The Republican journal., 1901-08-15

Vllllam n. Gllkey anu CndTleS M. NlcuOlS.
1t is safe to say that seldom is there a
gathering so representative Of this type of
American ship masters.-nOw fast passing
away. Captain Carver first went to sea in
1S42, rose to command in 1S49 and continued
until his retirement in 1885, His father,
grandfather and greatgrandfather were
all ship-masters. Captain Carver's mother,
aged 80, now resides in Searsport.
In addition to the masters mentioned
about 400 friends, including three of their
grandchildren, paid their respects and gave
their best wishes.
Captain and Mrs. Carver are both natives
of Searsport and descended from the Origi-
nal settlers of what is now that town, and
were married here in 1s41 by Rev. Stephen
Thurston, who also married both their par
ents. Beside Mr.. Thurston and his wife
there were five witnesses of their marriage; :;
Prudence Pendleton, now Mrs. Isaac Park !;
Marietta Carver, now Mrs. Hubert Park !;
Mary Pendleton, now Mrs. James Treat !;
Hannah ThurstOn, now Mrs. James u.
Pendleton, and Wealthy Pendleton, now
deceased. The four living witnesses all
live in Searsport, and with the exception OF
Mrs. Treat, who was confined to her bed
by illness, were present to testify to what
had taken place half a century before. The
lower floor of the hotel was finely decorated
with flowers by the young ladies OF Sears
port, who took great pleasure in showing
their love for the couple in this way.
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different States and many cities and towns
were represented. 1t was the largest num-
Der of people ever seen at one time in any
building in SearspOrt at any social event.
Music was furnished during the evening by
fine orchestra, and all the refreshments
one could ask for were served to the guests.
Captain and Mrs. Carver are stopping
for the summer q. the Searsport House
and it was tribute of the confidence
that they had in its well known land
lord, Mr.. William E. Grinnell, to have
the celebration at his inn. That this was
good Judgment all who were there confirm
Although Captain and Mrs. Carver have
not resided in Searsport for thirty years
they have every year returned to their old
home to visit their relatives and friends,
and when attending church they sit in the
pew in the Congregational church that they
have owned during their whole married
life. 1t is we'll understood that the latch
string of their home, No. 81 haywood
street, Boston, is always out to their friends
and all natives from the town of their
nativity are considered as friends by them.
Eight persons who had passed the mile
stone of life which is marked as four score
were present. The Oldest guest was Mrs.
Harriet McGilvery. The bride, who looked
no older than the number of years she had
been married, was dressed in black grena-
lace and diamonds. The groom by her side
stood as straight as he did the day whose
they were celebrating, when
they plighted their faith as long as they
should live. From seven to ten they re-
ceived their many friends and then repair
ed to the dining room where many relatives.
and old friends still fingered. Eugene P
Carver, Esq, of Boston, their only son, and
his wife, assisted in receiving and present
ed their parents with beautiful gold loving
cup on which was the following inscription:
"Presented to Capt. and Mrs. Nathan P.
Carver by their son and daughter on August
sixth the tiftieth anniversary of their
marriage-1S51- 1901" Many other beauti
full gifts were contributed by their friends.
The health of the bride and groom was
drank by all of the guests before departing.
All present had good time, and although
the heads Of the majority had been long
whitened by many winters still all were
young again.
This couple have been readers of The
Republican Journal since it has been pub
lished, over - years, and look for its arrival
at their home in Boston with as much in
the globe
There was talk of jubilee wedding in
ten years and a diamond wedding in twenty
five years, and special invitation was ex-
tended to all present for both of these
events. The guests in departing agreed, if
possible, to be present. 1t was midnight be-
fore the celebration was completed, and it
will long remain pleasant recollection in
the minds of those who were there.
NORTH sEARsPORT ITEMS.
Miss Goldie Robbins has gone to Stockton
Springs to work.
Don't forget the social hop in Marden's
hall this, Thursday, evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank NJ. Eastman of Win
terport were in town last Sunday.
Miss Lena George is at work in the fam
lily of A. E. Trundy at Searsport village.
Mrs. James NJ. Nickerson, who was re-
ported last week as very ill is much better.
Miss Bessie Eastman of Wnterport is
in town visiting her grandmother, Mrs.
Sarah Smart.
Mrs. Susan Adams and son from Mass
achusetts are visiting Mrs. Adams aunt,
Mrs C. o. Fernald
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Burke and daughter
of Searsport village visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Luther George Sunday.
w. II. Nickerson and daughter, Miss
Winnie, of South Swanville were in town
Sunday calling on friends.
Miss Blanche Nickerson has returned
from North Stockton Springs, where she
had been at work the past few months.
Mr. and Mrs CYRUS AdertOn and son