From the January 2 1897 Chariton County Courier Column entitled
"Wedding Bells"
Donated by:  Madeline Reese

Ward-Naylor Mr. Arthur Ward and Miss Viola Naylor both of Prarie Hills were married at the Million
Hotel in Salisbury on Wednesday Dec 23rd, (1896)Elder G.D.Edwards making the
twain one.

Porter-Minor  Mr Lewis Porter of Salisbury and Miss Lennis A Minor were married at the residence of
Lucius Minor, near Salisubyr on Wednesday December 23rd, (1896)Rev Howerton
officiating.

Powers-Stombough-Mr Archie Powers and NMiss Belle Stombough were married by Justice FM Lewis at
the residence of the bride's parents near Sumner on Thursday Dec 24th.(1896)
The COURIER takes pleasure in extenging congratulations.

Thurman-Cupp  Mr J. L. Thurman and Miss Maria Cupp both of near Westville, were married in Recorer
B H Smith's office at the courthouse on Thursday Dec 24th.(1896) Squire H A
Wheeler officiating.