A pretty home wedding occurred last evening at 6:30 o'clock when Miss Effie Heathman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Heathman, of Salem avenue, became the bride of Mr. Harry E. Allan, district manager of the Central Union Telephone company.

It was a private wedding, witnessed only by the immediate families of the contracting parties, the simplicity adding to the impressiveness of the service. Dr. W. A. Hale officiated, using the ring service, the bride being given in marriage by her father.

The bride was gowned in white chiffon over silk, made perfectly plain in train length. She carried lilies of the valley.

Miss Luella Heathman attended her sister, her gown being of white satin, made plain in train length. Her bouquet was of maidenhair fern, tied with white ribbon. Mr. E. E. Burkhart acted as best man.

Mr. and Mrs. Allan left for a months' trip through the south and on their return will reside temporarily with the bride's parents on Salem avenue.

On Wednesday evening September 18th, 1872, at the residence of the bride's parents, by the Rev. J. McVey, Mr. John Allman, of San Francisco, California to Miss E. Belle, daughter of A. L. Stout, of this city.

The marriage of Miss Nellie Wooster to Mr. John S. Appenzellar was solemnized Thursday morning t 9 o'clock at the home of the bride on Fairground avenue. Rev. H. H. Herman of Miamisburg conducted the ceremonies. Only the members of the immediate family were present, and after the service the happy couple left on the morning train for Toronto, Canada, where they will reside. The bride is one of the favorite girls among a large circle of acquaintances and friends, and the past several weeks have been filled with delightful entertainments given in her honor. Mr. Appenzellar has been receiving congratulations galore, and from all aides good wishes have been showered upon them by family folk and friends.

Russel T. Bailey - Helen E. Reeder
Dayton Daily News - April 29, 1913, Page 5

Marked by perfect simplicity, according to the wishes of the bride, were the marriage vows taken Tuesday afternoon by Miss Helen E. Reeder, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen H. Reeder, and Russel T. Bailey, of Missouri.

The service was solemnized shortly before 4 o'clock at the residence of the bride's parents, 107 Lexington avenue, the Rev. J. C. Massee of the First Baptist church officiating. The large, well appointed living room was the scene of the ceremony and it was arranged in a profusion of cherry blossoms, which were the only flowers used throughout the house. The bride wore a gown of finest lingerie, exquisitely fashioned, and her flowers were a corsage of lilies of the valley. There were no attendants. The guests had been asked informally to witness the nuptials and the reception which followed the service was without formality. A harpist continued a program throughout the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Bailey left during the late afternoon for Missouri, and after May 15 will be at home at Camp Ozark, Branson, Mo., where the groom is associated with a large contracting firm in the construction of a large dam on the White river. He is a former resident of this city and is held in high esteem by all who know him. He is a graduate of the Boston technical school and a hydraulic engineer. His mother, Mrs. George F. Bailey, accompanied him here.

The bride is a Smith college girl and several seasons ago toured the world with her parents. She will be sincerely missed by a wide circle of friends.

Mrs. Reeder's mother, Mrs. Barnes, and her grandmother, Mrs. Osterhouse, of Cincinnati, came up for the wedding.

Edward Baker, 21, laborer, 1310 West Monument avenue, and Dollia Corwin, 20, 1117 W. First street. Magistrate Dwyer.

In a ceremony of quiet simplicity performed Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Sallie A. Ball, 123 Ardmore st., mother of the groom, Miss Hazel Mae Cole became the bride of Galen E. Ball. The double ring service was read at 7:45 o'clock by the Rev. John Turner, and Mrs. Turner played the wedding music. The rooms were decorated with flowers, a color scheme of pink and white predominating.

The bride wore platinum gray satin crepe trimmed with silver lace. A wreath of orange blossoms which had been worn by the groom's mother at her wedding, encircled her hair. Mr. and Mrs. William Porter attended the bridal couple. The services were witnessed by the family and the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. David Porter, Mr. and Mrs. L. Fouts, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Sowsert, Miss Marie Louise Moore, Miss Goldie Porter, Rev. and Mrs. John Turner. Mr. and Mrs. Ball left afterward for a motor trip and will stop enroute in St. Louis.

At 6 o'clock Thursday evening Miss Evelyn Ruth Office, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hyman Office of Perrine st. became the bride of Pierre J. H. Ball of Baltimore, Md. Rabbi Samuel Mayerberg performed the ceremony which took place at the Old Barn club in a setting of trailing vines, smilax and blossoms before the old stone fireplace. The double ring ceremony was used, fernery and vines being interwoven into a canopy under which the bride and groom took their nuptial vows.

To a program of wedding music played by Miss Claudia Lindeman, pianist, and Miss Minnie Rosensweet, violinist, the bridal procession took formation about the altar. At the immediate approach were ten girlhood friends of the bride, Misses Rose Rubenstein, Anna Rubenstein, Della Sachs, Edith Potasky, Anna Sachs, Rebecca Thal, Janet Patasky, Lillian White of Cincinnati and Amelia Linder. Robes of smilax and white satin ribbons marked the bridal path. The musical program included "I Love You Truly," "At Dawning," the Lohengrin wedding march and the "Meditation" from "Thais."

Miss Reina Ball, sister of the groom, as maid of honor, took the lead in the bridal procession. She wore a gown of Shell pink georgette trimmed with pearls and her corsage was of pink rosebuds. Nile green georgette was fashioned becomingly to Miss Anna Office and Miss Ethel Magaziner, bridesmaids. They carried bouquets of yellow roses. Attired in a dainty frock of sheer pink organdy Ida May Officer, niece of the bride, served as flower girl. She carried a basket of rosebuds and was followed by the ring bearers, Miriam Office, who wore a frock of pale green organdy, and Howard Wyse, wearing white silk. The rings were carried in Cala lilies.

Morton Ball, attended his brother as best man. The users were Leon Office, brother of the bride, and the bride's cousin, Leon Office, of Columbus.

The bride entered with the groom, and was gowned in a bridal robe of heavy ivory satin, designed with cascades of duchess lace and pearls, and a long court train that fell from her shoulders. Her veil of real lace was arranged with a crown of orange blossoms, and she carried a shower bouquet of white roses and orchids. The groom's gift was a necklace of pearls and amethysts.

Locust boughs and wygelia were used profusely about the dining room, and verandas of the club where dinner was served to 100 guests. After the reception and dance, Mr. and Mrs. Ball left for Atlantic City. The bride wore a traveling costume of blue poiret twill embroidered in grey and a hat and blouse of which similar hues were combined. After there return they will make their home on Bryden road, Columbus.

The bride is a graduate of Stivers in the class of '13, and is well known in club circles. She has been identified with the Court of Domestic Relations as secretary to Judge Roland Baggott. Mr. Ball is associated in business with his father as secretary and treasurer of the Morton Ball company, with headquarters in Columbus. He was graduated from the University of Baltimore.

Out-of-town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. William Aarons, of Cleveland; Miss Rena Ball, of Baltimore, Md.; Nathan Wedner of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Office, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Goldberk, Bud Office, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Office, Lawrence and Harry Office, Marion Office, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Berman, all of Columbus; Mr. and Mrs. Lee Kessel, of Lancaster, O.; Lina Lakin, of Columbus; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Present, of Indianapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lewis, of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Lou Shomer and daughters, Bess and Frances, of Middletown, O.; Van Weis, of Columbus, O.; Louis Marcus of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Miss Minnie Mervis, of Cleveland; Lillian Weisman, of Cincinnati; Mr. and Mrs. David Office, of Middletown.

MIAMISBURG, O., AUG. 30
The marriage of Rev. William Beachler to Miss Mabel Catherine Garber of Belleville, O., will take place this morning at 8 o'clock at the home of the bride in Belleville. Rev. and Mrs. Beachler will go to Lake Winona to attend the Progressive Brethren conference and from there to Chicago, on their wedding trip. They will make their home in Troy, O. Mrs. D. Beachler of this city, mother of the groom, will attend the wedding.

A name that was the very synonym of defiance in this county during the civil war was recalled by the name of a bride inscribed on the marriage record in the probate court, when Francis H. Beck, aged 75 years, and Mrs. Lizzie R. Eldemiller, aged 53 years, secured a license to wed. The bride is a niece of Clement I. Vallandingham and a daughter of his sister, Margaret Vallandingham, who was united in marriage to John Robertson. This is the third time the bride in this marriage has been united in matrimony. They were joined by the Rev. J. G. Neiffer at his home. They will reside on the farm property of the groom in Miami county.

Before an altar decorated with evergreens and tall candelabra, Miss Dorothy Caroline Lowell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Lowell, 2308 Wayne avenue, became the bride of Donald C. Black, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Black, of Trotwood, June 26, at the Linden Avenue Baptist church. The Rev. I. N. DePuy officiated at the ceremony.

Attending the bride as matron of honor was her sister, Mrs. Ronald E. Kemper. She was dressed in shell pink lace. He flowers were pink roses and blue delphiniums.

The bridegroom was attended by Daniel Boone as best man, Ralph Kleinfelter and Ronald Kemper served as ushers.

Aqua marine lace fashioned princess style with a short jacket and leg o'mutton sleeves, was chosen by the bride for her wedding dress. She carried white roses, gardenia and delphiniums.

Mrs. Lowell, mother of the bride was attractive in blue sheer chiffon with white accessories. Mrs. Black chose for her son's wedding a sheer navy blue dress with white dots. Both mothers wore corsages of white gardenias.

Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, after which the couple left for a wedding trip to Natural Bridge, Va., and through the Shenandoah Valley. They will be at home after July 1 at 2308 Wayne avenue. Mrs. Lowell chose navy blue crepe with white accessories for her going away dress.

At the residence of the bride's mother, by Rev. J. H. Montgomery, on Thursday, September 26th, John S. Black, of Ladora, Iowa, and Miss Lucy A. Kissinger, of this city.

In Beaversville, Greene county, on the 10th instant, Mr. Morgan Blocher and Miss Alice Burr.

On the evening of the 23d of December, 1884, by Rev. D. Winters, D.D., at his residence, Mr. F. E. Boga to Miss Amelia Kuntz, both of this city.

On the 23d of December, 1884, by Rev. D. Winters, D.D., at his residence, Mr. John S. Bomgardner, of the vicinity of Brant, to Miss Sarah B. Booher, of Wayne township.

On Thursday evening, August 28, at 8 o'clock a number of the immediate friends of the families attended the marriage of Miss Hattie May Shaner the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Shaner, a conductor on the C.H.&D. R.R. at their home at 22 North street to Mr. Earl W. Brannon, the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Brannon, a conductor residing t 602 Linwood street. The ring ceremony was used, the service being performed by Rev. D. Burghulter, editor of the Christian World. The groomsman was Mr. Roe Brannon and the bridesmaid Miss Mollie Higgins. After the congratulations an elegant wedding dinner was served and a number of fine presents were bestowed upon the happy couple who will be at home after September 10th at 33 South Torrence street.

On the same, by the same, at the Montgomery House, Mr. Richard J. Brunson to Miss Margaret Brunson, both of Madison Township.

On the evening of the 25th of December, 1884, by Rev. D. Winters, D.D., at his residence, Mr. Amos N. Clark to Miss Ettie Stutsman, both of this city.

A pretty wedding celebrated at an early hour Wednesday morning was that of Miss Bertha Fleig and Joseph W. Clemmens. Father Hahne conducted the services, and later a reception and wedding breakfast followed at the bride's home on Montgomery street. Happy wishes were showered upon the happy couple and many gifts evidenced the affection and esteem in which they are held.

A charming wedding was held this afternoon at 3:30, at the residence of Rev. E. E. Baker, 219 North Main street. The contracting parties were Mr. Will K. Coates, of this city, and Miss Louise Risar, of Sidney, O. The groom was accompanied by his best man, Mr. Clayton E. Law, and the maid of honor was Miss Lydia Besko. The happy couple will reside in their newly furnished and cozy home at 14 East Jones street. The bride is the beautiful daughter of Mrs. Mary Risar, of Sidney, O., and the groom for six years has been the compositor and vulcanist of the Dayton Stencil Works. Such clever young people are worth the best life can afford, and their friends are now wishing them a most prosperous and happy future.

On Thursday evening, September 19th, by Rev. Mr. Findlay, at the residence of the bride's parents, at Carlisle, Warren county, Ohio, Mr. A. J. Conover, of this city, to Miss Lida Hendrickson.

Mr. and Mrs. George H. Swaninger, 419 Corona drive, are announcing the marriage of their daughter, Miss Mary Jane Swaninger, to Philip J. Coor, son of Philip M. Coor of Washington, June 16 at Richmond, Ind.

Mrs. Coor is a graduate of Oakwood high school and a student at the Dayton Art Institute. She has held exhibits locally and at the America show in Wichita, Kansas.

Mr. Coor attended the University of Illinois and is a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon. The young couple will reside in Washington following a wedding trip through Smokey Mountain park.

Gibson Davis - Amy Griffith
Dayton Daily Journal - June 3, 1889

Mr. Gibson Davis and Miss Amy Griffith were quietly wedded at high noon Saturday at the bride's residence on High street, and left at 2:30 for a short easter tour, followed by the well wishes of a host of friends.

January 8th, 1889, by Rev. W. A. Hale, Mr. Frank L. Deam and Miss Daisy K. Thompson.

Invitations have been sent out reading as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Myers request the presence of your company at the marriage of their daughter, Caroline May to Edward Philip Deiz on the morning of June ninth, nineteen hundred and four, at nine o'clock, at Holy Trinity church, Dayton, Ohio.

Charles L. De Martin, 29, factory manager, Connersville, Ind., and Hazel Davis, 19, 2224 W. Third street.

On the evening of the 28th inst., by the Rev. D. Winters, at his residence, Mr. William Dove, of Preble county, to Mrs. Sarah J. Morris, of Montgomery county.

The announcement has been made of the engagement of Miss Anna Schriml to Mr. William Drerup. A number of pleasant affairs are being arranged to be given for the bride-to-be. The wedding will occur the latter part of the month. Miss Drerup is entertaining Misses Josie Benkow and Mary Benkow of Louisville, Ky., this week.

An affair of social interest to many in this city was the wedding celebrated at Lewisburg Wednesday evening at the home of Professor and Mrs. DeMott, when their daughter, Miss Della, was given in marriage to Charles Dye of Iowa. The wedding was a beautiful home celebration and attended by many relatives and personal friends. The bride has been a favorite and capable teacher at the Lewisburg schools the past few years, and it is generally regretted that she goes to another city to reside. Mr. Dye and bride left Wednesday night for St. Louis to spend their honeymoon, and from there go to their western home. Many were the beautiful gifts sent Mr. and Mrs. Dye, and good wishes innumerable follow them westward. Among the guests at the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Kumler and Miss Ada Kumler of this city.

John Eby - Sarah C. Beeghly
Dayton Daily Journal - December 26, 1884, Pg 4

An occasion of great joy and festivity was the marriage last evening at the residence of the bride's father, Abraham Beeghly, Esq., Eaton pike, of his accomplished daughter, Miss Sarah C. to Millard Eby, son of John Eby, Esq. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Miller. A scrumptious repast was spread. The bride and groom were the recipients of many elegant presents.

The wedding reception will be given by the groom's parents next Thursday evening, at their residence, Cincinnati Pike. Mr. Eby is a young and enterprising farmer and with his young bride will soon start to housekeeping on a farm adjoining his father, where they will be "at home" to their friends, of whom they fortunately count very many.

On the 1?th instant, in Dixon township, Preble county, Mr. Willard A. Eidson, of Eaton, to Miss Lizzie Wyatt, eldest daughter of Levi Wyatt.

A pretended marriage between General Ellis, 172 Hawthorne st., and Rose Ellis, 35 Weller st., was annulled by an entry signed Thursday by Common Pleas Judge Robert U. Martin. A hearing was had Wednesday wherein evidence was introduced to the effect that the defendant had a husband living at the time of her marriage to the plaintiff.

The marriage of Miss Vivian Lucille Fromm, daughter of Mrs. Thirza Fromm, 2006 Grand avenue, and Ralph William Englebrecht, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Englebrecht, 114 Reigel street, took place Saturday morning at Emmanuel church, at 8:30 o'clock.

Attendants
Mrs. Bernadine Hedges, sister of the bride, was matron of honor, and Miss Elanora Bolen attended Miss Fromm as maid of honor. Mrs. Hedges wore a gown of aqua marine mousseline de sole trimmed in peach color. She carried a bouquet of copper colored rose buds. Miss Bolen wore a peach colored gown made similar to that of Mrs. Hedges. She also carried a bouquet of copper rose buds.

The bride walked to the altar with the bridegroom in a gown of ivory satin fashioned along princess lines. A trimming of seed pearls at the neck and sleeves accented her gown. Her veil was long and fell into a soft train.

Raymond Englebrecht attended his brother as best man.

Breakfast and Reception
Following the ceremony a breakfast was held at Elm Gables. Later in the afternoon a reception was held at the home of the bride's mother. Mr. and Mrs. Englebrecht left following the reception for a short motor trip through the east. They will establish their home at 1222 Kirkham street.

Mrs. Fromm wore for her daughter's wedding a gown of dark blue lace and white accessories. She wore a corsage of pink rosebuds. Mrs. Englebrecht was attractively gowned in Wallis blue georgette. She also wore a corsage of pink rose buds.

The bride was graduated from Parker Co-operative high school. Mr. Englebrecht was graduated from Roosevelt high school and is now associated with the National Cash Register company.

The Grace Methodist Episcopal church was the scene of a wedding Saturday evening at 7:30 o'clock, when Miss Alberta Stafford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ross G. Stafford, of W. Stewart st., and Charles A. Ernst, jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Ernst, of McArthur av., were married before an alter decorated with Easter flowers.

Music was provided by Frank Michael at the organ. Edward Morris sang two numbers, and Donald Compton played "At Dawning," a violin solo.

Miss Nancy Ashton of Piqua attended the bride as maid of honor, and her bridesmaids were Miss Mary Jane Goss, Miss Marie Gilbert, and her two sisters, Miss Mary and Miss Elizabeth Stafford. The junior bridesmaid was Miss Eleanor Brown, a cousin of the bride.

Miss Ashton and Miss Brown were in gowns of deep pink net over taffeta. Miss Goss and Miss Gilbert were in a lighter shade of pink net, and the Misses Stafford were in pale pink, all of the gowns being fashioned in the same design. The attendants carried colonial bouquets in shades of pink blending with their gowns.

The bride wore a gown of white satin, the skirt of which developed into a train. She wore a finger-tip length veil, and carried a shower bouquet of white gardenias, snapdragons and lilies of the valley.

Fred Marker attended Mr. Ernst as best man. The ushers were Charles Wilson, Paul Foehl, Harry Prose and William Stafford, brother of the bride.

Following the wedding, a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents on Stewart st. The out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Jenkins, Brooklyn, N.Y.; Miss Mary Arrowsmith, Washington, Ia.; Mrs. Emma Drake, Mr. and Mrs. William Coffey and Mrs. Elmer Hanna of Urbana; Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Brokaw of Piqua; Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Peoples, Cleveland; Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Stafford and sons, Robert and Richard, of Tipp City; J. B. Mitchell, Troy; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee and daughters, Peggy and Bonnie, of Lima, and Mr. and Mrs. Crosby Lee and daughter, Miss Mary Elizabeth Lee, of Columbus.

The bride is a graduate of the Piqua high school, and Mr. Ernst was graduated from Parker. He is affiliated with the MacFadden publications, and is attending the Wittenberg Extension college here.

Mr. and Mrs. Ernst left Saturday evening, following the wedding reception, for a trip through the Smoky mountain region. Upon their return, they will establish their home in Dayton.

Charles W. Fisher - J. K. Leach
Dayton Daily Journal - June 19, 1889

The residence of Mr. J. K. Leach, 205 Linden avenue was filled with invited guests last evening who assembled to witness the marriage of his eldest daughter, Miss Mannie, to Mr. Charles W. Fisher, of Buffalo, New York.

Promptly at eight the young couple made their appearance and the ceremony was performed in the front parlor by Rev. E. W. Lounsbury, in a most impressive manner. The bride was handsomely attired in light surah with lace trimmings, and carried an elegant bouquet of flowers. The groom wore conventional black.

Following the ceremony congratulations were extended by those present, and about ten the wedding supper was announced, to which full justice was done by all.

The presents received by the young couple were elegant and costly, among them being a silver butter dish from Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Casto, set of silver knives from Misses Flora Lee, Anna Halteman and Clara Clark; silver spoons, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Bissell; silver salt set, gold lined, Mrs. C. C. James; silver cake basket, Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Gilbert; silver egg cups, gold lined, Miss Jennie McDowell; silver butter knife, Miss Retta Shaefer; set silver spoons, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Snyder; silver fruit dish, Mr. and Mrs. Waler Fisher; fruit dish, Mr. and Mrs. P. Riebe; pair of vases, J. Frank Kiefaber; groom to bride, upright piano. A number of other presents, consisting of table linen, rugs, tidies, etc., were received.

Among those present from other points were Miss Bertha Snyder and Albert Hunter, of Piqua; Misses Retta Shaefer, Minie Maxwell, Jennie McDowell and Mrs. Thackery, of Troy; Miss Heuston, of Hamilton, and Mr. Walter C. Fisher, a brother of the groom, of St. Paul, Minn.

The groom was formerly head draughtsman at the car works in this city, and now occupies a similar position with the Wagner Car Works, of Buffalo, N.Y. The young couple left at midnight for Buffalo via Detroit and Niagra Fallos, and will go to housekeeping in their cozy home, which is awaiting them at 364 West avenue.

On the 1?th instant, by Rev. D. Winters, D. D., at the residence of Mr. J. A. Cooper, Mr. Elias Fisher to Miss Mollie Woods, both of Madriver township.