St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-07-25
MIR. and Mrs. E. c. Potter
Observe 50th Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin C. Potter, life
long residents of ST. Johnsbury, cele-
brated the fiftieth anniversary Of their
marriage at their home. 81 Main
street, Wednesday afternoon and even
ing. Amid a profusion of cut flow
srs which were massed in nearly ev-
cry room in the house. the bride and
groom of fifty years received their
many friends who continued to pour
in during the day. Over 100 signed
their names in the guest book
throughout the day and evening, fifty
four of the guests being present in the
afternoon. Many friends of long
years standing came from nearby
towns, including Lyndonville, Sutton.
East St. Johnsbury and Danville, while
both those of years ago and of later
years were present from the COM
munity.
A delightful program was carried
out during the evening. A quartet
composed of Miss Edwina Blodgett,
Mrs. Frank Hooker and Messrs. Pot
ter and Moulton, rendered a selection.
Mrs. E. Watson of Sutton read ''The
Chain of Gold" an original poem
written for the occasion. A gift of $50
in gold was presented to Mr.. and Mrs.
Potter on behalf Of their friends by
Rev. Paul D. Moody, who preceded
the presentation with appropriate re-
marks. Mrs. Frank Hooker further
pleased her hearers with two solos,
and Mrs. Charles Aldrich read poem
-ftGrowing Old" Rev. F. B. Richards
brought the delightful occasion to a
close with short talk.
Grand Army of the Republic and the
knights of Pythias. to which organi-
cations Mr.. Potter belongs. Thu
couple were the recipients also of
many gifts of gold, gold leaf ware,
china and cut glass from their nu-
merous friends.
Refreshments of ice cream and cake
were served in the dining room by
Mrs. Harry Brown and Miss Julia
Hooker, assisted by Miss Mabel Stew
ems. Hostesses for the day were: Mrs.
c. Fl. Aldrich and Mrs. Eber Watson.
In the afternoon Mrs. Jane Morris
had charge of the guest book, and it
was presided over in the evening by
Mrs. Clarence Morse.
Mr. Potter was born in Sheffield on
July 10, 1843, the son of Thaddeus
Potter. He attended school in St
Johnsbury and at the outbreak of the
Civil War enlisted in Company A
Eleventh Regiment, Heavy Artillery
He saw service in the heavy fighting
in Shenandoah Valley and held sew
ersl staff positions.
BY trade Mr.. Potter was a machin.
the old foundry and shops in Airing
ton, and later in the shops at Fair
banks Village. He was engaged ir
the setting up department of the Lyn.
.donville shops for a few years, but fol
many years past has been the owner
of a very prosperous insurance bust
ness. Mr.. Potter is also we'll known
in the local courts as justice of the
peace and notary public. He is fal
advanced in the degrees of the Ma
sonic Order, being connected with the
Mystic Shrine and many others.
The bride of fifty years was Saraf
A. Gracey, daughter Of John ant
Rhoda Gracey of Peacham. She wa!
born in Peacham and is an alumni.
of Peacham Academy. Mrs. Potter
also lived in Ryegate few years be
fore her marriage. She is a member
of the Eastern Star and Woman's Re
lief Corps.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Potter are mem
bers of the Congregational Church
and are still active workers. as the,