1895
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IN OLD OCONTO COUNTY |
Oconto County
Reporter
January 5, 1895
researched by Cathe Ziereis
transcribed by Ron Renquin
THE MARRIAGE MORN
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H.M. Lord and Miss Lizzie Brophy Wedded
At High Noon
Again the peal of the marriage bell and two of society’s favorite members pledge to each other vows of life-long constancy and never ending devotion and assume the relationship of husband and wife.
Wednesday morning, after a repast at the home of the bride’s parents - Mr. and Mrs. Barney Brophy, in the East ward - the wedding party proceeded to the residence of Rev. P. I. Lochman, where the sacred ceremony of marriage was pronounced and the nuptial know was cemented.
The bride was
attired in a handsome traveling dress
and carried a bouquet of white roses; the groom in
conventual’s black with
lapel bouquet of blue violets. Miss Ella Regan was bridesmaid and J. B.
Grunert best man. After the ceremony the party returned to the
bride’s
home where congratulations
of friends were tendered
and at 12:58 the couple departed for Milwaukee for a week’s
sojourn when
they will return and enter upon the new life in the town of Maple
Valley,
where Mr. Lord is engaged in the general merchandize business.
The bride has
resided in Oconto since childhood, always
prominent in social circles, of unwavering friendship a lovable
disposition,
and the groom is known to every resident of city, and county as an
upright
young man and capable tradesman, and the kindest wishes of all are
extended
to the happy couple.
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Hickory
Kelly Brook
Marriage of Mrs. Rebecca Ellis and G. B. Michael in the East.
Granville B. Michael, of Stillwater, and Mrs. Rebecca A. Ellis, of Oconto, Wis., were quietly married at the Methodist Parsonage in Oconto, Thursday afternoon, January 16, at 3 o’clock, by Rev. W. F. Holmes. Mr. Michael is one of the leading citizens of Stillwater and has an extensive acquaintance in Pentecost county. He has long been in the mercantile business in Stillwater, and is now postmaster of the place. Mr. Michael is an affable gentleman, very popular with his friends, and commands the esteem of all who know him. Mrs. Ellis is a native of Stillwater, but has lived in the west for many years. Her eastern friends are delighted that through this pleasant alliance her future home will be among them. After the wedding Mr. and Mrs. Michael went directly to their residence, where they received general and hearty congratulations.
Mrs. Ellis has
resided in this city many years, and
in taking her departure for a new home she carries with her the
friendship
of an extended acquaintance which shall never grow dim. To Mr. and Mrs.
Michael, Oconto people extend well wishes for enduring
prosperity.
At Hickory, January 23, Dr. J. W. Pinch and Miss Nellie Watts, of Gillett, by Rev. G. C. Carmichael. The REPORTER joins in congratulations.
Keegan
Marriage of
William A. Hay and Miss
Anna Farnsworth at Chicago.
MARRIED
MARRIED.
Married, Thursday
afternoon, at the residence of the
bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Temple, Miss Evelyn Temple
to Myron
Schaal, Rev. Upson officiating. The many friends of the young couple
wish
them much joy and a long and useful life.
Elmer Riffenberg
and Miss Lizzie Poppy were united
in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Heman Poppy,
May 20. The ceremony was performed in the presence of a large number of
relatives and friends, who immediately afterward repaired the dining
room,
where a sumptuous supper was waiting. The happy couple took the evening
train for a short wedding tour, from which they will return and take up
their residence in Abrams. They have the kindest wishes of the entire
community
for their future welfare.
Marriages
On Monday next, at the home of the lady’s parents in Neenah, Mr. H. Jerslid of Oconto will wed Miss Tena Pedersen, they will remain a week or more with friends in that city, when they will come to Oconto and occupy the James Larsen house in the North ward. The Reporter joins with others friends in advance congratulations.
Miss Julia
McKeever and Mr. Tulford were married at
St. Joseph’s church on Wednesday.
J.J. Hof of Milwaukee and Mrs. J. A. Burtis of Okauchee, Wis., were married at Washington D. C. Mr. Hof is president of J. J. Hof Land Company of Milwaukee which owns about 60,000 acres of land in central and eastern Wisconsin, including a large acreage in Oconto county upon a portion of which is located the village of Sobieski. Mrs. Burtis is well known all over the United States as the successful and genial proprietress of that beautiful summer resort, Spring Bank, along the shore of Oconomowoc lake.
Carl Mueller and Miss Augusta Grade were quietly married by Rev. H. Eisenbach on Thursday, 28th ult.
By T. Uplegger, pastor of the Lutheran church at Gillett, August Buhsandt and Joanna Polzin.
J. A. Sharpley and Miss Amelia Hanop were united in wedlock by Rev. G. C. Carmichael. Mr. Sharpley resides at Sagola, Mich.
CUPID’S
CAPERS.
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Destinies Linked for Life -
Vows Sealed
With the Wedding Ring.
Louis Menge and Mrs. Charlotte Muman were married on Tuesday by Rev. Fr. Lochman; both residents of this city.
On Thursday by the
same priest, George Burnett of Antigo
and Miss Adelaide Williams of Oconto - W. J. Evans officiating as
groomsman
and Miss Mary Williams as bridesmaid.
MARRIED.
Wednesday evening, by the same clergyman, Edward Links and Miss Della Hollopeier. It was a quiet wedding, and although planned to be kept from their friends for a time the secret was of brief duration, yet congratulations are just as cordial because of the unsuccessful ruse. The newly wedded couple have gone to housekeeping in their own home which they had leisurely prepared in anticipation of the event. Both have lived long among us and their friends are legion.
On Sunday evening,
April 14, By Rev. Fr. Vaillant,
Mrs. Virginia Classon to Fred Coature, late of the town of
Brazeau.
Married
Mr. Herman Rosenfeldt and Miss Augutsa L. Boercket were married yesterday in this city, and their many friends showed congratulations upon them and danced to their future happiness at the home of the groom’s mother until an early hour Friday morning, the city cornet band discoursing music on the occasion. The Reporter joins in good wishes.
On Monday, at
Green Bay, Miller Elliot and Miss Bessie
Clapp of Maple Valley were united in wedlock.
WEDDING BELLS.
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The marriage at Oshkosh of John B. Martineau and Miss Gertrude Roche was an event held in pleasant anticipation by their many friends in Oconto who were cognizant of the state of affairs, and the marriage vows were spoken in the presence of intimate friends and relatives at the house of 6 in the morning of Tuesday,
July 2. The
OSHKOSH TIMES
thus mentions the event:
Yesterday moning
in St. Vincent de Paul’s church,
occurred the marriage of Miss Gertrude Roche, of this city and Mr. John
B. Marineau, of Oconto. Rev. Father Morrissey
officiated. The
bride wore an elegant and becoming traveling costume and carried white
roses. Miss Franc Phelps of Oconto was bridesmaid and carried
pink
roses. Miss Nellie Roche, the little sister of the bride,
acted as
maid of honor. Mr. Julius Grunert of Oconto was best
man. The
bride was given away by her father. At the close of the
ceremony
a dainty wedding breakfast of four courses was served at the residence
of the brides parents and Mr. and Mrs. Martineau took th early train
via
the Chicago & Northwestern road for Chicago, St. Louis and
other points.
The bride in this
event is the daughter of Assistant
Chief Roche of the fire department and an amiable young and attractive
lady. She graduated from the Oshkosh Normal in
1893. Mr. Martineau
is an enterprising young businessman of Oconto.
The guests from
out of town were: Mrs.
Eleanor Martineau, mother of the groom; Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Martineau,
Master
Guy and Miss Lulu Martineau, all of Oconto, and Miss Margaret Williams,
of LaCrosse.
Mr. and Mrs.
Martineau will be “at home” in
the Capt. Freeman residence in the South ward after July 10, and
congratulations
will be showered upon the popular young couple by their myriad of
friends.
The bride, since
her residence in Oconto, as
teacher in the public schools, has endeared herself to all fortuneate
in
her acquaintance, and the groom is one of our most popular young
businessmen
and prominent in social circles.
McFarlane-Robinson.
Price-Kaufman.
France-Bannen.
Smith-Boehm.
Christ-Russell.
Hickory.
Elliet-Klapp
Spruce
Steers-Nelson
Married, July 3, at the home of the bride’s parents in Spruce, Mr. Guy Steers to Miss May Nelson, Rev. Upson performing the ceremony. Their many friends wish them joy.
CHRIST-RUSSELL.
Marriage Solemnized at St.
Joseph’s
Church on Tuesday Morning
July 16.
Cooper-Adkins
Bovee-Bitters
Bellingham-Orde
Mr. George E. Foster of Oscoda, Mich., and Miss Margaret Carlin of Oconto, were united in wedlock at St. Joseph’s church, Wednesday morning, Mr. George Shores and Miss Amy Carlin, attendants, the ceremony performed by Fr. Lochman. A reception followed at the home of the bride’s parents. Miss Lena Rummel and Kittie Schoeber and Mr. Carlin were present from Green Bay. Mr. and Mrs. Foster will reside in Oscoda.
The marriage of W. A. Holt and Miss Lucy Rumsey, at Lake Forest, was solemnized yesterday. Along about the first of September they will arrive in Oconto and occupy their handsome home on West Main St.
Married, August
14, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs.
Witham, Colby Cooper and Miss Laura Atkins, Rev. Upson speaking the
words
that made them husband and wife. After a bountiful repast the happy
pair
took the train for a short wedding tour, expecting to return on Friday
evening
The rooms were most beautifully decorated with trailing vines an fragrant flowers, and following the ceremony came congratulations and the wedding dinner, and at 1:50 the departure for a brief visit to the city of Milwaukee and other points.
Those present to witness the happiness of their young friends were Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Burnside of Riverside Farm, town of Stiles, parents of the bride; Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Royce, parents of the groom; Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Royce, Escanaba; Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Classon, Rev. and Mrs. Bossard, Mrs. F. A. Knapp, Albert Burdick and Asa Royce. The presents were numerous and beautiful and greatly admired.
These young people who have just launched their barque upon a calm sea have the wishes of many friends that the voyage may thus continue to the end of life.
The groom has always lived in this city, is a young man of sterling integrity, correct habits, was recently admitted as a partner in his father’s business, and the bride, a sister of Mrs. D. G. Classon, well known in Oconto social circles, is admired for her many graces.
When they return
from their wedding trip they will
at once enter upon their duties of housekeeping in the former home of
Mr.
and Mrs. H. M. Royce on Main street, where friends will give them
cordial
greetings.
Oconto County Reporter
"The marriage of
Mr. J. Lawrence Pingel to Miss Tillie
Steffen, daughter of Mrs. Belle Steffen, was solemnized at the home of
the bride’s mother last evening at 8 p.m. The ceremony was
performed by
the Rev. R. W. Frees, of Hortonville, in the presence of a few friends
and relatives.The bride is well
and favorably known, having taught
in the public schools of Hortonville for a number of years. Mr. Pingel,
the groom, is a promising young lawyer of Oconto. The happy couple
departed
on the morning train for Milwaukee, and they will be at home in Oconto
after September 1."
To Mr. and Mrs.
Pingle a most cordial welcome will
be accorded.
Murphy-Drave.
Derks-Vonderlin
Plucker-Anderson
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Pingel – Steffen
Again the twang of the mystic bow and cupid’s dart hath performed well its mission.
News comes from
Hortonville of the marriage of Mr.
L. J. Pingel of this city and Miss Tillie e. Steffen of Hortonville and
the following press clipping tells of the happy ceremony. The marriage of Mr. J.
Lawrence Pingel to Miss Tillie
Steffens, was solemnized at the home of the bride’s mother
last evening
at 8 p.m. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. R. W. Frees, of
Hortonville,
in the presence of a few friends and relatives.
At the home of Mrs. L. Fisher, Shiocton, Wis., Wednesday, September 4, by Rev. E. Gerechter, Mr. Herman Heller and Miss Rose Fisher.
Mr. Carl Hana and Miss Antonia Svitack were married by O. W. Bloch, Esq., at the home of the bride’s parents on Saturday last - September 7.
On Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock, at St. Mark’s church, Mr. Frank Brown and Miss Lillian Russell were united in wedlock, Rev. Fr. Mead officiating. Their attendants were Mr. George Russell and Miss Gertrude Russell - brother and sister of the bride. The church was prettily decorated with pink and white flowers, and Mendelssohn’s march lent inspiring strains to the occasion. Mr. Brown’s former home was in Green Bay, where his parents - who were present at the ceremony - now reside. The bride’s people are residents of Couillardville. Mr. and Mrs. Brown will make their home at Hunts Spur, Mich., where he is employed, and where the best wishes of a myriad of friends go with them.
By Justice Jones, at the residence of George Cerveney in Frenchtown, Monday evening, September 9, Mr. Joseph Pacer and Miss Josephine Slegr.
Married, Sept. 5, at the M. E. parsonage, Mr. Owen Collier to Miss Addie Fuller. Rev. Upson performed the ceremony. Their many friends wish them joy.
MARRIED.
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Mr. Carl Hana and Miss Antonia Svitack were married by O. W. Bloch, Esq., at the home of the bride’s parents on Saturday last - September 7.
By Justice Jones, at the residence of George Cerveney in Frenchtown, Monday evening, September 9, Mr. Joseph Pacer and Miss Josephine Slegr.
Elliott-Ford
At the residence of Rev. and Mrs. S. W. Ford, Wednesday, at the hour of 12, noon, was solemnized the marriage of Mr. George Stephen Elliott and Miss Minnie Delia Ford; in the presence of a few relatives, the ceremony performed by the father of the bride, assisted by the Rev. G. C. Carmichael.
Duncan-Nelson
By Rev. G. Bossard, on Wednesday evening, Mr. John Duncan and Miss Nelson were joined in holy wedlock. On Thursday evening they were serenaded by the Trombone band. To Mr. and Mrs. Duncan, THE REPORTER, with other friends, extends congratulations.
At the residence
of the bride’s parents, in the South
ward, Saturday evening, September 14, Miss Dora Follett and Mrs. Fred
Rohlback,
Rev. H. Eisenbach officiating. Congratulations from all friends.
Oconto County Marriages in Marinette.
Fred Baker and Miss Katherine Wezenaar.
A DOUBLE WEDDING.
Gillett
Young People Take Upon
Themselves the Marriage Vow.
At the residence
of F. Schaal, Gillett, Wis., Monday,
September 30, 1895, Mr. Guy C. Cox and Miss L. Mabel Schaal and Mr.
Frank
Schaal and
Miss Mame Howland were
united in the holy bonds of
matrimony. The marriages were solemnized at 12 o'clock, Rev. E. D.
Upson
officiating,
after which a sumptuous
repast was served to the many
friends present. The brides were
attended by the Misses Estella Fitzgerald,
Lucy Howland and Jennie Lucas, and the grooms by Messrs. Bert Cox, Roy
Fitzgerald and
Lewis Schaal. The many presents
received attest the high esteem in
which the happy couples are held, and their many friends wish them a
long,
prosperous
and happy life.
The marriage of
Hattie Rifenbergh to W. Weiting, which
took place here September 11, was not mentioned. He hope it is not to
late
yet. Miss
Hattie was one of our most
popular young ladies. She
has resided in the immediate vicinity from childhood, and having taught
in the county for
the past six years makes
her too well known to need
further eulogy from us. We know very little of Mr. Weiting, except that
he holds a lucrative
position as telegraph
operator at Adell, Wis. Mr.
and Mrs. Weiting have gone to Adell to reside, and carry with them the
best wishes of the community
for their future welfare.
Burt Bovee and Annie Bitters were married at Brookside; September 24
John Bovee, Jr.,
was recently married to Addie Lamphere
of Gould City, Mich., and with his bride is visiting his parents and
other
relatives here.
Married
At St. Joseph's parsonage, Thursday morning, by Rev. Fr. Lochman, Mr. Henry Van Abel of this city and Miss Elizabeth Latterman of Gillett. William Van Able and Miss Wittkopf were attendants. Mr. and Mrs. Van Abel will reside in Oconto.
Frank Leonard and
Miss Malvina Spencer;
Dr. E. E. Hutchinson and
Miss Mary Larson;
Roy Smead and Miss Ethel
Johnson.
Oconto Falls
Married - At Marinette,
about two weeks ago, Miss
Lena Harkley to Mr. Howard Macrorie. We are unable to give a date, as
Mr.
Macrorie has been
very successful in keeping
it quiet. We wish Mr. and
Mrs. Macrorie a long and happy future.
On Sunday, at St.
Peter’s church, Mr. Frank Mott and
Miss Felcite Lafave were united in marriage by Rev. Fr. Vaillant. They
will make Oconto
their home. Friends extend
congratulations.
In the town of
Waupee, at the residence of H. C. Armstrong,
justice of the peace, on November 3, 1895, George A. D. Cronce of
Shawano
and Miss
Cora E. Huntley of Waupee.
John B. Armstrong, Jr.,
and Miss Mabel Donald were attendants.
Greenwood
Mrs. F. W. Fisher of Pensaukee has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. F. DeLano, the past week.
At the residence
of the bride’s parents on Wednesday,
Nov. 6, Emma, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Beyer, and Mr. Henry Van
Boven
of the town
of Oconto, were united in
the holy bonds of matrimony
by Rev. H. J. Kohlhepp of Peshtigo. Miss Mary Van Boven, sister of the
groom, and Miss
Lizzie Dodds, were
bridesmaids, and Louis Beyer and
Julius Kreuger acted as groomsmen. The bride is well known in this
vicinity,
have lived here
from childhood, and her
cheerful disposition won for
her a large circle of friends. The groom is a young man of upright
character,
industrious
and persevering. At the
conclusion of the ceremony
the company sat down to an elegant wedding dinner. After supper,
dancing
was the principal
amusement. Their many
friends entertain for them the
best wishes for their future welfare. The bride was the recipient of a
large number of
beautiful and useful
presents.
In Waupee, Nov. 10, by Justice Armstrong, Miss Cora Huntley of Waupee to George Cronce of Shawano.
Invitations are
sent out for the wedding of Miss Iyne
May Bandland to John Forsberg, tomorrow evening, at the residence of
the
bride’s
parents, in Little River.
Mr. Rudolph Bowers and Miss Rose Williams were united in marriage on the 10th inst., by Rev. Fr. Valiant. Oconto will be their home.
At Oconto Falls,
November 18, by D. C. Elliott, justice
of the peace, Emil Luisler and Miss Rosie Shimek, both of Lena.
By Rev. G.
Bossard, Mr. Alex. Lerduro of this city
and Miss Eliza LeFevre of Brookside. They will make Oconto their home,
Mr. Lerduro
being associated with Mr.
Anderson in the meat market
business. THE REPORTER joins with other friends in congratulations.
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Rollin A.
Shoesmith of Leslie, Mich. and Miss Ida May
Johnson of this city were married at the home of the Mrs. John Stewart
by Rev. G. C.
Miss Liza LeFevre and A. Ladrow were married in Oconto last week. All wish them a pleasant voyage down the stream of life.
Married: Adelia Cook and Wallace Markel; Augusta Good and James Lawson.
John McMahon and Miss Annie Clark were married at Oconto by Rev. Carmichael, on the 10th instant. Congratulations.
Mike Olson and
Mrs. Peter Nelson were married at the
home of Mrs. Nelson on Dec. 13, by P. S. Olson. Best wishes.
Married at Oshkosh.
Mr. Bernard Brophy and Miss
Minnie Runkel were married
in Oshkosh on Wednesday of this week, at the residence of Thomas Ryan,
by Rev. John W.
Greenwood.
Friends in Oconto had
anticipated the event for some
time, and to the happy couple all extend a hearty congratulations.
The marriage of
Charles Davis and Mrs. Prell occurred
Thursday morning, Rev. P. J. Lochman performing the ceremony. They will
spend a brief
honeymoon at Chippewa Falls.