Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 41, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 September 1909 — IDA CHILCOTE O’MEARA MARRIED. [ARTICLE]

IDA CHILCOTE O’MEARA MARRIED.

I K Mr. and Mrs. G. L- Sperry of i Alton, 111., who have been spending i a week with J. R. Sigler- of Mt. Ayr, i went to Chicago Thursday where i they will visit before returning home. Mrs. Sperry was formerly Miss Ida Chilcote O’ Meara, of Rensselaer, and the couple were only re- . cently married. : The Peoria, 111., Star of August 25 has the following account of the marriage: Yesterday at Bloomington was solemnized the marriage of George Lyman Sperry, a wealthy and prominent farmer of Allentown, and Mrs. Ida O’Meara, one of the teachers in the Pekin city schools .Rev. J. W. Street of Mackinaw performed the ceremony. Mr. Sperry is well known throughout Central Illinois and his bride Is one of the most successful teachers In the Pekin schools. She Is a lady of refinement and culture and during her several years’ residence In this city has made a host of sincere friends, who will extend congratulations. Her withdrawal from the teaching corps will leave a vacancy that will be hard to fill, as she was beloved by pupils and respected by patrons for her ability and sterling worth. Mr. and Mrs. Sperry, will be at home to their friends in their new home near Allentown where the best wishes of innumerable friends will follow them.