Celebrated Their Golden Wedding

CELBRATING THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING

Mr. and Mrs. William Whaley Married Half Century

Many Guests Presents as Well as All the Children and Grandchildren 

   Milan, Mich., Sept. 20th, 1903.- Mr. and Mrs. William Whaley are celebrating their golden wedding anniversary here today, and it is very elaborate.

   Mr. William Whaley was born in London township, about four miles from Milan village, on November 22 1834. He was the first white child born in London township, and his father was one of the three white mein who were the first settlers of the township, the father of John Bunce, also a resident of this place, having been one of the three. His mother died when he was very young, leaving him to his own resources, which his success in life indicates were ample for his need. He went to school at Dundee during his boyhood days.

   Sarah Vealey was born in the state of New York, November 5, 1838, and when she was six years old came to Michigan with her parents, who settled at Dundee.

   Mr. and Mrs. Whaley were married in London township, September 29 1863, thus having lived together happily for fifty years.

   There were eight children born to them, only three of whom are living, as follows: Mrs. Emma Gauntlett, wife of Archie Gauntlett, and William II. Whaley of this place, and George F. Whaley, who resides at North Branch, and is connected with the Rex Hoop & Stave Co. of that place.

   Mr. Whaley served in the war of the rebellion in the First Michigan (Custer's) Cavalry, for two years and eight months, and took part in 33 engagements, many of which were very important battles. He now draws a pension of $24 per month.

   In 1853 he opened the Milan cider mill and copper shop, and has operated them since that time. He now has an evaporator which employes several men, women and boys during the apple season.

   He has been one of the men who was instrumental in making Milan what it is today, having paid out thousands of dollars yearly for product and labor, money which was mostly expended here in Milan, for the past fifty years.

   He is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, Masonic and Oddfellow orders.

   Mrs. Whaley belongs to the Eastern Star, Maccea bees, Women's Relief Corps and Daughters of Rebekah orders.

   Over one hundred invitations were sent out of town. Among the guests are all the children, grand children, Mrs. J. T. Hafford of Albion, Myron Russell of Saline, Detective Clem Tittle of Detroit, George Whaley of Topeka, Kansas; Mr. Whaley's only brother, Henry Barr of Saline, Mrs. Penfield of Dundee, and Horace Pulver, one of his boyhood school-mates from Dundee, and many others from nearby places.

     It was one of the pleasantest golden wedding celebrations ever held here.

   Sheriff Gauntlett of Ann Arbor is here today visiting.

   Rev. Howard A. Field is today removing his household goods to Detroit, and with his wife will leave soon.

   Fred Moffitt of Jasper is visiting his parents, Wm. Moffitt and wife.

   Addison Gardner has returned from his visit in Detroit, and is staying with his daughter, Mrs. Lincoln L. Schmitt.

   Charles M. Blackmer returned from his Detroit trip this morning.

   L. Wells Sprague and wife, who have been visiting her sister, Mrs. Rosins Redman, for some time, returned home to Greenville today.

   Frank Showers has left here for Mt. Pleasant, where he will study music at the Normal. He was cashier for A. E. Futnam.

   Charles H. Kelsey spent the night here at his home.

  Richard Easlick and wife are in Carleton attending the base ball tournament.

   The Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson of Redman Street, died this morning.

   Miss Hattie Wolcott has been out from Detroit visiting her mother.

   Mis. Milton J. Crane of Hillsdale is visiting C. L. Clark and wife.

   Mrs. Carrie Easterly is moving to Detroit, where her son Willie, has a good position in a machine shop.   Olney Hutler is taking a vacation from his depot work.

   Mrs. Max Saxton is visiting Mrs. Rosina Rediman today.

   G. E. Thompson, a representative of the Detroit Tribune, is in town today working for the interests of the Detroit Tribune.

   Frank Bogardus and Horace Cone have formed a partnership to run a livery barn.

   William H. Murray of Ann Arbor, is visiting his parents today.

   Mrs. Crane is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Frank Stevens.

   Charles Steidle and wife are in Detroit today.

   Miss Anna Brown is the new cashier at Putnam's store.

   Mrs. Charles Coe and son Max, have been visiting her mother, Mrs. Wolcott.

      L. Lamkin is building an addition to his residence.