Ellsworth American., 1909-04-14
COUNTY NEWS.
&N.AMOINE.
GOLDEN WEDDING.

- s-y, April 6, occdrred the tiftieth
74r...s z ssry OF she marriage of Benjamin
ana wife. They had thought
y. ~ s.e time sgofshat they would celebrate
SC 9ccasion, Gut it coming in bad time
- get around and the greater
-|eir people Oh eithe side living a
distance away, they finally gave it
Aeir many friends here didn't feel recon-
n to have it passed over in such quiet
30 some of the women got their
1s together, and certain ones could be
picking their way through the mud
hctify others that genuine surprise
was being planned.
ow it is commonly stated that wo-
can't keep secret, but the adage
"a on this occasion, for two more sur
ID people it would be hard to find
were Mr.. Young and wife when,
ut O'Clock, the door opened and
Ids and neighbors focked in with
y filed with goodies and two large
gers filled with ice-cream.
AMlce it to say very enjoyable even
was passed, as any one can testify who
ever been fortunate enough to be
u at this itospitable home. After
- iollity and social chat, Mr.. jenkins.
pastor, made some appropriate re-
&c, At the close of which another sur
awaited the host and hostess, which
listed of a presentation by the pastor
- name of the company present with
~ in gold, silver and paper.
K. Salisbury, the son law, also
pnted them with two five dollar gold
- and SO bill from the two absent
also several bills from himself and
oge are times perhaps in all our lives
Ne are too much overcome for words,
This ID the way Mr.. and Mrs. Young
- this time, but they especially re-
- the scribe to express in the report
heartfelt appreciation to all for their
ogouD gift and their kindness in re-
npeFingy hem in such pleasant way.
~ the presentation of the gifts, an
gtnal poem was read by Mrs. s.. j.
9uE, following which refreshments
11o Befved.
III. Young was native of this town, his
IL heing Mary Jordan, of Mariaville.
ney hAve one daughter and two sons liv-
-, one son having died while young.
Ab0Mt eix years ago Mr.. Young returned
y - native town where he had not re-
10sd since boy. Since their coming
ey have made many warm friends by
Ae1R genial manner and kindness of
lsaxt, AND when the party said their good
- Is was with the sincere wish that
~ night 1--we to see and celebrate their
lnn1Cad wedding.
Iee names of those present follow: A.
:. Bchardson and wife, Mrs. Rachel
4Odgkins, C. NJ. kittredge and wife, Mrs
:. 81. C0Ggins, e. F. Young and wife, Mrs.
4. =. HOdgkins,j Mrs. Lydia Hodgkihs,
~. q r. jenkins, ID. d. Hodgkins and
spghter Jennid Mrs. Mary Coolidge,
L. Ellen Berry, Mrs. Mary q. Coolidge
nd 4onghtsr Olive, John King, Mrs. Fred
ledgkins, Mrs. Nellie Stratton, W. r.
ing and wife, and w. K. Salisbury and
HE, Mrs. Salisbury being the only child
resent. Tho poem written for the occa-
acn follows:
Incls Ben and young Aunt Mary
koved to be indeed contrary,
"a their golden wedding wouldn't celebrate.
. - thought from very spite
make q raid Tonight,
- wedding we would have as sure as fate.
) tEsir pardon for intrusion,
yh1th Ne sue in great profusion
" tAts unexpected, uninvited clan.
~ Ne trust In after years
lAxnoF1ee aWeet may linger here
tAts svenfng We so joyfuliy have planned.
) Ne cuns With noise and clatter
~ lot Of endless chatter,
~ other thtngs, the more substantial kind,
p11ratala&i0ns most sincere,
this couple sentiy led by Father Time.
~ y>sss toll together
80 xo1&h and stormy weather,
Any days which have been not few,
Il 1--we shared each joy and sorrow,
1nkzQ never cared to borrow, "
- ever to each other proven true.
6x hin their home so cozey
dear with cheeks SO rosy
~ winning ways and tread of tiny
NS2 home with Joy and gladness.
thought of sadness,
n n zeuts' happiness was now complete,
y - 4 ever winging
~ mt changes bringing,