Schmitz, Leon & Clara Goetzinger (Marriage News 1911)

SCHMITZ, GOETZINGER

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, Volunteer (email)
Date: 8/3/2013 at 13:06:59

Alton Democrat
January 14, 1911

WEDDING BELLS ARE RINGING

The marriage of Miss Clara Goetzinger and Leon Schmitz took place yesterday
morning at half past eight in St. Joseph’s church in the presence of
numerous friends and relatives. The nuptial mass was celebrated by Rev.
Father F. X. Feuerstein. The young people were attended by Miss Caroline
Kaschmitter of Alton and Fred Doetz of Sioux City, who acted as bridesmaid
and best man. The bride looked charming in a tailor made traveling suit of
navy blue, with hat and gloves to match. Following the ceremony, the wedding
party drove to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Math Welter on Howard street, where
they received the congratulations of their friends. A wedding breakfast in
four courses was served and the remainder of the day was spent in
celebrating the happy event. The young people received a large number of
pretty and useful presents, among them some beautiful silverware from a
number of young men associated in a club of which Mr. Schmitz is a member.

The young people left on the evening train for a visit in Chicago. They
have not fully determined where they will make their home. The bride is a
daughter of Mrs. Math Welter, and is a popular young woman with many friends
here and in Alton, at which places she has made her home. Mr. Schmitz is a
painter and decorator and has been employed with local firms here for some
time. He is an artist at his work and is very popular, having made many
friends during his residence in LeMars. –LeMars Sentinel.