The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-10-16

iEF and Mrs. " M. III. ReSbe Ceie.
bTa'e the 25th AuMIVersafy of
their Marriage.

bTa'e the 25th Anniversary
their Marriage.
The 25th Wedding anniversary of Mr.. and MI
W. Fl. Beebe, Of this city. was the occasion Of
brilliant reception Monday evening. at the con
modous suburban residence of Hon. d. c. Coo
man. which was rendered for the occasion.
Over 500 invitations were issued, extendiI
over a dozen States, to which nearly One-half
the recipients responded by their presence. Will
letters ofregret were received from many resic
| ing abroad, who were unable to attend.
In receiving their guests. Mr.. and Mrs Bebe
were assisted by Mr. and Mrs. D. c. Goldman an
Mr.. and Mrs. Reeves. of Warren. the latter. tn
parents of Mrs. Bebee. As the guests arrived
they were presented by the ushers. Messrs ]. "
| Holcomb, II. A. Beaver. Chas. F. Day and Cha!
Leonard. Max Fishers Orchestra from Cleveland
was stationed in upper hall until lO:30, an
gave promenade concert until the reception wa
| over.
The dining facilities were perfect, tho elegan
| repast being under the direction of Mr.. Weisber
| ger, of the well known caterers Heyse W els
berger. of Cleveland. who. with six assistants
presided over the service of the superb collation.
consisting of eight relays to each of which forty
| three guests sat down. being ushered by Messrs
r. G. Beatty and E. L, Murfee.
dancing. which commenced at 1890. The orches
ira took its place in the southwest parlor anC
soon their enchanting strains sounded in swee
invitation to the happy assemblsge and the dane
ing began under the direction of Mr.. c. Ii. Coal
man. Ihe first quadrille was family affair
participated in by eight couples, representing
four generations Mr.. and Mrs. W Ii. Bebee, Mr.
Reeves and Miss Blanche Goodman, Mr.. and
Mrs ID. G. Goodman ana j. R. Lamb and wife.
The second set was composed of Z Fl Cool
man and wife. of this city Mr. Sholes and Miss
Gertrude Ranney. Mr.. Bolton and Miss Kate
Ranney. OF Cleveland, and Mr.. and Mrs A. D.
Knapp, after which the guests participated dd
Ei6itUn.
The large splendid mansion radiated in bright
splendor from the sea of light which emanated
from every department, bathing the scene In its
rich elbow diffusion. Owing to the large mum
ber of those desiring to attend. Hon d. Cool
man, who Is an uncle of Mr.. Bebee. rendered
the hospitality of his large and commodious
residence, the elegant accommodations afforded
by its spacious apartments admirably arran-
ged. rendering 1t among the most desirable
places for such a reception in the city. The
facilities thus afforded contributed largely to
the enjoyments of the occasion, greatly en-
HANGED by the assistance of Mr.. and Mrs. Cool
man IN receiving Gno guests.
kilograms of congratulatihns we're received
from Los Angeles, Seattle. Connecticut and from
Hon. Il. C. Ranney, of Cleveland, with number
Of others.
The event was one of the most notable in the
social annals Of the city and its luster will long
radiate through the circles Of high society II
brought together many friends from nsighbor-
ing places. who. uniting in congratulations to
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of the evening. were also privileged to greet
each other face to face. Many guests were
present from abroad. among whom we note the
following:
AKRoN-Vctor Schumacher, Chas. B. Ray.
mond. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred. w. Beebe, Ed and
Lew. Miller.
observation-disclosures John Ross, H. C.
Ranney, E. B. Thomas Misses Gertrude, Kate
and Nellie Ranney; Mr.. and Mrs T. S. Knight
Messrs. Fred. Sholes and S. C. Bolton.
WARREN-Misses Frank Hartzell, Lizzie
Baldwin, May and Hattie Jones. May Parsons
Mesdames Thomas Kinsman, Warren Packard
L. c. Jones; Mr.. and Mrs. John Reeves, Mr.
and Mrs. J. R. Lamb and son.
NILES-Mr. H. L. Mason, Misses Grace Ing
raham and Nellie Robbins; Mrs. Chas. Rob-
bins. Mr.. and Mrs. R. ]. Ingraham.
HUBBARD-Mr. Robert H. Jewell
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GARRETTSVILLE-Fred. Clements.
GIRARD-Mr. and Mrs. Geo. J. Garfield
Mrs. Virginia Crandon, Mrs. H. c. and C. E
Ewalt.
WICHITA, KAs.-Mrs. A. NJ. Curtiss.
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ended vet. Won have experieneed shadows Al
well as sunshine. as Won have wended your wa,
in YOUR earthly pilgrimage.
The world has changed, society has largely
changed since YOU entered upon your connubia
life One and another cf relatives and friend
have dropued ont of existence and even Azraep,
dark shadow has clouded YOUR own houfehold
awakening the sorest sensibilities of bereaycd
parental hearts. None escape the rasping vicis
situdes of this earthly life, and while YOU hay
not been exempt from the common lot of human
ity we rejoice that you have been brought 81
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