Marriage Announcements
Submitted by Donnie PickardVan Buren County Paper, December 22, 1881
Married
At the residence of the bride's father, Dec. 18th , 1881 by Rev. Rufus Edwards, Mr. H. J. Massey and Miss Eliza Nelson. All of Van Buren County, Ark.
Clinton Banner, January 12, 1882, P3 c1
Married, Maddox-Bradley
At the residence of Mr. Smith Bradley, on the 8th inst., by the Rev. C.H. Culpepper, Mr. W.S. Maddox and Miss Alice Bradley, all of Clinton.
May their pathway be strewn with roses, and every blessing which earth can afford be showered up them. We wish them long life, peace, prosperity, health and happiness.
Van Buren County Paper, January 19, 1882
Dr. Markham, on last Wednesday, as justice of the peace, performed a marriage ceremony that united two souls of rather a forgetful and forgiving nature. The parties were Mr. T. G. McElroy and Mrs. N. J. McElroy. There is a bit of romance connected with the history of their love. Twenty-three years ago he wooed and wedded this same individual, but soon afterward became dissatisfied, and was divorced. He then married another, living with her until her death, when he went back to his old love, and was again married, as above stated.
Conway Democrat
We do wonder if this is our long lost Dr. Tom McElroy? We wish him contentment in his new re-marriage. The first love never dies and this is but another illustration of that truth.
Van Buren County Paper, January 19, 1882
Married
On the 26th ult., at the residence of the bride's father, Col. S. W. Peel, by Rev. P. Carnahan, Mr. L. H. McGill to Miss Mittie Peel.
Mr. McGill is one of the most promising young lawyers in Arkansas and has selected for his wife one of Bentonville's most charming young ladies. They have the best wishes of hundreds of friends for future happiness and prosperity.
Van Buren County paper, March 16, 1882 page 3, column 2
Married, Fraser - Givens
At the residence of the bride's uncle, Mr. J. C. Milligan, six miles west of Clinton, on Thursday, March 16th, by Rev. James C. Bradshaw, James H. Fraser, Esq., and Miss M. J. Givens, all of Van Buren County.
"Spike" and the "devil" add their sincere congratulations to those of the other friends - whose name is legion - of Capt. Fraser and his fair and charming bride, trusting that the solemn vows entered into by them, may ever prove one of true joy, and only be rendered asunder by the inevitable summons which, at last, awaits us all. May the bright stars of hope and happiness ever cast their sparkling light continually o'er their voyage through life - gliding down the great stream as calm and gentle as the pleasant murmurings of peaceful brook.
Clinton Banner, April 6, 1882
Waco Wavelets:
Married: Col. Andrews assailed the fort at the foot of the mountain, a few days ago, stormed the redout, and captured Capt. Harman's daughter, escaping without interruption. May a long life be theirs, and success and happiness ever accompany them.
Clinton Banner, April 13, 1882
Marriage
At the home of the bride's father, on Sunday, March 27, 1882, by Wm. Hardy, Esq., Mr. Brandon Lefler and Miss Bettie Lindsey, all of Van Buren County.
Clinton Banner, May 25, 1882
Quitman Dots
Married. On Wednesday, the 10th inst., at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Phillip Bettis, Mr. Wesley McNutt and Miss Laura Bettis. Services performed by Rev. Mr. Forbeas. Wesley, goodbye; yourself and wife have the best wishes of all your friends.
Clinton Banner, July 6, 1882
Sugar Loaf Sprinklings.
One wedding in Sugar Loaf - Monroe Williams to Miss Dora Doolittle. We tender our best wishes to the pair, wishing it had been us - or, at least, we had been the groom. Success to you, Mon; we would do likewise if we could - but alas: we are the last remains of an ill-spent life.
Clinton Banner, August 17, 1882
Married.
At the residence of Mr. Wat Peel, August 10th, 1882, by the undersigned, Mr. Z. A. Sanders to Miss Fannie Hutches. All of Van Buren county.
Soon after the nuptial tie the bride and bridegroom, with many invited guests, repaired to the residence of Mrs. Amanda Sanders, where we all enjoyed an excellent dinner, and a certain individual was presented with a handful of cash. May the noble, wholesouled young man and his highly accomplished wife be successful in life, and at last be admitted with the pure and good into the realms of bliss.
Clinton Democrat, May 7, 1903
Miss Minnie Simmons and Nick Coldwell were married last Sunday. They start on the journey of life in double harness with the good wishes of a host of friends. May their trouble all be little ones.
Van Buren County Democrat, March 17, 1911
Solomon Styers of Lexington and Miss Kate Hensley of Settlement were married on the 5th last, the ceremony being performed by Rev. W. S. Goodnight. For want of information we are unable to give a more extended notice.
Van Buren County Democrat, March 22, 1912, Page 2
Lum Millsaps and Miss Minnie McDonald surprised their many friends in this community by getting married one day last week. That all their troubles may be little ones is the wish of the writer.
Van Buren County Democrat, October 18, 1912, Page 1
Sunday afternoon last Squire Sherman Bradley officiated at the marriage of Ed Kemp and Miss Dealie Jones the ceremony being performed at the home of the bride's parents, Joe Jones and wife, some 3 miles west of town. The groom is the youngest son J. C. Kemp and wife, also living west of town some two and one-half miles. The contracting parties are popular members in the circles of society in which they mingle and have many friends who join with us in extending best wishes for many years of wedded bliss.
Van Buren County Democrat, January 17, 1913
Gridley
Frank Campbell and Miss Vannie Wilson were married Sunday at the home of the bride's parents. We join with many others in extending congratulations and good wishes for a long and happy wedded life.
Van Buren County Democrat, January 31, 1913
Married, Sunday, Jan. 26th, 1913, at the home of the bride's parents near Scotland, Miss Nora Deason, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Deason, and Mr. Freyaldonhaven, of Morrilton, Rev. George W. Hatchett officiating. The bride is a sister of Mrs. J.S. McMahan, of Clinton, and is well and most favorable known in this community, where she has frequently visited, as a most worthy and exemplary young lady of pleasing graces and charming personality. The groom is reputed a worthy and successful young farmer, honored and respected by those who know him. The Democrat joins with the many friends of the bride here and elsewhere in this county in wishing for her many days of happy wedded bliss
Van Buren County Democrat, May 2, 1913
Scotland - Nobe Wishet, of Pleasant Grove community, and Miss Susie Webb, of this place, were united in married Sunday, April 27th. Squire Leavels officiating. We join in wishing them a long, happy and prosperous wedded life.
NOTE: Name was Nobe Westcott and not Nobe Wishet.
Van Buren County Democrat, July 11, 1913
Murillo - Will Safley and family of Latham came over Saturday to be present the following morning at the marriage of Mrs. Safley's youngest sister, Miss Mattie Garner. At 9 o'clock Sunday morning, July 6th, 1913, Miss Mattie Garner and Mr. A. Wyne were united in marriage, M. B. McEntire officiating. Mr. Wyne was a stranger to us, never having had the privilege of meeting him before, but if the face is an index to the man and we believe it is if read aright, we pronounce him o.k. Miss Mattie was born and reared in this community, where she is held in the highest esteem by all who know her. She has waited thirty-two year to launch this matrimonial bark and we certainly wish her a safe, pleasant and happy voyage.
Van Buren County Democrat, March 20, 1914
Scotland
Thursday of last week Tolly Hall and Miss Minnie Emerson surprised their many friends by a trip to Morrilton Thursday of last week when they were united in marriage. The contracting parties are worthy, well known young people and have the best wishes of a host of friends in this community.
Van Buren County Democrat, October 16, 1914
Samuel Webb, of Scotland, and Miss Emma Reynolds, of the Hogan neighborhood, were quietly married at the home of the groom's uncle, Rice Webb, Monday evening Squire J. C. Jones officiating. We join with many friends in extending congratulations.
Van Buren County Democrat, December 31, 1914
Calvin Eades and Miss Cora Shipp, of Culpepper, were married recently, Squire Eades officiating. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Eades and is an industrious young farmer. We are not personally acquainted with the bride but she has the appearance of a perfect lady.
Van Buren County Democrat, November 12, 1915
Scotland - John Riley and Miss Minta Webb surprised their friends by getting married last Sunday, Squire Massey officiating.
Van Buren County Democrat, July 7, 1916
Alonzo Griggs and Miss Delia Crowell, both popular people of the Walnut Grove neighborhood, were married at Formosa the 4th, Squire James Massey officiating. The bridegroom is an industrious and energetic young farmer and a son of a thrifty parentage. The bride is the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Henry Crowell and possesses all those traits of character to make the man of her choice a true helpmate. We predict for them a pleasant and prosperous voyage thru life.
Van Buren County Democrat, July 7, 1916
Albert Lynch and Miss Annie Swain were married Sunday morning at the Antioch baptizing pool, Squire M. A. Blue officiating. The contracting parties live in the Gravel Hill neighborhood. We wish them a long and happy married life and trust that their troubles will all be little ones.
Van Buren County Democrat, January 5, 1917
Will Eades and Miss Mae Bost, both of near Scotland, were married Sunday Dec. 31st, Squire J. C. Jones officiating.
Van Buren County Democrat, March 7, 1924
Leonard School House - Mr. Vernon Martin and Miss Levada McGinty were married Sunday March 2d at the home of the bride's parents. Both are deserving young people and have many friends who wish them much happiness through life.
Van Buren County Democrat, August 22, 1924, p1, c3
Culpepper Young People Wed
Lewis Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Moore, and Miss Pearl Eades, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Eades, were married Saturday afternoon Aug. 16th, the ceremony being said by Squire Ben Stack at his home. The contracting parties are deserving and energetic young people and have the best wishes of many friends in their respective communities, both residing on Culpepper mountain.
Van Buren County Democrat, September 11, 1925, Page 1
Jess Bates, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bates, and Miss Marie Bradley, daughter of Mr. John Bradley, both of Choctaw neighborhood, were married here at Clinton Friday Sept. 4th. Rev. W.J. LeRoy said the ceremony. The contracting parties are both worthy and have many well wishing friends.
Van Buren County Democrat, August 24, 1928
Bee Branch - Miss Muriel Martin and Willie Hutto were married at Damascus last week. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Russ Lea and formerly lived here, but for the past three years has been teaching school near Bald Knob. Mr. Hutto is the eldest son of Dr. and Mrs. John Hutto of Shirley. The young couple will make their home in St. Louis.
Van Buren County Democrat, November 2, 1928, Page 3
Scotland - Miss Addie Blue and Edd Simpson were married at 2:30 o'clock Monday afternoon, Oct. 29, 1928, Squire A.B. O'Neal saying the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Blue and is a most popular and deserving young lady and a member of the 1929 graduating class of Scotland high school. Mr. Simpson is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. N.A. Simpson - a graduate of the Scotland high school, 1927 class - and is energetic and deserving. For the present the happy couple will make their home with the bridegroom's parents.
Van Buren County Democrat, November 2, 1928, Page 3
Scotland - Miss Onie Fields and Mr. Jesse Blue were married Wednesday morning Oct. 24, 1928, at the home of the bride's parents, Squire A. B. O'Neal saying the ceremony. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Fields, who live on R.F.D. no. 2, and is a very attractive and most worthy young lady. The bridegroom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Blue and is an industrious and deserving young man. We, with their many friends, wish them much happiness through life.
Van Buren County Democrat, November 9, 1928
Clurman Eades and Miss Lois Halbrook, of Formosa, were married Wednesday Oct. 31 Rev. I. C. Jenkins saying the ceremony. The bride is the adopted daughter of Dr. O. J. and Mrs. Halbrook and is a bright and energetic young lady. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Eades of Formosa and is reputed a worthy and deserving young man.
Van Buren County Democrat, November 16, 1928
Miss Lula Eades, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Eades of Formosa, and Mr. Ira Morrow of Springfield, Conway County, were married Saturday evening Nov. 10th . The contracting parties are members of well-known and highly respected families in their respective communities.
NOTE: Error by newspaper. Lula Eades is the daughter of William Meredith Eades and not his brother, James.
Van Buren County Democrat, December 21, 1928
Morganton - Carl Johnson and Miss Elsie Stark were married recently at the home of R. F. Lesley, who said the ceremony. We wish them much joy and success through life.
Van Buren County Democrat, December 28, 1928
A few days before Christmas Miss Hettie Morgan, our intermediate teacher, presented her resignation to Prof. Burnett, stating that she intended to embark upon life's matrimonial sea and sail to Oklahoma with one Mr. Eades. Her position in the school is filled by Miss Stroud of Wilson, Ark. We regret very much to lose Miss Morgan from our faculty, as she is a good teacher. We wish for her all the success one may have in her new field of endeavor.
NOTE: Samuel Jackson Eades married Hattie Morgan January 13, 1929 Van Buren County, AR
Van Buren County Democrat, July 5, 1929, p2, c5
Prof. Marvin Bull, Smith Hughes instructor, and Miss Adred Stark of Morganton were married Saturday, June 29th the ceremony being said at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Johnson of Morganton by Squire R. F. Lesley. Mr. Bull came to Choctaw a year ago and since which time he has established himself as a high minded Christian gentleman and community builder. His bride was a member of the 1929 graduating class of Choctaw High School and is a most worthy and deserving young lady. The happy couple left Sunday morning for a few weeks visit with Prof. Bull's parents of Hampton, Calhoun County.
Van Buren County Democrat, July 5, 1929, p3, c1
Prof. Marvin Bull, Smith Hughes instructor at Choctaw and Miss Adred Stark were married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Johnson Saturday evening. Squire R. F. Leslie saying the ceremony. The bride was born and reared within two miles of Morganton and is known and highly respected by everyone at the Choctaw High School class of 1928-1929.
Van Buren County Democrat, January 10, 1930
Liberty Springs - Richard Forrester and Miss Ruby Caldwell were married at Scotland Saturday. They will make their home in this community.
Van Buren County Democrat, November 7, 1930
Pine Mountain - Blake Rushing of Stone County and Miss Lela Payne of this community were married Saturday. They left Monday for Rushing where they will make their home with the bridegroom's parents. They have many friends in this community who wish them a happy wedded life.
Van Buren County Democrat, November 7, 1930
Damascus - Gus Yancy and Miss Velva Parish, two of our worthy young people, were united in marriage Sunday. We extend to them our hearty congratulations. They will make their home with the bridegroom's father for the present.
Van Buren County Democrat, May 1, 1931
Choctaw - Miss Ruby Williams and Olen Bates were married Saturday night at the home of C.L. Kidd who said the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Williams and is a pretty and deserving young lady. The bridegroom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Bates, deceased, and is an energetic and worthy young man. The happy couple left Sunday for Little Rock where they will make their home. Mr. Bates now being employed in the machine shops in that city.
Van Buren County Democrat, June 11, 1936
Miss Willie R. Jennings Secretly Wed
Announcement was made here last week that Miss Willie R. Jennings, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Z. Jennings of Conway, but formerly of Choctaw, and Wilson B. Duvall were married at eight o'clock Saturday evening, May 9th, the ceremony being said at the home of Rev. L. R. Ashley pastor of the First Baptist Church of Morrilton who read the marriage vows.
After the ring ceremony the couple returned to Conway where they were both Juniors at Arkansas State Teachers College, keeping their wedding a secret until the announcement last week. The happy couple will make their home in Little Rock.
Van Buren County Democrat, July 11, 1936
Emerson & Cooper
Miss Penzel Emerson and Mr. Loyd Cooper, both of Rupert were happily married Sunday, evening, June 7th, the ceremony being read by Rev. J. W. McDonald.
The bride is the daughter of the late Joda Emerson and Mrs. Amanda Emerson and is a pretty and most accomplished young lady. The bride-groom is the son of John Cooper and a very deserving young man of high ideas. Both are well educated and have been engaged for some time in the teaching profession of this county.
The Democrat editor joins with their numerous friends in extending congratulations and happy wedded life.
Van Buren County Democrat, August 19, 1937
Carlos Hunter and Miss Athlene Baugh, both of Clinton, were married at Marshall at four o'clock Friday afternoon July 30th, at the home of Rev. Ferguson, who said the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Nettlean Baugh, formerly of the Dennard community but now of Clinton. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hunter and has been an employee at the Lewis Lumber Company for some time.
They are deserving young people and have the good wishes of many friends, for a long and happy wedded life.
Van Buren County Democrat, June 8, 1939
Shirley - Friends in this community offer congratulation to Harlen Berry of Turkey Creek and Miss Mary Wilhams of near Rushing, who were happily married at Heber springs, Saturday, May 27. Miss Mary was raised in this community and has many friends who wish for them many happy returns of the day.
Van Buren County Democrat, March 14, 1941
Harry Odell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Odell of Bald Mountain, and Miss Ruby Lee Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Brown of the Mudtown vicinity, were married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Troy Stephens Monday evening, Mr. Stephens, a local justice of the peace, saying the ceremony.
Van Buren County Democrat, November 6, 1942
B. T. Hardin, 78, and Mrs. M. J. Anglin, 70, both of Culpepper Mountain, were married Thursday, Oct. 29. Rev. S. F. Patton saying the ceremony. These are well known and highly respected citizens and have the best wishes of many friends that in their declining years they may prove a source of joy and comfort each to the other.
Submitted by Sandra Nichols
Clinton Banner Newspaper, December 12, 1881
Microfilm F, 419, C55, C5, Oct 6, 1881-May 7-1903
Married
Leibs-Hopkins--At the residence of the brides's parents, on the 3rd, Aust. by Rev. S. H. Johnson, Mr. Robt. B. Leibs of Richmound and Miss Maggie M. Hopkins of Temberton, VA.
Van Buren Democrat, November, 1918
Marriage of Vinson Huggins and Miss Roxie Towery
Near the home of Rev. W.W. Williams, who said the ceremony, Sunday, October 27th, 1918, occurred the marriage of Vinson Huggins and Miss Roxie Towery. The bridegroom is the son of "Aunt Amanda" Huggins and a most worthy son indeed. He is a farmer by occupation and what is more he has been making good for several years. He is a young man of exemplary character, industrious habits, and enjoys to a marked degree the confidence and esteem of a large acquaintanceship. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Sallie Towery, and while we have not the pleasure of her acquaintance personally, we have the assurance that she is a most excellent young lady, worthy and qualified to preside as queen over the heart and home of him whom she has accepted as her life's companion. Mr. and Mrs. Huggins will make their home on the former's farm, four miles southwest of Shirley, on the Clinton-Shirley Road.
Note: Roxie Towery was the daughter of William David Towery (died Dec. 9, 1916) and Sallie Newman Towery. She was the grandaughter of Joshua Hollett Towery and Nancy Elizabeth Stephens Towery.