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Show TO WED AT 70 Marriage of Septuagenarians Took Place in Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 7-John S Burt. 70 years of age, and Maria S. Brown, aged 70, Is the last Item for the year on the docket In the marriage 11-censo 11-censo clerk's office Mr. Burt uppeared personally and secured se-cured the license and after treating all around to good cigars left the City Ha.ll a very happy man. Mr Burt, a prosperous Nebraska farmer. far-mer. Is residing with his son at No. 3721 North Broad street. Mrs Brown lives with her three children at No. 723 Wallace Wal-lace street. The wedding took place at Mrs Brown's home and only ft. few Intimate friends were present. Mr Burt l very active. About four years ago Mr Burt came Eaat with hla first wife to visit his son While here he met Mrs. Brown. Last summer he made the trip again, his wife having died and he renewed his acQualntanoe with Mrs. Brown. A fortnight ago he proposed and was accepted. |