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jfettm §epiiblicmt.THURSDAY. MAY 15. 1884.0m i i mtMmmKmmwrnamrnwrnmmmmm—mmmmmmmmmmmVICINITY CLATTER.LAOOIT.The spirit of Improvement still continues in the city; old fences are being replaced by new ones, bouses are being reroofed. repainted and reoapered.The Lficon Poet G. A. R. have engaged the Peru City band for decoration day.A feeling of sadness pussed over our city last Sabbath evening when it war* known that J. A. Whitaker had departed ttys life. He had been in poor health for several year*?,; about two weeks ago ho was taken down with dropsy, and died Sunday. May 11, The funeral took place from tbe Baptist church Tuesday at 10 80 a. m . Rev Hewitt or Peoria conducting the services. Tbe Masons had charge of the remains.Last Sunday afternoon a temperance gospel song service was hold at the W. C. T. U. hall. About 160 wo.re present, and all seemed to be Interested in the, exercises, The iadlee will make It a permanent service meetlug ea3h Sabbath at 4 p. m. ’Some five or six ot our Sunday school workers have “gone to Springfield this week to attend the state S.S convention. They left via SparUnd and Peoria Tuesday morning, on the early train.Thursday morning of last week, at the residence of parents. Miss Minnie. Walker, the Laoon agent of the O. A. R. R. were married. Rev Smith officiating. The wedding was a quiet affair, though not wholly unexpected, yet being so suddenly consummated. It was a surprise to many of their frlenda,*but as they had fairly caught their breath, all united in extending hearty congratulations and well wishes for thefuturo of the couple.They ombarked for a 10 day's visit at Xiawndnle with the groom’s relations.On Tuesday evening. May 13th, at the residence of Dr L. G. Thompson, J. L. Stratton of Kalamazoo, Mich., and Miss Oalleta Thompson of this city were united in marriage. Rev Hewitt of Peoria (an unole of the bride) performing the rite. About 75 of the intimate friends of the family witnessed the event. The bride la a talented, refined and accomplished lady. The groom we have not the fortune to be acquainted wltn, but believe him to be deserving of the prize he has won. Mr Stratton Is extensively engaged in the lumber trade In Kalamazoo. Mich,, where the newly wedded pair will make their future home. I* rv r l . 0 / a _ I _ I a 1
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Henry Republican
Henry, Illinois, US
Thu, May 15, 1884
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