The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, November 6, 1905 The marriage of MR. JAMES EDWIN LOCKWOOD of this city and MISS MABEL MOIR of Oquawka, Ill., was celebrated in that city last evening at eight o'clock at the home of the bride's mother, MRS. JESSIE MOIR. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Whitenberg of the Presbyterian Church of Oquawka. The bride's wedding gown was of white China silk crepe. There were no attendants and all the arrangements were very simple. Only the relatives and a few intimate friends were present. The wedding colors were yellow and white and chrysanthemums predominated in the decorations. After the ceremony and congratulations an elegant wedding supper was served and the bridal couple than departed on an extended trip east after which they will be at home to their friends n the McCormick residence in this city. The groom is a son of MR. and MRS. G.A. LOCKWOOD and has resided in Chariton from childhood. He is an oculist optician and has also been associated with his father in the jewelry business for many years. He is a young man of sterling worth and integrity and is highly esteemed for his many excellent traits of character. His bride is not an entire stranger in this city, having visited here a number of times. She has but recently returned from a tour around the world. She is a charming young lady and will be a welcome addition to Chariton circles. The innumerable friends in this city and county will unite with the Leader in extending hearty congratulations to MR. and MRS. LOCKWOOD and in wishing that their married life may prove to be a long dream of happiness. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 12, 2004 [email protected]