Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Martin
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Volume V.         RUSSELLVILE, ARK., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 1905      NUMBER 26
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   Saturday, June 3, 1905, was a notable day in the little town of London, 
the occasion being the celebration of the golden wedding anniversary of 
Mr. And Mrs. J.J. Martin.  That date marked the end of fifty years of 
married life, 45 of which have been spent in Clark township in Pope county.
What wonderful changes have taken place in that period of time.  When 
Mr. Martin and his wife moved to Arkansas in 1859 there was only one line 
of railroad in the state, the line running from Little Rock to Memphis.  
Fifty years ago many of the luxuries and what are now deemed 
necessities-viz: the telephone, electric lights, etc., were not in 
existence, and hardly ever dreamed of.  At that time Dover was the principal
point in Pope county, and for that matter, the most important place
between Little Rock and Fort Smith.
   Mr. Martin and wife settled 4 miles north of London in 1859 and 
proceeded to make for themselves and their children a home.  Ever since he 
moved to Clark township Mr. Martin has been prominently connected with 
the history of the county.  Four years ago, he moved to London, where 
surrounded by his children and grandchildren he and his wife are resting 
from the arduous toil of their earlier life.
   Mr. Martin and his good wife are natives of Alabama.  Both come of good 
stock and when they settled in Pope county, it was not long until their 
energy and prudence manifested itself in their surroundings.  These 
characteristics have been transmitted to their children, and go where you 
may, you will not find more energetic, more prudent and conservative 
people than the descendants of this worthy couple.
   Saturday, the 3d being the 50th anniversary of their wedding, it was
celebrated by a gathering of the children, grand-children and several 
intimate friends.  A magnificent dinner was prepared to which ample justice 
was done.  Among those outside the immediate family, were two brothers of 
J.J. Martin, both of whom live near London: Emanuel, aged 83, and J.K. 
aged 63, also Mr. A.S. Hays and wife and Mr. J.M. Hatley and wife of 
this city, and Rev. O.H. Reed their friend and pastor.
   At the wedding celebration six sons and three daughters of the couple 
were present.  Forty-eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren were 
also on hand making 62 descendants of Mr. And Mrs. Martin in attendance 
at the home.  Mr. Martin and his wife carry their many years gracefully 
and both enjoy splendid health.  The reunion held at their home recently 
was an event of great pleasure to them.  Remarkable good health has 
blessed the descendants of the venerable couple, and Mr. And Mrs. Martin 
themselves seem good for many years more.