Iowa
Old Press
Jackson Sentinel
Maquoketa, Jackson co. Iowa
February 12, 1914
MARRIED: BODKIN-FENTON
On Wednesday February 4, 1914, Miss Bessie Bodkin, daughter of
Mrs. Minnie Bodkin, on East Pleasant Street, and Mr. J. C.
Fenton, Jackson County Recorder, took the solemn vows which made
them one. The ceremony was performed at 11 a.m. at the home of
the Elder John Heide in the presence of the immediate relatives.
The happy party then repaired to the home of the groom's brother,
where a fine turkey dinner was served. Mr. and Mrs. Fenton then
returned homer Thursday morning and began housekeeping
immediately in the James Gibson residence on Main Street.
On arriving at his office Mr. Fenton was agreeably surprised in
finding a beautiful mission Morris chair with a pipe, tobacco,
magazines and a bottle of gin for decorations. This was a token
of friendship from the court house officials. Mr. and Mrs.
Fenton's many friends extend congratulations to them and best
wishes for a happy and prosperous wedded life.
[transcribed by K.W., March 2014]