Note: I typed this out from a microfilm from the Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin - Marathon Times newspaper, Marathon, Marathon County, Wisconsin

The Marathon Times
Newspaper Article
March 25, 1909

MARRIED WEDNESDAY

Son and Daughter of Well Known Families in the Town of Rib Falls Enter the State of Matrimony-Ceremony is Followed by Spread at Bride's Home

Carl Artus and Alvena Wilde were married yesterday at the Methodist church in the town of Rib Falls. The ceremony took place at eleven o'clock in the forenoon and was followed by festivities during the afternoon and evening at the home of the bride's parents, Fred Wilde and wife.

Mr. Artus is the second son of Carl Artus and both he and the lady of his choice enjoy the high reward of a large circle if friends who will all join in wishing them happiness and prosperity in their married life.

Mr and Mrs Artus will make their home for the present with the parents of the former, on the Artus farm.