The golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. John Weismandel, of Oregon City, was celebrated at that place on Saturday, April 23, at
their residence, corner of Eleventh and Van Buren streets. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Weismandel's two daughters,
Mrs. Rose Howard, of Portland, wife of Dr. J. H. Howard, and Mrs. Daniel Lyons, of Oregon City. Philip Weismandel, of Portland,
a son, and Miss Ruby Howard and Daniel Lyons, Jr., grandchildren were also present. Another daughter, Mrs. Emma Steibitz, of
Condon, Or., was unable to attend the celebration.

Mr. Weismandel was presented with a watch chain and fob; Mrs. Weismandel with a ring, gifts from their four children.

Mr. and Mrs. Weismandel were married in Black Hawk County, Iowa, April 25, 1858. They crossed the plains in 1864, arriving at
Oregon City in the Fall of that year. Mr. and Mrs. Weismandel the following year settled on a homestead in the vicinity of
Oregon City and resided there continuously until about five years ago, when they removed to Oregon City. Mr. Weismandel was
formerly prominent in politics on the Democratic side. He is a member of the Improved Order of Redmen.