Weddings

1. Stevens-Stewart

Married, in Hersey by J.F. Radcliffe, Esq. June 7th , 1883, Mr Ora B. Stevens and Mrs Angeline Stewart, both of Hersey. may they live long and prosper in good things.

2. McVicker - Suffels

A quiet wedding was held on Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Suffles, when their daughter, Miss Hattie was united in marriage to Lester L. McVicker. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Koons, the ring ceremony being used, and Miss Blanch Heaton acted as bridesmaid and James McCarthy as best man Miss Mildred, sister of the bride, acted as ring bearer. The room was prettily decorated with ferns and flowers. The bride was dressed in cream cashmere trimmed in shadow lace and white marabou, and the bridesmaid wore pale pink silk. Miss Vera DeLaney played the wedding march. There were thirty-five guests present, and refreshments followed the ceremony.

The News joins friends in hearty congratulations.

3. McVicker - Suffels

The out of town guests who attended the McVicker - Suffles wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Ed DeLaney and daughters, Vera and Hazel of Ovid, Mr. and Mrs. John Porter and Mr and Mrs. Sidney Wright and Delmar Porter of Harietta, Wesley Nugent, son Guy and daughter Hazel of Joyfield and Orville Carter of Muskegon.

4. Smith - Cameron

Miss Ruth Cameron of Freesoil became the bride of Delbert Smith of this city at 4 o"clock Saturday afternoon. Justice V.A. Fitch performed the ceremony. The young couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Egner.

The bride is th daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Cameron, Freesoil farmers and for the past year has been employed in Ludington at the Mayer Shoe Factory. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur A. Smith of 404 north Harrison St. and is a drayman. Mr. and Mrs Smith will make their home with his parents for the present. Saturday evening about 30 invited friends of the Smith family gathered at the home, believing the party to be in celebration of Arthur A. Smith's birthday anniversary and when they arrived they learned of the wedding. Both Mr. Smith and his son and daughter in-law received many beautiful gifts from their friends. One of the gifts presented to the bridal couple was a full set of dishes given them by the grooms parents.

5. Fox - Spencer

Wedding Last Evening. Couple Will Live Here

Mr. Samuel H. Spencer of Tuscola county and Mrs. Mary Fox were married last evening at seven o'clock at their home in this village, the ceremony being performed in the presence of about twenty-five friends, by the Rev. A.H. Sturgis. Miss Vesta Sturgis played the wedding march while the couple marched into the parlor and stood before a bay window draped with evergreens and white. Other decorations were red and white carnations, and the bride was gowned in white. After the ceremony a recitation was given by Miss Beulah Meyers, and followed by hymns in which the company joined. A dainty wedding supper was served by Misses Athol and Beulah Meyers and Earl Vanderlip. Mrs. M.A. Campbell and her son and Fred Campbell of Alpine were present.

The bridal couple expect to make their home at her house in Lowell during the coming year.

6. Stewart - Johnson

A very pretty wedding occurred last Wednesday evening when John C. Stewart, Jr. and Miss Margaret S. Johnson were united in marriage. Soon after 7 o'clock the bridal party entered the parlor led by Rev. F.P. sprague, pastor of the Congregational church.

The bride was beautifully gowned in cream colored cashmere. The bridesmaid, Miss Gertrude McLaughlen, was dressed in cream colored crepe cloth. The groom was attended by John Herren, both of whom were dressed in conventional black. All wore carnations.

Miss Emma Brooks, niece of the groom, clad in blue brilliantine, bore the ring, concealed in a large chrysanthemum. Mr. Sprague, the in a very beautiful ring service spoke the words which made the two happy hearts beat as one.

After extending congratulations the large company was invited to a sumptuous repast.

The presents were numerous and beautiful, consisting of linen, glassware, silverware, linen, etc. from their many friends at home and abroad.

The Thompsonville Band, of which the groom is a member furnished the music for the occasion.

Mr. and Mrs. Stewart had their home all furnished and at 10:30 the company retired leaving them to enjoy their new home. They are among Thompsonville's best young people and their many friends wish them success and much happiness.

7. Stewart - Johnson

Mrs. McKellup arrived Tuesday night to attend the marriage Wednesday, of her sister Miss Margarite Johnson, to John C. Stewart Jr.

8. Stewart - Curtis (1930?)

John C. Stewart and Eugenia Curtis were united in marriage on Thursday evening, August 7 at the home of Mr and Mrs. J.C. Stewart. Rev. S.J. Headley of Copemish performing the ceremony. Only immediate relatives and a few friends were present and a luncheon followed the ceremony. The couple have the good wishes of many friends.

9. Dorothy Smith to wed on Jan. 17

Mr. and Mrs. M.C. Smith of St. Clair ave, NE announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Dorothy Louise to Earl Appelquist, son of Mr. and Mrs. ---- Appelquist, Thomas St SE. is to take place the evening of Jan. 17 at the brides home. The only attendants will be the brides sister, Miss Bel--- and James Hollway of ---

10. Bell - Moote

George F. Bell and Mrs. Christina Moote were unites in marriage at her home here on Wednesday evening. It was a quiet affair, only attended by Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Bennett, the attending couple and Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Potts. Rev. Gordon Bennett performed the ceremony. It was not so quiet immediately following however, for as soon as the last words of the ceremony were spoken a party of designing friends and neighbors rushed the back door with a generous offering of congratulations and showers of rice. It turned out a really happy event and after a short stay the visitors left the little party free to enjoy the supper which was all in readiness. Both are highly esteemed among our people and all will join in congratulations.

11. Griffith - Smith

A beautiful wedding ceremony was solemnized at the home of Mr. And Mrs. Wallace VanCleave on Sunday afternoon, June 3, when Miss Maxine Smith was united on marriage to Mr. Harry Griffith.

Maxine is a well known local girl having resided here all her life, and has many friends in the community.

Mr. griffith is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. P. Griffith of Honor and has taught in the local schools during the past year.

The bride, given away in marriage by her father, was gowned in a white lace dress over white taffeta and wore a lace cap to match, with a short tulle veil and carries a shower bouquet of white carnations and spirea. She was attended by her sister, Mrs. Fred Doyle of Detroit, who wore a pink lace gown and carried a pink bouquet of mixed flowers. Perry griffin of Honor attended his brother as best man. Little Mary Jo Herren of Traverse City was flower girl, escorted by John VanCleave, and as the wedding march was being played by Miss Mabelle Ball of Ypsilanti the bridal party came through a ribboned isle and stood before a bank of snowballs, lilacs and huge baskets of flowers at either side, where the ceremony was performed by Rev. Glenn Ball of Evart, uncle of the bride. The house was beautifully decorated throughout.

After the ceremony and congratulations refreshments were served to about fifty guests.

Mr. and Mrs. Griffith will spend the summer at Honor after a honeymoon in the southern part of the state. Mr. Griffith will teach in the public schools at Goodrich, Mich. next year, a position he held before he returned to college to get his bachelor degree. all of their many friends wish them a very happy married life.

The out of town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Griffith, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Griffith and Miss Minnie Bonner of Honor; Frank Smith, Grand Rapids; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Doyle, Detroit; Chas Ball, Evart; Mr. and Mrs. Dan Ball and daughters Isabelle and Flossie, Ypsilanti; Mrs. Lena Banks, Montague; Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Herren and Dale, Traverse City; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Snyder, Bear lake; Mr. and Mrs. Ivan may, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Irwin, Copemish and Miss Marjorie Cummins of Detroit.

Anniversaries

1. Elaborate Event Honors Mr. and Mrs. Morehouse On Golden Anniversary (1934) Mr. and Mrs. Frank Morehouse, worthy residents of Victory township for the past half century, were honor guests at an elaborate event Saturday, honoring their golden wedding anniversary.

More than 180 persons gathered at Victory town hall in response to invitations of the daughters of MR. and Mrs. Morehouse, who, unaware of any celebration outside the family home, were invited by their son-in-law Tony Souders to go for a ride and on stopping at the town hall were surprised to find relatives and friends assembled and a wedding feast prepared.

Banquet is Served.

At 1 o'clock a bounteous banquet was served by the ladies Aid Society of Grace Evangelical church , of which Mrs. Morehouse is a member. Marijean Larsen, Hazel Carpenter, Mildred and Lydia Graber and Frances Davis served. The tables were decorated is gold and green with tiny shamrocks as favors and vases of golden flowers adding beauty. The same color scheme was used to decorate the hall.

The bridal party was seated at a long table and a special table had been arranged for the grandchildren being seated with the parents. Other relatives and guests were grouped at prettily arranged tables nearby. Rev. H.E. Ryan gave the invocation and read greetings from relatives unable to attend, one greeting being from one of Mrs. Morehouse's teachers of long ago.

Two beautiful wedding cakes graced the brides table, one representing the matrimonial ship. This was made by a daughter, Mrs. Gus Malcuit and was in the form of a boat. White icing represented the white paint on the boat, yellow icing formed the portholes and miniature smokestacks were covered with chocolate icing. A cabin and lookout completed the ship and above the cabin was a tiny American flag with smaller green and gold flags ath each end. On deck stood a tiny bride and groom. F. and L.M., initials of the bride and bridegroom and "50 years" were written on the side of the boat.

The second cake was made in five tiers and was decorated in gold and shamrocks. This was a gift of Mrs. Jack Carpenter of Ludington.

Program Is Enjoyed

After dinner the following program was enjoyed:

Welcome - Rev. H.E. Ryan, pastor of Grace Evangelical church

Solo - " Put on your Old Grey Bonnet - Mrs Chester Graber, with accompaniment by Miss Angenette Martin. As an encore she sang, " When You and I Were Young Maggie"

Two humorous readings - Mrs. Lulu McGhan.

Violin solo - Virgil Johnson

Song - " The Old Rugged Cross" - Mr. and Mrs Charles Campbell and Miss Velma Campbell.

Piano duet - Marijean Larsen and Dora Andersen

Two humorous readings - Mildred Graber

Song - " The Last Mile of The Way " - Mr. and Mrs. Charles Campbell

Play "1884-1934" - Marijean Larsen and Hazel Carpenter.

Community Singing - Auld Lang Syne - Led by Rev. Ryan.

At 4 o'clock, the hour when 50 years ago Mr. and Mrs. Morehouse took their nuptial vows, they again spoke the vows, Mr. and Mrs. William Swimmer acting as attendants. Both the Bride and bridesmaid carried beautiful flowers and the bridegroom and his attendant had pink carnations as boutonnieres. Rev. Ryan read the service.

After the ceremony, the bridal party remained standing while the large group offered congratulations. A collective gift of Silverware was presented by the children, relatives and friends and members of the Ladies Aid society presented the honored couple with a lovely mirror and fern stand.

Married in 1884

Frank Morehouse and Laura Smith were united in marriage March 17, 1834 at what was then the Charles Morehouse farm in Grand township. George Morehouse is the only person living, who attended their wedding. After the wedding they drove to Manistee to have their pictures taken there, going a part of the way with horses and a sleigh and stopping at the home of a friend to borrow a horse and buggy to complete the trip.

Their union was blessed with five children, one of whom, Mrs. Charles Fisher, passed away 11 years ago.

The children responsible for the celebration were (Edith) Mrs. Gus Malcuit, and (Hattie) Mrs. Jay Parsons of Victory, (Fern) Mrs. Tony Souders of Owosso and (Crystal) Mrs Clarence Sherwood of Plymouth. There are 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Mrs. Jack Carpenter of Ludington was hostess for the day and Mrs. Leonard Larsen of Ludington assisted the daughters in preparations.

Mr. and Mrs Morehouse have been worthy citizens of the county all of their married life.

2. Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Hagadorn - Ithica Couple Celebrating 60th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Hagadorn of 1010 North Tioga Street were today observing their 60th wedding anniversary. Many friends and relatives paid their respects. Mr. Hagadorn is a native of Hornell, where he was born on Oct 12, 1850. He moved west with his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Gregory, in 1868 to Manistee, Mich., where he met his future wife. Mr. Hagadorn was in the hotel business with his father Hiram Hagadorn, and his brother-in - law. After two years in the hotel business, Mr. Hagadorn returned to Hornell, where he became an apprentice in the woodworking shop of David Conderman, a carriage builder, in the spring of 1871. He served three years and then moved to Troy where he ran a similar shop for 13 years.

Married in Hornell

Mrs. Hagadorn was born in Waukeshaw County, Wisconsin, on Dec. 6, 1856, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben E. Smith, who were successful farmers of that section. Mr. and Mrs. Hagadorn were married in Hornell on 15 Mar., 1875. Mr. and Mrs. Hagadorn moved to Ithica in 1910 when Mr. Hagadorn took up his trade with William Pritchard & Son, who conducted a carriage shop on West Garden Street and another at Plain and Center Streets. He remained with this concern for six years when it was purchased by the Burns brothers, John and William.

Retired in 1922

Mr. Hagadorn remained with the brothers for nine months, then he opened his own shop at West Seneca and Fulton streets which he conducted for five years. He was later employed at the Ithica Gun Company and the Thomas-Morse Aircraft Corporation. He retired in 1922.

Mr. and Mrs. Hagadorn have two daughters, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The daughters are Mrs. George F. Mitchell of Elmira and Mrs. Harry P. Doane of Ithica. The grand-children are Charles Mitchell of Geneva, Mrs. Ferrin Ellsworth of West Orange, N.J. Harold and Huldah Doane of Ridgewood, N.J. and Emmett and Myra Doane of Ithica.

The three great-grand children are Cynthia, Jane and Francis Mitchell of Geneva.

3. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Oman (Sixty-fifth)

Scottville - Mr. and Mrs. Paul Oman celebrated their sixty-fifth wedding anniversary at their home in Marble district, south of Scottville, Friday. The Omans are real western Michigan pioneers. Mr. Oman owned and operated a saw mill in Oceana county, at Grant and Mason county for years. They have lived in Mason county 47 years.

Mr. Oman was born in Sweden and as a young man was a sailor. He settled in Oceana county where he married Mary Dow on April 8, 1873.

Mrs. Oman, who is 82, was born in Pennsylvania where her father Lorenzo Dow, helped to drive the first oil well in Titusville. The Dow family came to Oceana county by covered wagon.

Mr. and Mrs. Oman have one son, who lives with them and four daughters, Mrs Francis Noyes of New Jersey, Mrs. W.B. (Nellie) Ordway of Marble, Mrs. Albert (Lottie) Peterson of Scottville and Mrs. Andrew (Ida) Peterson of Victory.

4. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Myatt Have 50th Anniversary ( 1934 )

Mr. and Mrs Chas Myatt had a house full of company to help them celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary which was on Friday, Nov 16. They were married at Chattaugay, Thompson Co. NY, Nov 16 1884 and lived there 5 years, then came to Shelby, Mich. From there they came to Thompsonville and then to Kalkaska for a few years, returning here 22 years ago and they have made their home here since. Ten children were born to them, eight of whom survive and all living in Michigan except one son, Amos who is in Seattle, Wash.

The following were here for the anniversary: Mrs. Frank McPherson and 2 daughters of Elberts; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Van Etten and Mr. and Mrs Allen Van Etten of Alma; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Claridy and children of Evart; Mrs. John Herrig and Mrs. Ben Herrig of Traverse City; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. Marion See of Onaway.

Mr. and Mrs. Myatt are both in good health and promise many more anniversaries which their many friends hope will be the case and they are receiving many congratulations in honor of the event.

5. Dr. and Mrs M.F. Stever ( 1933 )

Thompsonville, Aug 25 - Dr. and Mrs. M.F. Stever will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Sunday. Their four children, Mrs. C.G. McMaster of Chicago, D.H. Stever of Findley, Ohio, B.H. Stever of Tiffin, Ohio, and Mrs. Roy Wareham of Thompsonville will attend.

Dr. Stever, a pioneer physician of northern Michigan, has been engaged in practice here the last 38 years.

6. Dr. and Mrs. Stever Married 50 years ( 1933 )

Dr. and Mrs. M.F. Stever had a happy observation of their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their home here on Sunday, August 27th, with a big dinner featuring the gathering .

The couple were married in Muskegon, came here about 38 years ago and have been prominent residents since that time. Both are in good health and promise many more years of activity. They have been receiving the congratulations of many friends upon the occasion of reaching their golden wedding anniversary. All the children were present for the festivities, as follows; Mr. and Mrs. George McMaster of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wareham and son, Thompsonville; Mr. and Mrs. D.H. Stever and son of Findley, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs B.H. Stever and two sons of Tiflin, Ohio.

7. Mr. and Mrs. Knoeppel have 57th Anniversary ( 1933 )

Mr. and Mrs. F.J. Knoepple, two of our old and respected residents, observed their 57th wedding anniversary Sunday, August 27th. Mr. and Mrs Frank Knoepple of Toledo came up for the event and all were entertained at the home of Mrs. Mary Bonney for a picnic dinner. Many friends join in the wish that they may enjoy many more anniversaries.