Iowa
Old Press
Inwood Herald
Inwood, Lyon County, Iowa
September 9, 1892
Fladager--Berge
The great social event of the season was the marriage on
Wednesday last of Miss Thilda R. Fladager to Rev. Olaf A. Berge,
of Inwood. The morning was cloudy and somewhat gloomy, but by
nine o’clock the sun came out, bright and all things seemed
cheerful, a good omen the wise ones say. The ceremony took place
in the church near the residence of the bride’s parents, six
miles northwest of Inwood, and was conducted by Rev. J.O. Hangen,
of Canton, Dak., in the presence of Six Hundred invited guests,
all friends and acquaintances of the bride and groom. To a
recess, beautifully decorated with flowers, the bride and groom
were conducted by five bridesmaids and a like number of
groomsmen. The bride was lovely in brown Faille Froncaise silk
with veil and wreaths of white roses. After the ceremony, which
was solemn and impressive, the wedding party assembled on the
grounds by the church, where a photograph of the entire party was
taken; after which they repaired to the residence of the
bride’s parents, where the newly wedding pair received the
hearty congratulations of the guests. Soon after, an elegant,
wedding dinner was served to nearly Four Hundred, on tables
erected for the occasion, in the beautiful grove, adjoining the
residence. The bridal gifts were numerous and exceptionally
tasteful and elegant; a sum of money amounting to $124 also was
given them by their many friends. The bride is the eldest
daughter of Server O. and Eline Fladager, and has resided in Lyon
Co. from infancy. She has taught several successful terms of
school here and has a host of admiring friends. The groom has
resided in this locality four or more years and is the honored
pastor of five charges, viz., Inwood, Larchwood, Rock Valley ,
one in the Rock Co., Minn. He is loved by all. The guests from
abroad were Rev. Lund, Mr. Engleson and Mrs. Arneson, of Sioux
Falls; Rev. and Mrs. L. Haugen, of Moe, Dak.; and Mr. and Mrs.
Leikvolk of Lodi, Dak.; and Prof. Tuve, of Canton. The groom and
bride wish to express their most hearty thanks to all who were
present and for the presents presented them.
Fairbanks-Umstattd
At the residence of the brides parents, at Doon , Ia. , Sunday,
Sept. 4, 1892 , Miss Florence Fairbands to John Umstattd, Rev.
J.M. Woelery officiating.
[submitted by R.Z., Nov. 2003]