The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-01-15

JOE Brown Of Des Moines and MISS
SUE WILSON of Buxton.
The bridal party consisting of Mise
Elnora Ubank, bridesmaid, John W,
Wilson, groomsman. JacJb Wilson,
father. Of the bride, and Miss Sue
Wilson, bride kept step to the beaut-
iful wedding march played by Miss
Rosa Warren as they stepped to the
alter. There they were met by the
pastor, Rev. Williamson ard the
groom, Mrs. Joe Brown of Des
Moines. With appropriate remarks
the father presented the bride to the
groom, which was followed by the
marriagesceremony. A large number
of friends were present to witness
this happy event. The bridal party
and many guests then proceeded to
the home of the BRIDES parents where
a delicious repast was awaiting them.
The occasion was one of extreme de-
light to all who were present and
many wishes flor their continuous
success abounds. Mr., Brown is
prominent attorney of Des Moines
and was.formerly of Abba. He has
many friends here who join in best
wishes. The bride is one of the most
cultured and best ladies in Buxton.
Their home will be in Des Moines.
Many beautiful presents were given.
DRINKLE
Concerning marriage in which a
former Oskaloosa boy, son of Mr..
and Mrs. W. II. Drinkle, is the
groom "a FortIMadison exchange says:
A pretty New Years wedding took
place at 5Ip. m. at the home of the
BRIDES parents, 415 Lathrop street,
the contracting parties being Harry
E. Drinkle and Miss Myrtle Upton.
They were attended by Dick Upton,
brother of the bride, and Miss Anna
Newman. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. J. W. Pool in the
presence ofs.a number ofrelatives and
friends, After the ceremony a
sumptuous q supper was served.
The bride wore a beautiful gray
dress trimmed in white satin and ap-
plique. The bridesmaid was attired
in crushed rose. Mr.. and Mrs.
Drinklefwill go to housekeeping at
once at 1924 Hamilton street. Those
presently from out of the city were:
William Drinkle of Oskaloosa, father
of the groom, and Charles McGaus-
land and Miss Mary Linkin of Burl-
ington.
| OBITUARY.
Sarah E. Ruby was born May 6,
1913, and died December 81, 1902, at
her home in Adams township after
about years illness of cancer of
the liver. She was united in marriage
with Steven FCriss, March II, 1851.
To this Eunion four children were
born, ALL of whom are living and
were presentIduring the sickness and
death ofltheir.mother. She leaves her
faithful husband, one son, three
daughters,l ten grandchildren, her
aged father, ,.three brothers and three
sisters and numerous friends to
mourn andImiss her. She was con-
verted instheiwinter of 1866 and united
with the Methodist church at
Centenary and remained faithful
and consistent2Imember during her
whole life andIdiedIin faith and hope.
Hers was iai fatal malady with no
hopes of a cure from the first. But
all that love could suggest or science
accomplish was done for her. She
was great sufferer and yet she
never complained. Her favorit9 pas.
sage Of scriptureiwas, BE ye ready.
Let your lamp be trimmed and burn
ing" And as we watched by the bed
side that last night and saw that
precious mother, $50 patient and
peaceful" pass out of this world into
the great world beyond we felt that
she was indeed ready, that her lamps
were trimmed and burning. A large
concourse of friends and neighbors
followed the remains to the Wymore
church wherei Rev. DeYoe spoke
words of comfort to the sorrowing
friends. After the services she was
laid to restlin the Wymore cemetery.
Then prepare to meet her
When it comes our turn to go;
And livelwith her in that eternal city,
Where sorrows are never known.
NARpTu M ATTnOnn