Feb 20 1896 issue GOUCH-TITUS- On February 12 at Shelburn, by L.E. Miller J.P., Mr. Fred Gouch of Shelburn and Miss Olla Titus of Jefferson. Mr. Gouch is a lumberman and is now engaged with his father in erecting a saw mill near Shelburn. Miss Titus is a daughter of B.F. Titus, Esq. of Jefferson. At the conclusion of the ceremony a most elegant repast was served at the Shelburn hotel, that was partaken of by the large number of guests present. The happy couple starts out in married life under favorable auspices and with the congratulations and best wishes of their many friends. July 30 1896 issue TRASK-MONTGOMERY-At the home of the bride, seven miles Northeast of Scio, on Sunday July 26, Mr. J.B. Trask, of Fox Valley and Mrs. M.L. Montgomery; Elder T.P. Goodman officiating. Mrs. Trask was the wife of the late Wm Montgomery and sister of J.W. Cusick, of Albany a most estimable woman; and Mr. Trask is one of the most substantial citizens of Fox Valley. The happy couple, we believe will make their home at the groom's commodious home about three miles East of Lyons. The PRESS extends congratulations. Oct 1 1896 issue On Tuesday morning September 15, at the Catholic Church in Bilyeu Den, Mr. John Foltz and Miss Maggie Pepperling were united in marriage. At the time of the ceremonty, the Jordan Brass Band rendered several pieces of fine music as a compliment to the happy couple, as Mr. Foltz is a member of the band. In the evening a few of the boys clubbed together and gave them an old fashioned charivari, in which Prince Goodman was master of ceremonies, so our informant who was absent at a hop yard, states. The evening was spent in singing and social amusements, during which time refreshments in the way of pie and cake was served together with plenty of good water all of which was heartily enjoyed by those present.