The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1914-11-04
FIFTY YEARS OF
MARRIED LIFE
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Schiller, of Near
De!oit, Celebrate Golden We'd
ding on October 9th.
RECEIVE MANY NICE PRESENTS
Couple Came to Denison in 1868 and
Soor Settled on Farm Near Deloit,
Where They Have Since Lived

Where They Have Since Lived
Deloit, Nov 3-(Specal to the Re-
view)-On Tuesday evening, October
9th, a merry party OF middle aged
people gathered at the home of Mr..
ana Mrs. Fred Schiller to help them
celebrate their golden wedding.
Fifty years previous this couple
took the marriage vow to love and
cherish each other as their compan-
ions through life. They have shared
each others joys and sorrows, and as
we looked upon this happy couple that
night, we could scarcely realize so
many years of toll and care had pass
ed since they took the vow to love,
honor and protect each other, as they
locked so young considering their
true ages.
About s O'Clock the guests arrived.
The parlor was brilliantly lighted and
decorated with garands of hallOW-
cen decorations, which made 4 beau
tiiul display. The flowers We're white
and pink carnations with fern leaves.
The evening was spent in visiting,
About 9 o'clock there We're some fav-
orite selections of Mr.. Schuler's sung.
with Mrs. Ralston at the piano. and
Rev. Ralston gave II select reading.
The groom of fifty years and his
BRIDE attended by James Mckim as
best man and Mrs. Alma Prentice as
bridesmaid. led by Rev. Ralston.
tot, n N1rc lanes
Mckim played the wedding march,
and took their places in the parlor,
where Rev. Ralston pronounced the
mock ceremony amid applause ana
laughter that reunited those two
hearts as one, and then came the
hearty congratulations and the best
wishes of many more years OF happy
welded life.
The groom was dressed in black,
while his bride wore a very pretty
dress OF white trimmed III lace. ana
each wore bouquet of white carna-
tons and fern leaves. May their JOY
never grow less and may their sor=
rows be few.
Following the ceremony came a
splendid and appetizing three course
lap supper, which was served by the
three daughters of Mr.. and Mrs.
Schiller. Mrs. Mae Campbell, of lava,
S. d., and Mrs. Alice Turner and Mrs.
Myrtle Myers, of Deloit. assisted by
Mrs. Laura Noakes The proof OF
the pudding is in the eating" and it is
unnecessary to say they did justice
to the delicious supper set before them
and greatly enjoyed it.
A number of nice presents were lett
as q token of their love and esteem.
We cannot name them all. therefore
we. do not attempt to name any. Inc
guests departed, wishing them many
more years Of happy married life.
Those present from distance
we're Mrs. Schuler's sister and nus
band, Mr.. and Mrs. S. Cokeley, of Nor
folk. Neb; their son, L.. n. scnuler
of Belden, Neb., and their daughter
Mrs. w L.. Campbell. OF Java. S. d.;
their friends Mrs. John Woolsoncroft,
OF Oregon: Mrs. +. p. Nixon. Mrs.
Bu1Iinton and Miss Della Hall, OF Den
isoIf Other friends were from Deloit
and vicinity, including Mr.. ana Mrs.
Bert Woodruff, OF near Denison.
Frederick Schuler was barn Oct. 2,
1874, in St Louis, Mo. Later, was a
resident of Galena. Ill. He was mar
ried Oct. 81, 1864 at Strawberry
Wis, to Miss liunice Grifien, vino was
born May II. lS47, in strawberry,
Wis. No wonder Mrs. Schiller looks
young. Having had such luscious
name for Il birthplace one would love
10 linger upon past pleasant memo
ries.
Eight children were born to this
union. Their eldest, Charles Almond.
horn May 3. 1866. died in June. 1866
n, Strawberry. Wis. Those living are
j. E.. Schiller. OF Belden, Neb.; l.. A.
Schuler, OF Chickasha. Okla; l.. +.
Schuler. OF Belden. Neb.; Mrs. w. r..
Campbell, of Java, $. d.: Lewis
Schuler. of Edison. Canada; Mrs. Alice
Turner and Mrs. Myrtle Myers. oil De-
lott. All were present al the golden
wedding except their sons, AL. ED ana
Lewis, as commonly known. VINO
were unable to be present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Schuler came to Den
ison. Iowa, Oct. q. 1865. and settled
on the old home farm near Deloit,
where they have since resided. Mr..
Schuler chose farming as his occupa-
lion and has been among the most
Crawford county. where he and his
helpmate have made lovely home
and gained the love and respect OF all
who know them. MIR. Schiller learned
10 master vocal music in his young
days and has been able to assist ms
children and others along that line. IN
the writer's girihood days he had
singing class in Deloit and made
fine instructor. Being one OF those
pupils we learned some OF the rudl-
meuts of music, which has been bene-
fetal to us all during life. MI Schulz
or still loves music as dearly as ever
aud acts as choir leader at the Nj. +.
church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Schulcr have eighteen
grandchildren who, with their chill
dren, relatives and friends, will ever
revere their memory.
Judging from the enthusiasm on the
al 10 nvinanf that the