Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-11-21
AGED POTOSI
COUPLE WE'D
HALF CENTURY
General Items of Interest
Gathered by Our Special
Correspondent.
Golden Anniversary.

brated their golden wedding anniver-
sary at their home in Tennyson, Sun
| day, Nov. IS, 1923. 1t was in the
month of April, 1872, that Christian
Simon came to Potosi from Germany,
and in about 10 months time he WOO
! ed and won Miss Elizabeth Fecht as
! his wife. They were married at ST. An
drew Catholic church by Rev. Father
Joseph Muller, Nov. 1S, 1873, and for
so years have lived happy and pros
porous life.
To this union were born eleven chill
dren, two died in infancy, and
| daughter, Mrs. Anna Dagenhart, pass
ed away eleven years ago. The re-
naming eight children were at the
home of the parents to congratulate
them on this joyous and not soon to
be forgotten occasion.
Sunday morning, Nov IS, 1923, at
the 8clock mass, the venerable old
couple again took the vows and re-
ceived the blessings of God. Rev. FIR.
Scheffer performing the ceremony.
At the noon hour bountiful we'd
ding dinner prepared by the daugh-
ters, was spread, and the aged and
happy couple, surrounded by their
children, with their families, sat at the
table and enjoyed the feast, the same
as when they were fifty years young
er.
The tables and dining room were
beautifully decorated with flowers Of
various kinds. The eight children
present at this memorable occasion
were Mrs. Elizabeth Weber of Potosl
Mrs. Regina Oyen and husband of
Halle Green; Mrs Margaret Gerhart
and. husband Of Paris; Mrs. Mary Da-
genhart and husband of Bloomington;
Mrs. Theresa Stiness of Sank Center,
Mimi; Peter, Joseph and Henry
Simon and wives Of Potosi.
Besides these there were numerous
grandchildren who greeted grandpa
and grandma Simon. Mrs. Margaret
Schaefer, only living sister of Mrs.
Simon, was a guest of honor at the
festive board. A number of nieces and
nepheWs were also present
The good old people were recipients
of many and beautiful presents.
Mr.. Simon was born in Germany 10
years ago, and Mrs. Simon was born
in the town Of Potosi 70 years ago,
both have countless numbers Of
friends in this locality who sincerely
wish them many more happy years OF
life.
Legion Gives Oyster Supper.
The members of the local post OF
the American Legion INDUCED in an
oyster supper at the Legion hall We'd
nesday evening, and had a glorious
good time. They have purchased
radio outfit that will soon be installed
in the hall. They contemplate the
purchase of a pool and billiard table
to install in the hall for amusement,
and will establish a reading room,
supplied with late papers and maya
zine All soldiers of the Legion are
cordially invited to make the post hall
their rendezvous.
Entertains Sewing Circle.
Miss Bertha Schmitz entertained
the Young Ladies' Sewing Circle at
her home on East street hill Tuesday
evening, Nov. IS. After an enjoyable
evening spent in light sewing, with
vocal and instrumental music,
luncheon of elaborate nature, was
served to the guests. The following
are the names of those present:
Misses Shea, Lynn, McDermott, Winn
and Uppena, of the school faculty;
Kathryn Durley, Louise Doser, Col
lette Lesser, Cecilia Sweeney, Bertha
Schmitz Mrs. G. L. Zenz and Mrs.
Medard Schmitz.
Local News BriefletS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Carpenter and
Miss Lucille Cushman of Rewey, and
Zenz Steffen of Platteville, were en-
tertained by Miss Marie Pluemer at
her home in Tennyson Sunday.
Mrs. John Burns, for many years
resident of this county, died at .ler
home in British Hollow, Tuesday
night, Nov. 18th, aged 81 years. We
regret to say that an article on the
life of this good old wolan was prom
ised us by the family, but it failed to
appg-r.
Mrs. Fergus Bohn of Mason City, Ia,
is visiting with relatives in Potosi and
vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs Sam Wilmott and sou,
Harry have returned to Potosi from
Savanna, Ill, where they had been To-
Gated for the past six months.
w. c.. Hymer, village supervisor and
Henry Blindert, chairman OF the town
board of supervisors, attended the an
maui meeting of the County Board of
Supervisors held at Lancaster last
week.
Joe Boyer and Harry Macke of the
Potosi meat market, attended to busl-
ness affairs in Lancaster Friday.
Leo Roth and family, are now oc-
cupying the Jim McGarry dwelling
that was recently vacated by Robert
Glennon and family.
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