The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa Thursday, December 3, 1908 On Thursday evening, Nov. 26th occurred a double wedding, which, in part, was a surprise to those who were in attendance. Invitations had been issued for the marriage of TARVIN E. GOOKIN to MISS MYRL MCCOLLOUGH at the home of the bride's mother, MRS. MARY MCCOLLOUGH, in Benton Township. Promptly at eight o'clock the bride and groom took their places at the altar attended by ARCHIE M. GOOKIN, sister of the groom, as bridesmaid, and WILL MCCOLLOUGH, brother of the bride as best man, where Rev. Moore, Pastor of the Baptist Church of Chariton, spoke the words which made them man and wife Following this ceremony, the bridesmaid and best man exchanged places with the bride and groom, and were also united in the holy bonds of wedlock, the latter being a complete surprise to the guests. After congratulations had been extended, a sumptuous two-course wedding supper was served. Both brides and grooms were raised in Lucas County and are held in the highest esteem. They are matter-of-fact and industrious and will settle down to farm life in the near future. May their voyage be a pleasant one over the life's matrimonial sea is the wish of their many friends. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)seifert April 18, 2005 iggy29@rnetinc.net