Hammond-Brown Wedding; ! ' Merrill Reco ci: Ml.-s Maude Jlrown and Mr. Frmk Hammond were quietly n arried Tuesday afternoon, Dec m-b3r 12, at Le viars by Rev. Geo. W Pratt of the Pi jet Methodist cburcb The cerern my was witnessed by relatives and a few guest onlv.both young people are w-ll known and popular arm hr a larg* circle of acquaistances. Miss Maud Is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Hrown, of Washington townsh p. She has a kindly nature and a genial d s-position, the rich characteristics of a queenly young lady. The young man of her choice, Frank Hammond, is the son of Mr. and Mrs Nat Hammond of Merrill. Frank needs no introduction from us. He is well known for his sterling manhood and uprightness of,character, a,sple. did helpmate for1 the excellent lady he led to the marriage altar Tuesday.After, a few days’ visit arouDd, thebride and groom will move onto a farm In Washington township. ■