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Mr. and Mr*. T. Schreiner Celebrate theSixtieth Anniversary of their MarriageMarried in Washington county, Ohio, near Marietta, Mr. Theodore Schriener and Miss Anna Maria Tuttle, January 11, 1835.This means just 60 years ago our esteemed, venerable friends stood hand in hand, heart to heart and started with sails spread on tne matrimonial sea, to work together with one interest. And today on this unusual occasion .January 11, 189.5,many friends came to greet them and leave their best wishes with them, and notwithstanding oneof January's blizzards came like a roaring lion, over a hundred friends faced the severe northwester and a pleasant afternoon and evening was spent. Our aged friends were happy and content for it was almost a complete reunion of thlt;-ir family. Every child living, with his family, was present (except one daughter of Rev. E.L.Scriener, whose school dutieskept her from being one of the party.) So every child and grand child save this one were present. Rev. Edward Schreiner and daughter, Ollie, of Fairfield,Mr. and Mrs. Julius Schreiner and five children, Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Schreiner and Mr. McCormick Schreiner whose home is with his parents. This was indeed a united family and a jolly occasion. About 8 o'clock when the family were ail assembled in the parlor, Rev.Keyes of the Universalist church was requested to make a few remarks, although unexpectedly thus called upon he showed that be was ever ready with something to the point. Then followed the reading by Mrs. Palm, of an original poem by Mrs Cole, a greeting from her enroute to the Pacific coast. Rev. Schreiner was called out and very pleaBant indeed was it to his old friends to listen to his pleasing words. Mrs. Marsh in ne-Ijalf of Father and Mother Schreiner thanked the Universalist society formtheir beautiful gift of (10 roses in remembrance of their sixty married pears and membership of years in that church. In the morning Mr. Fred Wait brought the blossoms and presented them for the church in a most happy style. The home was leeorated throughout with cut flowers and blooming plants and the din-ng room was especially attractive with a handsome new set of furnitureinsisting of table, chairs and side-t»oard. A gift for the occasion by iheir son “Me.” The table was made very attractive, with fruits, nuts and lowers and the collation was fine.con-iisting of cotfee, rolls, cake, bon aons, etc. The neighbors and other tear friends relieved Mrs. Schreinerjf all care, by taking charge of the refreshments and house and serving the guests as they came and each one was requested to register in a little hook that was left as a souvenir. Telegrams and letters were received by the score and we copy one. A telegram for Theodore Schreiner:“Hearty greetings from your friends iu Washington; (Iowa) on your 60lb anniversary. The passing years have touched you but lightly, Their burden but crowns your honored head. Truly the delightful memories which throng you todayeast their radiance far into the future, illuminating with golden halo the pathway to the eternal gate. Rlessings on the bride and groom of 60 years ago.J. C. W. Coxe,N. J. Albekson,A. R Dewev,It is well known that Father Schreiner is a “Mason” from the heart out and a firm Universalist and holds ofHce of trust in both places Next in heart to his home is the lodge then the chrvch. Old Father Time hit' indeed dealt kindly with these dear friends and as they are both winding tneir way fur into the eighties tLey do not show it. “No presents''was the request, yet they were most kindly remembered by their children and friends and the pretty gift from little Gladys Satterttiwait touched a tender obord in their hearts, and let us conclude with an extract from the correspondent A the l)es Moines Daily Xewv»us most befittiug.“One of the best known men of Iowa is Theodore Schreiner of this city. No man in the state has a more distinct personality. There isuoeil-izen of the commonwealth like him, genial, original, virile, a type iu himself; a strange mixture of Germaubluntness and candor with genuine ^ ankee politeness and western good fellowship. No man ever talked tc father Sctiriener a h If hour wlic would not remember him the balance of his life. Physically robust and rugged, with the somewhat searching and severe features of the sturdy Teuton, large, broad shouldered, and pronounced in personal appearance but beneath a seeming severity, kindly, considerate and polite. A strong and interesting character her* at home and throughout Iowa is Theodore Schreiner and the 60th anniversary of his marriage, so rarelygiven to wedded companionship, isthe occasion of genuine gratification to his many friends here and throughout the state.
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Mount Pleasant Daily News
Mount Pleasant, Iowa, US
Mon, Jan 14, 1895
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