The Ordway new era., 1916-02-25
Golden Wedding is
Celebrated Tuesday

On Tuesday evening of this week,
February %. at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest w. Downey occurred one
of the most delightful social events
season. The occasion was the cele-
bration of the Golden Wedding" of
Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben Downey, the
honored parents Of Messrs T. Ed
Downey. James E. Downey and Ern-
est.W. Downey. well known and high
Ily respected citizens of Ordway for
many years. The home was taste
fully decorated in colors of white and
gold and took on the Golden We'd
ding appearance in reality. At s
O'Clock the venerable couple sur
rounded by their sons. grandchildren
and friends, reenacted the incident
that made them husband and wife at
Grand Prairie, Illinois, fifty years
ago.
The Golden Wedding" ceremony
was performed by Rev. Preston of
Pueblo, who for years was pastor of
the Christian church, attended by the
Downey family when they lived at
Mound City, Missouri. 1t was fol-
lowed with prayer by Rev. M. v.
Roberts, pastor of the Christian
church at Ordway.
! After congratulations an elegant
buffet luncheon was served by Mes
danes T. Ed Downey, James E. Dow
ney and Ernest w. Downey, after
which the following toasts were
given:
"Marriage"-Chas. C. Woodbridge.
''The Bride"-Perry Behymer.
1.-THE Home"-Mrs. M. v. Roberts.
/ Mrs. Preston. wife of Rev. Preston,
delightfully."- rendered song, entitled
"My Love for Thee" composed and
set to music by the singer especially
for the occasion.
Many beautiful presents and let
ters of love and congratulations from
friends in Illinois, Missouri, New
York, Colorado and other states were
received by Mr.. and Mrs. Downey.
and many happy returns of the we'd
ding anniversary of Father and Moth
ler Downey is the wish of their nu-
imerous friends everywhere.
The guests were:
! Rev. and Mrs. M. v. Roberts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Behymer.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Woodbridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Gallavan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Rohl.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Bartlett.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Griffin.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Ward.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Wittenmeyer.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Schlennegger.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Broadbent.
Mrs. A. F. Enyart.
Miss Susie Adams.
The above mentioned were all of
Ordway. and out of town guests were:
Rev. and Mrs. r. B. Preston of Pu-
eblo
Miss Ophie Lantz of Rocky Ford.
Relatives were the three sons, T..
Ed Downey, James e. Downey and e.
wv. Downey with their wives and chill
dren, Kenneth. Isabella, Margaret, T..
Ed Jr., Mildred and Ruby Arion. Mr..
and Mrs Reuben Downey's daughter,
the only other member of their fam
lily, is in New York and could not be
here In company with her husband
she visited her parents short time
before they came out to Ordway at
the family home In Mound City, Mo.
The following song was written by
Mrs. R. B. Preston of Pueblo. in hon
lor of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Downey's
golden wedding. The song is sung to
the air of "The Perfect Day"
My Love For Thee
What tho the years are passing by
And our hair is silver gray,
'Tis fifty years ago today
Since you and l were wed.
And tho sometimes the way be dark
Your love has cheered me on,
Tho time its change has wrought in us
You're dearer now than then.
When comes misfortune in my path
And weary is my day,
Your bright and happy face
lis there to drive the clouds awsy.
And tho your cheeks may pale and
| fade
Your eyes may loose their glow,
But will ne'r forget the maid
| courted long ago.
Chorus
My love for thee, NY love for thee