Clippings from the Reading Eagle, June 3, 1894

Marriage By Proxy

POTTSVILLE. A power of attorney was issued by a notary public here, which will be sent to Spain and which gives Joseph Romero power to act for Louis Thompson, of Pottsville, at a marriage, the bride being Romero's niece. The bride will come to this country and join her husband, in Pottsville after the ceremony, Her name is Marguerita Santos. This is the first case of marriage by proxy in coal region history.

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