Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1898-08-24
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.
Many friends Congratulated Hon
w 1. Newell and wife upon the
Forty. fifth Anniversary of their
marriage.
On Friday evening large number OF
the friends of Ex-senator William L.
Newell and wife assembled at their hand
some residence to congratulate them
upon the forty-fifth anniversary of their
marriage. The house was Handsomely
illuminated and decorated and strings Of
chinese lanterns lit up the surrounding
| grounds. The guests commenced arriv-
ing about 8 o'clock and before nine the
spacious rooms and veranda were
crowded. A large number of very hand
some presents were received including
silver, glass and china, and all were dis
played upon tables upstairs. At 8
! o'clock the company was called to order
by Mr.. G. 81. Jenness, son-in-law of the
happy couple, who said, in substance
| "Forty-five years ago this evening
William Imley Newell, and Edith Stet-
ger, were united in the holy bonds of
matrimony in the City of Philadelphia,
by the Rev. Alexander Roach, an eminent
divine of that City. 1t is in commemora-
| ton of that event that their family and
friends meet here tonight to tender
their congratulations and hope that
many more years of happiness is still in
store for them. Forty-five years ago
they agreed to take each other, "for
better or for worse, in sickness, and in
health. till Death do them part" and |
know voice the feelings of all present
when [ say that we hope their final
parting will be long delayed. Forty
| five years is long period of time that
covers many changes aud events. and
when any woman, anywhere upon the
face of the earth, can live with any man
| for forty-fve years she must be an angel
and their marriage relations about right.
| who know them both well have a
right to say that there is no manlier
| man than William /. Newell, and no
Newell and when a son-in-law can say
that about his mother-in-law-the fam
lily relationship is all right. may add
them best, and that their friends are
one community. They are known and
respected 10 other places and in another
state that has conferred high honors
letters of regret received from those
living in distant localities who are
unable to be present, all testify to
their high regard for Mr.. and Mrs.
Newell, and they are with US in spirit
here tonight. Five children have been
born to these parents and four of them
are still living-Death having entered the
household but once in almost half
century. To you who have come to
tender them your congratulations at
this hour, bid you welcome in their
name to the hospitalities of their house."
Rev. F. L. Jewett, of Salem Church,
then, offered touching prayer, feelingly
alluding to the long and happy relation
ship, and wishing Gods blessing for the
remainder of Life's journey.
Rev. Arthur Z Douglass of the Baptist
Church spoke eloquently and appropria-
| tely upon the sacredness of the marriage
relation and home influence and rendered
his congratulations and best wishes as
I. follows al am glad to have the oppor-
| tunity to unite with this large company
of friends in the celebration of the Forty
| fifth anniversary of the marriage of Hon.
and Mrs. W. l. Newell. There is no re-
| lation more intimate and endearing and
but one more sacred and that is the
relation existing between each and his
God. 1t is certainly reason for congrat-
ulation that this most sacred relation
remains unbroken at the end of As years.
| There is abundant reason for thanks
giving to God that they have been thus
far spared to tread the pathway of life
| together. Many of us remember the un-
certain step with which ''for better or
VERSE;" we entered upon the duties of
married life. The step was taken JOY
fully, hopefully yet there was an element
ofuncertanity. We knew not what was
| in store for US. We hoped for success
yet we could not be sure. | am very sure
we all rejoice in the large degree of sue
cess and prosperity which it has been
their privilege to enjoy.
! can not doubt that all will unite
with me in wishing that the bonds Of love
may grow stronger as the years multip-
| ", and that they may be spared to enjoy
many more years together. God grant
| that the western horizon of lite may be
bright with hope and that their last
days may be their best"
| Miss Mary Spain, of Philadelphia,
then entertained the company with
several of her pleasing songs, after which
| the guests were served with abundant
refreshments. The company broke up
about midnight, and each individual
guest in departing wished the happy
host and hostess many more returns OF
their wedding anniversary. The guests
present were : Hon. Samuel HI. Kelley
and wife of Atlantic City, Miss Mary
Spain, of Philadelphia, Hon. Elias
Newell. brother Of Senator Newell, oi
Haleyville N. j. Edward A. Wilson,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Carton, Mrs. Towel
and Richard Towel, and Miss Laura
Adams of Absecon. Hon. l. G. Adams
and wife and the Miss Florence, Minnie
and Mabel Adams and Morton
Adams, of Linwood, Rev. F. l.. Jewett
wife and son, Rev. Arthur E. Douglass
and Mrs. Douglass, Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin
| +. Risley, Mr.. and Mrs. Preston B.
Adams, Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Adams. Mr..
and Mrs. J. E. Adams, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles E. Adams, Mrs. William q
Adams, Mr. and Mrs. OliverJ. Hammell,
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter B. Risley, Mrs.
David Fairbrothers Mr.. and Mrs. John P.
Ashmead, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Ireland,
Mrs. Josephine Weaver, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert l.. Race, Mr.. and Mrs. John F.
Ryon and son, Mr.. and Mrs. Pardon
Ryon, Mr.. and Mrs. James w. Ryon,
Mrs. Richard |. Risley and son, Mrs.
May Humphreys, Mrs. John B. Smith,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. L. Mcconnell, Mrs.
Roxie Risley, Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen d.
Pierce son and daughter.
All the members of the family were
present which included: Charles b,
Newell, Mr.. and Mrs. William 1. Newell
Jr., and daughter Hulda Champion
Newell. Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Collins,
Mr.. and Mrs. g. 81. Jenness son and
infant daughter, Edith Marguerite. -
Beheaded by a Flyer.
EGG HARBOR CITY, Aug. 21.-Ss-
bastian Welde, aged about 60 years, a
section foreman of the Pennsylvania
Railroad in this city for over forty years.
was instantly killed by the bridge train
at $40 yesterday morning ebout one
half mile below this city.
Mr.. Welde was on the track as usual
and stepped aside from an approaching
south-bound train and directly in front