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Stephenson County 50 + Years |
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Stephenson County 50 + Years |
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Matter of Harlem avenue, highly respected residents of the community, today quietly celebrated their golden wedding and twenty five relatives were entertained at a family dinner served at noon today. A number of out of town relatives were present. Mr. and Mrs. Matter, although quite well advanced in years, enjoy good health and assisted in the merry making today.
Mr. and Mrs. Matter were married in Freeport fifty years ago today by Rev. Henry Roland. Mrs. Matter's maiden name was Miss Hannah Meyer being the daughter of Peter and Catherine Meyer, who moved from Dauphin, Pa., to Ogle county n 1854, and were pioneer residents of that county. Mr. Matter is the son of Isaac and Hannah Matter, who came to Stephenson county in 1845, conducting a farm for many years. William Matter and wife, until eighteen years ago, farmed about ten miles north of Freeport and Mr. Matter was quite successful. Since moving to Freeport the Matters have lived a retired life, enjoying the many comforts of their home.
Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Matter, and the three surviving are Mrs. J.H. Frank of Red Oak and the Misses Cora and Estella Matter of Freeport. Mr. and Mrs. Matter were well remembered by their guests.
THE GOLDEN CYCLE
Mr. and Mrs. Matter entertained about twenty five relatives and immediate friends at a dinner, at their home on Harlem avenue at noon today in observance of their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Among the guests were Mrs. J.H. Frank, of Red Oak, and the Misses Cora and Estella Matter, of this city, daughters of the aged couple. The Matter home was artistically decorated for the celebration and the event although a very quiet one was a very enjoyable affair.
Mr. and Mrs. Matter were the recipients of many handsome gifts and their scores of friends united in extending their best wishes.
William Matter and Miss Hannah Meyer were united in marriage in this city by Rev. Henry Roland fifty years ago today. They resided on a farm about ten miles north of Freeport until eighteen years ago, when they moved to this city. Mrs. Matter who is now seventy one years old, was born in Dauphin, Pa. She is the daughter of Peter and Catherine Meyer, deceased. Mrs. Matter's parents settled in Ogle county in 1854, Mr. Matter is the son of Isaac and Hannah Matter, deceased. Mr. Matter's parents came to Stephenson county in 1845. Both Mr. and Mrs. Matter are in good health considering their ages, and each bids fair to enjoy many more years of happy wedded life.
They were married 03 July 1862
