The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-03
EAST PROVIDENCE
Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Read
Celebrate Golden Wedding.
Horse Thief Detecting Society
Is 109 Years OId..A0toS.

A very pleasing event occurred last
evening Mr.. and Mrs. George II. Read
celebrating the 5oth anniversary of their
maNiage at their home, 10 Freeborn ave-
nue..
According to the wishes OF the parties
concerned 1t was quiet, informal affair
but n most enjoyable one. The home was
handsomely decorated by one of the sons
and his wife designed by her The colors
being gold and green. Mr.. and Mrs. Read
attended by their eldset son, Herbert C.,
and the eldest daughter, Mrs Grace
York. received the guests from O'Clock
until Q. large number coming and going
during the time. Some. however. were
prevented bv the tempest Mr.. and Mrs.
Read are well preserved for their years
and endured we'll the excitement attend
ing the occasion
The bride OF ffty years ago was attired
IN n costume Of black grenadine with
trimmings Of white applique and criffon.
The ushers were Louis Short. grand
son. and Kenyon Jencks OF Pawtucket,
The gifts were numerous and OF most
practical nature. representing the kind re-
gard OF friends Letters Of congratula-
ton and gifts were received from many
different states. Some of the latter being
valuable.
Refreshments were served during the
evening Mr.. and Mrs Read have been
residents of this town for over ~ years
and are greatly honored and respected
Both have for years heen faithful mem
bers Of the Second Baptist church. Or
Rlger the pastor, being on his vaca ton
L. tA@
from him was sent Two poems written
for the occasion were contributed, one by
the youngest daughter.
Mr. George Horace Read was born In
Providence Oct. 18th, 1927. When very
young went to Newport remainine there
S wears during which time his father was
engaged IN stone work on Fort Adams
From there he went 10 Fall River. where
after completing his education he worked
with his father until taking contracts
himself He has contracted for and sc-
complished some very important jobs ~
work among which was the Wilkesbarre
Pier He was also Inspector of the new
washington Bridge He is now superin-
tendent OF the Lakeside cemetery, Rum
ford
Mrs Read. formerly T.. Maria Goodell
was born in Reedsboro, VT Sept 2s. 1879.
when seven years of age went 10 Roe.
Mass. having attended school both pub
/ lic and select. having taught for n sea
son. When D. years Of age she went IN
| Rehoboth, Mass, 20 her uncle. aftcrward
/ going TO Seekonk thence 10 East Provi-
dence. Hero she met her husband. After
I n neriod Of one year she returned 10 Roc.
/ Mass. where she was married on August
| 2 1855 by Rev Heman Lincoln now de-
/ ceased
! The bride and groom were attended by
| the brother Of Mrs Read. Mr. Osmond G.
! Goodell. now deputy sheriff in this state,
/ and an intimate friend of the bride. Miss
Sarah NJ Peck who although living is an
| invalid and unable 30 be present.
Five children were born 20 them, -four
| OF whom are now living and all were
| present az the anniversary. Herbert Ches-
ter born I'm Warren in 1857: Granville Err
nest Grace Eliza born in Providence IN
1862. Willie K. dying I'm infancy and Bes-
sic Marion born I'm East Providence IN
| 1874 now living in Bernardston. Mass
! They also have seven grandchildren al
| being present last evening.
Many different experiences have come "a
| the couple through the years, but with
| devotion and fsithfulness 20 Cod and
each other they have walked together and
| thsv have the best wishes Of hosts oi
friends for sdded years ~ happiness.
20 YEARS OLD.
The gathering Of the East Providence