Beckham County, OK - Anniversaries: Wells, 25th
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Submitted by:  delma25@pldi.net  (Delma Tindell)

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(The Beckham County Democrat, Erick, Beckham County, Ok, 24 August 1911)

Wednesday night, August 23, 1911, Dr. and Mrs. THOS. J. WELLS celebrated
their Twentieth Anniversary.
Invitations were sent out last week notifying their many friends of the
event, and extending a cordial invitation to be present and enjoy the
evening with them.
The beautiful home and their spacious lawn was well decorated and lighted
for the occasion. At 8 o'clock the guests begin to arrive, bringing with
them loads of hand painted china.
Miss Era Wells, assisted by Miss Addie Maloy received the guests in true
southern style.
About 9:30 the wedding march was played by Miss Era Wells, and the Dr. and
his dutiful wife marched up to the supposed altar, where Father Lowrance
made some appropriated remarks in his usual masterly way.
After the wedding march refreshments were served, consisting of punch, ice
cream and cake, which was enjoyed immensely by all. Then came music and
old time games.
At 11 o'clock the guests began to take their departure, wishing Mr. And
Mrs. Wells a long, happy and prosperous life.
The Dr. and Mrs. Wells were among the first people to come to this
community, and probably not another family in this part of the country
have as wide acquaintance, or as many friends as the Dr. and his family.
They have built up a friendship here that is everlasting.
The Democrat extends congratulations to them on reaching this their
twentieth anniversary, and may they in future life have no cloud to mar
their happiness is our wish.