Gilpin observer., 1911-07-13
srRoEHLE GOLDEN WEDDING.

On Wednesday afternoon and even
ing Mr.. and Mrs. George Stroehle of
Black Hawk, celebrated the fiftieth
anniversary of their marriage.
The celebration began about five
o'clock in the afternoon and contin-
ued until eleven at night. About
thirty people, including the immediate
relatives and few intimate friends,
sat down to an elaborate, and care
fully prepared wedding dinner at just
six o'clock The preparation of this
dinner must be largely credited to
Mrs. John Stroehle, who certainly
had not overlooked anything in the
way of good things to- eat, and to
Mrs. Huntington, and her daughter,
Miss Helen. and Mrs. Kofford. 1t
was after seven when the guests re-
tired to the lawn to greet and well
come those who came later.
The lawn was beautifully illuminat-
ed with electric lights and made
comfortable with hundred or more
chairs, and several tables, borrowed
from the lodge rooms.
From seven thirty until nine a
steady stream of well-wishers, friends,
neighbors, and lodge brothers Of Mr..
Stroehle, was pouring in to congrat-
ulate the bride and groom of seventy
or more summers and winters. The
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for all and friends and neighbors
spent several very happy hours to-
gether, talking of events past and
present. During the course of the
evening everyone was again served
to tasty luncheon on the lawn.
About ten thirty the Reverend Ben
jamin Eitelgeorge. of Denver, called
this jolly company to order, and gave
a brief history of the family. Then
he introduced Mr.. Seright, who gave
toast to Mr.. and Mrs. Stroehle as
citizens of Black Hawk. Many COM
mendable things were brought to
light. the speaker dwelling especially
on their sterling qualities of char
acter, which are essential to good
citizenship. Mr.. Fullerton spoke next.
His speech was retrospective, going
back to the struggle of '61 when he
and Mr.. Stroehle were comrades. But
since love and war are not foreign
to each other, his remarks were most
apropos. Reverend Eitelgeorge follow
ed. speaking briefly of his acquaint-
ance with Mr.. and Mrs. sStroehle
during the last three years. and then
read the following toast which he
composed in the few moments just
before dinner:
Back in the days of toll and strife
In the spring of '61-
George was counting Mary;
And it wasn't just for fun.
Said George Il want to make a home
With you as 'meine frau "
What Mary said was never told,
But they are married now.
That youthful, loving pair;
Now fifty years has passed between
Time marks with silvery hair.
That youthful pair came westward
, soon
To skies of Azure blue;
Twas mines and gold that lured ther
here
But love came with them, too.
Their home was blessed with child
ren. ten
Five daughters and five sons:
Most happy George and Mary were
/ With those ten little ones.
But oh, the cruel hand of fate
1t strikes both great and small;
From out that happy company
But three remain,-that's all.
The rest have long since gone above
To share eternal joys:
Perhaps they're thinking of us now
Those happy girls and boys.
Thank God hope is left to us
That If We do our best
We shall be reunited;
! And together we shall rest.
Friends. we congratulate you now
And wish you Joy untold;
That bond that held for fifty years,
Forever may II hold.