Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-12-27
spected for his many manls qualities

a. I1.oV 1ueSudy, Lee. 70, at the
home of the brides parents, Mr., and
Mrs. e. G. Thompson Miss Charlotte
E. Thompson and Thomas Hardesty
were Joined in the bonds of matri-
mony, Rev. w. S. Moore of the M. E.
church officiating. The ceremony was
witnessed by about fifty friends and
relatives of the contracting parties;
after which an elegant lunch was serv-
ed The bride wore handsome gown
OF white Albatross, taffeta and lace, a
number of valuable presents were re,
ceived. The bride who has lived in
kirkville all her life is a lady of
pleasing personality. The groom, a
young farmer, has also been a life
long resident of this place and nun
bers his friends only by the sphere of
his acquaintance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Haley, of Ottum-
wa, and Hamilton Pollok and daugh-
ter, Miss Jennie, of Oskaloosa, are the
guests of Mrs. James Stephenson.
Mrs. Clara Foster and daughters
Mary and Gertrude are spending a
few days with Mrs. Cora Souden.
DR.. VIM. Newell, of Ottumwa, was a
Kirkyille visitor Christmas day.
A'AA gnu 1ICll 1e1lucilly I'll W.
tumwa, and Mr.. and Mrs. VIM Dick
erson, of Bloomfield, are visiting at the
parental Thompson home
Miss Leta Bridenstein came up
from Ottumwa to attend the Thomp-
son-Hardesty wedding.
John Woods has sold his property
to George Knight. Mr.. and Mrs.
Woods expect to make their future
home in Oregon.
Miss Florence Dinsmore of Hite-
man, is visiting her parents, DR.. and
Mrs. D. c. Dinsmore.
Miss Orella Ryerson is suffering
from a badly burned hand as the re-
suit of starting a fire with kerosene.
Fred Brown, Earnest Kirkpatrick,
Gladys Brown and Theo Shaw went to
White Oak to attend the recep-
ton given Mr.. and Mrs. Fred He'd
lend at that place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Seifort, of Oskaloosa,
and Miss Kate Seifort. of Beason, We're
guests at the Ruhel-Hedlend wedding.
There will be watch-night meeting
at the M. E. church December 81 COM
mencing at 8 o'clock. Rev. Alexander
of the Presbyterian church will assist
Rev. Moore in conducting the services.
Rev. j. w. Lambert, presiding ell
der of the Ottumwa district, delivered
a very interesting sermon at the M. e.
church Sunday evening.
Died, at his home near Kirkville,
Dec. IA, 1900, John Reed. The deceas-
ed was born in Harrison county, Ohio,
February 10, 1925. He moved with
his parents to Tuscaras county, O.,
where on Nov. 81. 184S, he was united
in marriage to Miss Henrietta Van
Buskirk, who survives him. To this
union seven children were born, Os-
burn of Lincoln, Neb., Chas. of Bird
City, Kansas, Frank, of Foster, Iowa.,
Benjamin, Theophilus, James M,
and Mrs. Martha Citizens, Of
Kirkville. Mr.. Reed and family came
to Iowa in 1865 and settled on farm
three miles southeast of Kirkville,
where he has since resided. In the
fall of 1867 he united with the Chris
tian church and remained consist
ent member to the day of his DEATH
He was one Of the Oldest residents of
this county and was highly esteemed
for his many virtues. The funeral
was held Sunday from the Christian
church and was conducted by Rev. D.
w. Misener,l of Ottumwa. His chill
dren were all present, his six sons act
ing as pallbearers. Interment was
made in the Kirkvile cemetery.
e. O. Thompson, of Chicago, is visit
ing with his family during the holt
days,