Leon Reporter, Leon, Iowa
Thursday, February 28, l90l

An interesting ceremony took place on Wednesday afternoon at the M.E. Parsonage when Rev. Joseph Stephen spoke the words which tied the knot and made ELIJAH B. RYAN, of Burrell Township and ELNORA CLARK, of Decatur Township man and wife. The ceremony was beautiful for its simplicity. The groom is one of Burrell Township's industrious and successful farmers and is widely known and respected as an excellent citizen. The bride, who is a prepossessing and accomplished young lady is the eldest daughter of WILLIAM CLARK, of Decatur Township. These young people start out in life with flattering prospects and we offer congratulations and wish them peace and prosperity in the future. They will make their future home in this county.

Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert
"With permission from the Leon Journal Reporter"
January l8, 2003