Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-03-24
Silver Wedding.

The residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. J. E.,
jerks on Third street was crowded by
friends Thursday evening in honor of
the twonty-fifth anniversary Of the mar
riage Of that highly respected couple.
There was a profusion of handsome
presents, an abundance of delicious re-
freshments, and not the least scarcity of
the genuine enjoyment which the people
of Devils Lake are noted for on all social
occasions. Tho quarter centennial cele-
bratlon of so important an event must
surely bring many pleasant memories Of
the past, MIR. and Mrs. jerks were mar
ried In 1863, and the day after the we'd
ding the groom who, in 1861, had en-
rolled his name among the millions who
laid their lives upon their country's al
tar, went to his command. His honey.
moon was on the battleields of the south;
the BRIDES in the loyal state Of Mime
sofa for three long weary years in anx-
ious waiting for his return and prayerful
hopefulness Of his safety. This is a price,
less heirloom for the family of interest
ing children now growing. 10 maturity,
and a treasured solace for the declining
years Of the happy parents.
The presents brought in by the rela-
tives and friends Thursday evening were
all Of the regulation silver wedding kind.
MI. and bfrs. Whippls, half a dozen silver knives
and forks; supt. and Mrs. O.. H. jerks, silver water
pitcher; q complete and very handsome silver tea sst
by Mr.. and Mrs. J. f. Watt, Nr. and Mrs. John A..
Percival, Mr.. and Mrs. ". A. Hamilton, Major and
Mrs. I. 8. Benhsm, DR.. and Mrs. Psrcival, Mr.. aud
Mrs. 9. W. Kelley, Mr. and Nrs. Fred Fox, Mr.. and
Mrs. R. L. Cleveland, DR.. and Mrs. Camp, Mr.. and
Mr.. e. Van Dussn, BIZ. and un. Rasmusson, Mr.. and
Nrs. WI. South, ". E. H.gbse and mother, s. F.
Thompson and J. B. Eaton; silver salt and pepper
cruit, MI. and Mrs. 7. c. Lapham; silver spoonholdsr.
Mr.. and Mrs. 9. NJ. Fisher; silyer.mounted plush han.
ner, Dir. and Mrs. I. I. p. Stasde; silver pickle caster,
Mr.. and Mrs. Tlos. Cordner and Mr. and Mis-. Budde;
silver thinble, Master Carl Cleveland: silver pickle
caster, Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Carruthers and Mr.. and Blrs.
Robt. Cairns; silver nut cracker and nut picks, Mr..
aud Dlrs. Chas. Springer; quarter dozen silver table,
spoons, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Roberts; silver pickle dish,
Mr.. aud Mrs. WIN. Hurst; silver cake basket, Mrs.
Hollister and Mr.. and Mis-. Cameron; silver sugar
spoon, Mr.. and Mrs. W. W. wishart; silver salad fork'
MIR. and Ars. ID. U. Hansbrough.
The presents made q handsome dis
play. They were presented to Mr.. and
Mrs. jerks by Rev. 7. G. Lapham, who
addressed the guests briefly on the sub
lime happiness i'll a long life Of matri-
mony. Mr.. jerks responded, thanking
his friends heartily for their kindness
and calling attention to the nude con-
dition of his head as d proof of his matri-
monial fortitudc.
Following is a list Of those present:
Mr.. and Mrs. c. ". Kelley, Mr.. and Mrs. RI i. Cleve.
land, Mr.. and Mrs. 7. G. Lapham, Dir. and Mira. G. II.
jerks, Mr.. and Mrs. '. J. South, Mr.. and Mn. Emery
Van Duson, Mr.. and Mrs. Vim. Hurst. Mr.. aud Mrs.
W.. A. Hamilton, Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Carruthers, Mr..
aud Mrs, Albert Roberts, Dir. and Mrs. Thos. Cordner,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Fox, Mr.. and Mrs. J. I. Watt, DR..
aud Mrs. Perclval, Mr. aud 1Irs. Ell. P. staede, +. NJ.
jerks and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. w. W. Wishart, Dir.
and Mrs. u. c. Hansbrough, ". E. Higbee and mother,
Mrs. H%olllster, Mrs. Cameron, Mrs. Springer, Mrs.
J. A. Camp, Mrs. J. A. Perclval, Mrs. NJ. O Camp. Mrs.
7. s. Dcnlam, Mrs. Robt. Cairns, bliss Webster and
Mr.. j. Il. Eaton.
a CARD.
To our friends who attended and those
who contributed to the purchase of the
many valuable articles presented to us
on our twenty fifth wedding anniver-
sary last evening, we tender our COM
plimonts and sincere good wishes, and
hope that you who haYe not yet reached
your twenty fifth year OF married happi-
ness may live to SEQ your golden we'd
ding, and to you who are not married,
| do SO at once. and ma you live to cele-
brate both. is II sincere wish.
MIR. AND Mrs. J. F.. jerks.