The Carthage Republican
Carthage, Illinois
Wednesday
August 28, 1889
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Column 5AUG. 26 --- Last Thursday was the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. George Savidge, of this township. At an early hour friends and neighbors began to assemble, and by noon the spacious farm home was overrun with persons of all ages, from Mrs. Elizabeth White, aged 84 years, to Miss Blanche Long, aged four weeks. A happy crowd of 150 persons were present. Uncle John Dennison, aged 86 years, was as lively as a boy of 18. Mrs. Callihan, widow of the late John Callihan, aged 80 years, looked middle aged. There were 18 above the age of 60 years; perhaps 20 above the age of 50 years. At noon, Mr. S., who had been by his son Warren persuaded the day before to go to his son-in-law's, Mr. John Fletcher, for a visit, was brought home to find his house crowded as before mentioned. The old gentleman was taken by surprise, but on entering the front door at once took in the situation. Halting, he made quite a little speech of welcome to all, after which Dr. Booz proceeded with the ceremonies of the day. The presents were numerous and costly. We only mention two. His children had provided 2 magnificent easy chairs, upon which the couple were seated during the exercises. The dinner following simply embraced everything possible to be procured. It is seldom so fine a dinner is spread on any occasion. All who could possibly do so, were invited to remain for ice cream supper, to be served late in the afternoon. Mr. Warren Savidge, who has charge of the extensive farm and stock, assisted by his good wife, did everything to make all feel at home. No "stake oats" for horses; every horse was watered and fed in old fashioned style. Prof. Hampton, of Carthage, was on hand with a fine new organ, and the Prof. assisted by musical talent selected from the crowd, just made that farm mansion ring with cheering music. Esq. Geo. W. Green, as usual with him, did the solid joking of the day. The old squire is a brick, and much loved by all.
No use in talking, it was a red letter day, and made your old correspondent feel 20 years younger. Much praise is due J. E. Jones and wife, Mrs. Harder, Mrs. Mourning, Miss Myrtle Bear and many others for their untiring efforts as assistants to render all happy and comfortable. Mr. S. is 76 years old and Mrs. S. 71. They have a large farm of several hundred acres, a great deal of stock, all managed by their excellent son, Warren. All sincerely hope they may live many long years yet to enjoy the fruits of their honest toil in the years gone by. COUNTRY JAKE.
