Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-10-24

On Oct. 10th, 1851, an event occurred in
Westford. VT, which furnished the oc-
casion for a very pleasant gathering at the
home OF Truman b. Martin on Oct. IS,
1901. On the first date Truman b. Martin
and Miss Emeline Clafiin were united in
marriage by the Rev. John Woodward; !;
on the last date a large company gathered
to congratulate Mr.. and Mrs. Martin on
completion of fifty years of welded life
and to express heartfelt wishes for their
continued prosperity.
The rooms were beautifully decorated
with the golden leaves OF October which
were so appropriate TO the occasion. A
large phonograph was in one of the rooms
and helped to make the time pass
pleasantly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin are connected with
some Of the oldest families OF the White
River valley and representatives OF them,
together with children, grandchildren and
friends made large company. Mr.. Mar
tin was one of family of eleven children,
nine Of which reached maturity, and Mrs.
Martin one Of family of twelve, eleven
of which reached maturity, and this is the
first golden wedding in the family on
either side. A few family pictures were
taken that day and one represented four
generations. They have in their possess
sion photograph of group representing
five generations, not in direct line of de-
scent, but still comprising bona fide rep
resentatives of five distinct generations.
Their early married life was spent in
Hancock but for many years they have
lived in Rochester. Children were born
to them as follows Prank Leslie, who
married Miss Lena Campbell, and resides
in Bethel; Daniel Bigelow, who died in
childhood; and Kate Florence, who mar
ried Geo. l.. Greeley, who, with their
family. reside at the old homestead.
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were served, the guests departed, leaving
many gold pieces and appropriate presents
as tokens of their respect. These, together
with the many expressions of esteem and
regard, viii be highly priced by Mr.. and
Mrs. Martin, who, with the other menu
bers of the family, are deeply grateful to
all who helped to make the occasion
successful one.
The following lines were read on the
occasion and were composed by Mrs.
Nancy Hubbard, aged "a years, who was
present and who was also a witness Of the
wedding in ISL
The golden leaves OF fair October
Have closely linked our hearts together;
The orange flower OF atty years
Is not yet hlighted.
Oh then, it's well to gather here
And gladden. faith by this reunion;
For life is sacred and sincere,
Through loves communion.
II Is not wealth noe pOmp nor pride
That keeps an earnest heart,
But strength and tenderness given
And will 60 do a manly part.
So let the years slip swiftly BY
With JOY or woe to tell
First In Youths fair wonderland
We pledged our faith for storm or shine.
The brow NAV gather a furrowed shade.
The ewes may lose their glowing brightness,
The glossy locks of womanhood
May turn 60 silver whiteness.
Nature smiled on Us with Joy,
But once our hearts were saddened,
Our much loved Danny boy
Was called TO a home in heaven.
The golden stars their radiance pour.
on keep US in thy loving care,
Our household fran every snare.
Our faith be strong TO meet on the eternal shore.