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- Niagara Gazette - 10/18/1926
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob B. Vogt, No.
4810 Lewlston road, pioneer settlers
of Niagara Falls, spent yesterday
and today celebrating the 50th anniversary
of their wedding. They were
married on October 18, 1876, in the
old Whitney homestead in the Lockport
road and have resided here all
their lives.
A reception was held at the family
home yesferday afternoon from 3
until 6 o'clock and was attended by
over 75 old time friends and relatives
of the couple. They were recipients
of numerous beautiful floral tributes
which were used to decorate tne
house. Yellow and gold roses, dahlias,
and other fall flowers were
placed about the rooms in profusion.
Among those present was Miss
Marie Young, of the Packard road,
who was also a guest at the wedding
50 years ago. Miss Lettie Ransom, or
the Mentz apartments, and Mr. and
Mrs. Henry S. Tompkins of La Salle
were a l so present at the wedding and
at yesterday's reception. Others present
who were at the wedding were
Mrs. Vogt's three sisters, Emma,
Louisa and Frances Whitney.
The children who were present
were: Dorothy May Vogt. who lives
at home; Dr. and Mrs. Clarence B.
Vogt. of Brooklyn; Mr. and Mrs. J.
Whitney Vogt and family, of Buftaso,
and Mrs. Fred M. Ackerson. wife of
the chief judge N. Y. Court of Claims,
and family of this city. Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Vogt, of Tampa, Florida, were
unable to be present.
Delicious sandwiches, assorted
cakes, tea and coffee were served
during the afternoon. Mrs. Clarence
Vogt and Mrs. Whitney Vogt poured
nnd were assisted by Miss Dorothy
Vogt, Miss Betty Vogt and Miss
Mary Elizabeth Ackerson. Mrs. Ackerson
was chairman of the reception
committee. Charles Frederick, son
of Judge and Mrs. Ackerson, and
Clifton Whitney, son of J. Whitney
Vogt, were in charge of the door.
Mr Vogt was one of the most active
guests present and enjoyed every
minute of the afternoon. Mrs. Vogt
wore the gown in which she was
married which was remodelled for
the occasion. It is ashes of roses taffeta
with pearls and Mrs. Vogt presented
a most charming appearance.
One of the original wedding gifts, a
damask table cloth, was used on the
dining room table during the reception.
Mr. and Mrs. Vogt received many
beautiful gifts including a diamond
and platinum dinner ring to the bride
and a solid gold pen and pencil to the
groom. Gold pieces, silverware, china.
Jewelry and a profusion of flowers
were also received. A guest bock was
signed by those present. Mr. and
Mrs. Vogt's children are giving them
a complimentary dinner this evening
at Henry Neff's Niagara Inn. It Is
expected that there will be about 18
present.
Mr. Vogt was born In his present
home, No. 4810 Lewlston road, the
son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob J. Vogt,
who came to this city in 1828. Mrs.
Vogt was Mary S. Whitney, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. John Whitney, of
the Lockport road. They were also
among the earliest settlers In the
Niagara district and Mrs. Vogt was
born in the Lockport road homestead.
Mr. Vogt was a farmer but
retired about 30 years ago.
For the past several years Mr
and Mrs. Vogt have been spending
their winters in Florida and plan on
leaving this year on November 3rd
They will be accompanied by their
daughter. Dorothy.
ALSO
Niagara Gazette - 10/25/1876
WEDDINGS.--On Tuesday evening last
week Rev. A. F. Colburn, pastor of St.
Paul's M. E. Church at this place, was
married to Miss Carrie Pinner, daughter
of J, N. Pinner, Esq, of Tonawanda. On
Wednesday Mr. Colburn officiated at the
wedding of Jacob B. Vogt, and Miss Mary
S. Whitney, daughter of John Whitney,
Esq., of this town. Both wedding parties
then left for the Centennial and a
trip to New York, Boston. with the
good wishes of many friends.
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