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Miss Alleen Atkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sid Atkins, of this city, and Mr. W. B. Cabbiness, of Longview, Texas, were united in marriage on Saturday afternoon at 5 o’clock, Rev. J. A. Derrrick, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. The ceremony occurred at the home of the bride and was witnessed by members of the family and a few near friends. The newly weds will spend a couple of weeks here, after which they will go to Longview to visit the groom’s parents and where they will make their home. We join their numerous friends in hearty felicitations.
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The wedding of Miss Bobbie Marshall and Mr. Harry Cain took place Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 27 at Lake Charles, La., the Reverend E. J. Bradley officiating. They returned Wednesday and will make their home in Bay City. The many friends of this couple wish them much happiness.
The Daily Tribune, January 4, 1933 |
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Clarence Calhoun, formerly of Matagorda, but at
present of Corpus Christi, and Miss Elva Ray Patterson of Matagorda were
united in the holy bonds of matrimony at the home of the bride with Rev.
S. H. Innes officiating. Only near relatives and a few close friends
were present. After the bride's cake, the best ever, and delicious fruit
punch was served the happy pair left for a honeymoon trip to Carlsbad
Caverns, New Mexico, after which they will go to Corpus Christi where
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The large auditorium of the Methodist church was filled Monday afternoon with the friends and invited guests to witness the marriage of Mr. Robt. W. Callaway and Miss Nannie Stanford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Stanford, the ceremony being performed by the pastor of the church, Rev. A. B. Myers. The church was handsomely decorated, the color scheme being pink and white, and was done by the Philathea class of the Sunday school, of which the bride is an esteemed member. A large white bell was suspended above the pulpit platform, beneath which the marriage vows were taken. Miss Nannie Truitt, also a classmate of the bride, played Mendelssohn’s Wedding March as the bridal party entered the church and marched to the hymenial altar. The bridesmaid, Miss Frances Martin, wore a most becoming gown of pink crepe de chine, the bridegroom and best man, Mr. Ray Dow, appearing in the conventional black. Lille Misses Adelaide Callaway and Pearl Hooper were the flower girls. The ceremony was performed promptly at one o’clock in the afternoon, and immediately thereafter the newly wedded pair left by auto for Blessing, taking the afternoon train for Houston for a few days honeymoon. They will return the first of next week and make their home at Palacios. The bride was given a miscellaneous shower by the Philathea class at the home of Mrs. H. C. Hunt Tuesday afternoon, receiving many appropriate and valuable gifts and besides was the recipient of a large number of handsome wedding presents from friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Callaway are among the best known and most popular of the young people of the city, all of whom are glad to be listed among their friends, and who join in wishing them the fullest measure of happiness the marriage relation can bestow, and a long, prosperous and useful life.
Palacios Beacon,
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The Methodist parsonage was the scene of an early morning wedding Wednesday when at 6 o’clock Miss Alice Perkins was united in marriage to Mr. Charles R. Carpenter, of Bay City, Rev. F. E. Kluck saying the words that united the lives and destinies of these young people. A reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents west of town, for relatives and near friends. Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter will make their home in Angleton and have the best wishes of a host of friends with whom we join.
Palacios Beacon, June 21, 1934 |
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A surprise awaited Capt. J. C. Carrington and his wife when they reached Freeport Monday. Their son, Henry, had wired them to meet him there to say good-by before his return to Tampico, Mexico, where he is employed by one of Texas’ large oil companies. On their arrival they were told they had been summoned to Henry’s wedding to Miss Cleo Lawson, which was to take place that day. The wedding was a very quiet affair only the relatives and immediate friends of the contracting parties being present. After congratulation, Mr. and Mrs. Carrington departed for Houston where they took passage on a steamer direct for Tampico. The bride is one of Freeport’s most lovable young ladies, and has many friends at that place who regret to see her go so far away. The groom was raised and educated in Bay City and has been employed as civil engineer in the Tampico oil field for several years. His many friends here extend to him and his bride congratulations and best wishes.
Matagorda County News & Midcoast Farmer,
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November 18, in Edna, two young people of our section were united in marriage. The bride, Miss Iva Mae Dillard is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Dillard; and the groom, Mr. Caude Cavallin, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Cavallin. The ceremony was performed in the Methodist parsonage in Edna, Rev. Wilson officiating. The young couple expect to reside in the home now occupied by Mr. Clarence Lee. We extend our best wishes to them.
Palacios Beacon, November 24, 1932 |
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The ceremony uniting the lives and destinies of two of our popular and worthy young people took place in Corsicana, Texas on last Tuesday, May 29, when Mr. Clarence Chamblee and Miss Isora Langford were made man and wife. The nuptial vows were taken at nine o’clock that morning at the home of the officiating minister, F. C. Conway, an old friend of the bride’s family, who is pastor of one of the Baptist churches in Corsicana. After congratulations and best wishes had been extended by those present the happy young couple went to Glen Rose and Dawson to visit relatives of the bride, returning home by way of Houston, reaching here Thursday night and immediately went to their own home which Clarence had made in readiness for their occupancy some days previous, which is the cottage on Morton Ave., recently occupied by the Piarette family. Mrs. Chamblee has lived in Palacios the greater part of her life, moving here with her parents when quite young, attended our schools and is a graduate of P. H. S. For the past several years she has been an able and efficient assistant in the Ruthven Grocery and numbers her friends by all who know her. Mr. Chamblee is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Chamblee, one of our most prosperous rural families and assisted his father on the farm until he and his brother leased the Texas Company Filling Station more than a year ago. He has been very successful in his business, is genial and accommodating and well liked by the general public with which he has dealings. In fact Clarence and Isora are favorites with all and have the best wishes of the entire community with whom the Beacon gladly joins.
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Mr. and Mrs. Guy Johnson announce the marriage of their daughter, Ruby Lee, to Clifford Chamblee, on January 17, 1935, at two o’clock p.m., in Galveston, Texas. This wedding is the culmination of a romantic courtship and had been anticipated for some time by the many friends of these young people, yet their hieing (sic) away to Galveston for the event caused a bit of surprise. The bride is one of our popular girls. She is a graduate of the Palacios High School and for the past eighteen months has been an efficient and courteous assistant at the post office, and will continue her work there she informs us. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Chamblee of northeast of town, and is now looking after his father’s farm. Mr. and Mrs. Chamblee have a host of friends with whom we join in extending them congratulations and best wishes.
Palacios Beacon, January 31,
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Miss Ora Loose and Mr. Oscar Chapin were quietly married Saturday evening at the Methodist parsonage. Miss Loose was one of the popular teachers near Collegeport and Mr. Chapin lives near Newman, Ill., but has lived in Palacios long enough to be quite well know here, he is a brother of Mrs. C. E. Place of this city. The Beacon extends congratulations and wishes for these young people a happy and prosperous life in their Illinois home.
Palacios Beacon, May 13, 1921 |
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In a simple and beautiful service at the First Baptist Church Sunday night, Dixie Brown and Lloyd Chapman were united in the holy bonds of wedlock. The wedding music was furnished by Mrs. Arnold Burton at the piano, John Richards with his violin, and Arnold Burton sang “I Love You Truly.” Rev. Woodson Arms, spoke from the 13th chapter of I Corinthians, giving a most impressive sermon on love and at the close of his remarks pronounced the words that united the lives and destinies of this young couple, friends and college mates of his at Baylor University. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. C. N. Brown, of this city. She graduated from Baylor University last June and is teaching at Turtle Bay school this term. The groom is also a graduate of Baylor University and entered Seminary Hill for further work last fall. He was recently called and accepted the pastorate of the First Baptist Church and will begin his work here soon after the first of the year. Immediately after the close of the service Sunday night the newlyweds left for a short honeymoon trip and visit with his mother at Fort Worth. The Beacon joins the many friends of both in extending congratulations and best wishes.
Palacios Beacon, December 24, 1936 |
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At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Darby in the northeast part of the city, Miss Maude Darby and Mr. Perry A. Chapman of Dona, Texas, were united in the sacred ties of matrimony in the presence of a goodly company of friends. These amiable young people will make their home in our good city and contribute their strong young lives toward making a better church a community life for themselves and all they may. May the happy cheer and good will under which they begin life ever attend them. The Tribune joins with its congratulations and welcome them to our growing and goodly city.
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The home of Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Kiser gave the setting Sunday afternoon at three o'clock for the wedding of their daughter, Miss Grady Kiser to Mr. Wilton Chapman, with Rev. Rainer reading the impressive double-ring service. Mrs. A. H. Highley gave the wedding music and accompanied Mrs. Merlin Voglesang, who sang the bridal solo, "I Love You Truly." Chrysanthemums, queen's crown, ferns and umbrella plants were used in the decoration of the home. Using floor baskets filled with queen's crown, an altar was formed before the fire place. The bride wore a going away dress of navy blue georgette, trimmed in cream lace, with accessories to match. She carried a shower bouquet of bride's roses. Mrs. A. W. Clements, sister of the bride, attended as matron of honor she wore an elaborate gown of grey canton. Misses Evelyn Sandlin and Eleanor Chapman attended as bridesmaids. They were both attired in blue. A. W. Clements attended as best man and groomsmen were John Chapman and Paul Chapman, brothers of the groom. Following the ceremony, a reception was held. Punch and cake were served. Mrs. Eddie Anderson presided over the punch bowl. Mr. and Mrs. Wilton Chapman left for a wedding trip to Houston and will be at home in their apartment on Fifth street upon their return to Bay City. Out-of-town guests were the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chapman, of Garwood, John Chapman of Garwood, Paul Chapman of Eagle Lake and Miss Evelyn Sandlin of Fort Worth. Mrs. Chapman is a very popular young lady and enjoys the friendship of all those she meets. Mr. Chapman shares his wife's popularity in our city. He holds a position with the Central Power and Light Company and is a very worthy young man. All join in the old, old story in hoping that "they live happily ever after."
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Married at Galveston on June 7, by Rev. J. L. Dickson, Miss Georgia A. Bashor of this city, and Mr. James H. Chastian of Ashwood, this county. Mr. Chastian [Chastun] was a successful truck grower at Ashwood up to a year ago, when he went to Houston to accept a position with the Santa Fe. The bridal couple left on a tour of the state. The News-Farmer joins many friends of the groom in congratulations and wishes for a long life of happiness.
Matagorda County News & Midcoast Farmer,
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Miss Mildred Holtz, primary teacher of Bay View School, Collegeport, was married Friday night to young Mr. Chiles of that place. Mrs. Chiles will continue her teaching work until the end of the term while Mr. Chiles returned to San Antonio to complete his studies in Draughon's Business College. We wish the young couple much happiness.
Matagorda County Tribune,
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Saturday evening, March 2, at 7 o’clock, Miss Katie Gene Sells, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Sells of Olivia, and Emmett I. Chiles, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. E. I. Chiles of Palacios, were married at the Methodist Church with Rev. L. M. Greenhaw performing the double ring ceremony. Miss Dorothy Anderson attired in an aqua dress and hat with black accessories and a corsage of pink gladiola was the bride’s only attendant. Norval Sells was best man. The parents of the young couple were witnesses. The bride was attired in a beige dress and hat with black patent accessories and rose gloves and wore a corsage of rose colored carnations. The groom has just recently received his discharge after about three years of service in the U. S. Navy. Immediately after the wedding, a reception was held for the bridal party. The young couple are making their home in the Elliott Apartments.
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Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Allen Williams, of Yellville, Ark., announce the marriage of their daughter, Mary Josephine, to Mr. Jack Tarver Chiles, on Saturday, March 6, 1948, in San Antonio, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Williams formerly resided in Palacios and Mrs. Chiles attended our school, later going to San Antonio where she was in college. During the past few years she has been employed in the Alamo City.
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Mr. John Ross Chitwood of the United North and South Development Company’s force and Miss Frances Loretta Eisel, the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Eisel of Marshall, and formerly of Collegeport, were united in Marriage at the First Methodist Church in Shreveport, La., last Thursday, Nov. 9 at high noon, the Rev. Anges Smith, pastor of the Shreveport Methodist Church, officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Chitwood left Shreveport immediately after their marriage and visited briefly with her people in Marshall. They returned to Bay City Saturday and are making their home at the Welch Apartments, Avenue I and Third. The groom has been in the city since his company began operations at Buckeye over two years ago and has made many friends here. The bride was reared in Collegeport and is a splendid young lady of many attainments. She has been quite a favorite amongst her associates and her acquaintances.
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Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Pasal announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Mable, to Mr. A. B. Christie, of Houston, which took place at the First Baptist church in San Antonio, Saturday, August 18. Mr. Christie has employment in the Alamo city and the newly weds are now located at 115½ Rigsby Ave., where they will make their home. Mrs. Christie has a host of friends in Palacios with whom we join in extending heartiest congratulations.
Palacios Beacon, August 30, 1934 |
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An item of local interest that failed to reach the Beacon in time for publication last week was the announcement of the marriage of our popular fellowtownsman, none other than William H. Clement, Jr. to Miss Mary Morrow, who quietly slipped off on the evening of Feb. 20, to Edna, where the wedding was solemnized. Dr. W. R. Dickey, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of that city and a close friend of the young couple performed the ceremony. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Morrow, of Lolita, is accomplished and well fitted for a helpmate. The groom, a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Clement of this city, known to us all as “Bill,” and the efficient service man for the Central Power and Light Company, a position he has held ever since this company began to serve Palacios and was an assistant at the City Light Plant several years prior to that. They are two of our most worthy young people and are so well and favorably known throughout this entire section we’re saying no more except to join their many friends in extending congratulations and wishes for them all the happiness and success that can possibly come into their lives.
Palacios Beacon, March 1, 1934 |
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Wednesday evening at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. C. R. Cates, Mr. Grady Cole, of Bishop, this state, a ministerial student at the Baptist academy, and Miss Rachael Cates, were united in wedlock by Rev. R. T. Hanks, pastor of the Baptist church. The wedding was private. Those present besides members of the family were Mrs. Bell and daughter Myrle and son Roy; Mr. H. H. Stagg and sister Miss Myrtle, and Mr. Nixon Shrader. This wedding came as a most complete surprise to the friends of the young couple―and they number many since both are well known and popular and greatly esteemed by the people of the whole city. Mr. and Mrs. Cole will make their home at Palacios for the present at least. The Beacon joins with their many admiring friends in hearty congratulations and well wishes for abundance of all that goes to make life happy, prosperous and useful.
Palacios Beacon, December 24, 1915 |
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Mrs. Velma Smith Rogers, of Palacios, Texas, and Mr. Ray Collins of Houston were quietly married Monday evening, March 24, in Bay City in the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Smith, brother of the bride. Mrs. Collins is the youngest daughter of the late J. Morgan Smith of Matagorda, Texas. They will make their home in Houston, Texas.
Palacios Beacon, March 27, 1941 |
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MARRIED. At the residence of Henry Gibson, on the 13th inst., by Rev. C. H. Albert, R. Conway, of New Orleans, to Miss Mary Gibson, of this place.
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Mr. Ward Cook, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Cook, of this city, and Miss Emley Brister, of the Prairie Center community, were married Saturday night, April 20, at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. F. E. Kluck. Ward is well and favorably known, a baker of much experience and is now employed at Arnold’s. He and his bride will make their home with his sister, Mrs. Esther Smith. Their many friends extend hearty congratulations.
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J. Raymond Cookenboo and Mrs. Winnie Baker McClave, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Baker, were quietly married at St. Mark's Episcopal Church Friday afternoon, April 11. Rev. John Sloan officiating. The bride was charmingly attired in a blue traveling suit with accessories to match. She is one of Bay City's most lovable daughters. Mr. Cookenboo is one of Bay City's most popular young men and stands high in the estimation of the public. Mr. and Mrs. Cookenboo left for Houston, San Antonio and other points immediately after the ceremony.
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From Wednesday’s Daily. The marriage of Mr. Young Cornelius of Markham and Miss Ruth Montgomery of this city was celebrated at the First Methodist Church Sunday afternoon, June 6th, at 1:15 o’clock, Rev. Jas. F. Carter, the pastor of the church, officiating. The wedding was attended by a large company of admiring friends of both the bride and bridegroom and the presence of so large a gathering was a mute testimonial of the widespread popularity of the couple. At the appointed hour the twain entered the church and approached the chancel rail to the strains of the wedding march, as beautifully rendered by Mrs. Matchette. Prior to this however Mrs. Davis sang, the accompanying music being played by Miss Bettie McLendon. The bride is one of Bay City’s most excellent and highly esteemed young ladies, while the bridegroom is a popular young stockman of Markham. Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius are now away on their bridal tour and will later be at home at Markham. The Tribune joins a host of friends in extending cordial well wishes.
The Matagorda County Tribune,
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Married at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Urban, in this city, on the 15th, Mr. Alexander S. Cowie of Magnet and Miss Karoline Urban, Rev. John Sloan officiating. Mr. Cowie is a civil engineer in the employ of the Taylor Fowler Land Co. The newly wedded couple will make their home in San Francisco.
Matagorda County News & Midcoast Farmer,
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Announcement is made of the marriage of Mr. Frederick Dayle Cox, grandson, of Mr. and Mrs. M. I. Cox of Palacios, to Miss Delores Bloss, of Temple, Texas, on Sunday, December 22. The marriage took place in the Memorial Baptist Church and was a double ceremony, as a brother of Miss Bloss and Miss Dixie Ruth Webster was the other bridal couple. A reception was held following the ceremony at the educational building of the church. White gladioli and candles were used in decorating and twin lace covered bridal tables, featuring three-tired wedding cakes topped with miniature brides and grooms. Gifts for the couples were displayed on tables on either side of a decorated Christmas tree. Among the guests from out-of-town were Mr. and Mrs. T. I. Cox, of Palacios. Mrs. Cox was an honor graduate of Temple High School and Temple Junior College and was a member of Delta Psi Omega at Mary Hardin Baylor College. Mr. Cox is a graduate of the Palacios High School and is now a partner in the Palacios Bakery. After a wedding trip to Austin and Longhorn Cavern, Mr. and Mrs. Cox returned to Palacios and expect to make this city their future home.
Palacios Beacon, January 7, 1947 |
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The marriage of Miss Anita Waters and Dr. Edward Coyle was solemnized in Palacios in the Presbyterian church Easter Sunday morning. The altar of the church had been transformed into a beautiful garden―a bower of roses, white and pink, on trellised arches with beautiful bouquets of Easter lilies interspersed, and with a background of grey moss. In spite of the weather, a number of friends from Bay City and Palacios assembled in the church at the appointed time, 7:45 a.m. They were ushered to their places by Dr. Donald Ruthven, of Houston, and Mr. W. R. Campbell, of Markham. Mrs. Carlton Crawford, of Palacios, sang in her own charming manner, “At Dawning,” accompanied by Miss Claire Partain of Palacios. Mrs. Crawford wore an attractive gown of rose satin, and Miss Partain a very pretty blue georgette. Both wore picture hats. After the solo Miss Partain rendered “The Venetian Love Song” very beautifully. To the strains of Lohengrin’s wedding march the wedding party entered. Miss Clara Ifland, of Galveston, the maid of honor, was dressed in a beautiful gown of orchid crepe romaine, and wore a large pink picture hat. She carried a bouquet of pink rosebuds. Dr. L. L. D. Tuttle, of Houston, was best man. The little ring bearer, Master Eugene Koerber, of Palacios, carried the ring in an Easter Lily. Mary Jo Beazell, of Indianapolis, Ind., was the dainty little flower girl. Miss Waters, dressed in an exquisite gown of egg-shell chiffon, wearing a large beige picture hat with flowers of pastel shades on both the hat and the dress and with shoes to harmonize, carrying a beautiful bouquet of shell pink rosebuds, came in on the arm of her father. Rev. G. F. Gillespie, pastor of the Presbyterian church in Palacios, met the bridal party at the altar, and in a very impressive ceremony, during which Miss Partain played very softly “To a Wild Flower,” these two excellent young people were united in marriage. They left the altar to the joyful strains of Mendelssohn’s “Wedding March.” Miss Anita Waters was reared in Palacios and Bay City, and is one of the most charming young ladies of these towns. She has drawn to herself by her unselfish, lovely character a host of friends. Dr. Edward Coyle is the son of a practicing physician of San Antonio, and is a partner with his father. The friends of the couple wish for them many, many years of happy wedded life.
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Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Thatcher, of the Deutschburg community, announce the marriage of their daughter, Ruby Candace, to Mr. A. Edwin Cravatt, Saturday, Feb. 12, 1921, in Cedar Park. The bride is well and favorably known in Palacios having attended school here and has been a popular and successful school teacher for several years. We join her many friends in hearty congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Cravatt are at home to their many friends in Cedar Park.
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Mr. C. M. Crawford of Dallas and Mrs. Charlsie Miles of Bay City were quietly married Wednesday afternoon at the home of the bride’s parents in Palacios, Rev. G. T. Storey, of Bay City, performing the ceremony. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Crawford of this city and has a host of friends who wish her all happiness. The groom is a prominent young Dallasite of sterling worth and ability. Shortly after the ceremony the happy couple left, via Blessing, for Galveston where they will spend a few days before going to their new home in Dallas.
Palacios Beacon, August 23, 1918 |
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The following article taken from the Cameron Herald will no doubt be of interest to many of our readers, as Mr. Crawford is the son of our Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Crawford and is well and favorably known in this city. Last Friday morning, August 22nd, at 10:30 o’clock at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Glennie M. Rose of Dallas, occurred the marriage of Miss Ruth A. Rose and Mr. J. Noris Crawford. Amid beautiful decorations, the impressive ring ceremony was rendered by Dr. William M. Anderson, senior pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Dallas. Before the bridal party entered, “I Love You Truly,” was sung by Mrs. C. N. Crawford, accompanied by Mrs. John N. Harris, who also played the wedding march. The bride was attended by her matron of honor, Mrs. Frank Shannon, while M. Shannon served as best man to the bridegroom. The young couple left immediately after the ceremony for Houston and other South Texas points. This wedding was the culmination of a pretty romance which started in Cameron last year and is of special interest to Cameron people. The bride was a popular member of last year’s high school faculty and has endeared herself in the hearts of the people who knew her. She was an accomplished musician, and has added much to the musical and social life of the town. The groom has lived in Cameron the past few months, having accepted the principalship of our high school just after he received his discharge from the army last Christmas. He is a splendid young man and has made a host of friends in the city. Besides his efficient work in school he has made a great success in the organization of our orchestra and band. The Herald joins with the people of Cameron in wishing for this young couple a long and happy life together.
Palacios Beacon, September 19,
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Thursday evening, February the eight, at the home of the bride’s parents in Nashville, Tenn., occurred the marriage of Miss Lillian Doss, of Nashville, to Mr. Loring G. Craymer, of Palacios. The happy young people arrived in Palacios Monday and are at home to their friends in their charming little home near the Academy. The Beacon joins in congratulations. ******** Mr. and Mrs. Newton B. Doss gave in marriage last evening at their home, on Haleyon avenue, their daughter, Lillian, to Mr. Loring Grant Craymer, of Palacios, Tex. The ceremony was read at 8:30 o’clock by Rev. T. A. Kerley, pastor of the Waverly Place Methodist church. The bridal party was grouped about an altar of ferns, palms and stands of roses which had been erected in the living room. Miss Rose McGregor played the wedding music and Mrs. Moscow Brown and Mrs. John Moody sang appropriate love lyrics. The bride had as her maid of honor her sister, Miss Lera Doss, and the two little ribbon bearers, Lillian Doss and Jean Reid, completed the bridal party. The bride wore a modish traveling suit of blue cloth, with hat to harmonize, and her flowers were bride roses. Miss Doss wore a beautiful gown of tan hand-embroidered crepe meteor and her flowers were Richmond roses. The children in the party wore white organdy frocks with blue accessories. Mr. and Mrs. Craymer left immediately after the ceremony for their future home in Palacios, Tex., where the groom is prominent in business and social circles. The bride has a host of friends who regret that she will make her home in another city.―Daily Nashville Tennessean, Feb. 9.
Palacios Beacon, February 16,
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Married at St. Mathews Cathedral, Dallas, October 11, 1916, Miss Lila Berg to Mr. F. H. Crow, of that city. Miss Lila is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Berg, of the Bay View Hotel, Matagorda, and has been in Dallas several months completing her musical education. She is a charming young lady, and hosts of friends at Matagorda will feel that the happy groom, whom we do not know, has won a delightful prize in the matrimonial gift concert. We extend congratulations to the happy couple.
Matagorda County News & Midcoast Farmer,
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Matagorda, Texas, July 1.―At 9:30 o’clock Wednesday evening, June 26, 1918, Mr. Arthur Stewart Culver and Miss Minnie Murdock were married at the Methodist Church, Rev. Granville Storey of Bay City performing the ceremony. The little edifice was full of guests to overflowing and looked very pretty in its decorations of potted ferns, trailing evergreen vines and Shasta daisies. Preceding the ceremony Mrs. Brown sang in dulcet tones “I Love You!” immediately after which the bridal party entered the church to Lohengrin played by Mrs. J. N. Ryman. Marching first up the aisle was the usher, Calvin Baker, then the male attendants, Messrs. Ned Culver and Wadsworth Rugeley, the bride’s maids, Misses Mary Williford and Marie Zipprian, following them and last and most important were the bride and groom. Each of the ladies carried arm bouquets of Shasta daisies and the circle of young people formed a pretty picture as they took their places around the altar. In a few words the happy pair were soon made one, and before one could realize it hardly they were on their way to their present home at Simpsonville, followed by a big lot of automobiles conveying about 50 friends to their home with them. After sumptuous wedding refreshments, music and conversation the guests returned to Matagorda, leaving the happy pair in their comfortable country home where it is hoped they will spend many happy hours together. Mr. Culver is the elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. B. Culver, one of our prominent Matagorda families, is a young man of sterling worth and ever since his return from Coronal Institute at San Marcos he has been his father’s right hand bower in the cattle business. Miss Murdock is the charming daughter of Mr. Tom Murdock, who, although his present home is in this place, owns extensive herds of cattle and lands in West Texas. This popular young couple had the best wishes of their friends for a long life of usefulness and prosperity.
Matagorda County Tribune, July
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Miss Lucille Law, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Law, McAllen, and Hunter Cumpton, Demopolis, Alabama, were united in marriage at a quiet ceremony here Wednesday evening, December 26th. Miss Law is a popular member of the younger set here. Mr. and Mrs. Cumpton left immediately following the ceremony for Alabama, where they will make their home.―McAllen Daily Press. The bride formerly lived in Palacios and has numerous friends here with whom the Beacon joins in extending congratulations.
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