The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-08-11
NFWBURY.

Mr.. Williams and family from Bos-
ton spent Sunday with their mother,
Mrs. .Lother.
Hon. Horace w. Bailey is in Boston
attending the Bailey Bailey reunion,
where he will present very careful ly
prepared historical paper of the family
in this section of the state.
Mr.. A. L. Farmer and family have
returned from a two weeks visit at
Island Pond and West Concord.
At union service ar the M. e.,
church Sunday evening Rev. Mr.. Mer-
rill gave very interesting resume OF
the address of Deacon Osgood at the
S. S. convention at Wells River.
Mrs. Merrill is entertaining two of
her sisters from the west.
Rev. and Mrs. w. G. johnson leave
Thursday for two weeks vacation.
Henry Orser from the University at
Mortified has been sick several days
from an injury received while pitching
hay for Richard Doe.
Rev. and Mrs. johnson were detain-
ed at the town farm till late at night
through terrific thunder storm while
on their way to a meeting at Newbury
Center.
Mrs. G. L. Andrews has returned
from Mortified where she has been
visiting her father, Nh. Joseph Gould.
Miss Ilsley. a former teacher of
Newbury Seminary, is visiting friends
i'll town
Mr.. H. H. Runnels of South New
bury is making quite extensive repairs
on his grist mill.
Hon. VIM. Celley of Bradford with
friends visited at the NJ. E. parsonage,
Saturday.
Miss Julia Goddard has returned
from Boston where she has been the
second time called to attend the fune-
raj of an honored friend.
One of the memorable occasions of
the town, bringing together a large
number of people, was the celebration
of the fiftleth anniversary of the mar
rage of Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Leighton
at their home Aug. Sth. This Wort by
and respected couple were married in
1S40 by the Rev. H. p. Cushing Both
have been for nearly fifty years con-
sistent members of the M. E. church,
Mrs. Leighton received by Rev. i. d.
Barrows and Mr.. Leighton by Rev.
Silas Quimby. The brides maiden
name was Jane Lindsay, born in this
town, and connected with large and
influential family, many representa-
. tives of the name being present. The
groom was also native of Newbury,
coming from a staunch and thrifty an
cestry. They have always been hard
working, honest and faithful, their
home a shelter of love to the homeless
and resting place for the itinerant
preacher. Many beautiful and useful
presents were left as testimonials of
the esteem Of friends and relatives.
A bountitul collation. was served in a
delightful grove near the home, follow
ed Dy singing, and prayer by Rev. Mr..
Bryant. Remarks by Rev. John Nc
Donald, a faithful and much loved
pastor of former years. Rev. Mr.. Mer-
rill of the Congregational church made
very appropriate and congratulatory
remarks. Mr.. Keye5 and Mr.. Hale,
prominent business men, spoke in
pleasing manner of the interest OF the
venerable couple in all things tending
to the best good of the community,
concluded by remarks by the present
pastor, Rev. w. G. johnson. A num-
Der were in attendance who were
present at the silver anniversary TWEEN
ty. five years ago when the esteemed
pastor was Rev. p. n Granger. Two
toWnsmen with wives were present
who have observed their fiftieth ami
versary, viz, Moses Clark and NJ.
Edwards. Young and old voted it an
exceptionally pleasant occasion, and |
with congratulations wished their en-
tertainers, who are now wonderfully |
vigorous for their years, many more |
of blessing, and an abundant entrance |
into that Home containing a loved son |
and where the inhabitants are never |
sick or weary, without night or death. |
W. C. j.
Lines written for the occasion by
Mrs. Corllss, seventy-fOur years of age,
the only person living who witnessed |
the nuptials:
Fifty years of welded life,
We celebrate today,
Vows have been kept with love so strong, |
As years have passed away.
In fifty years of welded life
But one dear child was given,
United love reared him so true
lie ripened soon for Heaven.
His wife is left to mourn his loss,
May she a solace prove,
Anu dill JIlCll lOJltllLS lOOlSJtpS Rulu6
AS down the years they move.
A boy bereft of mothers care.
She keeps with love so strong,
Now let us hope he'll render back
What doth to her belong.
Your deeds of kindness day and night,
Will never be forgot,
Blessings will follow where you 90.
Rejoicing be your lot.
Your home has sheltered everyone,
Your doors been opened vice,
United may you always stand
Till you in heaven abide.
"To live is Christ, to die is gain,'
We seek a resting place,
Then why not be content on earth,
Until we run our race.
To God in heaven we humbly pray,
His kingdom in our soul,
Then why not hope to bless the earth
Where spirit has control.
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
In earth, we're taught to pray,
Then let us rest on Christ our all
Till the millennium day.