----Source: NEILLSVILLE PRESS (Neillsville, Clark County, Wis.) 12/18/1924

Mertes, Laura (13 DEC 1924)

On Saturday evening E. A. Hardies and Miss Laura Mertes were united in marriage by Rev. Brandt at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Brandt. The young couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Brandt.

The bride has spent practically all her life in this city (Neillsville, Clark County, Wis.), being the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mertes, who moved to Danbury a number of years ago. Mrs. Hardies is an employee of the Big Store, having been in the grocery department for over eight years. She is a most efficient and capable young lady and one of many fine qualities which have endeared her to the hearts of all who know her. The groom is a son of Mrs. R. Hardies of Glenwood City and has held a position as cashier at the depot for nearly five years. He is a fine young man of excellent qualities. Mr. and Mrs. Hardies have taken rooms in the Rude home on Grand Av. And the best wishes of their friends is extended to them.