Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, June 26, 1913 Marriage at Ayrshire on Monday. Mr. Thos. J DUFFY and Miss Mary O'BRIEN were united in marriage at the Sacred Heart church at Ayrshire on Monday, Rev. L.J. CARROLL officiating. miss Anna DUFFY was bridesmaid and Mr James O'BRIEN was best man. A sumptuous wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents, Mr and Mrs Daniel O'BRIEN, of Booth township. The bride has for some time taught in one of the intermediate departments of the Ayrshire schools. She is bright, energetic and painstaking and easily won her way to success in her chosen calling. Her parents gave her excellent opportunities and she made timely and helpful use of them. The groom is a son of Patrick DUFFY, one of the sturdy pioneers of Great Oak township. He ranks among the best young men of our county and he has made staunch friends of all who know him intimately. The Democrat wishes Mr and Mrs DUFFY health and happiness. SKINNER-GAYLORD Mr Earl SKINNER and Miss Calla Ethel GAYLORD Married Wednesday. The home of Mr and Mrs W.H. GAYLORD at Prairie View farm was the scene of a quiet and pretty home wedding last Wednesday evening, June 18, when Miss Calla Ethel GAYLORD was given in marriage to Mr Earl SKINNER. The parlor was festooned with green and white secured to the center of the ceiling with a bunch of similax. The circle was wound with white and entwined with similax. large white roses peeped out about the edges. The dining room was pink and white with similax. Beautiful roses graced the table. The bride was gowned in white voile with Irish crocheted lace, very simple and dainty. She carried a shower boquet of beautiful lillies of the valley. She wore a few of the blossoms in her hair. The wedding was very informal. The guests were received by the bride and groom. Unattended they took their places under the arch as the clock was striking twelve. Rev. Herbert CLEGG of Emmetsburg presided, having been the bride's pastor in her childhood. Only the immediate relatives were present. Four friends of the couple served the bounteous course dinner. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W.H. GAYLORD. She graduated from the Emmetsburg High School a few years ago. She has been teaching in the schools of our county for some time and she has been successful in her chosen line. She is held in general and high esteem. Our citizens one and all will regret to learn that she is not to remain with us. Seh will be especially missed by her Sunday school class in the M.E. church in which she has been a tireless and zealous worker. Mr SKINNER formerly resided in Wisconsin. Some time ago he located at Conrad, Montana. Those who know him have learned to place a high estimate on his worth as a gentleman and a citizen. Mr and Mrs SKINNER will reside at Conrad. Teh best wishes of their many Palo Alto friends will accompany them to their new home. Cathy Joynt Labath Palo Alto Co, Iowa USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm The Irish in Iowa http://www.rootsweb.com/~iarecrds/