Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 3, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 January 1916 — THE MAIN GARAGE WEDDING [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

THE MAIN GARAGE WEDDING

The above picture was taken on Christmas, the occasion , being the marriage of Lark F. Blunkja machinist at the Main Garage, to Miss, Evangeline Wood, daughter of Mrs. Emma Wood. The marriage took place in the garage and was witnessed by about fifty persons. The “Bonny Maxwell” auto, which was prominently displayed on that occasion is not very clear in the picture. It is between the two Christmas trees and beneath the figures 12 displayed in the ladder. Those in the picture from left to right are: N. C. Shafer, Ross, Ramey, A. E. Shafer, Lark F. Blunk, Mrs. Lark F. Blunk and Dr. Paul C. Curnick, who performed the wedding. The picture of O. K. Rainier was not procured. He was instrumental in having the marriage performed at the garage and paid the preacher.