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From the files of The Crittenden Press - Used with permission. August 16, 1900 - COOK---MOORE Monday afternoon, at the residence of Mr. Henry Ledbetter, at Elizabethown, Ill., Mr. Levi Cook and Miss Nettie Moore were united in marriage. Immediately after the ceremony they returned to Marion, and the friends of both were surprised at the announcement, but congratulations were none the less hearty and numerous. They went to Elizabethtown to pay a friend a visit, and while there concluded that it would be both opportune and romantic to celebrate an event that had already been agreed upon for the future. The bride is the eldest daughter of ex-county judge J. A. Moore, and is one of the most popular, as well as refined and beautiful young ladies in Marion. The groom is the popular jeweler of this place, and everybody appreciates his genial, sunny disposition, his sturdy business qualities, and his great worth as a man and a citizen. Dec. 1, 1904 - WEDDING AT THOS. M. HILL'S Last Wednesday night at the handsome home of the bride's father in the Chapel Hill neighborhood, Miss Addie Hill was united in marriage to David Yandell, of the same vicinity, in the presence of a large concourse of friends and relatives. These young people are held in high esteem by all who know them and their popularity was evidenced by the many handsome presents they received. They will make their home with the father of the groom, T.J. Yandell, Sr. Dec. 8, 1904 - HILL - DANIEL. Richard Hill, of Onalaska, Arkansas, a former Crittenden County boy, came in last week on a visit to see his old friends and while here he met and proposed to his sweetheart, Miss Susie Daniel, the handsome daughter of the late Thos. Daniel, of the Fords Ferry vicinity. Wednesday morning accompanied by several friends and her sisters and brothers they drove to Marion and repaired to the residence of Rev. W. T. Oakley, where they were pronounced husband and wife. They took the 11 o'clock train for Cairo and thence via the Cotton Belt line home. The Press extends congratulations. Dec. 8, 1904 - COOK-BENNETT Last Tuesday week Thomas Cook of this city and Miss Clay Bennett of Kelsey drove to Princeton and were married. They remained there until Wednesday, when they returned to the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pate Bennett. Mr. Cook is in the insurance office of Crider & Pickens. November 30, 1905 - MARRIED AT NASHVILLE - TABOR--CRUCE The following announcement has been received in the city: "Married at Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 11, 1905, Rev. Dr. Lansing Burrows, pastor First Baptist Church officiating, Minnie Tabor to William R. Cruce, at home after Nov. 30th, St. Charles Hotel, New Orleans." The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Tabor, well known in the Crayneville vicinity. She has been attending the Lebanon College for young ladies at Lebanon, Tenn., up to the time of her wedding. The groom is the New Orleans agent for the National Lead Co., but is a Crittenden County boy by birth. It is said that he and the bonny bride have been sweethearts since childhood. Feb. 9, 1906 - Brookshire - Baird Wyatt Brookshire and Miss Lossie E. Baird were quitely married Sunday morning at the home of the officiating minister, Elder J. L. Paris. The bride is a daughter of Grant Beard, a prosperous farmer, living West of Crayneville. She is a pretty and attractive young lady and the host of friends wish the happy coule a long and happy life of married bliss. (spelled Baird and Beard) March 9, 1906 - Yancey - Jackson A very quiet wedding took place at Hotel Latham last Tuesday night. The contracting parties were Miss Myrtle Yancey, of Dycusburg Crittenden County, and Mr. C. R. Jackson, of Caldwell County, who were accompanied by Miss Bobbie Clifton and Mr. J. B. Easley, of Kelsey. The ceremony was performed by Dr. C. H. Nash in his usual impressive manner. The bride is a beautiful brunette, and is a general favorite in the social circle of her native town. The groom is a prominent young business man of Kelsey. The marriage was not a runaway affair, but the happy couple came here on a sort of bridal trip, and after spending the night at the Latham the party returned to their homes yesterday morning at 11:20, over the I. C. Kentuckian,. August 22, 1907 - TABOR - CARLTON. Sunday, August 18, 1907, Lawrence Tabor and Miss Addie Carlton, of the Crayneville vicinity, went to Elizabethtown, Ill, and were married. The bride is the daugher of J. C. Carlton and is in her fifteenth year. She is a granddaughter of the Hon. John R. Farris of Salem. On account of the extreme youth of the bride her parents objected to her marriage, it is said, hence the trip to Elizabethtown. The groom is the son of Jack Tabor. March 14, 1907 - WEDDING SOLEMNIZED IN THIS CITY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON Mr. Elmer E. Parish and Miss Carrie Mae Oliver, of Crittenden County were married in this city Wednesday afternoon. The ceremony took place in west Princeton at the home of the officiating clergyman, Rev. Chas. Gregston. The young couple were accompanied to Princeton on the 12:10 train from Evansville by Misses Nola Parish, Grace Yandell and Susie Oliver, Messrs. Mayes Hodges and Butler. On their arrival the young people went to the home of Rev. Charles Gregston, where an elegant dinner was served. After the ceremony, the party of young people accompanying the contracting parties returned to their respective homes in Crittenden County, while Mr. and Mrs. Parish took the 5:10 train for Crofton, where after a short visit to relatives, they will return to their home in Crittenden County near Frances. Mrs. Parish, the bride, is a beautiful and attractive young lady and the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Forest Oliver, of Frances. Mr. Parish, the groom, is an excellent young man, being the youngest son of Geo. Parish, a prominent and prosperous farmer of the Caldwell Springs community in Crittenden County. He is well known throughout this section of the state as a prominent stock dealer. (Princeton Leader) March 14, 1907 - OLIVER - PARISH On Wednesday , March 6, 1907, Mr. Elmer E. Parish and Miss Carrie M. Oliver, of Frances left on the noon train for Princeton, where they were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at the home of Rev. Chas. S. Gregston. They were accompanied to that place by Misses Susie Oliver, Grace Yandell, Nola Parish, Messrs. Herschel Butler, Charley Mayes and Ralph Hodge. An elegant dinner was served at the Gregston residence and at 1:30 o'clock a large crowd gathered in the parlors and the ceremony was performed. The bride is the beautiful little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Oliver and is one of the county's best teachers. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Parish and is a prosperous young business man. While mere children their friendship ripened into an undying love. The parties returned to their homes, except the bride and groom, who left for Crofton to visit relatives. As they were leaving their friends showered them with rice. February 3, 1908 - BROWN--GUNTHER Last Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Miss Sallie Gunther, of Shady Grove, was united in marriage to Mr. Henry C. Brown, Rev. W. R. Gibbs officiating. The ceremony was performed at the Towery Hotel in Shady Grove, the bride being a niece of Mrs. S. C. Towery with whom she made her home. She is a fine young woman and has many friends who admire her for her many virtues and sweet manners. The groom is a farmer and stands well in the community. July 16, 1908 - ELOPED WEDNESDAY, JULY 8TH - Moore - Crider Last Wednesday considerable excitement was caused in Marion when it was reported that Miss May Moore, the sixteen year-old daughter of Joel Moore, who lives on East Depot St. had eloped with Eldon W. Crider, to Elizabethtown, Ill. The report, although firmly believed by every one, could not be verified in time for last week's paper, but gradually as the facts became known, there was left little room to doubt the report. Miss Moore, who had been employed at the "Haynes Post Card Agency" left home early to go to her work but instead of going there she met Mr. Crider as per previous arrangements and together they proceeded to Elizabethtown. It was not until noon when she failed to return to dinner that her mother and brother, Fred, missed her and made inquiry only to learn that she had not been at Mr. Haynes' office during the forenoon, but had been seen with Mr. Crider half way to Elizabethtown. Efforts were made by her brother on account of her extreme youth to stop the wedding and as her father was absent (in Evansville,) it was deemed best to await his return. However, the dispatch was too slow in reaching there for the knot had been tied before the telegram had been delivered. The happy couple returned here to ask parental forgiveness and have the good wishes of their many friends and relatives here. January 28, 1909 - OLIVE--HEATH On Thursday evening, Jan. 21st, 1909, at 7 o'clock Mr. Guy Olive, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Olive, and a valued employee of the Olive and Walker hardware store and Miss Lillian Heath the handsome daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Forest B. Heath, of East Marion, were united in marriage in the parlor's of Rev. W. T. Oakley home on East Bellville Street in this city. The ceremony was performed in the presence of a large audience of friends of the popular couple, all of whom wish them much joy in their wedded life. The bride who is quite young is exceptionally attractive and is popular with the young people in the circle in which she moves and in fact with everyone who knows her. Mr. Olive was born and reared here and has lived here most of his life, and is well liked by our people on account of his quiet, gentlemanly manner, his sobriety and close attention to business. May 9, 1912 - Married In Evansville - Dodds - Guess James O. Dodds, aged 20, a school teacher of Providence was married in Evansville to Miss Della Guess, aged twenty, also a school teacher of Providence. She is a daughter of Willoughby Guess of this county, a high respected citizen and is a half sister of the well known Salem mail carrier, Thomas C. Guess. June 6, 1916- Married at Princeton - Dempsey - Coleman Mr. E. A. Dempsey of Providence and Miss Cassie Coleman of near Shady Grove surprised their friends by getting married at Princeton Tuesday. The bride is the attractive daughter of Mr. S. C. Coleman a prominent farmer of Caldwell Co. The groom is the son of Mr. S. M. Dempsey, the watchmaker of the place, and he is an industrious young man of good habits and popular among acquaintances. The young couple will reside here. Providence Enterprise June 27, 1918 - Etheridge - Asher William Etheridge and Ollie Asher of the Piney Fork section drove to Elizabethown, Ill. last Wednesday and were united in marriage. They were accompanied by the groom's sister Ms. Susie Etheridge and Mr. Frank Hunt. The wedding party returned Wednesday night. The happy couple will make their home with the groom's parents where he is engaged in farming. June 27, 1918 - McBride - Butler Charley McBride and Ada Butler were married at Elizabethown last Monday June 19, by Rev. Illo Hall. After a visit to Mrs. McBride's sister Mrs. Nell Horning at Rosiclare, they returned to Sheridan, and remained until Monday when the groom left for camp Zachary Taylor. The groom is a sterling young farmer and has made his home with his Uncle Victor Hurst. The bride has a position at the millinary store of Mrs. Lottie Tinsley Terry and is quite pretty. June 27, 1918 - Moore - Hardy James Newton Moore son of Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Moore of this city and Miss Jamie Gladys Hardy, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. R. L. Hardy, were united in marriage last Thursday evening at the Methodist church in Elizabethtown, Ill. They left here at seven o'clock and motored to Rosiclare and after crossing secured a car and proceeded to the county seat where the license was obtained, and as prayer meeting was in progress they attended it and asked the minister to say the ceremony, which he did in his best style. They were accompained by Orville Threlkeld, cousin of the bride, and Miss Miriam Pierce. After the wedding the party returned to Rosiclare and crossed to the Kentucky side where their car had been left and returned to the home of the brides mother where they will reside. The groom is employed at Foster and Tucker's garage and is a young man of exemplary habits whom we all know and love. He is sober and industrious and will make good in any avenue he chooses to work in. His bride is an attractive girl of winning personality and unusually bright mind, she graduated with honors recently from the Marion High School. She is an entertaining reader and belongs to the Girl's Quarteete in both of which capacities she had given pleasure to many audiences. They have the best wishes of a host of friends for health and happiness in their married life, and the latter is assured, as it is a love match, they having been sweethearts since their first date. SMITH-RUSHING Dec. 24th 1919, at the home of the brides parents, Mr. Jonas Rushing and Miss Annie Smith were united in marriage. Mr. Rushing is the son of Mrs. Arisba Rushing and one of Crittenden's boys who saw service overseas in Europe's War. Miss Smith is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Smith of Marion. Relatives and friends wish them a long, happy and prosperous journey through life. Feb. 4, 1921 - James - Yarbrough W. D. James and Miss Mary Yarbrough were united in marriage by Rev. J. R. King at his residence in Blackford on Tuesday. Feb. 1. The bride is from Providence and the groom is a native of this county. Both are popular young people of their community. Nov. 18, 1921 - MARRIED IN THE PRESS OFFICE At noon Saturday, Mr. Ray Brown and Miss Pearl Polk, both of the Frances section, were married in the office of The Crittenden Press by Rev. W. F. Hogard. Mr. Brown is a young farmer of the Frances section and Miss Polk is a young lady of many charms. The couple are very popular in their neighborhood and their many friends wish them happiness. April 21, 1922 - Morgan - Hill Mr. Percy Morgan of Crayne and Miss Velda Hill of this city, went to Evansville Saturday and were united in marriage, returning on an evening train. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Hill of this city. Sept. 28, 1923 - Simpson McDowell Mr. Charlie Simpson and Miss Alma McDowell married Wednesday, Sept. 19 at the residence of Rev. J. R. King at Blackford who officiated. Bride daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank McDowell, groom a progressive young farmer of Shady Grove community. Were accompanied by bride's sister, Mrs. charles Thomas, and Mr. Thomas. Oct 30, 1925 - ELOPE TO ELIZABETHTOWN Miss Wilma Paris, a student of the Senior Class of the Marion High School and Ewell Cruce, of Crayne, were the contracting parties in one of Sunday's marriages at Elizabethtown, the wedding being another of the series of High School elopements. They were accompanied by Miss Ruby Whitt and Escol Northern. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bunyan Paris and was a leader in class work among the students of class '26. Mr. Cruce is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cruce, of Frances. The groom is night watchman at the Lafayette mine. The couple intend to make their home at Mexico. Sept. 24, 1926 - Moore - Long Miss Effie Long and A.C. Moore were married Thursday of last week in Elizabethtown, Ill. They were accompanied from Marion by Mr. and Mrs. Albert Agee. Jan. 15, 1926 - Miss Carnahan Bride of Roe Williams Miss Virginia Carnahan and William Roe Williams were married on the afternoon of Sunday, January 3, in Clarksville, Tenn. The couple left home in the morning for a drive that culminated in the wedding in Tennessee that afternoon. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Nunn, themselves bride and groom of only a few months. The ring ceremony was used in the quiet wedding at the home of Rev. Pennnington, pastor of the Methodist church in Clarksville. Rev. Pennington was the officiating minister. The only attendants at the ceremony were Mr. and Mrs. Nunn, who were accompanied on their wedding trip several months ago by Mr. and Mrs. Williams. Both the bride and groom were students of Marion High School. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Zena Carnahan, and is an attractive member of the younger set of Marion. Mr. Williams is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roe Williams. He was one of the stars on the gridiron during last seasons games. June 18, 1926 - Marvel - Conger Roy Marvel and Miss Elva Conger both of Crittenden County were married Tuesday of last week in Elizabethown, Ill., with Esquire H. A. Ferrill saying the wedding ceremonies in the office of the county clerk. Both the bride and groom live in Marion. February 11, 1927 - Thurmond - Dalton Mrs. Carrie Thurmond of Evansville, Indiana has announced the engagement of her daughter, Miss Fannye Blue Thurmond, to Conway Dalton of Evansville. The wedding will take place there February 24th. The Thurmond family formerly lived in Marion. Friday, Dec. 7, 1928 - Bethel Items - Hughes - Wheeler Miss Vesta Hughes and Henry Wheeler were married in Elizabethtown Ill., Nov. 29. Miss Hughes formerly lived near Freedom, and is the daughter of W. Hughes. Mr. Wheeler lives at Levias. July 20, 1928 - Farley - Vinson Miss Hazel Farley and Luther Vinson, both of Marion, were married Monday in Elizabethtown Il. Miss Vinson is a daughter of Tom Farley. July 6, 1928 - Shewmaker - Perryman A list of marriage licenses issued recently at Elizabethtown Il. included the names of Free F. Shewmaker, 24, and Miss Frances Perryman, 19, both of Marion. Oct. 18, 1929 - Midway Couple are Married Saturday Miss Mariam Hunt and Curtis Marvel motored to Elizabethtown Ill. Saturday afternoon and were married. Mrs. Marvel is the daughter of Mrs. Alice M. Hunt. Mr. Marvel a farmer, is the son of Mr. and Mr. John Marvel Feb. 14, 1936 - Oakley - Moran J. V. Moran of Marion and Miss Lillian Oakley of Madisonville, KY were married Sunday Feb. 9, at the home of Rev. Rudolph Lane, of Princeton, KY. Miss Anna Belt, Dorothy James, Walton Herron and Crawford Gilbert accompained them. They will make their home in Marion. Mr. Moran is emplyed at the Moran Service Station. June 17, 1938 - Miller - Gilbert Miss Marjorie Helene Miller and Robert L. Gilbert married at the Calvary Episcopal Chapel at Ashland, KY. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Miller of Flint Michigan, Gilbert son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gilbert of Detroit Michigan, formerly of this city. Couple reside in Detroit Michigan. More Marriage Announcements from the Crittenden Press - Used with permission. Sept. 13, 1900 - Brown - Brasher Yesterday afternoon at the residence of Jailer Hard, Mrs. Maud Brasher and Mr. Sam Brown, both of the Frances neighborhood, were united in marriage, Rev. Carter officiating. A number of friends witnessed the ceremony. The bride is a sister of Mrs. A. S. Hard and belongs to one of the best families of that section. The groom is a substantial farmer, and well liked in his community. July 4, 1901 - Perry - DeBoe Mr. Edward Perry and Miss Mary Deboe were united in marriage at the residence of Rev. Jas. F. Price Thursday afternoon, in the presence of quite a number of friends and relatives. The bride is the pretty daughter of Mr. Phil Deboe, of the county. The groom is a son of Mr. W. T. Perry, of Blackford. March 5, 1903 - Rogers - Hedspeth Mr. Wm. M. Rogers and Miss Pearl Hedspeth, young people from Mexico, Crittenden County, were married at the Gooch House in this city Saturday about midnight. They came in over the I.C. and the train being late, did not arrive until 12:30. A license was secured at once and the ceremony was performed by Rev. H. C. Beckett. The couple returned to their home Sunday afternoon. (Hopkinsville Kentuckian) April 2, 1903 - Dodge - Howerton At the residence of the bride's father, Mr. G. W. Howerton, three miles east of town, Tuesday evening March 31, Mr. J. F. Dodge and Miss Ada Howerton were united in marriage, Rev. T. C. Carter officiating. Quite a number of friends witnessed the happy event. The bride is an amiable, handsome and accomplished young lady, the groom is one of the most popular business men in Marion; both have a wide acquaintance and enjoy a large circle of friends and they have the best wishes of all. July 16, 1903 - DeBoe - Carnahan At the residence of Rev. W. T. Oakley, in this city, Mr. William Deboe, of Iron Hill, and Miss Annie B. Carnahan, of Blackford, were united in marriage Saturday. Rev. Oakley officiating. The contracting parties have the best wishes of may friends. July 16, 1903 - Newberry - Binkley Mr. Jesse E. Newberry and Miss Binkley, of the Dycusburg neighborhood, were united in marriage in the county clerk's office Wednesday morning. Rev. Joiner officiating. August 18, 1904 - Perryman - Franks Miss Ada Franks and Mr. Nathan Perryman were united in marriage Wednesday evening at the residence of the bride's aunt, Mrs. Alice Hughes, Rev. T. C. Carter performing the ceremony. The attendants were Mr. T. H. Farmer and Miss Florence Franks. The wedding march was played by Miss Ethel Price. The bridegroom is the son of James Perryman of this county and is a farmer by profession. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Martha Franks. Both are popular young people of their respective sections and many friends wish them happiness and good luck. March 10, 1904 - Ramsey - Gardner On Wednesday, March 3rd at the home of the bride's mother Mr. Joseph Ramsey of Shady Grove and Miss Lizzie Gardner were united in marriage. A short but impressive ceremony was pronounced by Rev. T. F. Roland in the presence of only a few intimate friends and relatives. Immediately afterwards they left for Hopkins Co. for the home of the groom where an elegant reception was given them. Their attendants were Mr. Richie Payton and Miss Verna McConnell. In a short while they will go to Providence where they will reside. Mr. Ramsey is a young man of sterling qualities. Miss Gardner is one of Crittenden Count's teachers. A young lady of accomplishments and amiability. She has many friends who wish her much happiness in her new home. November 17, 1904 - Champion - Towery Mr. Thomas Watts Champion of the well-known law firm and Miss Daisy Towery, daughter of County Judge Aaron Towery, left Marion quietly Tuesday morning on the 7 o'clock train and went to Evansville where they were joined in the holy bonds of wedlock in the parlors of the St. George Hotel. After the wedding the bridal party took dinner at the St. George Hotel and left immediately after for St. Louis to visit the Worlds Fair. The couple were joined at Blackford by Mr. Manuel Towery, a brother of the bride and his wife and they accompanied them to St. Louis. The many friend of this popular couple will wish them Godspeed on life's journey. November 17, 1904 - Akin - Graves Miss Marie Ialeen Graves, daughter of Dr. J M. Graves, one of the county's leading physicians and a prominent citizen of Dycusburg was married to E. M. Akin, a well-known business man of Evansville, Ind., who is the clerk on the steamer J. B. Richardson now plying Green River. The wedding took place at high noon Wednesday, Nov. 16th, 1904 at the home of the brides parents and after a sumptuous wedding banquet the couple left for Humboldt, Tenn., to visit Marven Charles, the West Tennessee B banker and his wife. Mr. Charles was formerly a citizen of Dycusburg and his wife is a daughter of S. H. Cassidy and a friend and school mate of the bride. Mr. Akin is to be congratulated on winning the hand of one so fair and of such winning manners as to count her friend by the score. December 9, 1904 - Elder-Belt Tuesday evening, at the home of the bride near Pleasant Hill church, Wm. Elder and Miss Lillie Belt were united in marriage, Rev. T. A. Conway officiating. The bride is the daughter of Hewlett Belt, a leading farmer and citizen of the county. She is pretty and attractive, and has many splendid qualities that are admired by all who know her. The groom is a hustling young farmer who resided with his mother, Mrs. Sallie Elder near the city. He is well known and has scores of friends that wish him well. A scrumptious dinner was served at the home of the groom to a few immediate relatives and friends. December 9, 1904 - Cupid's Capers. - Cook - Bennett Tuesday, Nov. 29th, Thomas Cook, of Marion, and miss Clay Bennett, of Kelsey, were united in marriage at Princeton. The matrimonial wave which has swept over some of the people of this and adjoining counties did not miss this happy pair. Miss Bennett is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pate Bennett and grand daughter of Bill Bennett, a prosperous farmer of near Kelsey. Mr. Tom Cook is son of Mr. and Mrs. .Henry Cook, of this city and has been identified with the insurance business for a number of years. He is at present with the Geo. M. Crider & Co. agency in this city. December 9, 1906 - Daniel - Hill Richard Hill, son of Frate Hill of Arkansas, formerly of this county and Miss Susie Daniel, daughter of the late Thomas Daniel, were united in marriage Wednesday by Rev. W. T. Oakley at his residence on Bellville street. As soon as the ceremony was performed the happy couple left on the noon train for Arkansas where they will reside. The bride and groom grew up together in the Mr. Zion neighborhood and are young people of excellent character and standing. The groom is upright, honest and a hard worker and will make a good husband in every respect. The bride possesses many admirable qualities. She is well known and has friends by the score. That life's path to this couple may be long and smooth and that their blessings may be many, is the wish of the writer. March 9, 1906 - Miss Nellie Thomas to Wed. Invitations hae been received here by the many friends of Miss Nellie Thomas announcing her marriage to Dr. William H. Kirk, of Armory, Miss. Miss Thomas formerly lived in this city and is pleasantly remembered by many on account of her charming nature and winning ways. For several years past she has made her home in Memphis with her brother, J. Nick Thomas. Congratulations and many sincere wishes for her future happiness are extended by her many friends in this city. More Mariages from the Crittenden Press and the Crittenden Record Press - Used with permission. January 5, 1905 - Pogue-Matthews At the Gill House in this city at high noon Wednesday, January 4th, 1905, the Rev. J. R. McAfee united J. T. Pogue and Miss Frances Matthews in the holy bonds of matrimony. The young couple live in the Frances vicinity and each belongs to a well known and highly respected family. They were accompanied by Miss Ella Crayne and J. L. Binkley. January 11, 1906 - Henry - Phillips Married, on the evening of the 10th, at the residence of the grandparents of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Russell, Mr. Thomas Henry, of Blackford, to Miss Ursie Phillips, of Rosebud. Rev. Thos. A Conway officiating. The bride is the oldest daughter of Esq. L. B. Phillips of Bells Mines. She is pretty, amiable, modest, kind hearted, and a first-class prize in the matrimonial lottery. The groom is a trusted employee of the I.C. railroad, is well fixed financially, and is a moral and pleasant young gentleman. They will reside in Blackford. The press extends congratulations and kindest wishes. August 16, 1906 - Smart - Black Marion C. Smart, of this city, was married last Tuesday Aug. 7st at 4 o'clock, to Miss Madge Black, of Grove Center, Union Co. KY., by Rev. Foskett, of Morganfield. They arrived here the next evening, and were given a reception at the home of the groom's mother Mrs. Margaret Wright, on North Main Street. She is a sister-in-law of Ed Love of Fords Ferry, and it was there the couple first met. January 19, 1911 - Green - McKinney On Saturday evening, January 7th at the home of the bride's father, Mr. Corbett McKinney and Miss Minnie Green were united in marriage by Rev. U. G. Hughes pastor. The bride is the beautiful young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Green, of the Seven Spring neighborhood. The groom is a prosperous young farmer, of the same vicinity. They are among the most popular young people of their community, having a great number of warm friends. January 26, 1911 - King - Hughes Wednesday, Jan. 18th, 1911 at high noon, Mr. Ranzy King of the Rodney section and Miss Lula Hughes of the Weston section drove into the city and proceeded to Rev. W. T. Oakley's residence and were united in marriage by that popular minister, after which they returned home to receive the parental blessings. These young people have been lovers for several years and the marriage was the culmination of a long courtship. April 27, 1911 - Henry - McKee Big Wedding At The Gill House. Mr. W. T. Henry and Miss Flora McKee, both of Repton vicinity came in on the 11 o'clock train Monday and were married at high noon at the Gill House. Rev. W. T. Oakley officiating. They were accompanied by T. F. Henry, uncle of the groom and Rees Henry, a brother of the groom and Miss Mary Lynn, also Sellers, Charles and Hawkins all brothers of the groom, and Miss Mary Henry, only sister of the groom also Charles Morgan and wife of Union Co. cousins of the groom. The wedding party took dinner at the Gill House and all had a jolly good time. The bride is one of Crittenden's handsomest women and is a daughter of Squire Hugh McKee. The groom is native of Union Co. and is a sterling young man and a good farmer. May 18, 1911 - Hall - McKinney On Friday May 5 Mr. Norvel McKinney and Miss Daisy Hall, both of Seven Springs neighborhood, drove to Marion and registered at the Gill House and after procuring the necessary papers the Rev. U. G. Hughes was summoned who united them in the holy bonds of matrimony. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hall of near Dycusburg and a most charming young lady. The groom is one of the most successful young farmers of the county. March 30, 1911 - York - Ford Married at the residence of the bride's brother, Thos. W. York, Sunday March 12th, Miss Alma York and Champ Ford. The bride is one of Tennessee's most lovable and amible young ladies and has been living with her brother for three years. The groom is a son of Marion Ford and an industrious and highly respected young man of the Enon neighborhood. We wish theis happy couple a long, happy and prosperous voyage through life. The ceremony was performed by Eld. Rufus Little. June 15, 1911 - Kirk-Belt - Belt-Paris First Sunday in May Miss Mila Kirk, youngest daughter of Jim Kirk, of the Colon neighborhood, and Roy Belt, of Hebron, surprised their many friends by eloping to Elizabethtown. They were accompanied by Miss Ida Winders and John D. Barnes. Just a month later, first Sunday in June, Miss Ada Belt, and Andy A. Paris went to Elizabethtown, accompanied by Miss Ruth James and Elbert Lucas. We wish both couples a happy voyage through life. October 19, 1911 - Henry - Stephenson Last Sunday morning when mutual friends saw Carey Henry and Miss Katie Stephenson drive out of town "to attend the W.O.W. Meeting at Evansville," (having missed the train) they thought it was rather a long drive but could see by the merry twinkle in each of their eyes that they did not care for the distance, but they did not understand why Carey too, the Elizabethtown, Ill., road. Later in the day it dawned on them that the trip really meant a wedding, and sure enough they were married while in the Illinois Gretna. They returned here Sunday night and went at once to the home of the groom's father, Rev. J. S. Henry. The bride has grown up here and is an attractive young woman of sweet and winsome manner. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rush Stephenson, of East Depot street, and is a granddaughter of Rev. W. R. Gibbs, a minister of Sheridan and until recently held a position in Haynes' Post Card Agency. The groom is employed at the Henry Bros. tomb stone and monument agency an is well liked. October 12, 1911 - Nunn - Crowell Roy Nunn, of Crittenden Co., and Miss Zora Crowell, of Blackford, were united in marriage Wednesday evening, Oct. 4th, 1911, at the home of the bride's parents. Rev. O. D. Spence officiating. Mrs. Nunn is the beautiful daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Crowell, and has many friends, who wish her a long, happy and prosperous life. Mr. Nunn is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Nunn, and is a prosperous young farmer. After the ceremony was over they at once started for Mr. Nunn's, the father of the groom, where a nice supper awaited them. They were accompanied by H. A. Threlkeld and Miss Imah Ramsey. As large number of friends were present and all join the Record-Press in wishing them much joy, a long and happy life. November 30, 1911 - Crider - McMican On Sunday afternoon at four o'clock Mr. Allen Crider of Star and Miss Hallie McMican of Tribune drove up to the Rev. W. T. Oakley's residence and were united in the holy bonds of wedlock by that divine in his most appropriate language. Herbert Alexander and Miss Beulah McMican the brides's sister accompained them. The groom is a sterling young farmer and is well liked where known. The bride is an attractive girl and is a daughter of Henry McMican, one of the county's best men. We wish them much joy. March 7, 1912 - Bebout - Thomas On Wednesday morning, Feb. 28, 1942, at the home of Rev. Eli Eaton, J. E. Bebout and Miss Etta Thomas were united in marriage, Rev. Eaton officiating. George Patmore and Miss Mary Thomas were attendants. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Thomas and the groom is a son on Mrs. Lynn. Soon after the ceremony they drove to the groom's home where they will reside. Many friends wish them much happiness. December 19, 1912 - Brown - Fowler Mansfield Brown of Iron Bridge section and Miss Sallie Fowler of the Weston section were married at the Spees Hotel at high noon Wednesday, Dec. 18th, by Rev. W. T. Oakley in the presence of several friends. The groom is a substantial young farmer and son of the late Dock Brown, while the bride is a daughter of the widow Fowler and a sister of Thos. Fowler and is an estimable young lady.