Golden Anniversary (Calvert)

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Howard Courant
February 13, 1930

Fifty years ago last Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Calvert of this city were married in the state of Illinois--February 8, 1880.   Mrs. Calvert's maiden name was Flora A. Killam.  Mr. and Mrs. Calvert have been the parents of five children, but all have passed away but one son, Harvey J. Calvert who lives in this county, north of Howard.  Mr. and Mrs. Calvert came to this county from Illinois, in 1884, and for many years lived on their farm in Union Center but moved to Howard when they retired from farming.

Owing to the state of Mr. Calvert's health, they did not arrange to celebrate their Golden Anniversary, but their immediate relatives came to see them and congratulate them on their long and peaceful life together.  Mr. Calvert suffered a slight stroke some months ago, and has ever since been in rather feeble health.  Mr. and Mrs. Calvert have long been identified with the Christian church, and are in every way good, useful citizens.

Note:  I looked this marriage up on the online Illinois Marriage records, and this is the listing they gave:  William J. Calvert and Elva A. Killam,  county-Shelby, date 2-8-1880.