Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1896-05-07
MARRIED..

Cards have been received in Audi.
bon announcing the marriage of the
Misses Ida May and Rose nellie John
son to Mr.. John ID. Reeder and Mr..
VIM. n. Amsbary, Oh April 20, at the
home of the brides mother, at Grand
Junction, Colorado. These young
ladies will be we'll remembered here,
the family, having lived in Lincoln
township and in Audubon for years
before their removal to Colorado.
Concerning the double wedding the
Grand Junction (Col.) News says:
There have been many weddings in our city
within the past three months, but none prettier
or uniting more prominent people than the
double wedding on Wednesday night which
Joined in the holy bonds, Mr.. John ID. Reeder
and Miss Ida May johnson, and Mr.. VIM. N.
Amsbury and Miss Rose nellie johnson.
The ceremony took place at the home of the
brides mother, Mrs. NJ. j. johnson, on
East Main street, at 8 O'Clock. Only Il few
guests beside the immediate members and rela-
tiveS of the families witnessed the nuptial cere.
mony. Rev. II. b. Cook, of the Methodist
church, officiated.
The brides were attired alike in white silk
gowns trimmed with cream lace and ribbons.
A white rose and smilax leaves were worn In
the hair, and a boquet was carried in their
hands. Gloves of mosquetaire aud white kid
slippers were worn.
The contracting parties are all almost too
well and favOrably known to need an introduce
ton to the people of this city or even this
county.
The brides have for several years been two
OF Grand functions most popular young ladies
and have held high place in social circles.
During their residence here they have con-
Stantly made friends until the circle extends to
Il larger part of the citizens of this city. They
are sisters of MesSrs. a. B. and ". Il. johnson
of the Ayoca fruit orchard on Orchard Mesa,
and Russell Johnson, local agent of the Wells,
Fargo Express Company in this city. In their
accomplishments they possess all the charms
and qualities that are necessary to bring happi-
ness to themselves and the gentlemen who have
gained their hands and hearts In the marital
relation.
John ID. Reeder would In ali probability have
hard task in finding any resident in this city
who does not know him. He Is ian old time
residenC and has during his residence held
positions that have at all times brought him In
contact with the people, and such is his
character that an extended acquaintance only
brings extended popularity. During the years
1883 and 1884 he acted in the capacity of deputy
postmaster under Edwin Price, In this city
After this time he engaged in business here and
remained so employed until about four years
IIa fhan nfaI fh..
deputy county sheriff and for four years per-
formed the duties Of that ONCE with such salts
faction and credit that last fall he was elected
to the office of sheriff on the republican ticket
by the largest majority of any candidate OH any
ticket. lie IS u careful and efficient officer a
liberal supporter of all public enterprises
true friend and associate, and ever ready to
assist in promoting the interests of the city and
county and his fellOwmen, and it is a safe asser-
ton that no man in Mesa county possesses
greater number of friends than John ID. Reeder,
or enters married life with heartier we'll wishes
of the entire community.
William n. Amsbury is Il prominent and
rising attOrney-at-law in our city. He has been
resident for about three years and has during
that time gained the confidence and friendship
of the people with whom he has been asSO-
ciated. In the city election last month he was
selected to fill the important position of city
attorney for the present term, He is also
deputy district attorney for this county. Com
ing here stranger he has won many friends
who are pleased with his advancement and who
wish him further success in his married life.
Following the ceremony OH Wednesday night
the Silver Crescedt band complimented the
newly married people with pleasant serenade.
Mr.. and Mrs. Keeder will take up their home
In the E. T. Fisher residence, on Gunnson
avenue, and Mr.. and Mrs. Amsbury will reside
on White street, between Sixth and Seventh.
The News extends warmest congratulations to
the happy people and wishes them q long,
happy and prosperous married life.