Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-02-01

Mr.. and Mrs. L. Palmetier, of Byron
township, celebrated in very modest
but unusually happy manner, on Satur-
day, the fiftieth anniversary of their
marriage. Seated at the table with the
bride and groom of fifty years, were
three Of their daughters, two sons, one
son-in-law, two daughters-in-law, one
nephew and number of grandchildren,
together with their friends, c. w. SEQ
vile and family, G.. Kirkpatrick and
family and A. Scott; two of their sons
and one daughter being detained by
sickness and other causes. After a
bountiful repast, the following verses
were read by Frank Fox, their eldest
grandchild:
Tis fifty years ago, good wife,
Since we were bound together;
And well we've braved the storms of life
Amid Indictment weather.
You always have respected me
And have wOrshipped you;
And we have let our neighbOrs see
We had enough to do.
'Tis fifty years ago. good wife,
Since we stood up together;
And well we've balanced care and strife,
And loved each other ever.
You then were called the "best of girls,
Although the long and raven cnrs
Have turned to silver gray.
Ills fifty years ago, good wife,
Since we aVOWed together
That ours should be a model life,
And none our love should sever.
That promise we have kept till now,
And shall till we depart;
Ills pictured on your honest brow,
1t fingers in my heart.
After short presentation speech,
the following presents were presented
One pair elegant gold bowed glasses to
Mr.. Palmetier and Mrs. Palmetier; one
splendid gold breast pin, and a goodly
number Of gold coins, amounting to be-
tween $40 and $50; also a finely execu-
ted anniversary record, drawn by r.
kirkpatrick, after which Mr.. Palmetier
responded in a very happy manner.
Connected with their lives are circum-
stances that should give this venerable
couple infinite pleasure. They have had
9 children-S of them are living, one
son having died four pears ago, at the
age of Al years, and only one death has
occurred out of Is grandchildren.
Again, that which should be their great
est joy is the fact that these long years
of married life have been of uninter-
rupted happiness, and to-day, in their
comfortable home, they enjoy the full
est share of life's blessings. Four of
their sons were in the U. S. service,
Charles being the first man to scale the
walls at Vicksburg, his brother, Jared,
being in the same Co.-Eighth Wis,
Co. X. They all endured the hardships
Of the Red River expedition and other
marches, and passed through some of
the most terrific battles of the late Re
bellion, all returning home without a
singl wound
a golden wedding where so many
branches of the original vine are able to
meet together is not an ordinary event.
AS people, we resemble the nomadic
tribes found at the opposite extreme of
civilization. This unrest implies ener-
gy and progress, but sacrifices much So
cial good and pleasure.
The revival here still progresses I'M
der the leadership of Rev. r. Foster.
Public interest largely centers upon re-
ligious topics, and the efficient force
with which the speaker at the often
crowded meetings expounds and pre-
SCENTS tneOlOSlcal opinions ana truth, mas
thoroughly aroused the public mind.
Disputants sometimes warm up in
discussing that phase of belief where
caloric plays an importan part. Rev.
Thos. Merrill, lately supplying the Con
gregational pulpit, is-to the regret of
many-compelled, from failing health,
to resign his charge
Calamity, like disease, seems often to
be epidemic The residence of Charles
Seidell, last evening, came near being
destroyed by fire. \ lamp ignited
lace curtain: which extending the flames
to other contents of the room, came near
getting the mastery Our people begin
to appreciate the benefcence and value
of good insurance. AS Nasty says, Be
wise, and then you will be happy
SHAKESPEARE.