The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-12
SILVER WEEPING BELLS.

One of the happiest events of the season
| in Rock Island. occurred last evening, our
honored fellow citizen, Mr.. Fred Weyer-
hauser, being the conspicuous subject
although his happiness was shared with
his worthy wife. 1t seems that yesterday
was the twenty fifth, or silver wedding. AN
niversary of the marriage of Mr.. and Mrs.
Weyerhauser. Mr.. w. had been in Chi
cago but returned last evening and while
in theEenjoyment of an after tea chat with
his family all were greatly surprised at the
appearance of more than score OF init
mate friends, bearing testimonial of their
regard for Mr. and Mrs. Weyerhauser in
the form of an elegant silver tea set. which
was presented TO Mr.. and Mrs. w. by
Cashier Peetz, representing the directors
lowing appropriate sentences:
Mr.. AND MRS WEyERHRUsER:-In
congratulating you on this, the twenty
fifth anniversary of your wedding, usually
called the silver wedding, l was request
ed by our mutual friends. who are here
with me, and who are connected with
the Peoples National Bank, (the other
ladies and gentlemen present | presume
will speak for themseives) to present to
you this silver tea service and to ask your
acceptance of the same, not for its intrinsic
value, which is but small, but as a token of
the high regard and esteem they have, Mr..
Weyerhauser, for your sterling qualities as
citizen and business man, and as a friend
and patron of our bank wishing you con
tinued good health and success in business,
that you may continue to guide with
steady hand and a clear head the extensive
business interests now under your control
and in your charge.
have said at the value of our present
is but small. 1t is certainly but trifie to
you, inasmuch as you have with your fore
sight, hard work, perseverance in business
and acknowledged business ability accu
INFLATED large amount of this worlds
goods have thus far been speaking of
you, Mr.. Weyerhauser There is something,
yes, good deal, to be said of Mrs.
Weyerhauscr. You have acted as
judiciously in selecting your life
partner as you have always acted in any
other matter. You have chosen in her
not only good and loving but sympa-
thizing wife. / know of my own knowl-
edge, that is, have observed during the
few years of my acquaintance with you
and her, that she has not only shared with
YOU your pleasures, but also your cares
and troubles, such as no business man and
head of a family entirely escapes, cheering
you up when the burden of the business
pressed you down. She has while you
were frequently absent from home zealouslya
attended to her household duties and
brought up family Of good, obedient and
well-behaved children, such as any parents
may well be proud of.
Now, Mr.. and Mrs. Weyerhauser, let me
say in conclusion that you have our best
wishes for health and happiness. and that
you may, twenty five years from to-day,
in large circle of friends, children and
grandchildren, celebrate your golden we'd
ding.
After brief yet hearty response by Mr..
Weyerhauser, supper was announced, of
which all partook in most merry and
thankful mood.
The ARGUS is cheerfully with those who
hope that Mr.. and Mrs. w. may live to
celebrate their golden wedding.