Marriage of Hillman, Johann Friedrich (b. 16 MAR 1858, d. 21 SEP 1932) and Heinsohn, Wilhelmine Sophie (b. 09 JAN 1864, d. 21 DEC 1938)

Source: (Marriage)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1910 United States Federal Census
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Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Indexed by ProQuest from microfilmed schedules of the 1910 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1910 Federal Population Census. T624, 1,784 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

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Data:
Text: Texas, De Witt County, Precinct 6, Yoakum, E. D. 45, Page 14B

Source: (Marriage)
Title: Schulenburg Sticker, Schulenburg, Texas
Publication: Name: Newspaper;Source Medium: Microfilm
Source Quality: GoodRepository:

Name: Fayette County Library, La Grange, Texas

Data:
Text: Thursday, May 16, 1985.

Note: Married by C. Luck, Justice of the Peace.

Note: Vogt � Barton Rites Solemnized Saturday

Miss Elvern Vogt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Vogt, and Emil Barton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Barton of Dubina, were united in marriage Saturday, September 11, by Rev. Leo Goertz, in the St. Rose Rectory. The ceremony took place at 9:00 A.M. Miss Vogt wore a palamino gabardine suit with a white lace-trimmed blouse and cocoa brown accessories. She wore a corsage of white carnations. Serving as witnesses were Joe Barton, brother of the groom, and Miss Rose Marie Lemke. Miss Lemke wore a suit of light brown with accessories in pink and dark brown. Following the ceremony, the couple left for a honeymoon and upon returning will make Schulenburg their home where Mrs. Barton, who is owner of the Chat-N-Curl Beauty Shop, will continue to operate this business, and Mr. Barton, who is a veteran of World War II, will be employed by the county. [The Schulenburg Sticker, Friday, September 17, 1948]

Source: (Marriage)
Title: Schulenburg Sticker, Schulenburg, Texas
Publication: Name: Newspaper;Source Medium: Microfilm
Source Quality: GoodRepository:

Name: Fayette County Library, La Grange, Texas

Data:
Text: Friday, September 17, 1948.

Source: (Marriage)
Title: San Antonio Express-News, San Antonio, Texas
Publication: Name: Newspaper;Source Medium: MicrofilmRepository:

Name: Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Data:
Text: Thursday, August 22, 1895.

Note: Mr. Arthur Guenther and Miss Lisa Groos, a popular San Antonio couple, were married at the residence of the bride�s parents, on King William street, last evening. The wedding was largely attended. [The Daily Express (The San Antonio Express), Friday, March 20, 1885]

Source: (Marriage)
Title: San Antonio Express-News, San Antonio, Texas
Publication: Name: Newspaper;Source Medium: MicrofilmRepository:

Name: Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Data:
Text: Friday, March 20, 1885

Note: Events of the Day

Wedding of Hilmer G. Guenther and Miss Dora Clarkson takes place at 8:30 o�clock p.m. at the home of the bride�s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Clarkson, 213 Washington Street. [San Antonio Daily Express, Wednesday, June 16, 1909]

Guenther � Clarkson Wedding

A beautiful wedding took place last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Clarkson, when their daughter Miss Dora Clarkson was married to Hilmer G. Guenther in the presence of a large number of friends. The wedding suite was decorated in a scheme of white and green, with Marguerites and Boston ferns. A deep recess in the room was exquisitely adorned in palms, ferns, and Marguerites that formed a solid bank of green and white for the background. A heart of Marguerites and ferns was suspended from the center of a curtain effect of fine smilax. James Adair sang in fine voice �All for You,� which was followed by Lohrengrin�s wedding march played by Mrs. Emily Scudder Griesenbeck on the piano and Edward Goldstein with the cello. Little Misses Laurel and Phillis Clarkson held the white satin ribbons that made a wide aisle for the bridal party. Miss Alice Clarkson, the maid of honor, preceded the bride, who entered on the arm of her father, W. B. Clarkson, and was met by the bridegroom and his best man, Ernest Guenther. Rev. J. L. Patton of St. Mark�s Episcopal Church performed the ceremony. The bride wore a white radium silk gown over taffeta, made empire entrain and trimmed with handmade lace. A long tulle veil was caught with orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of bride�s roses. A chain and locket of turquoise and pearls, the bridegroom�s gift, was the only ornament worn. The maid of honor, Miss Alice Clarkson, wore white messaline made empire and trimmed with real lace. She carried an arm bouquet of Marguerites. The little ribbon bearers were daintily gowned in white lingerie dresses with white bows, sashes and slippers. A reception followed the ceremony at which Mr. and Mrs. Clarkson were assisted by a number of friends as announced. The reception hall, library and room which contained the presents were all decorated in the Marguerites and Boston ferns. The wedding cake was surrounded with flowers and ferns. The punch bowl was at the end of the wide front gallery. A large Japanese parasol strung with tiny Jap lanterns was suspended above the bowl and fine smilax ferns and cherries, the fruit of Japan , surrounded it. Miss Mary James and Miss Ilse Haarmann presided. Refreshments were served. Strung from the posts of the high gallery in the tall trees on the spacious lawn were innumerable Japanese lanterns that gave the festive appearance to the Clarkson homestead. Music was played during the reception. Mr. and Mrs. Guenther left on a night train for an extensive wedding trip. The bride�s going away suite was of tan colored rajah silk with harmonizing accessories. They will be at home after August 1 in their residence which is nearing completion on East Evergreen Street. [San Antonio Daily Express, Thursday, June 17, 1909]

Source: (Marriage)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1910 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Source Quality: Good
Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Indexed by ProQuest from microfilmed schedules of the 1910 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1910 Federal Population Census. T624, 1,784 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

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Data:
Text: Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, E. D. 27, Page 11B.

Source: (Marriage)
Title: San Antonio Express-News, San Antonio, Texas
Publication: Name: Newspaper;Source Medium: MicrofilmRepository:

Name: Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Data:
Text: Thursday, June 17, 1909.

Note: Mr. and Mrs. George Huebner announce the marriage of their daughter:

Ella Mae to Mr. Gustav William Albrecht

on Wednesday, the twenty-seventh day of June Nineteen hundred and seventeen La Grange, Texas

At Home after July the twentieth La Grange, Texas

Note: Miss Guenther Complimented

Mrs. William Talbot entertained Tuesday with a Mexican luncheon in her home for Miss Dorothy Guenther, a bride-elect of Saturday. Pottery bowls filled with Cacti adorned the table, which was laid with yellow oilcloth. Tiny Mexican figures marked covers for the honoree and Misses Mary Spindle, Anne Maverick, Helen Watlington, Virginia Matthews, Jess McMurray of Fort Worth, Mesdames H. E. Guenther, Sam Spindle, John Gill and the hostess. [The San Antonio Express, Wednesday, September 14, 1932]

Miss Mary Spindle Honors Bridal Party

Miss Mary Spindle, who is to be maid of honor at the wedding of Miss Dorothy Guenther and Charles Daffan this evening, complimented the bridal party with a buffet supper Friday evening in her home, immediately following the wedding rehearsal. A yellow color scheme was featured in the decorations for the lace-covered table. The centerpiece was a mound of Lady Hillington roses and at one end was a huge cake embossed with yellow blossoms. Yellow candles burned in silver holders. In addition to the bridal party, guests were mr. and Mrs. E. O. Guenther of Sugarland nd Mrs. S. M. Leftwich of Dallas. [The San Antonio Express, Saturday, September 17, 1932]

Another beautiful wedding which took place Saturday evening was that of Miss Dorothy Guenther, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hilmar Guenther, of Sugarland and Charles Daffan, grandson of Judge and Mrs. Don A. Bliss, of this city. The ceremony took place at 8:30 o�clock in St. Mark�s Episcopal Church, with Rt. Rev. W. T. Capers and Rev. Arthur R. McKinstry officiating. Feathery palms were banked about the altar, which was decorated with tall white candles and baskets of yellow dahlias. Yellow dahlias were also used to outline the altar rail. Prior to the entrance of the bridal party Mrs. Eugene Francis sang �O Perfect Love.� She was accompanied by Walter Dunham, organist, who played the Bridal Chorus from �Lohengrin� for the processional, and Mendelssohn�s Wedding March for the recessional. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a white satin gown made along simple lines with a yoke and puffed sleeves of real lace. The skirt ended in a fan-shaped train. Her long veil of tulle was caught to a tulle cap with clusters of orange blossoms, and she carried a shower bouquet of white roses and lilies of the valley. Starched chiffon fashioned the attendants� gowns, which were made with gored skirts and ruffled puffed sleeves. Miss Mary Spindle, maid of honor, wore green with a darker green velvet sash tied in a bow at the back. Her small hat was of green malines. The bridesmaids, Misses Anne Maverick, Helen Watlington, Robbie Hutchings of Dawalt and Virginia Matthews, were in white, with green sashes, slippers and hats. All carried yellow dahlias. The flower girls, Margaret Alice Guenther and Alice Ann Leftwich of Dallas, wore costumes similar to the bridesmaids. Master Arthur Guenther, ring bearer, wore a white linen suit. Bliss Daffan was best man for his brother, and the groomsmen were Fred Groos, Clarkson Groos, Gus Groos and William Palmer. They wore white linen suits, as did the bridegroom. Immediately following the service a reception was held in the home of the bride�s grandmother, Mrs. Elise Guenther, in King William Street. Greeting the guests in the living room, which was abloom with autumn flowers, were the bridal party, Mr. and Mrs. Guenther, parents of the bride, and Judge and Mrs. Bliss. Adorning the lace-covered table in the dining room was a centerpiece of white roses, lilies of the valley and yellow dahlias, flanked by white candles. Assisting in serving were members of the Guenther family. Mr. and Mrs. Daffan left for a motor trip to Monterrey, Mexico, and after two weeks will be at home at Courtland Place, this city. The bride traveled in a grey crepe ensemble with hat and accessories of green. [The San Antonio Express, Sunday, September 18, 1932]

Source: (Marriage)
Title: San Antonio Express-News, San Antonio, Texas
Publication: Name: Newspaper;Source Medium: MicrofilmRepository:

Name: Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Data:
Text: Sunday, September 18, 1932.

Note: Stalder � Guenther Rites Take Place Saturday Morning at Church

Simplicity marked the ceremony when Mrs. Dorothy Guenther Daffan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hilmer Guenther of Sugarland, became the bride of Marvin Frederick Stalder, lieutenant United States Air Corps, stationed at Kelly Field, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Stalder of Riverside, Calif., at 11 o�clock Saturday morning in Christ Episcopal Church, with the Rt. Rev. William Theoditus Capers, bishop of West [Texas officiating]. Prior to the entrance of the bridal party, Oscar Fox played a group of nuptial selections. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore an ensemble of ice blue ing�nue crepe, the three-quarter length coat was trimmed with silver fox. She wore a large black shiny hat and corsage of orchids and valley lilies. Miss Helen Watlington, her cousin�s only attendant, wore a frock of ashes of roses crepe, the collar and cuffs of which were white embroidered organdie. With this she wore a large white hat of shiny straw. Her corsage was of gardenias and delphinium. Lieut. Leslie Dick assisted as best man. After the ceremony, Lieut. And Mrs. Stalder departed for a short motor trip, returning in 10 days to Kelly Field. Among the out-of-town guests at the wedding were Mrs. F. W. Stalder of Riverside, Calif., mother of the bridegroom, who arrived Monday to be the guest of Mrs. Florence Groos until after the marriage, and Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Guenther of Sugarland, uncle and aunt of the bride, and their daughter, Margaret Elise, who arrived Friday afternoon to visit Mrs. Elise Guenther. [The San Antonio Express, Sunday, June 20, 1937]

Source: (Marriage)
Title: San Antonio Express-News, San Antonio, Texas
Publication: Name: Newspaper;Source Medium: MicrofilmRepository:

Name: Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Data:
Text: Sunday, June 20, 1937.

Source: (Marriage)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1900 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Source Quality: Good
Ancestry.com. 1900 U.S. Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States. 1900 United States Federal Census. T623, 1854 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.Repository:

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Data:
Text: Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Ward 8, E. D. 110, Page 9B.

Source: (Marriage)
Title: Texas Marriage Index, 1966-2002Source Medium: Ancestry.com
Ancestry.com. Texas Marriage Index, 1966-2002 [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: Texas Department of State Health Services. Texas Marriage Index, 1966-2002. Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas.

Note: The marriage of Russell C. Hill and Miss Emmie Carlota Giesecke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Giesecke will take place this evening at 7 o�clock at St. Mark�s Church. [The San Antonio Express, Wednesday, July 21, 1921]

Hill � Giesecke

Picturesque old St. Mark�s Church was the scene of one of the interesting weddings of the mid-summer season last evening, the occasion being the marriage of Russell C. Hill and Emmie Carlotta Giesecke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Giesecke. The church was filled with friends who listened to the bridal song, �All for You,� sung by Donald Lee Joseph, accompanied by Oscar J. Fox, which was the prelude to the coming of the bridal party. Mr. Fox gave the �Bridal Chorus� from Lohengrin for the processional. Miss Marian Hill, sister of the bridegroom, who acted as maid of honor, came in alone followed by little Miss Llora Beach Stout, the flower girl. The bride entering with her father was met at the chancel steps by the bridegroom and his best man, Walter Giesecke, and Bishop W. T. Capers, who performed the ceremony. The church was in a harmonizing decoration of pink. The ends of the pews were effectively hidden in mountain pinks and at the chancel steps was a hedge of fetus and palms, while the altar vases were filled with bride�s roses. At either side of the altar were tall floor baskets filled with Crinum lilies, the waxen blossoms nestling in masses of ferns. In the windows were banks of ferns. The bride was fascinatingly suggestive of summer in a exquisite gown of shell pink satin veiled in flesh colored chiffon which was an overdress of Carrickmacross lace, the aides fashioned of the deep lace, while the two-tier effects were carried out back and front, with an over drapery of pale flesh colored maline caught in bouffant puffs just below the waistline. The girdle was of the crushed maline, while the bodice was of satin veiled in the chiffon, all of which was overlaid in the Carrickmacross lace. The filmy veil of tulle which fell to the floor, forming a short train, was held in place by a Russian coronet of the lace encircled with a filet of tiny orange blossoms. The bridal bouquet was of sweetheart roses and lilies of the valley in an airy shower. White slippers and hose completed the lovely bridal array. Miss Hill wore a becoming gown of chantilly lace over an underdress of shell pink charmeuse, the lace caught at the sides in a draped effect with hand-made satin roses, which were also in the under skirt of satin. The bodice was of the lace over the satin, while the girdle was of the satin. With this was worn a hat of pink maline trimmed in satin roses and pale pink gladioli were carried. Little Miss Stout wore white Gossard silk net over white satin, trimmed in hand-made shell pink roses, the fluffy skirt and short puff sleeves were of the net. The hat was of tulle with long tulle streamers. A basket of rose petals were strewn in the path of the bride. Following the ceremony at the church a reception was held at the attractive home of the bride�s parents in Washington Street. In the spacious drawing room were Mr. and Mrs. Giesecke, the bride and bidegroom, Mrs. May C. Hill, Miss Marian Hill and Walter Giesecke. On the broad brick mantel was a bank of rose pink crepe myrtle, while at the sides in the windows were tall sliver vases filled with pink siulas and crepe myrtle and ferns. On the piano and tables were other vases and bowls filled with the crepe blossoms. Welcoming the guests in the hall were Mrs. Albert Steves Sr., Mrs. E. C. Branch, Mrs. B. F. Stout, Mrs. Pearl Coleman, Mrs. A. C. Pancoast and Miss Helena Hummel. The dining room was also in a profusion of pink blossoms carrying out the pink theme of the wedding. In the center of the round table surmounting a cloth of white embroidered linen inset with lace, was the wedding cake representing a replica of the bride�s bouquet. From the pink sweetheart roses fell a shower effect of lilies of the valley. On the buffet was a trailing decoration of cadena de amour. On the serving table and in the windows were other decorations or the dainty pink runners. Presiding over cutting the cake were Miss Lottie Jean Steele, Miss Edna Steves and Miss Lieschen Guenther. Miss Charlotte Ebling of Austin, cousin of the bride, presided over the bride�s book. A delightful wedding supper was served on the pretty lawn opening off of the breakfast room, which was in a profuse decoration of vari-colored zinnias in silver bowls and baskets. The lawn was set in tables and numerous chairs, the brilliant lighting having been carried out with long lines of electric lights forming an outline of the lawn and over the front entrance of the home. For her going away gown Mrs. Hill wore a dark blue taffeta one-piece frock, having stripe of the blue taffeta caught in cascade effect at the sides piped in Harding blue, while the deep collar was of the same blue. The hat was a Sandler model of dark blue taffeta and duvetyn. Pumps, gloves and bag were of brown. Mr. and Mrs. Hill left later in the evening for Colorado, where they will spend several weeks. Mrs. Giesecke wore a becoming gown of white chiffon taffeta heavily embroidered in white, while Mrs. Hill was in black chantilly lace over black charmeuse. [The San Antonio Express, Thursday, July 22, 1921]

Source: (Marriage)
Title: San Antonio Express-News, San Antonio, Texas
Publication: Name: Newspaper;Source Medium: MicrofilmRepository:

Name: Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Data:
Text: Thursday, July 22, 1921

Source: (Marriage)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1900 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Source Quality: Good
Ancestry.com. 1900 U.S. Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States. 1900 United States Federal Census. T623, 1854 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.Repository:

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Data:
Text: Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Ward 8, E. D. 110, Page 10A.

Source: (Marriage)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1910 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Source Quality: Good
Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Indexed by ProQuest from microfilmed schedules of the 1910 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1910 Federal Population Census. T624, 1,784 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Ward 8, E. D. 60, Page 5B

Source: (Marriage)
Title: Texas Marriage Index, 1966-2002Source Medium: Ancestry.com
Ancestry.com. Texas Marriage Index, 1966-2002 [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: Texas Department of State Health Services. Texas Marriage Index, 1966-2002. Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas.

Note: Silver Wedding Anniversary

Thursday night of last week, Victor C. Sladczyk and wife celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of their wedding day, and in the celebration they were affably assisted by their relatives and several friends. The gathering occurred at the family home on South Jefferson street. Plenty of good cheer prevailed, refreshments and edibles were lavishly served and music, especially vocal added to the evening's enjoyment. "Hoch sollen sie leben" was lustily sung, in which all joined. Twenty-five years of congenial happy married life is a blessing not all can enjoy. As the years pass and age creeps upon us gradually we are more apt to recognize the real blessings and be thankful for them. The Journal congratulates the couple, and expresses the hope that their fiftieth anniversary will be celebrated with as much pomp and glory. [La Grange Journal, November 4, 1915]

Note: Married Thursday Evening

At the home of the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs. Victor Sladczyk, with only immediate relatives and a few intimate friends present, Rev. H. M. Arnold of Smithville spoke the words that united the destinies of Miss Hilda Sladczyk and S. S. Sengelmann of Schulenburg. Miss Hilda was a general favorite with the young people of our little city as was shown by the many social functions given in her honor the past weeks. Mr. Sengelmann the son of Gus. Sengelmann of Schulenburg is a deserving young man. The young couple will reside at Schulenburg, where Mr. Sengelmann is in business. The Journal joined by the many friends of the happy couple wish them smooth sailing over matrimonial sea. [The La Grange Journal, Thursday, June 16, 1921]

Source: (Marriage)
Title: La Grange Journal, La Grange, TX
Publication: Name: La Grange, Fayette County, TX;Source Medium: Newspaper
Source Quality: GoodRepository:

Name: Fayette Public Library, La Grange, Texas

Data:
Text: Thursday, June 16, 1921.

Note: As was reported in the newspaper of the day:
Surprise Announcement
A delightful event of Wednesday was an afternoon at home, given by Mrs. M. D. Taylor, ostensibly for the enjoyment of forty-two, but which developed into the interesting announcement of the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter, Leta Belle, to George Lee Huebner. The wedding is to be on June 20th. The bit of news was made known by "A Little Bird Told Me," little Virginia Mick and Audry Lacey rolling a tea-wagon decorated with red, white, and blue, on which rested a small tree with birds of every hue. Little Virginia announced, "A red bird told me to bring this tree;" and Audry "A blue bird told me to tell the young ladies to see why I brought this tree." Each young lady took a bird, reading: 1st message, "A little bird told me of an engagement in the air;" 2nd, "And it will be shortly be announced;" 3rd, "The bride is not unknown to us;" 4th, "There will be a Maid of Honor;" 5th, "And a best man;" 6th, "But what's their names or whars their hames I dinna care to tell;" No. 7 tells us that a short march will tell. The wedding march was played by Miss May Etta Taylor. The march begins, being led by Miss Leslie Mick. A merry chase was gone through each room and hall, and as the dining room is approached the music gets faster and louder, as the happy crowd enters, where they find "A kewpie bridal party in the center of a beautifully decorated table, and a kewpie holding a card, making the announcement; congratulations were freely extended. Dainty refreshments were served by the Misses Taylor, assisted by Misses Ora Hooper, Willie Belle Hurst and Leslie Mick.

Leta Belle and George Lee met at a house party on Andrew Huebner's farm near Bay City. George had borrowed some mules and returned them while the party was going on. He was invited to stay for dinner and stayed till midnight.

As was reported in the newspaper of the day:

They were married at the Bride's home on Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. by the Reverend T. C. Johnson, Presbyterian Minister, of Houston. Preceding the arrival of the wedding party Miss Pauline Huebner, of Bay City, sweetly sang "Oh Promise Me," followed by the wedding march, played by Miss Etta Taylor, to accompaniment of which the bridal party passed down the stairs to the parlor, beautifully decorated in green and white, and stood under a large white wedding bell. The bride made
a charming picture in gown of gray shiffon tafater with a shower boquet of brides roses and sweet peas. Mrs. George Mick, sister of the bride, and Mrs. Van Arnold, of Florence, Ala., Cousin, acted as matrons of honor. Miss Marguerite Huebner, as maid of honor, looked lovely in a suit of copenhagen blue tafater, and carried an arm boquet of pin gladiolas, Mr. Dudley Huebner, of Bay City, acting as best man. After congratulations and best wishes were extended the young couple tried to slip away without being seen, but brides and grooms propose and young people dispose, so their car was held up and liberally showered with rice. The out of town guests were Mr. Loie Huebner and sisters, of La Grange; Miss Delta Myers, La Grange; Mrs. Van Arnold, Florence, Ala.; Mrs. Randolph Klesha, Bay City; Mrs. Frances Huebner and daughters, Bay City; Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Eidman, Bay City; Mesdames. Bolton, Sanders, Outler, Kemp, Neal, Ahldag and Dockery, of Wharton.

Their marriage license was obtained from Matagorda County, Texas.

Huebner-Taylor

One of the prettiest weddings to ever have been solemnized in this section took place at Iago yesterday morning at 10:30 o�clock, at the home of the bride�s mother, Mrs. Marcus D. Taylor, the contracting parties being Mr. George Huebner, a very prominent young planter of this city, and Miss Leta Belle Taylor, the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Mrs. Marcus D Taylor, and of one of the foremost families in this section of the State. The ceremony was performed by Rev. T. C. Johnston, a Presbyterian divine of Houston. The home was beautifully decorated for the occasion and about one hundred guests assembled from many parts of this and Wharton Counties. The matrons were Mrs. George Mick of Iago and Mrs. Arnold of New Orleans, the attendants being Mr. Dudley Huebner of this city and Miss Marguerite Taylor, sister of the bride. Miss Pauline Huebner, in a beautifully impressive manner, sang, �Oh Promise Me,� accompanied by Miss Marguerite Taylor. Immediately after the ceremony the wedding party left via automobile for Houston, from which point they will visit several other places of interest, prior to returning to Bay City where they will make their home. Mr. Huebner had made this city and immediate vicinity his home for practically a life-time, is of one of the county�s best families, is very popular himself and has a large circle of friends. The bride is of one of the oldest and most prominent families in this country and is also very popular. The friends of both extend the heartiest congratulations. Among those in attendance were the following, from Bay City: Mrs. Franz Huebner and daughters, Misses Pauline and Marguerite, and son, John; Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Eidman, Mrs. A. Richers, Miss Richers and Freddie Richers, Mr. A. Huebner, Mrs. R. A. Kleska, Mrs. L. W. Brown and two children, Miss Grace Williams, Dudley Huebner and Bernard Hurst. [The Matagorda County Tribune, Bay City, Texas, Friday, June 22, 1917]

From Thursday�s Daily.

Mr. Louis Huebner and sisters, Misses Helen, Ella and Gussie Huebner, and Miss Meeks, all of La Grange, autoed to Bay City yesterday to spend the night, after attending the Huebner-Taylor wedding at Iago. [The Matagorda County Tribune, Bay City, Texas, June 22, 1917]

Huebner - Taylor
Two Popular Members of Prominent Families United at Iago Wednesday
Wharton Spectator

In the marriage at the home of the bride�s mother, Mrs. M. D. Taylor, at Iago Wednesday morning of Miss Leta Belle Taylor and Mr. George Lee Huebner of Bay City, were united two of the most prominent families of this section of Texas. The home had been artistically decorated for the event and the ceremony was performed by Dr. T. C. Johnston, assisted by Rev. Arrowood of the Presbyterian Church. Preceding the ceremony, Miss Pauline Huebner sweetly sang �O Promise Me,� after which the bridal party entered to the accompaniment of Mendelssohn�s wedding march, played by Miss Mae Etta Taylor, sister of the bride, who entered with the groom, wore a lovely gown of gray chiffon taffeta, and carried a bouquet of bride�s roses with a shower of sweet peas. Mrs. Van Arnold of Florence, Ala. was matron of honor, and was gowned in taffeta with hat of white, carrying pink carnations. Mrs. George C. Mick, matron of honor, was gowned in apple-green silk with large picture hat, carrying pink carnations. Miss Marguerite Taylor, as maid of honor, wore Copenhagen blue taffeta with a picture hat to match, carried an arm bouquet of pink sweet peas. Mr. Dudley Huebner acted as best man. Mr. and Mrs. Huebner left for a bridal visit to Galveston, and after July 1 will be at home to their friends at Bay City. The many handsome presents received attests the popularity of Mr. and Mrs. Huebner, among them being a complete dining room suite from Mr. A. Huebner and son, Dudley; a chest of silver from Mrs. M. D. Taylor, cut glass water set from Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Mick, silver butter knives from Mrs. Van Arnold, orange spoons from Mrs. J. O. Dabney of Florence, Ala.; silver sandwich tray from Mr. and Mrs. Amos Mick; cut glass fern dish, Miss Leslie Mick; punch set, Mrs. W. L. Hurst; cut glass nappies, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mick; salad forks, Miss Marguerite Taylor; pie forks, Miss Mae Etta Taylor; cut glass, Miss Ada George; salad set, Miss Ora Hooper and brother; checks fro $100 from W. T. Taylor, Louis Huebner and George Huebner and wife, and other presents too numerous to enumerate. [The Daily Tribune, Saturday, June 23, 1917]

Excerpts from an interview of Leta Belle by George Lee Huebner, Jr. and Nancy Allen Huebner:

"I taught at Iago 3 years before I married. We sent out invitations to all the school parents and everybody - the whole town was invited if they wanted to. The reason I said that - because I got about 300 presents. I had more presents, I tell you - nice ones, and a whole lot of cut glass - more than anything else. And anyway, we were married in the morning, and then we ate dinner in Richmond and went down to the Bristol Hotel and stayed all night at the Bristol Hotel and went down to Galveston the next morning and spent the next day and night down in Galveston."

Did you go on the train?
"No, we went in the car. He had a Saxon Roadster. I don't suppose they make the Saxons anymore. I thought they wouldn't have so much trouble, you know, with such a big to-do, but it was a big thing anyway. A lot of them stayed overnight - the guests. And Kiki, of course, fed them all."

Why did your minister come all the way from Houston?
"We didn't have a minister there - you see Kiki organized the Sunday school and we just had a visiting minister when you could get one. That was Dr. Johnson. He's the one from Ireland. I guess he's dead and gone by now. I've got his picture in there."

("... the couple tried to slip away without being seen" from the newspaper clipping from the wedding.
"We did, and Bernard got in front of the car and wouldn't get out of the way. I haven't heard the announcement party notes (newspaper clipping) in a long time. I know we did, and we had a big cake pan that was made in the shape of a heart, and I guess they used angel food cake recipe or something, anyway some white cake and it's a great big heart about like this
(circle made with whole arms) and it's hanging on the wall out there in the little house. Kiki had it made when Loudie married because they wanted a big wedding cake and nobody had a pan like that and so she had the people in Wharton to make one for them - the blacksmith I guess you'd call him. And that's the last cake I made - one for Billy's 6th birthday and it takes about 3 recipes of Angel food cake to fill it and so I was going to make a big cake for him and for some crazy reason - I guess 'cause there was too much dough in it for it to cook through, the thing fell. It just went down to about an inch and one-half through. It really ruined it - that cake wasn't good at all and so we got along without the cake, but I never made another cake. I haven't made a cake since then. I said there's two things I'm not going to ever do any more - I'm not going to ever cook a roast and I'm not going to make a cake."

Source: (Marriage)
Title: Matagorda County Tribune, Bay City, TX
Publication: Name: Newspaper;Source Medium: Newspaper
Source Quality: Good

Data:
Text: June 22, 1917.

Engagement: Date: ABT MAY 1917
Place: Iago, Wharton, Texas, USA

Note: Married At Houston

Sheriff Loessin received a very terse message last Thursday morning; before opening it, however he gave the yellow envelope a careful once-over and became very apprehensive, that is the way of a peace officer. Visions of reward for the apprehension of an escaped convict, or thief or burglar may have been his, but he was brave and, opening the envelop, found the following terse message: "Viola and I were married here yesterday." "Yesterday", referred to in the message, was Wednesday of last week. "Viola" referred to, was Miss Viola Sladczyk, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V. C. Sladczyk of South Jefferson street, La Grange, and the "I" referred to the sheriff's son, Wilburn. These two young folks, prominently connected and favorites with the younger set, had just regarded the brightness of Wednesday, after the snow storm, as an advance notice of their future, and down at Houston, joined hands, for better or for worse. In all sincerity we offer our congratulations and wish them a long and useful married life. The young bride is accomplished in many ways, and has ever been a favorite with her friends, which practically means everyone who knows her. She grew to womanhood here. Wilburn, for whom we have ever entertained a very high regard, and whom we have known since his infancy, have watched him grow to young manhood and noticed his willingness to work and become identified with the farming industry and the community in which he has lived, is a son any parent can point to with the keenest pride. As they journey through life, may the shadows that cross their path be few, if any, and the horizon be ever bright enough to keep inviolate their troth, so that the sunbeams of happiness will be with them and in their home, during life. [The La Grange Journal, Thursday, April 19, 1928]

Bride Honored With Kitchen Shower

Mrs. Wilburn Loessin was complimented with a kitchen shower and bridge, having as hostess Mrs. Leo Frede, Jr., Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Leo Frede, Sr.. The house was beautifully decorated with cut flowers. After the games delicious refreshments were served, consisting of brick ice cream and cake. Then the guests were asked to enter the dining room where the bride was seated in a beautiful decorated chair, before a table heaped with gifts. The gifts were then presented to the bride by Little Miss Virginia Frede, who was dressed as a prim little kitchen maid, with an appropriate verse.

Miscellaneous Shower

Mrs. Earl Greenshield complimented Mrs. Wilburn Loessin, a recent bride with a delightful linen shower and bridge, on Friday, April 20th, at her home. A delicious salad course was served on trays, carrying out the pink and white color scheme. High score was awarded to Mrs. Olga Steinbrook, and consolation to Mrs. Walter Stierling, who graciously presented them to the bride with a beautiful gift. After refreshments were served, a beautiful basket decorated in pink and white, filled with many beautiful gifts was presented to the bride by Mrs. Arthur Koehler and Mrs. E. H. Reiss. Mrs. Reiss quoting the following:

"In the beautiful garden of friendship,
I found this basket for you,
May each flower be thought of
As coming from some one who loves you true.
For each of us wish you and Wilburn,
A life of happiness gay,
May each day be filled with sunshine,
With no clouds to drive it away."

[The La Grange Journal, Tursday, April 26, 1928]

Source: (Marriage)
Title: La Grange Journal, La Grange, TX
Publication: Name: La Grange, Fayette County, TX;Source Medium: Newspaper
Source Quality: GoodRepository:

Name: Fayette Public Library, La Grange, Texas

Data:
Text: The La Grange Journal, Thursday, April 19, 1928.