Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 February 1909 — Hammond Couple Harried Here. [ARTICLE]

Hammond Couple Harried Here.

Moses A. Hinkle and Miss Eva B. Crowell, of Hammond, were married today at the county clerk’s office. Rev. J. C. Parrett performed the ceremony. The young people left Hammond at noon without any of their relatives or friends knowing it and will return early enough this evening so that none of their acquaintances will know they are enjoying sweet benediction. Both the young people enjoyed very much the surprise they were creating for their friends. They were a pleasant, happy couple—loving too—and the witnesses feel sure they will make ideal life partners. Both the young people were about twenty-two years of age. The Jasper county clerk’s office seems to be quite a popular place for young people contemplating marriage, as a number of couples from outside of the county have come here to get married.