Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-06-14
slxrIErH ANNIVERSARY.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Jordan Married
In 1851.

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wedding anniversary. That event, how
ever, came to the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Isaac Jordan, Beechland, last Thursday, as
they were married sunday, june 8, 1851.
Their many friends were determined not
to let the day pass without some sort Of
celebration, and it is the pleasant task OF
| the writer to chronicle the doings at tie
old home.
| The weather was perfect for such an
occasion. Just after dinner q buck board
with q jolly crowd on board left the
Baptist church corner for the home OF
the deacon. c. s. Donnell was the Jehn,
and he demonstrated that he could handle
reins as will as razors, and that is say
ing a good deal. 1t took another load
to get them all there, and the afternoon
was spent in very pleasant way as they
brought their greetings to the bride and
groom OF sixty years ago. Others came in
| single teams until about forty people had
| gathered.
Mrs. Mary Jordan Leighton, the daugh-
ter, is the owner of fine photograph, and
| its music added to the enjoyment OF the
afternoon. A special feature was the sing
| ing OF Mrs. j. II. Matzke, OF New York. a
friend of the family, who rendered several
solos that were much appreciated.
| Just before the luncheon the pastor,
Rev. P. A. A. Killam, called the people
into the dining room, and in q short
speech presented a handsome oak rocker
to Mr.. and Mrs. Jordan, the gift of many
OF the friends who were present. An
original poem Was read, and then prayer
was offered. 1t all came as q surprise to
| the deacon and his wife, but in voice
that trembled with emotion he expressed
| his thankfulness for their kindness so
gladly shown. Other gifts also came to
them, showing the regard in which they
were held.
| The company then adjourned to the
lawn, where the refreshments were served
| by Mrs. Leighton, assisted by Mrs.
Matzke, Mrs. E. E. Bacon, OF New Haven,
Conn.,, q granddaughter OF Mr.. Jordan,
Mrs. Wesley Dawes and Mrs. Ruloff
Farrell. The fruit punch deserves special
mention. 1t was generously served by
]. w. Scott, of New York.
A feature Of the lunch was the wedding
l N&hSs oh hASh WCtC thsIIl0Cu tuc ohtcS
1s5i-19I1. This was carved somewhat
laboriousIy but dexterously by the gentle
man assigned to that performance, and
each one present received a share of this,
the climax of the feast.
More music followed, after which the
whole company sang "Blest be the Tie
that Binds. Mrs. Jordan's favorite,
''He Leadeth Me-" was also heard, while
| ''God be with You till we Meet Again"
voiced the sentiment of the gathering as
they prepared for the good byes and the
ride home.
| 1t was q red-letter day in the lives OF
the venerable couple, and it will be long
remembered by those who Joined with
| them in celebrating their wedding day.
Among the guests from out-of-town, be-
sides those noted above, were Daniel Y.
| Mcfarland and wife and Mrs. Austin, OF
Lamoine. The anniversary poem follows:
Twas in the month of June, eighth day, in
eighteen ffty-one,
Two lives were joined together whose hearts
had beat one.
This was the opening chapter of n story
which to-day
ms It's Cuaful toI US VINO RAtlGr, ana Tor
many FAR away.
The years have been feet footed and into tens
they grew
And these to scores were doubled, until it
now is true
That sixty miiestones have been passed
along LIES great highway,
Since first the journey was begun on that
June wedding day.
And he was young. and straight, and strong, |
and standing by his side
Was one to whom his heart beat true. I Judge |
NO fairer bride |
Was called upon to plight her troth in that |
fair month Of roses,
Though then unborn, the writer knows it's |
true and thus supposes.
Many chapters are recorded since their jour /
ney had its start,
They are written in the deeds OF years, are |
craven on the heart.
There have been weeks Of sunshine, there |
have been days Of shade,
But through it all they've bravely come, |
trusting and unafraid.
And children came to bless the home, to all |
the house with laughter;
No home-nest ever sheltered more loyal son |
huo ueukutSr.
To manhood, womsnhood. they grew and |
then with cheerful face
Jared forth to LIES great battle. to run its |
lengthening race.
What priceless heritage 10 theirs, such |
father-life to know, |
Such mother-love to realize ~ the long years |
ebb and dow.
A daughter Joins our circle. and three sons |
who could not come
Send greetings Of affection to the dear old |
folks ct home.
And sorrow, too, has come to fiji life's goblet |
to the brim;
The family group has had one bresk-one life |
has gone to Him
Who giveth His beloved sleep. Beside the |
crystal seq
May happy unions come some day, where
many mansions be.