Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 101, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 September 1909 — Mrs. Ida Chilcote O’Meara Now Mrs. George Lyman Sperry. [ARTICLE]

Mrs. Ida Chilcote O’Meara Now Mrs. George Lyman Sperry.

Mr. and Mrs, G. L. Sperry, of Allentown, 111., visitors in Rensselaer Tuesday, having driven over from Mt. Ayr in J. R. Sigler’s automobile. She was formerly Miss Ida Chilcote-pnd was the youngest daughter of John Chilcote, and graduated from the Rensselaer schools in 1?93. Later she was married to Frank O’Meara from whom she was divorced. The Peoria, 111., Star, of August 25th gives the following account of her marriage to Mr. Lyman: “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, perforated 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, after spending two weeks at East Lynn, 111., and points in Indiana, will be at home to their friends in their new home near Allentown where the best wishes of innumerable friends will follow them.” Her many friends in Rensselaer will wish her the happiness that she so richly deserves.