Elliot, Harry W. & Miss Ethel Lakings (Marriage 1916)

ELLIOT, LAKINGS

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 5/26/2010 at 11:25:19

LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
May 30, 1916

ETHEL LAKINGS MARRIED
Bride Was Born and Reared in Plymouth County

Miss Ethel Lakings, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Lakings, of Hurley, S.D.,
who were for many years residents of Preston township, Plymouth County, was
married last week at Ireton. The Ireton Ledger gives the following about the
wedding:

At the home of the bride’s brother, H. W. Lakings, occurred the marriage of
Miss Ethel Lakings and Harry W. Elliot, both of Hurley, South Dakota, on
Wednesday evening at 5:30, Rev. A. Minamyer officiating. The beautiful ring
ceremony was used.

The bride was becomingly gowned in a modish creation of white French voile
over white satin, trimmed in pearl beading, lace and taffeta. She carried a
bouquet of white carnations.

After the ceremony, a three course dinner was served.

Only the immediate relatives and a few close friends witnessed the ceremony,
the out of town guests being, Mrs. and Mrs. William Lakings, father and
mother of the bride, Miss Lakings, sister of the bride, and Mrs. Mary
Elliott, mother of the groom, all of Hurley, South Dakota. Miss Anna Ehlers
and Mr. Edward Hendrickson, of Ireton, also were guests.

The groom is a successful merchant of Hurley where he and his bride will
make their home on their return from a short wedding trip.