The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-11-21

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After a few moments spent In
friendly congratulations, during which
time the bride and groom OF fifty
years ago stood under wedding bell
of white bunting and flowers which
hung suspended from the ceiling in
the center OF the room, a very interest
ing program was rendered.:
Rev. Seth Reed, of Flint, one of the
Cd Methodist pioneers OF Michigan,
a former pastor In this city, respond
ed to the toast: "OwOSso when /
first saw it." He spoke of the old days
of Methodism, and his talk was Of
much interest to those who were we'll
acquainted with the times Of fifty
seven years ago.
Prof. o. G. Seelye, Of Detroit, who
was unable to be present, sent writ
ten response to the toast 1.-THE back
yard fence" which was read by Prof.
A. j. Cadman. Mr.. Seelye was at one
time close neighbor to Mr.. Goodwin
and gave pleasing "reminiscences Of
that time.
Prof. Cadman spoke on Twenty
years in the pew" he having been a
member of the church for some years
and a member uf the official board.
The toast "Bad Patience" was re.
sponded to by DR.. B. S. Knapp in his
usual happy manner.
"Wha5 Bag Might Tell" was the
toast responded to by Mrs. II. III.
Daniels, and 1t was an especially suit
able subject, as Mrs. Good win has been
treasurer of the Ladies' Aid Society
for some years.
Mrs. Leslie III. Wood, OF Chicago,
was present and responded to the
toast "Fatherly Gossip" Mrs. Wood
gave many touching tributes to Mr..
and Mrs. Good Twin, her parents, and
altogether made most delightful,
witty and withal earnest and charm
ing response.
Miss LaLtta Goodwin, grand
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Goodwin,
sang very sweetly "Tne Golden We'd
ding" and Miss Donna Sherman
charmingly rendered the song, so
Promise Me-" after which the chill
dren and relatives gave Mr.. and Mrs.
Goodwin beautiful boquet OF cut
flowers. The worthy couple were then
presented with an elegant full dinner
set of Havlland china, the gift of
friends, Rev. j. P. Warner making the
presentation speech, telling in a few
well chosen words, Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Goodwin's faithfulness to Gods SER
vice and of the many friends won.
Refreshments, consisting OF ice
cream and cake were then served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Goodwin were married
fifty years ago yesterday, in Holland,
Oakland county, Michigan. Mr.. Good
win was born on farm In Lincoln.
shire, England, Nov. 81, seventy years
ago, where he lived until eighteen
years OF age, at which time he, with
number Of other young men, left to
seek new home and fortune in
America. He located in Milford, and
it was there that he met his wife, to
whom he was married year later.
They came to Shiawassee in 1862 and
settled in Rush township where Mr..
Goodwin soon cleared 100 acres of
woods seven miles from this city. The
old homestead was sold about year
ago.
Mrs. Good win was born in Drum
shire, Scotland, coming to this coun.
try few months after Mr.. Goodwin
sailed.
Eight children were born to them,
two OF whom are living, Andrew N,
who runs grocery store in this city,
and Mrs. Leslie III. Wood, of Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Goodwin are promi-
nent In church work, and coming as
they did, when Methodism was strug-
Cling hard to keep up her courage, with
but 10 members In the city, and striv-
log with a few other faithful ones to
build up the church here, the men,
bers of the First M. e. Church OF this
city have nothing but kindest wishes
and thanks for those whose earnest
endeavor helped make Methodism
whatit is here today, with member
ship of over $50.