Newspaper article of 50th Cahoon wedding anniversary, 1881
Entry/Object ID
2000.FIC.02.022
Scope and Content
Newspaper article titled "A Half-Century, Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Cahoon of Dover" relating the celebration of the 50th wedding anniversary of Joel B. Cahoon and Margaret Van Allen.
A Half-Century
Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Cahoon of Dover
Gives a brief history of the couple. About 100 guests attended the anniversary party at Rose Hill. Describes the "parlors" decorated with wildflowers and also the "reception room" was decorated. A bell and branch of golden rod is said to be above the bride and groom.
The dress of the Cahoon women is described. Four hundred invitations were sent and those who couldn't attend are listed.
