The Republican journal., 1903-09-24
HuWES FAMILY RkUNION.

the children of the late hoo6rt =. ana
Martha Sukeforth Howes. There are
IA children, eight boys ana SIX girls, no
death ever having occurreu among
them. The mother passed TO her rest
II years ago and the father Two years
ago, with faith that knew no faiterlng,
and his parting words to MS chlldren
and friends, "Meet me in the n, Mingdom,
will long be remembered. ms 1amily
| was born and grew to maturlty on tne
farm IN Liberty on which the parents
moved soon after marriage,
The reunion was at the nome OF the
eldest, Charles M, Aug. 26, where all
the brothers and sisters with IL OF their
families met to make the most OF one
day after five years separation. The
day was all that could be desired, and
the large company seemed 10 vie with
each other to see who could ENJOY the
| most.
At an early hour the children began
to gather and at o'clock all were there
when they took ride to Liberty. village
! some two miles distant, to pay their re-
spects to W. H. Howe, the photograph
| er, who transferred their llkenesses to
glass for future reference, after which
the return was made, taking the photo
grapher with them, arriving at the
place OF departure with appetltes In
keeping with the large and wellfilled
table that greeted them in the shade of
the trees on the lawn. Nearly SO per-
sons were seated at the feast; Dea. c.
F. Conner responding to call for grace,
which came from the heart.
After dinner the company sought ell
tertainment in different ways; the most
laughable was wrestle between the
youngest and the doctor, resulting in
throw, a turn, mix-up and some dirty
clothes. The company called 1t draw
to the satisfaction of the participants.
The afternoon was passed in various
ways, one of which was generous lot
of singing of gospel hymns which
brought pleasant recollections OF times
gone by. The entire company was photo
graphed.
Supper being announced, the table
was again filled and hunger was soon
vanquished. One member being obliged
to go homeward to a sister State, good
byes were said with wish that many
such meetings may be spared to the
family in years to come.
Their uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs
John NJ Sukeforth, entertained the re-
uldIlllS 10, W llH OUUCI lliClleo, III INV
evening in their pleasant home, where
nothing was left undone to aid in the
enjoyment of the evening. Refresh
ments were served, instrumental and
vocal music furnished, closing with a
duet, Home Again.
This family has combined weight of
1860 pounds, losing IS pounds in five
years. The average weight of the men
of hn
man weighs 172; the heaviest woman,
1874. The tallest man is six feet, one
inch, and the shortest is five feet, eight
inches; the tallest woman is five feet,
seven inches, and the shortest is five
feet, four inches. The combined height
of the family is so feet. The oldest is
Il years and the youngest is 21 years;
combined age of the family is 4S2 years
AS family they are actively engaged
in the honorable pursuits of life as fol-
lows: Charles NJ. has a farm in Lib
erty of $50 acres. well stocked and try
ing to keep up with the times. Chester
NJ. resides in Tyron, N. c., farming and
stock raising being his main business
Alden E. has farm in Washburn, on
which he has just built new set of
buildings. Robert e., Jr., has large
farm in Searsmont and his well-ap-
pointed buildings indicate thrift and
contentment. Silas B. has a fine resi-
dence in Howard, r. l., and is pattern
maker in Boston. Herbert G. resides
in Taunton, Mass, where he is well
known as contractor and builder and
controls nearly all of that kind of bust
ness in that city; is we'll known in the
secret societies and has pleasant home
on Fairview avenue. Leroy M. has a
fine residence in Enfield, where he has a
large and constantly increasing prac-
tice of medicine. Forest E. lives in
Everett, Mass, and is a pattern maker
with G. II. French, Boston. Cassie A.
married A. V. Martin of Liberty and
they are surrounded by enough to make
life worth living. Carrie E. married J.
w. Prescott of Montville and they are
comfortably and pleasantly settled on
the home farm. Hattie L. married
George H. Hart, successor to Bird Il
Hart, Highlands, Rockland, who con-
ducts a large grocery and feed business.
Matte r. married Augustus Overlook,
who is a prosperous farmer in Union.
Addie M. Fish lives in Rockland and
Luetta F. makes her home in Taunton,
Mass. All are married except the last.
One remarkable feature of this fam
lily is: Although their ancestors for gen
erations have been inveterate users OF
tobacco, none of them use it or liquor.
Most OF them are interested in grange,
school and church work and have held
or are holding responsible positions in
them as well as in town affairs. Alden
3. represents the Washburn class in
the present legislature. Fifteen years
ago the father married EliZaJ Belding,
who proved a faithful stepmother and
was present and added much to the en-
joyment Of the reunion.-Bangor Com