The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, December 21, 1905 A wedding which came in the nature of a surprise to the many friends of the contracting parties occurred last evening at the home of the bride's parents in west Chariton when MR. MELLA HOWSARE and MISS IDA PEARL WILLOUGHBY were united in marriage. The ceremony was performed at eight o'clock by Rev. F.B. Palmer of the Baptist Church in the presence of the relatives only. The bride was attired in a becoming gown of dark blue silk. After congratulations had been extended an elegant wedding repast was served. The happy couple have gone to housekeeping in Mrs. Fannie Britt's property on east Woodlawn Avenue where they will soon be at home to their friends. The bride is a daughter of MR. and MRS. S.S. WILLOUGHBY and was born and reared in Chariton. For some time she has been one of the efficient compositors in the Herald office. She is amiable and refined and in every way fitted to preside over a home. The groom is a son of MRS. A.B. AVERILL and has resided here for several years. At present he is in the employ of the Chariton Ice Company. He is an energetic young man of good habits and enjoys the confidence and esteem of all who know him. The worthy couple have a host of warm friends who will extend hearty congratulations and who will unite in wishing them a long and happy wedded life. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 15, 2004 [email protected]