Warren sheaf., 1917-10-03
CELEBRATE THEIR
SILVER WEDDING
County Commissioners Carl r. Adolph-
son and Wife Are Pleasantly Sur
prised on 18th Anniversary of their
Marriage.

1uSc uuuDef OI nelSnDOfS ana
friends Of County Commissioner Carl
f. AdOlphson and wife surprised them
In very pleasant manner last Sunday
afternoon on the 25th anniversary of
their marriage. As one automobile af-
ter another rolled into their yard on
the beautiful and peaceful Sunday at
ternoon, Mr.. and Mrs. Adolphson began
to wonder what was up. but when they
saw the familiar faces of friends and
nelghbors as the visitors stepped out
OF the cars, they we're not bit scared
When all had assembled, Louis Lofgren
called the gathering to order just out
Side OF the house and in a few well
chosen words informed Mr. and Mrs.
Adolphson why the neighbors and
friends had come there, namely for the
purpose of honoring them on their sill
yer wedding. He next introduced J. p.
Mattson, of Warren, who in a short
talk called attention to some facts in
the career of Mr.. Adolphson from the
time when he as a poor and green old
country boy had come from Sweden 80
years ago. Mr.. Adolphson having spent
his first winter in America at the
MattsOn home in Warren. But though
poor, young Adolphson possessed
strong arms, plenty Of courage and an
abundance of good common sense, and
he went forth to make for himself an
honored career in life and he has sue
ceeded. But great deal Of credit for
his success is due to the good woman
he married and who has been his faith
I'll. companion in life during the past
% years. The ability, integrity, fair
ness and good common sense Of Mr..
Adolphson have been recognized by the
neighbors and the people in his COM
missioner district, who have twice
elected him as member Of the county
board, whose chairman he is at pres
ent. The green country boy from
anee and influence in county affairs,
thus proving that this free America
is 4 land of opportunity and that it is
possible for a poor old country boy to
rise and make something oE.s eff eff a.ssss- a.ssszas-
self In closing his address, dr.
Mattson, on behalf of the friends and
neighbors assembled, presented to Mr..
and Mrs. Adolphson, large number Of
beautiful articles of silver, covering
small table, and also a sum Of SIG in
money, which gifts he wished them to
accept as mement0es of their silver
wedding and as tokens of the love and
esteem in which they are held by their
friends Both Mr.. and Mrs. Adolphson
responded and expressed their heart
felt thanks
Mr. and Mrs. Adolphson were mar
ried at Minneapolis on Oct. 1, 1892.
Mrs. Adolphson's maiden name was
! Eiss Carrie Olson, her parents being
residents of Alma township. Mr.. and
Mrs. Charley Samson, Of Argyle, were
the witnesses at the wedding ceremony
of Mr.. and Mrs Adolphson S25 years
ago, and they also had the pleasure Of
being present at their silver widding.
The old mother of Mrs. Adolphson still
lives and graeed the occasion by her
presence.
The married life of Mr.. and Mrs.
Adolphson has been happy one and
has been blessed with five children,
whose names are as follows: Ida, Carl
Elmer. Edith and Clifford. The Oldest
son Carl, is in the draft age, and will
probably be called out to serve Uncle
Sam.
After living couple years in Mime
I apolis, Mr.. and Mrs. Adolphson, return
ed Marshall county in 1894, to make
7 for themselves home on farm II
town Of Alma, where they have live6
ever since. By hard labor and stric
= .onomy they have succeeded in devel
| oping fine farm and comfortable
home.
When the visitors departed all wish
Cd the honored couple continued sue
cess and Gods blessing in the future
and expressed the hope that they ma,
he with them to celebrate their COLDER
wedding.
To Leave on Long Auto Trip.
.rha following families intend t.