Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, November 22, 1916 COMES TO EMMETSBURG FOR HIS BRIDE Marriage of Mr. M.F. Ryan and Miss Nellie Laughlin on Tuesday. Mr. M.F. Ryan of Mobridge, South Dakota, and Miss Nellie Laughlin, well known to our many local readers, were united in marriage at the Assumption church Tuesday morning at seven o'clock, Very Rev. P.P. Farrelly officiating. Miss Rose Laughlin was bridesmaid and Mr. Wm. Ryan was groomsman. The wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Lot Laughlin, of this city. Only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties were in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Ryan left during the day for the Twin Cities for an extended wedding trip. In a short time they will be at home to their many friends at Mobridge, South Dakota. No young lady in our county stands higher than the bride. Her parents were among the county's first settlers. After taking a course in St. Mary's Academy she taught for some time and was for several years engaged in the Emmetsburg public schools. She also taught for a year or two in Saskatchewan, Canada. During the past couple of years she served as deputy in the county superintendent's office. The Mobridge people will find her a lady well qualified to take a leading part in the social, religious and other helpful affairs of their community. The groom, who grew to manhood in Emmetsburg, is at present postmaster of Mobridge and ranks among the most influential citizens of the town. He is a gentleman of strong personality and has high class business qualifications. The important position he holds is a testimonal to his strength among those who have during recent years had occasion to mingle with him in a business way. A wide circle of Palo Alto friends united with the Democrat in offering hearty good wishes for the happiness and success through life of Mr. and Mrs. Ryan. 000525 Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm