Campbellsport News, December 4, 1919

TRIPLE WEDDING CELEBRATION

   Over three hundred relatives and friends were entertained at L. Rafenstein's hall in the village of Ashford last Thursday evening, November 27th, in honor of the silver wedding anniversaries of Mr. and Mrs. Barthol W. Jaeger, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Zohren and Mr. and Mrs. John Zehren, all residing in the town of Ashford. Dancing was enjoyed by old and young until thew wee hours of the morning, to the music of the Liberty orchestra of Campbellsport, who kept the merry-makers going at a lively clip. At midnight supper was served.
   Twenty-fove years ago the three couples were married at the St. Martin's church in Ashford, by Rev. Father Bernard Nuttmann. Since that time they have all resided on farms in that town and attended St. Martin's church, being members of the congregation.
   During the day each couple entertained seperately at their respective homes, where a Thanksgiving supper was served to their numerous friends. Those who assisted in serving at the Jaeger home were the Misses Irene Berg, Martha Campbell, Johanna Schill, Rosina Schill, Irene Ullrich, Edwina Yankow, FRances Hall and Leona Jaeger. Two hundred and thirty people partaking of supper at their residence. The house and tables were attractively decorated in silver and white. The three couples attended mass in the forenood at the same church where they had taken their marriage vows twenty-five years before, and the remainder of the day was spent in a reception at their homes. The worthy couples were the recipients of many beautiful and valuable presents of silver and cut glass.
   It was an occasion that brought joy and pleasure to nearly every home in town Ashford and all joined heartily in wishing much joy and happiness to the couple, who have gained the respect and esteem of a host of people in this vicinity. It is the sincere wish of their many friends that they may remain with them and enjoy blessings and prosperity as in the past.