100 years ago

march 18, 1909

Creamer-Gilbert

A very beautiful wedding occurred in Lincolnville on the evening of March 10, 1909, the contracting parties being Miss Jennie Creamer, the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Enoch Creamer of East Creek, and Jesse Gilbert, son of Ruben Gilbert, one of Marion County’s pioneers. Jess is also a brother of Prof. J.E. Gilbert, one of the leading teachers of the county. The young couple was married at their own home in west Lincolnville. Promptly at 8 p.m., the bridal party marched into the parlor to the strains of the wedding march played by Prof. J.E. Gilbert, where a host of relatives and friends awaited them.

The party was led by two flower girls, who strewed the way with white carnation petals; they were followed by the minister, and he by Mr. Koller, the best man, and Martha Gilbert, bridesmaid, then came the bride and groom. The groom was attired in conventional black and the bride in a most beautiful gown made of white taffeta silk and carried white carnations and ferns. The few words that made them one were spoken by Rev. C.H. Taylor, after which all joined in wishing them a long, happy and prosperous life together. Then the one hundred guests were seated and a fine supper served, which was enjoyed by all. The young couple were the recipients of many beautiful and useful presents.

Sewer Work Begun

Work on the sewer for district No. 3 was begun Tuesday morning with a force of men which while some smaller than the contractors wanted, has been making a good showing. Fifty men were called for and Marion could supply on 19. It was the purpose to start on Monday morning, but the contractors would not begin with the small force and men were imported from nearby towns. Rock is nearer the surface on the hill than in most localities in this section and after going through three feet of soil, blasting is necessary and it will mean a good deal of this kind of work.

M.W.A. NOTICE

The Modern Woodmen of America has been booming in Marion. Thirty-five young men have applied for membership and will be taken in in about two weeks, at which time there will be a big banquet and a general good time, free to all members of the M.W.A. Preparations are being made to get a large room and some neighboring team to come here to give the drill work. Date of the banquet will appear in the papers next week.

We are pleased to announce the arrival of a magnificent assortment of the latest high grade spring and summer woolens. The finest workmanship, correct styles, and a perfect fit are yours by having Ed Purdy take your measure for your suit or trousers. Call and see him at the Suitatorium

F.R. Frobenius, proprietor of the Marion Granite and Marble Works, says it is not necessary for anyone to go elsewhere to select a marker for the cemetery. He is able to furnish any kind wanted, made from the best marble and any design. He has a regular force at work on west Main street and is contemplating enlarging his plant. Marion county people should not forget the home institution when making their selection in the line.

The changes being made in the Y.M.C.A. building are nearing completion. The west front window is to be replaced with one large glass, fifteen feet by eight and the plastering overhead to be replaced by pressed steel. The elevator in the center of the building is working fine. Mr. Wheeler contemplates erecting another building on the west, later.

LaSalle, the fancy skater, was at the rink Friday night, Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening. He is a little fellow, very unassuming in his claims for his ability, but they that know say he is truly a wonder on skates.

Mr. Sam Kleinhammer came home for Dallas, South Dakota, last Thursday on the early morning Rock Island and is so well pleased with Dallas and the new country opening up that he will return tonight or in the morning and Robert will accompany him and will take a job in the roundhouse for the Great Northwestern, whose terminal is a present at Dallas.

We heard a prominent business man predict the other day that Marion would have 25 automobiles before the Fourth of July.