The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, December 21, 1905 This (Thursday) afternoon, December 21, 1905, at 2:30 o'clock, at the home of the bride's brothers, T.C. AND O.G. BELL in Grand Island, Neb., will occur the marriage of their sister, MISS WILDA BELL to MR. CHARLES F. DE SOMBER. They will be at home to their friends after January 1, 1906, at 213 East Eighth St., Grand Island, Neb. Both the bride and groom are well known in this county, having resided at Derby until recently. The bride is the daughter of the late W.H. BELL. After the death of her father she went to Grand Island where she has made her home with her brothers. For some time she was the Leader's valued correspondent at Derby. She is a young lady of many accomplishments and has always been surrounded by a large circle of friends who have become attracted to her by her gentle disposition and sterling qualities of womanhood. MR. DE SOMBER is entitled to all the congratulations he is receiving on having won one of the choicest prizes in the matrimonial lottery. The groom is a son of MR. and MRS. WM. DE SOMBER of Derby. For some time he has been in the employ of the railroad company at Grand Island. He is a young man of ability, worth, and splendid character and possesses those attributes which (*last part missing..) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 28, 2004 [email protected] *I'm sorry about the last sentence -- part of it missing. I had this lying in the incomplete stack, but after looking at the WebSite/De Somber pictures, I thought I'd post it now.

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, February 22, 1906 On Thursday, February 15, 1906, at high noon, at the home of the groom's mother, MRS. L.C. KRUTSINGER in Whitebreast Township, occurred the marriage of MR. ELMER DIDIER and MISS ROSA HOLMAN. The ceremony was performed by Elder Hutchins, Pastor of the Christian Church at Lucas, and was witnessed only by a few relatives and friends. The bride was daintily gowned and carried a bouquet of bride's roses. After the ceremony a sumptuous dinner was served. The groom is a prosperous and energetic young farmer of Whitebreast Township. His bride is a daughter of MRS. SARAH HOLMAN of Lucas, and is one of that city's best young ladies. The Leader joins the many friends of the happy couple in extending hearty congratulations and good wishes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 28, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, February 22, 1906 After months of suffering from asthmatic, heart and dropsical trouble, JOSEPH D. YOUTSEY died at his home in Russell at 11:30 p.m. Sunday, February 18, 1906. The funeral services were held in the Christian Church at that place, on Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, many paying their respects to the departed by their presence. MR. YOUTSEY was one of the pioneer residents of Lucas County and settled in Lincoln Township in 1854, continuing to reside on the farm until a few years since when the family secured residence property and moved to Russell, his wife later meeting with an accident which caused her death. Since that time he and two daughters have resided together. A few weeks since, the writer called at his home and in speaking of his family and personal career, he mentioned that he was the only surviving member of a family of twelve children and that his birthplace was at Frankfort, Kentucky, he first beholding the light of day on june 3, 1822. Following the pioneer course of the times the family drifted to Indiana where later, on June 8, 1846, he was joined in wedlock to MISS DEBORAH COVERT. In 1854 they together came to Iowa and theirs is but the history of many other pioneer families who braved the western wilds in search of homes and pecuniary independence. MR. YOUTSEY leaves four surviving children: MRS. CAROLINE MCCLINTOCK of Council Grove, Kansas, who was immediately apprised of her father's death; MRS. FLORA DOANE; MRS. SARAH YOUTSEY and son, FRANK, the latter three being with him at the fatal hour. No eulogy of his character is necessary; his life was an open book and he aimed to do as he wanted to be done by. He was dilligent in his business affairs, just to all men alike and leaves an honorable name behind which is more to be admired than marble shafts or gilded epitaphs. He provided for the present and builded for the future and was an enrolled member of the Christian Church. He believed in that standard of righteousness which conforms its theory to the practical and as he neared the end of his long journey his physical pain was sweetened with the belief that all would be well in the Great Beyond. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 28, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa February 15, 1906 In the presence of only a small wedding party at the library of the Christian Church at six o'clock last evening, occurred the wedding ceremony which united the lives of MR. GEORGE RYAN and MISS BERTHA CHURCHILL, both of this city. The ceremony was performed by Mr. C.F. Ward, Minister for the Chariton Christian Church. This excellent young couple start in married life with good prospects. The groom is a young man of good character and industry and is a fireman on the south branch of the Burlington. The bride is a modest young lady and well fitted to preside over the newly made home. They will go to housekeeping in the northwest part of town. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 28, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, December 21, 1905 This (Thursday) afternoon, December 21, 1905, at 2:30 o'clock, at the home of the bride's brothers, T.C. AND O.G. BELL in Grand Island, Neb., will occur the marriage of their sister, MISS WILDA BELL to MR. CHARLES F. DE SOMBER. They will be at home to their friends after January 1, 1906, at 213 East Eighth St., Grand Island, Neb. Both the bride and groom are well known in this county, having resided at Derby until recently. The bride is the daughter of the late W.H. BELL. After the death of her father she went to Grand Island where she has made her home with her brothers. For some time she was the Leader's valued correspondent at Derby. She is a young lady of many accomplishments and has always been surrounded by a large circle of friends who have become attracted to her by her gentle disposition and sterling qualities of womanhood. MR. DE SOMBER is entitled to all the congratulations he is receiving on having won one of the choicest prizes in the matrimonial lottery. The groom is a son of MR. and MRS. WM. DE SOMBER of Derby. For some time he has been in the employ of the railroad company at Grand Island. He is a young man of ability, worth, and splendid character and possesses those attributes which (*last part missing..) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 28, 2004 [email protected] *I'm sorry about the last sentence -- part of it missing. I had this lying in the incomplete stack, but after looking at the WebSite/De Somber pictures, I thought I'd post it now.

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, February 15, 1906 At the home of MR. and MRS. J.M. DE LAY the marriage of their daughter, LULU M., to MR. ALVA S. ANDRES was solemnized last evening, February 14, 1906. The ceremony was performed at seven o'clock by Rev. Dr. D.C. Franklin of the M.E. Church in the presence of the immediate relatives only. The bride was attired in a becoming gown of steel gray serge and presented a pleasing appearance. They were attended by the bride's brother and wife, MR. and MRS. CLIFTON DE LAY. The worthy couple expect to go to Kansas City in the near future where the groom will probably be in the employ of the Railway Company. The bride was born and reared in Chariton and for the past two years has been one of the Leader's faithful and efficient compositors. Her lady-like conduct, cheerful disposition and good character has won the confidence and esteem of all who know her. She is well fitted to preside over a happy household and make her young husband a home which will be a haven of rest. The groom is a son of R.S. ANDRES and has resided in Chariton for several years. He is highly esteemed for his sterling worth and as an individual of fine traits of character. The wedding came in the nature of a surprise to their many friends who nevertheless will join the leader in extending hearty congratulations and in the wish that their matrimonial pathway may be strewn with many of the beauties and comforts of life. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 28, 2004 [email protected]

Is anyone else having trouble opening census images at Ancestry.com?? Marge

Hello List listners... http://www.rootsweb.com/~ialucas/Main.htm I have made several additions to the county page. 1 new section is called "Shout Outs" it is a section giving credit to those speacial people who have continued to be a major factor in the county website. Without these people there would be much less on the site for all of us to research. Please remember though, even the smallest contribution is greatly needed and appreciated. It is the vast number of contributions that make the site as great as it is, and will be with the continuing information being submitted by everyone. So please, if you have anything to be added. By all means send and let us all enjoy in the information. 1 ) Major thank you to Nancee Seifert, for her continuing article transcriptions. Adding details about the lives of our ancestors is incredile. Proving they had lives and were mutch more then a name and date in a family file. There is now 1,200 articles about transcribed by Nancee. Being selfish as i am, i hope she never stops adding to it : ) 2 ) Debora Stanley, a thank you as well for reposting these articles on various forum boards. Many people still don't know about mailing lists, and when they find these articles reposted on various proper boards. The find there way to Lucas County, and find those relatives they are looking for. 3 ) Mary Beth, thank you incredibly for your kindness in posting family lines for those who ask a question on a name and in return get a huge amount og ninformation. More then once have you completly shocked me by sending me a lot of info i did not have, and am sure goes the same for everyone else you have helped. 4 ) Frank Myers, for his contributions on Lucas County and his vast knowledge of the county and it's people. Frank has been busy for a while now with projects. We all hope he returns to GENEALOGY soon as his e-mails with his contributions to the list/site are missed. 5 ) Gary Tharp, for his contributions to the list and site. Gary has several projects for the site he is deeply involved in. He has just finished an update to the POSTCARDS section. This new update i will be adding in a short time. Will contain details about the postcards. Giving much more then just a name and place of picture on postcard, but actual details involved within the picture. He is also working on several Lucas county family lines, and is the 1 in charge of the fantastic Alumni Lists of the Schools in Lucas County. That is his pet project and continues to update it constantly. Always a pleasure in future dates when updates will be made to the file. 1 ) Surnames have been updated and added. 2 ) The Site has had a few minor cosmetic changes. More in future to follow. 3 ) There has been family photos added, WOODRUFF and also LONEY, so if your connected. Have a glance and see them. 4 ) Mary Beth has provided a great deal of cemetery information. This project is slow but onging. Having alot of difficulty keeping away from copyright issues, so is taking some time to rewrite. When this is finished, it will give detailed directions to the cemeteries and a vast info about the cemetery. 5 ) More family photos of the Douglass family are being linked to the site. Don't forget about all the unknown photos, and also the photos listed on front page. many contain unknown individuals. Have a look, you might just see a relative. Comments and sugestions are always welcome. The site only grows when everyone contributes something. Please enjoy your researching on the pages of Lucas Co., Iowa. sincerly David CC for Lucas Co., Iowa GenWeb Project. http://www.rootsweb.com/~ialucas/Main.htm

This was sent to me. Can anyone help Robin? Please respond to Robin off list. As she is not a list member. Her e-mail addy is; [email protected] sincerly David David, Hello, I was wondering do you have a book listing all those buried in Lucas County? I am looking for a Ben (Benjamin, Bengt) Peterson, his last name in Sweden was Persson so he might be listed under that but I really dont think so , him and his brothers all took the name Peterson after they cam to the US. I have no death date or place of burial for him but have been told by Swedish relatives that his birth date was 1-20-1860. I would appreciate any help or info you can share. Robin

Hello, Nancee, Is Daniel her maiden name? Deb

Hi list, Mary Beth I sent Richard your posting regarding this family. He may get in touch with you? Deborah Subj: Mary McClelland  Date: 9/27/04 6:19:51 PM Pacific Daylight Time From: rfritz10 To: Alohawahine75 Deborah, Do you know if Mary McClelland (John Q. Wertz weds Miss. Mary McClelland - Iowa) is the daughter of Isabell A. Johnson and James Lindley McClelland? My Mary McClelland was born April 27, 1891 in Warren County, Iowa. Richard

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, February 22, 1906 MRS. HARRIET MYERS, one of Lucas County's pioneer residents, passed away at her home in Benton Township on Saturday, February 17, 1906, at the advanced age of almost 86 years. For the past year she had been in failiing health but was able to be about until a few days before her demise. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Chas. Pickford of Russell were held at her late home on Monday at 11 o'clock after which interment took place in the Salem Cemetery. Deceased was born in Brush Valley, Maryland, on March 16, 1820. In 1842 she was married to JACOB MYERS who died in 1883. She had been a resident of this county for 41 years, the family coming here in 1865. In early life she united with the M.E. Church and has since lived a faithful Christian life. She was a kind neighbor and true friend. She has ever been ready to assist others and her life was full of good deeds. During her later years her eyesight failed and her hearing became impaired but she bore these infirmities with fortitude. Her life was worthy of emulation and she leaves behind her a memory that will be cherished by all who knew her. She was the mother of ten children, seven of whom are living. They are DANIEL MYERS and MRS. CLARK GOOKIN of Benton Township, MRS. PHOEBE GOOKIN of Chariton, MRS. CATHARINE PARSONS of near Chariton, MRS. ELIZABETH SIMPSON and MRS. ANNA ANGLE of Montana, MRS. ADDA SCOVILLE of Idaho. She is also survived by 32 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. To all who mourn, the sympathy of the entire community is extended. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 27, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, February 22, 1906 MRS. HARRIET MYERS, one of Lucas County's pioneer residents, passed away at her home in Benton Township on Saturday, February 17, 1906, at the advanced age of almost 86 years. For the past year she had been in failiing health but was able to be about until a few days before her demise. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Chas. Pickford of Russell were held at her late home on Monday at 11 o'clock after which interment took place in the Salem Cemetery. Deceased was born in Brush Valley, Maryland, on March 16, 1820. In 1842 she was married to JACOB MYERS who died in 1883. She had been a resident of this county for 41 years, the family coming here in 1865. In early life she united with the M.E. Church and has since lived a faithful Christian life. She was a kind neighbor and true friend. She has ever been ready to assist others and her life was full of good deeds. During her later years her eyesight failed and her hearing became impaired but she bore these infirmities with fortitude. Her life was worthy of emulation and she leaves behind her a memory that will be cherished by all who knew her. She was the mother of ten children, seven of whom are living. They are (*can't read first name) MYERS and MRS. CLARK GOOKIN of Benton Township, MRS. PHOEBE GOOKIN of Chariton, MRS. CATHARINE PARSONS of near Chariton, MRS. ELIZABETH SIMPSON and MRS. ANNA ANGLE of Montana, MRS. ADDA SCOVILLE of Idaho. She is also survived by 32 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. To all who mourn, the sympathy of the entire community is extended. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 27, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, February 15, 1906 One of the prettiest home weddings of the season occurred last evening, February 14, 1906, at the home of the bride's mother, MRS. ELLEN WILTSEY, in Russell, Iowa, when MR. EARL MILNES and MISS NELLIE WILTSEY were united in marriage. The ceremony was performed at eight o'clock by Rev. Fred B. Palmer of this city in the presence of the immediate relatives and a few intimate friends. To the strains of a wedding march executed by MRS. CLYDE WILTSEY, the bridal couple entered the parlor and took their places while the impressive words were spoken. The bride was attired in a dainty and becoming gown of white mohair and carried a bouquet of white carnations. The groom wore the conventional black. At the close of the ceremony and after congratulations had been proffered, an elegant two-course luncheon was served. The happy couple left the same evening for Chicago on a short wedding trip. For the present they will reside with the groom's parents northeast of Chariton. They w! ere the recipients of numerous useful and beautiful gifts, testimonials of the high regard in which they are held. The bride has resided in Russell from early childhood and is a graduate of the public schools of that city. Until recently she was one of the efficient salesladies in the Fair Store at this place. She is a charming young lady, of modest demeanor, and possesses many lovable qualities. The groom is a son of MR. and MRS. T.H. MILNES and has resided near here for several years. He is associated with his father in the dairy business and is one of the very best young men in the State of Iowa, highly esteemed by all who know him. These young people start out in life under auspicious circumstances and will receive the hearty congratulations of a host of warm friends. May Heaven's choicest blessings be bestowed upon them is the wish of the Leader. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 27, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa February 8, 1906 'CURRENT COMMENT' Timely Topics Discussed and Opinions Freely Submitted - - - - - - - - - To censure Mayor ALEXANDER on his downfall would be sheer folly, if not the act of a coward. The day for that has gone by. Neither would it be proper to censure those alone who caused his election for they simply were over confident in his strength of character, never thinking that he would return to his former habits. But the censure should be placed upon the entire population for permitting conditions which preyed upon his weaknesses as well as the weaknesses of others. The maelstrom closed in about him and it was irresistible. Not a strong arm reached in to rescue and surely under these circumstances the mantle of charity would be a more befitting covering than harsh words at this time. Cap't. ALEXANDER's natural goodness of heart led him into many follies. Too often he befriended men who failed in their compensations and whose gratitude was as ashes in the furnace. Unfortunately for him he had the faculty of gathering about him a companionship which drug him to r! uin. Like the old man of the sea -- he had not the power to shake them off. Then when his insatiable appetite returned they clandestinely carried liquid fire to him with which to burn up his soul, under the guise of friendship, but really for the stipends he gave them. Down deep in his heart he cursed them and would drive them from hence -- but oh, that awful appetite, and again he appealed and they plied him with rum. Not a fraternal order in town came to the rescue to say "Begone, ye workers of iniquity, we will take the guardianship of this brother and see that just punishment is meted out to you for your wicked ways." Thirteen temples have here been erected to the worship of the living God and yet unmindful of their duties to their fellow men. Costly pews, carpeted aisles, polished pulpits, trained choirs and a score or more other things have made them obvious to the real needs of society, and while they lift their voices, on bended knees, in petitions to the Most High or chant the eternal truths in song, a mayor is being tempted by human ghouls and degraded to the serpent's trail. But the peace officers -- why did not they do their duty? Why should they? Is the oath of a peace officer any more sacred -- or to be kept any more inviolate -- than the silent consent of any just private citizen whose first duty is to see that the rights of his race is upheld? Besides, when the benevolent societies -- the church people and the populace in general close their eyes at violations they form the sentiment of society and peace officers generally do just what society demands and in this case it ! has been non interference. We are all cowards together. No peace officer can make headway against public sentiment -- or that which is even worse -- a death-like inactivity. The fellow who put the cup to the mayor's lip is but little worse, if any, than the one who winked at it -- and preachers and laymen, peace officer and moralist, newspaper editor and publicist are in poor positions to set up the plea of self righteousness. But there are other ALEXANDERS to conquer. What are you going to do about it? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 27, 2004 [email protected]

Hi Robert: In checking my notes, I find I did not start The Chariton Leader newspaper microfilm reading until April 20, 1905. Since Elizabeth died June 11, 1904, the obituary would not be on the Lucas County WebSite. You could contact the Lucas County Genealogical Society, and they would be able to find it for you. I understand they have quite a large index of information they have compiled. Check the Lucas County Genealogical Society page on the WebSite, to find contact information. Hope this helps -- sorry I couldn't. Regards, Nancee ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert L Webb" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, September 27, 2004 5:35 PM Subject: [IALUCAS] W. J. James wife - Elizabeth Welch James > Greetings, > Elizabeth Welch James died in 1904, I think they lived at Oakley. > Wondered if her obituary has been found. Her husband's obit is evidently > posted in an obituary collection as I found it by doing a google search. > Robert > > ________________________________________________________________ > Get your name as your email address. > Includes spam protection, 1GB storage, no ads and more > Only $1.99/ month - visit http://www.mysite.com/name today! > > > ==== IALUCAS Mailing List ==== > David, [email protected]: Lucas County List Administrator, > Website Coordinator, Lucas County IA Genweb - http://www.rootsweb.com/~ialucas/Main.htm > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > >

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, February 8, 1906 "Knoxville, Ia., Feb. 4 -- Special: Mayor ALEXANDER of Chariton has been taken to the Iowa inebriate asylum to serve a term of one year. His unwilling departure leaves the city in a peculiar predicament that of practically being without a city government, as three of the six city councilmen are out of the city, so that no quorum could be present, even if one of the three were mayor. Councilman FUNK has moved to Ohio, Councilman FRANK MANNING is on an extensive trip to California and Mexico and Councilman J.H. DARRAH is serving in the Iowa Legislature. MR. DARRAH offered to resign his position on the council before he went to Des Moines, but his fellow members urged him to remain, as the offices do not conflict. Whether the city will run without any government until the honorable mayor comes back from Knoxville, or the city council will go to Knoxville to hold its meetings there in order to have a quorum, is not known. Mayor ALEXANDER has shown no inclination to resign his office, in spite of the disgrace that has been brought on the city by his being sentenced to the inebriate asylum. He may not realize the disgrace, but the citizens feel it keenly, and a petition is being talked of to demand his resignation. The idea of a city of 5,000 population having its mayor in the inebriate asylum is too much. Mayor ALEXANDER was in bygone years a heavy imbiber of intoxicants, but about ten years ago resolved to live a temperate life, and since that time, until the death of his wife last fall, he remained sober. During the last days of his wife's sickness he got started to drinking again and since then has been drinking heavily most of the time. In the October term of court his friends took steps to have him sent to the inebriate asylum for his own good, and the district court issued an order sending him to Mount Pleasant, but the order was withheld in the hope that he would quit drinking. he did not quit, however, and another order was secured from Judge ROBERTS this week, committing him to Knoxville for treatment for one year. He was brought here today by Sheriff BOSS." The above dispatch appeared in Monday's Register and Leader under a Knoxville date line. It shows a pretty fair knowledge of Chariton's affairs for a "foreigner." But let us presume it emanated at Knoxville. It is barely possible it was sent out from Chariton. A great many people here could guess the color of the man's eyes who sent it. Don't let it become noised about that Knoxville knows more about Chariton's condition than Chariton does itself. To Be Continued -- 'Current Comment' -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 27, 2004 [email protected]

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, February 15, 1906 WARREN TOWNSHIP NEWS: A protracted meeting began at Eden Church last Sunday evening conducted by Rev. M.S. Clark. Wood sawing has been going on among the farmers energetically. However, it was interrupted by the storm on Tuesday. People changing their residence as many do this time of the year, has ceased for a few days on account of the storm and consequent bad conditions of the roads. MRS. DYER, whose residence was with her son on the farm formerly owned by D.M. Fisk near the Freedom Church, died of dropsy on Friday. Funeral services and interment on Sunday. J.P. HOLTEEN, who has lived for probably thirty-five years in this township, has sold his nice well-kept farm, had a public sale of his personal property and is now ready with his most estimable wife to take another residence in the town of Corydon, Wayne County. Will move as soon as the roads are better. Good luck to them. CHESTER PALMER and wife will live on a farm in the vicinity of New York, Wayne County. Will move between this and March lst. The whooping cough is quite prevalent among the children in some parts of the township. A man named MILLER from McLean County, Illinois, has bought the farm once owned by H. BLOUS. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 27, 2004 [email protected]

Greetings, Elizabeth Welch James died in 1904, I think they lived at Oakley. Wondered if her obituary has been found. Her husband's obit is evidently posted in an obituary collection as I found it by doing a google search. Robert ________________________________________________________________ Get your name as your email address. Includes spam protection, 1GB storage, no ads and more Only $1.99/ month - visit http://www.mysite.com/name today!

The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, February 15, 1906 At the home of S.D. PRATHER and wife, near Indianola, on Thursday, February 8th, 1906, occurred the marriage of their daughter EDNA, to MR. HARRY PECK, and MISS NELLIE BOYD to MR. ARTHUR THOMPSON, the latter couple of this place. Rev. A. Thornbrue, who had performed the ceremony uniting MR. PRATHER and wife, twenty-six years ago, officiated at this recent wedding. At 7 p.m. to the strains of Mendelssohns wedding march, played by Miss Tina Scriber, the two couples took their places under an arch of bells. After the ceremony and congratulations, a two-course supper was served. The brides were both dressed in white and carried pink and white carnations. The grooms were attired in conventional black. Each of these worthy couples were the recipients of many beautiful presents. Their many Russell friends wish them a long and happy journey through life. MR. and MRS. THOMPSON expect soon to leave for their new home in kansas. The guests from a distance were: The Misses Mamie and Blanche Burkhead and Martha Perkins, of Prole, Mrs. Matilda Bowman, of Chariton, the Misses Artie, Laura, Joanna and Icyl Prather, of Russell, Elizabeth Evans, Mrs. M.M. Prather, P.P. Prather, Chester Prather, and Lloyd Thompson, also of Russell. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 27, 2004 [email protected]