St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-07-31
Concord.
Golden Wedding Celebration.


brated their golden wedding at the Iowr
Hall Friday. Mr.. and Mrs. Adams were
former residents of this town, living here
the greater part of their married lite
and they anticipated coming back to
their old farm at North Concord to cele'
brate their anniversary among their old
friends and neighbors. The old house
was burned eight years ago, but a bas.
ket picnic was to have been enjoyed on
the grounds, had not the heavy down
pour of rain changed all plans, and IL
was decided to hold the festivities in the
Town Hall with a picnic dinner iona
than Adams and Elizabeth Babcock
both of Waterford, were married July
26, 1857, by Rev. L. H. Tabor, in the
house now occupied by Alvah Beldeu
The bride was a girl of 16 and the
groom a boy of II years. They spent
the first few years of their life in Con
cord Waterford, and Glover. Coming
back to Concord they lived in a little log
house at North Concord later building
the good home that was destroyed by
fire June II, 1899, after which they
moved to Cambridgeport, their present
home. Thirteen children were born to
them, nine of whom are living: Hannah
Mrs. George Bradley,) of St. Johnsbury;
Hubert l., who died at 16 years OF age;
Lizzie, who died at the age of four
months; Roxana J., (Mrs. W. E. Under
wood of Santa Cruz, Cal; Orange S,
ofFargo, n. D.; George A., of Santa
Clara, Cal; Clinton N, of Seekonk,
Mass; Albert, who died at 81 years Of
age; Charles Gilbert of Represa Cal;
Sadie, Mrs. O. S. Roberts, of Mont
pelier; Henry F., who died at the age OF
II months; Bessie, Mrs. Ebert Blod-
gett) of Waterford, and May Adams Of
Bellows Falls. Only two of the children
were able to be present, Mrs. Roberts of
Montpelier, and Mrs. Blodgett of Water
ford. There were four grandchildren
present and one great grandchild, AL
berta Isabel Pierce, 6 months old, OF
St. Tohnsbury Centre. Mrs. Blodgett
made beautiful wedding cake, bearing
the dates 1S57-1907. They received
a purse of sos from their many friends
present. Each one inscribed his name
in a guest book, and as a souvenir OF
the occasion received photo of the
bride and groom of so years ago, to-
gether with one as they now appear.
1t was a very pleasant occasion and
their many friends hope they will live to
enjoy many more anniversaries.
A Delightful Musicale.
The musicale given by the ladies of the
Universalist church for the month OF
Iuly, was given at the town hall Satur-
day evening, and was very high class
+o1
Cleona Tatro of Chicago, Prot. Harry H.
May, Miss Winifred Walbridge, Mrs. CHI.
Miltimore, Miss Eugenia Scott and Mas
ter Claude Miltimore. The violin playing
bv Miss Tatro and the piano playing by
Miss Walbridge were especially brilliant,
and Mr.. May was never heard to better
advantage than in his aria, "Infelice, "
from the opera "Ernani" The piano
playing by Miss Scott, and the singing
by Master Claude Miltimore, were full of
promise, and the accompaniment
played by Mrs. Miltimore were very
pleasantly rendered. The piano duet
and trio were among the most pleasing
numbers on the program. The hall was
we'll filled with an appreciative audience.
After the concert Mr.. and Mrs. A. D.
Forsaith entertained the participants
with reception at their home. Ice
cream and cake were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Priest of Bos-
ton, were recent guests at A. D. For
saith's.
George Paris of Lebanon has joined
his wife at D. H. Mortons.
Mrs. Jacob Richardson, Jr., and child
rem, visited Mrs. Hubert Quimby at
St. Johnsbury last week.
Paul Stevens of ST. Johnsbury has been
spending few days at Abby Gray's.
Mr. and Mrs. George Palmer have
moved their household goods to St.
Johnsbury.
The L. B. society will serve supper
with ice cream at the Methodist church,
Friday evening.
The V. |. S. will hold its regular meet
ing Monday evening. See poster for
place of meeting. A full attendance is
desired, as there is important business
to transact.
Mrs. Libbev Lewis and children visited
her mother, Mrs. Warren Temple, at ST.
Johnsbury, last week.
Mrs. Clyde Crowell was given q
pleasant surprise Saturday afternoon
when party of friends gathered at her
home in honor of her birthday. Delicious
refreshments were served and a very
pleasant afternoon and evening enjoyed
She received many gifts.
Remember the Children's Festival al
the Town Hall this evening given by the
w. R. c. 1t will be worth the price o
admission. Ice cream and cake will bt
served followed by promenade.
John Mclean, who works at John
son, N. H., spent Sunday with Mrs
Mclean.
Willie Sartwel has purchased Jane
Virtues automobile, and Fred Roger
has purchased new Stanley machine.
Miss Eva Batchelder, who has spen
the past three weeks with her siste