Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 48, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 March 1903 — JORDAN-STEWART. [ARTICLE]

JORDAN-STEWART.

XThe home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stewart near the Osborne school house, in Hanging Grove tp., was the scene of a quiet and happy wedding on Thursday, Feb. 26th. The parties most directly interested were Mr. John Jordan and Miss Bessie Stewart. Mr. Stewart is the township trustee of Hanging Grove township, Rnd is a leader in church work in this community. The bride is the only daughter in the family, m She has been a successful teacher in the public schools of Jasper county, is helpful in church work, and knows how to cook and do all kinds of work. No one blames young Jordan for falling in love with her. The groom is an industrious and successful farmer, a young man of excellent character, and held in high esteem by all who know him. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. W. H. Fertich, pastor of the Barkley circuit. The guests of the occaison were: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jordan and family; Mr, and Mrs. H. C. Anderson and Miss Laura Anderson, of Monon; Mr. and Mrs. Simon Snowberger of Monticello; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jordan, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stewart; and Rev. H. F. McDonald of Goodland. The happy couple will begin house keeping soon on the farm of Mr. Rosebraw, near the parental home of the bride. Many friends join in wishing them peace and plenty. * *

YEOMAN-MURRAY. rNaunday evening at 6 o’clock, at. the home of the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Murray, on McCoy avenue, occurred the marriage of Mr. Ord Yeoman, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew K. Yeoman, of southeast of town, and Miss Clara Murray, Rev. C. D. Royce of the M. E. church officiating. but the immediate friends of the contracting parties were present. The young couple will begin housekeeping at once in one of Hiram Day’s new tenant Rouses, iu the east part oP town, a&d the groom will follow teaming, we understand.

Kennedy-m’gee. Married, George W. Kennedy and Rosella McGee, at the residence of the officiating clergyman, Rev. B. F. Ferguson, on March 4. Mr. Kennedy has been a citizen of Jasper county all his life except about three years, and is one among our best citizens and successful fanners. His wife is a daughter of William McGee, originally from Ohio, and has resided hi this county for about three years. She is an estimable young lady and no doubt but she and Mr. Kennedy will make a success in life. They started Wednesday for the eastern part of the state where they will visit relatives and friends for a short time, from thence go to Hammond and Chicago, after which they will return to their home in Jordau township, where they will be pleased to meet their rnapv friends, and congratulations will be in order. * * E. L. Hollingsworth has been appointed administrator of the estate of Albert Bertrand, deceased, late of Barkley tp. Dr. Jay Jones was appointed guardian of the estate of his brother, Dr. C. V. Jones now confined in the asylum at Long Cliff.