Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 182, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 August 1915 — Was Successful In Getting License the Second Time. [ARTICLE]

Was Successful In Getting License the Second Time.

John Uyri Gustin, of Monticello, appeared at the clerk’s office Monday afternoon and asked for a license to get married. The law requires that both parties to a marriage be present before a license can be issued, and as the would-be groom had overlooked this requirement and left the girl at home, Clerk Perkina refused to issue the license. Gustin left the office promising to return today and just before noon he appeared with Myrtle Shell, of near Fair Oaks, and the license was issued. Dr. Curnick was called and the wedding took place in the clerk’s office. They were accompanied here by the bride’s brother and sister, Lloyd and Goretta, and they witnessed the marriage along with the office attaches. Friends of the couple arranged a charivari, at the home of the bride’s parents Tuesday evening, an unusual thing, considering the fact that they had not yet taken the big leap. About fifty were present and a most enjoyable evening was spent. The guests departed wishing the young people a happy mirried life. Mr. and Mrs. Gustin will make their future home on a farm near Monticello. •

Harry Johnson, who moved here from Indianapolis last spring, has purchased the Reet Hopkins property near Henry Grow’s residence and is moving therein. Frank Swartzell will move into the property on Vine street vacated by Mr. Johnson. Miss Helen Blair arrived today from Detroit, Minn., for several days’ visit with friends in Barkley township.