The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1880-05-20
For THE Pass.
The Golden Wedding.


The most elegant and enjoyable social
event of the season occurred on the even
ing of the 4th inst, at the residence of Mr.
& Mrs. Jacob Costigan at The celebration
of their fftieth wedding anniversary.
About week previous to the above date
invitations were sent to numerous friends
in this community also different parts
of the State and United States in response
70 which large number of persons assem-
bled at their home where every body
seemed to vie with every one to make the
the evening pleasant. If the selections
were made with this view, indeed it was a
succe ess, as the entire evening passed off as
"merry as a marriage bell"
The fact that Music Hall was prepared
for the occasion, and fine string band was
there waiting to discourse excellent mu-
sic caused diversion in that direction,
and the more youthful portion of the
guests strayed in that locality and engaged
themselves IN the macy dance and grace.
full waltz until supper was annonnced.-
This was found to be elegant and bounti
full, ranging from the substantial TO the
most delicate, and served in style grot-
esque and refined.
Among the guests present who reside at
distance, we noticed the distinguished
lawyer, Mr.. Thos Shay, of Cincinnati,
Mr. John NJ. Kelly of the same oity, of
rail road tame, and Mr.. Daniel Ryan, a
prominent Attorney of 1T. Wayne, Indi-
ana, all sons-in-law of the worthy couple.
In speaking of these latter gentlemen, we
are reminded of very interesting and
beautiful feature of the ceremony, that of
the Eye little daughters and one son of Mr..
Kelly, and Eve little sons and one daugh-
ter of Mr.. Ryan, perfect models in beha.
sior, pretty and handsomely dressed.
The presents also formed an attractive
and interesting feature consisting in part
of the following, articles, hurriedly
sketched:
Right Rev. Bishop Elder, 2 handsome
chromos.
Rev. Father Wilson, silver medals and
pictures.
Sacred Heart Convent, toilet bottles in
silver casteS.
St. Mary's of the Springs, two pairs of
scapuIars.
St. Francis De Sales, Newark, two paira
Of scapulars.
Sister Cresenta Costigan of the Immsl-
culate Heart, Monroe. Michigan, Spiritual
boquet.
Hon w. E. Finck, gold and silver
tea spoons and sugar spoon.
Hon. II. C. Greiner and Mrs. Greiner,
gold coins.
Mr.. r. 8. Cox and wife, gold coins.
Mr-and Mrs. VIM. Mains, silver pickel
caster.
Mrs. Marcella Kelly, Cincinnati, table
cover.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Dittoe, japanese Tt
dy.
Mrs. w. B. Walter, Fort Wayne, neck
tie.
Mrs John L. Sheridan, handsome tidy
Miss Mary and Sallie Darst, silver
! knives and forks.
Miss Amanda Wilson, fine kid gloves
| Miss Susie Gallin one pair scapuiars.
Mrs. Mary Kelly, Cincinnati, bed
spread.l
Mr.. I. Colrick, Fort Wayne, fine prsye,
book
Mr. John Calm gold coin
Dr. Mckinney, one pair fine kid gloves
A gold Gipsy kettle containing one hun.
dred dollars in gold coin from children
and grand children.
Jacob Costigan was married to Cecilia
Elder in 1880, at Mt St. Marys, Emmitts
burg, Nd, by the Rev. Brute, who after.
wards was the first Catholic Bishop of In
diana. They emigrated to Ohio in 1881,
and are the parents of eleven children
seven living, ak of whom are married.
| 1t is but proper to say that Esq Costi
gan is one of our most estimable citizen
and has occupied many prominent place
4 to his own credit and that of the county =
For nine years he was Recorder, and fe
six years Prosecuting lAttorney, was ais
Revenue Collector, and is at the presen
time Justice Of the Peace.
Although a half q century has elapse
since this worthy couple celebrated thei
wedding, but time has dealt SO gently an
kindly with them that they are to all az
pearances in as perfect health and vigor a
ever, and the wish of all was that the