A REMARKABLE GOLDEN WEDDING
It may be safely said that not one family in five thousand is permitted to enjoy such a remarkable reunion as was held here on Wednesday December 31, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Emry. The occasion was the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding. Their eleven children (including one adopted daughter), the youngest 26 years old, are all living and were all present, gathered with the aged father and mother around one table, under the motto, "There is no place like home."
The warmth of the heart and the genial nature which the friends of the Emry household know to be so strong a family trait, in the sunshine of a meeting so joyous and the tenderness of a meeting so pathetic, made a day for the assembled guests unlike any they may expect again to see.
Forty-seven were present, mostly relatives. The tables were loaded with everything pleasant to the eyes and good for food, conspicuous among which was a log cabin made of cake, in memory of the house in which the groom was born. The cat on the roof and the dog at the door holding watch over the pig were in keeping with the fanciful design. The butter pat was labeled "1840-1890," and the silver basket holding the bride cake was inscribed "Father and Mother, 1890-1840." Among the beautiful gifts were two arm chairs for the bride and groom, in which they sat enthroned to receive the homage of three generations.
The music was lead by Father Emry with the violin, followed by a four of his sons. Auld Lang Syne, Old Folks at Home, Always Take Mother's Advice , Lessons Leaned at Mother's Knee and God be With You Till We Meet Again were interspersed with comic songs to keep back the tears.
In this family within the fifty years have been but four deaths, these being infant grandchildren. Among the six boys there is not one who uses strong drink or tobacco in any form. The hearty home feeling, the generous loyalty and unity of the family was most appealing, and shows a practical sort of Christianity beautiful to see.
A great many friends in Illinois who could not be present at the gathering sent greetings and promised to be with them in spirit.
Among other interesting features of this most interesting gathering it was ascertained by actual measurement and weight that the tallest son was 6 ft. 4 in. tall and the youngest weighed 200 lbs. There is 17 living grandchildren, the oldest being about 20 years and the youngest being an infant in arms. Father and mother Emry are both ale and hearty and it would not be surprising if they should live to celebrate their "Diamond Wedding." That they may do so is the earnest wish of the PRESS.
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It may be safely said that not one family in five thousand is permitted to enjoy such a remarkable reunion as was held here on Wednesday December 31, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Emry. The occasion was the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding. Their eleven children (including one adopted daughter), the youngest 26 years old, are all living and were all present, gathered with the aged father and mother around one table, under the motto, "There is no place like home."
The warmth of the heart and the genial nature which the friends of the Emry household know to be so strong a family trait, in the sunshine of a meeting so joyous and the tenderness of a meeting so pathetic, made a day for the assembled guests unlike any they may expect again to see.
Forty-seven were present, mostly relatives. The tables were loaded with everything pleasant to the eyes and good for food, conspicuous among which was a log cabin made of cake, in memory of the house in which the groom was born. The cat on the roof and the dog at the door holding watch over the pig were in keeping with the fanciful design. The butter pat was labeled "1840-1890," and the silver basket holding the bride cake was inscribed "Father and Mother, 1890-1840." Among the beautiful gifts were two arm chairs for the bride and groom, in which they sat enthroned to receive the homage of three generations.
The music was lead by Father Emry with the violin, followed by a four of his sons. Auld Lang Syne, Old Folks at Home, Always Take Mother's Advice , Lessons Leaned at Mother's Knee and God be With You Till We Meet Again were interspersed with comic songs to keep back the tears.
In this family within the fifty years have been but four deaths, these being infant grandchildren. Among the six boys there is not one who uses strong drink or tobacco in any form. The hearty home feeling, the generous loyalty and unity of the family was most appealing, and shows a practical sort of Christianity beautiful to see.
A great many friends in Illinois who could not be present at the gathering sent greetings and promised to be with them in spirit.
Among other interesting features of this most interesting gathering it was ascertained by actual measurement and weight that the tallest son was 6 ft. 4 in. tall and the youngest weighed 200 lbs. There is 17 living grandchildren, the oldest being about 20 years and the youngest being an infant in arms. Father and mother Emry are both ale and hearty and it would not be surprising if they should live to celebrate their "Diamond Wedding." That they may do so is the earnest wish of the PRESS.
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A REMARKABLE GOLDEN WEDDING
It may be safely said that not one family in five thousand is permitted to enjoy such a remarkable reunion as was held here on Wednesday December 31, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Emry. The occasion was the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding. Their eleven children (including one adopted daughter), the youngest 26 years old, are all living and were all present, gathered with the aged father and mother around one table, under the motto, "There is no place like home."
The warmth of the heart and the genial nature which the friends of the Emry household know to be so strong a family trait, in the sunshine of a meeting so joyous and the tenderness of a meeting so pathetic, made a day for the assembled guests unlike any they may expect again to see.
Forty-seven were present, mostly relatives. The tables were loaded with everything pleasant to the eyes and good for food, conspicuous among which was a log cabin made of cake, in memory of the house in which the groom was born. The cat on the roof and the dog at the door holding watch over the pig were in keeping with the fanciful design. The butter pat was labeled "1840-1890," and the silver basket holding the bride cake was inscribed "Father and Mother, 1890-1840." Among the beautiful gifts were two arm chairs for the bride and groom, in which they sat enthroned to receive the homage of three generations.
The music was lead by Father Emry with the violin, followed by a four of his sons. Auld Lang Syne, Old Folks at Home, Always Take Mother's Advice , Lessons Leaned at Mother's Knee and God be With You Till We Meet Again were interspersed with comic songs to keep back the tears.
In this family within the fifty years have been but four deaths, these being infant grandchildren. Among the six boys there is not one who uses strong drink or tobacco in any form. The hearty home feeling, the generous loyalty and unity of the family was most appealing, and shows a practical sort of Christianity beautiful to see.
A great many friends in Illinois who could not be present at the gathering sent greetings and promised to be with them in spirit.
Among other interesting features of this most interesting gathering it was ascertained by actual measurement and weight that the tallest son was 6 ft. 4 in. tall and the youngest weighed 200 lbs. There is 17 living grandchildren, the oldest being about 20 years and the youngest being an infant in arms. Father and mother Emry are both ale and hearty and it would not be surprising if they should live to celebrate their "Diamond Wedding." That they may do so is the earnest wish of the PRESS.
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It may be safely said that not one family in five thousand is permitted to enjoy such a remarkable reunion as was held here on Wednesday December 31, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Emry. The occasion was the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding. Their eleven children (including one adopted daughter), the youngest 26 years old, are all living and were all present, gathered with the aged father and mother around one table, under the motto, "There is no place like home."
The warmth of the heart and the genial nature which the friends of the Emry household know to be so strong a family trait, in the sunshine of a meeting so joyous and the tenderness of a meeting so pathetic, made a day for the assembled guests unlike any they may expect again to see.
Forty-seven were present, mostly relatives. The tables were loaded with everything pleasant to the eyes and good for food, conspicuous among which was a log cabin made of cake, in memory of the house in which the groom was born. The cat on the roof and the dog at the door holding watch over the pig were in keeping with the fanciful design. The butter pat was labeled "1840-1890," and the silver basket holding the bride cake was inscribed "Father and Mother, 1890-1840." Among the beautiful gifts were two arm chairs for the bride and groom, in which they sat enthroned to receive the homage of three generations.
The music was lead by Father Emry with the violin, followed by a four of his sons. Auld Lang Syne, Old Folks at Home, Always Take Mother's Advice , Lessons Leaned at Mother's Knee and God be With You Till We Meet Again were interspersed with comic songs to keep back the tears.
In this family within the fifty years have been but four deaths, these being infant grandchildren. Among the six boys there is not one who uses strong drink or tobacco in any form. The hearty home feeling, the generous loyalty and unity of the family was most appealing, and shows a practical sort of Christianity beautiful to see.
A great many friends in Illinois who could not be present at the gathering sent greetings and promised to be with them in spirit.
Among other interesting features of this most interesting gathering it was ascertained by actual measurement and weight that the tallest son was 6 ft. 4 in. tall and the youngest weighed 200 lbs. There is 17 living grandchildren, the oldest being about 20 years and the youngest being an infant in arms. Father and mother Emry are both ale and hearty and it would not be surprising if they should live to celebrate their "Diamond Wedding." That they may do so is the earnest wish of the PRESS.
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