Spring Creek, Wis., Dec. 14, 1913 One of those rare but very happy family events took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Ely on Dec. 12, 1913, when their many relatives and friends gathered to help them celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of their wedded life. The weather was beautiful for the occasion. Guests came from far and near and found everything in readiness for the joyful time. The decorations throughout the house were in white and gold; a beautiful bouquet of fifty sunburst roses forming the center motive of the decorations. At one o'clock all the guests assembled for the services of the day. The bridal couple entered the room to the strains fo the wedding march, played by Mrs. John Guthrie, and took their places under the bridal arch. An appropriate hymn was rendered by the grandchildren, after which Rev. C. A. Meilicke, pastor of the First Moravian Church of Grand Rapids, Wis., gave a most fitting address, basing his remarks on the twenty-ninth verse of the twenty-fourth chapter of St. Luke. He said to those present that no greater honor could be shown this happy couple than by dedicating our own lives to the same high Christian ideal life they have lived. Mr. Ely then gave a brief talk wherein he gracefully thanked all assembled for all kindness shown and assured us that they were determined to set their hearts for the remaining years on the same ideals that had controlled their lives heretofore. The guests all now repaired to the dining room to partake of the wedding dinner, which in every way did justice to the occasion. The following guests were present: George Losey and family, G. H. Munroe and family, Elwood Ely and family, Mrs. Henry Ely and family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gardner, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Barker of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. John Guthrie of Green Bay, Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Meilicke and son Francis of Grand Rapids, Wis., Mrs. R. Beeston and Mrs. William Nicolaus of Nekoosa, Wis. It is needless to say that these guests coming with hearts full of esteem and regard brought as tokens most valuable and fitting presents. Perhaps nothign caused more enthusiastic comment than a poem, written for the occasion by Mrs. H. E. Gardner, mother of the bride, who was unable to be present, as were nearly fifty others, who with deep regrets, sent tokens of love and esteem.
~~~Celebrate at Pioneer Home~~~ 
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