Marriage Notices - R
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Rex-Fielitz
A quiet home wedding was celebrated on Wednesday evening, April 10, when Miss Agnes C. Fielitz, at the residence of her mother, on Brown street, Philadelphia, was united to Mr. Percy C. Rex, of Narcissa, by Rev. Dr. Monroe, of Philadelphia. After the ceremony a bountiful collation was served and the young couple departed for their newly furnished home at Narcissa.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 18, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Reynoldo-Worrall
Dec. 19, 1900, at the bride's residence, near Broad Axe, by Rev. D.U. Wolff, D.D., Mr. Albert Reynoldo, of Blue Bell, and Miss Margaret W. Worrall.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 27, 1900, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Reynolds-Worrall
Blue Bell. Our blacksmith, Albert Reynolds and Miss Margaret Worrall were married at the home of the latter's parents at Broad Axe, on Wednesday evening at 5 o'clock, Rev. D.U. Wolff, of Boehm's Reformed church officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds will make their home in part of Mr. Preston's house.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 27, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rhoades-Hoffman
On the 3rd inst., by Rev. J. Henry Dubbs, Mr. Henry S. Rhoades, of Reading, to Miss Mary M. Hoffman, of Forest, Berks Co (Robeson Twp.)
[Source: Montgomery Ledger, July 10, 1866. Submitted by Diana.]
Richie-Cadwallader
Upon the departure of Mr. and Mrs. Stillwagon Mr. Bruce B. Richie and Miss May A. Cadwallader, in the presence of a few witnesses, by the same ceremony were made man and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Richie will reside in South Ambler, near Mr. Richie's work.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 4, 1897, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Ridpath-Potter
A very pretty church wedding took place at 8 o'clock on Wednesday evening of last week in the Protestant Episcopal church of Our Saviour, Jenkintown, when Miss Edith Vernon Potter, of Fitzwatertown, became the bride of T. George Ridpath, of Jenkintown. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. J.N. James, of Wyncote Protestant Episcopal church. Miss Charlotte F. Potter, a sister of the bride, was the maid of honor.
The bridesmaids were Miss Laura Conard, of Richmond, Va., and Miss Carrie Spoden, of Philadelphia. The best man was W.C. Harper and Frederick of Smith, of Jenkintown, and the ushers were Dr. Robert F. Ridpath, of Germantown; Charles Bosler, Jr., of Ogontz, and Dr. James G. Swartz, of Philadelphia.
The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. Robert Austin Potter. A reception followed the ceremony at the home of the bride in Fitzwatertown. Only the bridal party and the members of the two families were present.
Mr. and Mrs. Ridpath have gone on a tour through the New England states. At home cards have been sent out for February and after at their home, 221 Hillside avenue, Jenkintown.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 27, 1900, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Righter-Lentz
A County Official Married.
Recorder of Deeds Horace B. Righter and Miss Letitia A. Lentz, both of Spring Mill, were married at 5 o'clock Wednesday evening at the home of the bride's residence.
Rev. H. Colclesser, pastor of the Conshohocken Baptist church, officiated. The wedding was an exceptionally pretty function as the happy couple stood beneath a wreath of smilax suspended from a chandelier in the palm bedecked parlor. Grouped about the principals was a circle of the immediate families of the two contracting parties.
Attending upon the bride and groom and standing beside the minister were the maid of honor, Miss Ella Grauel, of Spring Mill, and Daniel Lentz, brother of the bride, in the capacity of best man. The bride was given away by her father. Mrs. Lentz wore a black velvet gown entrain with satin trimmings.
The bride's attire was entrain, the veil of point de Venice covering the wealth of train. It was fastened by a white aigrette. The material of the gown was white Paris mousseline over taffeta. She carried a shower bouquet of bride roses. Being medium size, youthful and with regular features she made a charming bride. Miss Grauel, the maid of honor, wore white organdie over taffeta and carried LaFrance roses.
Supper was served to the wedding party. From 8 to 10 Wednesday evening a reception was held attended by 200 guests, including persons from every section of the county, although Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Wilmington and Reading were well represented.
Mr. and Mrs. Righter began housekeeping at once on West Marshall street, west of Stanbridge, Norristown, where a modern appointed dwelling awaits them.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 20, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rile-Shepherd
Mr. Charles H. Rile, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rile, of near Penllyn, and Miss Lizzie Shepherd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Shepherd, of Broad Axe, were united in marriage at high noon this Wednesday at the home of the bride.
The ceremony was performed according to the Friends' custom and was witnessed by the friends and relatives of the contracting parties. Both are well known in this community, the bride having been graduated from Sunnyside school, while the groom is an Ambler milkman and a member of the Ambler Presbyterian church. He is a graduate of Peirce's Business college and for a time held a position as bookkeeper in a Conshohocken industry.
After the wedding and the numerous congratulations from every side the husband and wife, amidst a shower of good wishes, repaired to their home on the Detwiler property, near Ambler, which has been rented by Mr. Rile, who will conduct the place in addition to his route through Ambler.
The Gazette wishes them a long, prosperous and happy voyage through life.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 3, 1898, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Riley-Houpt
Miss Mary L. Houpt, of Dreshertown, daughter of Francis and Annie Houpt, of the same place, on Thursday evening, April 25, became the wife of Marvin Riley, of Ambler. Friends to the number of 51 had assembled, when at 8 o'clock the bridal party entered the room while the inspiring strains of Lohengrin were played by Miss Carrie, sister of the bride. The groom was attended by Mr. Raymond Sellers, of Chalfont, as best man. The bride was dressed in a superb gown of light silk and carrying bride's roses, was attended by her cousin, Miss Annie Houpt, of Willow Grove, as bridesmaid, and by Miss Laura Riley, of Germantown, niece of the groom, who acted as flower girl. Rev. J.F. Kingsley, of Jarrettown, performed the ceremony, at the conclusion of which refreshments were served to all present, amid showers of congratulations and well wishes to the happy couple. The bridal gifts were numerous and made a handsome collection.
The guests included Mr. and Mrs. John DeHoupt, Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Riley, Master Francis Riley, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Riley, Miss Laura Riley, Mr. Charles Riley, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Riley, Masters Frank, Harold and Charley Riley, Mr. and Mrs. Russel Riley, Master Charles Riley, Jr., Mr. Charles DePrefontaine, Miss Alice DePrefontaine, Charles DePrefontaine, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Samuel M. Houpt, Miss Annie Houpt, Mr. and Mrs. William DePrefontaine, Ethel and Minnie DePrefontaine, Mrs. Hannah Shay, Misses Annie and Laura Niewig, Mr. Robert Campman, Miss Enola Deweeks, Mr. Albanus Heath, Mr. Raymond Sellers, Marion Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. BGenjamin Eves, Mrs. Sallie Witicar, Mrs. Cubberley, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Swartz, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Houpt, Miss Carrie Houpt, Oliver, Francis, Eddie, Irvin and Annie Houpt.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 2, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Roatche-Thomson
The wedding of Miss Mary Frazer Thomson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Thomson, of Glenside, to Mr. Joseph Edwin Roatche, of the same place, occurred on Thursday evening at 7.30 o'clock in St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Weldon. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Hugh Q. Miller, pastor of the church, and Mr. Bibblehouse presided at the organ.
The bride was gowned in mousseline de soir over white silk and carried an exquisite bouquet of bride roses. The bridesmaids were Miss Anna A. Thomson, sister of the bride, and Miss L. Blanche Roatche, sister of the groom. Their dresses were of French mull over pink and they carried pink roses. The bride was also attended by two pretty little flower girls: Marion Huber and May Cicely Carr. They wore pretty dresses of nainsook, pink stockings and white slippers and carried quaint baskets of flowers. The ushers were Mr. Edward J. Thomson and Mr. John Fox. The best man was Mr. David Long, of Philadelphia. The bride was given away by her father, Mr. James Thomson.
Following the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride, after which the newly married couple left for a wedding tour through the Lehigh Valley, and on their return will reside at Glenside. Many handsome presents were received.
Among those who attended the wedding were:
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carr, Mr. Alexander Thomson, Miss Madge Thomson, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Roatche, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lachot, Miss Leidy Brooke, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Roatche, Mr. John Roatche, Mr. Joseph Nagle, Sr., Mrs. John Stout, Mr. and Mrs. Hedry Brooke, Mr. Carroll Brooke, Miss Clara Nagle, Mr. Edwin Mager, Mr. Joseph Brooke, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Nagle and son, Earl, Mr. and Mrs. George Nagle and family, Mr. George Brooke, Mr. and Mrs. J. Sutton and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Layre, Mr. Arthur Cottrill. Miss Sherby Coster, Mr. R. Coster, Miss Margaret Brady, Dr. L.S. Walton and wife, Miss Irene Hay, Dr. S. Godshall and wife, Miss Ella Fox, Mr. Wm. Fox, Mr. H. Yondler, Miss Emma Gampe, Miss Eva Yondler, Mr. and Mrs. Harry D. Huber, Mr. Robert W. Warner, Rev. and Mrs. J. Manlove Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Godfrey, Mr. and Mrs. M. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. D. Orr and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Windell and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Towell, Mr. and Mrs. J. Myles, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rittenhouse, Mr. and Mrs. J. Streeper, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Klauder, Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. David Wynn and many others.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 28, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Robertson-Kissick
A pleasant wedding took place at 8 o'clock on Wednesday evening at the residence of Mr. Charles Robertson superintendent of the Newbold estate, on the Fox Chase road. His younger brother, Mr. George Robertson, gardener for Mr. Clement Newbold, was married to Miss Jennie Kissick, of Reading. The Rev. J.M. Stephens, pastor of the Presbyterian church, was the officiating clergyman.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 1, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Robeson-Thomas
On the 24th instant, by Rev. T.J. Shepherd, Mr. Samuel L. Robeson, Jr., to Miss Louisa E. Thomas, both of Lower Merion, Montgomery county.
[Source: Philadelphia Press, June 26, 1858, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Robinson-Kehrweider
Mr. John Robinson, shipping clerk at the chemical works, and Miss Emma Kehrweider, of Germantown, were married Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, at the Unitarian society, corner Cheltenham avenue and Green street. They are spending their honeymoon at Washington and Old Point Comfort. On their return they will reside in Germantown.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 21, 1901, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rosenberger-Pennick
The Lower Providence Presbyterian church was the scene of a brilliant wedding Wednesday afternoon, June 23, when John Fetterolf Rosenberger, of Lansdale, and Miss Linda Pennick, daughter of Joseph A. Pennick, of Hoovertown, were united in wedlock by Rev. Claude R. Broadhead, pastor of the church. 250 invitations had been issued and the church was well filled with the families and friends of the contracting parties. The groom's best man was Davis Longaker, of Lansdale. The bridesmaids were Miss Irene Bechtel, Miss Frances Watson, Miss Lizzie Weston and Miss Ella Shriver. After a reception at the residence of the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs. Rosenberger embarked on an extended tour.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 1, 1897, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Ross-Scheetz
Blue Bell. Miss Anna Scheetz, of this place, and Mr. John Ross, of Philadelphia, were quietly married in the presence of a few friends in Boehm's church by Rev. D.U. Wolff on Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock. After an absence of two weeks they will live with the family of Mr. Owen Raudenbush.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 7, 1900, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rotenberger-Weidner
In Pottstown, January 27th, by Rev. L D Leberman, Mr. Philip Rotenberger to Miss Caroline Weidner, both of Pottstown.
[Source: Montgomery Ledger, February 3, 1880. Submitted by Diana.]
Rotzell-Hass
The home of Mrs. Catharine Ford, No. 223 South Main street, North Wales, was the scene on Wednesday evening of a pretty wedding, distinguished for excellent management of details and simple elegance, the contracting parties being her daughter, Miss Flora Hass, and Mr. Ed. P. Rotzell, of Flourtown. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J.D. Detrich in the parlor, which was handsomely decorated with greens and cut flowers. At 7.30 o'clock the bride and groom entered the room to the strains of Lohengrin wedding march, played by Miss Blanche Hargrave. The bride wore a gown of white silk poplin, made en-train and carried a bouquet of white roses. After a reception, during which congratulations were warm and hearty, the guests were ushered into the diningroom, where a splendid supper was served. Many handsome and costly gifts were received and admired. Mr. and Mrs. Rotzell left on the 10.20 p.m. train, amid showers of rice for a two weeks' trip to Boston. Those present were: Rev. J.D. Detrich, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Ford, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nuss, Misses Mamie, Ella and Martha Haas, Lillie Ford, Alice Nuss, Blanche Hargrave, Anna Zendt and Mr. Harry Haas, of North Wales; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rotzel, Mrs. Jennie McCool, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Rotzell, Mr. and Mrs. Reed Savon, Misses Bertha Rotzell, Emma Yeakle, of Flourtown; Mrs. Kate Potter, Miss Margaret Trucksess, Messers. James Potter, Alton Porter, E. Johnson Bonter, Ralph A. Sauer, of Norristown; Mr. and Mrs. William Brand, of Centre Point; Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Rotzell and Master LeRoy Rotzell, of Ambler; Mrs. Mary Wagner, Mr. and Mrs. Brant Christian, Mr. and Mrs. George Frederick, Misses Anna Saybold, Jeanette Christian, Messrs, Frank Derr and Harvey S. Stover, of Lansdale; Mr. and Mrs. John Bergey, of Philadelphia; Mr. Lewis Bean and Miss Martha Dyson, Manayunk, and Mr. Charles Potter, of Easton.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 26, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Royer-Brown
In the Lutheran Church of the Transfiguration, Jan. 29th, by Rev. Chas. Koerner, Mr. Wm. H Royer to Miss Ellen Brown, both of Pottstown.
[Source: Montgomery Ledger, February 3, 1880. Submitted by Diana.]
Ruckman-Fell
One of the prettiest home weddings of the season was solemnized Thursday evening at the residence of Supreme Court justice D. Newlin Fell, 1534 North Broad street, Philadelphia, when Miss Anna Tergo Fell, daughter of Justice and Mrs. Fell was married to John Horner Ruckman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ruckman, of Solebury, Bucks county.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 3, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Rush-Cummings
A very delightful wedding took place at Willow Grove Thursday night, Aug. 17. The contracting parties were Mr. Norman Rush, of Willow Grove, and Miss Margaret Cummings, of Philadelphia. The officiating minister was Rev. Wm. J. Mills, D.D., assisted by Rev. John Ellery. The groom has built and furnished a beautiful new home, where the ceremony was performed and the guests assembled, and refreshments were served, and where at a late hour the happy couple were left alone to begin married life. May peace and prosperity attend them.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 24, 1899, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]