Montgomery County, Illinois Genealogy and history

Montgomery County

Little Miss Stout Entertains
Miss Roma Stout, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Stout celebrated her sixth birthday with 26 of her friends. [Litchfield Daily Union, Monday, April 25, 1927 - submitted by: Lynn Boyd Reener]

John Nick's Birthday
Constable John Nicholson today celebrated his 76th birthday anniversary.
[Litchfield Daily Union, 28 April 1927 - submitted by: Lynn Boyd Reener]

Celebrated 34th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs L O Kinder well known and respected residents of this city quietly celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary yesterday at their home.
L O Kinder and Lillie Clyde were married in Litchfield in the old Guild Hall of the M E Church, May 30, 1893, by Rev M N Powers. [Litchfield Daily Union, Tuesday, May 31, 1927 - Submitted by: Lynn Boyd Reener]

Mr and Mrs A H Tiemann Celebrate Wedding Anniversary
[Litchfield Daily Union, Mon. Jun 6, 1927 - submitted by Lynn Boyd Reener]
The Affair Arranged by Husband and Members of the Church
The twentieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs August Tiemann of this city, well known and respected residents was celebrated on Sunday evening at the school building of the Zion Lutheran church of which church both are members. The affair arranged by Mr Tiemann was a complete surprise to Mrs Tiemann and was attended by one hundred guests, including the members of the Zion Ladies Aid and their families and numerous relatives of the Tiemanns.
As Mr and Mrs Tiemann entered the hall, Mrs Tiemann was presented with a houge bridal bouquet of orange blossoms tied with a satin bow.
During the evening there were selections by a quartette and an address by the pastor, Rev Strelow. This was followed by a serving of refreshments of ice cream and cake.
A pretty wedding cake was in evidence and was decorated with a miniature bride and groom. During the evening, Mr and Mrs Tiemann were presented with a neat sum of money from the Ladies Aid, a set of China dishes, and several other gifts.
It was a very delightful affair and at the departure of the guests all wished the guests of honor many more such happy occasions.

Surprised on Birthday
A few relatives and friends gave Mrs Ben Beeman a surprise on her birthday, Friday night, June 3, the evening was spent with music and singing. Refreshments of angel food cake and ice cream were served. All departed at a late hour wishing Mrs Beeman many more happy birthdays.
Mrs Joe Ryals of Shawnee OK was an out of town guest. [Litchfield Daily Union, Mon. Jun 6, 1927 - submitted by Lynn Boyd Reener]

Entertained Saturday
Mrs Emil Schumacher of 121 W Fourth Street entertained a number of friends at her home Sat afternoon the occasion being her birthday anniversary. The afternoon was pleasantly spent and delicious luncheon was served. The guests included Mrs Emily Wilton, Mrs Mark Hooper, Mrs Anna Hooper, Mrs R A McPheron, Mrs Edson Pound, Mrs Dorothy Pound, Mrs Ed Richards and little daughter, Mary Orleans, Mrs Earl Anderson and little son, Billy, and Mrs Lee Sanders. [Litchfield Daily Union, Mon. Jun 6, 1927 - submitted by Lynn Boyd Reener]

39 Years Married
Judge and Mrs S W Kessinger of this city will on Monday, celebrate their 39th wedding anniversary. [Litchfield Daily Union, Fri. Jun 30, 1927 - submitted by Lynn Boyd Reener]

Gates Family Held Reunion At Walton Park
The following were present:
Mr and Mrs T M Gates, Barnett
Mr and Mrs J C Gamble & children - John Jr, Lucille, and Pearl
Mrs Andrew Gates
Mr and Mrs Wm Gates and son, Billy
Mrs Edward Trover and sons Cullen and William
Mrs Frank Gates of Carlinville
Mr and Mrs Earl Little and son, Donald Earl
Mr and Mrs Roy Gates of Granite City
Mr and Mrs H O Roderick and son, Melvin
John Marshall Patton of Virden
Mr and Mrs Carson Besanceney and daughters, Reba, Verna, and Opal
Mr and Mrs Paul Lancaster of Gillespie
Mr and Mrs Charles McClenning of Hillsboro
Mr and Mrs Willard Gates and sons Galen and Ross of Girard
Mr and Mrs J F Hummel
Mrs Harry Hummel and son
Mr and Mrs F O Lorton and children, Orlando, May, and Hilma of Auburn
Mrs T M Goodman and daughter Virginia Louise
Mr and Mrs R E Vaughn of Centralia
Mr and Mrs Clarence Vaughn of Alton
Mr and Mrs Edgar Gates of Springfield
Mrs Stella Henson and daughter Selma of E St Louis
Walter L Gates of St Louis
Mr and Mrs Stanley Gates and children, Thelma, Helen, Frances, Ester, and Dorothy of Honey Bend
Mr J P Gates
Mr and Mrs James Gates
Mr and Mrs Elmer Saxby
Mr and Mrs Willard Allen
Mr and Mrs Elvis Groves and daughter, Lavonne
Mr and Mrs Sylvester Groves of Litchfield

[Litchfield Daily Union, Thurs, July 7, 1927 - submitted by Lynn Boyd Reener]

Mr and Mrs H F Kayser Celebrate Wedding Anniversary
At Their Home on Yesterday Afternoon---Children Present
Mr and Mrs H F Kayser quietly celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at their home yesterday with a family gathering. Herman Kayser and Alice Stearns both of Litchfield, were married 60 years ago by Rev Hamilton, pastor of the ME church at that time. After a short wedding trip, they returned and began housekeeping in the home of the groom, where they now live, 701 N Madison St. Their three children are Mrs J Y Mayhew of Kewanee and Bert and Mrs H S Hyndman of this city.
Mrs Kayser is 80 and Mr Kayser, 89. [Litchfield Daily Union, Monday, April 2, 1928 Submitted by: Lynn Boyd Reener]