Rankin-House Marriage 1904

RANKIN, HOUSE

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 1/31/2012 at 05:51:26

AN OCTOBER WEDDING.

RANKIN-HOUSE.

Mr. Leslie C. Rankin and Miss Sarah House were married Wednesday evening, October 19, 1904, at the Methodist parsonage in Bonaparte, Rev. Geo. H. Wehn officiating. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Story and Mrs. Wehn were the only witnesses present at the quiet and unpretentious but most auspicious occasion.

Mr. Rankin is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Rankin of Mt. Sterling and has built a new home on his father's farm and prepared for the coming of the bride.

Mrs. Rankin is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. House of Farmington township and a sister of Mrs. R. M. Story of Bonaparte. The RECORD extends congratulations.

-
Source: Entler Scrapbook Collection, vol 3, Iowa Historical Library, Iowa City, IA