The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-02-05
so YEARS Welded
BUT STILL YOUNG
Mr.. and Mrs. William Osha OF Ran
dolph Give Promise of Passing
Many More Years of Life
Together.

Randolph, Feb 5.-Ihe fftieth we'd
ding anniversary Of Mr.. and Mfs VIII
liam Oshd was celebrated at The Naples
on Wednesday evening, when happy
party gathered to extend eongratula-
tions and many warm wishes for long
period Of happiness to the couple who
together had iourneyed for so many
years. A family banquet was served at
I o'clock, at which there were about 20
children and grandchildren present. This
was followed by reception from TO
10, at which nearly all Of the 100 invited
guests were present. AT this time the
bride and groom Of 80 years exchanged
wedding rings, each presenting the 9TH
er plain gold band, there having been
time for the former ones to have been
much worn. The children OF the couple
presented them $50 in gold, and there
were also many gifts from those present
besides this. The affair was planned
and given by the sons Of the couple, all
Of whom delighted to give this exprcs-
sion Of appreciation for the care Of the
parents in former years
On February 4, 1864 William 0sha
and Roselle Garrow were married at the
home Of the bride in East Granville by
Rev. Parker. Previous to this union the
brides parents moved from Ferrishnrg,
where she was born, to this place, and
the groom soon after came from Hines
burg, which was his birthplace Soon
after their marriage they went to work
at East Granville for the late Mr.. Webb,
where they remained for long time.
After leaving there they Went to Brain
tree, where they We're employed by the
late Russell Flint but soon puclIased
IL farm on Granville mountain, where
they lived for 20 years, coming from
there in 1910 to this village, where they
have since made their home. which X Oh
South Main street near the garage
They brought up large family and
are new resting somewhat from their
hard labor Of the former years and. sur.
rounded by friends, are enjoying the
fruits of their labor. To Mr. and Mrs.
Osha have been born III children. The
first child, son, born III East Granville.
died IN infancy The second, daughter,
Lizzie, who lived TO mature wears and
married George Sanspra of Bethel.
died several years ago One daughter,
Lottie, died when two years of age, and
I4tA%EIitt ~ sun WHO tbfHsFtN MAEN HI
Waltham. Mass died about eight years
ago. Seven sons are now living. Richard
who with his family resides here; Ben.
nonia living in Granville; Clarence.
whose home Is In town: Glenn. living
in Brooklyn. N. -; Guy. who lives here
and ii in tho iewelry business; Arthur.
also ieweler, living il Rochester; ana
Galen, who ii at present with his par.
ents at home. All of these sons were
present except Clarence, who was called
to Florida on business trip. George
sanspra. the sonein.law from Bethel. was
also present, and l3 of the Is grand.
making q merry party. who
gathered 10 give cheer to MI. and Mrs
Qshas who are Vet not old and may haFe
many years of happiness. The groom i
70 years of age, and the bride of 30
years is 81. Truly time has been very
kind to them If there are missing some
Of the former members of their large
family Their sons are all business men
Of ability and will spare no sacrifice to
make the last days of the parents full
of enjoyment. To this will be added the
kind wishes Of many friends and &C.
quaintances for all the pleasure the fu-
tre years can bring