Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 35, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 February 1902 — CHURCH WORKERS ARE MARRIED. [ARTICLE]

CHURCH WORKERS ARE MARRIED.

Rev. W. Ed Meads and Miss Maggie Kenton Joined In Marriage. The marriage of Rev. Ed. Mead* and Mias Margurette Kenton was solemnized yesterday afternoon at 8 o’clock by Rev. B. F. Ferguson. Mr. Meade is pastor of the Free Baptist church of this city and during his residence here has won the confidence and respect of all. Miss Kenton is the only daughter of Jasper Kenton, of Rensselaer, and is also a minister in the same denomination. She was born and has lived all her life in and near our city and unquestionably possesses the qualifications which will make her a real help to her husband- Rev. Meads is a native of Illinois, and his old home paper, the Ava Advertiser, has the following in reference to him: “Rev. W. Ed. Meads was among old friends t* Ava last week. He is the same Jolly, good natured Ed. Everybody was glad to see him back among us. We only wish we could have him with us permanently. He is an old Ava boy and a good boy. His character is without reproach and to know him is to be his friend. We have always thought that he would make a useful man and h* has not fallen short of our expect** tlons. He is now pastor of the Free Baptist church at Rensselaer, Indian*. This is good news to his many frlend| here at the old home.” The Journal extends congratulations and joins with their many friends in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Meads a long and prosperousjourney.