Kratz 27th Wedding Anniversary

KRATZ, MARTIN

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 7/1/2017 at 15:06:03

Source: Cresco Plain Dealer September 25, 1914, FP, C3
Transcribed from: http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87058075/1914-09-25/ed-1/seq-1/

Weddling Anniversary.
Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Kratz, of near Ridgeway, were very forcefully reminded last Sunday of their twenty-seventh wedding anniversary, when 220 relatives and friends unexpectedly appeared and in their absence at church took possession of their home and awaited their return. After a sumptuous dinner had been served to all, the crowd gathered in the shade on the spacious lawn where Rev. L. N. Day conducted devotional services. “Blest Be The Tie that Binds" was sung and a part of Psalm 34 was read, followed by prayer.
On behalf of the children, relatives and friends, some very handsome table silver ware and a substantial purse of silver were presented the worthy couple. Before taking their departure, the guests personally congratulated Mr. and Mrs. Kratz and expressed their sincere wishes for future happiness.
The service closed with singing, “God Be With You Till We Meet Again."
Mr. Theo. Kratz and Miss Sarah Martin were united in marriage. Sept. 22, 1887, at Lansing, Iowa, Rev. J. Knocke officiating, since which time they have made their home west of Ridgeway.