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Belleville wedding marks finest ceremony to date
Ward Ahrens Nupiiala Belleville saw the largest and most elaborate wedding in city history as Miss Ahrens and Mr. Ward wed at the Methodist Episcopal church. A reception followed at the Atreos home with distinguished guests, flowers, and gifts, then the couple departed for Kansas City to begin their new life. The article details the bridal party, attire, arch decorations, and the ceremony’s precise sequence.
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Belleville
Ledleville
Annle Wade Henson
Holter
Lucile Ahrens
Nelson Ward
Will Billingsley
Beary Ahrens
Simon Collins
Mary Ward
Maltie Moore
Palmyra
Messrs
Walter Ward
Porter Ahrens
Mra
Lu. J. McGrew
Lexiegiuo
Meo
Honor
Edward McGrew
Emelyn Bell
Minneapolis
Minn
Gromms
W. H. Atreos
Mrs. Abirens
Mesdames
D. D. Bramwell
Mises Hostetler
Bell
Gurnes
Spemfeld
Jenview
Deane Bram
Kansas City
Kansas
Belleville High School
Ed Ahrens
Wemoohood
My Lord Institute
Platte Ity
Keene