Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 April 1912 — Luers-Jacks Nuptials. [ARTICLE]

Luers-Jacks Nuptials.

The marriage of Mr. Arnold Luers and Miss Mary E. Jacks took place at eight o'clock at St. Augustin’es Catholic church Wednesday iri, the presence <>f a number of relatives and friends of the contracting parties, Ilev: Father Daniels officiating. Following the ceremony a luncheon was served iit 11 o clock at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs E - Jacks, southeast of town. Mr. and Mrs. Luers are well and favorably known in Rensselaer and vicinity a,nd have the best, wishes of a large circle of'friends.

Obituary of Rebecca Hemphill. The funeral of Mrs. Rebecca Hemphill was held at the Church of God at 2 p. m., Wednesday, conducted by Elder Joseph Williams of I-rankfort, and interment made in Weston cemetery at the side of her husband, who preceeded her to the grave t/hirty-seven years. Mrs. Hemphill was the daughter of Thos. H. and Martha Grant and was born D**c. 31, 1851, near Rensselaer. On March 28. 1872, she was wed to Matt Hemphill, and for three years they lived on his farm west of the city, where, leaving her with two children, Dr. F. H. and Mattie Hemphill, her husband was called to the great beyond. Following her (husband’s death Mrs. Hemphill made her home with and oared for her stepmother and father. In, 1879 she became a member of the Church °i God and continued a faithful worker until she was called to her reward at 10:30 a. Hm., Monday April 22, 1912, leaving her two children and one sister, Mrs. p. 8. Hemphill and three brothers, D. H. and J. a. Grant of this city and Dr. S. C. Grant of Mound City, Mo.