Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-03

with relatives and her many friends,
on the South Side.
Observation-Disclosures WEDDING
AND SHELToN-cLous
Charlton Last evening at eight
o'clock, at the home of the brides
mother. Mrs. R. r. Martin, occurred
the marriage of Arthur Lundgreen
and Miss Pearl Martin. At the ap-
pointed hour, to the strains of Mend
elssohn's wedding march, executed by
the brides sister, Miss Ella Lundgren
the bridal party entered the parlor
and stood in front of bank Of ferns
and potted plants while the ceremony
was performed by Rev. O. A. Elmquist,
pastor OF the Swedish Lutheran
church. Miss Marie Bowen acted as
bridemaid and Oliver Troutwein
officiated as groomsman. The bride was
attired in a gown of white wool and
carried bouquet of pink roses.
Previous to the ceremony Miss
Amanda Westling sang, 20 Promise
Me- The house was prettily decorat-
ed in pink and white. At the con
clusion of the ceremony a luncheon
was served.
The bride is graduate of the
local high school, being member of
the class Of 1907, and Is a charming
young lady. The groom Is son of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Lundgren and has
resided here for many years. He is
young man Of worth and integrity
For some time he has been employed
with Johnson & Best, carpenters He
and his bride have many warm friends
who will extend hearty congratulations
and good wishes on this happy oc-
casion
sheIton-Clouse Wedding.
Mr.. James A Shelton and Miss Dora
A. Clouse were united in marriage yes
terday at high noon at the home OF the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin
Clouse. The ceremony was performed
by Elder Young, Of Liberty Center, in
the presence of number of relatives
and friends The bride was attired in
becoming gown of light silk. After
congratulations had been proffered a
sumptuous wedding dinner was served
The bride has been successful
teacher in this county for several years
and is young lady possessing many
lovable qualities The groom Is a
son Of Mr. and Mrs. j. M. Shelton, Of
this city, and Is young man possess
Ing many sterling qualities.
The happy couple will reside on a
farm near Norwood Their many
friends will wish them long welded
life, fraught with much happiness.
The Lundgren Babe Dead.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Lundgren
mourn the death of their infant child,
which occurred suddenly yesterday
morning. The little one had been i'll
for few days with cold but nothing
serious apprehended. Congestion of
the lungs probably ensued and when
the parents arose yesterday morning
they found the babe dead in bed Fun
eral services, conducted by G. e. Wells
pastor of the Christian church, were
held at the home this afternoon at two
O'Clock, after which interment took
place In the Charlton cemetery. The
little one was named Zoerelda Maur-
inc, and was born in this city on Dec
ember II, 1907 The sorrowing par
ents have the sympathy of many
friends.
Other Charlton News.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Peterson of Oak
ley visited in this city yesterday with
her sister Mrs. G. Arvidson.
Miss Stella Curtis returned last
evening from few days business trip
In Des Moines.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. James left yes
terday for a weeks visit in Murray
with his sister, Mrs. G. H. Stierwalt
Mr.. J. G. Hanna, of Minneapolis,
Mimi, formerly of this city, who had
been visiting in Charlton with Mrs. w.
w. Whitfield and other friends, re-
turned home yesterday.
Mrs. Viola Van Dyke Of Spring Hill
visited in this city yesterday with her
cousin, Mrs. D. L. Pippinger.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Conner of near
Lucas who had been spending sew
eral days with their son, William Con-
ner and family. returned home yes
terday.
Mrs. Elizabeth Merriman Of Dor
chester, Neb., has returned home after
a pleasant visit with her niece, Mrs.
f. w Gray.
Mrs. Clara Dickinson OF New Vir-
ginia, who came to attend the funeral
of Mrs. Mary Robertson, returned
home yesterday.
c. F. Mclaughlin and family have
been enjoying visit from his mother,
Mrs. Frank Mclaughlin, and sister-in-
law, Mrs, S. E. Mclaughlin and baby,
Of st. Charles, who returned home
yesterday.
Mrs. Will Durham left yesterday for
a two weeks visit with relatives and
friends in Corydon and Cambria. Her
husband accompanied her as far as
Miss Mildred Best left yesterday to
Join her parents in ST. Joseph they
having moved to that city recently.
Emmett Enslow of Salt Lake CITY.
Utah, formerly of this place, is visit,
Ing with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. D.
A. Enslow. and humorous friends.
Bert Tansey left this evening for
Red Cloud, Neb.. where he has ac.
cepted position as leader of a band
Lon Baker left yesterday for a
months visit in st. Joseph with his
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