Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-12-26
GOLDEN WEDDING
AT CHARLTON
THE PRINCIPALS ARE MR.. AND
MRS. ENTLEY--GRAND-
DAUGHTER MARRIES

Charlton, Dec. 24.-(SpeciaD-
and Mrs. J.. a, j. Bentley who have re-
sided in this county fer over half a
century. today celebrated their Golden
wedding. Early This morning, at s
o'clock. they TENDED the marriage Of
their granddaughter, Miss Maud
Throckmorton, to George ID. Eaton of
Alton. The remainder of the day was
spent in quiet manner. John An
drew Jackson Bentley and Miss Annie
Scott We're united in marriage in this
city December "a, 1907 at the home Of
Judge Edwards, and their entire mar
ried life has been spent here. They
have been the parents of five chill
dren. only two of whom are living,
Mrs. 7 M. Throckmorton and Miss
Carrie NJ. Bentle-- both of this city,
One son, John E. Bentley died in Alas
ka. nine years ago. Mr.. and Mrs
Bentley are among the verv best peo-
nle of Charlton and number their
friends by their acquaintances. That
happy welded life Is the wish of their
numerous friends.
Throckmorton- Eaton Nuptials.
This morning at 5 o'clock, at the
home of the brides parents, DR.. and
Mrs. II. NJ. Throckmorton, occurred
the marriage of Miss Maud M
Throck morton and George D. Eaton
VI -AllOil. lie ceremony was peri
ed by Rev. e. S. Menoher of Alton,
and was witnessed only by the rela-
tives and few intimate friends. Miss
Daphne Shaul. of Quimby acted as
bridesmaid, and Gross Throckmorton,
brother of the bride, ofticiated as best
man. The bride was attired in a dam
ty gown Of white pima cloth from the
Philippines. over white silk. and car
ried a bouquet Of white and pink
The hrj6acnnoiH
of white silk MULE At the conclusion
Of the ceremony a wedding breakfast
was served, &and at noon the happy
couple left on wedding trip to Hen
derson and other points in Kentucky.
The bride Is graduate of the Char
iton public schools and is also grad
uate of the State Normal school at
Cedar Falls. She also attended Simp-
son college at Indianola for two years.
She is charming young woman who
| numbers her friends by her acquaint-
ances. She is at present employed as
| high school teacher at Bedford. and
| will finish her term Of school there.
| The groom is an exemplary young
man. lie is superintendent Of the
public schools at Alton and gives
splendid satisfaction. That they may
have long and happy welded life
is the wish of their innumerable
friends F
Double Wedding at M. &. PARSONAGE.
A double wedding occurred at the
Methodist Episcopal parsonage on
Sunday evenine at 6:45 o'clock, the
contracting parties being c. f. Bor-
rel and Miss Ethel Berry. and w. c,
Borrel and Miss Rosa Nable. Both
| couple are we'll known and highly es-
teemed nd will have the best wishes
of many friends. The ceremony was
performed by Rv. N. Evans and only
the immediate relatives were present
Other Charlton News.
Guilford Croker has returned from
a few days business tri" to Chicago.
Harold Whitfield is spending a few
days with relatives and friends in Of
| tumwa. ~
County Clerk Carpenter yesterday
issued marriage licenses to VIM. B.
| walker and Emma Curtia. George D,
Eaton and Maud NJ. Throckmorton; J.
William Wallace, and Kathryn L.
Ashby.
Miss Cora Rowe arrived home yes
terday from Hammond, Indiana. where
she has been trimming in a millinery
store.
Mrs. Fred Hess and DAUGHTER. Laura
have returned from a visit in Cardiff
III. with their daughter and sister, Mrs.
| George Perrine