Taylor County Herald
Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa
January 31, 1895

R. F. ASKREN of St. Joseph, Missouri, moved to Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa.

The Mount Ayr Record
March 7, 1895

CALEDONIA--large number of relatives and friends gathered at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel BURNISON Sunday, February 25th, to witness the marriage of their daughter, Miss. Ella to Mr. Peter STUCK, of Caledonia, which took place at 4 p. m., Geo. B. KINDBLADE, Esq. administering the marriage vows. After the words were spoken that united the young couple, congratulations were offered, after which the guests were called to the dining room to a bountiful supper which was in waiting.

Both young people are well known in this county having lived here since they were children. Mr. STUCK is a farmer by occupation and will live on his father's farm. Miss. Ella is one of Ringgold's most successful teachers, having taught several terms of school in the county. Thus another couple start out for a life journey. May joy and happiness attend them is the wish of the writer.

Bedford Free Press
Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa
January 23, 1896

Mr. and Mrs. F. G. SCOTT of Ringgold County are visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. SCOTT of Bedford.

Lineville Tribune
Lineville, Decatur County, Iowa
January 20, 1896

Two men by the name of HAMM, father and son, who reside near Kellerton, were here on Tuesday afternoon in search of Jesse HAMM, father of the oldest man, who had mysteriously left his home near Kellerton on Sunday night. The missing man is 74 years of age, and although rather active and strong physically, he has suffered somewhat mentally from the effects of age. His mother is still living in Kentucky and will be 100 years old at her next birthday, and her son having recently expressed an earnest desire to pay her a visit, it is thought that he may have started off with the vague intention of making the journey to Kentucky on foot. At Decatur City the two men were informed that an old man had passed through that place on Monday on foot, whose appearance in a general way tallied with that of their father, and they followed the trail through Leon and on to Lineville, overtaking him just below town, only to find that he was not the man they were in search of. The men had left Decatur City at 3 o'clock Tuesday morning, and in their anxiety to overtake the supposed father and grandfather, had overdriven their team -- a pair of large Clyde farm horses -- and the animals were so completely fagged out on their arrival here that they could not be urged beyond a slow walk. The men were sadly disappointed over the result of their chase on the wrong track, and after resting their team a few hours, departed westward for Harrison County, Missouri, in hopes of striking the right trail.

Davis City Advance
Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa
June 4, 1896

Yesterday evening at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. TEALE, occurred the marriage of their daughter, Miss Ada MARIE, to J. Marion CULKINS.

Guests from a distance had been arriving during the day, and at an early hour in the evening, those of our citizens who had been favored with invitations, began to gather at the TEALE mansion, which had been beautifully decorated for the occasion by Mrs. J. H. ROBINSON, assisted by Miss Emma HEIJER, of Ridgeway, MO.

At the hour of 8 o'clock, the Wedding March was played by Prof. SHEFFELBUSH, after which the happy pair took their place, and Rev. James McKAY, of the Presbyterian Church, performed the ceremony which made them husband and wife.

After hearty congratulations, all those present repaired to the dining room, and partook of a bountiful supper, which was served in the latest style. Before the supper was over, the Davis City Band arrived, and after playing some of their best selections, were invited in to supper.

The guests from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. George TEALE, of Tuskeego, Mrs. Abe TEALE and daughters, of Kellerton, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene TEALE, of Lamoni, and Peter HEIJER and Miss Emma HEIJER, of Ridgeway, Mo. The presents were many and valuable.

The Advance joins in with the large circle of friends in extending congratulations, and in wishing Mr. and Mrs. CULKINS a prosperous and happy journey through life.

Decatur County Journal
Leon, Decatur County, Iowa
June 11, 1896

Fred J. BRYANT and Miss Lizzie BRONSON were married at the M.E. Parsonage Tuesday morning by Rev. G. M. HUGHES. The groom is a popular and excellent young man who resides on his farm on the Ringgold County line. The bride has taught school very successfully and is an industrious and popular young lady. The worthy couple begin their married life very properly by subscribing for the Journal. We tender our kindliest well wishes to both in the sincere hope that their lives may be prosperous and happy.

Mount Ayr News
Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa
Thursday, October 22, 1896

Owen P. DePEW of this city and Miss Nannie A. SMITH of Leon, were married last night at 7:30 o'clock at the home of the groom's parents, Me. and Mrs. Wm. DePEW, Rev. W. C. MARTIN, Pastor of the Methodist Church, pronouncing the magic words which united their lives. The wedding was a quiet one, only near relatives being present. The bride has spent all her life in Leon where she has the admiration of all who know her. The groom has grown from childhood in Mt. Ayr and is well liked by everyone. He is a baker by occupation and a good one, having learned his trade in this city from A. B. WILSON, and worked at it since in Lamoni, Leon and other places. It is probable that they will make their home at Parnell City, Mo.

The News extends congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. DePEW, and wishes for them a long life of happiness and usefulness with all the blessings which the future may have in store for them.

Decatur County Journal
Leon, Decatur County, Iowa
Thursday, October 22, 1896

The Mt. Ayr News of Friday last has the following to say in regard to the marriage of Owen DePEW of that city and Miss Nannie SMITH, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. SMITH, of Leon, which occurred Thursday. As the News says, Miss SMITH is highly esteemed by Leon acquaintances and Owen likewise has a large circle of friends gained during his stay here, while employed in Miller &Co.'s Bakery.

Owen P. DePEW of this city and Miss Nannie A. SMITH of Leon were married last night at 7:30 o'clock at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. DePEW, Rev. Dr. W. C. MARTIN, Pastor of the Methodist Church, pronouncing the magic words which united their lives. The wedding was a quiet one, only near relatives being present. The bride has spent all her life in Leon where she has the admiration of all who know her. The groom has grown from childhood in Mt. Ayr and is well liked by every one, having learned his trade in this city from A. B. WILSON, and worked at it since in Lamoni, Leon and other places.

The News extends congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. DePEW, and wishes for them a long life of happiness and usefulness with all the blessings which the future may have in store for them.

Decatur County Journal
Leon, Decatur County, Iowa
May 6, 1897

Married at the M.E. Parsonage May 5, 1897, Mr. C. C. MCCROSKEY and Miss Carrie DOAN, both of Decatur City, Iowa. Charles and Carrie were born and raised in this county and need no introduction to society, they both being among the leaders in society in this county. They will soon move to Beaconsfield, Ringgold County, where Charles is clerking for Covington &Shaffner, and commence keeping house. Rev. G. E. MITCHELL spoke the words that made them husband and wife. May success attend them through life is the wish of a host of friends.

Decatur County Journal
Leon, Decatur County, Iowa
May 6, 1897

At St. Mary's Church in Grand River, at 10 o'clock, Monday, occurred the marriage of Michael GROGAN and Miss Kate SULLIVAN, Father John A. COOK of Maloy officiating. Tade GRIFFIN of Woodland Township acted as best man and the bride's sister, Miss JULIA, as bridesmaid. A large number of friends were present to witness the ceremony.

The groom is an enterprising farmer residing in Woodland Township. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. S. SULLIVAN, who reside a few miles east of town in Center Township. She is a most charming young lady and has many friends in Leon, having received much of her education in our schools.

The couple will go to housekeeping at once on Mr. GROGAN's farm in Woodland Township [Decatur County].

Independent Patriot
Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa
July 29, 1897

Decatur County Journal
Leon, Decatur County, Iowa
October 21, 1897

Married, at the residence of the bride's father, 1 1/2 miles northwest of Tuskeego, at 11 o'clock Thursday, October 14, Mr. Chas. TURNER and Miss Rosella TOWNSEND, Rev. COPP officiating. Brown's march was played by Mrs. Ada CALLISTON. After congratulations were extended to the happy couple, all repaired to the spacious dining room, where the tables were groaning under their burden of dainties, prepared by Mr. TOWNSEND's daughters, such as only they know how to prepare. The bride was most beautifully attired in tan wool, trimmed in white lace and ribbon. The groom wore the conventional black.

The wedding feast was partaken of by seventy-five of the relatives, after which the remainder of the day was spent very pleasantly. As the shades of evening were drawing nigh, the guests departed, wishing the happy couple many years of wedded bliss.

Friday evening a reception was given by the groom's parents to a large number of their friends. The reception was a sumptuous affair; one that we have seldom seen surpassed. The cornet band from Kellerton was present and furnished most beautiful music during the evening, which was enjoyed by all present.

Mr. TURNER is very fortunate in winning so amiable and beautiful a bride. The young people are well and favorably known in this community. The occasion was altogether a most pleasant one and a host of friends join in wishing that their voyage o'er life's sea will be a pleasant one.

Among those present from abroad were: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur LEONARD, Mrs. L. F. TOWNSEND and daughter and Mrs. CALLISTON, Macksburg, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Will TURNER and Mr. J. B. TURNER, Humeston; E. W. TOWNSEND, wife and Abigail TOWNSEND, Decatur City; A. J. JONES and wife, Leon; Mr. and Mrs. Dan LILLIE and Mary ENIX, Kellerton.

Tingley Vindicator
Tingley, Ringgold County, Iowa
Thursday, November 11, 1897

MARRIED -- At high noon, Sunday, Oct. 3l, l897, at the home of the bride one mile east of Davis City, Iowa, Miss Nora GOBLE and Mr. F. W. BOZARTH. the ceremony was said by Squire Samuel BOWMAN who is one of the pioneer citizens of Davis City and was a comrade of the groom's father during the war. The bride is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles GOBLE, is a niece of John and Wm. McINTOSH who are well-known, well-to-do farmers and is also a granddaughter of Lieutenant McINTOSH who was also well-known to many in Decatur County. About forty guests were present to witness the marriage, the bride's sister, Miss Emma GOBLE acting as bridesmaid and Mr. O. BONNETT as groom's best man. The bride possesses one of the most desirable qualities for a young lady, that of making and retaining the friendship of all whom she meets, and the groom is to be congratulated in winning the heart of a young lady possessing many excellent qualities of mind and person. The groom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. BOZARTH, is a very industrious young man of studious habits and is a member of the I.O.O.F. and both he and his young wife are to be commended that they thus early in life realize that this earth will not be their eternal home and have made a start toward that better land where they ne'er shall be separated. A few weeks before their wedding day, they became members of the Baptist Church near their home.

On Monday this happy couple were given a reception at the home of the groom's parents. The parents of both parties have lived within a short distance of Davis City nearly all their lives and are enterprising farmers and well-fixed financially. Last but not least (as an editor sees it) was the magnificent dinners served both at the wedding and reception. Everything that could tempt the appetite was furnished in abundance and being on pretty good terms with the groom's big sister (who is our wife) of course we were present and it is needless to say we sampled the luscious viands quite a plenty.

Bedford Free Press
Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa
January 20, 1898

BLOCKTON NEWS -- W. H. PATRICK has moved on the H. T. MILLER farm near Redding, Ringgold County, for whom he will work the coming year.

New Market Herald
New Market, Taylor County, Iowa
March 3, 1898

Nellie May FRATER of Ellston is visiting her brother Abel.

Decatur County Journal
Leon, Decatur County, Iowa
June 30, 1898

Married, Wednesday evening, June 22, 1898, at the home of the bride in Decatur Township, by Rev. G. D. GURLEY, Mr. James W. LONG to Miss Emma LANEY.

Mr. LONG is a worthy young man from our neighboring county of Ringgold and clerks in a store at Tingley. Miss LANEY, whom he has the good fortune to win as his bride, has been one of our most successful teachers, having taught fourteen terms, and seven of these consecutively in one district. She graduated from the Leon High School in the class of '98 and later from the Normal Institute.

Among those present at the ceremony were the following: Mr. and Mrs. G. C. ARTHUR, Deland, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. L. T. LONG, Ellston, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. A. ERVIN, Kellerton, Iowa; Mr. Henry LEMON, Farragut, Iowa; Messrs. and Mesdames J. FISHER, J. D. BROWN, S. W. ROBBINS, C. R. RILEY, Miss Anna ROBBINS, Mr. S. W. SEARS, Mrs. Art MARTINDALE, all of Decatur County.

Bedford Times-Republican
Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa
March 10, 1898

Mr. and Mrs. WALKENMEYER's sons, aged 13 and 15, were running away from their home in Redding, Ringgold County, to Nebraska. The boys turned around at Blockton and went back home.

Bedford Free Press
Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa
July 28, 1898

Mrs. Sam SHAFFER has disappeared from Diagonal, leaving a husband and two little girls.

Kellerton Globe
Kellerton, Ringgold County, Iowa
September 22, 1898

Dr. Marsh CAMP, of Kellerton, and Miss Harriet A. SHIELDS, of Leon, were married at the Presbyterian Parsonage in Chariton, Monday, September 5, at 5 o'clock p.m. Immediately after the ceremony, the happy couple took the Denver flyer for Omaha, where they spent several days visiting the exposition, returning Sunday to Kellerton.

The groom needs no introduction to our readers. As a capable physician he has made the acquaintance of a large portion of the community, and is held in high esteem by all. The bride is also well and favorably known here, having taught two years in our public schools. Last year she was Assistant Principal of the Leon High School.

May their pathway through life be one of peace, prosperity and happiness.

Bedford Times-Republican
Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa
December 8, 1898

Charley SHAY of Boston, Missouri, is planning to move back to Maloy.

Davis City Advance
Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa
January 6, 1899

At the residence of the bride's parents north of our city on Wednesday Dec. 28 at 11 a.m., Rev. McKAY pronounced the words that made Miss Maude M. LEE and MrR. Herbert PERKINS man and wife. The immediate relatives and a few invited guests were present. Dinner was served immediately after the ceremony, after which the bride and groom left for Des Moines on the bridal tour.

Miss Maude is the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John LEE and has a host of friends who will wish her a happy and prosperous life with her chosen partner.

Mr. PERKINS is the editor of the Kellerton Globe, published at Kellerton, Iowa. We have not the honor of his acquaintence but we can congratulate him on his good fortune in securing so charming a wife, who will be fully capable of soothing his aroused temper when the devil pies a galley of his chosen editorial after using the copy in trying to remove some of the grime from the chimney of his study lamp.

Davis City Advance
Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa
March 23, 1899

On Thursday evening March l6th at 6:30 o'clock, Rev. E. C. NEWLAND united in marriage at the residence of the bride's father, Miss Nellie SOWASH to Samuel HINKLE. After the ceremony the guests repaired to the dining room where a bountiful supper awaited them. The relatives of the bride and groom living in Davis city were present, also Mr. and Mrs. Harry STANLEY of Mt. Ayr, and Will HINKLE of Leon. The young couple will make Davis City their home.

The Advance joins with their many friends in wishing them a happy and prosperous journey through life.

Decatur County Journal
Leon, Decatur County, Iowa
May 11, 1899

Sunday, April 30, at 5 o'clock p.m. occurred the wedding of Miss Clara V. BOZARTH to Mr. Nathan G. GRAHAM, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. BOZARTH. Both of these parties are well known in the community, having lived here from childhood.

Mr. GRAHAM is an energetic farmer and a young man of good morals and many excellent traits of character.

The bride is one of Davis City's most estimable young ladies, an active worker in church and Sunday school and possessing a pleasant disposition which has won for her a host of friends.

The wedding was attended by thirty-six of the relatives and friends. Those present from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. WATSABAUGH, from Tingley, and Robt. GRAHAM of Lamoni. After the ceremony, the guests were ushered to the dining room where a sumptuous repast was awaiting.

The wedding march was played by Miss Helen VALENTINE. Mr. and Mrs. GRAHAM will make their home about 4 miles south of Davis City. In entering matrimonial life they have the best wishes of a large circle of friends.

Shenandoah World
Shenandoah, Page County, Iowa
June 16, 1899

Mr. and Mrs. Will WAX of Blanchard [Page County, Iowa] will make their future home in Tingley, Ringgold County, Iowa.

The Davis City Advance
Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa
Thursday, August 17, 1899

Wednesday night, August 9th, occurred one of the greatest social events of the season, at the home of Mr. Jas. E. TEALE, it being the marriage of his daughter, Miss Edith to Mr. Nelson KING. None but relatives and most intimate friends were present to witness the ceremony. The rooms were beautifully decorated with ferns and hot house plants. About 9 o'clock the bride and groom, attended by the bridesmaids and groomsmen, descended the stairs at the strains of the wedding march which was played by Miss Katie TEALE. Rev. NEWLAND preceded them to the beautifully festooned archway, where the nuptial knot was tied in an impressive manner. The bridesmaids were Misses Estella TEALE and Alice JEFFRIES, and the groomsmen, Messrs. Harvey TEALE and Willard JEFFRIES.

The bride's costume of white dimity trimmed in brocaded silk, gave a pleasing effect to her joyous and radient countenance.

The groom was appropriately dressed in conventional black.

Congratulations were the next feature of the evening, after which the guests were invited to the dining room to partake of a sumptuous and elegant repast.

About 11:30 strains of music from without, proclaimed the presence of the Davis City Cornet Band. After rendering several selections they repared to the dining room upon invitation of A. L. TEALE.

A short programme had been prepared for the occasion, Misses Katie and Estella TEALE executed a brilliant instrumental duet, followed by a vocal solo by Miss Winnie CRAIG. The programme closed by a piano solo by Miss Gertie CRAIG.

Miss TEALE is the youngest daughter of Mr. Jas. E. TEALE of this city. She is a refined and accomplished young lady and needs no introduction to our society people.

MR. KING has resided here a little more than two years, and has proven to be an upright and energetic young gentleman.

MR. and MRS. KING will make their home at present at the residence of the bride's father. Their many friends wish them unlimited happiness and prosperity.

Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. I. N. JEFFRIES and family; Mr. and Mrs. Carter SCOTT and family; Mr. and Mrs. E. W. TEALE and family; Mr. and Mrs. Sam'l FRAZIER and daughter, Hazel; Mr. and Mrs. A. L. TEALE; Mr. and Mrs. S. G. MITCHELL; Rev. E. C. NEWLAND and wife; Misses Sibyl LANNING, Inez WILLIAMS, Lillian Van WINKLE, Gertie CRAIG, Nettie SUTHERLAND, Winnie CRAIG, Ella Van WINKLE; Messrs. Henry ARNOLD, Grant CRAIG, Fred SUTHERLAND, of Davis City; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. TEALE; Mr. and Mrs. Eugene TEALE, Miss Maggie TEALE, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. SMITH, of Lamoni; Mrs. A. H. TEALE, Mr. Harvey and Misses Katie, Estella and Helen TEALE, of Kellerton; Mr. Noah RIGGS, Miss Jennie RIGGS, of Indianola; and Miss Faresta NOBLE of Caledonia.

Mr. and Mrs. KING received many useful and valuable presents.

Decatur County Journal
Leon, Decatur County, Iowa
Thursday, April 5, 1900

At the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. HAVILAND, in Benton, Iowa, at high noon yesterday, occurred the marriage of Dr. Frank LANDES to Miss Ellen Delphine HAVILAND. Dr. LANDES is a former Leon boy, the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. LANDES, and has been for some years a practicing physician at Benton where he and his bride move in the best circles.

The newly married couple are expected to arrive in Leon soon when they will be tendered a reception by the groom's parents.

Decatur County Journal
Leon, Decatur County, Iowa
Thursday, June 14, 1900

Last Sunday Mr. and Mrs. F .F. BEDIER attended the wedding of Harvey TEALE and Miss Lizzie REUSS which occurred at high noon at the residence of the bride's stepfather, Otto HILTIKER, of Elk Creek. Rev. KNOWLES of Kellerton performed the ceremony in the presence of about forty invited guests after which an elegant wedding dinner was spread.

The groom is a son of A. H. TEALE of Kellerton and is one of the most promising young business men of that place. Mrs. TEALE is a highly respected young lady and is well known in the west part of the county.

The newly married couple will reside in Kellerton.

Decatur County Journal
Leon, Decatur County, Iowa
Thursday, June 14, 1900

Harry STATZELL and Miss Mary IRONSIDE were married last Sunday evening by Elder R. W. CASTOR of the Christian Church at his residence in north Leon. A small company of intimate friends was present to witness the ceremony.

Harry STATZELL was born and raised in Leon and has numerous acquaintances and friends. The bride is a daughter of James IRONSIDE of Decatur Township and has been one of the county's most successful school teachers. For the present the newly married couple will have rooms at the home of the groom's father, J. STATZELL.

The Davis City Advance
Davis City, Decatur County, Iowa
Thursday, June 13, 1901

MARRIED.--Sunday evening, June 9th, at the residence of Justice Frank COX, Mr. William BARNHART of Ringgold County, and Miss Lizzie BENNETT of Westerville. They will go to housekeeping on a farm in Eden Township [Decatur County]. The young couple have the best wishes of their many friends.

Mount Ayr Record
Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa
May 23, 1902

Mrs. Laura Lucina STILES DUNNING celebrated her 87th birthday here yesterday. She has been a resident of Mount Ayr since 1855. Her husband died in 1877. Of the children of Mr. and Mrs. DUNNING, Walter DUNNING is a capitalist of Denver, Colo; Frank DUNNING is president of the Citizens' bank of Bedford; Day DUNNING is president of the Citizens' bank of Mount Ayr. These three came here with their parents in 1855. Charles B. DUNNING, born here in December, 1855, died in 1880. Mrs. DUNNING may fittingly be called "the mother of Mount Ayr."

Bedford Free Press
Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa
October 16, 1902

Mrs. H. HEDY of Tingley is visiting her cousin, Mrs. A. McMILLEN.

The Osceola Sentinel
Osceola, Clarke County, Iowa
February 4, 1904

The cold weather is the worst ever experienced by the oldest settlers. Everything is covered with ice. Stock that is not sheltered is rapidly falling off in flesh. Many poor people are out of wood for their fires and feed for their stock.

Leon Reporter
Leon, Decatur County, Iowa
Thursday, March 24, 1904

Mr. Joe G. STILL, of Leon, and Miss Grace JAGGER were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. JAGGER, near Mt. Ayr last Sunday at high noon, the ceremony being performed by Elder J. J. RUPERT, of Brooks, Iowa, in the presence of about fifty invited guests. After the ceremony and congratulations the guests partook of a sumptuous wedding repast.

The bride is one of the most popular young ladies of Middle Fork Township, Ringgold County, a young lady of charming accomplishments and will make a fitting helpmate for the husband of her choice. The groom is a well known young man of this city, where he was born and raised, industrious and upright. He is employed at the Leon Creamery.

Mr. and Mrs. STILL are spending this week with relatives in Mt. Ayr, and will return the latter part of the week and make their home in this city. Many friends extend hearty congratulations and wish them much prosperity and happiness.

Osceola Sentinel
Osceola, Clarke County, Iowa
April 21, 1904

CHRISTIAN CHURCH NEWS -- Elder Van HORN will organize a Bible-school at Union Chapel next Lord's day at 2 p.m. Preaching services at 3 p.m. A Bible school of sixty members was organized at Lewis church, April 17th. This school promises much for good to the young people of that vicinity. There was one confession at the evening service last Lord's day. The ordinance of baptism will be administered Thursday evening, April 28th, after the prayer meeting service. The pastor leaves today for two lectures at Maloy and Blockton, but will return Saturday morning. The regular services both morning and evening April 28th. Let there be a full attendance of members at the morning service as there will be important matters to consider.

Osceola Sentinel
Osceola, Clarke County, Iowa
April 28, 1904

WOODBURN -- H. H. LINTON, of Kellerton, former principal of the Woodburn School, visited friends in town Saturday.

Bedford Free Press
Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa
August 25 1904

Mr. &Mrs. Jerry HOUGH was visited by his four sons: John W. of Crawfordsville, IA; G. W. of Marshall Township, Taylor County, IA; Thomas E. of Cushing, Oklahoma Territory; and Warren J. of Delphos, IA.

The Lamoni Chronicle
Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa
January 19, 1905

The home of Dr. and Mrs. J. B. HORNER was the scene of a pretty wedding at five o'clock, Wednesday evening, when their daughter George was united in marriage with Arthur H. SMITH, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. SMITH. Rev. BINGAMAN of Davis City performed the ceremony.

The usual wedding repast followed the nuptials, the many guests being placed at ease by the hospitality of host and hostess. The out of town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. S. W. HURST, Mr. and Mrs. James HURST, John and Margaret HURST, George, Margaret and Mrs. Georgia HURST, Dr. and Mrs. F. A. BOWMAN of Leon; Mr. and Mrs. Bert TEALE and son, Verne, of Mt. Ayr; and Mr. and Mrs. F. GRIMES of Bethany, Mo.

The bride and groom are well known to this community. The groom has always resided here and the bride, with her parents, came here from Davis City several years ago. The bride is an accomplished young lady. Mr. SMITH is a merchant at Kellerton, having lately gone into business there. He is a young man of thrift and enterprise, and has a bright business career.

Mr. and Mrs. SMITH are "at home" in Kellerton, where the best wishes of this community follow them.

Decatur County Journal
Leon, Decatur County, Iowa
February 23, 1905

One of the prettiest home weddings of the years was solemnized Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock at the home of the bride's parents in northwest Leon, the contracting parties being H. G. LANGDON of the firm Owen &Langdon and Miss May OWEN, the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.R. OWEN, Rev. A. M. PILCHER of the M.E. Church officiating. The parlor wherein the ceremony was performed and the dining room wherein the wedding repast was served, were prettily decorated with cut flowers and potted plants. Directly after the ceremony the guests were ushered into the dining room where a bountiful wedding dinner awaited them.

Mr. LANGDON has been in Leon but a short time but has made many warm friends among our people. He is a hustling young business man of more than ordinary ability. The bride is one of Leon's most charming and accomplished young ladies who numbers her friends only by her acquaintances. The happy young couple will be at home after March lst in the CUMMINS property in north Leon.

The guests from out of town were:
Miss Alice KANE, Bagley; Prof. OLIVE, Indianola; Mr. &Mrs. W. A. WILLIAMS, Garden Grove; Guy WILLIAMS, Grand River; Mr. &Mrs. W. A. RICKER, Grand River; B. H. OWEN, Muscatine; Roy OWEN, Iowa City; Mrs. Ellen McKIBBEN, Ellston; Mr. &Mrs. G. A. LANGDON, and daughter, Miss Frances, Des Moines; Hallie STRADLEY, Des Moines; F. H. BOYLAND, Aurora, Nebraska.

The Kellerton Globe, Kellerton, Iowa
April 6, 1905

Mrs. P. C. CREES and Joe, Rob and Frank EURITT went to Decatur the first of the week to attend the funeral of their sister, Mrs. John ROSS, who died Sunday, after a long illness. Funeral services were conducted from the house Tuesday forenoon.

NOTE: Hannah C. EURITT was born in Augusta County, Virginia, and died in Decatur County, Iowa on March 26, 1905, the wife of John ROSS and the mother of twelve children. She was interred at Elk Chapel Cemetery north of Lamoni and east of Kellerton.

Bedford Free Press
Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa
March 16, 1905

Mrs. F. A. BARCHUS, formerly of Mount Ayr, visited her parents, the W. SCOTTS. She is going to her new home in Grant County, Kansas.

The Mount Ayr News
Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa
January 4, 1906

Bert A. BALLOU and Moss Della STILL were married Saturday evening at the Methodist Parsonage by Rev. T.J. REAM. They have taken rooms at the WILLOW home.

Mr. BALLOU is foreman of the News office, and has been an employee of the office for many years. He is a skilled mechanic, a young man of good habits, and has many friends. His bride came here about a year ago as an employee in the Record office; she being particularly efficient as a compositor. She has impressed Mt. Ayr people as being a dignified, industrious ladylike young woman. They are entitled to the hearty congratulations they are receiving.

Decatur County Journal
Leon, Decatur County, Iowa
January 4, 1906

M. W. HAMILTON and Eeith F. ANDREW were united in marriage Saturday morning, December 23, l905. The marriage occurred at the M.E. Parsonage in Decatur, Rev. George ROBERTS officiating. The wedding was a quiet one and the happy couple took the morning train for Davis City, where the groom resides. Miss Myrtle ANDREW accompanied them, intending to spend a few days at Davis City. Mr. and Mrs. HAMILTON expect to reside near Kellerton. Their many friends wish them a life of happiness.

The Mount Ayr Record-News
Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa
February 1, 1906

Grandma DUNNING, 91-years-old, is Ringgold County's oldest person.

Decatur County Journal
Leon, Decatur County, Iowa
March 22, 1906

At the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. CLAWSON, Sunday, March llth, at 4:30 p.m. occurred the wedding of their daughter, Ella, to Thos. H. JONES of Kansas City, Mo. Quite a number of friends and relatives were present. Rev. G. W. MILLS of Beaconsfield, Iowa, performed the ceremony that made them man and wife. The bride is one of Richland Township's [Decatur County] most respected and popular young ladies. The groom was formerly of this neighborhood but is now employed in the baggage department of the Union Depot at Kansas City, Mo. He is highly respected and esteemed by the people of this community and is in every respect worthy of the estimable young lady he has chosen as his bride. The young couple expect to make their future home in Kansas City, Mo. They will carry with them the best wishes and congratulations of their many friends and acquaintances.

Bedford Free Press
Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa
August 2, 1906

John BAXTER, of Denver, Colorado, was in Bedford Tuesday visiting at the homes of J. H. HUMPHREY and A.C. BRICE, old friends of his. Twenty years ago, Mr. BAXTER left Iowa for the west, and this has been his first visit here in that time. He has been visiting friends in Lenox, Creston, Cromwell, Tingley and other points in this vicinity, and will probably go to Des Moines before returning home. He is associated with his son in the printing business in Denver and both are prospering. Mr, and Mrs, BAXTER has recently obtained a patent on a short-hand method of music.

The Lamoni CHRONICLE
Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa
November 29, 1906

Bedford Free Press
Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa
March 14, 1907

Dr. J. E. WATSON is moving from Blockton to Knowlton in Ringgold County.

Bedford Free Press
Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa
September 5, 1907

John BELLAMY of Lawton, Oklahoma, is visiting his parents at Delphos, Ringgold County.

Bedford Free Press
Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa
October 18, 1907

Mr. and Mrs. Ed HOLMES of Maloy are moving to Lang, Saskatchewan, Canada.

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa
Thursday, December 18, 1907

MARRIED.--H. T. MILLER, of Redding, Iowa, and Mrs. Josie SHANER of Natural Bridge, Virginia, were married Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock, at the M. E. Church, [by] Rev. J. H. REDFORD of Mt. Ayr, assisted by G. T. ROBERTS of Redding. They left Wednesday morning for their home at Redding.

Bedford Free Press
Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa
July 16, 1908

Mrs. C. C. ROBERTS of Redding is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave TERBELL.

Bedford Free Press
Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa
July 1, 1909

Dr. A. E. JESSUP and his family are moving from Sharpsburg [Iowa] to Diagonal.

The Kellerton Globe
Kellerton, Decatur County, Iowa
October 28, 1909

J. C. SINCOE has bought a half interest in the Harding &Enslow granite and marble works at Chariton, the new firm to be known as Harding &Sincoe, and will move his family to that place in about two weeks. Mr. SINCOE has been a resident of Ringgold county for fifty four years, settling here in 1855, and he and his wife lived on a farm south of Kellerton for forty years, moving to town in March, 1908. They built an elegant, and modern residence here, and unless it is sold within a few days he has it rented. Mr. and Mrs. SINCOE and daughter Jessie are fine people, and we wish them success in their new home.

Lamoni Chronicle
Lamoni, Decatur County, Iowa
November 4, 1909

On Wednesday, October 27, Emmett NOFTSGER and Miss Addie LONG of Lamoni were united in marriage at the home of the groom's father, Marion NOFTSGER in Kellerton, Justice D. J. McDONALD officiating.

Bedford Free Press
Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa
January 20, 1910

Frank DUNNING of Bedford is putting a stone in the Mount Ayr cemetery for his parents - "Barton B. DUNNING, 1809 - 1877; Laura STILES, his wife, 1815 - 1906." His parents settled in Mount Ayr in April of 1855 on the located townsite of Mount Ayr, which was surveyed in August of 1855.

Decatur County Journal
Leon, Decatur County, Iowa
January 6, 1916

A very pretty wedding took place on New Year's Day at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. LANDES, when their daughter, Estella, was united in marriage to Ira Brice REASONER Jr., of Beaconsfield. As the clock was striking twelve the bridal couple took their place before the bay window which was beautifully decorated with potted plants, where the ceremony was performed by Rev. FOWLIN, of the U. B. Church, of Beaconsfield in the presence of the immediate relatives. The bride wore a beautiful dress of white crepe de chene trimmed in net silk. The groom wore the conventional black.

After the ceremony the guests retired to the dining room where a bounteous dinner was served by the bride's sister.

The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. LANDES. She was born and raised in Decatur Township. She numbers her friends by her acquaintances. The groom is the only son of Mr. Brice REASONER, of Beaconsfield, and is prominent in church and social cirlces. They will make their future home in Beaconsfield where the groom owns a garage.

Their many friends extend congratulations.

Bedford Free Press
Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa
September 28, 1922

I.C. DULING will be making his home at Tingley.

Bedford Free Press
Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa
June 13, 1917

Mrs. C. A. HOUSE and Mrs. Jess JONES, both of Tingley, Ringgold County, Iowa, will move to Helena, Montana.

Bedford Times-Republican
Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa
May 09, 1918

Mrs. Syrus (sic) SWEET had been making her home with Mrs. RUSCO at Athelstan. She will live with her son Bud SWEET near Redding, Ringgold County, for a time.

Decatur County Journal
Leon, Decatur County, Iowa
Thursday, August 1, 1918

On the morning of July 22nd, the children of William R. CASH surprised him by marching into the old home on Grand River with well filled baskets. There were present Winfield CASH and wife, J. G. SPRINGER and wife, G. A. MEEK, wife and daughter, all of Leon, B. M. RUSSELL, wife and children, of Lamoni, F. W. CASH, wife and children, of Kellerton, Dr. Wm. H. CASH, wife and children of Lenox, Mrs. Isabelle TAYLOR, son and daughter, and John A. CASH. The only child not present being HON. J. R. CASH, of Bonesteel, S.D., who was kept away by urgent war work. There was present also his only living sister, Lotta, and her husband, John SELLERS.

A suitable table having been improvised under a large elm tree in the yard, the whole company of thirty--children, grandchildren and relatives, sat down together to enjoy the bounteous dinner.

Mr. CASH, although eighty-eight is able to get around quite easily and help with the gardening and chores and takes a keen interest in everything and especially the progress of the war. Mr. CASH has been a resident of this county for seventy-three years, having come here in l845, when fifteen years of age, and with his father, Eli CASH, settled on the place which is still his home. He has watched the country develop from a wilderness and home of the Indian to its present state. He has seen the transition of dropping corn by hand and covering with the hoe to plating with the modern check-row planter. He has seen the sickle and cradle superceded by the mower and self binder, the single shovel by the riding cultivator, the ox team by the automobile, the dip lamp by the electric light. He has seen the introduction of the washing machine, the sewing machine, the telephone and telegraph and the mighty railroad. He has a wonderful store of memories of the early days of the county and state and reads with interest the items of "Fifty Years Ago," having been a reader of the Journal since its first issue.

Decatur County Journal
Leon, Decatur County, Iowa
Thursday, March 13, 1919

Mr. Herschel Duncan PRICE and Miss Gertrude Henrietta RHOADES, were united in marriage at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. I. D. DUTCHER, at Plainview, Neb., on Thursday, February 27. Mr. and Mrs. PRICE are well and favorably known in Mount Ayr. For several years, until he was called to service in the national Army, Mr. PRICE was a member of the firm of Price &Agee of this city. He is a successful business man and his sterling character commands the respect of all his acquaintances. Mr. PRICE received his honorable discharge from service soon after his return from France a few weeks ago, and has not fully decided where he will locate.

The bride is the daughter of H. W. RHOADES of this city. She is an accomplished young lady, possessed of the womanly graces which admirably fit her to preside over the new home. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. PRICE hope that they will decide to make their home in Mount Ayr.

Decatur County Journal
Leon, Decatur County, Iowa
Thursday, April 3, 1919

A happy surprise occurred last Saturday evening when after the close of the preaching service, at the Brick church in Davis City, Mr. Orville F. FOLAND of Leon, led Miss Fern WELDON, of Grand River, to the hymeneal altar where they were met by Elder W. H. HAMILTON who, with a few well chosen words, pronounced them husband and wife.

These young people are well known in the surrounding communities, by both their social and religious qualities. Mr. FOLAND is another one of Uncle Sam's honorably discharged soldier boys, having recently returned from camp. He is a young Minister in the Assembly of God, while his wife is a licensed worker in the fellowship of the same body of believers. They have planned to begin their life's work together in the Gospel by joining the band of workers under the leadership of Elder and Mrs. Phillip M. STOKELY, who are now engaged in a series of meetings at Knowlton, Iowa.

Those accompanying the bridal couple to Davis City were Mr. and Mrs. Hammie YOUNG of Beaconsfield, also by Miss Maud WELDON, sister of the bride, as the bride's maid, and Mr. Gerald HAMILTON as best man. We join many friends in best wishes.

New Market Herald
New Market, Taylor County, Iowa
May 27, 1920

Alex WILEY will move to Hardy, Arkansas, making his home with his brother.

New Market Herald
New Market, Taylor County, Iowa
September 30, 1920

Mr. and Mrs. H. B. HAYDEN of Ellston, Iowa, are visiting her mother, Mary HAMILTON.

The Tingley Vindicator
Tingley, Iowa
June 23, 1921

New Route Carrier--Geo. D. BLUNCK of Delphos has been appointed carrier on Route No. 1 out of Tingley, and was here Tuesday looking after the work. He expects to begin work regularly Monday, June 27. E. A. STOVER has been carrier for many years, with A. A. SIMPSON and Earl ECKERMAN as substitute carriers.

New Market Herald
New Market, Taylor County, Iowa
June 15, 1922

Mrs. Mary E. HARBISON is visiting her brother at Ellston, then she was go to make her home in Briggsville, Illinois.

Bedford Free Press
Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa
September 30, 1920

Mrs. John CURRIE of Aurora, Nebraska, is visiting her father, F. C. HOGUE of Tingley, Iowa.

Leon Reporter
Leon, Decatur County, Iowa
March 9, 1922

Mr. G. C. COOPER, of Ellston and Miss Florence BUSH, of Kellerton, were quietly married in this city last Thursday, the ceremony being performed by Justice A. M. PRYOR. The ceremony was witnessed by Mr. and Mrs. B. C. MELVIN, of near Leon, Mrs. MELVIN being a sister of Mr. COOPER.

They will make their home at Ellston, and friends extend congratulations and well wishes for their happiness and prosperity.

The Redding Herald
Redding, Iowa
November 26, 1922

Miss Louvisa SUMMERS and Mr. Geo. D. BLUNK, a popular young couple from Tingley, were united in marriage in Creston at 4: o'clock Thursday afternoon, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Jerome E. EMANUEL at the Little Parsonage Around the Corner.

Mrs. BLUNCK is the youngest daughter of Mrs. L. A. SUMMERS of Tingley and is a charming and accomplished young woman. Mr. BLUNCK, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. BLUNCK of Delphos, since entering the U.S. Mail Service at Tingley has made for himself many friends by his courteous and obliging manner.

Mr. and Mrs. BLUNCK will make Tingley their home, where they have a host of friends who will wish them many years of happiness and success.

The Tingley Vindicator
Tingley, Iowa
February 22, 1923

Three of the young lady friends of Mrs. Geo. BLUNCK planned and successfully carried out a surprise miscelanious shower in her honor Friday evening. Those who superintended the affair were Misses Fay STANLEY, Margaret EIGHME and Ellen SUMMERS. This company met at the home of the latter and proceeded to the home of Mr. and Mrs. BLUNCK in north Tingley, where they made themselves at home. After the first shock of surprise was over, Mrs. BLUNCK became her charming self again. A number of useful presents were brought. The evening was passed by the guests in hemming tea towels for Mrs. BLUNCK and a splendid social time. Refreshments were served and a very enjoyable evening was reported. Those who were there: Misses Amy MORRISON, Margaret, Mareitta and Franke EIGHME, Marie and Ellen ECKERMAN, Mary BEVERS, Margarie CARTER, Helen O'LEARY, Birdie McDOWELL, Geraldine OXENREIDER, Grace RICHARDS, Barbara HOGUE, Florence KESTER, Fay STANLEY, Ellen SUMMERS, Mrs. L. A. SUMMERS and granddaughter Opal SUMMERS.

The Tingley Vindicator
Tingley, Iowa
August 12, 1937

Saturday afternoon a group of the younger boys went to East Grand River for a weekend camping trip. Upon arrival there, they pitched their camp and after some fishing and a swim, prepared their evening meal.

After journeying through the woods in darkness, a campfire conference was held at which it was decided to organize a troop of Boy Scouts.

Sunday morning all were up bright and early and prepared their breakfast of flap jacks and syrup. After policing up the camp, all gathered in the green sward and a regular Sunday School session was held. Following this, all took a swim and a journey was made to the west fork of the river and the old town of Westerville. About four o'clock cars were headed for home.

Those who went were Paul ALEXANDER, Raymond BALL, Clell BLUNCK, Russell BOYD, Billy BRECKENRIDGE, Dean BRECKENRIDGE, Mac BEEN, Dean GARLAND, John Allen KIBURTZ, Kenneth MCOWEN, Marvin McCOWEN, Herbert STARK and Lyle TROXELL. They were accompanied by Supt. PIDGEN and Loren GROUT.

The Tingley Vindicator
Tingley, Iowa
May 5, 1938

Geo. D. BLUNCK of Tingley announced in this week's issue of the Vindicator his candidacy for the Republican nomination for the office of sheriff of Ringgold County.

Mr. BLUNCK will be 40 years of age May 30th. He was born in Redding; a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William BLUNCK and has been a lifelong resident of the county. Mr. BLUNCK is married and has five children. He enjoys a wide acquaintance and has a large circle of friends, many of whom have insisted that he enter the race for sheriff.

Mr. BLUNCK is now employed in the carpenter trade. His ability as a mechanic is also recognized.

Those who meet Mr. BLUNCK are refreshed by his buoyancy and enthusiasm. He is congenial, affable and agreeable. These traits, which promote friendship and harmony are augmented by determination, a sense of responsibility and aptitude for service--all of which are of pronounced importance in conducting the office to which he aspires.

Although one of the best known men in the county, Mr. BLUNCK expects to renew acquaintances by meeting as many of the voters as possible before the primary election June 2.

NOTE: Primary election returns for Ringgold County Sheriff were:

Geo. D. BLUNCK 107, Geo. A. DICKSON 28, Roy ROWE 25, H. P. TODD 39.

Leon Reporter
Leon, Decatur County, Iowa
Thursday, August 27, 1925

Harvey Park was the scene of a reunion of the KELLEY families, Sunday, a big picnic dinner being a feature of the gathering. There were thirty-six sat down to dinner, and it goes without saying they had everything in the eats line on the table. Those who were in attendance were Albert KELLEY and family; Fred KELLEY and family; Lee KELLEY and family; R.E. FISHER and family, of Mt. Ayr; Miss Florence ONEY, of Des Moines; A. M. PRYOR and family; Mrs. Louie HURST and family; Amos DECK and family and Roscoe ONEY and family, of Leon.

Clarinda Herald-Journal
Clarinda, Page County, Iowa
February 20, 1939

Mr. and Mrs. Dewey COMBS went to Tingley Wednesday and brought their son Estel home. He had spent a few weeks with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack SLACK.

Clarinda Herald-Journal
Clarinda, Page County, Iowa
January 11, 1940

Dewey COMBS was elected rodeo president at Hawleyville.

NOTE: Mr. COMBS was re-elected to this office again January 1941.

The Tingley Vindicator
Tingley, Iowa
1944 or 1945 (date illegible)

The marriage of Clell BLUNCK, Q.M., 1-c, of the U. S. Navy and Miss Pauline HILLEBRAN of Mount Ayr, IA. took place in the Methodist church at Troy, Kansas on December 11, at 3:30 p.m. Rev. Clarence HARDER read the marriage lines.

The couple was attended by Gail SMITH of Creston and Miss Christine EGLEY of Mount Ayr.

Mrs. Blunck is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. HILLENBRAN and grew to womanhood in Tingley, having moved to Mount Ayr 2 years ago with her parents.

Seaman BLUNCK is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George D. Blunck and was attending Drake University when he enlisted in the Navy. He is on a 20-day leave and will report to Des Moines on December 26th for further assignment with the fleet.

Both young people were graduated from the Tingley high school in the class of 1942 and were popular among the young set.

The Vindicator joins the host of friends in extending best wishes to the young people.