hig’ lonored to have been invited to attend.Prominent Family.Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Sparks arethe parents of six children—five sons and one daughter. The sons are Charles I., formerly county attorn j of Boone county, later judge of the district court of Kansas. twice elected to office as representative of the 6th Dist. of Kansas, residing in Goodland, Kar-is; A. W, retired mail carrier, of this city: J. N„ at whose home the celebration took place; Oorge A.J Los Angeles; Lawrence B, farmer of Boone county; Mrs. Dr. George R, Jame* of Casper, Wyoming.The\ also have ten grandchildren, and t roe grrat grandchildren.With hearts overflowing wi‘h gratitude for the kindnesses and well wishes of the relatives and friend^ Mr. and M Sparks feel highly honored by this event r~d want publicly 4 - express their thanks and appreciation for all the nice things that were said about t i 'in and for the good wishes feeling that they have been highly honored by this happy occasion.Of those attending tl - wedding 65 years ago but one person beside the bride and groom is living, Mrs. S. I. Boyd of South Story street.When asked as to what ,Knv attributed their succe - and long and happy i:r'% Mr. and Mrs. Spar’s agreed that it was due in large part to a rense of humor, and the ability to see the *-right side of j 1 ' even in adversity, and to friend- lt;ships that have endured through !i * “*• : years.They plan on returning to Boone some time in April and look f r-ward to se: t their reig^bors and friends back in Boone very son.