Decatur County Journal June 4, l896 Yesterday evening, at the residence of the bride's parents at Davis City, occurred the marriage of J. MARION CULKINS to MISS ADA TEALE, both of that place, REV. MCKAY of Akron officiating. MR. CULKINS, though comparatively a stranger in the county, is spoken of as being a young man of good business judgment, and is highly respected in the community. The bride is the daughter of MR. and MRS. JAS. E. TEALE and is very popular among the young people of the town. She is not only a charming lady but is highly accomplished, and we congratulate MR. CULKINS on winning her for his bride. Copied by Nancee (McMurtrey) Seifert May 7, 2001

The Davis City Advance, Davis City, Iowa Thursday, June 4, l896 Yesterday evening at the residence of the bride's parents, MR. and MRS. J.E. TEALE, occurred the marriage of their daughter, MISS ADA MARIE, to J. MARION CULKINS. Guests from a distance had been arriving during the day, and at an early hour in the evening, those of our citizens who had been favored with invitations, began to gather at the Teale mansion, which had been beautifully decorated for the occasion by Mrs. J.H. Robinson, assisted by Miss Emma Heijer, of Ridgeway, Mo. At the hour of 8 o'clock, the Wedding March was played by Prof. Sheffelbush, after which the happy pair took their place, and Rev. James McKay, of the Presbyterian Church, performed the ceremony which made them husband and wife. After hearty congratulations, all those present repaired to the dining room, and partook of a bountiful supper, which was served in the latest style. Before the supper was over, the Davis City Band arrived, and after playing some of their best selections, were invited in to supper. The guests from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. George Teale, of Tuskeego, Mrs. Abe Teale and daughters, of Kellerton, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Teale, of Lamoni, and Peter Heijer and Miss Emma Heijer, of Ridgeway, Mo. The presents were many and valuable. The Advance joins in with the large circle of friends in extending congratulations, and in wishing MR. and MRS. CULKINS a prosperous and happy journey through life. Copied by Nancee (McMurtrey) Seifert September 14, 2003

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