Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-04
! COlDRl WEDDING
,JosepiE-E. and Catherine Lamm" Csiehrat"
an SuspiCious Event.

an Auspicious Event.
On June I'd, AID. 1886, Joseph L. and
Catherine VI. Lamme, of Bethel township, |
this county. reached their tiftieth marriage
anniversary. The event was celebrated III
a way that made impressions upon the
hearts of all who participated that Will
never be forgotten. No formal invitations
had been sent out, nor had there been any
intention upon the part of Mr.. and Mrs
Iamme at making the OCCASION anything .
like what it proved 10 be. a red letter day
i'm their history Considerable whispering
had been going on in school" however,
for few days past, and when the auSp
cinuS time came their cOzy tarm-home,
nestled in a veritable bed of roses and
blooming Shrubbery. on the hillside OF the
Mad river valley turnpike, two miles east "i
Midway, became densely populated by the
arrival of friends from every direction,
laden with baskets we'll filled" and queer
looking parcels which contained tokens of
friendship for the aged couple.
Among those present were eX-CommlS-
soner W. A. Lamme, brother of Joseph r.;
ID. NJ. Burns, Springfield township treasurer.
brother of Mrs. Lamme; +. \. Carver, OF
Springfield. Many were deprived of par
ticipating In this enjoyable occasion. by
sickness in some cases and death IN another.
These facts tended to lessen enjoyment,
As did the absence of the SONS John w. and
Gustave b.. who are nicely located at hla-
watha. Kansas. 1t should also be stated
that the nearly total blindness of Mrs.
I.amme was the cause of much regret, but
while unable to look upon the faces OF her
loved ones, including grandchildren and
great grandchildren. her remarkable mem-
ory and acute hearing, made it possible to
name any person addressing her.
The time sped rapidly and pleasantly,
listening to this group and that telling of
| the days of yore" The very chairs used
| by Mr.. and Mrs Lamme at their wedding
fifty years ago. and the identical platter
upon which the turkey was served. put in
their appearance as large as life and twice
a natural.
| Many will remember this home as being
the first in the ueighborhood to open doors
and hearts to the early recruits Of the war
of 10" to %" as well As furnish
ing her quota of men to pre-
rye and protect our country
and homes. 1t was here that the boys"
were ever welcome, and received many
special favors. Everything was done by
these persons that was possible To add to
the comfort of the boys in blue from the
first call to arms until the close of the war
The Methodist Episcopal has been the
church of their choice, and it can truly be
said. they have been a credit to the same,
ever faithful in attending upon their church
duties, and materially aiding in extending
its influence for good all these years.
About II IN the company were invited to
surround the festal board and partake of
the sumptuous repaSt prepared by the
daughters Salle Carver and Mnllie Hughes.
The afternoon was spent by some in social
chat. while others favored the assembly
with vocal and instrumental music. after
which a very appropriate address and
lprayer were made by the pastor, Rev. J. T..
Bail. Then followed congratulations and
the reading of a beautiful poem by Miss
Burns. FarewellS were said. and believing
that
| few more meeting days,
| A few more days apart.
And We shall celebrate the grace
| That made US one in ht art.
| The golden wedding day melted into
great eternity.