At the home of Morgan Leonard Saturday at 12 o'clock was solemnized the wedding of Archie Leonard, youngest son of Morgan and Ada Leonard, and Mabel Cook, youngest daughter of Elder R.R. Cook of Chesaning. The bride is well known here, while the groom was born and raised here. Both are highly respected by all who know them. The parlor was beautifully decorated with an arch covered with roses and evergreens. The father of the bride performed the ceremony, using the beautiful ring service. The bride was dressed in white lace cloth and was attended by her niece, Miss Dorothy Moore of Mt. Pleasant, who was dressed in salmon color lace cloth. Miss Janet Cook, niece of the bride was ring bearer. The groom was attended by J. H. Cook, brother of the bride. Those present at the ceremony were Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Cook of Owosso, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Moore and daughter, Dorothy of Mt. Pleasant, Lee Leonard and family, Ray Leonard and family, Elizabeth Leonard and Mert Leonard and wife of Coe.

After the ceremony the company partook of a bounteous dinner after which the bride and groom took a tent and necessary equipment for a few days outing on Pine River.

The best wishes of their many friends go with them. Among the array of choice presents was a fine rug from a brother in Arizona, made by the Navajo Indians.

Hand dated April 22, 1915
 
 

A very quiet wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Piatt of Shepherd Thursday afternoon, when Mr. Piatt's sister, Miss Florence Piatt, and Lewis Barnes both of that village, were united in marriage, Rev. C. E. Davis of the Methodist Episcopal church officiating.

The bride was prettily attired in a dress of white wool and was unattended. Mr. and Mrs. Barnes left on the afternoon train for a short wedding trip to Detroit.

Both bride and groom are well known and highly respected young people and have the beat wishes of a wide circle of friends. They will not go to housekeeping this summer as Mr. Barnes has a job at each Battle Creek and Cadillac, where he will be employed for several months.

Gratiot county Marriage Index 2

Kenneth H. Nelson age 26 of Coe township

born in Michigan

were married November 30, 1935 in Alma, Michigan at

the first M. E. church, by C. J. Kruse

Witnesses Alvah Zimmerman and Irene Stockwell

Book F page 19 both of Alma

Mr. and Mrs. Clement Feltman whose marriage was solemnized at the St. Vincent de Paul church in Shepherd Tuesday morning, May 2, are keeping house in the Black home on Maple avenue. Mrs. Feltman was formerly Clara Duggan, living east of Shepherd near the county line. Many friends wish them prosperity and happiness.

The marriage of Roy Delo of Blanchard and Miss Zelpha McQueen of Shepherd, was solemnized Monday at the home of Elder J. A. Rowe. The ring ceremony was used. They were attended by Sherman Eldred of Blanchard and Miss Elnore Lyon of Mt.Pleasant.

Mr. and Mrs. Delo will make their home at present with the bride's parents in Shepherd.

(From the scrapbook of Anne Koyl. Newspaper unknown

Hand dated February 16, 1933.)

Miss Huldah Stahl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Stahl of Coe township, and Harold Hale were united in marriage Saturday night by the Rev. V. H. Bell, pastor of the Shepherd Church of Christ, at the groom's home four miles north of St. Louis, where they are residing.

The bride was attended by Miss Rebecca Haney and the groom by his brother, Carl Hale. The ceremony, witnessed by immediate relatives and a few friends, was performed under a canopy of evergreen. The bride and bridesmaid were attractively gowned in light blue georrette.

The groom's mother who has been living on the farm with her son, plans

to move to St. Louis with another younger son in the near future.

Miss Dorothy Bryant, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bryant, residing three miles north of Shepherd, was united in marriage with Clare VanDam of Grand Rapids, in Elkhart, Indiana, May 31. They will reside in Grand Rapids where Mr. VanDam owns a garage and where the bride has been for the last five years.

Mrs. VanDam was graduated from Shepherd high school in 1927, and has many friends here who will wish the young couple success and happiness. She has been practicing as a registered nurse for the last two years, following her graduation from the Butterworth hospital in Grand Rapids.
 
 

Special to the State Journal

Farwell August 2--Clayton Parker Stahl of Shepherd and Miss Lillian Bickell of Mt. Pleasant were married by LeGran Randall at Farwell, July 30. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fisenhauer of Farwell accompaanied the couple. The ring ceremony was employed.

A pretty but simple wedding was that which Sunday morning June 18, at 9 o'clock, united Miss Lillian A. Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Williams of Shepherd, with Hugh L. Bergy, son of Mrs. Margaret Bergy of Ionia. Only immediate relatives witnessed the ceremony, which was solemnized at the bride's home.

The wedding party was grouped for the single ring service, which was read by the Rev. Y.S. Phillips, in a bower of beautiful white peonies and green ferns. The bride was charming in a gown of pink crepe with white slippers and carried a bouquet of pink roses amid white

and green. The bridesmaid, Miss Velma Williams sister of the bride, was

attractively gowned in yellow crepe, wore white slippers and carried

yellow roses arid white and green. Rex Williams, brother of the bride,

was groomsman.

Awedding breakfast was served following the ceremony and Mr. and

Mrs. Bergy left immediately on a wedding trip to North Carolina and

South Carolina. After two weeks away, they will be at home to

their friends in Ionia, where the groom is employed as bookkeeper

in a bank. The bride wore a blue ensemble with blue accessories

for her going away costume.

The Sunday event was preceded by several pre-nuptial functions in the bride's honor and the Williams home was open house last week to numerous friends from away.

Mrs. Bergy was graduated from the Shepherd high school and Central State Teachers College before beginning her career as teacher six years ago in Ionia, where she has since been employed in the schools and where the romance that culminated with the Sunday wedding had its inception. She is socially popular here.
 
 
 
 

From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated June 27, 1935)

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.

Perry and Emma L. Allen, 74 and 67 years old respectively, and residents of Shepherd for forty-four years with the exception of four years spent in Georgia, guietly observed Sunday, May 6, the passing of the 5Oth anniversary of their wedding. Their son, Harveir Allen, and wife of Elwell took dinner with them. Three other sons and two daughters are living.

Perry Allen and Emma L. Grubaugh said their vows near Bridgeville, Gratiot county, May 6, 1883. Both are in comparatively good health and have good prospects for many more anniversaries.

Mr. Allen is the Central Michigan clog dancing champion and is known as a musician and entertainer who is identified with the Lumberjacks' orchestra and entertainment group that has its headquarters in Alma.

Of interest to many in the Shepherd community, will be an account taken from the Santa Ana (Calif.) Daily Register of January 2, of the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. McFarren. Mr. and Mrs. McFarren are pioneers of the Shepherd community.

Mr. McFarren was born in Leslie, Michigan, coming to Shepherd with his parents when two years old. Mrs. McFarren is the sister of Mrs. Nancy McFarren whose late husband was a brother of F. A. McFarren. It was in the home of Nancy McFarren and her husband that Mr. and Mrs. F. A. McFa.rren met for the inception of their life romance. The article in Santa Ana’s newspaper, accompanied by splendid cuts of Mr. and Mrs. McFarren follows:

"During a celebration of their golden wedding anniversary New Year's Day in their home, 412 Last Chesnut street, Mr. and Mrs. Fenner A. McFarren took part in a wedding ceremony reminiscent of the service at which they were married 50 years ago in Meadville, Pennsylvania. The bride was the former Miss Ada Anderson.

Joining the hosts in the observance were all of their sons and daughters and families, including Mr. and Mrs.W. C. McFarren and daughters, Genevive and Lenore, and son William, Dr. and Mrs. H. G. Huffman and daughters, BettyAnn and Harriet La Rue, Santa Ana, Mr. and Mrs. D.McFarren and sons, Robert and Donald and daughter, Patricia Louise of Anaheim, Dr. and Mrs. John B. Cluley and daughter Betty Jean, Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Ray and daughter Karen Ghlee, Mr. and Mrs. George B. Crawford and sons, Donald, James, and Robert of Long Beach, Mr. and Mrs. Maddox Clegg of Huntington Beach, and two families of cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Wilson, Santa Ana.

Guests assembled in the McFarren home at 12:30 o'clock yesterday. The hosts renewed their wedding vows before an altar lighted with tapers decorated with golden flowers. Maddox Clegg officiated at the ceremony during which the bridegroom and his bride were attended by Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Wilson. Mrs. Mc Farren was given away by her grandson, Donald J. Crawford. Harriet La Rue and Patricia Louise Mc Farren were the flower girls. The bride wore a velvet gown in the same rich plum shade as the wedding frock fifty years ago. She had a corsage bouquet of gardenias.

Robert and Donald McFarren played cornet and trombone duets, 'I Love You Truly' and 'Down the River of Golden Dreams'. Lenore McFarren read an original poem to commemorate the occasion.

Following the ceremony, the couple was showered with gifts. Motion pictures of the party were taken by Dr. Huffman.

During the last course of an early afternoon dinner, Mrs. Mc Farren cut a green and gold wedding cake which was served with ice cream molds of bride and bridegroom design. There was group singing of 'Their Golden Wedding Day'. Some of the afternoon was given over to reminiscing of early days gone by.

Miss Ada Anderson was a school teacher at the time of her marriage to Mr. Mc Farren in 1885. The couple lived in Michigan, in which state Mr. Mc Farren owned some of the most modern farms in the locality of Shepherd. He devoted some time to stock raising. Mr. and Mrs. Mc-Farren spent several winters in Georgia, and in November 1919 came to Santa Ana with intentions of visiting here. However, they decided to make this city their home. With the exception of one year spent in Pasadena, they have lived in this city since that time.

In May, Mrs. McFarren celebrated her 73rd birthday anniversary. Mr. Mc Farren was 75 years old in October. Both are associated with the First Baptist church.
 
 

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newsparer unknown.

Hand dated February 16, 1893

Married on Monday Feb. 13, at the Catholic church in Summerton, by Father Haden, Emmett A. Murphy of this village and Miss Tellie Fanning of Coe township.

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated November 12, 1931)

The wedding of Neil Courtright and Miss Rose Roberts, daughter of Ed Roberts of Isabella township, took place Sunday November 1, at the parsonage of the Church of Christ. Rev.E. Church performed the marriage ceremony.

Following the ceremony a dinner was served at the bride’s home to the family and a few friends.
 
 

From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Hand dated January 19, l931.)
 
 

Saturday, at Sacred Heart rectory, occurred the wedding of James Knapp, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Knapp of Marlette and Miss May Grisdale of Deerfield township. Rev. J. A. Mulvey was the officiating clergyman.

Mr. Knapp is athletic director and teacher in the Shepherd schools and the bride has been one of the clerks in the office of register of deeds for sometime.

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.

The Pontiac Dailv Press of March 28, contains the following article of interest to many readers of the Isabella County Republican:

"Miss Marjorie Jeanette Winn, daughter of Mrs. Jean Winn, became the bride of Robert Arnold Garber, son of Mr. and Mrs. 0. F. Class, of Stienherd, at a quiet ceremony taking place at the First Presbyterian church Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Rev. William H. Marbach read the service.

"The bride was lovely in a gown of skipper blue crepe fashioned with a V neckline edged with bands of crepe caouglit in front with a black jade and rhinestone pin and coming to a point in back. The gown had deep cuffs of ecrue lace and full godets set in each side of the skirt, and the narrow belt had a buckle of black jade and rhinestones. she wore a matching hat of panar@alac having the double brim edge with horse-hair, and slippers of blue kid and watersnake, Her flowers were Ophelia roses.

"Miss Margaret Stewart, as bridesmaid, wore a gown of printed crepe in brown and yellow, having a velvet girdle. Her hat was of brown straw and felt and she wore brown slippers and carried pink sweet peas.

"After a short wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Garber will reside in Shepherd. "

Moody and Garber, funeral directors, who recently established themselves in business in an attractive location on Shepherd's business street. They will reside in the Adams apartment.

The Pontiac daily contained an attractive two column cut of the bride in the issue that carried the above account of the wedding.

Miss Vivian Struble, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lafe Struble, became the bride of Sam Barker of Flint at 10:30 am Thursday, Rev. Langman of the Central Christian Church of Flint, officiating. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cole, the latter a sister of the bride.

Mrs. Barker was graduated from the Shepherd high school and has been teaching in Birmingham, Michigan.

Mr. and Mrs. Barker are enjoying a short trip to Niagara Falls and in Canada. They will make their home at 2638 Catherine boulevard, Flint. Many friends of the Shepherd community will extend heartiest best wishes and congratulations.

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. -Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated 1929.)

On Tuesday, April 2, occurred the marriage of Miss Ethel Alnora, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Drake of Shepherd, and Chester Price Owens of Shepherd. After the ceremony, a wedding supper was served by the bride’s mother to the near relatives. Mrs. Owens will be remembered as one of Shepherd's high school girls. The happy couple have many friends who wish them a life of happiness and prosperity.
 
 

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.

Mr. Alphoneus Murphy and Miss Viola Bush of Alma were married by Fr. McCann at St. Mary's church, Alma, Wed. morning.

Hand dated June 25, 1925

Burk-Fickle

Miss Bernice Burk and Mr. Hollis Fickle went to Fremont last Saturday and were married by Rev. Ellinger. They were accompanied by Marie Fickle, sister of the groom and Eugene Burk, brother of the bride.

Willard Scheigh and Miss Freda Salisbury were married in the Methodist Episcopal parsonage Friday, Jan. 23, 1925.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Newspaper unknown Hand dated Dec. 31, 1925
 
 

Mies Jennie Swartz, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Peter Swartz, of St. Louis and Mr. Mahlon Stahl son of Mr. / Mrs. K. Stahl of St. Louis. Were married at the Christian Church parsonage Tuesday afternoon, Rev. S. W. Kimberling officiating.

Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Rhule celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary at their farm home south of Shepherd last week.

Among the guests were Richard Rhule and wife of Coleman, parents of Mr. Rhule, Ray Rhule and, wife and Clifford Rhule and family also of Coleman, Clifford Johnson and wife, parents of Mrs. Rhule, Charles Wilsey and family, and Guy Stapleton and family.

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated Nov. 12, 1925)

Floyd C. Brattin of Shepherd and Miss Hazel Harrington of Albion were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents, at high noon Saturday, November 7th.

The groom was accompanied by a best man and two groomsmen, and the bride was attended by a maid of honor and two brides-maids. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Alfred Way, pastor of the First Methodist church of Albion, the ring service being employed. The bride was attired in a gown of white satin and carried a shower bouquet of roses.

About 60 guests were present. Catharine Johns of Muskegon sang two solos before the wedding march.

A three course dinner was served: and the bridal couple left for the Brattin cottage at Lake George, where they are honeymooning for a week before coming to occupy the Brattin home in Shepherd for the winter while F.J. Brattin and wife are in California.

Those from Shepherd to attend the wedding were F.J. Brattin and wife, parents of the groom, H.A. Brattin and wife and son, Harry Jr., and Mrs. C.C. Field.

Last Friday evening about forty of the friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Ashworth gathered at their home and gave them a pleasant surprise, the occasion being their 30th wedding anniversary. "Kit" and "Baldy, as they were familiarly known by their friends surely were surprised when they returned home and found the "gang" waiting for them. While Mrs. Ashworth was speechless, Ed never lacks something to say.

The wedding vows were renewed with Harry Brattin acting as the parson, and Frances Gibbs as ring bearer. Mrs. C.H. Estee who was present when the original ceremony was performed 30 years ago, acted as bride's maid. They were presented with a silk bedspread as a token of remembrance from their friends. Cards and other games and contests were employed as entertainment and in the wee small hours, all departed for home promising to be back in another 30 year th renew the occasion.
 
 

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl, no newspaper named,

parents, D.T. Servose and wife, Saturday Nov. llth at 11:00 in the presence of the immediate relatives.

They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Dale Ashworth, Rev. Broxholm officiating.

The young people are well known in this vicinity and have the best wishes of a large circle of friends for a long and prosperous life.

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.

Benjamin Allen, a very successful and most able teacher in the rural schools of Isabella coungty during the last four years, was united in marriage to Bertha Begerow of Lake Odessa, Michigan, November 27, at high noon. The ring service was used.

Mrs. Allen has taught in Ionia county the past four years and is now engaged in teaching at Saranac. They will both continue teaching until spring, and will then make their home in Mt. Pleasant where they will carry on work at the Normal.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Allen are highly respected young people with Christian ideals, and most hearty wishes for success and happiness is extended to them by their friends.

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated in pencil July 24, 1924).

at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Struble, when their daughter, Lena Belle Struble, was married to Donald Harold Haskell of Muskegon. The ceremony was performed in front of a decorated fireplace. Miss Struble was dressed in white georgette trimmed with lace, while the groom wore the conventional black. Miss Marion Hanson of Grayling carried the ring in a red rose. After the ceremony a splendid wedding breakfast was served in the dining room, after which the bride and groom journeyed to Lake George for the week-end accompanied by G.L. Stanton and Miss Anne Waters of Muskegon. They will be at home at 256 Terrace Street, Muskegon, after ten days.

Miss Struble is well known in this community and has attended Albion college and the Central Normal School at Mt Pleasant. Mr. Haskell has been working at Muskegon for the past two and one-half years, except for a few months this past year. He enlisted in the World War from his home in Lincoln, Maine, and was the first volunteer from his county to enlist and was fulfilling duty as a gunner at the battle of Chateau Thierrs when he was wounded.

The out-of-town guests were: C.L. Stanton and Miss Anne Waters of Muskegon, Mr. and Mrs. E.S. Hanson and family of Grayling, Miss Marcella Reynolds of Gladwin; Miss Francis Field played during the ceremony and Miss Olive Field and Elizabeth Hudson assisted in the breakfast. Mrs. Katherine Broxholm and Miss Helen Estee were also in attendance at the wedding.

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.

Charles Ursel Converse and Esther Ernestine Cornell were united in marriage Saturday afternoon at the Christian parsonage by their pastor, S. LeGrange Randall. The witnesses stood up with them under the wedding arch, only the immediate friends being present. The newly-weds are both well known young people.

Henry Ardner and Alma Mathews, two of our finest young people, were united in marriage last Saturday evening at the altar of the Jefferson St. Methodist church in Saginaw, by Rev. R.D. Hopkins. Mr. and Mrs. V.B. Waggoner of Saginaw acted as best man and bridesmaid. The bride and bridesmaid carried sweet -peas. The double ring service was used.

They left for a visit at Detroit and other points and will return to Shepherd in about 10 days.

Mrs. Ardner is a graduate of the Ithaca high school and attended Mt. Pleasant Normal and Ferris Institute and has taught a few terms.

Mr. Ardner is a graduate of Shepherd High School and served in the late war.

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated June 14, 1923.)
 
 

Rexford Alleman and Miss Mable Taedtey were married June 8th, Elder Kimberling officiating. They were attended by Clarence Taedtey and Miss Vonna Hann, the beautiful ring service being used.

They are both Shepherd young people and both graduates of Shepherd High School.

Mr. Alleman was a soldier in the World War, and since his return has been farming quite extensively. Mrs. Alleman has been teaching for the past three years. They will be at home to their many friends on their farm south and east of Shepherd where they have already begun housekeeping.

Mr. Milton Stahlaman and Mrs. Guiff were united in marriage at the farm home of the groom just east of the river last Saturday evening, Rev. Broxholm officiating. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Steve Fuller.
 
 

Taken from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.

Printed in Jan. 1920.

Saturday evening at 5:30 the wedding of Ralph Stiles and Gladys Wolfe took place at the parsonage of the Church of Christ. The bride and groom were attended by Denzil Wolde and Lorretia Whitney.

The happy young couple expect to make their home in Detroit.

Taken from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.

Hand-dated 1920.

Wm. Reynolds of Shepherd and Mrs. Etta Shattuck of Lansing were married at the M.E. parsonage in the latter city on Thursday, Dec.2.

Mr. Reynolds returned to Shepherd Saturday with his bride, where they will make their future home.

Taken from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown. -Hand-dated Jan. lst, 1920.

A very pretty wedding was solemnized at St. Vincent de Paul’s church at Shepherd Monday morning when Miss Jennie L. Conroy, was united in marriage with Phil H. Servoss, Rev. Fr. Mulvey performing the ceremony.

The bride was dressed in a very pretty traveling suit of blue tricotine and was attended by Miss Agnes Thurston of Vernon, who also wore a suit of blue. The groom wore the conventional black and was attended by John Conroy, brother of the bride.

After the ceremony a very dainty wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Servoss left on the afternoon train for a short wedding trip in the southern part of the state, after which they will be at home to their friends on their farm in Chippewa township.

Taken from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown. Hand-dated May 13, 1920.

The young couple were accompanied by Mr. Francis Fairchild and Miss Helen Doty. The bride was attired in a grey Crepe-de-Chene gown.

The bride attended the Shepherd high school and has been teaching two years. This year she taught at the Bohannon District school.

Mr. and Mrs. Bohannon will make their home at the Bohannon farm north of Pleasant Valley.
 
 

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.)

Frank Harry, who is employed by F. A. Worthington, and Miss Helen Smith of Holly, Michigan, were quietly married last Saturday evening at Ithaca by Robert Arnold, justice of the peace. Mr. and Mrs. Harry are making their home in the Fox apartments on Wright avenue. Friends here extend congratulations and best wishes.

Taken from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated June 10, 1920.

Married Saturday evening.

On Saturday evening a quiet wedding was celebrated at the parsonage of the Church of Christ, when Ellis Harrison of Clare, and Miss Irene Maxine Barber of Shepherd were married by the Rev. Thos. H. Rella.

Anna Koyl scrapbook. Newspaper unknown. Hand-dated Nov- 5i 1931-

Diana Herring, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Herring, of Shepherd, who has not yet attained her 16th birthday, and Wayne Barton, 19, living midway between Mt. Pleasant and Midland on M 20 have admitted, according to relatives that they eloped to Angola, Ind., April 16 of this year, where they were married.

At the time the girl was attending the high school in Mt. Pleasant, where her parents lived until they moved to Shepherd in July. They are now residing in the A.J. Gibbs residence. Mr. Herring is an oil rigging builder.

After being married the young couple returned to their homes, relatives say and not until recently did the girl confess to her mother that the ceremony had been performed. Mrs. Herring informed the grooms parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Barton, of the runaway match and it is said that parents on both sides have accepted the facts with resignation.

Mrs. Wayne Barton is now staying at the home of his parents and it is understood they will soon move to Ypsilanti to reside. He is the driver of a caterpillar tractor.

Mr. and Mrs. Herring had lived in Mt. Pleasant about two years prior to their removal to Shepherd.

Anna Koyl scrapbook. Newspaper unknown. Hand-dated Mar. 8, 1928.

Miss Louise Worthington, a well known and popular Shepherd girl, and Kenneth Boomer of Grand Rapids, were united in marriage Saturday evening at the Christian parsonage by Rev. Vanetter.

The young people left Sunday night and expect to make their home in Flint.
 
 

Anna Koyl scrapbook. Newspaper unknown. Hand-dated June 26,

1928.
 
 

After the ceremony the couple had dinner at the home of the groom's parents and in the early afternoon they left for Detroit.

Anna Koyl scrapbook. Newspaper unknown. Hand-dated Sept. 16, 1920.

Ernest Fenby of Alma and Miss Myrtle Anthony, of Midland, were united in marriage Wednesday afternoon by the Rev. Yinger, at the latter’s home in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Anthony accompanied the bride and groom.

Underneath is St. Louis Leader.

Anna Koyl scrapbook. Newspaper unknown. Tiand-dated July 28, 1932.
 
 

Leslie Freeman of Shepherd and Miss Vivian Girven of Forest Hill were united in marriage last week Tuesday in Mt. Pleasant. For the present they are living with her parents.

Anna Koyl scrapbook. Newspaper unknown. Hand-dated-1932.
 
 

Srecial to the State journal.
 
 

Wacousta Dec. l8, 1932 Irvin Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Gilbert Miller of Lansing and Miss Leila Margaret Bell of Shepherd, were united in marriage at the parsonage in Wacousta Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock, the Rev. F.G. Wright officiating.
 
 

Anna Koyl scrapbook. Newspaper unknown.

Hand-dated Feb. 4, 1932.

Daniel A. Moats, sexton of Salt River cemetery, and Mrs. Lyle Sullivan, who has been residing with her sons, who have been working the U.A. Foutch farm southeast of Shepherd, were united in marriage by the Rev. W.S. Phillips Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The ceremony was performed at the M.E. parsonage. Her son Harold J. Sullivan and his daughter .Mrs. J.H. Palver, stood up with the bride and groom.

Mr. and Mrs. Moats will reside on the Foutch farm until the middle of February, when a sale will be held and then move to his home east of Salt River corners. Their many friends in the community extend hearty congratulations and best wishes.

Hand -dated Sept. 8, 1932. Anna Koyl scrapbook.

Newspaper unknown.

Byron Travis, well known here as an automobile mechanic at the Chevrolet garage of Jack Arndt, and Miss Cecelia Roberts of Parnell were united in marriage at the Catholic church in Parnell early Monday morning (Labor Day). Mr. Travis returned to his duties Wednesday. The young couple will reside in the apartment over the Glen Oren store.

Mrs. Travis is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P.J. Roberts, until several years ago, residents of this community Their many friends here are extending to Mr. and Mrs. Travis their hearty congratulations and best wishes.

Anna Koyl scrapbook. Newspaper unknown.

Hand-dated Oct. 21, 1920.

Mr. Chester E. Wonch of Olean, New York was united in marriage to Miss Goldie Reynolds of Shepherd, Saturday, Oct. 16, at 3 pm in Mrs. Armstrong's home on Orchard Ave.

The ring ceremony was used. The parlor was decorated with flowers and bunting.

The bride and groom were attended by Wm. Reynolds and Mrs. Harry. The bride was attired in blue silk and georgette.

After the ceremony a luncheon was served. The bride and groom left the same afternoon for their home in Olean, N.Y., where Mr. Wonch is working on the railroad.

Hand-dated Oct. 22, 1931. NewspaDer unknown. Anna Koyl scrapbook.

Orin E. White and Miss Lydia Young, well known Shepherd residents, stole a march on thei4 friends when they were quietly married Sunday afternoon, Oct. 18, at 2:30 by the Rev. W.S. Phillips, of the M.E. church at the home of the bride's brother, John Young in Riverdale.
 
 

From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl, no publication named.

Hand dated in pencil 1926

Roy Netzley, son of Jacob Netzley of Coe and Miss Bernice Sharrar, daughter of Melvin Sharrar of St. Louis, were married at the Christian parsonage by Rev. Kimberling, Monday evening. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bush who were married the same evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Netzley will make their home at a farm near Coe.
 
 

From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl, no publication named. Hand dated in pencil April 15, 1926
 
 

Miss Winifred Tibbils and Joseph Doran of Grand Rapids were united in marriage April 8th at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tibbils.

Adelburt Huber and Rhea Purvis were married at St. Louis Sunday by Rev. I.W. Kimberling. After the ceremony, they returned to the home of the bride's parents where dinner was served to the immediate relatives.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Huber are graduates of St. Louis high school and the groom is one of Midland county's most successful young teachers.

Their many friends join in wishing them a long and happy life.

Friends in Shepherd have received announcements of the marriage in Mishawaka, Ind., Saturday, August 6, 1932, of Raymond 0. Nash, until last fall superintendent for several years of the schools of Shepherd, and Miss Rachel F. Williams, until this spring a teacher of the fifth and sixth grades here.

Miss Williams is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Burt C. Williams of Laingsburg. The romance which had its culmination in the wedding was begun while both were instructors here.

Mr. and Mrs. Nash were guests last Sunday night of Mr. and Mrs. James Knapp in Shepherd. They went to Flint where Mr. Nash will serve the next school year in the capacity of principal of the Hoover school,

He won his B.A. Degree at Central State Teachers' College this summer. Their many friends extend hearty congratulations and best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Nash.

From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl 1926
 
 

A quiet wedding was solemnized at St. Louis Sunday, May 2nd, where Miss Grace Kinney of Alma became the bride of Mr. George Megiveron of Lansing. Rev. I.W. Kimberling, who performed the ceremony, used the beautiful ring service.

The bride, charming in pink flowered georgette with blond hose and pumps, was attended by Miss Elizabeth Putnam of Alma, while Mr. Alvin Myers of Lansing acted as best man.

Following the ceremony, a three course dinner was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Wetherbee of Alma. The table was beautifully decorated with sweet peas and smilax. Guests at the dinner included Mr. and Mrs. W B. V. Wetherbee of Shepherd, grandparents of the groom.

Mr. and Mrs. Megiveron will make their home in Lansing, where Mr. Megiveron is employed in the Reo factory and from which institution he is to receive a master mechanic degree in a few months.

from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl

A quiet wedding took place at Summerton church, Tuesday morning, when Miss Esther Kirkconnell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kirconnell, and John Murray of this village were united in marriage. The bride was prettily attired in a gray georgette gown embroidered in blue, with coat and hat to match, and was attended by Agnes Murray, sister of the groom. Charles Murray, a brother, acted as best man. After the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. Fr. McNiel, a wedding breakfast was served at the home of William Murray. Mr. and Mrs. Murray drove to Pontiac for, a couple of days with the bride's brother, Andrew Kirkconnell. Their many friends extend best wishes.

Hand dated in pencil April 22, 1926. No newspaper named.

Mr. Raymond Brickner and Miss Leafa Munson were united in marriage September 21, 1926, at the parsonage in St. Louis, by Rev. Pegg.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Brickner are well known young people of this vicinity who have been receiving the congratulations of their many friends.

Earl E. Myers, son of John Myers, and Miss Luella Richmond, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Richmond of this city, were married at the Christian church parsonage Tuesday afternoon. Rev. I.W. Kimberling performed the ceremony. The bridal couple were attended by the grooms brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Clare Myers.

They left immediately on a motor trip through northern from the scrapbook of Anna, Koyl 1925

Miss Ione Myers of Shepherd and Mr. Manley Davis of St. Louis were united in marriage Wednesday evening July 29th at the M. E. Parsonage at Shepherd by Rev. E. Mayhew, pastor of the Pleasant Valley church.

The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Lucille Myers, and the groom by his brother, William E. Davis. They have the best wishes of their many friends.
 
 

From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl

No publication named Hand dated June 12, 1930

There were two pretty weddings in the Walton family last week. Friday, Miss Hilda, daughter of Fred Walton, was united in marriage to Earl Mester of Detroit, the wedding taking place at the home of Rev. Mayhew in Mt. Pleasant. Miss Ella Schelke acted as bridesmaid and Mr. Carrol Crawford officiated as best man, the ring service being used. After the ceremony, breakfast was served by Mrs. Horn in Mt. Pleasant. They then left for Springfield, Ill. to visit the groom's parents.

Saturday morning, Miss Marjorie Walton, daughter of Charley Walton and wife, was united in marriage to Ralph Lee in the Catholic church in Shepherd. Miss Monica O'Connor of Detroit acted as bridesmaid and Billie Walton, brother of the bride, acted as best man. After a chicken wedding breakfast, they left on a motor trip to Los Angeles, Calif. to be gone about six months.
 
 

From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl

No newspaper named Hand dated in pencil June 20, 1930

Saturday morning June 14, at nine o'clock at St. Patrick's church here, occurred a very pretty wedding, when Ursula Kilbride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Kilbride, was united in marriage to Gene Roberts.

Miss Kilbride, attired in blue chiffon and carrying a bouquet of lilies and snapdragons, was attended by her sister, Miss Helen Kilbride, who was attired in white chiffon and carried a bouquet of snapdragons. The best man was John Roberts, brother of the groom. The pretty ceremony was pronounced by Rev. R.A. Dark, pastor.

Following the ceremony a breakfast was served by the bride's mother. Close relatives of the two families were guests. The table was tastily decorated with white snapdragons.

Many beautiful and valuable gifts were bestowed on the happy couple as they left for their new home, with the hearty good wishes of relatives and friends.
 
 

from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl

Wednesday, March 23rd, John Gimmey and Helen Hollenbeck both of Shepherd were united in marriage. They will live on a farm near Shepherd.

Miss Bertha Thorpe were united in marriape the ring service being used.

They will live on a farm East of the city.

Alvah Leonard Metcalf and Jessie Mae Hetherington were united in marriage, together with Verne E. Hetherington and Miss Mary W. Humphrey. The ring service was used. These young people will retake their homes on farms near Winn.

Saturday morning March 16th, George Lockwood and Miss Mildred Church were united in marriage. The ring service was used. They will live on a farm northwest of the city.
 
 

From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl

No publication named Dated by hand in pencil Dec. 29, 1921
 
 

A double wedding occurred at the home of Charles Walling on Christmas Eve, when Arlesta Walling and Dale Caldwell, and Frances Childs and Arza Mullet were united in marriage by Rev. A.L. Mullet. We wish them a long life and much happiness.

No newspaper named Hand dated 1922

From Scrapbook of Anna Koyl

No newspaper name Hand Dated Aug. 10, 1922

P.H. Estee who resides west of Shepherd and Mrs. Jessie LaPaugh of Sumner township, Gratiot Co., were united in marriage at the Presbyterian manse in Ithaca, Friday evening Aug. 4th.

Taken from the scrapook of Anna Iroyl. Newspaper unknown. Hand dated Nov. 4, 1915.

APuiet wedding occurred at the @I.E. parsonage at 11:00 o'clock Saturday evening when Zelpha, the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Coon, and Fred M. the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Stilgenbauer, were united in marriage.

Rev. C.E. Davis used the ring ceremony in pronouncing the words that made the couple man and wife. The were accompanied by Russell Stilgenbauer, cousin of the groom, and Mae Coon, sister of the bride, as best man and bride's maid.

The bride was handsomely gowned in cream satin, trimmed with fur and silver lace, and the groom wore the conventional black.

After the ceremony the bridal party repaired to the home of the bride where a wedding dinner eas served to immediate relatives, the house being prettily decorated for the occasion.

The bride and groom are spending a short honeymoon hunting in the vicinity of Houghton Lake and on their return will make thier home with the bride's parents until spring, when Mr. Stilgenbauer I&xpects to build.

*th Mr. and Mrs. Stilgenbauer are among Shepherd's most popular young people, Mr. Stilgenbauer being in the furniture and undertaking business here and Mrs. Stdlgenbauer has been a lifelong resident of our village and has for some time been employed as sales lady in J.Tl. Struble's store.

They embark upon the matrimonial sea with bright prospects and the best wishes of many friends for a bon voyage.

Taken from the scrapbook of Ani,@ &oyl. Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated May 20, 1915-

A very quiet wedding occurred at the Methodist Parsonage last evening at 8:00, when Mr. Ed Howe and Miss Till Hokemeyer were united in holy bonds of matrimony. Rev. C.E. Davis officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Howe are popular young people of Shepherd and will continue to make this village their home.

Shepherd Couple Wed --- To Make Home in Saginaw

Taken from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown. Hand dated Aug. 27, 1914. ,

Miss Mazie Johnson, eldest daughter of Mrs. Nettie Johnson,, and Lee Thomas, both of Shepherd, were quietly married at St. Louis yesterday Rev. Ford of that place officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas will make their home in Saginaw, where Mr. Thomas has employment.

The Alpha class of the Christian Sunday school gave a miscellaneous shower in their honor Wednesday evening of last week at the home of Miss Marion Walker. There were twenty-four present to enjoy the occasion. The bride-to-be was the recipient of many beautiful presents.

Mrs. Thomas has been an earnest worker in the Christian church at Shepherd and will be greatly missed by a wide circle of friends. The best wishes of the friends of both bride and groom are extended to them.

Taken from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown. Hand dated April 2, 1914.

Mrs. Mary McMacken of this city and Mr. Henry Stilgenbaur living near Shepherd, were quietly married Saturday at high noon at the home of the bride on South Normal, Rev. Murray of the Christian church officiating. Only a few relatives and immediate friends were present to witness the ceremony. A three course wedding dinner was served at the home of Mrs. Stilgenbaur's nephew, M.L. Billings, after which Mr. and Mrs. Stilgenbaur went to their home near Shepherd. Both are highly respected and the best wishes of their many friends are extended to them.

Miss Kate Ebnie of Alma and Donald Myers of Shepherd were quietly married Monday evening of this week at nine o'clock at the parsonage of the M.E. church in Henderson, Shiawassee county by Rev. Ralph Woodard, pastor of the church. They were attended by Miss Lucille Myers and Byron Travis, both of Shepherd. They left on a wedding trip to Fort Wayne, Ind., expecting to return the last of the week.

Mr. Myers has always lived in St. Louis. His bride is a graduate of the high school in St. Louis.

Laurice Stebelton and Wallace Barr were married Sat., July 2, in Mt. Pleasant by Rev. Mayhew at the parsonage of the Methodist church. For the present they plan to live at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Barr. A reception was held for the newly-weds Friday night at the home of her mother, Mrs. Guy Stebelton. The evening was spent in playing progressive pedro, Mrs. Julia Ruhle and George Williams winning high awards. Frances Jean Burke and Max Stebelton were consoled. The bride received many pretty and useful gifts. Ice cream and wafers were served, after which each guest was treated to a cigar or candy.
 
 

From the Scrap Book of Anna Koyl

no source listed

dates hand dated, Aug. 21, 1930
 
 

The country home of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Clifton was the scene for a very pretty wedding, Wednesday, Aug. 20th. At eight o'clock in the evening their niece, Madge Ione Johnson, was united in marriage with Wesley Miles Ware.

The ceremony was performed by the bride's uncle, Mr. Perry C. Clifton.

Simplicity and quaintness were the impressive notes of the ceremony. Baskets of garden flowers were arranged about the room and the vows were spoken under a. lovely arch of wood fern and flowers.

Mrs. Ware is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.A. Johnson of Alma. She is a graduate of Central State Teachers College and has been teaching in Flint during the last months.

Wesley Miles Ware is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Ware of Pi-tteburg, Kansas, and is a manuel training teacher in the Detroit public schools.

The couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. I.T. Daily of Grand Rapids; Mrs. Daily was formerly Miss Marion Johnson.

At noon Thanksgiving Day, occurred the wedding of Mrs. Mary Ankrom and William Thomas at the home of the bride. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Curch, Christian minister of Mt. Pleasant. Those present were Harry Way, his son Frank and family of west of Alma, a nephew Lawson D. Culver, who has just returned from North Dakota, a niece Margrete Way, who is attending Normal at Ypsilanti, Mrs. Floyd Taylor and daughter Christine of Mt. Pleasant, Miss Curch and a friend of Mt. Pleasant, Mr and Mrs. Burr of Shepherd. After the ceremony, a sumptious dinner was served to eighteen guests. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas are well known and have the best wishes of a host of friends.

Eugene Hurst Field and Donalda Rebecca Servoss were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents D.H. Servoss and wife, Saturday evening, Nov. llth at 11 o'clock in the presence of the immediate relatives. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Dale Ashworth, Rev. Broaholm officiating.

From the Scrap Book of Anna Koyl dates of publication hand written in pencil no names of publication listed

On Sunday- evening, April 14, occurred the marriage of Byron W. Fleming of this village, and Miss Bertha Mae Rice of Alma, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Mayhew at the Methodist parsonage. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Fleming and daughter Isabel, parents and sister of the groom, Mrs. Ada Rice of Alma, mother of the bride, Miss Bernice Rice, twin sister of the bride, and Mr. Robert Anderson comprised the wedding party. After the vows were spoken, the guests returned to the home of the groom where dainty refreshments were served. Mrs. Fleming is a graduate nurse, having recently completed her training at Carney hospital and Mr. Fleming was graduated from the local high school June 1928, and is now employed in Lansing where the happy couple expects to establish a home in the near future.
 
 

Ella Hollenbeck and William Mullet were quietly married at the Andrew Mullet home, April 14th.

On July let, Miss Beatrice Hammond of Alma and Mr. Harold Leonard were united in marriage by Rev. Kimberling at the Kimberling home.

Alta Freeman and Carl Knorr of Detroit were united in marriage last Thursday morning April 22, at the Christian parsonage. They will make their home with the former's parents, Clark Freeman and wife.

Miss Frances Miley, daughter of D.A. Miley and wife, and Mr. Fred Knipp of Ypsilanti were united in marriage at the Congregational church in Detroit last Friday evening.

On Saturday, they left for Louisville, Kentucky, on their wedding trip. Mr. and Mrs. Knipp will be at home to their friends after July lst in Ypsilanti where the groom has a home nicely furnished for his bride.

From the Scrapbook of Anna Koyl

No newspaper mentioned March 10, 1927 hand written in pencil

On Saturday morning, March 5th, occurred the marriage of Harold L. Travis, second son of William Travis and wife of this village, and Miss Bernice Best, daughter of Willis Best and wife of Elwell, at the Christian parsonage in St. Louis, Rev. I.W. Kimberling officiating. They were accompanied by Byron Travis, brother of the groom and Miss Helen Purvis of Lansing. After the ceremony, they returned to Shepherd to the William Travis home where the wedding feast was spread. They left the same afternoon for a short visit at the home of Oakley Best, brother of the bride, at Kingston and with other relatives at Imlay City and Lansing, and will be at home to their friends after March 15, at the Travis farm east of town.

No newspaper mentioned by the date hand written in pencil June 23, 1927

Helen E. Wilson of Mt. Pleasant, daughter C.B. Kidder, also of Mt. Pleasant, were happily united in marriage by Rev. H.B. Johnson of Clare, at the home of the bride, Wednesday, June 15th, at 6 P.M.

Mr. and Mrs. Kidder received their life certificates in June 1924. Mrs. Kidder then taught two years in North Branch and one year in Clare. Mr. Kidder taught science and coached athletics at Gaylord for one year, then became superintendent of schools at Harrison for two years.

The honeymoon trip and vacation will be spent in Chicago. Both are returning to Central State Teachers College to continue their education. Mrs. Kidder will take up music. Mr. Kidder will continue work toward his degree.

The immediate families of the bride and groom, together with Mrs. Minnie L. Doane, Miss Margaret York, Mrs Florence Peters and Mrs. Jacob Kratzs were guests.
 
 

No newspaper name, but hand dated with pencil Aug. 11, 1921

A pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Carroll Saturday, August 6th at 12 o'clock, when their daughter Ella was united in marriage to Mr. Ernest Ardner, a well-known local young man. To the tune of Mendelsohn's Wedding March by Mrs. Ruth Oren, the bridal party led by Rev. E. Mayhew, local pastor, and Bob Rosselit, bearer of the ring, took their places before a bank of ferns and large baskets tied with pink tulle and containing gladioli and baby's breath and the impressive ceremony was performed.

The bride wore a simple dress of pale pink georgette trimmed with silvery lace and carried a shower bouquet of rose buds and baby's breath. The bridesmaid, Miss Mae Brown, of Lansing, wore a beige georgette dress and carried a bouquet of red roses and sweet peas. Mr. William Ardner, brother of the groom, attended as best man.

a three course luncheon was served by Mrs. Viola Weibel (Flint)

Miss Beulah Hazelton, Mrs. Ferne Richmond, Mrs. Gertie

Rosselit, Mrs. Thora Clark and Mrs. Addie Axtell.

Those present included the near relatives and close friends of the bride and groom, nariely: Mr. and Mrs. L. Carroll, parents of the bride; Mrs. Emma Ardner, mother of the groom; Miss Ethel Carroll; Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Ardner and sons William, Henry and Russell; Mrs. and Mr. Henry Ardner, Misses Ida, Hazel and Alma Ardner, Mrs. Josephine Stilgenbauer, and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Stilgenbauer.

Shepherd Business Man Takes to Himself a Bride

Taken from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown. Hand dated Nov. 26, 1914.

Charles Du Bois, one of Shepherd's popular jewelrymen, and his bride returned Thursday evening from Grand Rapids where they were married
 
 

The marriage of George Bates and Ida Raymond took place at the home of Rev. J.A. Rowe, East Michigan street, Mar. 5 (1928 written by hand in pencil on the article). The ceremony was witnessed by Mr. and Mrs. Leo Barz. Mr. and Mrs. Bates will continue to make their home in Mt. Pleasant.

Taken from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated April 19, 1928.

George Kief attended the wedding of his grandson, Lloyd Casner and Miss Dorothy Fortin, Monday morning at Sacred Heart church. Leonard Fortin, brother of the bride, and a cousin, Miss Theresa Neff, of Saginaw stood up with them. A wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents.

Taken from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newsraper unknown.

Hand dated Feb. 28, 1928.
 
 

Claude Anthony and Miss Alice Oswald were united in marriage at Toledo, Ohio, Tuesday, Feb. 14th.

Mr. Anthony is a well known Shepherd young man and Miss Oswald was a resident of Alma.

The newly weds returned from Toledo Monday and for the present will make their home in Shepherd.

Taken fron the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown. F,and-dated Jan. 26, 1928.
 
 

Esther Almira Childs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Childs, who reside southeast of town, and Paul D. Eisenhauer of Farwell were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents at high noon, Tuesday January 24. Rev. Vannetter of the Christian church at Shepherd officiating.

Only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties were present. A wedding dinner was served following the ceremony.

The young people will be at home to their friends after January 28 in Farwell.

PRETTY HOTEL WEDDING HELD FOR PORTIA PITTS AND WILLIAM SHEPHERD

Taken from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown. Hand-dated Apr. 24, 1928.

A simple but prettily appointed home wedding took place Saturday evening when Portia, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P.H. Pitts of this city, spoke her marriage vows with William Shepherd before Rev. C.B. Hawkins, in the presence of the immediate families and a few close friends. The bridegroom has his home all in readiness and following a short honeymoon they will make their home on the Shepherd farm, north and east of Shepherd.

Taken from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl--Hand dated

Apr. 18, 1928. Newspaper unknown.

Joe Southard Easter Sunday at two o'clock, when their daughter, Violet Edessa, and Guy Melvon Kindig, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Kindig were united in marriage, Rev. M.C. Vanneter officiating.

and carried Easter Lillies. She was attended by her sister, Miss Agnes Southard, who wore a dress of pink and carried white carnations. The groom was attended by Kenneth R. Hummell.

After the ceremony the guests, which consisted only of the immediate relatives of the bride and groom, were served to a sumptuous dinner.

Both bride and groom are well known and very highly respected young people of our community; both interested workers in the Christian church, and have the best wished of their many friends. They will make their home on the Kindig farm one mile west of town, which was in readiness for them to go to housekeeping at once.

WED FOR SIXTY YEARS

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stump Celebrate Their Wedding Anniversary

From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl--hand dated Nov. 22, 1928. Newspaper unknown.

At the hone of their youngest son, C B Stump of Shepherd, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stump celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary Sunday, Nov. 18th.

Mrs Stump was born in VanViert county, Ohio, Aug.20, 1850, and Mr. Stump in Pickaway county, Ohio on Sept. 9, 1844. Mr. Stump moved with his parents to Vanlilert county in 1851 locating three miles south of Van Wert, where he lived for fifty years.

Mr. and Mrs. Stump were united in marriage in 1868. To this union were born nine children, six of whom are living. In 1903 Mr. and Mrs. Stump moved to a farm one-half mile west of Shepherd, where they lived until they took up their residence in Shepherd.

Those present at the anniverary were, C.B. Stump wife and daughter, Frances, H.E. Rosselit, wife and sons, John and Robert, and Miss Grace Stump, all of Shepherd; F.E. Runnion, wife, and son, Harold, of VanWert, Ohio; D.R. Price, wife and children, Floyd and Evelyn, of Ohio City, Ohio; Carl Smalley, wife and children, Lucy Bell and James, of Toledo, Ohio; and Donald Stump, wife and daughter, Marilyn Jean of Saginaw, Mich.

Mr. and Mrs. Stump were the recipients of several appropiate gifts in honor of the occasion.

Taken from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown. Hand-dated Oct. 14, 1917.

A quiet wedding occurred at the home of the bride in this vi3.lage last Tuesday evening at eight o'clock, when Rev. Dewey pronounced the words that united in marriage Miss Eva Keith and Mr. Thos. Hannett, only the immediate relatives of the bride being present.

Both are pioneers of Isabella county, Miss Kieth having taught school in this vicinity for the past thirty years and Mr. Hannett has for years been one of our substantial citizens. They have the best wishes of a large circle of friends for future happiness and prosperity.

They left the following morning for a trip to Buffalo and expect to return in about a week, where they are assured a hearty welcome.
 
 

Taken from the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newapaper unknown. Hand dated July 5, 1917.

Saturday evening last at the Presbyterian church, at six o'clock, Rev. Joseph Green spoke the impressive words that made Roy E. Stickle and Miss Gertrude Struble husband and wife.

The church was beautifully decorated with ferns and flowers and Miss Hazel Smith played Mendelssohn's wedding search on the organ. The ring service was used and the young couple were attended by Bruce Vowels of this city and Miss Edith Griswold of Harvard, Mich. After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served to the guests in the church basement.

The guests present were Mr. and Mrs. L.S. Stickle, father and mother of the groom; Miss Tila and Ralph Stickle, brother and sister of the groom; Mrs. Mary J, Stickle and Mrs. Thorn, each grandmother of the groom: Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Ferris parents of the bride; Miss Coral Struble, sister of the bride; Mrs. Phillip Brownson and Mrs. Lucretia. Sharp, of Massachusetts; Mrs. James Maybee, Miss Hazel Smith and Mrs. J.H. Green.

The groom was employed in the Normal drug and book store for some time and the bride has been teaching in the Owosso schools the past year and is a graduate of the city high school and Normal and both young people have a large circle of friends who wish them much happiness. They will make their home in Alma.

Miss Marguerite McDonald, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McDonald, and Vernon Caszatt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Caszatt were quietly married at the parsonage of the Baptist church in Mt. Pleasant Monday morning of this week by his brother, Paul Caszatt.

The young couple are residing in Shepherd where a furnished home awaited the. Both are identified with well known Lincoln township families. Caszatt attended high school in Shepherd and would have graduated this year, but he gave up his course to accept employment. He has a position with the Roosevelt Oil company. Many friends of the young couple will wish them success and happiness.

Anna Koyl scrapbook. Newspaper unknown hand-dated April l1, l934

A pretty wedding was solemnized with full nuptial high mass in St. Vincent de Paul church in Shepherd Tuesday morning at 8:30, uniting Rita Mary Maas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Maas, who reside just south of the village, with Elton H. McClintic, son of Mr. And Mrs. A. V. McClintic.

The Rev. Fr. Joseph J. Tienige officiated in the presence of about 100. The contracting couple was attended by the bride's sister and brother, Miss A1ice and Richard Maas. Both bride and bridesmaid were charmingly gowned in blue creme.

at the bride’s home to members of the immediate family. A huge wedding cake was the table centerpiece. The happy couple left after dinner on a trip to Lansing. They will reside on a farm of his uncle, Virgil Hill McClintic, near Shepherd, whree the groom has been managing.

Mrs. McClintic was educated in the Shepherd schools and Mr. McClintic was graduated from the high school here in 1930. Many friends of these highly esteemed young people wish them -prosperity and much joy in their wedded career.

Anna Koyl ScrapBook Newspaper unknown. Hand dated 1934

Friends here have been notified of the Marriage June 24, of Kenneth Ruhle son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Ruhle of Shepherd, to Miss Retha Black, daughter of James Black of Fenwick, Michigan. The ceremony was performed at the Methodist Parsonage in Sheridan, Michigan.

(From the scrapbook of Anna Koyl. Newspaper unknown.

Hand dated 1934.)

A popular young couple identified with well known families of this community were quietly married Sunday morning, June 24, at 9:45 at the Parsonage of the Shepherd Church of Christ, when the Rev. V. H. Bell read the ring service uniting Miss Caroline Vautrin, living northeast of town, with Franklin Switzer, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Switzer, residing northwest of the village.

The bride's parents and grandparents were the only other witnesses. Mr. And Mrs. Switzer left soon after the ceremony for Detroit, where for the present they will make their home at 1350 East Grand Boulevard.

Mrs. Switzer has taught in the Shepherd schools for the last two years, previously having been instructor for several years at the Estee school. She has contracted to teach the Newton school for the next year. She was graduataed from the Shepherd high school and later awarded a life certificate at Central State Teachers College last-year. Mr. Switzer was graduated from Mt. Pleasant high school in 1928 and received an A. B. degree at Central State Teachers College last year. At present he is employed in Detroit.

Many friends extend congratulations and best wishes to the deserving young couple.

A pretty Easter wedding was solemnized Sunday after-noon at 2 o'clock by the Rev. H. Bell of the Church of Christ, uniting Miss Emma Lou Vautrin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Vautrin with Theo C. Lyon. The ceremony was performed at the bride's home northeast of Shepherd and was witnessed by 38 relatives and friends of the popular young couple.

The bride, charging in a gown of blue crepe and carrying a bouquet of pink roses, was attended as brides-maid by her sister, Miss Caroline Vautrin, who was attractive in a gown of pink crepe and carried yellow roses. Franklin Switzer of Detroit was groomsman.

As the nuptial group marched to their places under an archway between the dining room and living room, the Lohengrin wedding march was played by Leo Cohoon, pianist. Miss Evelyn Vautrin sang "I Love You Truly" preceding the ring ceremony.

Following felicitations, a wedding luncheon was served, with a gorgeous wedding cake as the centerpiece of the bridal table. The tables had been made attractive for the happy event by seasonable flowers and decorations.

Mr. and Mrs. Lyons are making their home with the bride's mother, Mrs. Noah Lyons, east of Salt River corners. The bride was graduated from Shepherd high school with the class of 1929, later attending the Davenport-McLaughlin business college in Grand Rapids, from which she was graduated in 1931. During the last winter she has been taking a course in cosmetology in Lansing. Mr. Lyons, a barber, also attended the Shepherd schools.

The young couple received numerous pretty and useful gifts. They have the congratulations and the best wishes of the community for a happy and prosperous wedded career.

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