Marriage Notices - F
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Fesmire-Crabb
The marriage of Miss Hannah Elizabeth Crabb, of Wilmington, and Alfred Newall Fesmire, of Glenside, took place Wednesday evening at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. William A. Deisem, at 1130 West Fourth street, Wilmington. The bride wore a gown of white organdie trimmed with white satin and carried a bouquet of white carnations. The bridesmaid, Miss Loletta Mosely, of Wilmington, was dressed in white satin and carried white carnations. The two pretty little flower girls were Myra Addie Deisem, of Wilmington and Anna May Fesmire, of Glenside. They carried a basket of white carnations. George J. Renninger, of Glenside, was best man. Miss Bessie Hildreth and Milton Peregoia, of Wilmington, were ushers. The Rev. C.A. Grice, of Wilmington, performed the ceremony, after which a reception was given. The couple will reside at Glenside.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 4, 1901, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Fesmire-Meyers
On December 25, at the Reformed parsonage, Blue Bell, Pa., by Rev. D.U. Wolff, D.D., Mr. John L. Fesmire, of Springhouse, and Miss Ella N. Meyers, of Blue Bell.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 27, 1900, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Fleck-Graham
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Fleck, Wednesday evening of last week, their daughter, Miss Carrie Fleck, of Jenkintown, was united in marriage to Andrew Graham. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Roberts Coles, rector of the Church of Our Saviour. Miss Margaret E. Graham was the bridesmaid and Frank Fleck the best man.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 19, 1899, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]
Francisco-?apenta
Raphael D. Francisco and Mary ?apenta, both of Barren Hill, were married Thursday by Magistrate Harry. The bride was a minor and was married by consent of her father, Assessor William McDade, of Norristown, witnessed the ceremony.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 18, 1900, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Frantz-Van Fossen
Lansdale. J. Harry Frantz and Miss Laura Van Fossen were married on Tuesday of the present week. The former has had the management of one of the grocery stores of his brother-in-law, Amos C. Van Fossen.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 8, 1898, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Freas-Gordon
Mr. Henry Mortimer Freas, of Germantown, and Miss Mary Emma Gordon, of Fort Washington, were quietly married this Wednesday. The bride is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gordon, Sr. After a wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Freas will be at home after Nov. 5 at Fort Washinton. Mr. Freas is with the Consumer's Brewing company.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 24, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Fretz-Weikle
Wedding at Line Lexington.
A very pretty home wedding took place in Line Lexington on Wednesday afternoon, when Miss Cora V. Weikle, daughter of the late Harry Weikle, and the Rev. Franklin K. Fretz, pastor of St. John's Lutheran church, of Quakertown, were married by the Rev. J.H. Waidelich, of Sellersville. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride's mother at 6 o'clock, in the presence of about 30 guests. The parlor where the ceremony was performed was very prettily decorated with ferns and roses. As the bridal party entered the room, the wedding march was played by Miss Ida Weikle, sister of the bride. At the conclusion of the ceremony, there was a reception, followed by a wedding dinner. An orchestra from Philadelphia furnished the music. The bride received a great many presents. Mr. and Mrs. Fretz have gone on a brief wedding trip and upon their return this week will reside at Quakertown.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 15, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Fry-Heebner
A beautiful wedding took place in the Lansdale M.E. church on Thursday evening, the contracting parties being Eugene W. Fry and Miss Blanche Heebner. The groom, who is a son of Mr. Lot Fry, of Penllyn, is the head bookkeeper with the Jessup & Moore Paper company, Philadelphia, and the bride is the daughter of William D. Heebner, the well-known manufacturer of agricultural implements, of Lansdale.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. I.M. Gabel, pastor of the Lansdale Methodist Episcopal church, assisted by Rev. George W. Babcock, pastor of the First M.E. church, Norristown. The church altar was decorated with lilies and palms in profusion and a large audience witnessed the impressive ceremony. Shortly after 7.30 the bridal party entered the church to the sweet strains of the wedding march as played by Miss Rella Heebner, a sister of the bride. The bride was tastefully arrayed in a costume of white Duchesse satin, trimmed with lace. She carried a bouquet of lilies of the valley.
The bride entered leaning on the arm of her father. She was attended by Miss Velma Hulings and Miss Lotto Grace Andrews, of Philadelphia, as bridesmaids, while Miss Estella Heebner, a younger sister, was maid of honor.
The groom was attended by Prof. Horace Beidler, principal of the Lansdale high school, as best man, and Harry Bowens, Ira Harr, Philip Fry and Dr. Smithman as ushers.
After the ceremony the 100 or more guests repaired to the residence of Mr. Heebner, where was served a handsome wedding dinner.
At 10.30 Mr. and Mrs. Fry left for Buffalo on the night express over the Lehigh Valley railroad. They will visit Niagara Falls, Montreal, Toronto and other Canadian points, returning to Lansdale in about two weeks, where they will reside during the summer.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 19, 1898, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Fry-Hines
Penllyn. Philip Fry, son of Lot Fry, of this place, and Miss Toledo Hines, of Lansdale, were married in Philadelphia Saturday evening. Mr. Fry and his bride spent Sunday with his parents here.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 6, 1899, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Funk-Bisbing
Dr. Wm. Warren Funk, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Funk, of Lindenwold avenue, and Miss Clara Louisa Bisbing, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Maurice Bisbing, of Chestnut Hill, were quietly married Wednesday evening, of last week, July 21, at the home of the bride's parents. The ceremony was witnessed only by the immediate families of the contracting parties. After the knot was tied making them husband and wife refreshments were served by Caterer Henry Grebe, of Fort Washington. Dr. and Mrs. Funk have been making their home in Ambler. On Aug. 2 Dr. Funk will remove to Pottstown, where he has been appointed resident physician of the borough hospital.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 29, 1897, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]