Newspaper Tidbits from Rick B Sunday, June 11, 2006 "The South Bend Weekly Tribune", Saturday, July 1, 1899, page 1 Marriage of David P. Berkheiser and Miss Daisy Ellen Reed. In the presence of about 40 relatives and near friends Mr. David P. Berkheiser and Miss Daisy Ellen Reed were married in the holy bonds of matrimony at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Reed, 135 West Lawrence street [Mishawaka], Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock, Rev. B. P. Hewitt, pastor of the Baptist church, performing the ceremony. The contracting parties with Miss Edith Slade as bridesmaid and Mr. Arthur P. Berkheiser, cousin of the groom, as best man, advanced to the parlor where the sacred rite was performed beneath a beautiful canopy covered with smilax and daisies and Mrs Burket, sister of the bride, played the wedding march. The bride was attired in a beautiful creation of organdie over white and she carried bride's roses. The bridesmaid was costumed in organdie and carried pink roses. After congratualtions a reception was tendered the newly married couple and light refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. Berkheiser were remembered with many useful and handsome wwedding gifts. The bride, who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel N. Reed, is an attractive young lady and popular in church circles. She has been an organist and assistant organist in the Baptist church and Sabbath school for several years. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Berkheiser, of Pleasant Valley, and is employed at the Roper furniture plant. He is a young man of exemplary habits and has hosts of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Berkheiser will reside with the bride's parents for the present. Among the guests from out of the city were Mr. and Mrs. John Berkheiser, Pleasant Valley, parents of the groom; Mr. and Mrs. John Linderman, Elkhart; Mr. John Elliott, Elkhart; Mrs. Lizzie Beyer, of south of town [Mishawaka]; Mrs. Louise Kizer, South Bend; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Reed, Elkhart; Mr. James Souders, Mr. Christian Souders, cousin and uncle of the bride, South Bend; Miss Laura Dice, South Bend; Mr. George Staller, South Bend. [Samuel H. Reed and Samuel N. Reed are as spelled in the newspaper. I haven't yet been able to determine which one is the correct middle initial---Rick B]