Joseph MARX

   Another name for Joseph was Joe.

  General Notes:

WHEN WEDDING BELLS RANG FOR THE MARX COUPLE IN 1894

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Marx of 1323 E. Cook Street, will celebrate their golden anniversary next Sunday. Their attendants were, Joseph Ambs and Miss Katie Marx, sister of the groom on the day of the wedding, January 31, 1894. Mr. Marx was then with the H. W. Rokker Printing Company, and his bride was Miss Elizabeth Meicho, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Meicho of 1126 E. Reservoir Street. The rites were solemnized at 8:30 that morning in old Sacred Heart Church on South Twelfth Street. Rev. Father Krekenberg officiating. According to the newspaper account , a nuptial mass was sung by a quartet composed of George and Charles Groesch and Jacob and Adam Layendecker. The bride was prettily attired in a costume of brilliantine mohair, trimmed in lace and ribbons, and wore a wreath and veil and carried an ivory prayer book. The bridesmaid wore a cream -colored dress trimmed with ribbon. A large audience was in attendance. Following the ceremony, they're driven to the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Marx, where an elegant wedding breakfast was served. They will go to housekeeping immediately at 913 South 13th Street. Although they will not have their wedding attendants with them, as the latter have long since passed on, Mr. and Mrs. Marx are looking forward eagerly to next Sunday's 50th celebration as a real milestone in their long and happy wedding life. Their many friends will wish them much joy in the occasion.

  Noted events in his life were:

• Marriage License, 31 Jan 1894, Springfield,IL.

Joseph married Marie Elizabeth MEICHO, daughter of Ferdinand Julius MEICHO and Marie Albertine LUECK, on 31 Jan 1894 in Springfield,IL. (Marie Elizabeth MEICHO was born on 28 Aug 1872 and died on 8 Mar 1945 ¹⁹.)