Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 81, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 April 1917 — Golden Wedding. [ARTICLE]

Golden Wedding.

It was a very rare occasion which was celebrated at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Walker, of Remington, on Monday evening, April 16* 1917. It was the celebration of their* fiftieth wedding anniversary- The family had been looking forward to this occasion for a long time and the .plans had been developing through the past year, and how exceedingly happy they all were to be together as a family all day Monday, just as the immediate family. Who but they could enter into the merits of the occasion and all together live over again the home life of days gone by? On April 16, 1867, Mr. Henry Harrison W alker was married to Miss Ee'en M. Reed, in the state of Illinois. Blit both had been born in Ycrk state, removing to Illinois in early childhood, though their first meeting was iri the latter state. Of the seven children born to them two died years ago, the other five being present, namely according to thenrespective ages, as follows: Jesse Walker, of Davenport, la.; Harry, now located at Grand Rapids, Mich.; Mrs. Dudley*Dingle, Winnipeg, Can., Mrs. James Bell, of Goodland, Ind., and Miss Alice, yet at home.

The real celebration occurred in the evening when the Remington Post No. 74, G. A. R., and the Ladies’ Relief Corps, and a few invited guests joined with the family to make the occasion effectively memorable. It was an informal affaiv The house decorations were of vellow golden flowers, with Old Glory waving from the bay window. The luncheon was sumptuous and (befitted the occasion, the “wedding cake” was brought by the eldest daughter, Mrs. Dingle, from Winnipeg, Can., and its “allies” of the famous U. S. type, together with the cream of special design, with a golden bell in the center was both pretty and delicious. After the refreshments Rev. Warriner, the pastor of the family, on behalf of the Relief Corps and G. A. R., in a neat but short address, presented the “bride and groom* ’with two five dollar gold pieces, one for each, and both Tor the two. In his acknowledgernent Mr. Walker announced that this made $135 in gold received during the day from relatives far and near, all of which is greatly appreciated. Miss Florence Landon gave a recitation that was well received, and Mr. Erwin, of the G. A. R. Post, followed with a war selection, which was also followed by several comic selections by Rev. Warriner; Rev. Lilley spoke briefly of the “Then and Now,” which was followed by Rev. Harry Walker, with a chapter from his early life experiences, leading up to and including his marriage day, which was greatly enjoyed, as it dwelt on the heroic, and showed that “blood does tell.” Each guest was presented with a beautiful souvenir which had been

arranged by Mrs—Dingle, and consisted of a photogravure of the bride and groom as they were fifty year.ago, and on the same card, another picture showing them as they are today. Between these two pictures appeared this beautiful verse: We’ve lived half a hundred years Together, with our joys and tears, Perhaps, but none the les»j Full fifty years of happiness. And as our journey we pursue, May fortune smile upon you too, And every moment of the way Be like our Golden Wedding Day. For more than fifty years this couple have been believers of the Christian religion, and members of the Methodist church. Over forty of these years lived in our midst in Remington, where all their children were born but two, and all grew to manhood and womanhood. The Walker family has been one of the most respected ofthe community during all these years and our citizens unite in congratulations, at this auspicious time, and this gala day, and all rejoice with them in these celebrations, and we sincerely hope that Mr. and Mrs. Walker may live long to enjoy the friendships which during these years have been, strengthening, as the years godby. — Their -_children have again returned to their homes, but will not forget this milestone, and the unusual pelasure it brough t them. And the benediction of faithful parents still sweetly rests with them, as the home ties have again proven their influence and radiance of glory foreseen and heaven begun.