Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-09-22
Mr.. and rIrs. David Marsh's Golden
Wedding


As was announced in the PRESS. last
THURSDAY. Sept. 18th, Mr. and Mrs.
David Marsh, of Mason Hill, ceiebrat.
ed the fifJioth anniversary OF their
marriage The occasion which was the
event Of that section of the county in
many years, was largely attended,
about one hundred being in attend
ance, mostly relatives of Mrs. Marsh,
who congregated to do honor to the
very respected and loved couple. All
that dampencd the festive occasion
was the fact that Mr.. Marsh ia losing
his eyesighJ and can scarcely recOg-
nize any one near him. All deeply
sympathize with him and his objection.
ate wife in this sad attliction Al
though thus afflicted Mr.. Marsh is
cheerful and enjoyed The occasion as
though nothing was ailins him.
After The arrival of the guests and
until dinner not much transpired, but
hand shaking, visiting and talking
over old times, as there were many
Old-timers present the time was well
spent.
A large table was erected in the
orchard for the occasion and the table
fairly groaned with the weight Of good
things prepared and was beautifully
decorated with flowers. Two large
chairs, gifts of the children, were
placed at the head of the table for the
bride and groom to occupy. The bash
fGi groom and blushing bride were es-
cOrted to 4 position Immediately be-
hind the chairs, where a group Of re
latives and friends were assembled to
hear the words spoken by Rev. q. w
Faus. Mr.. James Thomas and wife
took their places on either side as they
did fifty years ago, when the Rev.
gentleman, in neat and well chosen
words Joined them together again,
closing with an appropriate prayer
At the close of the ceremony picture
was taken of the bridal party and
friends by Miss Emma Marsh, q grand
daughter.
Dinner now being ready the large
and merry party surrounded the feast
When all tables were filled, ''Praise
God from Whom all Blessings Flow"
led by Mrs o. b Ianuer, was sung
when Rev. Faus invoked the blessing
of God upon food and people.
After dinner congratulations were
heartily extended to bride and groom
and for two hours everybody enjoyed
themselves hugely. Old men and old
ladies forgot their age and became
young again. The Coded Rod was
pressed into service and everybody
wore a sprig as a bouquet, in honor of
the occasion and the gold standard
During the ceremony Mrs. Marsh wore
a wreath Of Golden Rod
IL would require too much time and
space to enqmerate the presents. Suf.
flee to say they were numerous and
costly, consisting Of gold, silver and
money of all descriptions, table linen,
and may other articles.
Those in attendance, not residents
Os Mason Hill, we noticed the follow
ing:
"A. Marsh, eldest son wife and three daugh-
ters, Wiliamsport, ThDs Marsh, wife and three
children, lives near the old homestead, Mason
Hill, Pa; Delbert, Whose wife died over a year
ago and two sons West Va; Wesley w, wife
and seven children, Mason Hill, Pa. and Miss
Nellie T., who lives at home to cheer her par
ents in their declining years, with her cheerful
and sunny disposition; Solomon Mix, ATTENDED
first wedding; Mrs. viii Mix, son, and two
daughters, Dubois, Pa; james Thomas and wife
(both attended first weddng) T. j. Shaffer, wife
and family, Bennezett, Pa; William Overturf,
wife and daughter, Mt. Pleasant, Pa; d. S.
johnson and wife, Grantonian, Pa; Mrs. J. r.
Russell and son, Medix Run, Pa. Mrs, Nancy
AMlA) DAFT, 'altehueu hISl WeuulhSE MIS- martina
Lupolc, sister of Mrs. NJ, attended first we'd
ding; Mrs. Lucy A. Miller, Dents Run, Pa; j.
NJ. English and wife, Castle Garden, Pa; Mrs
o. G. Thomson, Driftwood, Pa; c. j. Miller,
Huntey, Pa; Wesley Barr and wife, Sterling
Run, Pa; Chas E. Barr, wife and two children
Hustled Hill; 6. w. Faus, wife and daughter
Mrs o. L. Bailey, James Barr and Howard Fry
Sinnamah oning. A day of Joy for all, with
many good wishes and many good days for Mr..
and Mrs. Marsh, and may their last days be then
best days. JM.E.