The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1920-07-22
THOMAS HALL,
Secretary Of State.
SILVER WEDDING
OF THE BOHNHOFfS

OF human life ana service was cele.
brated at Chautauqua Park on Tues
day, July 20. 1920. when the German
Lutheran congregations of Sanborn
Oriska, Zion, Cooperstown and Valley
City gathered in honor Of the silver
wedding anniversary of Rev. and Mrs
J. F. L. Bohnhof also in appreciation
of their twenty-five years of devoted
service among them.
The weather wa ideal and the large
crowd arrived early and were seated
in the auditorium when DR.. and Mrs
Pray arrived in their auto bringing
the, honored guests whom they had
invited to a picnic lunch. The sight
of so many cars and the presence of
the Valley City Municipal band sprung
the surprise which was complete. A
bouquet was presented to Mrs. Bonn
hoff and spray of flowers pinned on
Rev. Bohnhoff's coat, then the bridal
party entered the auditorium led by
Rev. William Schmidt who had mar
ried them twenty-five years before
and accompanied by their daughter
Evelyn and two sons Lawrence and Ed
win. After a short band concert fol-
lowed by very pleasing solo by Rev.
w. o. Graf of Casselton, Rev. Schmidt
again performed the marriage service
and in a few we'll chosen words con-
graduated them upon their silver
wedding and upon their devotion to
their life work.
Rev. Graf whose capable offices as
platform manager left nothing to be
desired then announced that photo
grapher was waiting to take picture
of the gathering after which dinner
prepared by the ladies' aids of
the congregation would be served.
It is unnecessary to elaborate upon
that dinner more than to say that
there was an abundance of all good
things and the words fried chicken
gives the key note to the whole repast
which was fittingly completed with ice
cream and all kinds Of delicious cakes.
The band furnished music through
the dinner hour until one of the la
dies of the committee came out and
called them in to beautifully laden
table. Returning to the auditorium
the following program was carried
out, each speaker in turn paying tri-
butte to the character of Rev. BONN
hoff as each knew him best, as pastor
Or friend. j.
Vocal Solo-Rev. w. O. Graf.
Address-Rev. VIM. Schmidt, d. D. ,
Address-Dr. E. A. Pray.
Piano Duet-Miss Schultz and Mrs.
Amundson.
Address-Mayor A, G. Bonhus.
Address-Rev. Elster.
Reading-Sign Of the Cross-Miss
Dorothy Jagd.
Address-Ex-M Mayor I. J. Moe.
The musical selections and the read
ing by Miss Jagd were greatly enjby-
ed but the browning event OF the day
came when Mr.. Fred Bartz- stepped
forward and in happily chosen words
presented the bride and groom, as a
token of the esteem of their people
with bulky package which upon be-
ing opened proved to be a complete
silver service of beautiful design, and
envelopes containing $4O0 in cash.
So many surprises in one day had
left Rev. Bohnhoff in an almost
speeches. condition, however he did
say great deal in a few words and
every word was from heart full Of
gratitude to and affection for his peo-
pie and his friends. A vocal solo by
Miss Florence Hedstrum, accompanied
by Miss Josephine Wright, made a
hitting ending to a perfect day.
The guests from outside were: Rev.
VIM. Schmidt, D. D.. Lutheran Semin-
ary, st. Paul; Rev. H. Elster, and
family, Enderlin; Rev. H. Hummel.
and family, Litchville; Rev. w. O..
Graf, Casselton; Rev. and Mrs. Lech-
ner, accompanied by mother and sis
ter, Chaffee; Miss NJ. Talbot, Cassel-
ton; Mr.. T. r. Martin and family, Leo
nard: Miss Lydia Keller, Mercer; Mr..
John Bohnhoff, Elizabeth, ILL.,. father
of Rev. Bohnhoff.
The Times-Record joins with the
many friends and neighbors Of Rev.
and Mrs. Bohnhof in extending to
them our hearty congratulations and
best wishes for many long and happy
years to come.