Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-15


dines were observed in his city Friday.
One of the family gatherings was an
outing and picnic; the other reunion
in the home of the old folks. Those
who celebrated their half century of
married life were Mr. and Mrs. John IA.
Montgomery. 210 East Webster street,
ana Nh and Mrs. r. j. Downs. sO4 East
state street.
Montgomery Family at Park.
About 100 relatives ana friends, some
Of whom came long distances, cele-
bra,ed the anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs.
Montgomery at Riverview park with
dinner at noon and u family reunion
during the afternoon. Three of Mr..
and Mrs. Montgomery $ four children
We're present, togethed with near rel
atives from both sides Of the house.
Disregartiing the warning that no pres
enJs would BE accepted. the children
presented MIR. and Mrs. Montgomery
with purse Nof gold. Mr.. and Mrs
Montgomery are former old residents
of Taylor township. During the last
fourteen Years they have lived in this
city.
Married in Indiana.
Mr. Montgomery is a native of Indi
ana. He was born June - 1910. Mrs
Montgomery maiden name was Gym
thia Graham. She was born IN Lee
county. Iewa. but she became the wife
Of Mr.. Montgomery in Saint Joseph
county, Indiana. Aug. IA, 1864. Two
years later they moved to Iowa and
settled on a farm seven miles north OF
the city. in Taylor township. Since
they left the farm they have lived in
this city. Mr.. Montgomery is "A and
Mrs. Montgomery is two Years his
Junior. Both are in fairly good health.
Relatives at Anniversary.
OF the four children, w 5. Montgom-
cry, of Taylor township; Mrs. Esther
keefer. of Conrad. and Mrs. Zadie
keefer. Of this city. were at the cele-
bration. The third daughter, Mrs. Kate
Moler, of Arcola. Tex. could not be
present. Mr.. and Mrs. Montgomery
have eighteen grandchildren. most of
whom came with their parents.
Relatives OF Mrs Montgomery who
came from a distance were sister,
Mrs. Leah Mcclellan. of Rolling Prai-
RE, Ind; and Mr.. and Mrs. c. d. VIII
cox, Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Cornell, of
Mitchell, S. D.; Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson
Reed. Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Reed and
family. Mr.. ard Mrs. Rank Reed, and
Mrs. Mona Eealy, all Of Lohrville; ana
Mrs. Effie Couchman, of Three Oaks
Mich. nieces and nephews
brother and two sisters of Mr.
Montgomery were among the out Of
town guests They were Stephen Mont
somery and Mrs. Sarah Nickersou, of
Beaman, and Mrs. August Rasmus,' of
Conrad. The other guests included
many more distant relatives from
nearby towns.
Mr.. and Mrs. Downs Celebrate.
A company Of relatives helped Mr..
and Mrs. Downs celebrate their ami
versary at the Downs home in the
evening. Dinner was served at s
O'Clock. and afterwards the family en-
joyed a happy reunion. OF the six chill
dren four were present. The children
united in giving their parents a purse
of SIS in gold. Other guests brought
many nice gifts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Downs were former
Wisconsin people. They We're married
at Bethel, Wis, Aug. IA, 1864. Mrs.
Downs was Mary ]. Sheriff. before her
marriage. She was born at, Galena, H.,
and Mr.. Downs was born at Milford,
Del. Mr.. Downs is "a and his wife
is II. They have lived in the state
fifty nine years, and IN the city eight
years. Mr.. Downs is a civil war vet
eran. having served three years in the
Fifth Iowa infantry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Downs family of chill
dren consist of Edwards Downs. of
White City; Mrs. George Rinehart. of
this city; James Downs, of Des Monies:
Mrs. j. A. Scott, of Seymour; Mrs E.
l.. Toombs, of Tama; and T. NJ Downs,
of Guthrie Center. All were there ex-
cepting Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Downs, and
T. NJ. Downs. Mr.. W. Wikuff, of
Galesburg. H.. was another out Of
town guest.