Graves ~ Dale Marriage
Leon Reporter, Leon, Iowa
Thursday, March ll, l897
Married -- at the home of the bride's parents on Sunday, Feb. 28, l897, at l o'clock, MR. HOWARD GRAVES to MISS LENNA DALE, Mr. D.C. Cowles officiating. The wedding march was played by Miss Minnie Marble, of Clio. After congratulations they repaired to the dining room where a bountiful table was set to which the guests did ample justice, there being about forty present. The bride was one of Decatur County's most pleasant and esteemed young ladies and was loved by all who knew her, the groom also has many friends. The bride's dress was of tan serge and white satin, while the groom wore the conventional black suit. They received many useful presents. The infair at the groom's home on Monday was well attended. A host of friends join in wishing them much joy and happiness.
--One Who Was There.
Copied by Cordelia Suzann
"With permission from the Leon Journal Reporter"
November l6, 2002