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MR. j; M- HUSSEY.'.y :• * * * * ' .One of .the most notable . goldenwedding anniversaries Which Ken-nebee 1 county fczitp. seen . celebrated of late was that of Mr, arid Mrs, J. M, Hussey at their beautiful home In South . Vassalboro* Thursday evening. It was an exceptionally happy occasion of its kindfrom the fact that their seven children were all present with their wives arid husbands, and,..with- t£em also IS grand children/ A tota-f of 60 were present; all related to Mr. T£Lhd Mrs. Hussey by ties of blood or rqatrlage, and if anything made the occasion more enjoyable tHari the pleasures of the reunion and anniversary .-Itself, it was the*-deep appreciation in all hearts of the kind Providence wbioh had allowed the family circle; to remain so .long unbroken... -Mr, and Mrs. (Hussey were marriedJune it.'1^5^ and ha^p ^lnee lived in their present home, which Is a fine^ofd country mansion on phe of Vus^al-boro's best.farms, Mrs. Hussey was Miss Mercy Merrill of Vssalboro. Their seven children,' -all living and all iMRS. J, M. HUSSEY. . ■ ,r• • .* r « • *married, are Mr. Hiram Pierce of Windsor, Mrs/ Prank Pierce of Windsor, O. J. -Hussey of VassalbOro/ Mrs. Bet My Jories of Augusta, Benjamin Hussey of Windsor/Edgar A. Hussey of Augusta, and Mm John X. New-' man of Aiigu$fai.: All these were present and witfi tfiem :i$ children, ranglrig. In age from 22 years to four years. By a happy coincidence the occasion was. also the 2th wedding anniversary of one of the daughters, Mrs. Hiram ’ Pierce.The big lawn was Illuminated* tr.Itli Cftinese lanterns under the* trees, and the house which was open from cellar to at tic/was profusely decorated with wild flowers. There wer 2 refreshments: In an abundance and quality not to be excelled, and there was music • arid dancing until a late hoi]*, and among the youngest lh all the company were' ,Wr. and Mrs. Hussey. They wore the recipients of many beautiful golden presents. It was a happy and memorable turning of the hall century mark of married life for this beloved couple ind their own.
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Daily Kennebec Journal
Augusta, Maine, US
Sat, Jun 13, 1903
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