The Republican journal., 1913-07-31

street, where many friends called to congratu
late him upon attaining such ripe old age,
after SO long and honorable q Gfe-four-score
years and ten-without a moral blemish! His
only daughter, Mrs. Carrie A. Gardner. assist
ed by Mrs. Brown, served birthday cake,
grape juice and delicious fruit, making the oc-
casion very pleasant. with Master Goodhue
very bright and cheerful. while many family
heirlooms-a tiny wine-glass, used at the mar
riage of Rev, William Goodhue and Nancy
Sautelle (parents of Albion P. Goodhue) q
table cloth and two towels, the thread spun by
Mrs. nancy S. Goodhue from flax grown upon
the farm in Albion, and linen woven by her.
/ self, docun ent, authorizing "Rev. William
Goodhue to solemnize marriages in kennebec
county," signed by Names first Gov, Hon.
VIM. King. the back of the instrument bearing
the now plainly legible signature of VIM. Good
hue, the wedding hose. of Master Sebia Croker,
(fatherin-law of Master Goodhue) with pieces
of Mrs. Ruth (Staples) Crookers wedding
gown, and silk quilt made by Mrs. Goodhue,
at 80 years age,were displayed to interested
visitors. Master A. P. Goodhue was born
in the town of Fairfax, now Albion the young
est child of Rev William Gondhue, in 1928.
his father passing away in 1925, leaving a
widow with eight small children, of which he
is the only surviving member. Knowing but
farm ork in his boy hood he came to Prospect
now Stockton Springs-in 1874, finding
employment upon various farms for some
time. He learned the ship carpenters trade,
fo11a,
of the much sought for Mastertuilders of the
town. He married a daughter of Master
Sebra Croker. Mrs. Katherine C. Harri-
man ard two children, Mrs. Carrie A.
Gardner, (who, since her widowhood has cared
for her father) and Mr.. Russell P Goodhue of
Boston, were given this union Always in
dustrious, active and careful judging, he sue
ceeded in his chosen business, working in
Bath, Belfast and other towns, and was noted
for his quiet, able management of large crews
of men. After the decline of ship-building in
Maine. in his advancing years, he contented
himself in his gardening and numerous farm
duties, experimenting his hayng and other
work up to the present time. His mental
faculties and memory have been remarkably
retained. he eagerly feads MS delly paper,
and has strong personal opinions upon all
J topics of the present day. His deceased wife's
niece. Miss Airline Croker of Bangor. came to
dine with him on the anniversary, while many
acquaintances from Virginia to Maine sent con-
gratuatory letters. post cards, flowers and gifts
to Stockton's nonagenarian. whom all honor
and respect, hoping that his wonderful vital
ity may carry him over other birthdays and
happy reunions with friends. Capt. l.. NJ.
Partridge and Mr.. j. j. Lambert were among
the elderly people in town to send remem-
brances for July 23rd. while Mr.. H. l..
Hopkins of the younger generation, sent
his automobile TO take him to ride, thus
recalling to his mind the vast strides made
in ,conveniences and rapid transit within
his memory. Master A. J. Crooker Of
Orrington. the only surviving brother in law
of Master Goodhue, was unable to be pres
ent for the anniversary, as were the thought
fu son and wife. MIR. ard Mrs. K. P.
Goodhue of Jamaica Plain, Boston.