Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 74, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 May 1899 — Oeschger-Hopkins. [ARTICLE]

Oeschger-Hopkins.

A very happy matrimonial event took place at C. A. Hopkins residence, four miles north of town, last Wednesday evening, May 17 1899 in the marriage of his daughter, Dema to William Oeschger of the University of Chicago. About 100 loving friends were present and gave many beautiful presents. They also received many from abroad. Rev. B. F. Ferguson performed the ring ceremony in his usual happy and impressive manner. They newly, married couple took the afternoon train Thursday for Valparaiso, Neb., the groom’s old home, where they will make an extended visit.