T. S. Weatherby
GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY -- Of Mr. and Mrs. T.S. Weatherby -- A Memorable and Happy Event -- Mr. and Mrs. T.S. Weatherby, who reside at No. 153 Wood street, are today celebrating that joyous event which occurs in the lives of so few people, their golden wedding anniversary. The celebration is being given in the nature of a reception, from 3 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 10 p.m. at the home of their daughter, Mrs. S.R. Fisher, No. 149 Wood street, invitations to that effect having been received by their hosts of friends during the past few weeks. The invitations were unique in style and were the creation of their son, E. E. Weatherby, the photographer, of Plymouth. A handsome white, gilt bevel card was used with the date of their marriage, Dec. 14, 1851, and also the date of the present anniversary, printed near the center on either side of which were life-like photographs, on the right that of the bride and on the left the groom of 50 years ago, beneath which was the invitation proper. This venerable and highly respected couple were born in Pennsylvania. Mr. Weatherby in Landisburg, Perry county, June 21, 1826; and Mrs. Weatherby, formerly Miss Margaret Wolff, in Chambersburg, May 6, 1833. They were married at Shippensburg, half a century ago, although their homes were at Chambersburg at the time, in which place they resided for two years. Leaving their home in the east, they came to this city, where they have resided ever since. They united with the First Lutheran church, the Rev. Simon Fenner, pastor and are among the few pioneer Lutherans in this community today. For thirteen years Mr. Weatherby worked in the mechanical department of the A. & T. works and then became janitor of the First Lutheran church and since the organization of St. Luke's church in 1886, has been janitor of that church, which position he holds today. Mr. and Mrs. Weatherby enjoy the love and esteem of a large circle of friends and are most estimable Christian people. Five children were born into the home, one dying in infancy; the others are Mrs. J.K. Johnston of No. 187 West First street; Mrs. S.R. Fisher of No. 149 Wood street; George R. Weatherby of Detroit; and E.E. Weatherby of Plymouth. The NEWS joins in the sincere wish of all their friends that the event of today may only serve to strengthen the bonds of friendship, trusting the happy couple may spend the remainder of their days in continued peace and happiness.
From The Mansfield News, December 14, 1901