Waupaca County, Wisconsin
Marriage & Engagement Announcements from Local Papers

1880-1889

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The Clintonville Tribune - Clintonville, Wisconsin - January 4, 1889
At eight o'clock of the new year's morning, at the cozy residence of Capt. and Mrs. J. W. Dean, in the fifth ward, was performed the ceremony uniting in marriage their eldest daughter, Nettie M., to Mr. Irvin Gray, one of Rhinelander's most popular and progressive young business men. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. M. Bullock, of the M. E. Church, in the presence of Capt, and Mrs. Dean, Nellie and Mabel Dean, Mr. and Mrs. George P. Dean of Ironwood, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Dean of Antigo, Mrs. A Trayser, Miss Mertie Combs of Royalton, Miss Maggie Gibson of Neenah. After the service of a choice wedding breakfast, Mr. and Mrs. Gray departed for Chicago, where they expected to visit with friends for several days.

In the list of wedding gifts the TRIBUNE notes the following:
Gold watch and chain from groom to bride
Silver tray and Bohemian glass lemonade service, Miss Nellie Dean
Silver fruit dish, Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Dean
Silver fruit dish, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Dean
Silver tea service, W. H. Blinn of Antigo
Set of solid silver teaspoons, Mrs. J. W. Dean
Rattan rocker, Mrs. Ira Millerd, Sr.
Plush dressing case, Mrs. A. Trayser
Silver fruit knives, Miss Mertie Combs
Toilet set, Miss Ella Cross
China silk head rest, Miss Maggie Gibson
Easel-work-basket, Mistresses A. A. Webber, C. L. Allen, S. E. Wright and Ira Millerd, Jr.
Ten dollars, W. D. Kelley of Kelly's Island, O.
Plush pin-cushion, Miss Hattie Jacobs

Clintonville Tribune - Clintonville, Wisconsin - May 17, 1889
Geo. M. Morris of Oshkosh, and Miss Anna N. Woulf, of Menasha, were united in marriage at the M. E. parsonage, in this city, May 13, Rev. A. M. Bullock officiating.

Waupaca County Republican- Waupaca, Wisconsin - September 13, 1889
Miss Clara Barker, formerly of Weyauwega, then a teacher in Oshkosh, but lately graduating at the Spencer business college in shorthand and type writing, then having desk room at the Plankinton House, and teaching the art. Chas. Davis, a millionaire paper manufacturer of Neenah met her, fell in love with her, and---the result, a wedding last week.

The Waupaca Post - Waupaca, Wisconsin - January 7, 1892
At the home of Mrs. Monroe on Mt. Vernon Street, Oshkosh, Sunday afternoon, Mrs. Martha Tuttle, of Oshkosh, was united in marriage to Mr. Thomas Hopkins, of Weyauwega. The Rev. William Bennett of the Second Methodist church officiated.

The Waupaca Post - Waupaca, Wisconsin- April 28, 1892
Miss Ella O. Larson and Mr. Joseph Pett were married last evening at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Larson, and left on the late train for Stevens Point, where Mr. Pett is engaged in business. The wedding was attended by intimate friends, and many elegant presents were received by the happy couple.

The Tribune - Clintonville, WI - January 26, 1884
CUPIDS CAPERS
Married-At the Catholic Church in Bear Creek, on January 15th, Rev. Father Seubert officiating, Mr. P. J. Hein, of Milwaukee, to Miss Margaret Zugelbauer, of Bear Creek.

Married-At the Catholic Church in Clintonville, Rev. Seubert officiating. Mr. Bernard Lacy to Miss Rebecca Jeane Ball. January 21, 1883. Both parties reside at Hunting.

Married-In Clintonville, Jan., 21st, 1882, Rev. H. Fuhrmann, officiating. Herman Neitzka to Wilhelmina Horn---? of Larrabee
(Note the marriage dates are typed here as they were in the paper.)

New London Times (Manawa Times Section) - New London, Wisconsin - September 11, 1885
Mr. Elmer E. Witt and Miss Almeda Loflin, both of this place, were married at Waupaca, Aug 25.

The Waupaca Post - Waupaca, Wisconsin - January 5, 1888
Mr. George Fowlie, formerly of Sheridan, was married to Miss Millie Chambers, of Phillips, Dec. 27th. May peace and prosperity attend them.

The Republican - Waupaca, Wisconsin - November 25, 1881
Embarrass
We are exceedingly happy to announce the marriage on Sunday, Nov. 20th, of B. B. Wetmore to Mrs. Betsey Douglass. May happiness and prosperity attend them.


Waupaca County Republican - Waupaca, Wisconsin - June 5, 1885

Clintonville
Mr. Fred Wood of Birnamwood, and Miss Bertha Meisenhelder, of Clintonville, were married at Marion, on Wednesday, May 27 in 1885.

Waupaca County Republican - Waupaca, Wisconsin - August 28, 1885
Iola

Mr. Chas McCommond of Wausau and Miss Florence Madill, of New London, were married at the latter city on the 13th, last.