Cupid Scores Three Times in Succession (1910)

Columbia City Commercial Mail, Friday June 17, 1910

Cupid, who really is the advance agent of his superior, Hymen, scored three times Saturday and Sunday and as a result there are three happy couples united and three new homes established since Saturday.

LUMM-LEMON. Miss Katie A. Lumm, the charming daughter of Mrs. Ida Lumm, and Mr. Thomas E. Lemmon were united in marriage Saturday evening at 8 o’clock by Rev. J. F. Porterfield at the Baptist parsonage. The couple were attended by Mrs. W. E. Magley and Miss Carmon Lemmon sister of the bridegroom. The bride has for sometime been a photographer in the Magley studio and will continue to assist Mr. Magley until after the rush work. The groom is a son of Lafayette Lemmon and wife and is employed by his father. For the present the young people will reside with the groom’s parents in Madison street.

GRACE-LONDT. Sunday afternoon at two in the presence of about thirty-five friends at the home of the bride’s parents John Grace and wife, in Jefferson township, Rev. L. L. Shaffer united in wedlock Miss Rada L. Grace and John Henry Londt, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Londt of Union township. The couple were attended by Miss Maggie Londt, sister of the groom and Mr. Claud Bradshaw, and the home was a bower of flowers. A sumptuous wedding dinner was served and the young people went to housekeeping at once at the groom’s home in Union township.

MALONE-ARCHER. Mr. Everett W. Archer and Miss Rosetta Malone were united in marriage Sunday noon at the home of the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Archer, northeast of the city, Dr. F. G. Browne officiating. Only immediate relatives and friends were present. After the wedding an elegant dinner was served. The bride is the attractive and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Malone of Union township. For the present they will reside at the home of the groom’s parents.

Local News - June 17, 1910

Columbia City Commercial Mail ~ Friday, June 17, 1910

Yeggs Loot Yontz Jewelry Store of $1275

Guy Yontz of this city is in receipt of a copy of the Arizona Journal-Miner, of Prescott with an account of the looting of the jewelry store of his brother Ralph E. Yontz at Kingman, Ariz. the robbery was one of the boldest in ten years there. The entrance was made Wednesday night June 8th between 8 and 9 o'clock while Mr. Yontz and family were at a show. Fifty repair watches and a tray of rings of total value of $1,275 were taken. The pocket book of Mrs. Yontz containing a large sum was overlooked. There is no clue.

Will Take Advanced Course in Chemistry

Arthur B. Carter, who during the past year has been an instructor in chemistry at Purdue University has resigned his position and next Saturday will leave for Chicago to enter Chicago University to take an advanced course in chemistry. He expects to be in the university all summer and fall and upon completing the course will go into the manufacturing end of pharmaceutical chemicals. Mr. Carter has proven himself a master of his subject and realizes the commercial end of chemistry is much more profitable than teaching the science and is showing his foresight in taking up that work.

Nameless Club Surprises Mrs. Yontz

The Nameless, erstwhile Grandmothers, club entertained their husbands at a delicious supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Yontz in east Jackson street Monday evening. The day was Mrs. Yontz' birthday anniversary, and the family had motored to Fort Wayne. When the Yontz' returned Mrs. Yontz was forced to admit she had been surprised. Twenty-seven persons were present and had a delightful evening with music and in general pleasure. Out-of-town guests were Mrs. Edith Irvin of Chicago and Mrs. A. R. Beck of Rockford, Ill.