Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-03-27
A GOLDEN WEDDING.
A Happy Old Couple Duly Celebrate
the Unusual Occasion.
Gathering OF our Best German Citi-
xens-music, FeRsting and
Congratulations.

Yesterday evening the residence Of
Captain William Miller, on Dunlap
street, near Poplar, was the scene of a
golden wedding-an event Of such rare
occurrence that it deserves more than a
passing mention, and especially on ac-
count Of the worth and respectable con.
nections of the excellent old couple who
have walked together through storm and
sunshine, but always in peace and mu-
tual confidence, in the sacred relation of
man and wife these fifty years.
Christian Rehkopf, the bridegroom.
was born in the pretty town of Edes-
helm, kingdom of Hanover, in the
month Of September, 1903, and his wife,
whose given name is Caroline was born in
the same town March, 1904. He is there
fore S%eventy-two and a half years Of age
and his wife just s~eveRty.two. They
we're married on the 26th of March, 1926,
and raised a family before coming to
this country. They have FIVE sons liy.
ing and one daughter. The daughter
married Mr.. Miller before she came to
this country, and the rest of the family
came o o after, in 1854. Mr., and Mrs.
Rekhopf arrived in Memphis on the 4th
Of July, 1854, direct from the old coun-
try and have resided here ever since.
They are quiet, excellent people, we'll
known among the German portion of the
community and highly respected by
all who know them. Mr.. Rehkopf is a
skillful cabinetmaker, an industrious,
frugal citizen, and never misses a days
work. He is erect and hearty, a we'll
preserved specimen Of manhood, who by
his regular habits, temperance and thrift
sets a splendid example to the younger
generation.
On the approach Of the fftieth ami
versary of their marriage the friends of
the family were invited to attend their
golden wedding. They live on Alabama
street, but as a matter Of convenience il
was held at Captain Miller's residence.
About two hundred and fifty people
attended, including the leading German
citizens of the city ard their families,
and enjoyed themselves as only Ger
mans can. Mr., and Mrs. Rehkopf were
the observed of all observers, and re-
ceived the hearty congratulations of all
present, old and young. The only formal
ceremony Of the evening was the pre-
sentation Of two heavy plain gold rings,
which we're placed upon their fingers by
Mr.. John Schneider and then exchanged
: with each other. Mr., Schiebler made a
neat speech at the time, which was iavora-
bly, received and a~pplsuded. Mr.. Rehkopf
is a tall, fne-loOking man, has a ruddy
face, a full head of white hair and wears
side whiskers, giving him rather an
English look. He bears a striking re.
s%emblance to the late George Peabody,
though not so portly. He and his
wife were the recipients of much
attention, and appeared to enjoy the
occasion as if they were celebrating only
their wooden wedding, Mrs. Rehkofp ia
not in as robust health as her husband
but a well spent life shows itself in every
line of a beautiful old age, land they both
bid fair to live many years yet. Three
OF their married children were present
and their families. Two Of their married
sons, n being in Iowa and one in Ar.
kansas, we're absent from the happy re-
union. The scene was enlivened by
Arnold's brass band, which furnished
excellent music all the evening, and the
Memphis Msennoechor, which gave some
choice vocal music. A sumptuous din
ner was set out for all, which commenced
about six o'clock, aud lasted until eight
The choicest wine flowed freely, and
many a glass was quafed to the healths
and happiness Of the bridal couple. 1t
was a scene that will long be remem-
bered to those so fortunate as to be present.
. Among the guest may be mentioned
Mr.. Glindcamp, VIM. Worner, Charles
Worner, James Bachmanp, Henry Har.
8 der, John Scheibler, r. Renkhardt, Geo.
Handwerker, Fred Schafer, VIM. GreibeL.
, Joseph Uhl, Jacob Steinkuhl, Fl, Finne.
F. H%eninRer, Phil Mauer, Louis Ring
valid, A. KohIberg, Martin COIN, John
Eichberg, M. Wolf, Prof. Winkler, Chas.
Beehn, and others, attended by their
families.
After dinner the music struck up
|; again and dancing commenced and was
kept Hp until a late hour. The BRIDE
groom joined in the dance with all the
zest of a young man, and gross fader"
!, was in demand every set. Long may he
. and his faithful life-partner live, and NAV
y the younger generation emulate the vir-
tues which crown a green and beautiful
old age.
AmusemenIs.
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