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MARRIED—At the residence of the bride’s father, Captain Frank Rugeley, in Bay City, on Tuesday morning, Jan. 10th, 1899, Miss Annie Rugeley, of Bay City, to Mr. L. J. Gartrell, of Victoria; Rev. Father M. P. McSorley officiating.
This was a quiet, home wedding, only members of the family and most intimate friends being present. The ceremony was according to the simple and impressive ritual of the Catholic church.
Quite a number of presents, some of them of more than ordinary value, were received, as tokens of the affection and esteem of the many friends of the parties. For they each had legions of friends.
The Matagorda County Tribune,
January 14, 1899 |
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At 5 o’clock Sunday afternoon St. Anthony’s Church was the scene of a beautiful wedding when Miss Josephine R. Solis and Mr. Reginaldo Garza were married, Father H. L. Bauman officiating. The bride wore an old-fashioned gown of white satin with long train and a full length bridal veil. She carried an arm bouquet of Easter Lilies with white satin streamers. Miss Isabel Solis, of Rockport, who served as maid of honor, also wore a gown of white satin, and her corsage was pink carnations. Bridesmaid were Mrs. Lupe Campos, in blue; Miss Margaret Rodriguez, in pink; Miss Frances Salinas, in blue; Miss Eufemia Falcon, yellow; Miss Petra Falcon, pink; Miss Nieves Salinas, pink; Miss Bennie Diaz, blue, and all had corsages of carnations in harmonizing colors. Groomsmen were Paul Campos, Gilbert Sanchez, Joe Reyes, John Chuse, Roland Flores, Flerence Garcia and Steve Lara. Flower girls, Afilia Rendon and Mary Lou Smith wore identical gowns of blue, and carried white baskets. Fred Rendon Jr. dressed in white, served as ring bearer and Mary Louise Rippe, train carrier, wore white. The bride and her attendants left from the home of her sister, Mrs. Tom Smith, and were joined by the remainder of the party at the church. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the groom’s home, where many friends were waiting to offer congratulations. The beautiful wedding cake was cut first by the bride, after which Mrs. Fred Rendon took charge and cake and cocoa were served to all the guests. Out of town guests included Miss Dora Solis, of San Antonio, a cousin of the bride, and Miss Mary Rose Jaso, of Refugio, cousin of the groom.
Palacios Beacon,
April 25, 1946 |
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The wedding of Miss Freda Evelyn Fegett, daughter of Mr. and Mr. Ray Fegett of Amarillo to Leslie B. Germer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Germer of this city was solemnized in the Highland Park Baptist church on Friday evening, October 22, 1948. The nuptial solos were rendered by Miss Ann Marie Lee and Mr. F. M. Anderson. Both were accompanied by Mrs. Charles Yaws, Jr., at the piano. Rev. Wade S. Hopkins of Boerne, Texas performed the double ring ceremony. The bride chose a winter white wool suit with brown accessories. She carried a white prayer book topped with a purple orchid and tied with white satin streamers. Miss Joy Buffaloe was maid of honor and the bride’s only attendant. Mr. Louis Germer served his brother as best man and the ushers were Alton Miller and Charles Yaws, Jr. The reception was held immediately following the ceremony at the home of the groom’s parents. Those assisting in serving were Miss Ann Tubbs, Mrs. Sophie Gordon, and Mrs. Louis Germer. After a short wedding trip to Corpus Christi and Uvalde, the couple are now at home at 1114 South Cherry Street.
Palacios Beacon, Nov. 4, 1948 Courtesy of Jennifer Bishop |
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At the Baptist church in Bay City, on Sunday afternoon at 2:45, Mr. Charles E. Gibson and Miss Leonora E. Conger were united in marriage, Rev. H. C. Morrison officiating. Mr. Gibson is a prominent merchant and postmaster of Wadsworth, one of the popular young men of the county, and the bride, a daughter of Hon. J. W. Conger of Bay City, is one of Bay City’s most accomplished young ladies, loved by all who know her. The happy couple left after the ceremony for a brief trip to Houston and Galveston. The News joins the host of friends here in congratulations and good wishes to Mr. Gibson and his bride.
The Matagorda News & Midcoast Farmer,
August 8, 1913 |
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Miss Betty Louise Manning of Houston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Manning of Damon, was married to Maj. Burton W. Gibson of this city, son of Mrs. Roscoe Bolling of Palacios, in a ceremony held at 8 o’clock Thursday evening at Zion Lutheran Church. Rev. George Reck officiated. Attendants to the bride included Mrs. Marvin J. Gibson, matron of honor; Miss Mary Catherine Spoor, maid of honor; Miss Oma Jean Archer and Mrs. Carl S. Smith, bridesmaids. Marvin J. Gibson was his brother’s best man and groomsmen were Carl S. Smith and Warren, Gilbert, Byron Rees and Dick Cheatham ushered. A reception was held at the Plaza hotel following the ceremony. The couple left for an extended trip through the western states and plan to return around May 15. They will live in Houston.--Houston Post
Palacios Beacon, April 18,
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Mr. P. S. Gilbert and Miss Neva Barber were united in marriage on Christmas Day at 5 o’clock in the afternoon, at the home of the bride’s parents. Rev. O. B. Falls, the pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. It was a private home wedding, at which only a few invited friends of both families were present. The wedding march was played by Mrs. Bub Smith. The bride is the daughter of Judge and Mrs. I. N. Barber and is a most estimable young lady; while the bridegroom is the son of Editor and Mrs. C. E. Gilbert, of this city. The Tribune extends the usual cordial congratulations.
The
Matagorda County Tribune,
January 1, 1915 |
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Mr. C. L. Gillespie and Miss Viola Fuller were married on the 19th inst. at Benedict, Kans., by Rev. E. C. Moore, the Methodist minister. The Fuller family were former residents of Palacios and have many friends here to whom this announcement will be of special and pleasing interest.
Palacios Beacon, December 24,
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Cards have been received announcing the marriage on May 31 of Mr. Emmett Gillespie and Miss Virginia Wylie. They were married in Premont at the home of her mother's brother, Mr. Tom Nicholson, a Presbyterian Minister. Thirty-two years before to the day, Mr. Nicholson read the marriage ceremony for Virginia's father and mother. Miss Virginia is one of our own girls, having spent her girl-hood and young womanhood here; everyone knows and loves her. She is a lovable and charming young lady and Mr. Gillespie takes one of our most beloved and popular young ladies from us when he takes Virginia to her new home. Mr. Gillespie is the Depot Agent of the Brownsville line at Francitas and altho not many of us know him, Virginia's choice of him for her life mate places him high in our estimation. The intend visiting "Uncle" Perry Wylie at the Confederate Home in Austin, then going to Aztec, New Mexico to see her father Mr. Ernest Wylie. They will be at home in Francitas after the first of July. The Beacon joins the many friends of this young couple in wishing for them a prosperous and happy life together.
Palacios Beacon, June 11, 1931 |
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Mr. and Mrs. E. Gillett announce the marriage of their daughter, Maudie, to James B. Gillett, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Gillett. The marriage ceremony was performed by the groom’s uncle, Justice of Peace W.T. Cox, in Bay City, on October 1. The couple will make their home in Palacios.
Palacios Beacon, October 10, 1946
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Announcement is made of the marriage of Miss Margaret Rice and Mr. Walter S. Gillett, Jr., on Tuesday, October 9, at the home of Father H. L. Bauman in Blessing. The marriage is the culmination of a romance begun before Pearl Harbor when Miss Rice of Monett, Mo., came here to visit her sister, the wife of one of the Missouri National Guards, who were members of the 203rd, early trainees at Camp Hulen. Liking Palacios, Miss Rice decided to stay here and found employment at the Sea Food Grill, where she met Mr. Gillett, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Gillett, who were at that time in charge of the Grill. In September of 1941, Walter enlisted in the service and was soon sent out for oversea duty. He spent 42 months in the Pacific War Theater, and received his honorable discharge just four years after entering the army. Mr. and Mrs. Gillett spent a short honeymoon in San Antonio and are now making Palacios their home. They have a large circle of friends and all extend congratulations and best wishes.
Palacios Beacon,
October 18, 1945 |
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Matagorda, Texas, June 12.—On the evening of May 17, at 8:30 o’clock Mr. C. J. Gilmore of Blessing and Miss Viola Gore [Gove] of this place were united in matrimony at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Gore [Gove], with a few chosen friends and a number of relatives present, Squire W. E. McNabb officiating. The bride was charmingly gowned in pale blue, trimmed in white, the only ornament worn being a string of pearls clasping her throat. Miss Gore [Gove] was an employee in the telephone office here for two years and by her charming personality had made many friends among the patrons, nearly all of whom remembered her with some beautiful and useful presents. Mr. Gilmore is a young business man of Blessing and had previously prepared a home for his bride, to which they repaired soon after the wedding and are now happily domiciled there. After the wedding ceremony, the guests were invited to the dinning room, where a sumptuous wedding feast was spread and to which all did ample justice. The many good wishes of their friends here follow them to their home.
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Among the many happy events of June, which is the favored month, which have happened in this vicinity was the Glasser-Spence wedding at Buckeye, Wednesday night, June 20. Mr. Irwin Glasser of Matagorda and Miss Anna Spence, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Spence, were married at the home of the bride’s parents at 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Rev. L. E. Selfridge, formerly of Bay City but now pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Temple, officiating, with the beautiful and impressive ritual service of the Presbyterian Church and the ring ceremony. The gentlemen and ladies in waiting were Mrs. L. E. Liggett and Misses Ethel Spence and Miriam Glasser and Messrs. L. E. Liggett, E. R. Hunt and F. J. Spence. At the appointed time Miss Ruth Glasser, sister of the groom, sounded the familiar opening notes of Lohengrin’s wedding march to which tune the wedding party, preceded by little Miss Marjoria Ratliff, as flower girl, repaired to the hymenial altar where Mr. Glasser and Miss Spence were pronounced man and wife by Rev. Selfridge as the strains of “Lore’s Golden Star Reverie” were being softly played in the distance by Miss Glasser and H. C. Hunt. After the ceremony the guests were conducted to the large dining room where the banquet was held. The spacious parlors were tastefully decorated with an admixture of honeysuckle and arbor vitae upon a background of black and white. A large arch extended from either side of the room to the other, embracing the two staircases and fireplace below which hung a pair of hearts interlaced, and decorated with honeysuckle and sweet peas. The predominating flower scheme was sweet peas, this being the bride’s favorite. The bride and ladies in waiting carried large bouquets of white roses while the gentlemen had sweet peas. When the doors of the dining room were thrown open a large table in the form of a hollow square, decorated with roses and sweet peas, met the view of the banquetters. Mr. Francis J. Spence acted as toastmaster. Many were the good things which the five-course menu card called for. Place cards were arranged with the color scheme and sweet peas, and bore the legend of menu and toast for the occasion. A most unique toast program was printed, each toast being a menu number with such titles as—Paprika Bullion, Home-Made Bread, Mountain Loaf, Reflection Salad. Lady Fingers, Sunshine Pudding, Ginger Snaps, Cuisine Constituents, and were given by Mesdames L. E. Liggett of Collegeport and H. C. Hunt of Buckeye, and Messrs. C. M. Ratliff of Bay City, E. R. Hunt of Buckeye, Arnold Livers of Collegeport and L. E. Selfridge of Temple, all of which were happily responded to by the groom, Mr. Irwin Glasser. In closing his response, Mr. Glasser invited the wedding party to an adjoining room where the bride cut the bride’s cake. While music was being rendered by Mrs. Evelyn Logan and E. R. Hunt the bride and groom, taking French leave, quietly slipped out of a rear door where an auto was waiting, and sped on a honeymoon to Galveston and other points. The bride is the popular daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Spence, is an accomplished musician and an earnest Sunday school and church worker.
The
groom is a keen business man, holding a responsible position in
Matagorda, and a Christian gentleman. Both of the young people are well
and favorably known throughout the county and their many friends whom
they number by their acquaintance, wish them the very best in the life
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Bay City, Texas, December 28,.—Rev. E. F. McDonald of this city performed a marriage ceremony in the passenger coach of the westbound Southern Pacific train yesterday afternoon. The contracting parties were Mr. W. C. Glover of Markham and Miss Myra Cone of Floresville. The wedding took place in the coach while the train was waiting to change passengers. The young couple went on to Markham, where they will make their home.
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MARRIED―At the residence of the bride’s parents in Temple, Texas, on Wednesday, Dec. 28th, 1898, Miss Alice O’Brien, late of Beaumont, to Dr. J. M. Gober, of Matagorda.
The Matagorda County Tribune,
December 31, 1898 |
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The marriage of Josephine Ottino, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ottino and August Gonzales, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Gonzales, will take place at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Thursday, February 28, at 5 o’clock p. m. Following the ceremony, a reception will be held on the Palacios Pavilion and friends are most cordially invited.
Palacios Beacon, February 28,
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GOODE-METCALF—At the Methodist parsonage Saturday afternoon at 2:30
o’clock, Mr. Horace S. Goode and Miss Winifred Metcalf, both of Lane
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The affection and interest of a wide circle of friends centered around the marriage of Miss Elmer Phillips and Mr. Walter C. Gosling, Jr., Wednesday, June 20, at 8:00 o'clock in the evening at the Christ Episcopal church, Matagorda. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. W. J. Phillips, of Matagorda, and Mr. Gosling is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Gosling, Sr., of Beaumont, who now resides in Stuttgart, Arkansas. Mrs. Merlin Vogelsang beautifully sang the bridal solo, "At Dawning." Mrs. Geo. Serrill played Lohengrin's as the processional and Mendelssohn's wedding march as the recessional. During the reading of the double ring ceremony by the Rev. Paul Engle, Mrs. Serrill softly played "I Love You Truly." The church was decorated at the channels and altar with lighted tapers, palms and ferns and ivory floor baskets of Shasta daisies. The bridegroom and his brother, Edward P. Gosling, as best man, met the bride at the altar. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Frank Phillips of Houston. She wore a gown of flesh pink moiré ribbon, fashioned with tight fitting bodice bouffante style skirt, uneven hemline of ruffles shading them from flesh pink to deep rose, picture hat of flesh imported silk hair braid, and pink satin slippers. She carried a bouquet of pink rosebuds and valley lilies. Miss Louise Phillips, sister of the bride, as maid of honor, gowned in baby blue georgette and taffeta, fashioned in bouffante mode, picture hat of pink silk hair braid, carried a bouquet of daisies tied with tulle. Ushers were J. J. Bellew and Preston Williams. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home. The wedding cake was cut and punch was served. The bride's table held the wedding cake, beautifully embossed with roses, ferns and lilies and lighted tapers. Mr. and Mrs. Gosling left in their car for New Orleans, Stuttgart, Hot Springs, the Ozark mountains and other points of interest. Mrs. Gosling traveled in an ensemble of blue silk crepe with accessories of red. They will be at home in Bay City after July 5th. The out-of-town guests attending the wedding were: Mrs. J. J. Wheat, Beaumont; Miss Aileen Tooke, Beaumont; Mrs. E. G. McElvy, Houston; Mrs. J. O. Overstreet, Amarillo; Mrs. W. J. Phillips, Jr., Houston; Mr. Edgar Gosling, New Iberia, La., and Mr. Perry Gosling, Beaumont.
The Matagorda County Tribune, July 29, 1928 |
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In the presence of a few close friends, Mrs. Millie Herrin and Forest L. Green, of San Antonio, were united in marriage Wednesday, April 2 at 8:30 p. m. at the Luther Hotel. The double ring ceremony was used with Rev. G. F. Gillespie officiating and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Strasner attendants. The bride has made her home in Palacios a number of years and has a large circle of friends. The groom has been here since last September and is a chemist in the hospital at Camp Hulen. The Beacon joins their many friends in extending congratulations and best wishes.
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April 3, 1941 |
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At noon, Monday, February 15th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Trumbull, of Van Vleck, their youngest daughter, Rena Louise, became the bride of Sam H. Gregory, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Gregory, also of Van Vleck. Only members of the immediate families witnessed the ceremony which was performed by Rev. L. E. Selfridge. Mr. and Mrs. Gregory left at one for Houston, where they started for California the following day. Mr. Gregory goes to take a position on a large barley farm in the wonderfully rich San Joaquin valley district near Stockton. They will be at home to their friends after the fifteenth of April, at Terminus, California.
The
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February 19, 1915 |
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Mr. Ralph Grogan and Miss Della Lewis, both of this city, were married yesterday evening at 8 o’clock at the residence of Mr. Clyde Park, by Rev. J. P. Green, pastor of the Presbyterian church. The groom is one of Palacios’ new business men and is interested in the garage and auto repair shop on 5th street. The bride has been a resident of the city for some time, making her home with Mrs. Park, and has many friends among the young people of this city. The Beacon joins with the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Grogan in extending congratulations and wishing them happiness, prosperity and a ripe old age.
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Mr. and Mrs. Sam W. Long of San Antonio announce the marriage of their daughter, Margaret Lucille to John Hall Grubb of Chicago, Ill., on Saturday evening at eight-thirty o’clock in the home of the bride. Reverend Paul Hein, pastor of the Grace English Lutheran Church read the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Grubb arrived in Bay City Sunday evening to make their home.
The Matagorda County Tribune,
June 1, 1933 |
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At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Erekson, Sunday, April 11, at six o’clock their daughter, Mary Ruby, was married to Louis L. Gurka, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gurka, of Brenham, with Rev. George F. Gillespie, officiating. An arch of green foliage with roses entwined formed the background before which the vows were pledged, in the double ring ceremony. The bride, who was given in marriage by her brother, Richard Erekson, Jr., wore a blue suit with white accessories. Mrs. E. A. Hayes, of Houston, sister of the bride, was matron of honor and wore a rose colored dress. Mrs. Leon Feggettt as bridesmaid also wore a rose colored dress with matching accessories. E. A. Hayes, of Houston, served Mr. Gurka as best man and Leon Feggett was groomsman. Immediately following the ceremony a reception was held in the home and the large number of friends and relatives gathered for the occasion were served punch and cake. The three-tired wedding cake being a gift to the bridal couple from an uncle of the bride. The happy young couple left for a short wedding trip after which they will go to Hebbronville , where they will make their home.
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April 15, 1948 |
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(Austin American)—Miss Margaret Griffith became the bride of Wilfred Gustafson of Bay City in a pretty ceremony at the home of the bride’s uncle and aunt, Dr. and Mrs. Charles W. Ramsdell, Thursday at 8 p.m. Tall baskets of white chrysanthemums marked the improvised altar and at either side stood floor candelabra holding pink tapers. The bridal solo “I Love You Truly,” was sung by Mrs. J. W. Buchanan who was accompanied by Mrs. Campbell Wray. Mrs. A. S. Burger was at the piano for the wedding march. The bride was attended by Miss Lois Brakeen, who wore a tailored model of blue crepe and carried an arm bouquet of pink roses. The bride was given in marriage by her uncle, R. F. Nitschke. She wore an afternoon model of blue transparent velvet, and her flowers were Madame Butterfly roses, in shower arrangement. For something old, she carried a handkerchief which had belonged to her mother, and a “borrowed” strand of pearls was another offering of propitiation to the god of luck, said to attend brides mindful of tradition. Dr. H. C. Garrison of Central Christian church read the ceremony. The bridegroom had Louie Hackel of Marlin as best man. Mr. and Mrs. Gustafson left immediately after the ceremony for a brief honeymoon trip before going to their home at Bay City, where Mr. Gustafson is connected with the engineering department of Matagorda county. Mrs. Gustafson is a former student of the University of Texas and has made her home with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Griffith. Mr. Gustafson is also a former student of the university, in the engineering department.
The Daily Tribune, November 4, 1929 |
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An event of much interest to friends was the marriage of Miss Esther Maney Vest to Mr. Oliver Herbert Gusman Sunday morning, June 2nd, at 10:30. The marriage vows were solemnized at the Methodist parsonage, with Rev. Terry Wilson reading the beautiful ceremony. Miss Vest was attractively gowned in a going away dress, a navy blue ensemble with accessories to match. Only a few close friends witnessed the ceremony. They were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Erwin, Miss Erie Starr, L. B. Luder and Mrs. Terry Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Gusman left immediately for Corpus Christi and other points. Mrs. Gusman is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Vest, of Bay City. She has taught school here for several years and is well known. Mr. Gusman is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Gusman, of Bay City. He is a familiar figure at the Stinnett Confectionery, and has made many friends. These young people have been sweethearts since childhood. Their host of friends are glad to see their happy union. We are pleased to know that this splendid couple will continue to make their home here. Happiness should be theirs and we are heartily wishing it for them.
The Daily Tribune, June 5, 1929 |
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Miss Violet Paulk and Mr. Harry Guynes were quietly married at the Methodist parsonage Saturday afternoon, Rev. M. H. Keen, officiating. The young couple will make their home in Blessing and have the best wishes of a host of friends.
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December 29, 1938 |
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