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lur HIIT tUU[JIC Vf Cl C ff ^ta miv n iipopular 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 eventsof their .lifetime, always looking upon the bright side of life.The golden color scheme|was carried out in all the decorations with«the home beautifully decorated in goldand white festoons of crepe paper and wonderful bouquets of yellow chrysanthemums. Dinner and supperwere 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 and many wishes for the continuance health and happiness in the gol 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 ^ 4Jennie 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•: - . _s
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McHenry Plaindealer
Mchenry, Illinois, US
Thu, Nov 21, 1929
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