John O. Hennig, age 25, and Miss Caroline R. Grassley, age 19, both of Galesburg.  Married by Rev. Johannes Gensike, at Galesburg.  Married by Rev. Johannes Gensike, at Galesburg, March 24.

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Mr. Clinton Housh, age 21?, farmer, and Mrs. Anna A. Smith, age 20, both of Haw Creek. Married at Maquon, June 5th, by Joseph Shearer, J. P.

Married twenty years ago, May 28th, 1861, at Meillsburg, Pa., by Rev. Sargent, Miss Lena E. Bowman, and Rev. J. D. Howey. Last Saturday being their twentieth wedding anniversary, the citizens of Altona and vicinity dropped by the house in the afternoon and evening and took possession of it... About 11 o'clock the company began to leave for several homes.

Mr. Aretas A. Hyde, age 27, assistant postmaster at Lewistown, and Miss Luella Bates, of Galesburg, married June 1st, by Rev. Owen A. Williams at Galesburg.

Mr. Ernest S. Hunting, age 25, farmer of Palermo, Grundy County, and Miss Emily S. Beals, age 26, of Lynn. Married in Lynn Township, June 9th, by Rev. C. C. Harrah.

Mr. August Johnson, age 27, mechanic, and Miss Sophia L. Highlander, age 24, both of Galesburg. Married at Galesburg, May 26th by Rev. S. P. A. Lindahl.

The Tenth Anniversary

     Wednesday evening being the tenth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Halstrom, a large number of their friends entered their residence on East Waters Street and unceremoniously took possession.  Mr. and Mrs. Halstrom were completely surprised, and submitted without a murmur.  At the proper time, Dr. Lambert, on behalf of the assemblage, presented to Mr. and Mrs. Halstrom, in a very neat little speech, the various presents which were brought, to which the host responded.  The following is a list of presents.  Two large patent rocking chairs trimmed in velvet, one hanging lamp, a chamber set, and triple-plated silver knives and forks.  The refreshments which were served were partaken of with a hearty good will.   It was a late hour when the merry crowd adjourned. [Peter Halstrom married Caroline Paulson on 6/27/1871.]