Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-08
GOLDEN WEDDING
OF COLD FINDER
A. H. Slayton of Stowe Has Jew
elry Made of Precious Metal
from Home Farm.

Stowe, June 2.-Abial Harrington Stay
ton and Miss Almira Lorana Smith were
married by the Rev. George Whitney at
the Methodist Episcopal parsonage in
Stowe June 2. 1861. This afternoon and
evening a large number of friends from
Stowe and other places Gathered at their
home on the main road to Waterbury in
honor of the Goth anniversary of that
event Refreshments were served and
the occasion proved a pleasant one.
Among those present from out of town
We're Mrs. Jane Howe of Rutland, Mrs.
c. II. Socum OF Morrisvile Mrs. w. V
Bryan and Mrs. r. NJ. Demerltt of Water
bury,
Mr.. Slayton's parents came to Stowe
from Woodstock in 1921 and Mr. Slayton,
who is So years of age. is the last sur
vivor of their five children. EIe was
bern on the place which has always been
his home. The mansion built by his father
OF brick made from clay on the farm is
one of the most attractive homes on the
road from Waterbury to Morrisvilo In
1919 Mr.. Slayton and his brother, Jerome
b, Slayton, Joined the throng Of gold
seekers to California going by way of
the isthmus which they crosaed on foot
T!c passed four years in California with
varied experiences and success, returning
home once and going back after a two
months stay.
In 1857 no discovered traces Of gold
on the banks Of q stream near his farm
In Stowe known since as Gold brook
Purchasing the farm on which the gold
was found, he worked It to some extent
and secured several hundred dollars worth
Of gold, and has heavy gold watch chain
and other articles Of jewelry made from
1t. Mr. clayton says there is gold still
to be found there, but not in paving
quantities.
In the summer Of 1862 Mr.. Slayton en-
geged In recruiting a company for the 9th
Vermont regiment and was mustered in as
| captain of Company II July 9, 1862 He
was surrendered with his regiment to
| tho enemy by Colonel Miles at Harper's
| Ferry IN September. He was paroled and
| IN December sent in his resignation and
| was discharged.
STILL AN ACTIVE FARMER.
For the greater part of his life he has
| been prosperous farmer and Is probably
/ one of the oldest men In tho State who is
actively engaged in farming. He carried
| On his home sugar place last spring and
has plowed for many hours a day holding
the pillow and driving the team himself
lie has always been a respected citizen
and represented the town in the
| Legislature OF 1876.
| Mr.. Slayton married In early life Miss
| Mary Wilson, who died In about a yeaI
leaving a daughter who died In childhood
| Ills nephews and nieces are Miss Helen
slayton OF California. Howard Thomas
| e Superior, Wis. Mrs w. V. Bryan OF
Waterbury, Mrs. c. NJ Watts. Mrs. Flora
Cushman. Miss Laura Thomas, Mrs C
H. Chaplin and w. A. Slayton Of Stowe
and three sons of his sister, Mrs. II. D
Wood residing in the West.
| Mrs. Slayton was the daughter OF Hor
ace and Nancy Montgomery Smith ant
was born on the home farm in Stow.
Hollow, now owned by T, b. Smith. Hel
rome has always been in Stowe, She ha.
Two brothers, Truman B. Smith of Stow;
and Harrison Smith Of Worthwhile ant
Two sisters Mrs. Elisha Moody Of Water
rury and Mrs. Jane Howe of Rutland
6he has for many years been identife,
with the Methodist Episcopal Church ant
while health permitted was an activ
worker. Her health has been fraii 70
several years The three children borl
TO Mr.. and Mrs. slayton died In infancy.