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Golden Wedding.The 50th anniversary of the marriage of Jacob and Margaret Clinton was held at their residence in Vernon, on the 6th instant. About thirty-five of the relatives and old-time friends were present. Both Mr. and Mrs. Clinton received tokens of the kind regards of their friends. Mr. C. was presented with an elegant gold beaded cane and a pair of gold-framed spectacles by various friendsj^a watch charm by A. P. Green, Esq., of Illinois, made of the claw of a huge bear that he killed last fall in the far West—mounted in gold. Mrs. Clinton received a pair of gold-framed spectacles, a gold thimble and many other gifts presented by various friends.A neat presentation speech was made by A. P. Green who was responded to by Mr. and Mrs. Clinton expressing their gratitude at being thus kindly remembered. The ceremonies were concluded by a short speech and prayer by the Rev. Hickman New when the party adjourned to their dining-room and did ample justice to a rich and well prepared feast.t;®fce Plain Dealer attaches were kindly remembered and sampled the fine cake set before the guests. Uncle Jacob and his good wife have our best wishes, and always had, for continued life and prosperity.
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North Vernon Plain Dealer
North Vernon, Indiana, US
Thu, Feb 14, 1884
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