MARRIAGES.REED- SMITH ---At the home ofi Mr and Mrs. E. E. Sargent, 807 Front street, Fori Madison, Iowa,Tuesday, September 21, 1909, at 7:30 o'clock p. in., Mr. Merlck Heed of Montrose, Iowa, and Mrs. Catherine Smith of this city, Jus-| tire J. A. Nunn officiating.The wedding was witnessed by a few Invited guests, after which light refreshments wore served. The groom is a retired farmer and re-♦ported citizen of Montrose. TheSbride is a well-known and highly re-jspeetfd resident of Fort Madison Mr. Heed, who is 7 1 years old. goes on the theory that man should not be alone, and he is doubtless right. His wife is i»H, and evidently believes in the same doctrine. At any rate it is their own business and both are oldenough to know. The Democrat extends its congratulations and wishesthem unlimited happiness. They re*jiuained over night at the home of Mr. Jand Mrs. E. K. Sargent, leaving at noon Wednesday for their home in Montrose.