Riley--Sherman Wedding (1916)

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The Courant
June 8, 1916

On June 1st, at 12:00 o'clock, Vena Ruth Riley and Noble Sherman were united in marriage by Rev. O.L. Weir of the First Baptist church, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. U.G. Riley, three miles east of Howard.

Mendelasohn's wedding march was played by Miss Hillis (?) and the two marched in to the room which was beautifully decorated in white and green.  The bride was dressed in white silk and carried a large bouquet of bride's roses.  A number of the relatives  were present to witness the marriage.

After the ceremony was performed a bounteous dinner was served, the table was beautifully decorated with pink and white drapery.

The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. U. G. Riley, and a graduate of the class of 1916 of the Howard High School.  She is a talented young lady, and greatly beloved by all.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sherman, who live a mile south of Howard, where he was born and raised.  Noble is a fine young man, one of the best and most enterprising young farmers in the county, and a young man whose honor and integrity is beyond question.

Mr. Sherman has but recently purchased a small farm south of town where the happy couple will make thier home.