Leon Reporter, Leon, Iowa
Thursday, April 2, l903

On Tuesday eve, March 3l, l903, MR. SAMUEL J. ALLEN and MISS ETHEL M. CROWELL were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at the M.E. Parsonage in Leon, by the Rev. I.N. Woodward. Both of these young people are well and favorably known in this community. Those who were present and witnessed the ceremony were; John H. Crowell, father of the bride, Misses Irma and Vivian Allen, sisters of the groom, and Mr. John A. Harris.
The best wishes of the community are heartily extended. MR. ALLEN left on the evening train for Beecher, Ill., where he has a good position, and MRS. ALLEN will join him as soon as he is located.

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March 8, 2003