100 years ago
Bown — Wood
Miss Gertrude Bown, daughter of Mr. Tom Bown and Mr. John C. Wood, of Emporia, were united in marriage Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. The ceremony was performed at Mr. E.R. Trenner's residence, where Mr. and Mrs. Wood will have rooms, by Rev. Rudolph Caughey, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Only immediate relatives were present — Mr. Tom Bown and Miss Alta Bown, father and sister of the bride, Miss Anna Bown, and a brother and sister of the groom from Emporia.
Only words of praise can be spoken of these excellent young people. The bride is one of the most prominent and popular young ladies of the town. She has grown to womanhood here, and her friends are a legion. Mr. Wood is well known to many of our people — he is a fine fellow, genial, capable and successful. He is a traveling salesman, representing the Poehler Merc. Co of Emporia Mr. and Mrs. Wood will make their home here — which is subject for congratulations to the town. The RECORD extends most cordial good wishes.
Ehrlich — Melchert
Miss Jane Ehrlich, daughter of Mrs. Anna Ehrlich, and Mr. Henry Melchert, of Geneseo, Kansas, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Melchert, were married Tuesday evening at the German Baptist church by Rev. John Sievers.
Miss Cassie Ehrlich, sister of the bride, acted as bride's maid and Mr. Joe Melchert, brother of the groom, acted as best man. After the ceremony at the church a reception was given to friends and relatives at the bride's home. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Melchert will go next Monday to their new home near Geneseo, Kansas, where Mr. Melchert is engaged in farming. The RECORD extends congratulations and best wishes.
Day Before Easter
Loveless & Sons' bought last Saturday 1500 dozen eggs, at thirteen cents a dozen. $195 cash for eggs in one day. Goin' some, isn't it?
Special Car
The Rock Island will have a special car here on Friday, April 26th. The car will carry a varied display of grains, fruits and farm products. Valuable bulletins on grains, grasses, fruits, etc. will be distributed free. The car will be in charge of F.S. White, Agricultural and Horticultural Commissioner for the Rock Island and he will probably deliver free lectures here at hour and place to be announced later.
Diploma Examination
Thirty-three young people took the Diploma examination here Friday and Saturday of last week. The examination was for the purpose of determining eligibility to High school without entrance examination. It covered the common branches. The examination here was conducted by Supt. Fleet, Miss Mabel Moulton and Dolphus Harrison.
Only ten were successful, as follows:
Edwin Hayen, Rena Conyers, Ross Taylor, Wm. Knode, Glenn Kline, Maria Olsen, Bertha Ray, Tina Dahl, Alice Liebert and Thomas Scott.
Three person took the examination at Florence. The only successful one was Neal Ireland.
The examination was held at several other places in the county, but report from them has not yet been received.
Council Meeting
City Council met last Monday evening.
Only one bid was received — that of Carl Gilchrist — for doing cement work in building crossings, etc. It was rejected as being too high, and the city clerk directed to make a second call for bids.
Petition of the Fire Department to use west room of old city building near stone-arch bridge for meeting purposes was granted.
The rock crusher matter was brought up. There has been considerable discussion over the action of the council in deciding to buy the crusher. The city attorney, T.O. Kelly, was called upon for an opinion as to the power of the council to make the investment. He held that the city has power to purchase the crusher and pay for it in installments as contemplated.
Mayor R.L. King refused to sign the contract for the purchase of the crusher. Consequently his successor will be up against the proposition.
The vote on the purchase of the crusher was as follows:
Ayes: Rogers, Freeland, Lewis, Shanklin, Shahan.
Nays: Hodge, Hoch and Clyde Loveless.
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After the wedding ceremony of Miss Gertrude Bown and Mrs. John Wood yesterday evening, a number of the bride's friends serenaded them and presented them with a number of beautiful pieces of china.
Your gasoline can must be painted red. The law says so, and its a good law. Don't roar if the grocer sends the can back without filling it because it isn't a red can. The law hasn't gone into effect yet but will very soon.
Let the ladies of the town not forget the Easter Hunting Party on North Third street, Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
