Happy and
Memorable Event
A happy, memorable event
took place recently one and a half miles east of Mabee, when about
100 relatives, neighbors and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Andrew Stillwell, to celebrate the duplicate of a happy event
which took place 50 years ago, when Sophronia Oatman became the
bride of Andrew D. Stillwell.
Rev. Mr. Creighton of
Courtland, who tied the nuptial knot, was present. The bride and
groom were attended by their eldest son and daughter. Time was spent
renewing old acquaintances, many having not met for years.
A few who were there were
present of the former occasion, among them being two elder sisters,
Mrs. Desmore McCurdy of Vienna and Mrs. J. Ecker of Eden, also a
younger brother, Elvin Stillwell of Eden.
Mr. Stillwell is one of a
family of nine, of whom five are living, those mentioned above and a
sister, Mrs. Albert Mason of St. Louis, Illinois. Jerome Oatman and
Mrs. Jack Lavin of the New Road are a brother and sister of the
bride, also a half brother, William Arnott of Winnipeg.
Although 70 and 73, Mr. and
Mrs. Stillwell are still active and young in spirit. Of a family of
seven children born to them, five are still living, three sons and
two daughters:
Mrs. Nelson Shattuck of Los Angeles, Cal.,
Loren A. of Rewey, Wis., Clarence E. of Foam Lake, Sask.,
Mrs. J. E. Simmons of Mabee, and Roy A. of Vienna.
The children present were
Mrs. Shattuck, Loren and Mrs. Simmons. Clarence was unable to be
present owning to illness in the family.
A Tillsonburg photographer
assembled the company for a picture, the happy couple being arranged
in two beautiful leather rocking chairs, which were presented to
them by their children and relatives. The address was read by their
nephew, R. H. McCurdy.
Among other presents
received by the bride was a set of silver from her nephew and niece,
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Kennedy, also a set of cut glass from their
grandson Master Ernie Simmons, and an embroidered centrepiece from
Mrs. Smith.
Relatives present from a
distance were:
Mr. [.] Nims of Detroit,
Mr. and Mrs. Ayerst Stillwell of Belleville,
and Mrs. (Rev.) Francis of New Ontario.
