~Taylorville Wedding~

"At the home of the Bride's parents in Taylorville at noon today occured the marriage of Miss HICKS to Paul SMITH of Chicago. The event was one of the smallest ever given in Taylorville. The groom is a former resident of this city where he is quite popular. The bride is a leader in Taylorville society circles." --The Bulletin-Sentinel, June 27, 1896