On this day 115 years ago, my great grandparents George Schenk and Mary Gertrude Rumping were married in Helena, Montana. I feel so fortunate that our family has a few items to commemorate the event. It must have been a special day indeed!
I like to imagine that if there was a reception that day, the wedding couple would have danced to this lovely little waltz, which George once referenced in a letter to Mary ~
Only One Girl In The World For Me
Left to right in the photo below:
Maud Rumping, George Schenk, Charles Schenk, Mary Rumping
Photo back reads as follows:
“Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Schenk’s wedding presents
1900 Marysville, Montana
On my mother’s porch”
Back of photo reads as follows:
“Mr. & Mrs. Geo. Schenk’s Wedding Cake”
And finally, their Marriage Certificate.
