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nading the couple during the day. It was an exciting day in Johnsburgfor the couple were well known and popular and even the old cannon, which was then kept at Johnsburg, was fired in salute to the newlyweds.Many and varied were the events of sun and shadow as recalled by this estimable couple and their guests on Wednesday as they recalled the events of their. lifetime, always looking upon the bright side of life.The golden color scheme was carried out in all the decorations withthe home beautifully decorated in goldand white festoons of crepe paper and wonderful bouquets of yellow chrysanthemums. Dinner and supper were served at two long1 tables, pretty with their settings of gold, which was carried out in nut cups and place cards.The afternoon was spent in visiting and reminiscences and beautiful gifts, including fifteen gold pieces, were received with congratulations andmany wishes for the continuance pi health and happiness in the golden years yet to come to this worthy couple. ' ,Among the guests on Wednesday were the eight children, thirty-two grandchildren and one great-grandchild, as well as the brothers and sisters of Mr. and Mrs. Schaefer.Married Nov. 13, 1879-• 0 __________________* __ 'Jennie Hay and Mathias J. Schaefer were married on Thursday, Nov. 13, 1879, at St. John’s church utJohnsburg by Rev. Fr. Pegers.They went at once to farming and lived for thirty years on the old homestead, where their eight children were*
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McHenry Plaindealer
Mchenry, Illinois, US
Thu, Nov 21, 1929
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