GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATION IS A HAPPY OCCASION

Mr. and Mrs. H. Bushman, Esteemed Citizens, Honored by Many

Mr. and Mrs. Harlem Bushman, well known residents of Rock Falls, observed their golden wedding anniversary Thursday at the family residence, 709 First avenue. The children, grandchildren, relatives, a few neighbors and close friends, and a sister of Mrs. Bushman, Mrs. Henrietta Hamilton, of Canada, whom she had not seen for forty-six years, were present to give cheer to the occasion.

A sumptuous turkey dinner with all the trimmings was served at two large tables, one for the relatives and the other for friends and neighbors. Throughout the home a color scheme of gold was used. Streamers were festooned from the chandeliers to the corners of the rooms and pretty crepe paper shades covered the lights. Bouquets of paper chrysanthemums were also effectively used in decorating. The color scheme was carried out in the table decorations and as nearly as could be in the menu for dinner. Bouquets of yellow flowers formed the centerpieces for the tables. White carnations were the favors for the quests. During the dinner hour Miss Edna Peugh of Sterling sang sweetly “Silver Threads Among the Gold.”

Informal Reception.
In the afternoon an informal reception was held. A few friends and acquaintances called to extend their congratulations and best wishes on the happy occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Bushman started life together fifty years ago Thursday, January 31, 1874. They resided on a farm near Coleta until eight years ago when they moved to Sterling, where they resided for three years, before settling in Rock Falls, where they have spent the past five years.

During their long residence of this vicinity Mr. and Mrs. Bushman have made many friends and they are held in high esteem. They are the parents of three children, Hanford Bushman, south of Rock Falls; Mrs. J. P. Bryson, of Moorehead, Minn. [ Clay County], and John Bushman, who lives with his family at home. Mr. and Mrs. Bushman were remembered with many handsome anniversary gifts, among them being solid wedding rings presented to them by their children. There were other gifts of gold money, flowers, cards and a set of gold band dishes.

Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Kadel sent a beautiful bouquet of handsome rosebuds, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Isherwood and Mrs. Mary E. Davison sent a plant, H. F. Daggett sent a box of candy and John Kadel, Sr., presented them with a gold pencil and pen. The grandchildren furnished the flowers for the tables.

In Splendid Health.
Mr. and Mrs. Bushman are enjoying excellent health at their comfortable home, and the celebration of their golden wedding anniversary was a very happy occasion for the couple, whose friends are hoping they will live to celebrate their diamond anniversary.

The guests who were present at dinner were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wagg and daughter, Miss Alice, of Easter Ontario, Canada, Mrs. Henrietta Hamilton of Canada, Salem Bushman of Eldora, Ia., Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Burton of Fairdale, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Bryson and children of Moorehead, Mont., Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Crom, Mrs. Rebecca Bushman and Mrs. B. H. Kline of Coleta, Mr. and Mrs. Harlem Morden of Milledgeville, and those from the Twin Cities [Sterling-Rock Falls], Mr. and Mrs. Hanford Bushman and children, Mr. and Mrs. John Bushman and children, John Morden, Mrs. Anna Bryson, Mrs. John Welker, Samuel and Leola Welker, Mrs. Joe McKune, John Kadel, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Isherwood, Mrs. Mary E. Davison and Miss Edna Peugh.

Contributed by Larry Reynolds

Celebrate 58th Anniversary.

Mr. and Mrs. Harlem Bushman of route 88, Rock Falls, celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary Sunday [01/31/1932]. They were married in Coleta. Their children are John, at home, Hanford, south of Rock Falls, and Mrs. J. P. Bryson, Moorehead, Minn.