Lena Klapperich & Hemanns celebrate
STACYVILLE, IOWA - Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hemann of Meyer observed their 50th wedding anniversary, at the home farm occupied by their son, Arnold. The children of the honored couple were hosts at a family dinner. Edward F. Hemann and Lena Klapperich were married at the Sacred Heart Church in Meyer May 28, 1913. They began farming in the Meyer community and continued to do so until their retirement to their home in Meyer in 1954. To them were born seven children, Mrs. George (Stella) Weber of Lamar, Missouri, Walter, farming in the Meyer area, Alfred of Austin, Minnesota, Sylvester farming at Little Cedar, Arnold on the home farm, and Lawrence, farming near Osage. A daughter, Margaret, died at the age of four. There are 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
[Mason City Globe Gazette, June 10, 1963]
[Photo from MITCHELL COUNTY PICTORIAL ATLAS, 1977]
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Glenn Muller & ETHEL KIRKEBY TO WED OCT. 28 Osage, Iowa — Mrs. E. A. Christiansen announces the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter, Ethel Kirkeby. The wedding will be Sunday, Oct 28, at 4 p.m., at the Osage Lutheran church. The bride-to-be, who has been employed for the Northwestern Bell Telephone company in Osage for eight years, as evening chief operator, has resigned her position. The bridegroom-to-be is Glenn Muller, son of Mrs. F. C. Muller, Osage.
[Globe Gazette, Oct. 18, 1945 page 10]
NOTES:
Glenn's parents are Ferdinand Christian Muller and Caroline (Troge) Muller.
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Scott E. Tyrrell & #1: Scott E. Tyrrell –
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Tucson, son of Attorney and Mrs. Willard Tyrrell, Osage, in First Methodist Church of Osage. The Rev. E. E. Pencook officiated. His sister, Mrs. Donald Clark, was matron of honor. Bestman was Kenneth Larson, Osage.
Dean Brooker and FIRST WEDDING—First couple to be married in the new St Peter's church at New Haven was Miss Maureen Elizabeth Comisky, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Comisky, and Dean Brooker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Brooker, who were married May 2nd, with the Rev. Leo Entringer officiating. Ushers were Marlow and Maurice Comisky, twin brothers of the bride. Mrs. Joseph Kirst, New Haven, was soloist. The bride was given in marriage by her father. The bridegroom's brother, PFC. Donald Brooker, Oceanside, Cal., was bestman. Attending the bride was her sister, Mary. Following the nuptials, a reception was held for 100 in the church parlors. The couple left for a wedding trip to Montana, and will be at home May 15 in Osage. The bride was graduated from the Osage high school, and has been employed at Damon's, Mason City. Mr. Brooker, ex-GI, with service in the Asiatic theater, is associated with his father, and Ray Peterson, in the operation of the Osage Hardware.
[Globe Gazette, Monday, May 9, 1949]
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Alice & Ingvald Sponheim The 60th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ingvald Sponheim was observed Sunday, March 7, with an open house for immediate relatives at the home of their son, Norman Sponheim. Coming for the occasion were their daughter, Margaret Melson of New Orleans, Louisiana and her five sons, Harold Chris and Peter of New Orleans, Arne of Marshall, Texas, and Lars, Colorado Springs, Colorado; and their grandchildren Joyce Baun and children Seth and Sara of Veblen, South Dakota; Ann Sponheim of Rochester, Minnesota, and Dean, Don and Mary Sponheim of Nora Springs. Not present was their eleventh grandchild Ingrid Trout of Beaufort, South Carolina. [Mitchell County Press, Wednesday, March 24, 1982] |
Neva Jeremy & Melvin Larson OSAGE, IOWA — Neva Jeremy, daughter of Rex Jeremy, and Melvin Larson, were married at Hudson, Wisconsin, May 22, and came to Orchard to spend a few days with the bride's aunt, Mrs. Lee Lewis, and with relatives and friends in Osage. Mrs. Larson is a former resident of Osage and was graduated from the Osage high school. She has been employed in Wisconsin since completing a business course at Upper Iowa university at Fayette. [Waterloo Courier, Monday, May 24, 1941] NOTE: Neva graduated from O.H.S. in 1937. |
HORGANS AND TUBBS
Golden Wedding Anniversaries |
Pearl Naden & SHERWIN-NADEN Last Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Naden on east Main street occurred the marriage of their eldest daughter Pearl to Carl Sherwin. It was a quiet wedding, witnessed only by the immediate family, and the ceremony was performed at Rev. Shaffer, using the simple ring service. The wedding was to have been postponed but according to the wish of the groom’s family the ceremony was performed at the appointed time in as quiet a manner as was possible. The couple went immediately to Mr. Sherwin’s home near Orchard and will remain there until other arrangements can be made. Both of these young people are well know here and are surrounded by a large circle of friends who wish them a happy and prosperous life. They are well liked by all and their married life promises to be a happy union. (Published November 30, 1905) |
Amanda Christiansen Monday evening December 20, 1905, at the Lutheran parsonage, occured the marriage of Miss Amanda Christiansen to Mr. John Harlis, both of Osage. The bride was attended by Miss Bertha Wright, who acted as bridesmaid and Charlie Christianson, as best man, attended by the groom. A small company of relatives and friends were present to witness the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. Urnes. Both of these young people are well known in Osage, where they have always made their home, and are very popular in their social set. The bride is a competent, energetic young lady and will make a pleasant home for her companion. The groom has a position with the Editor Cigar Co. and is a young man worthy of his bride. They will make their home here, and will reside in the First Ward. [Dec. 1905] |
Grace Towner and MOODY-TOWNER At the close of the day yesterday, December 20, 1905, one of the most perfect days which could be given for winter, occured an event which was the wedding uniting the lives of two of our most highly esteemed young people. The bareness of nature displayed outside only added to the brightness within and everything about seemed to enter into the joyous occasion. About sixty guests including the near relatives and most intimate friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Towner on Main and Fourth streets to witness the marriage of Mr. Towner’s sister, Miss Grace Towner, to Mr. Garfield Moody. At exactly the appointed hour, eight o’clock as Lohengrin’s wedding march was played by Mrs. W. J. Towner, in step to the sweet strains of the music three young ladies, Mayme Towner, Kate Fonda and Maude McGinty, entered the rooms bearing the white ribbons which made an isle for the bridal couple who followed unattended and took their appointed places amid a profusion of palms and white cut flowers, which united the young lives. Immediately following the service the relatives and friends gathered before them and extended their congratulations for a life full of joy and prosperity. The company was then invited to the dining room where elaborate wedding refreshments were served by the Misses Mayme Towner, Kate Fonda and Maude McGinty. The rooms were beautifully decorated with ferns, flowers and holly, an appropriate decoration for the Christmas time, and the whole scene was a beautiful picture to look upon. The bride wore a handsome gown of white Persian lawn trimmed in Princess Louise handmade lace and carried a showering bouquet of white hyacinths. The bride is the second daughter of C. C. Towner and is a very will and favorably known in Osage as her life has been spent here. She is a young woman richly endowed with gifts of character and is very popular among her friends with whom she has always been a favorite. The groom is a young man of excellent qualities and ability. He is a successful young farmer and has a cozy comfortable home just out of town of North tenth street, all furnished and ready for occupancy where they will be at home to their numerous friends after January 15, 1906. They left on the midnight train for a short wedding trip. They received a number of useful and beautiful gifts showing the esteem of their many friends. There were a number of out of town guests at the wedding. Among the numbers were Mrs. R. O. LeBarron of Mitchell, Hon. W. B. Towner, Mrs. McCammond and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene W. Hollbook of Charles City, Mrs. Ed Towner and family and Mrs. Mary Crawford of Floyd.
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Lula Pierce and FULLER-PIERCE Last Friday morning, December 15th, at the Methodist parsonage here was the scene of a quiet wedding when Rev. F. P. Shaffer spoke the few words that united the lives of Frank Fuller of David and Lula Pierce of LeRoy, Minn. These two are not known here by appeared to be fine young people and were supremely happy. We all offer best wishes and congratulations.
(Dec. 21, 1905)
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Pearl Balsley & An Orchard Girl is Wed Miss Pearl Balsley and Calvin Boone
Waterloo Reporter: Rev. William F. Spy, officiated at the first marriage ceremony to be performed in the new First Methodist church yesterday at high noon when he joined in marriage, Miss Pearl Balsley of Osage and Calvin Boone, of Waterloo. The bride’s sister, Miss Edna Bailey, who served as bridesmaid, came to Waterloo yesterday morning. Franklin Boone, brother of the groom, was groomsman. Immediately after the ceremony the bridal party repaired to the home of Mrs. M. Bennett on Jefferson Street, where the wedding breakfast was served. Mr. Boone’s parents live in Waynesboro, Pa., but he has been in Iowa for several years, being employed at Vinton previous to his coming to Waterloo over a year ago. He is one of the efficient clerks in the W. C. Brown’s shoe store and has many friends here to wish him happiness and extend a welcome to his bride. They will begin housekeeping at 234 West Second street. Both the bride and groom mentioned above are well known in this community. The bride is a daughter of Mt. and Mrs. J. F. Balsley of Orchard and has been frequently employed in this city in the capacity of nurse. Mr. Boone made many friends here while manager of the Family Shoe Store a short time ago. The many friends of both will hasten to extend congratulations and best wishes.
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Mary F. Delzell & RICKER-DELZELL At the residence of the bride’s parents in Schnectady, N.Y. by the Rev. Dr. Payne, Frank Ricker of Osage, Iowa and Miss Mary F. Delzell of Schnectady. After the ceremony the happy couple indulged in a wedding dinner at the Fortner House. They were both born and raised in the vicinity of Osage and their families are well known here. Their large circle of friends wish them prosperity in their new life. They returned to Osage on the evening train and are living at the home of Mr. Bucknam in the south part of town, where the groom as employment.
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Fern B. Tucker & HENDERSON-TUCKER Two of our young people went down to Waverly last Saturday and were united in marriage in the parlors of the Baptist parsonage by Rev. D. L. Coon. The contracting parties to this happy event were George C. Henderson and Fern B. Tucker. After the ceremony the happy couple indulged in a wedding dinner at the Fortner House. They were both born and raised in the vicinity of Osage and their families are well known here. Their large circle of friends wish them prosperity in their new life. They returned to Osage on the evening train and are living at the home of Mr. Buckman in the south part of town, where the groom has employment. |
Mable Swann & CARVER-SWANN November 21, 1905, was a joyous occasion at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Swann near New Haven, when Miss Mable Bertha Swann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Swann was given in marriage to Mr. Frank W. Carver of Spencer, Iowa. A large number of relatives and friends were present to witness the ceremony, which occurred at 8:30 p.m., the wedding march being played by Miss Greta Schultheis. Mr. Bert Champion as bestman and Eva Smith as bridesmaid, stood with the bride and groom at the marriage alter where Rev. J. A. Lapham spoke the words that made them husband and wife. The bride wore a beautiful white silk dress. She was born in New Haven, was educated in our public schools and in the Cedar Valley Seminary. For several terms Mrs. Carver has been a successful teacher in Mitchell county, beloved by both parents and children. Mr. Carver is a stirring and promising young farmer. In addition to study in the public schools he enjoyed some study in college. Many beautiful presents came to the happy couple from the friends who had gathered from Osage, Brownsville, and near home. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fessenmeyer were present from Des Moines. Mr and Mrs Carver left Wednesday for their new home near Byron, Minnesota, followed by hearty good wishes from many friends. [November 1905] |
George Catteau & WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Twenty-five years ago last Saturday, Mr. George Catteau and Miss Ermina George were united in marriage by Rev. Kepple, then pastor of the Methodist church at New Haven. In commemoration of that event Mr. and Mrs. Catteau entertained about fifty of their friends last Monday evening. Light refreshments were served and an enjoyable evening was spent.
(Dec. 29, 1910)
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Maude Naden & NADEN-BROWN There seems to have been an unusual interest taken in this wedding. Whether it is due to the . . . and popularity of the groom or the charming qualities of the bride, it is hard to say. At any rate there is general approval of the marriage of Miss Maude Naden and Mr. Arnold E. Brown which took place at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Naden at 6:oo o’clock last evening with Rev. F. McCourt as the officiating clergyman. The ceremony was performed in the presence of about fifty relatives and friends, several from out of town. Mr. and Mrs. Brown are general favorites. Both have lived in this county all of their lives and will now establish a home of their own in this city. Miss Naden is a member of one of the oldest families in the county. For several years she has been a valued employee of the telephone company and by her courteous lady-like deportment has won a wide circle of friends who are sure she will be just right as a wife and homemaker. Mr. Brown also coming from pioneer stock, is a graduate of the law department of the State University, for six years held the office of Clerk of Court and is now established in the practice of the law as the junior member of the firm of Stoughton & Brown. After a short honeymoon trip Mr. and Mrs. Brown will be at home in the Oscar Jacobs home on Pleasant Street.
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Anna M. Fitch MARRIED: In Stacyville on the 13th inst. By Rev. W. L. Coleman - Mr. Mark S. Loring to Miss Anna M. Fitch daughter of Charles Fitch, Esq. - all of Stacyville.
(Oct. 1865)
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Phebe J. Howard & MARRIED: In Otranto, Mitchell County, Iowa on the 6th inst., by Rev. T. W. Thurston of Osage, Mr. Robert P. Moers, Of Otranto, to Miss Phebe J. Howard, of Long Island, N.Y.
(Oct. 1865).
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Nancy J. Williams & Joseph Wyborny MARRIED: In Osage March 7th by Rev. W. J. Smith, Joseph Wyborny and Nancy J. Williams.
(1865)
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Wondson, Lyetta MARRIED MORRIS-WONDSON- At the Central House in Osage, November 16th, by Rev. A. Bush, Mr. E. H. Morris and Miss Lyetta Wondson, both of Jenkins. (Nov. 20, 1879) |
Alice Rowland & H. Sonberg St. Ansgar -- Married: Mr. H. Sonberg and Miss Alice Rowland, October 30. They will be at home in Osage. The groom is a stranger, but the bride is a young lady, well and favorably known here. May they start out with heaven’s blessings. (Nov. 8, 1894 Osage News) |
Marie Larson and Miss Marie Larson’s goods were shipped west to North Dakota last week. Miss Marie was married last Saturday to Charles Christianson. Their many friends wish them happiness. Osage News - October 26, 1894 |
Jennie Erickson & TWO WEDDINGS. Two couples of Mona people were married yesterday, January 19th. Mr. Mads Nelson and Miss Jennie Erickson were united in the Holy bonds of wedlock at the home of Rev. Eggen east of this city. Mr. Julius Trebus and Miss Emma Tiede also of Mona were married yesterday at the German Lutheran church in Union. The Tribune joins in wishing these couples a happy and prosperous life.
[ Lyle Tribune, Thursday, 1-20-1899, page 3, col. 4 ]
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Alma LeBaron & THE EVERSON-LEBARON NUPTIALS. On the evening of October 25th, 1899, at the home of the bride's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. LeBaron, West Mitchell, Iowa, Mr. Alfred S. Everson of Mona, Iowa, and Miss Alma F. LeBaron of Lyle, Minnesota were united in marriage. Only the immediate friends and relatives were present. At eight o'clock the bridal couple took their position under a white arch trimmed with myrtle and flowers, in the center of the arch, forming a keystone, was a wreath of orange blossoms from which suspended two pink hearts united in one. After Rev. H. Grant, pastor of the West Mitchell Baptist church, had said the words which united the happy couple in the holy bonds of matrimony, congratulations of their friends followed and a bountiful repast was served. The bride wore a white organdie trimmed with white lace and white silk ribbons and the groom wore the customary black suit. The groom is an active young farmer of good character who by his industry and thrift has secured a fine farm near Mona. The bride, who is well known to the citizens of Mitchell and West Mitchell, was born in West Mitchell and possesses many of the accomplishments which go to make a happy home. The many relatives and friends of the wedded pair remembered them with numerous gifts. Among the many was a pretty silver tea set presented by the bride's uncle, M.L. LeBaron of Minneapolis. On Thursday morning the happy couple left on the clipper for their wedding trip. They will be at their home near Mona after November 15th. [ Lyle Tribune, Friday, 10-27-1899, page 2, col. 4 ] |
Osie Mae Hollatz Wedding ADRIAN-HOLLATZ OSAGE, IOWA — Osie Mae Hollatz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hollatz, St. Ansgar, and Virgil Lee Adrian, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Adrian of Osage, were married October 2, 1939, in the parsonage of the St. Ansgar Lutheran Church by the Rev. O. M. Langehough. Irene Adrian, the bridegroom's sister, and Junior Hollatz, the bride's brother, were the attendants. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents, for the immediate relatives. They left on a wedding trip through the Black Hills of South Dakota. [Mason City Globe Gazette, October 8, 1939] |
Mertie Davis & 50th Wedding Year
OSAGE—Mr. and Mrs. M.H. Vosburgh observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their home here Monday by holding open house to their friends during the evening. They spent the day with friends in Austin, Minnesota. Martin Vosburgh of Columbus, Wisconsin, and Mertie Davis of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, were married at high noon on May 3, 1887, at her grandmother's home in Beaver Dam. They lived a year at Columbus, Wisconsin, two years at Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, and then moved to Charles City where they spent ten years. Then they moved back to Wisconsin for several years and then settled in Austin, Minnesota, until they moved here in 1910 where they have made their home since. Mr. Vosburgh has been a photographer for 54 years. Both children, Max of Osage and Dr. Harold Vosburgh of Visalia, California, and his daughter, Betty, observed, the anniversary with them. They have four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. [Mason City Globe Gazette, May 5, 1937] |
Harvey & Laura Richards MR. AND MRS. RICHARDS Osage – Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Richards will celebrate their 63rd wedding anniversary Friday. They have not planned any festivities, but will receive friends that day. Mrs. And Mrs. Richards have spent nearly 60 years in Mitchell County. They were married April 28, 1881, at Constantine, Mich. She was then Laura Artley. They made their home in Michigan for the first three years of their married life, then came to Osage, where Mr. Richards purchased a dray-line. Two years later they rented a farm, where they lived for more than 25 years. They spent one year in Chicago with Mr. Richards brother. They retired to Osage in 1918, where they have since resided. Roy Richards, residing on their farm, is their only child. There are no grandchildren. Mrs. Richards has a half-brother living, and Mr. Richards a brother. Mason City Globe Gazette, April 27, 1944 |
Dale Nave Married Osage, Iowa — Viola Brandau, daughter of Herman Brandau, Osage, became the bride of Dale Nave, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nave at Osage, Sunday at the St. John's Lutheran parsonage, south of Osage. The Rev. I. G. Kitzmann officiating. Attendants included Wilmer Brandau, brother o£ the bride, and Harriet Nave, cousin of the bridegroom, whose home is at Waterloo. After a short wedding trip, the couple will be at home with the bride's parents. The bride attended, the Mitchell county and Osage schools, and has been an assistant at Pohle's drug store. The bridegroom attended school in North Dakota and Osage. He entered service in 1942, having been overseas in the South Pacific for 38 months as a member of the ground crew of the US Air Corps.
[Mason City Globe Gazette, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 1945, pg 11] |
Lola Belle Johnson
Osage, Iowa — Lola Belle Johnson daughter of Ole Johnson, Cedar township, became the bride of Wilmer Brandau, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Brandau, Cedar township February 20, 1944, at the Rock Creek Lutheran church, the Rev. C.B. Gunderson officiating. Attendants were Mrs. Raymond Borchardt, sister of the bride Herman Brandau, Jr., Waterloo, brother of the bridegroom. Viola Brandau, sister of the bridegroom and Louis Johnson, brother of the bride. Usher was Milton Brandau. Organist was Mrs. Paul Troge sister of the bridegroom. Vocal nuptial music was supplied Mrs. Ray Field. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the church. Refreshments were served by 6 girls, nieces of the bridal couple. The couple will make its home on the parental Herman Brandau farm within a short time. Both Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Brandau were graduated from the Cedar township schools; and both have been assisting their parents on farms, since their graduations. [Mason City Globe Gazette, Feb. 22, 1944, page 6.] |
Mary Brumm and Marriage at Stacyville On Tuesday morning June 15, at half past 9 o’clock, about three hundred guests assembled at St. Mary’s Catholic church in Stacyville, to witness the marriage of two of their well known and popular young people. The bride was very becomingly attired in harmony with the bright June morning. The contracting parties were Miss Mary Brumm, daughter of John Brumm, living 1 ½ miles east of Stacyville; and Peter Halbach, son of Mr. Michael Halbach who also lives in that neighborhood. The bridesmaid was Miss Anna Brumm, a sister of the bride, and Nick Halbach acted the part of “best man” for his brother. After the ceremony the friends adjourned to the home of the bride’s parents where they enjoyed a bounteous dinner and many of them remained for supper. Among the company were guests from Milwaukee, St. Paul, New Haven and Osage. Mr. and Mrs. Halbach will be at home with her people during the summer when it is expected they will take up house keeping on their own account. That they may enjoy many happy and prosperous years is the wish of their many friends. Osage News June 24, 1897 |
Marian Hopkins and Married-- Irons-Hopkins One of the happy events of last week was the marriage, June 10, 1897, of Miss Marian Hopkins to Mr. Archie C. Irons, of West Branch, Michigan. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. A. Lapham at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. Herbert Minniger. The wedding was a quiet one, but few of the near friends being present. The bride was at one time a Seminary student. For three years past she has been the much appreciated primary teacher in the Mous schools. The bridegroom is an enterprising merchant of West Branch, Michigan, where he is held in high esteem. The happy couple took the south bound train for their new home, followed by hearty good wishes of friends.
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Emma A. McPhail and Married-- Married at Little Cedar on the evening of the 19th. At the residence of the bride’s parents. Mr. Sylvester E. Emerson and Miss Emma A. McPhail. Rev. A. B. Calder officiating. About 40 invited guests were present. Presents were numerous. These young people are well known and highly respected. They start out upon the matrimonial sea with the best wishes of their many friends.
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Joyce Smalley and MARRIAGE OF NEAL DUSHANE AND JOYCE SMALLEY ORCHARD - Miss Joyce Smalley, Minneapolis, Minn., became the bride of Neal DuShane, Minneapolis, Dec. 28, the ceremony being at 2 p. m. there. The bride and groom, whose parents are Mr. and Mrs. Melburn Smalley and Mr. and Mrs. Alan Du-Shane, Osage, are now at home in Minneapolis, where both have employment. She is a secretary for the American Hardware Mutual Insurance Co. and he has an office position at Gift House.
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June LaVonne Shaw Married December 29, 1964, in the Orchard Congregational Church were Miss June LaVonne Shaw, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Shaw, and Roger E. Edwards, the son of Mrs. Alpha Edwards, Mason City, and the late Richard Edwards. The bride is a graduate of the Osage High School. She and the groom will live in Clear Lake, where he is employed by a painting contractor.
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