Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, June 6, 1912 Martin-Mikes Popular West Bend Young Couple Married Wednesday Morning Mr. Jordan MIKES and Miss Edna Mary MARTIN were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents, Mr and Mrs. J.B. MARTIN at 9:00 o'clock Wednesday morning, Rev. F. L. KRUWEL of the M.E. church spoke the words that united th happy couple for life. Miss Josie MIKES, sister of the groom, played the soft refrain on the piano during the ceremony. Only a few of the immediate relatives and friends were in attendance. After the ceremony a three-course wedding breakfast was served, the Misses Minta McFARLAND and Fern CLARKE waited tables. Mr and Mrs MIKES immediately left for a few days visit at Minneapolis, and will be home to their many friends in West Bend after July 1. The bride is the only daughter of Mr and Mrs. J.B. MARTIN, she was born and raised here, she is a winsome, popular, and most worthy young lady. She has been given the very best opportunity to an education that will tend to make her views broader in making home happy, we congratulate the groom on his choice. The groom is the eldest son of M and Mrs. Jos. MIKES and has been raised to manhood here. He had the best opportunities that solicitous parents of means could provide and has proven himself in every way worthy of them. He is genial, tactful, exemplary and energetic and enjoys the friendship of all who know him. He is in partnership with his uncle in the meat market. The Journal joins the many friends of the happy couple in wishing them health, happiness, and success as they journey through life---West Bend Journal. Watson-Grisell Mr Stephen Winfred WATSON of Rock Rapids and Miss Vera Inez GRISELL of this city were united in marriage at the M.E. church Wednesday, Rev. Herbert CLEGG officiating. Miss Gladys M IRELAND was bridesmaid and Mr Z.C. WILKINSON of Hawarden was best man. Immediately after the ceremony a reception was held at the home of Mr and Mrs W.E. LOSEY. Mr and Mrs WATSON left during hte day for a brief wedding trip. They will make their future home at Rock Rapids where the groom is engaged in the automobile business. The bride is a most excellent young lady and has made many friends since coming to Emmetsburg. During the past year she has taught domestic science in the local high school. She is a niece of Mr and Mrs W.E. LOSEY. The groom is a stranger to Emmetsburg people, but has impressed favorably all who have met him. The Democrat joins the many friends of the newly wedded couple in wishing them health and happiness. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm