The following January 1, 1920, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 1, column 4:
DAUM - HOLMES
Merrill F. Daum and Miss Esther Pearl Holmes were untied in marriage at the residence of the bride in Gary Wednesday, December 24th, The groom is the son of Nicholas Daum and is a nephew of Jesse and Roy Daum of Lowell. The bride is the daughter of Charles Holmes and formerly lived here with her father. We join the many friends of the couple in extending congratulations and best wishes. They will be at home after January 10th at Missouli, Montana.