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- A GOLDEN WEDDING
One of the most interesting and joyful occasions that can come but once in their lifetime, was the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Macomber of Oak Park, Ill.
It took the form of a reception tendered them by their son, Frank and his wife. The affair was informal and delightfully cordial. Beautiful roses and other flowers were everywhere. The dining room scheme was golden, and most excellent refreshments were served.
This couple were married near Sterling, Ill., on Dec. 28, 1864, by Rev.J. T. Mason. They lived on a farm south of Rock River for some years, removing to Sterling in 1872, where Mr. Macombaer engaged in the grocery business for about ten years. They then moved to Chicago and later to Oak Park. Mr. Macomber has been connected with the Babcock and Wilcox Company for the past twenty years. In all these business activities and in his serving the public for three years, as one of Whiteside county's supervisors, he has acquired an enviable record as a good citizen. By his quiet but genial disposition he has won hosts of friends in Sterling and Chicago, and few appreciate friends more than he.
His wife has been a faithful helper, and also won many friends by her kind and generous ways. The joys and sorrows of others always draw from her interest and sympathy.
The good wished of all absent Sterling friends were with them, and deep feelings of respect and admiration were evident in the formal congratulations of those present. Such couples as these are the balance wheel of the nation. Quiet, unassuming lives full of a steady contentment in work, and a keen interest in life both in and outside of their home. Beside the home family of their son, Frank and wife, and grandson, Bartlett, their son Herbert and wife, and their two sons, from Kendallville, Ind., were present. The minor note was the absence of the granddaughter, Ruth, but she and her husband telegraphed their loving congratulations from California. Other relatives present were the sisters of Mrs. Macomber, Lizzie and Ida Rundlett of Sterling; and a niece of Mr. Macomber, Lizzie M. McGrath, her husband, two sons and adaughter from Chicago.
Former Sterling friends there, were Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Witherwax anddaughter, Carrie Striben and her husband; Mrs. Illie Moses Hornsey;Walter Moses and wife; James Criswell and family. These now live in thevicinity of Oak Park. About ninety friends and neighbors enteredheartily into the pleasures of the occasion. Despite the intentions ofMr. and Mrs. Macomber, there were beautiful gifts of gold and otherappropriate remembrances. It is the wish of all that there may be added years of peace and prosperity allotted to this couple.
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Old Dead Relatives
1844 - 1930 (85 years)
