Iowa Old Press

Palo Alto Reporter
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Friday, Oct 16, 1896

Hand-Conlon
    Mr. Frank Hand and Miss Mary Conlon, both of Great Oak were united in matrimony Monday morning in the Catholic church of this city. The ceremony was performed Rev. J.J. Smith. The bride was attended by Miss Lizzie Hand and the groom by Mr. James Conlon. The ceremony was witnessed by quite a large number of friend of the contracting parties.
    Mr. and Mrs. Michael Conlon, parents of the bride, made a wedding feast which was attended by a large number of friends of the young couple, an enjoyable time had by all.
    Mr. and Mrs. Hand are among the best people of Great Oak.

    Chas. McCormick and L. Steuhmer spent several days of last month in southern Minnesota hunting. They came home Wednesday with five geese as proof of their marksmanship.

  [C.J.L. Apr. 2004]