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Lawrence's offer and appropriated $ 800 to the library. The building was completed and dedicated January 17, 1911. It was given in memory of Lockie Partch Lawrence, first wife of William Lawrence, and of his second wife, Minnie Peet Lawrence, both of whom had been faithful workers in the library association. At the dedication of the library, attended by over 600 people, Lawrence said, "I am aware that this new library, which we are here to dedicate this night, is not an elaborate affair, but is substantial, plain, modest, like the characters of the lives of those whose memory this new home for the library is to commemorate." As she accepted the library on behalf of the town and the library board of trustees president Mrs. W.W. Rider said, in thanking Lawrence, "Our books will be safe and carefully preserved and accessible to all. How noble is the gift. How inspiring at the present time and for the ages that shall mark it hereafter. May this memorial library ever be precious."
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