Bottleson - Jarshow
1899

Married. At the bride's home north of the Rake church on January 1st, 1899, Mr. Rasmes Bottleson and Carrie Jarshow. Rev. O.M. Veriede officiating. The young folks received some handsome and valuable presents and many good wishes. They are to take up their abode on a farm near Dell, Minn.
~Buffalo Center Globe, January 4, 1899

Sjostrom - Nelson
1902

Mr. Oscar Sjostrom and Miss Mary Nelson were married in the Liberty church last Monday by Rev. Sandivg. The wedding dinner was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Holverson.
~Rake Register, April 4, 1902

Haroldson - Olson
1902

Harold Haroldson and Miss Carrie Olson, both of whom live just north of Leland, were married at the church two miles west of Leland at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon, April 3rd.
~Thompson Courier, April 10, 1902

Sveen - Kjendlie
1902

Mr. Bert B. Sveen and Miss Dina Kjendlie, both of whom live four miles northeast of town, were married at the home of Rev. Malmin yesterday afternoon.
~Thompson Courier, April 24, 1902

Harvey - Nesje
1902

Marriage. Mr. John Harvey and Miss Ella Nesje, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nels Nesje, of Eden township, will be married today at Trefoldighed church in Eden township.
~Thompson Courier, May 22, 1902

Quam - Holland
1902

John Quam and Miss Louisa Holland, both of Newton township, were married yesterday afternoon, August 20th, at the West Prairie church, Rev. Malmin officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Holland.
~Thompson Courier, August 21, 1902

Jackson - Stanley
1902

Mr. Ed. Jackson and Miss Ella Stanley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Stanley of Elmore, Minn., were married at Blue Earth City on Tuesday of last week, September 9. They have begun housekeeping on the Devore place east of town.
~Thompson Courier, September 18, 1902

Eggum - Christopherson
1902

Mr. M.L. Eggum and Miss Hannah Christopherson, both of northwest King township, were married at 3 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, October 14th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Monson, Rev. Malmin officiated.
~Thompson Courier, October 16, 1902

Grevlos - Espeland
1903

Last Wednesday occurred the marriage of Miss Marie Espeland to Mr. C. O. Grevlos. The marriage ceremony took place in the Liberty Church here in town. Rev. O. P. Swingen of the Hauge Church officiated. The bride's maids were Miss Josephine Jarshow and Miss Espeland, sister to the bride. The groom's men were Mr. Grevlos, abrother to the groom, and Nels S. Espeland. The bride was attired in pale blue, and the groom wore the usual black. After the ceremony was over the wedding party went to the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Espeland, who live two miles east of town. A large wedding dinner was served to a great number of invited guests. After which several hours were spent in merry-making by the crowd. The Rake Band, of which C. O. Grevlos is a leading member, gave several pieces of choice music to entertain the people, which was a credit for the occasion. The bride is the oldest daughter of the Espeland family, and is a charming young lady who wins favor with whomever she comes in contact. She has already a large circle of friends in this community after living here only since, last March. No doubt, she will be an esteemable companion to the choice of her life. Mr. Grevlos is the agent for the Weyerhaeuser Lumber Co. of our town. His parents live at Canton South Dakota. He is a young man of worthy qualities and possesses commendable business ability, and stands in high favor with all who know him. Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Grevlos will begin house-keeping at once in the rooms over the lumber office. The Register joins with their many friends and relatives in extending cheerful congratulations to the young couple, and may they have many happy days in their wedded life.
~Rake Register, Nov 27, 1903

Alberts - Ahlfs
1905

On Wednesday forenoon, December 20, at 10 o'clock, occurred the marriage of Miss Tena Ahlfs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I.B. Ahlfs, living west of town, to Jacob Alberts, at the parsonage of the German Reformed church, Rev. Watermuelder performing the ceremony. The happy couple will reside on a farm five miles southwest of town.
~Buffalo Center Tribune, December 29, 1905

Winter - Jurgens
1907

At the hospitable country home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jurgens, living north of town, on Thursday afternoon, March 14, 1907, at 2 o'clock, occurred the marriage of their youngest daughter, Christena, and Ubbe H. Winter, son of H. Winter, living north of town.  Rev. L. Watermuelder, in the presence of a large number of invited relatives and friends pronounced the words that made this worthy couple man and wife. Congratulations followed the ceremony aafter which all partook of a sumptuous dinner prepared for the occasion.  These young people are the product of two of our best families of excellent character and high repute. They will begin housekeeping at once on the John Folkerts farm which the groom has rented for the coming season.
~Buffalo Center Tribune, March 1907

Johnson - Wandik
1915

This community received a surprise last week when the news came around that Mr. Bennie Johnson and Miss Borghild Wandik were married last week, Tuesday at Forest City at the M.E. Church by the Methodist pastor, Rev. Sands. They did it on the quiet, so that not even their own folks knew about it. When it was found out, an invitation was extended to them to come home, and were told that they [would] be welcome. They are industrious young people and are taking hold in a way to show that they mean to make the best of life. Mr. Johnson has hired out to P.J. Christenson for the coming year, and they will make preparations to begin house keeping before working season commences. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson, northwest of Frost. Last year he worked for Martin Taylor, just north of Rake. He is well known her as a well meaning young man, and a few months ago was making preparations to enter the Commercial College at Mankato, Minn. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Dan Swenson . She is well known in this vicinity and is an intelligent young lady with many good qualities. ~Rake Register, February 18, 1915

Walkner - Lang
1927

Miss Mary Lang of Buffalo Center and Parkie Walkner of Thompson were united in marriage Wednesday morning, May 3 at the court house with Albert Field, Justice of Peace, officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Elling Aske acted as attendents. Mr. and Mrs. Walkner will make their home on a farm near Thompson-Summit.
~Buffalo Center Tribune, May 12 1927
~contributed by Kelly Walkner

Lee - Threlfall
1945


Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Lee wedding photo 10/31/1945

ENGLISH BRIDE        
Clyde Lee was married October 31, 1945 at Sheffield, England to Miss Irene Threlfall of that place.   Clyde was among the Forest City boys who left Forest City in February, 1942, with the Mason City National Guard unit. He met his bride while stationed in Ireland, where she was also stationed while serving in one of the British auxiliary services.  Clyde secured permission to marry after the end of the war and was assigned to a group of American troops who were all returning to Britian to marry British girls.
~Forest City Summit, November 8, 1945
~contributed by Errin (Lee) Wilker, the Granddaughter of Clyde & Irene Lee