Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-02-25
GRAFTON.
GOLDEN WEDDING.


born in Windham June 10, 1909, They
were married in Windham Feb. 10 1926.
The fiftieth anniversary of their we'd
ding day was duly celebrated Tuesday
Feb. Is, 1876, at the residence of Alden
Walker in Grafton. Notwithstanding
the storm of sleet and rain which pre-.
vailed during the day, about thirty
came together in the afternoon and
about seventy in the evening, to offer
their congratulations to the worthy cou-
pie, while scores of relations and friends
detained by the weather and other cir
cumstances were present in spirit
All ages from four score years down
were represented aud all seemed to
heartily enjoy the occasion, none more
so then the venerable pair themselves
who entertained their friends with
many pleasing "reminiscences of the past.
In the evening songs of faith, hope
and the above, were sung Mr.. Rugg adj
dressed the company in be6tting words
and remarks were made and prayer of.
fered by Rev. VIM. H. Rugg of Per-
kinsville, nephew Before the wee
small " hours of the night came ON the
company scattered, leaving tokens of
their high regard for their aged friends
and wishing them the best of Gods
blessings for the time to come.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rugg have spent their
married life in the towns of Windham,
Londonderry, Chester and Grafton. They
have had nine children, seven of whom
reached the age of adults. OF these
Joseph Clark, the oldest son, studied at
Fairfax and died in 1862 while pastor
of the Baptist church in Vershire. He
married Mindwell Richardson, of Yves
ton. Mary, the Oldest daughter, is the
wife of Alden Walker, Nancy is the
wife of VIM. W. March of Windham,
Lucretia is the wife of Rev. Merrill How
ard of Kansas. Elijah B. married for
his first wife Lucinda Stevens of Yves
ton, for his present wife Lucy Lincoln
of Peru. Elizabeth died unmarried
and Martin L. the youngest is now stu
dying for the ministry in Madison Uni
versity, Hamilton. n. Y. There are
twelve grandchildren living.
Mr.. Rugg united with the Baptist
church in South Windham 80 years ago
last August. Mrs. Rugg united not long
after their marriage, Their children
and children-in-law are all Baptists
Mr.. Riggs parents lived together
over 90 years and had nine children,
eight of whom lived to marry and settle
in life. They died at the ages of 70 and
80. Mrs. Riggs parents lived together
over so years and had ten children all of
whom lived to establish homes of their
own. Her father died in his SD year ;
her mother in her 92d year her grand
mother Bennett on her mothers side
died at the advanced age of 105 years.
Two Of Mr. Riggs broth ers have lived
with their wives fifty years. Daniel f.,
who with his wife is now living in Lon
donderry were married in Oct. 1925.
Ivah n, Of Portsmouth was married
previously, his wife died Dec. 10, 1875.
The following is appended as among
the contributions of the occasion by
well known author
TO MR.. AND MRS JACOB RUGG RES
PECTFULLY FROM AMANDA P. WALK
| Err.
| With reverence for the sacred rite
Ordained Of Heaven in Edeus bowers.
We come to crown With friendships flowers.
| worthy pair these bonds unite,
| And humbly pray
Kind Heaven may
| Smile on this golden wedding day.
We Joy to greet you on this day
| Who. fifty years the records stand
Have led each other by the hand.
And never faltered by the way;
Such eonstancy,
Deserves to be
| Crowned with golden jubilee
Els Ss
Each to the other seems as fair,
AS when you pledged your bridal vows
For love ana truth,
Feel not times tooth.
But dwell embossed in fadeless youth.
| How sweet, mid changeful times like ours
The fragrance Of affections bloom.
The sanctity of love and home
That make them kin to kden's bowers.
As thus you stand.
Hand Joined in hand,
| The whole worlds homage you command.
| To-day the children God has given,
Those dear nnrtured by your prayers
| Rise up and bless your hosry hairs.
| And ask for you the smile of Heaven.
All that are here.
This golden year.
Bring gifts Of love your souls to cheer
All are not here TO cheer your sight.
-Four vacant chairs none come to fill,
But singing psalms on lions hill.
Faith sees them clad in robes of white,
They've gone before,
Lite's journey DER,
You'll met them on the shining shore.
Led by loving Fathers hand.
| MEATH fortunes tr1 9ns and fortunes smiles,
| 1ouve jOurneyed till the lessening miles.
slope gently towards the better land.
| Yetif we may.
| We wish your stay,
| Might reach diamond wedding day.
| Dear. friends. whate'er your length of days,
May benedictiOns them rest,
May each succeeding one be best.
| And life be one glad song Of praise;
| May heavenly grace,
| Your DathW