Cudgegong Valley History Project

Wedding Bells. The marriage of James Henry Marks, eldest son of the late Mr. T. H. Marks, of Mudgee, to Gertrude Marion (Birdie), eldest daughter of George Cruickshank, Gunningrah, Bombala, was solemnised at the residence of the bride's parents on January 29, by Rev. Canon McDonnell, of Goulburn. The ceremony was performed in the drawing room, which was prettily decorated. The bride wore a dress of white chiffon glace, trimmed with point lace applique. She also wore wreath and veil. The bridesmaids were Miss Madge Cruickshank, sister of the bride, and Miss Celie Marks, sister of the bridegroom. The former, who was chief bridesmaid, was dressed in heliotrope silk, with hat of the same color, trimmed with lilac sprays and ribbon. The second bridesmaid's dress was soft white silk and she also wore a hat of white crinoline straw, trimmed with white lilac sprays and ribbon. They both wore woven gold strap bangles, gifts of the bridegroom. Mr. J. C. Marks, bRother of the bridegroom, was best man. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a travelling case. After the ceremony the wedding party adjourned to the dining room, where the usual toasts were honored. Mr. and Mrs. Marks left Gunningrah at 9 o'clock for Melbourne. Their future home will be Leonora, West Australia. The bride's travelling dress was a navy coat and navy crinoline hat, with white ostrich feathers; also navy chiffon glace travelling coat. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 13 February 1908, pa. 19. Wedding Marks and Cruickshank

Death of Mr. J. H. Marks. PROMINENT CITIZEN PASSES. Mr. J. H. Marks, manager of the storekeeping firm of T. H. Marks and Co., died rather suddenly this morning. Mr. Marks has been one of our leading townsmen, and his demise at the age of 49 years will be sincerely regretted by a wide circle of acquaintances, who knew his worth as a man, and esteemed him for his straight-going qualities. Mr. Marks found it necessary to go to Sydney a few months ago to consult specialists in regard to his health. Little hope was held out for his recovery, for it was found that he had been attacked by a dread malady. An operation was performed, but this proved ineffective. A second and yet a third operation also failed to achieve the desired results, and about a fort-night ago Mr. Marks returned to Mudgee to calmly await the end. This came with greater suddenness than was anticipated. He was the son of Mrs. T. H. Marks, and was born near Glen Innes. He received his early education in Mudgee Public School, and to the last took a great interest in the educational well being of the rising generation there. From the Mudgee school he went to Newington College, and afterwards graduated as a solicitor, being articled in the office of Laurence and Rich, Sydney. He practiced in Western Australia for a time, but returned about three years ago to manage the business of T. H. Marks and Co., when his ber, Mr. J. C. Marks, who was in charge, became ill. As stated at the outset, Mr. Marks was a man of excellent character and a good townsman, and his death will be a loss to the district. The Agricultural Association had in him a hard-working treasurer, while the Parents and Citizens' Association and other public bodies, will also lose a useful member. He was a tower of strength to the committee in the centenary movement, and at all times joined in whatever meant the welfare of the town or district or made for the public good. He leaves a wife and two children - a boy of fifteen and a girl of ten. There are six bers and two sisters. These are Messrs. J. C., T. M., S. T., W. G., R. T., F. H. and H. A. Marks, Miss Mary Marks and Mrs. Small. The funeral will depart tomorrow at 10.30 for the Mudgee Cemetery. Mr. J. C. Swords will conduct the funeral. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 22 February 1923, p. 13. Obituary James Marks

Tribute to the Late J. H. Marks At the funeral service in the Church of England last Friday in connection with the death of Mr. J. H. Marks, the Rev. John Parr referred to Mr. Marks as a broad-minded man, who took a great interest in everything for the welfare of the town. He was a keen churchman, and was at one time churchwarden and treasurer. He was one of Mudgee's representatives on synod, and was always listened to with marked respect and attention. He was also a kind husband, a good father, and a loving son. Their hearts went out in sympathy to Mrs. Marks, snr., who had recently to face the burden of so many troubles. But it was God's wish, and His way, always best. Mr. Parr concluded by offering his heartfelt sympathy to the family in their grievous loss. The hymn, "Now the Laborer's Task is O'er," was sung, and the "Dead March in Saul," was played on the organ by Mr. F. W. Harmer. Features of the funeral were the large number of wreaths from sympathetic friends, and the large and representative character of the procession, testifying to the wide esteem of the deceased townsman. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 1 March 1923, p. 13. Obituary James Marks

FUNERAL NOTICE THE friends of Mrs. J. H. Marks and family, also Mrs. T. H. Marks and family, of Hillside, are respectfully notified that the funeral of the late James Henry Marks, will move from "Yarrawonga," Church-street, tomorrow (Friday) morning, at 10.30 o'clock, for St. John's Church of England, thence to the Mudgee Cemetery. J. C. SWORDS, Funeral Director. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 22 February 1923, p. 8. Funeral James Henry Marks