The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-30
IN A GOLDEN WEDDING FEAST.
UNUSUALLY HAPPY PARTY HELD
LAST NIGHT AT STANDARD
HALL.
ANOTHER ONE AT NEWPORT.
September, 1916, Seems to Have Been
Auspicious for Subjects OF
Hymen.


manntraut, ST., then youth of TWEEN
ty-three, welded Miss Katherine Wan
namaker at the interesting age of
nineteen. Last night this event was
commemorated with festivities as joy
Gus as those which attended the unit.
ing of the hands and hearts of these
two people half century ago. Fifty
years work wondrous changes in some
cases, but in this instance the only
change that the venerable couple ex
perienced, they witnessed in the faces
of those who pressed forward to grasp
their hands and congratulate them,
not upon the future in store for them,
but upon the past they had created.
There is ring of sincerity in the
congratulations extended to brides
and grooms of fifty years standing
that novices can scarcely expect. So,
while Mr.. and Mrs. Ehrmanntraut
shook hands with people unborn when
they began life together, yet they must
have fondly recalled the fiattering
hopes for their future expressed by
those nearest and dearest in the
fatherland.
The golden wedding was celebrated at
Standard hall, Jackson and Eighth
SlTCClS.s II U00Q0Q d nall TO dCCOQIQO-
date the guests. There were at least 200
of them, and a large proportion Of these
were relatives. They began to assem-
bic before 8 p. m. The order of the
evening was a reception, r banquet
and dancing. The banquet was served
In the commodiouS hall, which was
none too large to accommodate the ta-
bles. Mr.. and Mrs. Ehrmanntraut oc-
cupied the central seats at the cross
table at the end Of the hall. Suspended
over the venerable couple was a bell
fashioned of vari-coIored autumn
leaves, bearing on its opposite sides
the. floral inscriptions '1S46-I896" On
either side of the father and mother
sat their children and grandchildren.
There are nine of them, seven boys
and two girls, though the "seven boys"
may be said to have matured.
[ 1t was a notable family reunion, all
T the sons and daughters being present.
There were Mrs. Anton Roessler, of
this city, and Miss Katherine Ehr-
manntraut, and Charles, Peter Jacob,
Henry, William, John and Joseph Ehr-
manntraut, Jr. John Ehrmanntraut
came all the way from Sandon, Brit
ish Columbia, to witness the golden
wedding of his father and mother,
and thought nothing Of a journey in
such cause.
Music was furnished by members of
the Second Regiment band, and a
string band of six pieces the players
being the children of Jacob Miller, of
Minneapolis, who is a nephew Of Jo-
seph Ehrmanntraut, ST.
1t was In the fullest sense of the word the
nftleth anniversary OF the wedding Of MI. and
Mrs. Joseph Ehrmanntraut, as they were not
only married on Sept 20, 1885, but on a
Tuesday. They came to this country thirty
years ago. After spending few months in
New York state they took up their residence
In Carver county, Minnesota, where they re-
manned for six years. Then they came to ST.
Paul, in 1872 where they have lived ever
since
The wedding gifts were rich and plentiful.
Two large tables were completely covered
with golden array. There were gold spoons
innumerable and of all sizes and sorts gold
cake baskets, cups and saucers, fruit dishes.
salvers. and many other articles Of use and
ornament.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Huganin of Newport
celebrated their golden wedding Monday even
ing few OF their Oldest friends were pres
ent to congratulate them on their fifty years
OF welded life. COL G. R. Wilkinson also
made a short congratulatory address Re
freshments were served. and as special COM
piiment to the aged couple there was a sere-
made by the Newport Cornet band
Mrs: y: L. Lamprey, formerly president of
the st. Paul Infants Home Is preparing an
evenings entertainment for the benefit of the
home. The entertainment will be held Oct
10, IN Conover hall, and will include a number
pany DIS quartette, Miss Hopes orchestra
Mrs. Allen Kreiger Miss Anna Towle, Charles
c. Fairchild and Jason Edison Waite.
The young people of the First Baptist
church gave their annual social last evening
at the home of Mrs. Behnke, of Summit ave-
nue.. There was musical programme dur
ing the evening given by local talent, and
social good time was enjoyed refreshments
being served by the. young people at 10
n'n AGO firnr
Miss Hope, Miss Alcott. Harry George Percy
Churchill, Mrs. Hallowell Prof Titcomb and
others Mrs. Behnke was assisted In receiv-
ing by DIR. and Mrs. J. W. Conley Mr. and
Mrs. Stanton Mr. and Mrs G. W. Halloweli
Mrs George Biggs, Mrs. Titcomb Miss Wake
field, Miss Randell. In the dining room
were Mrs. Knox, Mrs. Wilson and Mrs.
Griggs. The rooms were decorated with
flowers and leaves, and the table was prettily
arranged.
Miss Johnson, of Virginia avenue. gives a
euchre party Thursday afternoon.
Miss Lillian Lamprey gave thimble bee
Monday afternoon.
Miss Greve OF Summit avenue. will be at
home Saturday afternoon for Mrs. and Miss
Rusk.
Mrs. Russell R. Dorr was at home infor-
mally Monday evening for her sister, Mrs.
Bryan, and niece, Miss Bryan. There was
ent.
The Young Mems League of the First NJ
E. Church gives social Monday evening in
the parlors Of the church., -
The social event of today viii be the mar
rage of Miss Mae Van Voorhees, daughter of
Mrs. Emma Van voorhees, to Charles Wallace
Braden, of Bradstreet's. The wedding takes
place at s O'Clock this evening in St. John
Episcopal church. the officiating CLERGYMAN
w. Won
Worries will be attended by Miss Josephine
Hungerford of Minneapolis, and a group Of
bridesmaids, and the best man for Mr.. Bra
den will be Harry Titcomb. After the cere-
mony large reception will be held at the
home of the brides aunt, Mrs Will Richard
son. Mr.. and Mrs. Braden will take short
wedding trip, their destination being so far
| profound secret from their many friends who
have tried in vain to discover their plans.
The marriage of Miss Mabel B. Kellogg to
Frederick w. Richardson, NJ. D., of Merriam
Park. took place Wednesday In Eau Claire.
Wis. Dr. and Mrs. Richardson arrived rome
last week, and will reside at $50 Prior avenue
The ceremony was performed at the home OF
| the brides sister, Mrs. o. F. Burlingame in
Eau Claire on the fifth anniversary of the
wedding OF Mr.. and Mrs. Buringame. After
wedding supper DR.. and Mrs. Richardson
left for Hudson. Wis, for a short visit with
relatives.
Miss Jennie Walter and John p. Newell,
were married yesterday morning in the
! Church of the ASSUMPTION. by Father Alfred
The bride was attended by Miss Walker OF
| Texas, and Alexander Walter assisted the
BRIDEGROOM. The bride wore silk and pearls
The ushers were w. j. Derrick and Peter
| Pusch. A wedding breakfast was served NJ
| the close of the ceremony to the relatives az
the young couple Mr. and Mrs. Newer nes VII; n,
| be at home after Now at 22S Plymouth ave-
| nue., Minneapolis.
Miss Margaret Brooke, Of Denver, and
! vi xnF ~.