From: "Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert" <iggy29@scican.net>
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Subject: COWLES-HALL MARRIAGE.
Date: Monday, May 28, 2001 10:41 PM
Decatur County Journal
January 6, l898
MR. AUSTIN COWLES of Spring Valley, Iowa, and MISS MYRTLE HALL of
Cainsville, Mo., were joined in the holy bonds of wedlock at the bride's
residence at l0 o'clock Wednesday, December 29.
The wedding was attended by a merry crowd of friends and relatives.
After the happy band had prtaken of the good things of this life (the
wedding feast) and passed some time in busy conversation, the young
couple set out for their new home near Spring Valley. When they arrived
they found a table spread with luxuries to suit the occasion, and the
groom's near relatives. When they were rested, they all had the
pleasure of satisfying that longing appetite, which we all have on such
occasions.
Next was the presentation of presents. We are not prepared to state the
number or to classify them, but among others was a fine set of
queensware, presented by his brothers and sister.
MR. COWLES, having been rocked and reared at this place, will still
remain with us. He has, by his strong and upright character and jovial,
winning ways, won the admiration of all his associates.
MISS HALL comes into our midst no less highly recommended and respected.
We are glad to welcome her into our social circle and our homes. We
extend congratulations to MR. COWLES in making so wise a choice.
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