The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1859-03-11
A Gnldan Wedding .

The following account Of the "Golden
Wedding" Of COL II. E. Paine and lady,
we copy fom the Monmouth City (lll.)
AHoS OF February 9Jth. 1t will be inter-
esting to many Of our readers
One Of these very interesting events,
which, I" like angels visits are too few and
far between" recently occurred in this
place, and as such evvnts are Of consider
able interest generally it is thought brief
account may be ofnterest to your readers.
The parties, whose tifthieth wedding
anniversary was celebrated, we're Col.
II. E. Paine and wife, whose maiden name
was Harriet Phelps. They were married
in Paiuesville, Lake Co., Ohio. Feb. l4jh,
1909, by Lemuel Fobes, Esq. OF the
original company, but three were present
on this occasion, the Bridegroom, Bride
and Groomsman, The original Grooms-
man was Charles II. Paine, now living
in Sumner Township in this Co., who
with his wife, were Groomsman and
Bridesmaid on this occasion.
Col. Paine and vile have FIVE children
living, four sons and daughter, all living
in this Co., except Henry Paine, the old.
est, who lives in Lake Co., Ohio. Those
in this Co. were present, also a goodly
number Of the neighbors and friends oI
the family.
The celebration was held at the residence
of f. A. Paine, Esq, son of the aged
couple. The officiating clergyman was
Rev. Mr.. Biddlecom, oI Galesburgh. Col
Paine, the Bridegroom, was in fine healil
and spirits. The Brides health was quite
feeble, but she was in good spirits and
very cheerful. The Bridegroom 10 years
old on the day of his filtieth wedding an
niyersary, the l4Ih inst. The Bride viii
be 10 the 9Th OF March next.
r The company being assembled in tn,
, parlor, the Rev. MIR. b. addressed then
| in some remarks most happily adapted tc
: the occasion, and which elected the warm
: est feelings from all present AS he called
attention to that birth day g ifs Of wife
which, fifty years before, had been giveI
TO The aged Bridegroom, and to hat con
stant solicitude, fidelity and true love will
which, for half u century, he had guarded
this treasure and to that constancy, per
feet fidelity and unreserved love which had
been given in return, the minds OF al
were carried back to olden times. The
emotions of fifty years were crowded into
= single thought, and the tendeiest o
human feeling was touched as every eye
y, bore ample witness. The birthday gil
-, was renewed by placing her hand in his
and the blessing OF God iervenlIy invoke
L. upon the renewal OF a union which ha
II been so fruitful and happy.
y The aged couple then received the saJ
is utations and congratulations of the cntir
" company, which were given with heal
@ and will more significant than words, an
r. more eloquent than accents.
- This interesting ceremony over, IL
company repaired to the dining room, an
D, sat down to table filled to overflowin
~ with every luxury and deIicacy, that Il
70 most epicurean taste could desire.
n Dinner over, We returned to the parlo
is and enjoyed one Of the happiest soci
1t visits that ever fell 10 the fortune of Il
f. writer.
20 At candlelight. music was brought il
D. and lively pleasant dance closed Il
10 celebration. AT the proper hour all r.
- turned TO their homes with the sine e
=, wish, that, like the fortunate pair wi
:" were he subject of this occasion, thu
IT, " might live to enjoy happy Golden We
}" ding Day.