The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-11-13
THEIR SILVER WEDDING.
Rev. j. 9. Wertz and Miss Martha v.
Houseal Married in Newberry 25
Years Ago.


the parties concerned have many re-
latives and friends. Mrs. Wertz Is
the daughter of the late w. w. Hon.
seal and the sister of Mr.. VIM. P.
l1ouseal and DR.. w. G. Houscal and
married III this city. Rev. Mr.. Wertz
is an alumnus Of Ncwbcrly college
and spent one year Of his college life
in Ncwbcrry graduating in 1873. He,
too, has many relatives in Ncwberry.
The Helrad and News wishes the
happy young couple may have many
more joyous anniversaries and go on
beyond the bolden doing good and
making the world better for their
having lived in it.
China Grove, N. c., Nov. 1.-At
Newberry, S. c., November /, 1881,
Miss Martha Virginia Houseal be-
came the wife Of Rev. Joseph Quincy
Wertz. Today at the parsonage at
this place they celebrated their Sill
vcr Wedding.
At 10 n. NJ. the people from The
congregations of the charge began
gathering and soon the house and
yard were filled with friends who
came to participate with their pas
tor and his wife and family in this
happy occasion.
At the noon hour Mr.. Winecoff Of
Center Grove congregation, made an
address in behalf of the people of the
charge, extending their congratula-
tions, love and best wishes. Pastor
Wertz responded expressing to his
people his hearts pleasure in the ser
vice and association Of an apprecia-
tive people among whom he has labor
ed for nearly eleven years.
A large table was prepared in the.
yard and literally weighted down with
good things to tempt and to satisfy
the appetite.
The Center Grove congregation
presented purse Of silver dollar
! for each year of their married life
and the Lutheran Chapel congrega-
ton handsome set of silvcrware. Be-
sides these congregational gifts many
| friends present bestowed individual
gifts.
After full day of social festivities
the good people departed bcspcaking
and praying Gods richest blessings
to abide upon their beloved pastor
and all his people and interests.
From to IL. p. m. reception was
held in the parsonage for specially in
| vited guests.
The house was beautifully and
tastefully decorated for the occasion.
The parlor was given a green and
white effect with it's decorations of
frens. ivy, chrysanthcmums and ger
aniums. Over the door in silver let
! tering with white background was the
design: an. V. II. 1981-100G j. @.
w"
The living room was decorated with
autumn leaves. In the hall was erect
ed a lovely arch Of evergreen and
flowers. The dining hall was trim
med in pink and white with a large
silver bell suspended over the table.
At the door the guests were receiv-
ed by Misses Lillian Wertz and Mag
gle Holshouser and the PASTORS two
sons, Joseph Quincy j., and Augustus
Houseal. At the table Misses Viola
Wertz, Pearl Holshouser and Vivian
Cline presided.
The guests present were Rev. and
Mrs. G. B. Miller, Rev. and Mrs. D. r.
Offman, DR.. and Mrs. G.. A. Ramsaur,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Bostian, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. M. Hanna, DR.. and Mrs. J.
B. Gather, Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Bost,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Tbom, Mrs. Fan
ME Corriher, Mrs. g. A. Bostian, Of
China Grove, Mrs. A. w. Winecoff,
Of Salisbury, Rev. f. l.. Ritchie, Of
Spencer.
There was varied and beautiful
display Of valuable and useful pres
ents. Besides articles Of silver, silver
coin, silver certificates and one draft
for five silver dollars were seen in
the collection Of gifts. A large bum
die Of letters from friends bearing ex-
pressions Of congratulation, love and
commentator is also treasured as
among the most precious Of remcm-
brances Of the occasion.