Langley, William & Birdie Saunders (Marriage 1902)

LANGLEY, SAUNDERS

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Date: 2/17/2011 at 18:53:34

LeMars Globe-Post
March 22, 1902

MARRIED.

Miss Birdie Saunders of Stanton township and Mr. William Langley of Lincoln
township were united in marriage on Saturday, March 15, Rev. Janssen of Mt.
Hope M.E. church performing the ceremony at the home of the bride’s parents,
which was witnessed by the immediate relatives of the contracting parties.
Miss Susie Gooch acted as brides maid and Mr. Marvin Saunders acted as
groomsman.

After the ceremony congratulations followed and an elegant supper was served
at six o’clock. The young couple were the recipients of a large number of
beautiful presents, tokens of love and good wishes.

The bride has taught school in Plymouth County for a number of years with
success and is popular among a large circle of friends. She was born and
brought up in Stanton township.

Mr. Langley is one of the many prosperous young farmers of Plymouth County
and is worthy of the fair bride he has won.

The young people will commence housekeeping this week at the home provided
by the groom on his farm in Lincoln township.