The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-14
Mrs. Sherman and Mr..
Hunt 10 Be Married.
PROSPECTIVE BRIDE 90.
Bridegroom Has Passed Eighty
Eighth Milestone.
BEEN FRIENDS MANY YEARS.

Watertown, Oct. IA marriage.
which promises to equal. if not outrival
in romance any union chronicled through
oct the United States Will be solemnize
in watertown on Got. 90
Benjamin Il. hunt the intended
groom, is now in his ssth year. and is
living comfortably on the fruits of "a
long ana successful mercantile life. He
is a former resident OF Rochester. \.
Y. is we'll known in Bridgeport. Conn,
where for years he has conducted "a sue
cessful business, and has a wide reputa-
tion in Boston.
Mrs. Julia A. Sherman. the promised
bride, LACKS but decade of being 100 years
old. She lives in Watertown and possesses
an unoommonly generous share of this
worlds goods. Her wealth is roughly
estimated as being more than Sl,O00 COO.
Mr.. Hunt and Mrs. Sh ,rman decided to
wed In the most natural manner imagin
able, although nc union at so advanced
IN age appears peculiarly remarkable
when the facts are not known. They
were companions in childhood and re-
mained close friends as years rolled by.
Mir. Hunt was accustomed TO pay visits
at the Sherman homestead. but business
grew so pressing that his calls gradully
bscame less frequent. For years the
couple had not seen each other.
Early last spring Mrs. Sherman sent
Mr.. Hunt an invitation to spend fort
night at her hou, ,e in Watertown. Mr..
nd lie
more was entertained by the lady who is
TO be bis bride.
A VACATION TRIP.
A vacation trip was planned. and the
two travelled extensively during the
summer months just passed. They visited
the Adirondaoks. sojourned at the
Thousands Islands. and touched at many
other resorts and oinus of interest.
Mrs. Sherman's former husband, who
in life was "a physician. has been dead for
years. Mr.. Hunt has been twice married.
His second wife died several years ago.
Her death made him lonely. Naturally.
these two old friends, being thus thrown
together. formed an attachment which
resulted in a pledge to marry. Both arc
astonishingly well preserved. onjoy rare
health for their years and are in full pos
session OF all their faculties.
AGREED TO MARRY.
During their travels the agreement was
made and the venerable lover cautiously
iroke the news Instead of meeting op.
position the Information was received
with satisfaction by those nearest akin to
Mr.. Hunt.
All Of his friends ard relatives arr
pleased with the prospective match.
knowing that the old gentleman had had
no settled home since he lad been
widower and being aware also of ii 0 re-
gard he held for Mrs. Sherman. And so
the date. was fixed for Wednesda Oct 90
Mrs. Sherman, like Mr.. Hunt is re-
markably well preserved for woman Of
her age. She is active and light hearted.
The apartments OF her fine home in
watertown are ever open to her guests.
She Is renowned for her hospitality and is
never happier than when surrounded by
q host Of merry young people.
since their return Mr.. hunt has been
NUMBERED hmCng her guests. As fore
runner OF the cvont TO ccme. tho Sherman
homestead for weeks past has peen the
scene Of a series OF receptions and parties
AZ oil OF these tbe slivery haired suitor
has been the lion of the occasion.
NATIVE OF NEW YORK.
Mr.. Hunt was born So years ago in
New York state. nesr Syracuse. lie on
tered upon his business ,oreer when
young man in Rochester. n. Y. TEo-e
he remained for many years. Later 10
went TO bridgeport Conn. and in con
junction with his son started business
which has since grown most productive
Mr. Hunt had two sons by his first wife.
They are %. Taicott Hunt and Benjamin
r. Hunt, .Ir.. now aged about 55 aud ~
years respectively. Frederick > Hunt
aged As years is the third son Nv ito
second wife. All these are respected pus-
ness men.