The Republican journal., 1897-10-07
A Golden Wedding in Palermo.

September 81, 1917, James Soule of Paler-
mo, Maine, then a goung MAJ, of twenty-one
years. led to the altar Miss Jane Jewell of
China, Maine, who was two years his senior.
In the early part of their married life they
lived in Liberty and Freedom, where Mr..
Soule worked at the blacks smiths trade,
which pursuit he has since followed. After
the death of his father, Samuel Soule, they
settled on the farm where they now live in
Palermo, it being the old farm cleared from
the wilderness in 1899 by his grandfather,
Amasa Soule, who was a descendant of
George Soule of the Mayfiower
Mr.. and Mrs. Soule have been blessed
with ten children, eight of whom lived to
manhood and womanhood. The observance
of the fftieth anniversary of their marriage
brought Sam and Abbie, and companions,
and George of Lowell Mass. to join others
of the family, all being present. To George,
the youngest child, is due much credit in
arranging to celebrate this event to cheer
his parents in their declining years, he hay
ing expended about one hundred dollars to
make this occasion perfect success. We'd
ding cards of invitation were sent out and
many responded by their presence and
brought tokens of esteem as reminder to
Mr.. and Mrs. Soule of their having passed
the tifteth milestone of their married life.
Monday morning, Sept. ~, 1897, dawned
bright and fair, but in the afternoon it was
cloudy and cold and the wind blew a gale.
Flags were floating in the breeze, the larger
one bearing the dates 1S47 and 1897, which
were made for the occasion. AT two o'clock
the children and grandchildren, friends and
neighbors, gathered from far and near at
the old homestead to the number of about
two hundred, and the afternoon was spent
in shaking hands and friendly greetings. At
seven O'Clock two hundred and twenty
eight sat down to supper, which was served
in tent twenty-five by fifty feet, we'll light
ed with lamps and Japanese lanterns.
Among the many presents was an oak ex-
tension table and set of dishes from club; ;
nice oak chair from a club; twenty-three
dollars in money from the children and
others; six silver forks and two large
spoons from 7. A. Rene and wife of Newton,
Mass. six silver spoons from Frances Syl-
sugar shell, gold lined, from Geo. L. Rice,
Boston, Mass. butter knife and sugar she'll
from Stephen Prescott and wife of Lowell,
Mass. silver souvenir spoon, gold lined,
from Mr.. and Mrs George Fowler of Bruins
wick, Maine; gold lined berry spoon from
Mrs. Bernice Wing of Augusta; silver
sugar shell and glass set from Mr.. and Mrs.
w. A. Nelson of Palermo. There We're
other presents of glass ware, towels, etc,
too numerous to mention.
At nine o'clock the company repaired to
the First Baptist church near by, which was
| we'll warmed and lighted, and where an en-
tertainment of singing and recitations by
the children was given. Then Mr.. and Mrs.
Soule were remarked by the pastor,
nephew, Rev. Harry E. Hinkley. Mr., Soule
faithfully promised in the presence of all
the people to get the water to wash his
stockings, which was said to take a large
| amount; also to provide still for Mrs. Soule
| to the best of his ability. Mrs. Soule in turn
| promised to fry the pork, if she could get it
to fry, but would not promise to get up first
in the morning and build the fire as she
had done all summer. Mr.. H. then pro-
| nounced them to be still man and wife
| About midnight the company broke up, with
many good wishes for the future of the hap
py couple as they near the sunset of life, and
| hope they may be still favored with health
| and live to celebrate their diamond we'd
ding.