Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 196, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 August 1915 — Mr. and Mrs. O. K. Ritchey Celebrate 50th Anniversary. [ARTICLE]

Mr. and Mrs. O. K. Ritchey Celebrate 50th Anniversary.

One of the most enjoyable events in the history of the Ritchey family occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. K. Ritchie, southwest of this city, Tuesday, Aug. 17, the occasion being the celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary. IMr. and Mrs. Ritchey are the parents of twelve children, eight of who survive. There are fourteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Of the eight surviving, only three were present, namely, L. M., Ora and Wilbur Ritchey, all of this vicinity. Those unable to attend were: Mrs. Ed Kays, of Hinsdale, Montana; Mrs. Jap Fleming, of Jordan township; Mrs. A. C. Farmer, of San Diego, Cal.; Chase Ritchey and Mrs. Mark Sayler, of Mitchell, S. D. The guests were, Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Ritchey, Mr. and Mrs. Osa Ritchey and two daughters, Misses Leona and Marie, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Ritchey, Mrs. Della Ritchey and son, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hoover, W. H. Ritchey, Mrs. Laura R. Michael, Mrs. Mary E. Welsh and daughter, the three former being a brother and two sisters of Mr. Ritchey; Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Iliff, who are cousins, and Mr. and Mrs. G. K. Michael and son, Marion. At the dinner hour the guests were invited to the dining room, where all did ample justice to a most bounteous repast Mr. and Mrs. Ritchey were presented with several costly and useful presents, tokens of love and appreciation, which was the crowning feature of the event.

It is rather an unusual thing for a couple to celebrate their golden wedding, and all congratulated Mr. and Mrs. Ritchey that nature had bestowed this honor upon them. No one will soon forget the enjoyable day spent with Mr. and Mrs. Ritchey, a place where you are always welcome, and the dinners are the best. Near the hour of 5 all departed for their various homes, leaving this aged couple in apparently the best of health. All wish them years of happiness in future.—A Guest.