Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-11-16
ARE Welded 90 YEARS
Mr.. and Mrs. Israel Stark Celebrate
Rare Event

A rare event occurred last Satur-
day, November IL, at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Israel Stark on East
Fourth street, this city, when they
celebrated their sixtieth wedding an
nlversary which was attended by a
large number of guests Of Abilene
and other places.
Sarah Lantz and Israel Stark were
united In wedlock at Wheatland, ILL.,,
Nov. IL, 1862. They remained In
Illinois till 1885 when they moved to
Kansas. settling In Dickinson county
where they have lived ever since.
For many years they were one OF
Dickinson cOunty's sturdy and In
dustrious farmers, passing through
many hardships incident to early
life In the west. A few years ago
they were compelled because OF age
and infirmity to retire from the farm
since which time they have lived In
Abilene. They are well known around
Abilene and held in high esteem by
all who enjoy their acquaintance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stark have reared
family of eight children who were
all present at the wedding ami
versary of their parents. The sons
are: Wallace, willard, Richard e.,
Reuben H., of Abilene, and Samuel
E.. Of Kansas City. The daughters:
Mrs. Clark OF Dexter, Kan, Mrs. Lou
Yeager Of Cedarvale, Kan, and Mrs.
Geo. Taylor of Herington.
A brief devotional service was
conducted by Rev. NJ G. Platz who
spoke Of the joys and trials attend
Ing the long journey Of the aged
couple and their wholesome influence
welded during that time and espec-
ally the abounding grace Of God sus-
tanning them through all the exper-
ences Of life.
Two grandsOns, Dr. Ernest Stark
md his brother Ted sang two beau
.iful duets, also Mr.. and Mrs. Ted
stark rendered selection. Readings
we're given by Mrs. e. G. Stark OF
Ia, and Miss Marion Stark
If Brazoria, Tex. Short talks were
made by Alvin Stark of BraZoria,
Texas and Mrs. Lou Yeager of Cedar
,ale, Kan. Grandma Stark respond
ID to these talks in a very touching
manner.
The aged couple were made the
recipients of two beautiful and COM
'ortable wicker chairs as an express
sion of affection on the part of the
lOnOrs, symbol Of deserved rest
after many years Of toll and anxiety
IN the part of the recipients. A
arge number Of flowers were also
presented.
Out Of town guests were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Isaac Lantz and children, Olive
md Lorrell of Naperville, H., Alvin
stark and daughter Marion of Bra
oria, Texas, Mr.. and Mrs. p. G.
stark of Waterloo, Ia, Mrs. II. Gish !,
f Kansas City; Frank Schaal of
Kan; s. e. Stark and wife
f Arkansas City, Kan, Mr.. and Mrs. .
!. II. Yeager and daughter Opal Of :
'edarvale, Kan, Mrs. Clark and
aughter Edith Simmons Of Dexter, !
IAN. Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Taylor and
hildren of Herington, Mr.. and Mrs.
Vm. Newlin and son Leslie of Ar
ansas City, Mr.. and Mrs. Ted Stark
nd children of Solomon and Miss
iona Winset of Oak Hill.
Grandpa and Grandma Stark num-
er among their descendants beside
children, 80 grandchildren and "a
reat grandchildren.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stark have been !
Of the Evangelical church
rom childhood and were among the !
rst members of the congregation at
.bilene.
A bountiful dinner was provided =
nd enjoyed by the many guests in !,
tendance. After spending the day
l delightful manner and extend
lg congratulations to the aged v
Duple the friends and guests separ- a
ted wishing Grandpa and Grandma e
tark many more happy returns Of
leir wedding anniversary and
nal peaceful and abundant entrance
ito the kingdom of glory above.