Edwin A. Niess/Carrie V. Carvell
John B. Keefer/Mary E. Auxer
Louis J. Houseal/Katie A. Niess
Written in the border are: 1890 Sept 19thMarriages of Well Known Young People The Fourth Street Church of God was filled yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock to witness the nuptuals of Mrs. Edwin A. Niess, now employed as clerk in the War Department, Washington, D.C., and Miss Carrie V. Carvell, daughter of Rev. J.M. Carvell, who officiated. The bride was attired in a blue dress. After the ceremony was performed, the newly married couple were warmly congratulated and then left at 2 o'clock for Washington where they will go to housekeeping on I street. The bride was the recipient of many useful presents.
in This City.Neiss-Carvell.
From Dauphin County Historical Society, Ingram's Obituaries and Marriages, V. 30, p. 70
Marriage of an Estimable Young Couple
Last Evening.
The many friends of Miss Mary E. Auxer, the organist of the Second Reformed church, will be pleased to learn of her marriage last evening to Mr. John B. Keefer, a prominent young dentist of Altoona. This happy event took place at the residence of the bride's mother, No. 407 Boas street, the ceremony being performed by Rev. H.D. Lehman, of Middletown, a cousin of the bride. Mr. Edwin A. Niess was the best man and Miss Sadie R. Lehman, the bridesmaid. The Mendelssohn wedding march was played by Miss Katie A. Niess. Only the immediate relatives and friends of the bride and groom were present.Written in the border are: Feb. 1889
Mr. and Mrs. Keefer left on an early train this morning for Altoona, where they will make their future home, taking with them the good wishes of their host of friends.
From Dauphin County Historical Society, Ingram's Obituaries and Marriages, V. 30, p. 40
Three Marriages Consumated Within the
Last Forty-Eight Hours.
Rev. H.D. Lehman, pastor of the U.B. church at Royalton, united in marriage yesterday, at 12 o'clock, Mr. Louis J. Houseal and Miss Katie Niess. The ceremony took place at the residence of the brides parents No. 117 Dock street. A large number of guests were present to witness the interesting even. Don Cameron Houseal brother of the groom officiated as groomsman and Miss Sadie Lehman of North Vineland, N.J., as bridesmaid. The bried was arrayed in cream albatross with a boquet of bride's roses. Miss Viola Demning preformed Mendlessohn wedding march. The bride has (sic) the recipient of many beautiful presents. After the wedding dinner the happy paid left for Philadelphia on a wedding tour.Written in the border are: Aug. 11th 1892
From Dauphin County Historical Society, Ingram's Obituaries and Marriages, V. 30, p. 40
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