From The Butler County Democrat (El Dorado, Kansas), 28 Dec 1900, Friday, Page 5 --
Married: At the home of the Brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hall, Mr. J. Alexander Surplus and Miss Elsie R. Hall, all of Rosalia township, Rev. J. F. Johnson of Abbyville, officiating.The bride was beautifully attired in blue Ladies cloth, trimmed with Taffeta and Applique.The groom wore the usual black.Only the immediate friends of the family were present. Those from abroad were: Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson of Danvers, Ills., Mrs. Lucy McClure, Alpha, Ok., Mr. and Mrs. Decker Pleasanton, Miss Martha Amlong, Latham.The young people are well known in Eastern Butler, and will make their home on the farm on which the groom was born. They were the recipients of many useful and costly presents. The Advocate joins in well wishes.
James Alexander Surpluss (1867-1948) and Elsie Rue (Hall) Surpluss (1883-1957) were my great-grandparents on my maternal side.
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