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IN OLD OCONTO COUNTY |
Oconto County
Reporter
January 13,
1894
researched by Richard LaBrosse
Stiles—Martin
VanKellen of Little Chute and Miss Cecil
VanLaanen of this place were married at St. Patrick’s church
Tuesday morning
at eight by the Rev. E.e. Leccia.
Marriage
John J. Brophy, of Tascosa, New Mexico, was married to Miss Rosa Duran, of Clayton, N. M. on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 1893. Mr. Brophy is an old Oconto boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Brophy of this city. He has a host of Friends here who will be pleased to know that he has secured a most estimable young lady as a helpmate through life’s journey. The Union County (N. M.) Democrat, in speaking of the marriage says; Miss Rosa is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Duran, of the Cone & Duran mercantile firm. She is a young lady of rare accomplishments possessing all the noble qualities that go to make a lovable woman. Mr. Brophy is one of Tascosa’s most substantial businessmen, and in every respect worthy of the fair prize he has won. The Democrat joins their host of friends in extending congratulations to this popular young couple.
Married
On Saturday,
Jan. 6, 1894, by H. F. Jones, justice
of the peace, Miss Oleana Oleson, to Mr. Peter Peterson, both of this
city.
On Monday, Jan. 8, 1894, by H. F. Jones, justice of the peace, Mrs. Eva L. Leeach to Mr. Archibald McRae, both of this city.
Martin
Van Keilen, of Little Chute, and Miss Cecil
Van Laanen, of this place, were married at St. Patrick’s
Church Tuesday
morning at 8:00 by the rev. E. E. Leccia. A short reception followed
the
ceremony, after which the young couple drove to Oconto and took C.
&
N. W. train for Little Chute where they intend to make their future
home.
Congratulations and best wishes are extended together with the
traditional
slipper and rice.
J. Birkenmier, of this place, and Miss Daul, of Luxemberg, were married Jan. 11, in the city of Green Bay. The Rev. Fr. Leccia performed the ceremony. Joy be with them forever.
It is alleged that John Peters, Jr., was married last Sunday. How is it John? Come, set them up.
Married,
at the residence of Mrs. Patterson in the
South ward, Sunday, Jan. 14, 1894, by Rev. D. Stecker, of the M. E.
church,
Miss Maggie Paramore, of this city, to Mr. C. E. Wright, of Dunbar, Wis.
Joined
in Wedlock
W. N. Hart and
Etta D. Thompson Embark on the Matrimonial
Sea
A
very quiet wedding was solemnized at the residence
of Mrs. Robert Thompson, in the South ward, Monday evening, Feb. 5, on
which occasion Mr. W. N. Hart, of Green Bay, was united in marriage to
Etta Dora, fourth daughter of Mrs. Thompson, the ceremony being
preformed
by Rev. L. D. Hopkins, rector of St. Mark’s church.
Only relatives
of the principals, with very few invited
friends were present.
The bride is a
young lady of prepossessing appearance
and most attractive demeanor, whose cheerful disposition has made her
many
warm friends in this city where she has spent the greater portion of
her
life. The groom is estimable young business man of Green Bay, who
enjoys
an enviable reputation for industry and thrift, and enjoys not only the
confidence of his employers but the entire community as well.
At the
conclusion of the ceremony a wedding repast
was served, after which the happy couple boarded the 8:00 northbound C.
& N. W. train, and will spend a week on the trip before
returning to
Green Bay.
Married
By Rev. G.
Bossard, Wednesday, Feb. 21, Miss Louisa
Schmidt and William Williams, of this city. A brief trip and they will
return to Oconto to reside.
Marriage
Miss
Josie Jillot and Charles Follett were married
by Justice Bloch at the office of the latter on Sunday evening last.
They
will reside at the Roth house.
Abrams—Miss
Ola Bush of Abrams and Mr. Kenneth McIver
of Stiles were united in the holy bond of matrimony.
Cards
are out announcing the marriage in Marinette
on Thursday, April 8 of Miss Emma Tyler and Mr. J. E. Dafter, formerly
residents of Oconto
Sentenced
for life, in the town of Oconto, on the 5th
Inst., Michael Exford and Miss Elizabeth Eliza Whiting were married by
D.E. Whiting, justice of the peace.
Wednesday
evening, at the residence of Angus McKarcher,
in the presence of a few relatives and invited friends George B. Ford,
and Miss Sadie F. Luck were made husband and wife, Rev. S.W. Ford,
father
of the groom, assisted by Rev. G. Bossard, officiating.