Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 39, Number 79, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 June 1907 — WALKER TOWNSHIP DIAMOND WEDDING. [ARTICLE]

WALKER TOWNSHIP DIAMOND WEDDING.

About one hundred invited relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrp. Wen rick met at their home Saturday, May 25, 1907, to celebrate the sixtieth an Diversity of their marriage. The parlor was appropriately decorated, and a bounteous dinner was served and a most en joyable time had, in fact everyoue present assisted in merriment and time thanksgiving for the goodness which God has bestowed upon the aged couple, whose’ageslare over 80 and 83 years respectively and are quite active in life, in fact .their taking a part in the festivites was a surprise to those in attendance. Those present from a distance were: Mr. Wenrick’s sister, Mary Strong of Leonidas, Mich., who was also present at marriage 60 years ago of John Wenrick and Mary Baumgardner, the couple who were the center of attraction, niece Mrs Levi Strong, of Kalamazoo, Mich., nephew and niece, Elmer E. Glick, wife and daughter Flossie, of Jackson Center, Ohio; niece, Miss Bessie Wenrick, of Piqna, Ohio; son J. F. Wenrick and wife of Goodland, Ind., daughter, Mrs. William Cooper husband and two sons of Virgie, ind; son, Noah Wenrick and . son George of Rensselaer, Ind; James Campbell, wife and daughters, Blanch, May and Zelma, Rev. Peter Owen and wife, Grandma Brown, and Mrs. Frank Dunn, of Medaryville, Ind; Alvan Hershman and wife, Ben Rouse and wife of Asphaltnm, Ind; Neal Williamson and wife, of Lee, Ind; Geo. Stembel and wife; Simon Fendig wife and son, Mr. and Mrs. Jno Pinter; Andrew Misch and wife; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fischer and children of Wheatfield, Ind; J. F. Pettit wife and three daughters; and Mrs. Sarah M. Pettit of Laura Ind. Those present from this vicinity were Hugh Gafley and wife, L. C. Peck, wife and daughter: F.M. Hershman wife and son; Mrs. A. Summer, Everett Green, wife and children; Wm. Wenrick; Mrs. L. Brown; Miss Kate Wenrick and Edith Wenrick. Owing to the fact that Miss Lillian Karch’s funeral was conducted in the early afternoon many of the guests were hurried away and a complete list of presents with the givers names cannot be given. The following is a list of presents and doners: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. O. Stembel of Wheatfield, a beautiful lamp, Mr. and Mrs. A. Misch, of Wheatfield, a decorated water set, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Pinter, decorate tea set, Mr, and Mrs. Fendig of Wheatfield, a fruit set, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Myers of Wheatfield, a picture, Mr. and Mis. Elmer E. Glick of Ohio, to Mrs Wenrick, a handsome gold ring, Mrs. Levi Strong of Mich., a silver fruit spoon and picture, Mr. and Mrs. A. Hershman, a pickle dish, Mrs. L. Brown to Mrs. Wenrick, washbowl and pitcher, and to Mr. Wenrick a set of gold cuff and collar buttons, Mr. and, Mrs. Wm. Cooper, Of Virgie, a berry dish and handkerchief. Miss Katie Werrick a complete dinner act. Mr. and Mrs. Wenrick both say they had a fine time and enjoyed themselves. This is one couple who claim life on this earth has been heaven to them. Friends and relatives departed for their home wishing Mr. and Mrs. Wenrick another such happy gathering.