The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-03-01
5OTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
MIR. and Mrs. Orlando T.. Adams Of
Arlington Hold Large Reception in
Honor OF the Day.

MT, ana MFs Orlando T., Adams q
Z. Arlington Monday evening observe,
{ the 50th anniversary Of their marriag,
2 by giving reception at their hom,
( where large number Of relatives an,
t acquaintance gathered TO assist In,
aged couple in properly celebrating
the event Mr.. and Mrs. Adams hav,
lived IN Arlington nearly all Of III,
} half century that has elapsed sine,
. their marriage, have taken an activ,
interest in the religious and socia
/, life of the village, and have won for
themselves an enviable place in the re-
spect and esteem of the entire com
munity. This affection of their fellow
residents was pleasantly demonstrated
by the hearty greetings and good
wishes extended during the reception.
MIR. Adams is a native of Plymouth,
where he was born January 26, lS45,
the son of Albertus Swami Adams and
Lavinia Wheeler. When he was a
small child his parents moved to Cut
tingsville, Rutland county, where his
father opened country store. The
family remained at Cuttingsvile until
several years after the close of the
Civil War. Mr.. Adams saw service in
the great struggle. Two days after
his 18th birthday anniversary, on Jan.
28, 1862, he went to Rutland and en-
listed in Company d of the seventh
regiment of Vermont volunteers. He
remained with the army until August
30, 1864, when he was mustered out
at Bratteboro.
Mrs. Adams was Jennie A. Kent,
daughter of Ashley Kent and Mary
Cook, born at Mount Holly, August
26, 1874, She was married at East
Wallingford at the home of her sister,
Rev. Mr.. Murfeld officiating.
Three children, Charles Albertus,
Harley Orlando and Jennie Maude,
were born to them. The oldest is now
principal Of Casteton Normal School,
the second died in infancy and the
daughter married II. d. LaBatt of
Arlington.
Mr.. Adams has been in business in
Arlington over az years, and at times
has conducted two stores. A few years
ago he opened store in what is
known the Norman Hard place at East
Arlington but after brief stay at
this location he realized that il was
not large enough for his purpose and
he rented the store of A. 4. Buck, now
the East Arlington drug store ana
post Office.
The operation Of two stores proved
too much of task for one man and
Mr.. Adams disposed Of his business in
Arlington to two of his clerks, =. II. |
Thompson and George Howard. Later
he decided to concentrate his business
at Arlington, moved his stock of goods
nom the cast village and located in
the building formerly occupied by Z.
Hard. At this time he took into part
nership one Of his clerks and the store
is now conducted under the name of
G. G. Cullinan & Co.
Mr.. Adams is an exceptionally Wig
orous man for his years. He is regu-
larly at the store from o'clock in the
morning until the closing hour at
night with the exception of an hour
out for a nap. The nap habit is one
that he acquired many years ago and
he is confident that it is largely re-
sponsiblc for the excellent health that
ne continues to enjoy after having [
passed the allotted life span Of three
score years and ten.
The reception Monday evening was /
argely attended by relatives and ac- ,
Iuaintances. The interior Of the house .
vas prettily decorated in yellow and q
sreen, jonquils and ground pine. The (
comprised the usual
.old coin of fftieth anniversaries, cut il
lass and linen. An especially pleas b
ng gift, and for which Mr.. and Mrs. n
adams wish TO express their apprecia {,
on, was grafanola and records from Il
he people Of Arlington. y
Among the relatives and out-of- Il
)wn guests present were Prof. and v
lrs. G, A. Adams Of Casteton, Oscar
. Adams, a brother Of Granville, Miss II
crtha Ransom, cousin Of Burling- po
n, Mrs. Mary Adams Of Bennington, cc
II. and Mrs. Ira Canicld Of Rutland pl
rs Claude Campbell Of Manchester, til
&. and Mrs. William LaIIif Of Leo II
iasler, Mass, Mr. and Mrs. II. D. IN
BAIT and children, ORLANDO Adams
IA Jane EuFonia Of Arlington. a
uRhtcr Of Pref and Mrs. Adams,
iss Frances, who is in school at Au
Mass, was unablc q b. -
eacat. Mr. Adams has one sister,
rs. A. Z. Ioyclacc q Es5cx, +. O,
the condition Of her health and gr
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