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A special Council meeting held last Friday evening for the purpose, primarily, of canvassing the vote on the water-works question, the electric light proposition presented by Mr. Loudon, of Chicago, came up for action and was rejected. The rejection was on the grounds that the rate which he offered on arc and incandescent street lights for the city was too high, for a mid-night moonlight schedule. Better rates have been offered by other parties.

Social and Club Notes

Coffee — Vaughn

Saturday afternoon at the M.E. parsonage occurred the wedding of Miss Gertrude S. Coffee, of Florence, and Mr. Thomas C. Vaughn, of Ft. Worth, Texas. Rev. H.C. Wharton performed the ceremony

A Slumber Party

Saturday evening, Misses Florence and Marguerite Saggau entertained at supper and a slumber party, in honor of Miss Vinnie Wible. Those present were Misses Vinnie Wible, Ola Yost, Clara and Fae Paddock.

A Party

Misses Clara and Fae Paddock entertained at a very enjoyable party Monday evening. Games were played, an informal musical program given and refreshments served. The guests were: Misses Blanche Stevenson, Ethelyn Harkler and Messrs Benj. Hirshler, Harvey Manahan, Fred Coburn and D. Lewis.

A Picnic

The girls of the Social Twenty gave a picnic Friday afternoon at Rainbow Lake in honor of Miss Mary Beltz, of Durham, who is the guest of Miss Lamoine McIntosh. Those present were: Mary Beltz, Eva Scott, Eva Bryan, Dora Powers, Lamoine McIntosh, Marie Wharton, Clara Frazier, Mary Chilson and Ruth Clark.

A Dinner

The ladies of the W.R.C. gave one of their famous dinners in the G.A.R. -W.R.C. hall last Saturday to the Grand Army boys and a few other friends. The editor had the honor of being present and of enjoying the splendid dinner and the genial company. It is good to see the old soldiers together, and the ladies of the Corps here have long had a fine custom of bringing them together often. And the dinners they serve — no use tryin' to describe.

The Thursday Club Meets

The Thursday club had a very enjoyable session at its last meeting with Mrs. D.L. Yeagley. Mrs. W.A. Reed was leader of the lesson, the subject of which was, "Curiosities of the Bible." Mrs. Morgan Mollohan read a very interesting article, and quotations were given by the members in answer to roll call. Delicious refreshments were served. Twenty-three members were present. The next meeting will be on June 27 with Mrs. A.M. Wren, about three and a half miles north of town.

A Reception

Last Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Minton, the W.C.T.U. gave a very enjoyable reception in compliment to the Institute, members of the school board and the ministers and their wives.

The following informal program was given: Instrumental music by Misses Irene and Edna Greasart and Mr. Wm. Wright, recitation by Lenore Miesse, solo by Mr. O.C. Billings and a short address by Judge J.T. Dickerson.

Refreshments were served. The favors were small bouquets tied with bows of white ribbon.

A Farewell Party

Misses Anna and Hannah Sievers gave a delightful farewell party in honor of Miss Cassie Ehrlich and Miss Emma Fromm Monday evening. Miss Ehrlich leaves soon to take a position with the Grand Mercantile Co., of McPherson, and Miss Fromm will return to her home in Dillon. Refreshments were served and games were played on the lawn. The following guests were present: Mr. and Mrs. J. Dahlinger, Mr. and Mrs. Con Ehrlich, Mrs. Karl Ehrlich, Mrs. Schmersey, Misses Lydia and Lizzie Summers, Maria Ehrlich, Anna and Marie Ehrlich, Martha and Mary Ehrlich, Cassie Ehrlich, Emma Fromm, Messrs Solomon Socolofsky, Wm. Schmersey, Ferdinand Ehrlich, Mr. and Mrs. John Sievers.

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Mr. Albert Johnson, who has been foreman of the stone construction of the Court House here left Wednesday for Osborne county, where he will do like work on the new Osborne county court house. He has done a piece of thoroughly high grade work on the Marion county court house.

The total assessment roll shows Marion county for 1907, $5,159,898. That for 1906 was $5,209,234. Marion city's part of this for 1907 is $233,460, and for 1906 was $244,175.

The circular window in the south end of the M.E. church, which Adam Weidenbener has just put in, looks fine, and the stone work which he did is splendidly executed.

Owing to the absence of the pastor there will be no preaching at the Presbyterian church next Sunday morning, or evening.

Williams' meat market was broken into Monday night and some money and several shop articles were taken. The thieves have not been located.

Marriage Licenses

Francis M. Howard, Florence

Matilda Jane Cannon, Florence

Thomas C. Vaughn, Florence

Gertrude L. Coffee, Florence

John W. Carner, Lehigh

Bertha A. Mullin, Lehigh

Chester A. Smith, Florence

Grace Griffiths, Peabody

John H. Thomason, Marion

Nellie M. Inman, Lost Springs.

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