Clay County, Texas
Marriage/Divorce
Announcements
Submitted by Julie
Coley
The first issue of the Wichita Daily Times came
out Tuesday May 14, 1907
Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 > May
> 25
Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Joyce have issued invitations for the marriage
of their daughter Willye, to
Charles W. Roundtree of Gainesville, at 8 o'clock on the evening
of Thursday June 6. Mr.
Roundtree is connected with a lumber company at Gainesville and
after their marriage the couple
will be at 306 Elm St. in that city.
Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 >
May > 27
Tyson-Yauger
At the home of the brides parents in Iowa Park at 4 o'clock Sunday
afternoon the marriage of
Miss Elizabeth Yauger and Walter Tyson took place. The marriage
ceremony was solemnized by Rev.
A.J. Bush, pastor of the Christian Church in this city and was
witnessed by a number of
friends. Mr. Tyson and his bride are now on their honeymoon and
will be at home in Dalhart in a
few weeks. Mr. Tyson is engaged in the drug business. The groom
is a son of Dr. and Mrs. Tyson
and until recently was connected with the Harrington Pharmacy.
The bride is one of the most
charming and accomplished young ladies of Iowa Park.
Seeley - Gibbs
At the home of Mr. Snyder at 6 o'clock Sunday evening the marriage
of Mrs. J.N. Gibbs and Mr.
J.T. Seeley took place. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A.C.
Burroughs in the presence of a
number of friends and relatives. Mr. Seeley and his bride left
today for Whittier, California
where they will make their future home and where Mr. Seeley will
engage in the fruit raising
business. Until a few months ago Mr. Seeley was engaged in the
blacksmithing business in Byers.
Lately he has been assisting in the Seitz and Seeley shop in
this city.
Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 >
May > 30
Langham - Painter
Holliday Texas May 30 - The marriage of Miss Kate Painter and
Frank Langham of Holliday took
place at the brides home in Electra Tuesday night. The ceremony
was pronounced by Justice Cook.
Mr. Langham and his bride left this evening on their bridal trip
and upon return will be at
home at Holliday. The groom is engaged in ___ business.
Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 >
June > 4
In the case of Blanche C. Adams of Iowa Park, vs. Ed Adams, suit
for divorce, which came before
the district court today, judgment was granted in favor of the
plaintiff
. Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 >
June > 5
Marriage license were issued by the County Clerk to Mr. Lige
Horton and Miss Ethel Stanford who
proceeded at once and with haste to find someone competent to
perform the ceremony and make
them man and wife while opportunity was afforded.
Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 >
June > 7
Divorce Granted
Fannie White was granted a divorce from S.J. White by Judge
Carrigan in the district court
today.
Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 >
June > 8
Morgan - Man
Miss Merle Man who was a teacher in the Wichita schools last
term and Charles W. Morgan, the
son of Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Morgan, completely surprised their friends
by being quietly wedded
last night and getting out of town before the fact became known.
The marriage ceremony took
place at the First M.E. parsonage and was pronounced by the Rev.
Stuckey at about 11 o'clock
last night. After the ceremony, the couple took the early morning
train for Ft. Worth where
they will spend their honeymoon. The couple will make their home
at Stamford where the groom as
business interests.
Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 >
June > 8
Marriage Licenses were issued on the 6th to George W. Cottrell
and Miss Birdie Moss and
yesterday to Charles W. Morgan and Miss Merle Man.
Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 >
June > 11
A marriage license was issued yesterday to Andrew M. Davis and
Miss Dora Bell Vandegriff.
Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 >
June > 12
A marriage license was issued yesterday to J.H. Wiley and Cora
M. Brown.
Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 >
June > 13
JANUARY AND JUNE
Mrs. Stella Hunt and Mr. C.T. Williams Joined in Wedlock WIFE
DISPARITY OF AGES
Was No Hindrance to the Course of True Love
Mr. E.T. Williams, aged 80 years and Mrs. Stella Hunt aged 22,
were united in marriage at the
courthouse this morning by Judge Yeager. Both of the contracting
parties live in the
Thornberry neighborhood. Mrs. Hunt has two small children. Mr.
Williams first wife died several
years ago, and though he had plenty of the world's goods, there
was that aching void in his
heart that only the company and comfort of a true wife can remove.
His young wife will be an
eternal source of comfort to him and will be well cared for lives
and amply provided for when
he shall pass away. They took dinner at the Dennison Hotel today
and start this evening on a
wedding tour of the Northern States. They will first go to Griggsville,
Ill., and on their
return will visit St. Louis and other prominent points. They
will reside in the Thornberry
neighborhood after their return from the North.
Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 >
June > 17 Iowa Park Register
Married Wednesday, June 12 at 10 o'clock a.m. at the home of
the bride's uncle, Mr. N.C.
Herrod, Mr. John Henry Miley and Miss Cora May Brown were united
in marriage. Rev. Ramage,
Episcopalian Minister of Ft. Worth officiating. The bride is
one of the nicest girls,
accomplished and possessing many fine traits of character. Mr.
Miley is a prominent attorney in
the employ of the M. K. & T. and also the H. & T.C. road.
His home is at Bastrop. They have the
best wishes of many friends.
A wedding occurred at the corner of Hyde's store one day last
week the contracting parties
being Geo. W. Cottrell and Miss Moss, Justice A.L. Brubaker officiating.
The parties sat in
their buggy while the ceremony was performed. This was the first
called upon to officiate in
this line and was somewhat embarrassed, knowing the boys would
guy him. Never let a little
thing like that bother you Mr. Justice.
Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 > June
> 18
Bailey - White
Miss Fannie White was united in marriage to John Bailey at the
home of Mrs. Hardesty on Lamar
street at 4 o'clock Sunday evening by Rev. A.C. Burroughs. The
ceremony was witnessed by a
number of friends and refreshments were served. Mr. Bailey and
his bride will make their home
on Tenth street.
Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 >
June > 24
Mr. and Mrs. L.D. Rhodes left today for Ft. Worth, to be present
at the marriage of Mrs. Rhodes
brother, Mr. O.C. Carraway to Miss Julia Taylor of Ft. Worth.
Both the young people are well
known in Wichita Falls and have many friends here who extend
hearty congratulations on the
consummation of their love affair.
Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 >
June > 25
BROUGHT HOME WIFE
Emmet Moore Takes Friends Completely By Surprise
WERE MARRIED SUNDAY
His Bride was Formerly Miss Lela Bell - Well Known Here
Emmet Moore, car clerk at the Katy depot, sprung a big surprise
even on his most intimate
friends yesterday when he came home from Denton accompanied by
Mrs. Emmet Moore. His bride was
formerly Miss Lela Bell, well and favorably known here, where
she lived for some time with her
brother. The marriage took place at Denton Sunday evening at
the home of the bride. The couple
will make their future home in this city.
Wichita Weekly Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 >
June > 28
From Tuesdays Daily - A marriage license was issued yesterday
to George M. Powell and Stella
Stephenson.
Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 >
June > 28
At A. Reed and Company's office on Tuesday night occurred the
marriage of Miss Stella
Stephenson and George Powell. The bride was a resident of Thornberry
and the groom's home was
at Randlett, Oklahoma. The ceremony was pronounced by Rev. R.E.
Farley.
Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 >
July > 1
Marriage licenses were issued last week to W.I. Chiles and Mary
E. Taylor and to William A.
Thomson and Lena Bennett.
Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 >
July > 1
A Pretty Home Wedding
Miss Lena Bennett and William A. Thomson United in Wedlock
A pretty home wedding took place at the home of the brides parents,
Mr. and Mrs. T.M. Bennett.
At the corner of Ninth street and Lamar avenue at 1:30 o'clock
Sunday afternoon; when their
only daughter Lena, one of Wichita Falls most popular and accomplished
young ladies, was united
in marriage to William A. Thomson, head bookkeeper for the Wichita
Falls implement company and
a young business man of sterling worth. The ceremony was pronounced
by Rev. Stuckey of the
First M.E. Church, in the presence of a few friends and relatives.
At 4:40 Sunday afternoon Mr.
Thomson and his bride left on a trip to Galveston where they
will spend a month's honeymoon,
after which they will return and will start housekeeping in this
city.
Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 >
July > 8
Vaughan - Miller
Married - at the residence of the brides parents on Sunday, Miss
Nettie Miller daughter of
Landlord Miller of the Hotel Electra and Lon Vaughan a prominent
young farmer living near
Harrold. The ceremony was pronounced by Judge R.H. Cook.
Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 >
July > 9
Wilson - Sitton
Mr. Will Wilson and Miss Madeline Sitton were married in Ryan,
I.T. on July 3. Both the
contracting parties formerly lived in this city and have many
friends here. They left soon
afterwards for a tour of the North and intend to spend sometime
on the lakes and visit several
of the larger cities and the Jamestown exposition before they
return. They will reside in
Amarillo.
Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 >
July > 11
A marriage license was issued yesterday to W.C. Barber and Miss
W.A. Newman.
Wichita Weekly Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 > July
> 19
From Saturday's Daily - Married - This afternoon at the Presbyterian
manse by Rev. Dalton, Miss
Bessie Cantrell and Harris Stanford.
Wichita Weekly Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 >
July > 19
Miss Beulah Tedford and Robert Schucht were united in marriage
at the Commercial hotel at about
6 o'clock Thursday evening. The ceremony was pronounced by Justice
Brothers.
Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 >
July > 29
A marriage license was issued this morning to R. Oliver and Flora
Long.
Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 >
August > 1
Old Flame Burns Again
J.D. Vandergrif and Former Wife Married After a Separation of
11 Years
After a separation of 11 years Mrs. Mattie L. Vandergrif and
her former husband J.D.
Vandergrif, a veterinary surgeon, who has been located here for
several weeks, were remarried
last night. The ceremony was performed in the county clerk's
office at about 8 o'clock last
night. Rev. Stuckey officiated and only a few persons knew of
the wedding until after its
occurrence. The couple were legally separated eleven years ago,
but lately the old flame of
love has been rekindled and the couple have laid aside their
past differences and will now
travel down life's pathway in double harness.
Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 >
August > 2
A marriage license was issued yesterday to S.C. McGee and Miss
Annie Holder of Iowa Park.
Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 >
August > 2
Granted a Divorce
Mrs. William Smith was granted a divorce by Judge Carrigan yesterday
from her husband.
Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 >
August > 5
A marriage license has been issued to E.E. White and Miss Susie
Boston
Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 >
August > 10
Three Marriage Licenses Issued
Three marriage licenses have been issued by County Clerk Reid
since noon today. The licenses
are as follows: John Brady to Lillie Goff; J.R. Ham to Annie
Lee Forbis; A.O. Hancock to Iris
Wheeler.
Married - at the Methodist parsonage this afternoon, John Brady
and Miss Lillie Goff, Rev.
W.A. Stuckey performing the ceremony. The couple will make their
home at Terrell, Tex.
Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 >
August > 16
A Pretty Wedding
At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Clements,
on Scott avenue, at about 9
o'clock Thursday night, their daughter, Floy Virginia, was united
in marriage to Mr. H.D.
Dodson of this city. The ceremony was pronounced by Rev. Stuckey
in the presence of a few
friends and relatives. Following the ceremony, elegant refreshments
were served. Mr. Dodson and
his bride left late last night for Colorado Springs where they
will spend a honeymoon, for
several weeks, after which they will return to Wichita Falls
to make their home. Mr. Dodson is
an estimable young man and is especially popular among his fellow
railroad men. Both the bride
and groom were born and reared in Sherman, where they have many
friends who will join with
their friends here in wishing them a long and happy union.
Wichita Daily Times (Wichita Falls, Texas) > 1907 >
August > 30
Two divorces were granted by Judge Carrigan in the district court
this afternoon. Lottie
Mutzelburg was granted a decree of divorce from C.P. Mutzelburg
and Mrs. L.N. Toland was given
a divorce from Clyde Toland.
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