The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-11-07
GOLDEN WEDDING.

The celebration of the Golden
Wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. III. S
Marshall at their home near Clay
ton on Novemb Der the 5th, 1902, was
one of the most enjoyable social
gatherings that it has ever been
our pleasure to witness. This
grand old couple of pioneer settlers
of Obion County, known, loved and
respected by wide circle of friends
over the county, decided that after
fifty years of peaceful, happy mar
ried life, they would call together
their children, grandchildren, rela-
tives and friends, and renew the
ties of conjugal love which had so
long bound in sacred cords these
loving hearts. BY 9 a. m. the rela-
tives and friends began to gather
at this hospitable home and were
met by Uncle Nose and Aunt Mary
at the door with a smile and hearty
greeting of "glad to see you" that
made one feel that it was a genuine
heartfelt welcome. Uncle Nose
was dressed in a black cloth suit
and looked as sprightly as a young
man of forty, while the winters of
seventy two years had passed over
his head. Aunt Mary was dressed
in black silk with old gold trim
mings Both of this aged couple
still retain their good looks, and
have few of the turrowed cares of
life visible on their brows. The
house was soon filled to overflow
ing, and at high noon this bride
groom and bride, whose honeymoon
of fifty years had ripened into gold
en- colors, joined hands and marched
into the parlor, accompanied by
their walters, Mr.. and Mrs. ] H.
Mcdowell. Rev. G. H. Stigler,
their pastor, then delivered in a
very impressive manner the cere-
mony which caused tears to trickle
down the cheeks of their happy
children and even friends who de-
lighted to honor with their presence
at their golden wedding. Cere-
mony over, congratulations and
kisses were showered upon both
bride and bridegroom. Then all
repaired to the dining room and,
standing around two lengthy tables,
loaded down with magnificent
display of good things, benedic-
tion of praise and gratitude was
offered by Rev. T. F. Moore, of
Hickman, Ky, Mr.. and Mrs. H.
Buchanan, of Hickman, were seated
at the head of one Of these tables.
Their golden wedding had already
been celebrated, and was attended
by M. S. Marshall and wife. After
all had partaken OF this bountiful
repast, they repaired to the parlor,
where delightful music was furnish
ed at the piano by Misses Mamie
Marshall, Fannie Mcdowell and
Mrs. R. B. Marshall. After hours
of social pleasure one by one the
friends and relatives departed for
their homes, with many a "God
bless you for these grand old peo-
pie.
THE GUESTS.
Those present were: DR.. and
Mrs. T. E. Marshall, and children,
Misses Mamie, Roberta, Annie,
Ruth, Loulle and Robert and Earle
Marshall. Mr.. and Mrs. Pink Mar
shall and daughter, Una. Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Marshall and little
son, Edward. DR.. and Mrs. c. c.
Marshall and daughter, Georgia.
Miss Dora Marshall, Rev. and Mrs.
R. B. Marshall, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L.
Glover and daughter, Evangeline,
Herman Marshall, Mr.. and Mrs. j..
E. Cloar, Mr.. and Mrs. Josie Isbell,
D. F. Marshall, John Hudson, Ar
thur Cloar, Mr.. and Mrs. A. E.
DR.. and Mrs. F. M. Nc
Rec, Mr.. and Mrs. N. w. Hutchin-
son, Mr.. and Mrs. B. G. Glover,
Mr.. and Mrs H. Buchanan, Hick-
man, KY, Rev. and Mrs. T. F.
Moore, Hickman, KY, Mr.. and Mrs,
J. S. Moore, Clinton, Ky, Hon. and
Mrs. ]. H. Mcdowell and daughters,
Misses Frances and E1oise, Mrs.
Bette ]. Caldwell and daughter,