Swisher, John & Carrie Karley (Marriage 1919)

SWISHER, KARLEY

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 1/22/2012 at 17:30:52

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
December 30, 1919

Miss Carrie Karley and John Swisher of Merrill Vicinity Were United In Marriage at Merrill in the Presence of Many Friends.

Miss Carrie Karley and John Swisher were married Tuesday, December 23, in the Lutheran parsonage at Merrill, Rev. A. Killian, local pastor, officiating. The ceremony was witnessed by a number of relatives and friends after which a splendid reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Karley.

In the evening, an elaborate wedding dinner was served in the capacious dining room which was especially and artistically decorated for the occasion, the bridal colors predominating.

The happy young couple start out in the married life with bright prospects of a successful and prosperous voyage. After a short visit among relatives, they will go to housekeeping on one of Mr. Karley’s splendid farms near Merrill.