Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-12-25
HOLD GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY.

Ml01nk NevleW Bays. MI. ana
Mrs. Al. Hits. among the early resi-
dents OF Milbank; celebrated the if
tieth anniversary Of their marriage at
their home in this city on December II.
Fifty years is . long time, but the fifty
years Of welded bliss does not seem
long to Mi. and Mrs. Hits, as they
glance back to the cold December day
in 1853 when they linked their lives and
fortunes for better or for worse. With
their children and grandchildren gath
cred about them to help celebrate the
occasion. Wednesday was truly a great
day for them, and one that will be
fresh in their memory during all the
remaining years Of their earthly sojourn.
Andrew Jackson Hits and Julia v.
Conner were both born in New York
state, and when yet quite young both
families moved to Kane county, ILL.,,
near Elgin, where they grew to man
hood and womanhood. They were mar
ried at Plato, ILL.,, December II, 1863.
In 1866 they moved to Winona county.
Mimi, and three years later, 1868, to
Fillmore county. Mimi. where they re-
NAMED until 1882, coming to Milbank,
Territory Of Dakota. on April 14th. of
that year. and in the fall Of the same
year moved to their present home and
have resided in Milbank continuously
since that time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hrs. Hits are the par
ents Of four children as follows:
(Anna) Mira Alfred Nelson. Minneapolis, MINI.
tHattie) Mrs. Alfred T. Horton. volga, S. D.,
[Ellenl Mrs. r. L, Nichol, Milbank. and Frank
Hilts. Pierre. s. d. The grand children are:
Florence. Alice. Harvey and Charles Nelson,
Minneapolis; Mary Michel. Milbank, and Amy
and Ralph Horton. Volga- Allthe daughters and
their husbands. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hits Of
Pierre. and all the grandchildren were present at
the celebration Wednesday. A notable thing in
connection with the married life Of this estimable
old couple is the fact that death has never entered
their family nor the families Of their children.
Other relatives and friends present at the golden
wedding were Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Hilts of Elk
ton. 8. D.. Mrs. David Hits of Winona, MINI.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. R. Hits of Deuel. county, Mr..
and Mrs. Gust Nelson Of Stockholm, and Rev. and
Mrs. W. j. Oldield Of this city.
At l o'clock a sumptuous turkey dir
was served which had been prepar-
ed by Frank Hits and wife, was served
by the four grandchildren. all neatly at
tired in white, Later in the day the
happy couple renewed their marriage
vows, Rev. w. j. Oldfield conducting
Q vcsy pretty ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hits were the recipients Of many fine
gifts, not the least of which was $50 in
gold as q gift from their children, and
also $40 in gold from other relatives,
and this money they have decided to
use in having their house wired and
electric lights installed. They were
kindly remembered by many old friends
and neighbors and Mr.. and Mrs. G. A.
Wood forwarded from California q box
of flowers which were used in decorat-
ing the home for the occasion. In the
evening the ladies Of the Benevolent
Society accompanied by their husbands
called in q body at the Hits home and
gave the happy party a very pleasant
surprise.
The occasion Of Wednesday was real
~ in the nature Of a triple celebration
it being the birthday anniversary of
Mrs. Nichol, and also the 18TH anniver-
sary Of! the marriage Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Nichol.