Silver Wedding Anniversary

The Alton Democrat - October 15, 1892

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"The most notable event that has occurred in this vicinity for a number of years was the silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Dominick Moes.  Guests were in attendance from Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Dakota and during the day and evening fore than five hundred people were in attendance.  Abundant refreshments were served and all had a royal time.  A large hall had been erected to accommodate the large number of people present, and in the evening the young folks enjoyed a fine dance.  The presents were costly and numerous, which shows the esteem in which the worthy couple are held by their neighbors and friends.   

Mr. and Mrs. Heitzman, Sheldon - silver knives, forks, butter knife and sugar shell.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Haag - silver water and tray.

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Selig - silver castor.

Mr. and Mrs. Perlot - set of decorated china and silver teaspoons.

Mr. and Mrs. Weltges - silver wreath.

Mr. and Mrs. Wagner, Granville - set of silver knives and forks.

Mr. and Mrs. Beck, Remson - silver cake stand.

Joseph Enders - silver tobacco box and smoking set.

Martin Klein, Chicago - canary bird and silver bird cage.

Mrs. Martha Moes, Granville - bed spread and silver pepper box.

Mr. and Mrs. Reiter - set of silver spoons.

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dunn, Granville - silver napkin rings.

Mr. and Mrs. Nic Koob - set silver spoons.

Mr. and Mrs. Kochler - silver butter knife and sugar shell.

Mrs. Anna Welter, Granville - silver castor.

Nic Welter, Granville - box cigars.

Mrs. Shoreman, Salem, S. D. - silver cake stand.

Mr. and Mrs. Pete Klein, Alton - silver napkin rings.

A large number of presents had no names attached."