The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-04-28
VOLUME II.
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF Welded LIFE
APPROPRIATELY CELEBRATED WEDNESDAY
Golden Anniversary Of MIR.
and Mrs. w. L. Johnston's
Marriage Notable.

The golden wedding at the W. L.
Johnston home is thing of the past.
It was good to be there. The festivities
of the occasion we're delight to all OF
the guests, and all went merry as
marriage bell, although the weather
was sdisagreeably inclement.
The four living sons, with their fam
lilies, together with the family OF one
deceased son, were chiefly responsible
for the affair. Formal invita- ions were
issued to the immediate relatives to
meet at the home on the fiftieth ami
versary, being April 2lst, to join with
the children in celebrating the occasion.
A royal feast was provided, at noon the
tables we're spread, and until midnigh t
the festal spirit held sway. AT 800 p.
M the Rev. 7. Il. johnson, brother OF
the bride, made brief address, read
an original poem and fitting passages of
scripture, offered prayer and made for
NAL presentation of the gifts, which
consisted of several gold coins, and
many valuable articles In gold, silver,
glass, linen and furniture. The friendly
greetings and congratulations, in per-
son and by letter, we're indeed most
joyous.
The descendants OF this happy, long
| lived couple are, four sons living, name
| ly: Emmett P. Johnston, who, with a
fine large family, resides on farm near
| Corsica, in Clarion county; Edward
Leason and Otis Howard, with their
families, residing in Reynoldsville;
Thomas Grant, deceased, whose family
reside at Waterson, Clarion county;
Robert Linn, with his wife, residing in
Akron, Ohio.
There are 2S living grandchildren,
and one great-grandchlld, a lovely
golden-headed boy, son OF Hugh and
Gertrude Hindman, OF Corsica, Pa.
1t is worthy of note that Mr.. John
ston's twin sister, Mrs. Margaret Hen
ry, wife Of John D. Henry, Of Leather
wood, was present; her husband also.
They are aged 10 years and have been
married 54 years. William L. Johnston
and Sarah e. johnson were married at
Leatherwood, Clarion county, Pa,
April 2lst, 1859, the Rev. Joseph Ma
teer, their pastor OF Leatherwood Pres
byterian church, officiating.
The follnuinr NJ nj, , a1 ,,na,,, ,uos ,ool
on this occasion by Rev. T. r. Johnson,
OF Edgington, Illinois:
| Honorable is marriage!-the saying is quite
old:
The relation, too, is ancient. we are told
In the book that tells the truth.
Human history begins when the man is all
When creations work is almost done,
Yet the man has no companion.
he named all creatures to him brought;
He found them mated-no one sought
In vain its kindred mate.
The maker saw that all was good,
Yesl even man, although he stood,
Mid other creatures, all alone.
And so God, wisely, then did plan
To make a helpmeet for the man,
Whose love should be his joy.
This gracious plan when carried out,
Relieved the man of every doubt
Conce; ming single blessedness.
hand divine, a heart of love,
Did wisdom and affection prove.
BY giving man wife.
he saw her face with brimming heart,
And aid Bone OF my bone my better part,
I She shall be called woman"
| N0doubt could be that he was mated;
I One fiesf are they the union consummated
Is ratified in heaven.
'Tis done by Him Wit from above,
Constitutes them one in love-
And places them In Eden.
Que man, one woman constitute the tie
OF marriage, binding till they die,
And sacred as their life.
In love united they shall live
And heavens blessing shall receive,
While walking hand in hand.