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aTHURSDAY. MAY 15. 1884.VICINITY CL A TTER.LAOON.The spirit of improvement still continues in the city; old (pnces are being replaced by new ones, bouses are being reroofed. repainted and repapered.The Laeon Post G. A. R. have engaged the Peru City band tor decoration day.A feeling of sadness passed over our city last Sabbath evening when it was knownthatJ.A, Whitaker had departed tljlslife. He had been in poor health for several years.; about two weeks ago lie was taken down with dropsy, and died Sunday. May 11, The funeral took place from tbe Baptist church Tuesday at 10 80 a. ra . Rev Hewitt of Peoria conducting the services. Tbe Masons bad charge of the remains.Last Sunday afternoon a temperance gospel song service was held at the W. C. T. U. hall. About 160 wo.re present, and ail seemed to be interested in the, exercises, The ladies will make It a permanent service meetlug ea3h Sabbath at 4p. m, *Some live or six of our Sunday school •workers have “gone to Springfield this week to attend the state S.S convention. They left via Sparland and Peoria Tuesday morning, on the early train.Thursday morning of last week, at the residence of parents, Miss Minnie. Walker, the Laeon agent of tbe 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 friends *but as they had fairly oaught their breath, all united in extending hearty congratulations and well wishes for thefuturo of the couple. They embarked for a 10 day's visit at liawndale with the groom's relations.On Tuesday evening. May 13th, at theresidence of Dr L. 0. Thompson. J. L. Stratton of Kalamazoo, Mich., and Miss Oallsta Thompson of this city were united in marriage, Rev Hewitt of Peoria (an uncle of the bride) performing the rite. About 75 of the intimate friends of the family witnessed the event. The bride is a talented, refined and accomplished lady. The groom we have not the fortune to be acquainted with, but believe him to bedeserving of tbe prize he has won. Mr Stratton is extensively engaged In the lumber trade 1q Kalamazoo, Mich,, where tbe newly wedded pair will make their future homo.Mrs O. B Read of Champaign, is visiting her numerous friends here. She Isthe guest of Miss Jessie Grieves.There has been a verv great demand for vaeautr houses in this city during fho spring.T?. 1? DaTPrtroaf. wpfit.nrn n.o'onfc
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Henry Republican
Henry, Illinois, US
Thu, May 15, 1884
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