Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 January 1911 — Marriage Saturday Evening a Big Surprise to Their Many Friends. [ARTICLE]

Marriage Saturday Evening a Big Surprise to Their Many Friends.

At the residence of Rev. G. H. Clarke, pastor of the First Christian church, at 9 o’clock Saturday evening, occurred the marriage of Miss Dollie Elmina Schock and Herman H. Churchill. The bride and groom were accompanied to the parsonage by Miss Glenn Day, a friend of the bride,' and the ceremony was witnessed by > she and the family of the minister. The bride is well known in Rensselaer, where since she was three years of age she has resided with her grandmother, Mrs. Frances Ham, and her aunt, Miss Ida Ham. For a number of years she has been a clerk in various stores, including the Forsythe store and the Ransford store. Since Frank G. Kresler re-engaged in business she has been a clerk in his store. The groom Is the youngest son of Squire William Churchill, and was familiarly known here by the name of “Kid.” His home is now at Bethany, Mo., near which town be has a large farm. He Is a millwright by occupation and is at present engaged at that work. He arrived from Bethany last Friday and the friends of the couple were not expecting that they would be married at this time. The surprise wm therefore quite complete The bride worked at the Kresler store until almost 9 o’clock Saturday evening and went from there directly to the parsonage. The marriage was entirely agreeable to her aged grandmother, but did not take place at her home owing to the feeble condition of her grandmother’s health.

Mr. and Mrs. Churchill took the early gnornlng train Sunday tor Chicago and after a short stay there will go to Bethany, Mo. where they will probably board until spring and then take up their residence on the groom s farm. Both bride and groom are very popular in Rensselaer, the bride being recognized as one of the model young women of Rensselaer. She has been I Igroted member of the Christian church and one of the leading workers In both the church and the Sunday school. She will be greatly missed in these circles and by her many friends. Mr. Churchill Is a young man of good business qualities an 1 regarded as a straightforward and

honorable young gentleman. Both have the best wishes of a legion of friends. Our White Star flour only $1.40. Every sack guaranteed and equal to any $1.50 flour sold anywhere. Your money refunded if you are not pleased. ROWLES & PARKER. The Ladies’ Industrial Society of the M. E. church will hold their regular monthly social at the home of Mrs. E. C. English on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 10th. All are welcome.