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This week has been one of hustle and bustle at the court-house. Getting ready to move the offices into the new building, commissioners' board meetings and the many other things before the opening of the fall term of court which convenes Monday, October 7. The Register of Deeds and Probate Judge are in the new building but no more will change until the building has been formally accepted by the Commission board. A large force of men and teams are filling in the court yard and in a few days great will be the transformation.
On Monday afternoon, Mesdames Josiah Good, S. Burkholder, W.F. Hoch, J.H. Hoch, and L.C. McShane drove to Rainbow Lake where they spent several hours very pleasantly, had lunch, and returned home early in the evening.
Mrs. J.N. Rogers, assisted by Mrs. M.L. Mowrey entertained at a Japanese dinner Wednesday evening, for the Misses Shearer of Abilene. A number of guests were present and were delightfully entertained.
FORNEY-RIGGS
At 10 o'clock this morning, Sept. 26th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Forney, was solemnized the marriage of their daughter Alice, to Mr. Geo. A. Riggs. Rev. H.M. Gillmore of the Christian church performed the ceremony. Only a few intimate friends, besides relatives, were present at this pretty home wedding. Both bride and groom have a host of friends whose sincere wishes for a happy wedded life go with them to their new home. They will spend a short time at Atchison, Kans., and will be at home at their place near Clements, after Oct. 15. The Record joins in hearty congratulations. Among the out-of-town guests were Mrs. Messler, Fall City, Neb.; Mrs. Royer, Merril, Kans., Mr. and Mrs. F.H. Connor, Horton; Miss Maud Baker, McPherson; Miss Jessie Cochron, Florence.
Ira L. Spriggs at Hannibal, Mo.
A few days ago we received a letter from Ira L. Spriggs, who grew up in Marion as a boy, and until a little more than six years ago was one of our regular number. He took a trip east, saw a good deal of the eastern half of the states and finally settled in Hannibal, Mo., living at 114 Reswoia St.
Ira says Hannibal is one of the busiest towns in the country and growing rapidly. He has been employed in a shoe factory there for three years at good wages, and is living a happy, contented life. He is married and their home has been blessed with two little girls, one two years old, the other two weeks.
Oscar Wren, another Marion boy, has a good position as foreman in the shoe factory, the finishing department, making good money and a good show for advancement.
Of course everybody is interested in the home boys and are glad to hear they have succeeded in making a place for themselves in the busy world.
Here's wishing both of them continued success and happiness.
Marriage Licenses
John Frick — Durham
Naomi Niemeier — Hope
Thomas F. Curry, Tampa
Mary A. Belton — Tampa
Bernard P. Pauls — Lehigh
Adlegunda Groening — Lehigh
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O.C. Billings, who owns the post office building, is putting in a lighting plant and furnace, and the fixtures will be moved toward the south of the building, Judge Billings having vacated the corner room. These improvements will make the room more comfortable and convenient both for those in the office and store, and the public.
On Monday evening, Miss Alice Forney entertained very pleasantly but informally, the Headlight and Record forces, and a royal good time was had. And the refreshments were delicious. Plans were formulated to visit at their new home in the near future and get a sample of pumpkin pie, the new brand of "pie" she will be making.
The boys over at Pilsen announce a dance for Monday evening, September 30, in the old Pilsen hall. All are welcome and good music promised.
Mr. L. Daley, president of the Peoples Store, of Burns, Kans., contemplates taking a pleasure trip of four to six weeks through the state stopping at all the county seats and other places of interest. Mr. Daley will combine business with pleasure on this trip as he is desirous of purchasing some good farm land if he finds that which suits him and prices are right.
