Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 28, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 July 1920 — FREELAND-POOLE WEDDING [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

FREELAND-POOLE WEDDING

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Warren E. Poole, living eight miles east of this city,* was the scene of a very pretty wedding at 5 o’clock Wednesday afternoon when their youngest daughter, Iva Ethel, was united in marriage to Merrill A. Freeland of Newton township. The ceremony was performed by Rev. William T. Barbre, pastor of the First Christian church, using the ring ceremony. The bride was beautifully attired in a white gown of satin and Georgette crepe. Following the service light refreshments were served. Twenty guests, who were all near relatives, witnessed the ceremony. Mrs. Freeland is a popular young woman of the community. She Is a graduate of the local high school, attended the Muncie normal and the last year was a successful teacher In the public schools, of this county. The groom is the son of Mrs. Josephine Freeland and a successful farmer. The .young couple deft by automobile for a few days’ wedding trip, which will be spent at Lake Maxlnkuckee. After the return, they wIM make their home with the groom’s mother on a farm west of Rensselaer, in Newton township. The bride received many beautiful predents, consisting of cut glass, silver, linen, and a gold coin. The Democrat joins the many friends of the young people in extending congratulations.

The Democrat office will be closed Monday in order that its employes may celebrate the 4th.