CULLIVAN-BURKE

   Miss Anna M. Cullivan of Lost Creek and John E Burke of Blythe, Cal., 
Married October 8th.

   Miss Anna M Cullivan of Lost Creek and Mr. John E. Burke of Blythe, 
California were married at the Immaculate Conception Church Wednesday 
morning October 8th at seven o’clock. Reverend Thos McNeive, S.J., 
performed the ceremony.
   The bride wore a dark blue suit, black hat and grey shoes. She was 
attended by Mrs. A P Stenger, a sister of the groom who wore a dark blue 
suit.  Miss Cullivan is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Cullivan, 
deceased. She is well known in this community and has a host of friends 
who extend to her their best wishes for a bright future. 
   The groom is the son of Mrs. David Burke of this city. For the past 
fifteen years he has been engaged in farming and mining in Blythe, Calif.  
He was attended by Mr A. P. Stenger. 
   Mr. and Mrs. Burke left Wednesday for Los Angeles, Calif., where they 
will visit before going to their home in Blythe. 
   Congratulations are extended to the happy couple.

DEDONDER-NEWTON
 
Wedding announcement in the St Marys Star, November 24, 1910 reads:
 
A very pretty wedding took place at the Immaculate Conception Church, Wednesday 
morning when Miss Leonie DeDonder, daughter of Vital DeDonder was united in
marriage to Mr. William Robert Newton of Kansas City.  Rev. Father Kuhlman,
S.J., officiating.  The event was largely attended as the bride comes from one
of the oldest and best families in this vicinity.  Miss Margaret Prior of
Frankfort, Kansas stood as the bridesmaid while Mr. Achille DeDonder, a brother
of the bride, was bestman.

The bride wore a beautiful creation of light dove satin, with hat and carried a
boquet of bridal roses.  The maid wore an elegant attire of rose colored silk,
while the groom and bestman wore conventional black.  During the Mass the
Offertory was beautifully sung in trio by Mrs. Andrew Koppes, a sister of the
bride, Mrs. Wm. Sipes, and Dr. A. DeBacker, a cousin of the bride.  Battman's
Mass was sung by members of the old church choir.  After the Mass wedding
breakfast was served to the immediate family at the home of the bride's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vital DeDonder.  The bridal couple left on an evening
train by way of Maple Hill for Kansas City.  The out-of-town guests were Mr.
and Mrs. Thos. Newton, father and mother of the groom; G.C. and T.W. Newton,
brothers of the groom, and their families.
 
The groom is a son of Thomas Newton, superintendent of the U.P. shops at Kansas
City, Kas. and he has acquired a high standing as an expert mechanic.  During
the recent months he has been doing special work at the shops in Denison,
Texas.  Miss Leonie, the bride, has a very wide circle of friends here, and
comes from one of the pioneer families of sterling worth to which the community
points with pride.  Her jovial, good nature has won the affection of a host of
friends who extend to the happy couple the best wishes for a life filled with
many blessings.

Submitted by:Janet Newton

EBERT - HIEGER
Married:

At St. Joseph Church, Flush on Tuesday, May 14, 1901, at 10 am, Miss
Anna Ebert and Mr. Frank  Hieger, Rev. Fr. Hundt, officiating.  Quite a
number of near relatives and friends of the contracting parties were
present to witness the ceremony.  A reception was given at the home of
the bride's mother immediately after the ceremony.  The bride is the
daughter of Mrs. Emil Ebert (Mary Umscheid Ebert), who lives two miles
east of Flush. She wore a handsome dress of tan satin soliel, trimmed
with white silk and applique.  The bridesmaid, Miss Amelia Ebert, sister
of the bride, wore a white swiss dress over pale blue. The groom, and
Johnny Hieger, brother of the groom as best man, both wore the usual
black.  The bride is known as a modest industrious young lady, and has
many friends who wish them a long and happy life.  Mr. Hieger has been a
resident of Flush all of his life, is well known and liked by everyone.
He is an industrious young man and has built up a nice home where he
will take his bride.  The happy couple were the recipients of a large
number of useful presents.
Taken from Newspaper Article, 1901
 
Names of married couple: Frank Joseph Hieger and Anna Estella Ebert	

Submitted by:  Margaret Muller

FREDERICK-BROCKISH

John Frederick of Westmoreland, aged 27 and Elizabeth Brockish 21 of
Westmoreland were issued a marriage license from Probate Judge James 
Logsdon.  This license was posted in the Westmoreland Recorder
newpaper of Kansas on April 25, 1895.

WEDDINGS

John Frederick and Miss Eliza Brockish were united in marriage at 
2 p.m. Tuesday, at the Catholic church in Myers Valley.  Father A. M. 
Welkman performed the ceremony.  The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Simon Frederick, and is one of the progressive young farmers of Myers
Valley, Kansas.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Brockish, who live a 
few miles south of Westmoreland.  A very large number of relatives 
and friends attended the wedding at the hospitable home of Mr. and 
Mrs. Brockish.  Many were entertained, Tuesday afternoon and into 
the evening.  A supper that would please the most fastidious was 
served and an excellent time enjoyed in various ways.  The bride and 
groom received a large number of very valuable and useful presents.

Source:  Westmoreland Recorder, Westmoreland, Kansas April 25, 1895.

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HOWES - HOFFMAN

Married,

   On Saturday morning, December 5, 1885, at No. 205 West Sixth 
avenue, Luther E. Hoffman, editor of the St. Marys Express, 
and Miss Anna E. Howes, both of St. Marys, Kansas, were joined in
marriage, by Rev. T. F. Dornblaser - Topeka Capital.
   "Better late than never," applicably applies in this case.  The
Recorder extends its heartiest congratulations to Bro.
Hoffman and his bride, and hopes that theirs many be a long, useful, 
and profitably spent life.

Source: Westmoreland Recorder Westmoreland, Kansas
Thursday, December 24, 1885 - Reel W507

JENNER - WHEAT

               WHEAT - JENNER

A Brilliant Wedding in the Social Annals of Our City.

   A number of invited guests assembled at the residence of Dr. and
Mrs. Jenner on Palmer street, last Tuesday evening, to witness the 
marriage of their daughter, Miss Eva, to Prof. G. G. Wheat, superin-
tendent of the public schools of Pottawatomie county. The contracting
parties have many friends and the general expression of good will was
observable on every one's countenance.
   At eight o'clock sharp, during the playing of Mendelssohn's wedding
march by Mrs. N. W. Reddick, the bride and groom made their appearance
in the midst of their guests, and the ceremony of making them twain was
performed in a most happy manner by their pastor and friend, Rev. W. S. 
Crouch; after which they received the congratulations of their friends.
   A sumptuous bridal feast had been prepared, to which all sat down, and 
the flow of jollity and mirth commenced.  The general supposition of a 
wedding being connected with good cheer was here exemplified, and 
added not a little to the zest of the occasion.
   The attire of the bride was most beautiful and elegant, consisting of 
white India mull, with flounces of oriental lace, white satin bodice and 
white silk illusion vail.  She wore a corsage bouquet of orange blossoms.  
Her attire was further supplemented with kid slippers, Mosquetaire gloves 
and  a few simple ornaments.  The groom was arrayed in conventional black,
and it was a subject of universal remark that the happy couple surpassed
themselves in handsomeness of appearance.  The parlors were handsomely
and artistically decorated with flowers and evergreens, and a beautiful
wreath of natural flowers in the form of a horse shoe was suspended from 
the ceiling over the heads of the bride and groom.
   Following is the list of wedding presents:
Set of fancy vases, Mrs. Goldbert.
Cut glass water set, Misses Libbie Easton and Jennie Welsh.
Solid gold vest chain - by the groom.
Fine plush jewel case - Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Buell.
Silver desert set, consisting of sugar, cream and spoon holders - Mr. 
and Mrs. Reddick.
Silver ice-water pitcher - Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. 
Brownell, 
Mr and Mrs. Geo. Mohler, L. E. and Mrs. Hoffman.
Large, handsome silver butter dish - Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Linn, of 
Topeka.
Match safe - Rev. W. S. Crouch.  In connection with this present was 
the following original couplet:
   When in the dark and lonesome night
   A match you seek, to strike a light,
   Think of the match once made by me - 
   Your well-wishing friend, W. S. C.
Bedroom set and carpet - Mrs. Jenner.
Fancy woven table spread - Mr. and Mrs. Cohen.
Silver butter knife and spoon - Mrs. M. Thompson.
Broom and crumb tray - Henry Warren.
Fine glass "salt and pepper" - Mr. and Mrs. Warren.
Case of silver nut picks and crackers - Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Olson.
Set silver spooons - Clint Welch.
Bed spread - Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Pool.

   After spending a time in pleasant conversation, the guests gradually 
took their departure, but not before hearing a fine vocal and instrumental 
selection from Misses Jennie Welsh and LIbbie Easton, an instrument from 
Miss Katie Jenner and a solo by S. B. Warren, who was universally 
applauded, and .................

Source:  Westmoreland Recorder Westmoreland, Kansas
Thursday, May 27, 1885 - Reel W507

JULIEN - CROUCH
 
WEDDING BELLS

Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents in 
Wabaunsee county, Tuesday, September 18, 1888, 
at 11 am, Mr. Joel C. Crouch to Miss Eva Julien.  
Rev. J. M. Wilson officiating. The repast spread in 
honor of the occasion was tasty, bountiful, and delicious.
Among the presents to the bride were five twenty-dollar 
gold pieces, from the parents.  The couple took the 
afternoon train for Topeka, where they will make their 
home.  The groom is an honored employee in the Santa 
Fe shops in that city, an industrious, affable and courteous
gentleman.  The many friends of the esteemed and 
accomplished bride extend her their congratulations
and good wishes for happiness in the years to come.

Source:  Kansas Agriculturist  September 24, 1888

Submitted by:   Gayle Woods Gardner, Olpe KS 





JULIEN - GABET

ANOTHER PAIR MADE HAPPY

JULIEN - GABET Married at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in 
this city.  Rev. Father Weiman officiating on January 31st at 
9 am Miss Belle Gabet of Wabaunsee to Mr. Victor Julien 
son of Mrs. Peter Julien .  The wedding was performed with 
the full Catholic ceremony of nuptial high mass, albeit a quiet 
wedding.  The bridal party took the afternoon train for Nebraska,
where they will visit a sister of Mrs. Julien.  After their return 
they will take residence on Mr. Julien’s farm across the river.
Mr. Julien is a worthy young man his bride a most estimable 
lady, and the morning skies of their married life as yet show 
not a cloud.  May the noon-tide and close be not less fair, is
the wish of their many friends.

Source:  The Kansas Agriculturist, Wamego, Kansas 
                  February 3, 1893 page 5 Column 4

Submitted by:  Gayle Woods Gardner



JULIEN - OLIVER

WAMEGO, KANSAS  January 4, 1884 

 A HAPPY EVENT

The marriage of Mr. Frank Oliver to Miss Sallie Julien took place on 
Tuesday of the present week. (January 1, 1884) Rev J. W. Crawford 
was the officiating clergyman.  The wedding party consisted of a 
select number, who after witnessing the ceremony that bound two 
into one partook of a bountiful repast and enjoyed themselves 
generally to their heart's content.   After taking an affectionate leave 
of their friends, the happy couple left for Kansas City by the 2:10 train.  
The following is a list of presents: Mr. Peter Julien, sewing machine and
cow; Mrs. Peter Julien, 1 dozen silver plated knives and forks; Victor 
Julien, glass fruit dish; Miss Eva Julien, patchwork; Miss Eva Julien, set 
silver teaspoons, Charlie and Omie Julian, pair of glass fruit dishes; Mr. 
and Mrs. C. N. Baker, silver butter knife; Mr. Joseph LaFountain and 
family, silver castor; Mollie Shepherd, writing desk; Unknown, volume 
Scott poems; S. A. Bladwin, Jr., photo album; Miss Charles Shepherd, 
linen table cloth; Little Gracie Shepherd, pair towels; Charles Shepherd, 
Jap bracket; Mr. and Mrs. John Julien, extensive outfit of colored table 
linens; Mr. Angus McMillian, cash, $5.00; Henry Hesse, pair blankets, 
set of knives, forks and silver teaspoons.

Submitted by:  Gayle Woods Gardner



JULIAN - SUITER


STOUTSVILLE POSTMASTER RAN OFF MONDAY, AND GOT MARRIED.

MARRIED--- 
Mr. John Suiter p.m. of Stoutsville, and Mrs. Mary J. Julian of Wamego, 
Kans.  Our postmaster, John Suiter, took a sneak on the boys, Monday, 
and went off and got married.  He took the morning train for Lancaster, 
his bride being aboard the train, having come from Wamego, Kansas, 
to meet her intended husband.  They had known each other in their 
younger days.  Her maiden name was Hamilton, and she was raised
near Tarlton.  

She was married to a Mr. Julian, and moved to Kansas.  Mr. Suiter, 
after securing the license in Lancaster, returned with his to be bride to
Circleville, where they were married at 8”oclock, p.m. by Rev. Bullard.
They remained at the American hotel, in Circleville, until Tuesday 
afternoon, when they returned to Stoutsville and are now at home to 
their friends. 

The Fairfield-Pickaway News is responsible for the match,  to a certain 
extent.  Last December Mrs. Julian wrote to the Postmaster at Stoutsville, 
for a sample copy of a paper, if there was one here, having  the Tarlton 
news in it.  A copy was sent, a correspondence began between the 
parties who soon found out that they had known each other in former
days. 

Notwithstanding John had set up the cigars, the boys and girls gave 
them an old fashioned belling, and John set ‘em up to the girls.

Source:  Wamego Times, April 4, 1902

                       

QUITE ROMANTIC
IS THE LOVE STORY THAT COMES FROM STOUTSVILLE.

A Kansas Widow Captures a Fairfield Widower and the Sweethearts of 
Youth are Reunited After Years of Separation

SPECIAL TO THE EAGLE
STOUTSVILLE, O., March 26

John Suiter, our popular postmaster, played one of the nicest little 
games that has yet been accredited to any citizen of Stousville.  
He went to Lancaster Monday morning and came home from 
Circleville, Tuesday afternoon in company with a stately lady, a
stranger to everybody here, but whom he took pleasure in 
introducing as Mrs. Suiter. The surprise was complete, as he had 
never given any information as to his matrimonial inclinations.

The Story is quite romantic. About three months ago, Mrs. Mary 
Julian, of Wamego, Kan., addressed a letter to the postmaster at 
Stoutsville, inquiring f there was a local paper published here 
and stating that her girlhood days were spent not farm from here 
in the vicinity of Tarlton.  Uncle John, who is sixty-six years of 
age, answered her letter and incidentally asked if she was not 
formerly Miss Mary Hamilton, a schoolmate of his and also his 
first sweetheart.  She very graciously answered in the affirmative, 
and subsequent correspondence developed the fact that she was 
a widow and he a widower.  The continued exchange of letters 
rekindled the beneficent fires of mutual affection in their bosoms 
and through the silent medium of the pen, the two who had not 
seen each other for forty years, discovered that the cheerful 
love-flames burned with a glowing warmth as of old.  Under 
these favorable conditions the interesting difficulty of distance 
was easily surmounted. Mrs. Julian bade farewell to the land of 
her adoption and joyously journeyed back to her native state.  
She arrived in  Circleville last Saturday and informed Mr. Suiter
of her arrival.  After telephonic communication with the old yet 
new idol of his heart he drove to the American Hotel at Circleville 
Sunday afternoon and there they who had parted to the freshness 
of youth met in t he maturity of age, somewhat changed to 
countenance but with hearts as gay as when long years ago 
they related love’s young dream while listening to the tuneful 
rippling of the waters in the crystal brook on the balmy summer
afternoons of their childhood days.  At this meeting they 
completed the arrangements of the program.  Mr. Suiter returned
home overflowing with joy, yet obliged to conceal it, for the time 
for revealing the secret was not yet.  Monday morning they went 
to Lancaster, Mr. Suiter joining his fiancee as the train passed 
through Stoutsville.  There they procured the necessary legal
documents and returned to Circleville on the afternoon train.  
The connubial knot was tied that evening at the Presbyterian 
parsonage by Rev. F. L. Bullard.  The happy bride and bridegroom 
returned to Stoutsville Tuesday afternoon and are now domiciled 
in Mr. Suiter’s cozy home on Maple street.  


The young men and ladies of the town gave them an enthusiastic 
belling Tuesday evening and Uncle John had cigars for his friends 
at all the stores in Stoutsville.  They have the hearty good wishes 
of everybody for a happy and pleasant voyage on the matrimonial sea.
Here’s personal congratulations, Uncle John, with a big G

Source:  Fairfield-Pickaway News, Lancaster OH 27 Mar 1902

Submitted by:   Gayle Woods Gardner




KNITTER - SCHWARTZ 

Married,

   At Westmoreland, on Wednesday, November 31 (sic), Mr. 
Henry Schwartz, of this city, and Miss M. Knitter, of Westmoreland, 
were united in marriage.  Rev. Shaffer performed the ceremony.
May happiness and prosperity be the lot of the happy couple, is the
wish of hosts of friends. - Democrat.

Source: Westmoreland Recorder Westmoreland, Kansas
Thursday, November 11, 1886 - Reel W507


RIAT - WEISNER

Married.

John Weisner “dedicated” our new Catholic church yesterday, 
by being united in wedlock with Miss Riat, eldest daughter of Mr. 
George Riat, Esq., of Rock Creek.  Father Nuttmann performed the 
marital rites.  John and his bride went to “dad’s” last night to 
jolify.  John is a peaceful, polite young man, and no one ever 
expected him to raise a Riat.

Source:  Wamego Tribune, April 12, 1880  -  Also the following:

MARRIED.  At the residence of the bride’s parents on Rock Creek, 
five miles west of Louisville, August 10, 1880, by the Rev. Knutman, 
Mr. John Weisner and Miss Mary Riat, both of Louisville Township, 
Pottawatomie County.  When your reporter arrived at the scene of 
merry making, the floor was occupied by dancers, and about the 
premises were over a hundred invited guests, all seemingly enjoying 
themselves hugely - just as a jolly crowd of Germans always do on 
such occasions.  “Tripping of the light fantastic toe” commenced 
near noon of the 10th and was kept up the larger portion of the 
night, to the music of a couple of violins, whose bows were drawn 
by the Torrence boys.  And instead of “tripping the light fantastic 
toe” it must have dragged with the average “tripper” before the 
dawn of the eleventh, for the majority had “tripped” all day.  Tables 
were spread and kept replenished during the evening and all went 
home with full stomachs and wishing the pair a long prosperity.

Source:   Kansas Reporter, August 13, 1880

Submitted by:  Edward Weisner


RYNDERS-FREDERICK

St. George Wedding Announcement

  The home of Mr. and Mrs. John Frederick of St. George was the scene of 
a beautiful wedding, Tuesday; October 29, when their daughter, Miss Ida
Marie, was married to Mr. George R. Rydner (spelling as found), of 
Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  The wedding occured at St. Bernards Church of 
Wamego, Rev. Fr. Hundt officiating.  
  Owing to the spread of the epidemic of influenza, only the bridal
party could be present at the church.  The bride was attended by her
aunt, Mrs. Sam Frederick, who was Matron of Honor, and by her cousin, 
Miss Louise Brockish who was the brides maid.  Little Lilly Rydner, 
(spelling as found) niece of the groom was flower girl: Mr. Sam Frederick
and Mr. Oscar Brockish attended the groom.
  The bride was gowned in white crepe dechene and bridal satin, carrying a 
bouquet of Killarney roses and lillies of the valley.
  After the ceremonies the bridal party returned to the brides home, 
and considered Hoover's government restrictions, enjoyed a bountiful wedding 
breakfast.
  Only a few intimate friends and relatives were present. 
  Amid a shower of good wishes, the happy couple left for Belvue, and 
after a short visit they will go to Topeka, where they will make their 
home for the present.  (George's brother, William Rynders lived in 
Belvue, Kansas and Ida's brother lived in Topeka.)

Source:  St. George News published in St. George, County of Pottawatomie, Kansas, 
November 1, 1918, Page 3, Edition 330.

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WALKER - FERGUSON

Married,

   April 1, 1886, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. A. R. Walker,
Mr. L. W. Ferguson and Miss Ella Walker, all of Vienna township.
   C. B. Huffman, esq. performed the ceremony in the presence of quote
a number of friends and relatives who had been invited to witness the
nuptials.
   The young couple are well and favorably known in that vicinity, and 
their many friends there and elsewhere, join in wishing the hapy pair a
long and prosperous voyage o'er the sea of life.
   List of presents given:
Mr. A. R. Walker, set cups and saucers.
Mrs. A. R. Walker, set glass ware.
Mr. G. G. Walker, lamp.
Mr. J. O. Benton, yearling heifer.
Mrs. J. O. Benton, bed spread.
Mrs. M. E. Graham, fancy collar.
Mrs. and Mrs. C. B. Hoffman, glass pitcher.
Mrs. and Mrs. S. A. Gregg, glass set.
Mr. O. J. Booth, five dollars.
Miss Kate Baker, chair tidy, pair towels.
Miss Sarah Jameson, glass fruit dish.
Miss Dora Huffman, painted china castor.
Miss Luella Cram, wash bowl, pitcher.
Misses Louise and Tillie Englebricht, pitcher.
Mr. J. B. Mumau, smoked ham.
Mrs. J. B. Mumau, pair goblets.
Miss Flora Mumau, bed quilt.
Mr. Gilbert Gregg, glass fruit dish.
Clara and Bessie Walker, vegetable dishes.
Almon and Henry Benton, pair Plymouth Rock fowls.
Lucia and Lewis Benton, Cal. shells.

Source: Westmoreland Recorder, Westmoreland, Kansas
Thursday, April 8, 1896 - Reel W507


WEST - TIBBETTS

Lee Tibbetts and Miss Katie West, both of Westmoreland, were married
at Manhattan Monday evening,April 20. Mr. Tibbetts is a son of Ezra 
Tibbetts and is a bright,cultured young man of good moral habits and 
is a student in the Westmoreland High School. Miss Katie West made 
her home with H. E.Barrett until he left for the west, since which 
time has made her home W. F. Hill’s. She is a graduate of Westmoreland 
High School, has taught two successful terms of school and was 
assistant for some time in the Westmoreland post office.

The Kansas Agriculturist
April 30, 1908

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