Here is some local Wyoming news in Nov. and Dec. of 1873:

Barney Hicks of Bowens Prairie married Lizzie Ralston of Clay Mills on 11/16/1873.

William A. Nims married Martha Smith, both of Wyoming, on 11/17/1873, at the residence of James A. Bronson. Rev. H. H. Green presiding.

Milton T. Blazer of Scotch Grove married Fannie A. Hart of Wyoming on 12/19/ 1873. They were married by Rev. John Rice.

J. C. Dietz opened and read the will of Arthur Hamilton.

Cora L. Nichols was laid to rest in the Wyoming Cem. She died 12/23/1873 of quick consumption. She was 21 years, 3 months, 20 days old and the wife of John C. Nichols. Her parents were Daniel E. & Angeline C. (Seaman) Brainard.

Linettie "Nettie" Palmer died 11/28/ 1873 at 18 years of age. She was born in Rhode Island and was the only child of John and Harriet Palmer. Her bridal robes were in waiting. She lies in Clay Cemetery.

November 10th, 1873, Sarah E. McClure died at the home of her son, William, in Wyoming, Iowa, at age 86 yrs. She was from Bath, Steuben Co., NY, and the widow of General George McClure. She also is buried in Wyoming cemetery.

The best news of all: No drunken men or fights seen on the street during the whole week of Thanksgiving day & evening. Not any whiskey sold here for any purpose whatever, neither drug stores or saloons. This speaks well of city government.

Submitted by Joanne Wilken, Jones County Gen. Soc. Treasurer.