1917 Marriages
Geneva Free Press,
March 28, 1917
Married in Madison, Saturday, March 28, by the Rev. Lawrence, Alton Nedro and Miss Frances Pettet.
Alton is one of our Dock road boys and Miss Frances a teacher in North
Madison schools. They will live in Geneva. Best wishes of their friends
go with them.
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Ashtabula Star and Beacon,
April 5, 1917
MARRIAGE LICENSE: George R. Price and Miss Jennie E. Lintala, both of Rome.
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The Jefferson Gazette,
Tuesday, May 29, 1917
Probate Court -- Marriage Licenses
Lawrence A. Rodgers of Ashtabula and Catherine P. Sims of Ashtabula.
Samuel V. Adkins of Cleveland and Kathryn B. Condron of Ashtabula.
Frank J. Rose of Linesville, Pa., and Lela C. Shaff of Williamsfield.
Harry Freidman of Geneva and Evelyn Miller of Geneva. Both born in Russia.
Leslie T. McKinnon of Ashtabula and Treva Ione Ward of Ashtabula.
Byron B. Bule of Ashtabula and Olive A. Wetmore of Ashtabula.
Lawrence A. Wilton of Geneva and Mabel E. Thompson of Geneva.
Walter D. Strock of Ashtabula and Myrtle M. Hines of Dorset.
Fred Whileside [sic] of Ashtabula and Martha LeBrun of Ashtabula.
Percy A. Cobb of Ashtabula and Joyce A. Ormsby of Ashtabula. Married May 24th by Rev. J. A. Goodrich.
Robert E. Cummins of Conneaut and Dorothy M. Sweet of Conneaut.
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The Jefferson Gazette,
Tuesday, June 12, 1917
Sommers-Brown Wedding
Held at Home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Summers in Hartsgrove.
Miss Mayme Sommers,
one of Hartsgrove's splendid daughters, was married at the home of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Sommers, Saturday evening, June 2nd, to Mr. Floyd Brown
of Orwell. All pains had been taken to make the occasion pleasing and
impressive, happy faces and pretty gowns doing their part. The bridal
dress of white satin being a reflection of the refinement and taste
shown in the home decorations.
Miss Clara Schultz, of Cleveland, gave much pleasure by singing a number of charming selections.
At
9:30 the young couple attended by little Edith and Howard Brown, flower
bearers; Miss Georgia Sommers and Foster Brown took position beneath a
bower of ferns and flowers and accepted the vows of holy wedlock as set
forth in the beautiful ring ceremony pronounced by Rev. Earl Brown.
Following congratulations a splendid dinner was served.
The
guests present not already mentioned were Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Brown,
Harold Brown, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Brown, Mr.
and Mrs. Wick Sellars and daughter, Miss Helen Anderson, of Orwell;
Mrs. Earl Brown, Perry, O.; Mr. and Mrs. Milton Leggett, of Montville,
Mrs. Hattie Sommers and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Graves, Miss Agnes
Sommers, of Hartsgrove.
The
bride has many friends among the townsmen of Hartsgrove where she has
been a most successful teacher, the past school year was very happily
spent in the schools of McDonaldsville, O.
Best wishes are for the worth young people who will live in Orwell.
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The announcement of the marriage of Miss Helen Hurlburt, formerly of Jefferson, on Tuesday, June 5th, at Chicago, has been received by local friends. The groom is Mr. Ross Henry Theil.
Mr. and Mrs. Theil will be at home after July 1st at 1185 Lawton Ave.,
Chicago. Mrs. Theil is the only daughter of the late John E. Hurlburt
and Jessie Windslow Hurlburt, and was born in Jefferson. She is a
granddaughter of Mrs. E. G. Hurlburt of Jefferson. The wedding
announcement was issued by Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Pease, of Chicago.
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Marriage Licenses
Loyal A. Giddings of Andover and Georgianna B. Warren of Andover.
F. Gordon Hart of Spokane, Wash., and Dorothy S. Dickson of Ashtabula.
Raymond E. Hewit of Conneaut and Grace Kline of Conneaut.
James P. Anderson of Ashtabula and Hazel M. Reiss of Ashtabula. Married June 8th by Rev. M. W. Reece.
Victor S. Eastbrook of Stevensville, Pa., and Annette F. Zeile of Ashtabula.
Arlie J. Neave of Jefferson and Myro [sic] V. O'Connor of Conneaut. Married June 5th by Rev. James Hefferman.
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The Jefferson Gazette,
Thursday, November 22, 1917
Marriage Licenses
Ralph L. Fox, of Kingsville, and Mary J. McGown [sic], of Kingsville.
Joseph B. Pierce, of Conneaut, and Letha M. Laird, of Conneaut. Married by Rev. Gruber on Nov. 20th.
Theo. E. Hammon of Ashtabula, and Lola M. Hershelman, of Ashtabula.
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The Jefferson Gazette,
Saturday, December 22, 1917
Marriage Licenses
Arthur W. Johnson, of Ashtabula, and Stella P. Fassett, of Ashtabula. Married by Justice C. A. Hitchcock, Dec. 20, on consent of Judge of Juvenile court.
Ray D. Penfield, of Conneaut and Lena F. Vendetti, of Conneaut. Consent of Judge of Juvenile court given.
Leon N. Gates, of Greenville, O., and Angela G. Hewit, of Conneaut.
Harmon A. Cole, of Williamsfield, and Cora A. French, of Williamsfield.
William A. Sherwood, of Ashtabula, and Ruth N. Ely, of Ashtabula.
Sam Dispense, of Ashtabula, and Amelia Crudele, of Ashtabula.
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The Geneva Free Press-Times,
Saturday, December 22, 1917
MARRIED IN CHICAGO
CONNEAUT, Dec. 22 -- Announcement was made yesterday of the wedding at Chicago Thursday of Helen Miller and Harold Armstrong, both of this city.
Miss Angela Hewitt of Conneaut and Leon Gates of Greenville were married here Thursday.
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The Jefferson Gazette,
December 25-27, 1917
Hitchcock-Close
Mr.
and Mrs. J. D. Hitchcock, 1800 Wymore avenue, East Cleveland, formerly
of Jefferson, announce the marriage of their daughter, Clara May, to
Mr. Lyman W. Close, formerly of Chicago, which occurred on Saturday
evening in the presence of the immediate families, Rev. W. B. Armstrong
of the Windermere M. E. church officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Close will be
at home after Jan. _1 at 1869 Wymore avenue.
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Announcement is made of the marriage of Miss Mary Simpkins, formerly of this place, to Howard J. Perry, of Jackson. Mich. Congratulations. [Andover personals column item].
Sunday's Cleveland Leader had a half tone picture of Mrs. Roscoe C. Pierce, bride of Lieut. Roscoe C. Perry [sic, Pierce], whose marriage occurred at Cleveland, Dec. 12th.
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Marriage Licenses
Fred L. Parker of Conneaut and Mildred L. Roseter of Conneaut.
James E. Eagles of Conneaut and Jessie Benjamin of Conneaut.
Frank G. Greenfield of Edinboro, Pa., and Myrtle I. Clark of Conneaut.
Fay B. Platt of Ashtabula and Marie A. Davis of Ashtabula.
Jack A. Tuurl of Conneaut and Senya L. Tienvier of Ashtabula. Married by Justice C. A. Hitchcock on Dec. 24.
Ralph H. Stone of Conneaut and Marjorie Abbott of Conneaut. The groom is a lieutenant in the army.
1918 Marriages
The Jefferson Gazette,
Thursday, January 3, 1918
Angela Hewitt and Leon Gates were married last Thursday
noon at the home of the bride on Daniels Ave. The ceremony was
performed by Rev Benjamin in the presence of the relatives and
immediate friends. The happy couple went to Cleveland for a short visit
with friends after which they will reside in Greenville [in Farnham
personals column].
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The Jefferson Gazette,
Thursday, January 24, 1918
United in Marriage at St. Joseph's Church
Mr. Andrew Corkrean and Miss Marie Diemer were united in marriage at St. Joseph's Church with nuptial High Mass Thursday morning at 9:00 o'clock.
The witnesses were Geo. A. Diemer and Miss Elizabeth Diemer.
Miss Miller presided at the organ and solos were rendered by Joseph, Skufca, Mrs. C. Tamblin and Miss Miller
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The Jefferson Gazette,
Tuesday, January 29, 1918
Marriage Licenses
E. C. Johnson, of Ashtabula, and Elizabeth Kline, of Ashtabula.
Byron Johnson, of North Conneaut, and M. Alma Hanes, of Conneaut.
Jack E. Shippola, of Ashtabula, and Anna S. Kauppanen, of Ashtabula.
Clement M. Carlton, of Ashtabula, and Lettie Fern Shaff, of Geneva.
Allen G. Valentine, of Geneva, and Edna A. Cronios [?], of Geneva.
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The Jefferson Gazette,
Saturday, February 2, 1918
Marriage License
George E. Mosler of Ashtabula, a soldier, and A. Marie Conley of Ashtabula.
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Copied from Canon City, Col. Daily Record
-- Miss Nellie M. Howell and Karl I. Meigs,
both of this city, were quietly married by Rev. D. J. Elsen [?], pastor
of the First Christian Church, at the parsonage, 1111 Greenwood avenue,
at 7:30 Tuesday evening, Jan. 15 in the presence of a few intimate
friends. The bride was attended by Mrs. L. G. Bogardus and daughter,
Miss Pearl, of 793 River street, at whose home she had been staying
since her arrival in Canon City in June of last year. The bride is an
attractive young woman and has made many friends during her sojourn in
this community. She is a member of the Christian church, and came here
from southern Illinois. The groom is a successful and prosperous young
ranchers on East Grand Ave., Lincoln Park, and commands the respect and
esteem of his neighbors and of the public generally. Mr. and Mrs. Meigs
have already gone to housekeeping on Lincoln Park, where an attractive
home was awaiting them at the time of their marriage. Their friends
unite in congratulations and best wishes for a happy wedded life [in
New England - Orwell personals column].
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The Jefferson Gazette,
Thursday, March 7, 1918
Friends received word of the marriage of Capt. Carl Roberts of Chillicothe, to Miss Parks, of Painesville. Mr. Roberts taught school here for seven years and all wish him happiness [in Footville personals column].
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The Jefferson Gazette,
Thursday, September 26, 1918
Marriages Licenses
Harrison Blood of Ashtabula and Anna Atta Ditler of Geneva. Married by Justice Hitchcock on Sept. 24.
Bert W. Hollister of Conneaut and Ethel J. Watson of Conneaut.
Tom L. Smith of Conneaut and Elizabeth P. Swanson of Ashtabula.
Purl W. Hawes of Ashtabula and Jessie May Smith of Saybrook, Married Sept. 23, by Rev. J. A. Goodrich.
Ernest M. Baker of Ashtabula and Olive G. Pederson of Ashtabula. Married Sept. 23, by Rev. J. A. Goodrich.
Delos E. Sage of Painesville and Mildred E. Hoig of Conneaut. Married Sept. 21, by Rev. A. E. Kemp.
Clyde S. Dewey of Conneaut and Inez M. McCauley of Conneaut. Married Sept. 22, by Rev. R. D. Wood.
Earl L. King of Ashtabula and Helen M. Sweet of Ashtabula. Married by Rev. C. A. Dowell, Sept. 21.
O. C. Peck and Hazel W. Major of Conneaut. Married Sept. 20, by Justice Hitchcock.
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The Geneva Free Press-Times
Friday, November 8, 1918
ENTERTAIN COMING BRIDE LAST NIGHT
Mrs. Charles Bartlett and Mrs. L. B. Alderman entertained at dinner Thursday evening at the home of the former in honor of Miss Ethel Kneale of Madison, whose marriage to Maurice Wood of Madison, is to occur in the near future. Miss Kneale is visiting at the Alderman's home at present.
1919 Marriages
The Jefferson Gazette,
Tuesday, February 25, 1919
Marriage Licenses
F. S. Bond, of Cleveland, and Hester E. Miller, of Jefferson.
Charles Bleisher, of Conneaut, and Julia Kalliajer of Conneaut.
John O. Naskall, of Plymouth, and Hazel A. La Bounty, of Ashtabula.
Joseph E. Nystrom and Mae Miller, of Ashtabula.
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The Jefferson Gazette,
Thursday, July 3, 1919
LEONARD-VANTASSELL
A very quiet wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ira
Leonard of Lenox Saturday, June 21, 1919, by Rev. J. A. Goodrich, when Miss Florence M. Leonard of Lenox, O., was united in marriage to William L. Van Tassell of Ashtabula, O.
The bride wore a beautiful dress of messaline and crepe de chine and
carried a corsage of pink roses and ferns. The bride received many
beautiful gifts. After the ceremony light refreshments were served.
Only the near relatives were present.
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The Jefferson Gazette,
Tuesday, July 8, 1918
Harper-Brown Wedding
Bradford Harper and Winifred Brown, Jefferson young
people, were united in marriage on Thursday evening, July 3rd, 1919, at
the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. V. H. Tuttle, Madison, Ohio.
Reverend William S. Baker performed the marriage ceremony in the
presence of a few friends. The serious illness of the groom's father,
R. E. Harper, caused a change in the plans of the couple, for a home
wedding.
Mrs. Bradford Harper is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Brown and
has for several years been a popular and efficient clerk for The
Jefferson Banking Company. Bradford Harper is in the employ of the Ship
Building Plant of Ashtabula. Mr. and Mrs. Harper will make their home
in Jefferson and are extended the best wishes of the entire community.
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The Jefferson Gazette,
Tuesday, July 15, 1919
TROTH PLIGHTED AT WOODLAND BEACH
Orwell Romance Consummated Before Vast Crowd
On Evening of July Fourth at Ashtabula,
Now on Honeymoon Trip.
The attraction extraordinary at Woodland Beach, Ashtabula, July 4th,
was the marriage, in the bandstand at 9 o'clock in the evening of Ralph D. Allison of Colebrook and Florence I. Geer,
of Orwell. A marriage always draws the curious [possibly because it is
the one sacred ceremony of our day] and as this one had been publicly
announced, the crowd that gathered was estimated to be about 5,000
people.
There was nothing lacking to make this wedding a very notable one.
There was music and a huge crowd and the motion picture people were on
hand, busy perpetuating the event through the medium of the cinema.
Mr. and Mrs. Allison are both graduates of the Orwell High Schools. They will be at home in Colebrook after August 1st.
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The Jefferson Gazette,
Tuesday, December 2, 1919
Marriage Licenses
The following have been given marriage licenses at the Jefferson Probate court.
Avery T. Van Tassell, ??, of Ashtabula and Amelia [?] M. Smith, 26 [?], of Orwell.
Bert D. Howe, 29, of Ashtabula and Emma C. Swanson, 23, of Austinburg.
Jay E. Ward, 29, and Susie A. Morehouse, 29, both of Ashtabula.
Walter A. Wood, 21, and Dor--- M. Whitney, 21, of Ashtabula.
Arthur H. Cox, 21, and Ruth W. P____?, 19, both of Conneaut.
Charles T. Bingham, 23, of Mantua, Ohio, and Florence L. Gamlin, 23 of Orwell.
Harvey H. Strubbe and Edith M. Pederson, both of Ashtabula.
William L. Haud, 24, of Manly, Ill. [?], and Dorothy A. McGrath, 19, of Ashtabula.
Elwood W. Jordon, 22, of Conneaut and Ida M. Collins, 19, of Ashtabula.
Walter W. Whitford, 25, and Mabel I. Webster, 18, of Conneaut.
William L. Hopkins, 23, and Marjorie C. Gelvin, 21, both of Andover.
James S. Whigham, 37, and Minnie Gray, 37, both of Geneva.
Edward H. Cone, 22, and Arville L. Randall, 22, of Geneva.
Note: This clipping was a bit faded and difficult to read.

1920 Marriages
The Jefferson Gazette
Thursday, January 1, 1920
JOINER-BRENNEMAN
A quiet wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Pierce, Wednesday, Dec. 31, when Miss Lucille Joiner, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Joiner of East Jefferson, became the wife of Mr. Addison Brenneman
of Toledo. Both the young people were graduates of the class of 1918 of
Jefferson High School. The best wishes of the community are extended to
the young couple. Mr. and Mrs. Brenneman left immediately for their
home in Toledo.
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The Jefferson Gazette,
Thursday, January 15, 1920
Marriage licenses issued January 12 -- Louis Milens, Ashtabula, and
Mary C. Morell, Ashtabula; Thomas L. Patton, Conneaut, and Alma I.
Young, Conneaut; Henry G. Anderson, Ashtabula, and Florence E. Wright,
Ashtabula; Erland E. Ross, Hartsgrove, and Nellie M. Armstrong,
Harpersfield.
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The Jefferson Gazette
Thursday, February 12, 1920
Ruby L. Hotchkiss, formerly of Jefferson, but now of Zion City, Ill., was united in marriage to Mr. Charles A. Duvall,
also of Zion City, on Jan. 24, 1920. Mrs. C. A. Duvall has long been a
popular forelady in the Marshall Field Industries. She was very
generously remembered by her employers with many valuable gifts, also a
check for $75. She still holds her position with the Marshall Fields
company. Mr. Duvall is a skilled workman in Zion City.
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The Jefferson Gazette
October 26, 1920
Harold Wright
left home suddenly Wednesday noon in his every day clothes, and all
efforts to locate him during the afternoon were fruitless. However, the
next day it leaked out that he and Miss Mena Benson of Denmark
went to Jefferson, then returning to Conneaut were very quietly married
at the home of Rev. R. E. Benjamin at seven o'clock, afterward leaving
for parts unknown. If they should return they will live in East
Conneaut where Mr. Wright has bought a place and will run a milk depot.
They have the best wishes of their many friends [Farnham item].
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SMITH-SMITH WEDDING
A very pretty wedding took place Wednesday, October 20th, when Mr. Roy L. Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smith and Miss Lena Ruth Smith,
eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Smith, were united in marriage at
the Bulah U. B. parsonage., Pastor J. W. Hevlow officiating. The high
contracting parties come from highly respectable families and belong to
our most popular young people at Griggs. Their many friends wish them a
happy and prosperous future. After a brief trip to Niagara Falls and
Oil City they will return to Griggs and begin housekeeping in the
commodious farm home of the groom's father.
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1921 Marriages
The Jefferson Gazette,
Tuesday, May 3, 1921
Lawrence Latimer Married to St. Petersburg Girl
IN THE REAL ESTATE BUSINESS
WITH HIS FATHER
A letter from W. S. Latimer of St. Petersburg, Flr., formerly of
Jefferson, incloses a clipping from a St. Petersburg paper, announcing
the wedding of Lawrence Latimer to Miss Katie Harvey of that city.
Following is the St. Petersburg report:
An interesting event of this morning was the marriage of Miss Katie
Harvey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Harvey, and Mr. Lawrence
Latimer, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Latimer, all of this city, which
took place at 9 o'clock at the residence of Rev. E. T. Poulson, pastor
of the First Baptist church, at 224 Tenth avenue, north. The impressive
ring ceremony was used by Rev. Poulson, only the members of the
families and a few close friends being present.
The bride was most attractive in a frock of gray crepe, with shoes and
hat also gray. Here flowers were a corsage bouquet of bride's roses.
For traveling she wore a handsome suit of navy blue Poiret twill with
hat and accessories to match.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Latimer left by automobile
for an extensive tour of the state, after which they will return to
this city to make their home.
Mr. Latimer has made this city her home the greater part of her life
and is a graduate of the St. Petersburg High school. She has many
friends here who will learn with interest of her marriage. An
interesting feature of the event is that the ceremony took place on the
birthday of Mrs. Latimer.
Mr. Latimer is a well known young man of this city where he has been
associated in the real estate business with his father. Since coming
here from Jefferson, O., to make his home.
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The Jefferson Gazette,
Tuesday, May 17, 1921
The engagement of Miss Ruth (Eckler), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Eckler, 11 Read avenue, Ashtabula, to Cal Penny, has been announced. --Exchange.
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Mr. Sherman Oeffner of Jefferson and Miss Mildred Campbell
of Ashtabula were quietly married Sunday morning, May 15 by Rev.
Hindley of the Congregational church of Ashtabula. Mr. and Mrs. Oeffner
left immediately for Chicago and other points [in Jefferson 'What
People Do" column].
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The Jefferson Gazette,
Tuesday, May 31, and Thursday, June 2, 1921
MARRIAGE LICENSES
May 25. -- John H. Moschell of Andover and Jessie L. Miner of Williamsfield.
May 31. -- Laddie F. Kubick, Sheffield, and Mary E. Brake, Jefferson.
Paul Robert Machiche, Buffalo, N. Y., and Lena Helen Keilig, Ashtabula.
George Wolfer, Jr., Rock Creek, and Margaret Forthman, Eagleville.
George A. Hayes, Conneaut, and Neil L. Chapman.
Clifton A. Sanborn, Saybrook, and Ruth G. Carr, Ashtabula.
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The Jefferson Gazette,
Tuesday, Ju |