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Golden Weddiug.The residence of Mr. William A. Long who resides in Milton Township, Jackson County, O. was the so*n-of it grand gathering on the 1st day of December, 188*3, this being precisely fifty years since Mr. William A. Long and Sarah Zinn were united together In marriage. The company comprising the gathering were of the best citizens of the country in connection with a large number of sons and daughters and their husbands aud wives In ail numbering about seventy persons. Tue day was somewhat wintry but the friendly faces of so many friends and relatives made it real sublime.The next grand feature of this gruud gathering was the wonderful collection of provision prodnced for the benefit of the bride and groom of fitly years ao. together with all favored guests who it must be said did justice to all the cuke and turkey and the innumerable other dainties that comprised that rich table. Especially would wo speak oi Mr. James Goddard who was frequently seen with the buue and ilesh of the yellow leg and other tilings rather too tedious to mention and, Mr. Editor, he was not alone for you know preachers tire not all exempt aud Rev A. G. Hem plenum the resident Pastor was piesent anti also tilled a ilrst class position at the grand dinner.Next comes the respects of the company In presents to the honored couple presented by Mr. James Goddurd selected fcr th-t purposeMr. L. V. Long nud family, 85 In gold. Michael Hawk, gold SI. Abraham Long anti family, £* gold. Wilber Long and Indy, gold €1. J. T. Fitzpatrick and lady, gold fl. S. O. Reed and lady, gold Si. Conrad Rosier aud lady, gold $1. J. E.Godilard and Judy, gold SI. Samuel Washburn, gold Si. Mr.aud Mrs. Isaac Long, 82. Rev. A. G. Hem pieman, SI. Jarao Shields, SO ct». John Pond, SI. Robl. Fitzpatrick. SI. Mrs. Maggie Long, prints, 50c!s. Mrs. Ella Kessler, butter knife. SI. Alice Reed fruit desk, cl*. Entire* Long, foot ware, 25 cts. Harriet Shield fruit dish, 40 cts. Mrs. Michael Hawk, handkerchief, To^cts. Mrs. Eda Reed,| band kerchief, SI. Lottie Reed, shirt, 81. Mias Maggie Long, in Us. oO cts. Miss Mary V. l.oug, nil's, SO cts. George Long, pitcher, 25cts. Adam Long. 81. in tee Reed. 50 c«s. Mrs. Ha rah Pond, baudkercbief, 70 cts. Carrie Phillips, towel Minerva Reed, towel, 25 cts. Cudn Phillips, picture, and an abundance of benefits loo tedious to mention.After this followed the depaituie of that happy company leaving their best respects with i the honored couple and a very choice add rent was returned to the company by Hro. ami Srs-ter Long together with their Pastor, Rev. A. u. Hem pieman. Doxology and Good-bye closed lUe meeting.J. N. Dickson.
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The Jackson Standard
Jackson, Ohio, US
Thu, Dec 09, 1886
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