Mexico weekly ledger., 1883-03-08
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY
At Hardin College, Last Night, OF the
Marriage Of Rev. James r.
Smith and Wife.

At Hardin College, Last Night, Of the
Marriage of Rev. James r.
Smith and Wife.
Hariin College was the scene last
night both of mirth and solemnity,
occasiohed by the coming together of
friends TO participate IN tie cslsbra-
ton of the fiftieth anniversary Of the
marriage of that venerable and hon.
ored couple who have passed down
the rugged pathway of life hand in
hand for half a century, through sun
shine and adversity-Rev. James F.
Smith and wife.
This morning being our pubIica-
ton day, We have only time and space
to say that there was a large con-
course of friends, both from at home
and abroad, present, the paoas
supper, which was served at o'clock,
was one of the best we ever had the
good luck to seadown to, and the X
e~rcises held in tie large chapel were
exceedingly interesting, and partici-
pated in y some d the most noted
divines ana other nersonages in the
State.
Contrary to custom ON such occa-
sions, there was no marriage cere-
mony pronounced, Rev. Smith and
lady deeming such proceeding un-
necessary.
A large number Of presents were
displayed on the centre table in the
parlor, many of them massive ware
and of elegant design. Most Of the
remembrances, however, were ''double
eagles and ''eagles," which the re-
porter. in taking the list of presents,
by some oversight was allowed to
handle, from the shock Of which we
scarcely think he will survive.
Following is, we believe, q complete
list of the presents given. II any are
omitted, it was done unintentionally
LIST oF PRESENTS. 4.
W. A. Thompson, Galloway county, S..
Miss Fanny Geoeh, IS. 5
Unknown friend, S5.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Williams, Barry, ILL.,,
SIS,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Anderson, SPRING
field, ILL.,, IS.
Thomas Z. Smith, IS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Scott, Louisiana, IS.
A. d. Smith, IS.
Luther T.. Gooch, Louisiana, o..
w. A. Robertson, McCredie, $5.
G. H. Utterback and wife, $5. 4
S. NJ. Pulls, SIS.
j. A. Ringo, SIS.
w. G. Renfroe, $3.50.
Robert Allen, $3.50.
Miss Matte Smith, s.. =
Judges Griggsby and Carter, $3.50.
Judge r. Greed Carter and wife, S..
j. H. Hayden and wife, 81
S. P. Emmons, $3.50.
T. B. Hit and wife, s..
Fine bouquet holder, Mr.. and Mrs
Jacob Ruloff.
One dozen silver knives, Miss Fannie
Smith and Miss A. d. Smith.
Elegant gold lined card receiver, Mr.
and Mrs Baird end Mrs. r. H. True.
Mack Shannon, Vandalia, 81.
Aaron McPike, Vandalia, s..
Mrs. J. Reed, one dollar.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Hardin, ten dollars
W. F Elliott and wife, Moberly, tel
dollars.
Elegant castor, Mrs. A. j. Smith, O
Springfield, Ill. q
Butter dish, Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Manzke
Vandalia, Mo.
Swinging water pitcher, Miss Laur'
Smith, daughter. 81.
Gold pen, c. and N. jackson, Hannibal
One dozen tea spoons and one dozel
tablespoons, A. J Smith, Springfield.
Pair napkin rings, Myra v. Smith
grand daughter.
Large New Testament, W. H. Varde.
man, Wentzville, Mo. SIC 10
Massive water pitcher and pair Of COB
lets, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Harper.
Elegant gold pen, Rev. DR.. Yeaman, 0
Columbia. .|
Mrs. Nancy Mason, five dollars.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richardson and Mrs
Weathers, five n dollar gold pieces.
|. Members of Baptist Church at Fulton
eighteen dollars. af
John A. Guthrie and wife, five dollars
: Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Rodhouse, Ave dol
| lars. es-aa
Mrs. and Mrs. A. G. Turner, two dollar
, and fifty cents.
Ministers purse of fifty dollars in gold
The writer is under special obliga
tons to Mrs. Baird and Mrs. Tru
for c~ourtesies shown and assistanc
rendered both to the LEDGER and tn
Globe Democrat.
Jay Bennett is visiting relatives
Miami.
: Hon. A. II. Buckner will be HON
this week. -L7..A s
DIR. Humphrey has been very sic
t at Moberly.
We would like for all of our sui
: scribers to read the advertisements !
e the LEDGER. 1t will pay them to d
so.
Some sneak thief entered G. n
Lackland's kitchen Saturday nigl
n and took a can of lard and q box
sugar.