Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-11-03
A Golden Wedding Reception.

Thursday evening, Oct. 20, 1885, is one
ever to be remembered among the most happy
and enjoyable by all present a, the fittieth
marriage anniversary OF Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel
Brandle, at their pleasant and comfortable
home FIVE miles north of the city. Notwith-
standing the inclemency Of the weather there
were ct least one hundred and twenty-five
cheerless and gloomy without, all was bright
and cheerful within. The rooms
were beautifully decorated with
natural flowers, arranged tastefully in
the guests were invited TO the dining rooms
where tables were spread with every sub
stsnts and .tlicacy Of the season. Those
assisting in the culinary department certainly y
deserve much praise for their ability in that
direction. Supper being served the guests
repaired to the parlors where all were de-
lighted with some fine selections by Miss
Lena, on the piano, accompanied by Mr.. ".
N. Stickuey, CT Dayton, with the cornet
Later in the evening the young folks seemed
to forget that it was an old folks party and
had things their own way generally, but with
all ejecting many a broad measured grin and
hearty laugh from the aged present by their
games comic songs and lively music render
ed by Mrs. D.. kigore, Miss Lena Brandle
Oscar Baker aud John Fshs.
The presents were quite valuable and
useful, principally, the donors clubbing to-
gether and buying something OF value. Alta
late hour, after the clouds and darkness
seemed to break away, with much hand
shaking and well wishing, the guests began
to depart.
John c. Brsndle, native OF Germany,
enigrated 10 America at the age of nineteen.
He settled in Dauphin county, Pa, where he
married Eve Slime lovely Christian lady.
To them were born eleven children, OF whom
Daniel, our worthy groom of fifty years, is
second son. Born in 1909, at
six years OF age, with father
and mother he was taken to Berkeley county.
Va, residing there until the death OF his
mother which occurred 10 1922. After bis
mothers death he was sent back to Burbs
county, Pa, where be lived until the yesr
1892, when he started for Ohio. arriving in
this state, Clark county, Moorefeli town.
ship, the 18th day of July.
Oct. 29, 1885, he WAS married to Mary
Horgsdine, q worthy orphan girl, by Rev.
Saul Henkle. Mrs. Samuel Brande, ne
Hargsdine, was born IN Clark county, Moore
field township, Dec. 2s, 1878 She has lived
oil her life, with the exception Of one year.
within sight Of her birthplace. She is a most
worthy Christian woman aud kind and al
tectionate mother. Six children are the fruits
OF their union. Oae, the oldest, has crossed
the dark river Of death; five are still living.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brandle are classed
among the Oldest residents of the coup-
ty, and are highly respected and honored
by all who know them. Having always
lived exemplary christians, theirs is an ex-
ample tor the young who wish to live but
have dread ot growing old. But old age,
trlghtful ~ il may be 10 those who view il
altar of, has no terrors to those who see it
near, tor experience proves that it abounds
with consultations and even delights. We
therefore look with pleasure on this aged
couple, whose Illuminated faces and hoary
heads resemble one Of those pleasant days in
winter, so common in this climate, when a
bright sun darts its beams on pure field OF
snow. Welcome the snow for it is the en-
olem Of peace and Of rest. 1t is but = tenn
poral crown, which shall isll at the gates OF
paradise 10 replaced by a brighter and
better.