Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-12-21
MARRIED FIFTY YEARS,
Mr.. and Mrs. John II. Austin Reach Gold.
en- Mile Stone-Event Celebrated Voc.


en- Mile Stone-Event Celebrated Yes.
terday.
Man and wife so rarely travel the road
of life together for fifty years that the
golden wedding anniversary is always a
matter OF hearty congratulation, and the
notable event is generally celebrated with
more or less elaborate observance. Among
the few in the history of the town Of Rock
ingham who have reached this happy estate
are Mr.. and Mrs. John III. Austin of Sax
tons River who celebrated their golden
anniversary yesterday.
The members of the family gathered in
the afternoon and dinner was served at Q
o'clock. A reception was given in the
evening and 25 or 80 relatives, neighbors
and friends were present, Among the
number were Col. and Mrs. A. A Hall
and son Lee of St Adams, William E
Henry Of Fitchburg, Mass who was pres
ent at the wedding so years ago, William
Bridges and w. N Bridges and families of
Athens. A poem was read by Mrs. Nc
Larence, daughter who lives at home,
and remarks were made by Col, A A.
Hall. Several letters were also read by
Mrs McLarence. Florence Austin,
granddaughter, wore dress made over
from the dress the bride wore fifty years
ago when married. Mr. and Mrs Austin
were remembered with splendid lot of
presents and the hearty congratulations
and good wishes must have made them feel
young again.
BIOGRAPHICAL.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Austin we're married
il Athens, VT, December 20, 1919, at the
residence of the brid7's father, Amos Davis.
They were married by Rev. Mr.. Hill OF
Cambridgeport.
Mrs. Austin, whose maiden name was
Loan ha Davis, was born in Athens in
1928. She was the youngest daughter Of
Amos Davis, tamil arly known as Squire
Davis. who was prominently identified
with the early history of the town. Mrs
Austin was educated at Leland and Gray
Seminary in rTownshend, and at Saxtons
River seminary, Of which l.. +. Ward wa
at hat time principal. At the age of Is
she wen to St. townsville, N. Y, to teach
It took three days to make the journey b,
stage over the Green Mountains. Mrs
Austin has one brother, C. c. Davis, AM
sister, Mrs. Fannie E. Whitney, living
who reside in Kans s.
Mr.. Austin was born in Newfane i
1929, aud was the only chJd Of DR.. job
Austin. His mother, Min -rvs Priest Z
Cambridge, Mas wa, noted singer an
a member Of the Handel an Hayden soti
ETY. in its early days. His parents moves
to Athens when he was - years old. H
received his education at the public school,
Leland and Gray S minary, and Bacl
River Academy in Ludlow. Mr.. Au,ti1
has been Mason for 40 years and wa
Master OF Blazing Star lodge, Townshend
II years, aud member of the grand lodg
IA years. He came to Saxtons River il
1882. a,..,,5, ....
Mr.. and Ms. Austin have three childrer
and six grandch ldren. Their children art
Emogene M, wife of j. H. McClarence
who travels as superintendent Of the
of the Draper company of Hopedale
Mass. Abbie L., wife Of Col. A. A. Hal
of the firm of Wilson & Hall, attorneys
st. Adams; H. j Austin, employed in the
division office OF the Central Vermont rail
road at Bellows Falls. Mr.. and Mrs
Austin are very active aud we'll preserved
for people of their years. They are vel
and f.vcrably known here and in adjoinine
towns and are respected and esteemed BY
all.