Benner, 25th Anniversary, 1896

BENNER

Posted By: David Reineke (email)
Date: 11/11/2005 at 11:50:09

I translated the following article from Der Carroll Demokrat, a German-language newspaper published in Carroll, Iowa, between about 1874 and 1920. It was originally published on 24 April 1896. Any information in brackets or notes at the end are my own explanations. It reads as follows:

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On 18 April 1871, Henry Benner and his spouse were joined for life in Holland. Last Saturday, relatives and friends were invited to the silver anniversary celebration. It was a very good time, and the guests were welcomed to everything that kitchen and cellar had to offer. Their marriage was blessed with nine children, of which, however, four are deceased. Among all the presents, the biggest impression was made by a lovely doll, which was discovered in the bedroom. May they also be permitted to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary.