Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1919-08-27
WEDDING BELLS PEAL
FOR POTOSI COUPLES
SEVERAL HAPPY EVENTS TOOK
PLACE In SOUTHERN DISTRICT
LAST WEEK OTHER ITEMS.

Tuesday morning, August 18th at
$3.50 o'clock the ST. Thomas Catho-
lie church in the village of Potosi
was the scene of quiet but beauti-
Iul wedding. 1t was when Miss Flor
4nce Garner gave her heart and hand
to Joseph KOehler both from the
town Of Waterloo Rev. FIR. J. E..
Prucha Officiated at the nuptial mass
and performed the marriage cere-
mony. The bride was attired in a
gown Of white georgette crepe and
carried bouquet of white roses and
smilax and presented a most beauti-
full appearance as she stood before
the altar and plighted her vows to the
young man of her choice. She was
attended by Miss Madaline Hartman
a cousin of the groom. She was at
tired In a dress of white wolfe and
crepe de chene and carried bouquet
OF purple aSterS. The groom was
supported by Lee Garner a brother
OF the bride. Both wore dark blue
suits. The bride is the eldest daugh-
Ter of Mrs. Louise Garner, widow of
the late George Garner, and is pos
sessed OF all the necessary qualifica-
tions that go to make a good and
faithful housewife, and Joe can be
thankful for the prize he has cap
Iured. The groom is the eldest son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Nick Koehler and is
young man of good moral habits.
He is Industrious and honest in all
of his dealings and will make mod
el husband. The happy young couple
start on their matrimonial voyage
with the best wishes of host of
friends. Following the marriage SER
vice the bridal party repaired to the
home of the brides mother where an
elaborate wedding dinner awaited
them, none but immediate relatives
being present.
August Brandt of the town of
jamestown, and Miss Elizabeth StOhl-
meyer of the town of Potosi, were
Joined in holy matrimony by Rev. FIR
Scheffer at st. Andrews church on
Tuesday morning, Aug. H. The
bride was alfred in a gown of white
messaline and georgette with bead
trimming and wore a bridal veil and
wreath and presented beautiful APP
pearaace. She was attended by her
sister, Miss Magic Stohlmeyer, whol
was attired in dress of pink gearg-
cite with bead trimming. The groom
wore dark blue suit and was sup
ported by his brother, Arthur Brandt.
Following. the nuptial service the
bridal party repaired to the home OF
the brides parents where bounti-
full wedding breakfast awaited them,
only near relatives being present. The
evening was devoted to the pleasure
of the young people who INDUCED in
dancing, refreshments and other
amusements. The bride is the eldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Henry
Stohlmeyer and is young woman of
many fine qualifications. She was
born and reared on farm and will
make a good and faithful farmers
helpmate. The gr Jm is a son of Mr..
and Mrs. Jos. Brs ldt and is young
man of unimpeachable character. The
happy young couple Immediately went
to housekeeping on the groom's farm
in the town of jamestown with the
best wishes of many friends for a
happy and prosperous welded life.
TIE couple were the recipients of
many beautiful and useful presents.
This marriage item was intended for
publication in our 1ast weeks items
but was belated.
Charlie Baumler and Miss Ella
Kelly were married in Galena Aug
25th.
Other POtOsi Notes.
The genial Geo. Ragatz Sr. of Du-
buque, father of c. j. Ragatz of Po-
tosi, shook the hands Of many friends
in Potosi Saturday
Jos. Wagner and family of North
Buena Vista, Ia, spent a couple of
days here the latter part of the week
visiting relatives and friends.
The Rev. Frs. Scheffer and Prucha
will be i'll attendance at the priests
annual retreat at La Crosse this
week. In consequence they will be
absent from their congregations for
three days.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. J. Reuter- enter
tanned a number of relatives and
friends at their home over in the
town of Harrison Sunday. Those in
the party were Messrs. and Mesdames
Peter Reuter-, Albert Reuter-, Leo
Reuter-, Archie McLain, John Jenzen,
Mr.. and Mrs Decovie and families
and others. Chicken and many 9TH
er fine things to eat were served for
dinner and supper and everyone pres
ent enjoyed the meals. Another time
Joe, let fellow know when you
have chicken feast.
Mr.. and Mrs. Golden Bell have ar
rived here from California to visit
with their aunt, Mrs Geo. HI. LOWS.
Miss Sophia Stoker arrived here on
Saturday morning from BozerlGn,
Mont, to visit her brother, William
Stoker, and family ard with other
relatives end friends. She will prob
ably spend the winter in this local
itv. This is Miss StOkcr'S first visit
back to her native county for the
period of II years and her many old
friends are pleased to see her.
A large number of farmers and
their families with we'll laden bas-
kets INDUCED in picnic at Cornelia
last Friday and a genuine good time
was had Refreshments of various
kinds were donated and sold for the
benefit of the Cornelia church.
Miss Mae Ames was in Dubuque a
few days last week visiting with rel
atives.
ldr. and Mrs. John Hudson of Brit