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Married at Collegeport, at 7 o'clock on last Tuesday morning Miss Nellie Weidemyer and Mr. George Lake, Rev. John Sloan performing the marriage service according to the rites of the Episcopal church. Grace Chapel was beautifully decorated for the occasion and a goodly number of friends of the contracting parties were there to witness the nuptials and speed the happy couple on their voyage o'er Life's seas. Miss Weidermyer is one of the popular young ladies of Collegeport, and the groom was formerly resident there but is now a promising young business man of Beaumont. The newly wedded couple left immediately for a bridal tour to Virginia where they will visit relatives of Mr. Lake before returning to Beaumont. Mrs. Weidermyer, mother of the bride, accompanied the bridal party as far as Bay City, on her way to visit friends at her former home in Missouri.
The
Matagorda County News and Midcoast
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Miss Jewel Langston, of Francitas and Arvid Swanson, of Olivia, were united in marriage here last Wednesday, May 17, at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. C. F. Conner. On May 5, a brother of Wednesday's bride, Watts Langston and Miss Lucile Buck were united in marriage by Mr. Conner. The Beacon joins the many friends of both enjoying couples in extending congratulations and best wishes.
Palacios Beacon, May 25, 1933 |
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MARRIED, at Indianola,
on the 22d instant, by Rev. C. H. Albert, Rector of Christ Church
Matagorda, Lieut.-Sergeon Elisha P. Langworthy, U.S.A., to Miss Mary
Josephine Milby, of the former place.
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The Express omitted, inadvertently, last week the notice of the marriage of John Arthur Larson, of Collegeport, Texas, and Miss Jennie G. Peters, daughter of Mrs. Emily M. Peters of this city. The wedding occurred at the home of Mrs. Peters at 207 Joy street on Wednesday evening, Oct. 25, and the ceremony was performed by Rev. L. W. A. Bjorkman of the Swedish Mission church. Miss Ebba Peters, a sister of the bride was bridesmaid, and Carl Anderson acted as groomsman, and the flower girls were Myrtle Forsman of Fremont, and Eldora Hanson, of Essex. Many friends from out of town were present, and after the ceremony a splendid wedding supper was enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Larson departed on Tuesday of this week for Collegeport near which place Mr. Larson is farming, and where they will make their home, followed by the best wishes of a wide circle of Red Oak friends.
Red Oak Express, November 3, 1911 |
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Mr. A. E. Lauderback, of Palacios, and Miss Eleanor C. Harrison, of Bay City, were married at the Presbyterian church in Bay City Wednesday in the presence of a large company of friends and relatives, including the parents of the bridegroom, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Lauderback, of Valparaiso, Ind., who are here on a visit to their son. The bride is a member of one of the well-known and leading families of the county seat. After a short wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Lauderback will be at home on their farm west of the city near Turtle Bay. The Beacon joins with their many other friends in extending to Mr. and Mrs. Lauderback hearty congratulations and well wishes for their future happiness and prosperity.
Palacios Beacon, July __, 1913 |
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Mr. LeRay Lawson and Miss Katherine Kreuger, both well-known and popular young people of Palacios, were united in marriage Saturday evening, the 16th inst., at 8:30 o’clock at the M. E. Parsonage, the pastor, Rev. Myers officiating. The young couple will continue to make their home in this city. They were given an impromptu serenade by a company of the younger set Saturday, which the groom cut short by doing the honors . . . . . . . [unable to read] the congratulations and earnest well wishes of many friends at Palacios and elsewhere.
Palacios Beacon, May 22, 1914 |
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Matagorda, Texas, December 28.—A wedding around which a great deal of interest centered was that of Miss Nell Murdock to Mr. Sam Lawson, which occurred on Tuesday, December 25, at 12:30, at the home of the bride. Only the immediate members of the families and a few intimate friends witnessed the ceremony which was performed by Rev. L. E. Selfridge of Bay City. At the appointed hour Miss Marie Zipprian sang De Hardelot’s “Because” in her beautiful voice to the accompaniment of Mrs. Jas. Nye Ryman. Then to the strains of the wedding march from “Lohengrin,” little Virginia Ryman entered scattering petals of yellow chrysanthemums from a basket trimmed with big yellow bows of tulle, the same color being the motif of her costume. Next entered Miss Vera Burke, the bridesmaid, in a handsome blue coat suit, with a picture hat bearing a shower bouquet of fern and yellow flowers. Accompanying her was Mr. Arthur Culver, the best man. Next came the bride, lovely in her beautiful suit of blue cloth with tiger fur trimmings, black hat with gold and bearing a shower bouquet with yellow predominating, then the groom in conventional black. After the ceremony, the company was served with chocolate and cake. The bride and groom then departed for Houston, where they will spend a few days. Miss Murdock is counted one of the very prettiest brides Matagorda has ever given and is loved for her sweetness and earnestness of character by everybody in her acquaintance. While the family has resided here but a few years, they have endeared themselves to the community in many ways. Mr. Lawson is a thriving young cattleman, respected by all and a member of one of the oldest and best families in this part of the State. They are attended by the best wishes of the entire community.
The
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Mr. Grover Lawson and Miss Esma Schley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Schley, both well-known and popular young people of the city, were married Saturday evening at 4 o’clock at the Presbyterian manse by the pastor, Rev. J. P. Green. They left Sunday morning for Rosebud, where the groom, formerly a Palacios boy, has recently located, and where they will make their future home. They have many friends who join the Beacon in offering congratulations.
Palacios Beacon, September
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A wedding of interest to a large circle of friends took place Tuesday, June 4, when Miss Gladys Swenson became the bride of Grover Lawson, Jr. The ceremony was performed at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. G. F. Gillespie, at 9 o’clock p. m. with Mr. and Mrs. Merle Ramsey as attendants. The happy couple left immediately for a short honeymoon after which they will return to Palacios and will be at home in one of the Elliott apartments. The bride is one of the most worthy young women. She is a graduate of the Palacios high school and for several years has been an efficient assistant at Brandon’s Store. The groom, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Lawson of this city, is well and favorably known throughout this entire section. He is also a graduate of the Palacios high school and it was during the early high school days the romance began which culminated with the ringing of wedding bells for them Tuesday night. Bub and Gladys have a host of friends with whom we join in extending congratulations and best wishes.
Palacios Beacon,
June 6, 1940 |
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Miss Paula Lyn Bullington, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bullington of Collegeport, and Gail Ray Leftwich, of Houston, were united in holy matrimony November 23 at the O. F. Ray home in Bay City. Lewis Wright, of the Church of Christ of Alvin, performed the double ring ceremony. Miss Jackie Bullington, sister of the bride, and Jimmy Ware were their attendants. The bride wore a semi-formal dress of white brocade satin with white fur trimming. Her only jewelry was a single strand of pearls, a gift from the groom. After a short wedding trip, the couple will make their home in South Houston.
Palacios Beacon, December 12, 1963 |
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Announcement is made of the marriage of Pfc. Jesse A. Legg, who is stationed at Randolph Field, and Miss Billie Watson of Bay City, on Saturday night, August 17th in the First Pentecostal Church. A large crowd of friends was present for the ceremony. Pfc. Legg is a son of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Legg of Palacios and has many friends here who extend to he and his bride hearty congratulations.
Palacios Beacon, August 22, 1946
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Charming simplicity marked the solemnization of the marriage of Miss Meta Hawkins and Jas. C. Lewis, the ceremony being performed by Rev. John Sloan yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock at St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Loving hands had converted the organ loft and chancel into a veritable bower of roses and ferns, making a fitting environment for the beautiful and impressive service. The bride and groom, unattended, entered from the vestry as the strains of Lohengrin's wedding march pealed forth, with Miss Marguerite Hamilton at the organ. The lovely bride was attired in a becoming tailored suit of brown cloth, black hat, shoes, gloves and accessories in harmony. Her only ornament was a beautiful pearl broach, the gift of her aunt, Mrs. Brodie of North Carolina. The brooch was a gift to Mrs. Brodie from her father, Col. J. B. Hawkins, at her own wedding. The radiantly happy couple was accompanied to the train by a large crowd of well-wishers who liberally be-sprinkled them with rice as the train left the station. They left over the Frisco for New Orleans and will be at home in Bay City after November 1. The bride tossed her bouquet of white roses, carnations-ferns just as they were leaving, and it was caught by Miss Janie Hawkins. This wedding unites two of Matagorda County's oldest and best families. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hawkins Sr. and is loved by all who know her for her many graces of heart and mind. She is an interested and active worker in everything that stands for the good of the community. The groom is a young man of sterling worth and occupies the responsible position of cashier of the First National Bank. Many handsome presents were received, attesting the popularity of both and a bright and happy future is the wish of their friends who are legion.
The
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Mrs. H. C. Lewis informs us this week of the marriage of her sister, Miss Iva Best, to Mr. Thomas M. Lewis, Jr., which occurred in Waco on Jan. 1, 1935. Mrs. Lewis is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Best, citizens of Palacios many years, before moving to Waco, where they have made their home for some time. Mr. Lewis is connected with the Waco Times-Herald and is a prominent young man of his home town and community. The bride has a host of friends here with whom the Beacon joins in extending hearty felicitations.
Palacios Beacon,
January 31, 1935 |
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A very pretty home wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Spence, in Buckeye, at 10 o’clock Wednesday morning, December 2nd. when their oldest daughter, Agnes Elizabeth, was united in marriage to Lester Emerson Liggett, of Collegeport, by Rev. L. E. Selfridge of Bay City. Just a few minutes before the wedding march was played Miss Leone Yerxa sang “At Dawning,” after which she played Lohengrin’s wedding march. At the strains of the wedding march Rev. Selfridge entered the living room, followed by the groom, the best man and groomsman. Then came the maid of honor, Miss Ethel Spence, followed by the bridesmaid, Miss Anna Spence, after whom came the bride, gowned in white embroidered chiffon, over white charmeuse, leaning on the arm of her father. The beautiful double ring service was used, the bride’s father giving her away. The bride’s bouquet consisted of brides’ roses and lilies of the valley. The bouquets of the maid of honor and bridesmaid were pink and white carnations. The house was decorated in white chrysanthemums, white roses, and ferns, green and white being the color scheme. The living room contained a large arch covered with roses, in the middle of which was a large pale green wedding bell. After the ceremony was over and congratulations were tendered the newly wedded couple, the guests entered the dining room where a very sumptuous four-course breakfast was served. Immediately after breakfast the bride and groom left for San Antonio, amid a heavy shower of rice and old shoes. Only a few of the friends of the family and contracting parties were guests at the ceremony and consisted of the following persons: I. M. Glasser and daughters, Misses Mariam and Ruth, Mrs. E. A. Holsworth, Miss Margaret and Jack Holsworth, Mr. and Mrs. Verne Tower, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Yerxa and daughters, Misses Leone and Lucy.
The
bride formerly lived here with her parents, and is a very estimable
young lady who is quite well known and has a host of friends in this
locality, and the groom is one of the energetic and industrious young
pioneers of Collegeport, and well known by everyone in this vicinity,
and we but voice the community in extending our congratulations and
assuring them a hearty welcome when they return to make their home here,
after a short visit in the interior of the state.—Collegeport New Era.
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Announcement was received here today of the marriage of Mr. Henry Linn, formerly of this city, and Miss Ruth Leggett, of Houston, May 18th. Henry belonged to the graduating class of ’22 of Bay City High School. After graduation he entered Sam Houston Normal where he made an enviable record athletically and scholastically. He has many friends here who wish him happiness.
The Daily Tribune, May 31, 1929 |
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Miss Maggie Brown and Mr. Walter Littlefield were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Brown of Buckeye, Saturday night, Nov. 1. Mr. and Mrs. Littlefield has a large circle of friends to wish them the greatest happiness throughout their lives. The young couple departed for their future home at Gulf, Texas.
The
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November 7, 1919 |
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A very beautiful wedding took place in the Catholic church at Bay City Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock, June 6, 1911. The bride was Miss Rose Ottis, the esteemed daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Ottis of Wadsworth, Texas, who formerly resided at Okarche, Okla. The groom is Mr. Joseph Lodes, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lodes, one of Okarche’s most popular young men, who is engaged in business at that place. Father Montreuil performed the ceremony. The bride wore very beautiful white satin, trimmed in silver beading, and a bouquet of ferns and Cape jessamine. The groom wore a conventional suit of black. The bridesmaids were her cousin, Miss Nellie Ottis, and her best friend, Edna Hagon. The groomsmen were her brother, John Ottis, and her cousin, Joe Ottis. The bridesmaid, Miss Nellie, wore a castor silk and Miss Edna a yellow silk. Both were trimmed in a beautiful all-over lace.
After the ceremony a very
bounteous dinner was served at the Rice Hotel, which was attended by
many relatives and friends. Her aunt, Mrs. John Bauster and uncle, Mr.
Fred Smith of Okarche, Okla., were also present. The happy couple
received a number of useful and valuable presents. They departed for
Corpus Christi for a day or two, after which they will return to Mrs.
Lodes’ parents at
Wadsworth for a short visit, and
will then leave for their future home and many relatives and friends at
Okarche, Okla. Their many friends here wish them a very happy and
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