssohn march was rendered.

On leaving the church the young couple, with their attendants, entered the auto and sped back to the Ryman residence, where Mrs. Ryman held a reception in their honor, and they stood just within the gate, one on either side, under evergreen bowers, accepting the hearty congratulations of relatives and friends as they arrived. The guests entered the house, admired the handsome and many wedding gifts, then passed on into an alcove where the young people first gathered around a handsome bride cake, three-tier deep and each taking up ribbon streamers drew trophies concealed therein. This feature provoked lots of merriment for the maidens having a part. This most delicious wedding cake was sliced and served with equally as delicious ice cold fruit punch, Virginia Ryman presiding over the punch bowl.

The newly made "Mrs. Rugeley" stood on the stairway and flung her bouquet far out among the girls and Miss Lila Thornhill, after a merry scramble, came out victor and walked off smilingly. Then the happy pair tried to get quietly away but never succeeded until they passed through a heavy shower of rice, everyone talking part in the fun, then old slippers and pieces of shoes were in evidence everywhere on the traveling bags, swinging from the back of the car and tumbling about as they went speeding out on the highway with a sincere wish for their happiness in every heart of those watching them depart. Stanley Robbins Rugeley is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Rugeley and he and his bride are both of Matagorda County product, dating four generations back their forefathers coming here in the early morning of the 19th century, dating back on her side to 1827 and his to 1836. Stanley is beloved by old and young alike in this, the town of his nativity, for his force of character, his optimism and ever pleasant and courteous disposition, also his industrial habits and he is at present associated with his father in the hardware business.

"Winsome Winnie" is a clinging vine, a general favorite with everyone, is sweet and affectionate and just the one to make a happy home for Stanley. She is the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Williams, deceased, and has made her home with her aunt, Mrs. B. A. Ryman, ever since her mother passed away. From that home she now enters the matrimonial bark with her beloved "Bookie" and we pray that they will sail through no serious storm clouds but ever over a calm and sunkissed sea. They have gone to Wichita Falls for their honeymoon and expect to be absent a week or more.

They will probably visit Port Arthur en route home here, where they will abide for the present, with Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Rugeley.

We give the names of those at the reception as they registered in the bride's book. The first eleven constituted the bridal party: Mary Culver Mecklenberg, Hilmer W. Mecklenberg, Aenone McNabb, W. W. Rugeley, W. B. Serrill, Janie Savage, Mrs. S. L. Brown, Barbara Ryman, Elliott M. Hubbard, Mrs. Carroll Ryman, Mr. S. L. Brown, Vadys Bedford, Mrs. W. C. Berg, E. G. Culver, J. F. Williams, Mrs. D. M. Williams, Miss Myra Burke, Mrs. D. T. McIver, Mrs. E. E. Zipprian, Mrs. S. H. Cheek, Bess Storey, Bay City; Mrs. Chas. Burkhart, Velma Smith, George Stewart; Mrs. William Felix Needham, Wharton; Miss L. Forrest Blair, Wharton; Mrs. C. M. Robbins, Mrs. Fannie Winston, Bay City; Mrs. F. L. Rugeley, Mrs. Fred S. Robbins, Bay City; Mr. and Mrs. F. Parker Robbins, Gulf; Mrs. E. R. Inglehart, Mrs. W. E. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Culver, Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Brooks, Wharton; Mrs. W. E. Bedford, Lila E. Thornhill, Miss M. E. Watson, Chappel Hill; Judge and Mrs. Will McNabb, Fred S. Robbins, Bay City; Tassie Clay Thornhill, L. W. Coffee, Virginia Ryman, Bay City; Rita Inglehart Thrasher, Gulf; Carroll Ryman, Carroll Walker Ryman, Mrs. A. W. McNabb, Mrs. Jas. Nye Ryman, Eldridge Ryman, Mrs. Jas. Gillett, Bay City; Myrtle Williams, Palacios; Mrs. B. A. Ryman, Rev. G. T. Storey, Bay City.                                                        

The
Matagorda County Tribune, May 24, 1923
 


RYMAN – WALKER

One of our Matagorda boys surprised his friends here last Saturday in his marriage at Bay City, and yet a few of his most intimate friends suspected it, though not at so early a date. The Bay City Tribune of Saturday afternoon says:

Mr. George Carroll Ryman and Miss Lula Walker were united in marriage at 1 o’clock today at the Methodist church in this city. Rev. J. F. Carter officiating.


The wedding was unexpected, not even the intimate friends of the contracting parties being aware that so serious a step was to be taken. But they took it just the same and are now Mr. and Mrs. Ryman.


The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Walker, and is a young lady of many charming traits of character, popular with all who knew her and possessed with all that goes to make a life of happiness for the man of her choice. She being reared in
Bay City and has hosts of friends who wish her a long life of happiness.


The groom is a Matagorda county raised boy and is like wise popular with everybody. The Tribune extends its heartiest congratulations.

Carroll Ryman is a native of Matagorda, a leading young rice farmer of the county, is a favorite with all. A son of our esteemed fellow citizen, Mr. B. A. Ryman, he is a chip off the old block, in handsome physique and sturdy character. His bride is a daughter of Mr. Wm. Walker, a Bay City furniture dealer and prominent citizen of the county, is well known here where she has frequently visited, and is loved for her many womanly attributes of heart and mind. The News extends congratulations to the young couple and wishes for them, a long life of prosperity and all the happiness that youth and beauty may be heir to.

Mr. and Mrs. Ryman will make their home in Matagorda upon their return from a tour into the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.       

The Matagorda News & Midcoast Farmer
, August 8, 1913
 


SHORT – THOMPSON

Saturday night at 9 o'clock, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Thompson, Miss Gladys Jewel Thompson was united in matrimony with Mr. McKee Short of San Antonio. Mrs. Short is one of our most popular young ladies and is dearly beloved by all who know her. The happy couple left Sunday morning for San Antonio where they will make their future home. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. O. Stephens.

The Matagorda County Tribune, January 5, 1923
 


SIGMUND – ZIPPRIAN
 

MARRIED, at the residence of the bride’s father, on Matagorda Peninsula, on the 16th instant, by Rev. C. H. Albert, Mr. L. Sigmund, of Indianola to Miss Elizabeth Zipprian.

The Matagorda Gazette
, September 17, 1859

 


SILOS – RAMOZ

      A wedding took place among the Mexican elete Saturday afternoon. At the residence of the bride’s father, Miss Luize Ramoz and Mr. Jaun Silos were married, Squire W. E. McNabb officiating. After congratulations by a number of friends present, dancing was enjoyed and then a feast.                                                          

The Matagorda New & Midcoast Farmer
, October 24, 1913
 


SIMON – SCHWARTZ

The first Jewish wedding in the history of Bay City was solemnized at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Leopold Schwartz, by Rabbi Henry Barnstein of Houston, Miss Freda Schwartz and Mr. Haskell Simon. It was said to be one of the prettiest weddings of the year, and besides friends in Bay City there were a number from other cities. Mr. Simon is a member of the firm of Simon Brothers, a popular young man, and with his charming bride will make their home in the pretty new cottage just completed by the groom. Congratulations and good wishes for them.                                             

The
Matagorda County News and Midcoast Farmer, July 27, 1915

 


DULLER – SMITH

Miss Gertrude Duller and Mr. Jeff Smith, both of Blessing, stole a march on their friends Friday night by driving to Palacios and interrupting the revival meeting in progress at the Methodist Church long enough for the Rev. Goodenough to perform the ceremony that made them man and wife. Mrs. Smith, who has spent most of her life in Blessing, is well known in Palacios, having attended the high school here, finishing with the class of '16 and has a host of friends who wish her well. Mr. Smith is the unusually obliging and courteous night man at the Blessing station.

The Beacon wishes to join in wishing for this happy couple a long life of usefulness and continued happiness.—Beacon.                           

The
Matagorda County Tribune, March 5, 1920
 


STETSON – COULTER

Mr. W. H. Stetson of Hawkinsville and Miss Malissia Jane Coulter of Coulterville, were married in that village December 24 at 2 o’clock p.m. in the presence of their many friends, Mr. A. Curry officiating.

Mr. A. M. Coulter of Houston, brother, gave the bride away. Among the many beautiful presents presented by their friends was a beautiful carving set, presented by Mr. J. W. Rugeley of Bay City. A set of fine silver knives and forks, a set of gold rings, bridal veil and wreath by A. M. Coulter of Houston; a fine ladies’ gold chain by Mr. George W. Coulter of Oglesby, Ill.; Miss Berry Walker, a fine berry dish; Miss Sarah Coulter, a fine pair ladies’ slippers; Mr. and Mrs. Lightenburg, bride’s cake; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fisbbeck, fine bride’s cake; Mrs. Walker, salad dish and stack cake; Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan, a fine turkey; a valuable present from Mr. Charles Voarkirker, a fine safety razor and blades, from a St. Louis firm, was presented to the groom.

Mr. and Mrs. Stetson will make their future home at Coulterville, Mr. W. H. Stetson having formerly taken over 330 acres of the Coulter holdings for hay and agricultural purposes.

The Matagorda County Tribune, December 29, 1911
 


STITH – HAWKINS


MARRIED. In Christ Church, on the 8th inst., by the Rev. C. H. Albert, Mr. F. Stith, of Tennessee and Miss Sallie A., daughter of Col. James B. Hawkins of this county.


We witnessed the solemn and impressive ceremony that linked the fortunes of this loving twain. The sad act was perpetrate before a large audience, all of whom were the warm friends of the unfortunate parties, but any attempt to rescue them from the giddy whirlpool that was gradually sweeping them from “single blessedness,” would have been unavailable. With calm faces and compressed lips, they bore their misfortunes with patience and fortitude—they faced the monster matrimony, and seemed ready to defy all his bickering tortures, “even unto death.”


Immediately after the melancholy occurrence narrated above, the remains of the unfortunate victims were conveyed to the shipping and placed upon a boat. They carry with them the sympathies of a large circle of friends.


We cordially endorse the following sentiment, suggested by a friend to the pair:


“May the cyphering out of their sum of felicity never require severer arithmetic that what is to be found in the multiplication table: may they subtract comfort from all the vicissitudes of life; add continued prosperity to their present happy beginning; divide their joys and sorrows as becomes the married state; multiply or not, as they see proper, and prove, in good time, that they are not ignorant of the simple rule of three.”                   

The Matagorda Gazette
, December 11, 1858
 


SWAGERTY – KAIN

Mr. W. H. Swagerty and Miss Inez Kain were married at high-noon Wednesday at the home of Mrs. M. J. Bruce, where Miss Kain has resided ever since a little girl. Several friends and relatives witnessed the event. Rev. L. E. Selfridge, the Presbyterian minister, officiated.

The parlor was tastefully adorned with cut flowers, roses mostly, and the bride was donned in her traveling dress of cadet blue “Tango cloth” and blue hat with plume and gloves of the same shade. The groom was in the conventional black.

After the ceremony, they were followed to the depot by the wedding guests and profusely pelted with rice which was lots of fun for every one but the bride and groom.

After a few days at Galveston, they will be “at home” in Matagorda to their friends.

Mr. Swagerty is a native of Throckmorton, Texas, but has resided in this place for the past six years, first coming as a companion to Mr. W. B. Wadsworth and since Mr. Wadsworth’s death has clerked in the Wadsworth store. He is a young man of exemplary habits and has made many friends in our town. His bride is a native of Matagorda and is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kain of this place.

By her graceful and charming personality, she also has a host of many friends who wish them von voyage on the matrimonial sea.                   

The
Matagorda County Tribune, December 5, 1913
 


MORE WEDDING BELLS



TERRY-WALLACE
—On the same evening and by the same officiating functionary, Hon. T. J. Hamilton, County Judge, Miss Lulu Wallace, of Bay City, was united in marriage to Mr. J. L. Terry, of Wharton, at the Franz Hotel.

     
Miss Lu, as she was familiarly known here, where she was born and reared; has a wide circle of friends and relatives whose good wishes follow her. For a time she was a pupil of this writer, whose profound sympathies were with her when by the death of her mother she was called from the school room to give a mother's care to her little orphaned brother and sister, and we have admired the fidelity with which she has discharged the trust. Mr. Terry is a son of J. N. Terry, late of this county, now of Wharton, and we congratulate him upon having secured so rare a prize.                                                                       

The Matagorda County Tribune
, July 8, 1899
 


TEW – PAYNE

Mr. Charley Tew, Jr., and Miss Susie Payne, both popular young people of this city, were quietly married in Houston Sunday and are now at home in this city with Mr. and Mrs. Charley Tew, Sr.

The wedding was a surprise to the many friends of the contracting parties. Mr. and Mrs. Tew will make Bay City their home, and are now receiving the congratulations of their friends.

The Matagorda County Tribune, July 13, 1917
 


TWILLIGEAR – WAGNER

Miss Helen Laverne Wagner, daughter of Dr. J. W. Wagner of this city, and Mr. Lum E. Twilligear local manager of the Grant Lumber Company, were united in marriage in Houston, Saturday, June 21, at 5:45 p.m., Rev. Ewell of that city officiating.

The happy couple spent a few days in Houston, after which they went to Alvin, from where they were accompanied home by Anita Belle, the little daughter of Mr. Twilligear, and they are now at home to their many friends in the Ellis residence in the east part of town.

There are popular and estimable young people and have many friends with whom the Beacon joins in wishing them a long and happy wedded life.                    

The Palacios Beacon
, June 27, 1919
 


HAMILL – VOGELSANG

A wedding of the month, very lovely in its solemnization, took place yesterday afternoon at the Baptist Church, uniting in marriage Miss Mabel Hamill, to Merlin Vogelsang, the ceremony being performed at 3 o’clock in the presence of an interested assemblage of relatives and friends.

The decorations of the church were confined to the altar which was beautifully banked with ferns and baskets of cut flowers, and preceding the ceremony, performed by Rev. J. P. Gilliam, Miss Ethel Hamill’s sweet voice was heard in “Elysium” by Oley Speaks. Miss Hamill wore a becoming girlish frock of white Georgette, and pink hat and carried pink roses.

The bridal party entered to the accompaniment of Lohengrin’s “Bridal Chorus,” played by Mrs. E. L. Hawkins.

As the ushers, Messrs. Frank Shaw Taylor and Percy Hamill drew back the pink ribbons which were drawn across the aisles, the matron of honor, Mrs. Chas. Dickey, entered first, wearing a blue Georgette crepe over a rose taffeta drop, black hat and carried an arm cluster of sweet peas. The maid of honor, Miss Carrie Boney entered next, gowned in blue georgette over satin, and carried a bouquet of sweet peas. The little flower girls, Misses Maurine Delano and Margaret Erickson, clad in dainty organdy frocks with pink sashes and carrying baskets of sweet peas and rose petals, scattered flowers in the path of the bride who entered on the arm of her brother, Ellis Hamill, preceded by the ring bearer, Master Nicholas Vogelsang, in a handsome black velvet suit, and carrying the ring in an American Beauty rose.

The bride was met at the altar by the groom and his best man, Austin Castleton.

The lovely bride was attired in a becoming suit of brown, chic little turban and accessories in harmony, and carried an arm cluster of pink carnations.

The bride and groom stole a march on their many friends and well wishers who went to the station to bid them a farewell, and left in their own car, the gift of the groom parents, their destination known only to themselves. They were a safe distance away when it became known that they would not go via the Frisco.

These are two of our most popular young people, who are followed to their new home, a ranch in Uvalde County, by the best wishes of their many friends.

Many beautiful gifts were received by the young couple, attesting the high esteem in which they are held by all who know them.                       

The
Matagorda County Tribune, April 25, 1919
 


WARN – WALLACE
 

MARRIED.—At the residence of the bride, in this city, on the 13th ult., by Hon. M. Talbot, Mr. Richard C. Warn to Mrs. Fannie W. Wallace.


Though late in finding out the above interesting event, it is not too late to wish the happy twain a long life of joy and prosperity.                         

The Matagorda Gazette
, July 23, 1859
 


WATKINS – HUGHES

Yesterday afternoon, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Kelley, Rev. H. C. Morrison spoke the works which united in marriage Mr. M. Watkins and Miss Nina Hughes.

The beautiful, solemn and impressive ceremony was witnessed by the entire Sexton Sunday school, of which the young people were loyal members. Their love and devotion to contracting parties were shown by much congratulation and many a fond wish for their future joy, prosperity and happiness.

Mr. and Mrs. Watkins will reside five miles north of the city, where Mr. Watkins is interested in the development of a large tract of rice land. The fond wishes of the Sexton community go with them, while the Tribune joins them in hearty good will. May they have many merry Christmases.                                                      

The
Matagorda County Tribune, December 29, 1911
 


WATSON – DUFFY

The wedding of Mr. Clayton L. Watson of Columbus to Miss Myrtle Duffy of this place was solemnized at the home of the bride’s parents in this city Nov. 26, 1913, at 10:30 a.m. Rev. John Sloan performing the ceremony. Only immediate relatives and a few intimate friends were present. The parlor was prettily arranged in snow white crysanthemums and clinging vines and the bridal party stood under a large white bell as the words were spoken that made this happy young couple man and wife. The bride was so pretty in her clinging gown of white brocaded mettallasse, the dresses of attendants, Miss Lula Duffy in pale blue and Miss Lucile Duffy in pale pink, harmonizing beautifully with the color scheme of decorations. The groom and his attendants, Messrs. Frank Duffy and Whitney Marquez looked well in the conventional black. Immediately following the ceremony refreshments of cake and wine were served and after the bride had changed her white to a traveling suit of navy blue serge with hat and shoes to match, a sumptious dinner was served after which the young couple hastened to the depot followed by the wedding party and there they were pelted unmercifully with rice while awaiting the departure of the train. After a brief honeymoon to Galveston and San Antonio they will take up their residence at Columbus the home of the groom. Mrs. Watson is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Duffy, was born and reared here and is one of those rare, sweet, quiet little women who for one to know is to love, and the groom a prosperous electrician of Columbus.

The Matagorda County New & Midcoast Farmer, December 5, 1913
 


WENDELL – LORDS
 

MARRIED—At the residence of the bride’s parents, in Bay City, Texas, on Sunday evening, Jan. 8th, 1899, Miss Ollie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. G. Lords, to Mr. John Wendell; Rev. J. J. Callaway officiating.


No cards, no cake, no filigree embellishments; just a quiet, sensible wedding, by two very quiet, sensible young people. May God bless their Union
, is the hearty wish of The Tribune and of a large circle of friends.                          

The
Matagorda County Tribune
, January 14, 1899
 


WHALEY – MOORE
 

MARRIED—At the residence of the bride’s parents in Ashby, Texas, on Wednesday, Nov. 30th, 1898, Miss Inez, eldest daughter of Capt. W. E. Moore, to Mr. W. H. Whaley, of Hedleton, Indian Territory; Rev. J. J. Callaway officiating.

 

This wedding took place at 7:30 in the morning, and only members of the family were present. After a rechercne wedding breakfast, the high contracting parties left for their future home in the Territory.


Miss Inez was a peculiarly winsome and therefore a very popular lady. While her legions of friends most heartily wish her the fullest measure of happiness in her new home, they all realize that her going leaves a void in the old home and in the church and social circles of Ashby that no one else can fill.                                 

The
Matagorda County Tribune, December 3, 1898
 


MATTHEWS – WOOLSEY

A romance which had its beginning in childhood, had one more chapter added to its pages yesterday morning when Eloise Matthews became the bride of Vernor G. Woolsey. As children, this couple were devoted sweethearts, and as the days grew into years, the girlish sentiment ripened into a maidenly love affair, and today the winsome little Eloise of the yesterdays, is the bride of the ideal of her dreams, "Demp" Woolsey.

Friendship was beautifully expressed for both Eloise and Vernor in the attractively decorated church. Palms made a complete background that effectively hid the soloist, Mrs. George Helmecke, and the musician, Mrs. Jim Nye Ryman. Large ferns were well placed while two great clusters of American gladioli added the delicate touch of pink to the green and white. Mrs. Ryman announced the approach of the wedding party with a lovely organ number, after which the solo, "For You Alone," was beautifully sung by Mrs. Helmecke, sister of the groom. Lohengrin's "Here Comes the Bride" pealed forth and the wedding party slowly filed up the church aisles--Miss Melba Collins dainty and sweet in Mountain Haze Georgette, with Mr. Henley Grobe; Miss Gertrude Truitt attractive in rose crepe and lace with Mr. R. T. Woolsey; Miss Lucy Maeberry in a gorgeous gown of orchid crepe and lace with Mr. Joe Milner; Miss Stella Matthews, maid of honor, escorting her sister, the bride, came next, dressed in lovely little frock of blue crepe and silver. The bride was radiant in a costume of grey crepe, with net. Her whole attire was a dream of harmony and sweetest of all was the happy expression of love and confidence that fairly beamed from her face. A truly beautiful bride. The groom was attended by his brother, Mr. Frank Woolsey, whom all of Bay City loves. Little Mary Anna Morton and Barbara Ryman were the darling little flower girls and were fairy like in their dainty white organdie dresses and lace. They carried handmade baskets filled with star jessamine blossoms, while their baskets were all dressed up with sweet pears--the wedding flower. Each maid carried an elegant shower bouquet of sweet peas, and the bride's flowers were pink Columbia roses with lacy ferns and sweet peas. The maids, the flower fairies, and the bride all looked darling, and the men were handsome and dignified.

Rev. O. E. Vivion met the party at the chancel and soon Eloise and Vernor were made husband and wife. The organ immediately sounded out the sweet strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march and the newly made Mr. and Mrs. Woolsey, with their attendants, left the church to receive the congratulations of the large number of friends assembled to witness the sacred ceremony. The bride is from one of the oldest families in Matagorda County and numbers her friends by her acquaintances. The groom has spent a large part of his life here and is a promising young man, at present engaged in teaching in Ft. Stockton schools. His ability has been expressed by his re-election to the position he held last year in the school--head of the history department and animal husbandry. Professor Head, superintendent of the school, and Mr. Woolsey in his department will add laurels to themselves in the help they will be to the young life of Ft. Stockton, while Mrs. Vernor will be an addition to any citizenship and her life will speak for itself wherever he lot may be cast.

Immediately following the wedding, the bride party went to the Collins home for a brief reception, after which Mr. and Mrs. Woolsey left in their car for their home "way out in the West."

The good wishes of all Bay City go with them for they are deservedly popular here and will soon be so in their new home.

A number of beautiful gifts expressed the love of many, many friends, and the family of the bride gave her a chest of silver to start her homemaking with.

Blessings on you—Vernor and Eloise.             A Friend.

Out-of-town guests attending the wedding were: Mr. and Mrs. Dugger of Edna, Mrs. McVea and children of San Antonio, Mrs. George Helmecke and daughter of Sinton, Miss Albrecht of Brazoria, Mrs. A. W. Hurley and children of Houston.

The Matagorda County Tribune, June 1, 1923
 

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