Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-11-24

NJ. aal ars, Charles nilIltsa csaJraiulaisd
by Many Friends.

The Golden wedding of Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Milliken was very pleasant
occasion. Many friends and relatives
calling on them at their pleasant home
on Lincoln street, Monday evening, tc
congratulate them on their so years OF
happy. and prosperous married life.
The genial host and hostess are OF
Augustus most well-known. and high
lily respected residents, and 1t was with
the most sincere congratulations on
their past life. with good wishes for
many more years to come. that their
friends were present. In token of the
regard in which they are held Mr.. and
Mrs. Milliken were presented respec-
lively with cane and pin.
The cane is of ebony. mounted with
an elaborate gold head, touching en-
blem of the wishes of all that it may in
years to come help the kindly gentleman
along his path OF life,to distance long
beyond his three score and ten. Mr.
Milliken appreciates the gift, and may
well be proud of it.
The pin. is a sunburst of pearls.
prettily arranged in gold. with bright
diamond in the center. While receiv-
ing her guests Mrs. Milliken wore the
present. which certainly was very be-
coming.
Among the other presents We're $50 in
gold coin from Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. p.
Milliken of Richmond; and gold coins
from Col and Mrs Elias Milliken. A
hand painted china plate was also a
highly priced gift from Mrs. c. A.
Quimby of Leavenworth. Kansas,
formerly a resident of Augusta.
Refreshments We're enjoyed, Mrs.
Whitten and Miss Chase serving the
coffee and chocolate at a table cano-
pied in the bay window of the dining
room, which was decorated with yell
low chrysanthemums and roses. The
parlor, in which the guests We're re-
ceived, and the rooms adjoining. We're
cheerful with flowers tastefully ar
ranged.
In the afternoon and evening. the
visitors called, young and old, includ
ing Augustus BEST people.
An elderly gentleman, one out of
many, as he left the happy couple ac
companied by his wife, was heard to
say: I've long known Charles. I've
been with him not little in years
gone by, and l am glad: it does my
heart good to see him so pleased"
So with the best wishes for many
more years. with an occasional hope
expressed that they might live to see
another golden wedding, Mr. and Mrs.
Milliken passed happy day.
Mr.. Milliken was born in Scarboro,
Nov. 20, 1891. He was the sixth son of
Allison and Jane Libbey Milliken. OF
the seven sons, he is now the second
oldest, William of Gardiner, and Elias
Milliken of Augusta, being the others.
Mr.. Milliken began his business life
in Gardiner, and was soon known as
one of the most successful lumbermen
in this section. He has passed many
winters in the Wilderness, which
doubtless has had much to do with his
robust. and even now, sturdy man.
hood
He was married November %, 1S46,
to Rebecca S. Bangs of Sidney, who.
in the autumn of their life, gracefully
and cheerfully presides over their
home.
In 1860. they moved to Augusta,
where they were for many years prom
inent among the best singers. Their
life here has been a happy one.
Mrs. Milliken is the daughter of
Bella and Thurza Bangs of Sidney.
Her father was prosperous farmer.
She is skillful with the needle. and has
recently completed a centerpiece of
jewel work. begun since her 73d birth
day anniversary.
With best wishes for their future,
their friends departed after the recep-
tion, most enjoyable one in every
way.