MARRIED FIFTY YEARS Wednesday, April 1, 1908, was the fiftieth anniversary of the wedding of John (Freeman) HART and wife (Susan MATHIAS) and the event was celebrated by a charming family gathering at the home of the venerable couple, in Minerva. About forty members of the relationship, representing four generation, were present, the affair having been arranged as a surprise for Mr. And Mrs. Hart. The day was devoted to social amenities, speeches having been delivered by Rev. Mr. ELLIS, and Frank WESTON and wife. Mr. Hart is 75 years of age while Mrs. Hart, whose maiden names was Susan Mathias, is 69. Both are in excellent health and enjoy the prospect of many more years among those they love. Mr. And Mrs. Hart are the parents of five children, all of who are living, while there are six living grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Among those present at the celebration was Mrs. Jemima Pennock, who as Jemima DENNIS, was married to Isaac PENNOCK on the same day on which Mr. And Mrs. Hart were united. There having been a double wedding. An unusual feature in this connections if that Elmer PENNOCK and A. W. HART, the eldest sons of the two couples who were married fifty years ago, were also principals in a double wedding. (Marriage occurred in Augusta Twp., Carroll Co., OH) (Parents of John HART was John HART and Elizabeth WHEATON)