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Note: 1. Copied from the Mexico Intelligencer of 25 Mar 1886: "Ellis-Clanton Mr. Ira J. Ellis and Miss Nellie Clanton, of the vicinity of Molino, were married Thursday at the residence of the bride's parents. Rev. J. T. Moreman officiating. On the following day a reception was tendered the young couple by Squire Ellis, father of the groom, when a large number of friends and neighbors were present. The occasion was a most enjoyable one. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis begin life's voyage with a bright present and a still brighter future." 2. Copied from the 25 Mar 1886 issue of the Mexico Ledger: "Married on the 18th inst., at the residence of W.H. Clanton, Mr. Ira J. Ellis and Miss Nellie Clanton, Rev. Moreman, of Mexico, officiating. The day following there was an [affair] given at 'Squire John Ellis' home which surpassed anything of the kind witnessed in our vicinity lately. About 100 invited guests were present. At about 11 o'clock the guests began to arrive; the bride and groom appeared at 12 o'clock. The bride was handsomely attired in pine colored silk with orange blossoms, but no other ornaments. The groom wore conventional black. After warm congratulations the dining hall was opened, which was brilliantly illuminated and decorated; the table with its rich viands, cakes and nick-nacks, &c., were very delightful and from the many faces could be seen that, all felt welcome and enjoyed the generous hospitalities of the family, and may their path shine ever so." 3. Copied from the 26 Mar 1891 issue of the Mexico Ledger: "FIVE YEARS OF HAPPINESS. Mr. and Mrs. Ira J. Ellis Celebrate Their Wedding Anniversary. We are gratified to hear that a joyous event occurred on March 18, 1891, near Molino, at the home of this young and respected couple -- one long to be remembered and talked of by their many friends as years go by. This was nothing less than the celebration of their fifth anniver- sary. Notwithstanding the stormy weather, most of the invited guests were present, and their homestead was filled with joy and laughter and none were happier and more entertaining than the host and hostess as they gazed in the faces of their friends and saw there the beauty of friendship. One delightful feature of the occasion was the excellent music, for truly on all occasions good music hath its charms. But the feast of music and sentiment was not the only spread at that hospitable board, for soon all were partaking of the wedding supper. It is here that the pen cannot do justice, for certainly the hostess was never excelled in her skill and her knowledge of the culinary art, for it was a feast never to be forgotten. Nor was the anniversary of the happy couple neglected by their friends, for they were loaded with the expression of good will and esteem in which they are held by their neighbors. We extend congratulations, and not only wish them continued happiness and prosperity, but that they may be spared to celebrate their golden wedding that comes when they have reached the fiftieth mile-stone of wedding life. The following is a partial list of the presents: Organ, Mr. and Mrs. Clanton, parents of Mrs. Ellis. Set chairs, Messrs Heiser, Stewart, Buckhartt and Clanton. Hat rack, L.C. Barnes and wife. Set silver knives, J.W and J.D. Ellis. Wooden spoon and pair of towels, Mr. and Mrs. Dyson. Couch, Allie Clanton and sister. Work table, F.M. Price and Joe Martin. Rocker, Messrs. Browning and Mundy. Center table, H. Cade and Claud Canterbury. Placque and Frame, W. Buckhartt and wife. Picture and frame, John Mundy and wife. One dollar, Mrs. E.A. Ellis. Bone dishes, Bickley & Moore. Gate, J.D. Ellis. Set silver knives, J.J. Wilson and wife. Picture frame, W.W. Johnson and wife. Work basket, Minnie Mundy and Dula Crooks. Large easel, Joe Stewart. Cedar bucket and dipper, J.W. and M.H. Wilson. Work table, Messrs. Threlkeld, Wayne and Stelle. Willow rocker, Mr. Canterbury and wife. Center table, Dick and Cina Wren. One dollar, Mrs. W.H. Wallace." 4. Ira J. Ellis was listed in the 1880 census as a boarder with the William and Ellen Wilson family in Salt River twp. In 1900 he was a farmer and in 1910 he was a house carpenter. 5. J. Clanton Ellis was a grocery salesman in Mexico, MO in 1910. 6. Copied from the Muskogee Daily Phoenix of 23 Oct 1935: "Ira James Ellis, 75, of 721 South Eleventh street, died Tuesday afternoon after a lingering illness. He is survived by three brothers, Jeff. D. Ellis and Nolan V. Ellis, both of Muskogee, and Octave F. Ellis of Ladonia, Mo., one sister, Mrs. W.H. Wallace of Mexico, Mo., a son, J.C. Ellis of Atlanta, Ga., and one daughter, Mrs. Edna Null of Mexico, Mo. The body is at the Guipel funeral home and funeral arrangements will be announced later." 7. Copied from the Muskogee Daily Phoenix of 24 Oct 1935: "Funeral services for Ira James Ellis, 75, of 721 South Eleventh street, who died after a lingering illness, will be conducted at the Guipel chapel Thursday morning at 10 o'clock with the Rev. A.N. Hall, pastor of the First Baptist church officiating. Interment will be in Greenhill cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Alf Ellis, John White, Ceylon Lewis, Charles Beers, Montie and Donald Sampson." 8. Notes from a telephone conversation with Elizabeth (Ellis) Daniel on 28 Nov 1985: "Ira Ellis and Nellie divorced; there was a scandal in the family and it was thought that Ira's son, J. Clanton, had an affair with the house maid and she became pregnant. To save the son, Ira took the blame and he and Nellie divorced. Ira moved to Oklahoma and Nellie remained in Mexico, Missouri." SOURCES INCLUDE: 1880,1900 and 1910 Audrain county, MO census. Mexico Intelligencer 25 Mar 1886. Marriage Records of Audrain co., MO, Book 2:71. Mexico Ledger 8 Apr 1952 and 20 Feb 1973. .
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