Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-11-24
ASHTABULA COUNTY NEWS.
FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.
KINGSVILLE.

Eds. Ta.-The fftieth anniversary of
the wedding of John Wheaton and Mrs.
Elizabeth Wheaton, was celebrated at their
residence near North KingsvIlle on the
18th inst. The guests numbered about 20,
and the whole affair passed off most pleas
antly. The respective ages of Mr.. and Mrs.
Wheaton were 70 and 6S years. They were
married at Fairview, Erie Co. Pa, by Rev.
Nathaniel Reeder. The officiating clergy
man and all but six of the fifty guests Of
that occasion, are now dead. One of these
six-Mr. Stultz of Fairview-was present
at the golden wedding.
This venerable pair have had thirteen
children-five of whom only are living
Wilson, of Girard, Pa, Mrs. Hannah Ly-
on, Mrs. E. ]. Bugby and John H., of N.
Kingsville, and Isaac W., of Geneva. These
were all present, together with all the
grandchildren, six in number-four hav-
ing died.
A gold-headed cane was presented to
Mr.. Wheaton, and pair of gold specta-
cles to Mrs. W., by their pastor-Rev. s.
L. Binkley, of the NJ. E. Church, Kings
ville-on behalf OF their children. These
and other valuable presents from tue guests
were wholly unexpected.
A sumptuous table was spread, to which
all repaired and complimented its excel
lenoe by cheerful and hearty participa-
ton. The room was tastefully decorated
by the hands of Mrs. Bugby. A wreath of
flowers and evergreens bearing the inscrip-
tion, Spring Time" was placed at one
end of the table, while at the other, over
the heads of the aged pair, was another, Of
autumn leaves, with the inscription, eau
tumn Of Life"
Music added its charm from a quartette
Of voices by the rendering of Holland
golden wedding song arranged to notes by
Prof. A. L. Howard-oue of the quartette.
This feature Of the occasion had touch
ing effect upon the hearts of the company.
The Kingsville High School closed its
fall term on Thursday last, with its usual
examinations. Mr.. Wilson and Miss Cole
and assistants have earned the plaudits of
''Well done. The winter term will begin
on the 9th, and promises large addition
of numbers. The following is list Of
those who attained to No. 100 Of excellence
in the examinations:
Hattie Barton, Lola Peters,
Ida Hart, Maggie NJ Nulty,
Vena Seohsld, G. Frank Sage,
May Hickok,
Those who attained to 80 were
Mertis Hitchcock, Vornie Hart,
Minnie Hitchcock, Jessie Brown,
Nellie Kinnear, Clara Skinner,
Eva Mitchell, Elmer Hatch,
Sumner Barton, James Blodgett,
Ella Harmon, Junie Fox,
Stella Snow, Hattis Stanton,
Matte Mullett, frankie Squires.
Last Saturday the news came of the
death Of the Rev. II. W. Palmer, of West
Andover. Our entire community of church
goers mourn his death as the loss of a dear
friend. For thirteen consecutive years or
more-prior to lS7O-he was the pastor of
the Presbyterian church at this place. and
his calm, quiet, trusting life of Jealous la
Dor proved him as one clothed upon. {"
For some years past his failing health has
encroaehed upon his usual labors. His re-
mains were taken to Kingsville on Monday
for burial.
The best posted politician is unequal to
the answer of the question-who is Presi-
dent, further than the actual and real one
Gen. Grant That, though well known,
is fact over which we feel like glorying.
It is fortunate circumstance that his rep
utation, clearness, ability and nerve are
available in this crisis. He is the man
above all others, able to lead us TO an hon
est solution of the interrogatory, by the
respectful Difference whicn he is able to ex-
tort from fraud and violence.
Our martial band is almost spelling for
an opportunity to celebrate the election of
Ohios favorite son. But we must possess
ourselves in patience. G.
kingsville, Nov. 20. 1875.