100 years ago
april 13, 1905
Fred Ehrlich and Miss Sara Propp were united in happy wedlock last Tuesday evening April 6th, at the home of the bride's parents in Gale Township. Fred has grown to manhood in the community, he is an excellent young man in every respect and well deserving of his beautiful bride. Miss Sara is a lovely blond grown to womanhood in Gale, she is a daughter of Jacob Propp, one of Gale's most prominent farmers. A few of their most intimate friends and relatives gathered to witness the ceremony. A bountiful supper was partaken of and many valuable presents were received. Mr. and Mrs. Ehrlich will live on Neil Nelson's farm which Fred has rented for the coming year. The young couple were surprised Friday evening when quite a number of their young friends gathered and began to charivari them. The crowd was soon invited in and were royally entertained. They departed at a late hour wishing Mr. and Mrs. Ehrlich many years of happiness and prosperity.
There were two runaways on Main Street last Saturday — Bryan and Richardson's delivery horse and the Badger Lumber Co's dray team. Fortunately no damage was done in either case.
We are glad to note that the New Elgin Hotel is prospering under the management of J.S. Langhorne. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of last week every room in the house was occupied. Mine host Langhorne stands well with the traveling men, and they always try to make it convenient to remain over night in town when it is possible. And we would suggest to home people that it is to the interest of the town to patronize the hotel whenever it is possible. There are but very few towns in the state the size of Marion that can boast of as fine a hotel as the Elgin.
A fine cement walk has just been completed along the west side of the Free Methodist church.
The Auditorium Committee is soliciting donations for the benefit of the furnishing fund of the building. All articles donated will be sold at public sale in the near future. Up to date the following donations have been made: Orlando Jolliffe, thoroughbred white face heifer valued at $50. Joe Thomas, chair worth $22.50. Rosse Case, $19 premium fire insurance policy. Leggett & Platt of Carthage, Mo., bed springs worth $4. Marion Record, 1000 letterheads and 1000 envelopes, printed.
The seventh and eighth grades at the hill building will give their Temperance program at two o'clock Friday April 14th. Patrons cordially invited to be present.
The attention of the young ladies in our local telephone exchange is called to the recent announcement of the approaching marriage of a New York telephone operator to a twenty-million dollar man. The young lady was given a betrothal present of $100.00 with which to purchase her trousseau. Just be patient girls, and your millionaire may come.
Lem Perry is suffering from a fractured breastbone, the result of a fall from a ladder at his home Monday. Dr. Rogers is attending him.
Sam Kleinhammer, of Grant Township, was in town Wednesday, exhibiting a branding iron, which he has patented. The handle is removable, allowing the brand or letter to be heated without getting the handle hot. It is a very simple device and easily operated.
Two weeks from next Sunday, ladies, you can wear that new Easter bonnet.
