Anderson-Parsons Wedding

ANDERSON, PARSONS, PETERSON, ARNOLD, GOOKIN, BOVEY

Posted By: Raymond Munson (email)
Date: 3/7/2005 at 07:23:35

From the Chariton Herald 12/26/1895
Married at the home of the brides parents Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Peterson in Benton Township, on Thursday December 10 at 6:00PM, Mr. E S Anderson and Miss Ellen Parsons, Rev. W E Bovey officiating. There was present a number of near relatives and a few visiting guests. Miss Della Arnold was bride’s maid and A B Gookin was the best man. Miss Ellen Anderson, sister of the groom played the wedding march. Benton Township has been the home of both bride and groom from their infancy and they are highly esteemed by their circle of friends. All join most sincerely in congratulations. After the wedding ceremony the company sat down to a bountiful and elegant supper. Mr. Anderson is a son of Neal Anderson who gave an excellent dinner for them at his home the following day. The Young couple will reside on their aunt’s farm in Benton Township where they will move at once.