Arrived in Brainerd in September 1872.
•See Minnie Tucker Onstine.
•See Ann Goudy White.
We forgot to mention the departure, recently, of Mrs. J. C. Congdon, to spend the summer with relatives at the "old home" in Pennsylvania. Mr. J. C. keeps to business as Master Painter in the N. P. shops here. We wish Mrs. Congdon a safe trip and pleasant visit. (Brainerd Tribune, 27 June 1874, p. 1, c. 7)
The article below pertains to Louisa's parents' 50th wedding anniversary celebration for which she was one of the hostesses:
Fifty Years of Wedded Life.
The golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey P. Wright was celebrated on Tuesday evening at the home of their daughter, Mrs. E. C. Parks, on Seventh street north. The occasion was a very pleasant and interesting one and the spacious residence was filled with invited friends who had assembled to tender their congratulations and enjoy the evening with Mr. and Mrs. Wright and their immediate friends. The event was followed by a sumptuous banquet. The couple were married in 1846, the lady's maiden name being Miss Caroline F. Hanvill, and they resided in Tioga county, Penn., until 1857, at which time Mr. Wright, with his family, came to Wabasha, Minn. In 1880 he came to Brainerd and began work for the Northern Pacific railroad, and is still in their employ, having charge of the oil department at the present time. Five children blessed this union, and the children, who are all living, arranged for and tendered them the reception. They are Mrs. Celestir Rawson, Mrs. Louesa [sic] Congdon, Mr. Omar C. Wright, Mr. Judd Wright and Mrs. Hellen [sic] Parks. Their grandchildren are Susan C. Rawson, Lulu Rawson, Ida May Rawson, Harry W. Congdon, John C. Congdon, Jr., J. Warner Wright, Carl J. Wright, Winnifred Grace Wright, Edgar Kay Parks and Ima Louesa Parks. The following gentlemen, accompanied by their wives, were in attendance:
Messrs. R. K. Whiteley, J. A. Wilson, L. P. White, Sr., John Whyte, Sam. Walker, C. D. Johnson, L. J. Cale, J. T. Frater, F. C. Hollenbeck, Arthur Hull, Milton McFadden, D. D. Smith, Ed. H. White, P. M. Lagerquist, Joseph Slipp, M. K. Swartz, A. E. Losey, Chas. Metcalf, G. F. Mitchell, James Rhodes, C. M. Richardson, I. T. Dean, C. A. Reuss, John Atkinson, Rev. T. M. Edmands, Judd Wright, E. O. Parks, Chas. Scott and J. C. Congdon.
Also Mesdames Lila M. Follett, B. A. Ferris, Julia McDonald, C. J. Merritt, Sarah L. Sleeper, Fannie E. Smith, Sarah Robinson, C. E. Tennis, T. C. Bivins and Chas Grewcox.
Also Mr. D. R. Craig and mother, P. K Johnson, J. C. Small, Alonzo Richardson and R. F. Walters.
Presents and regrets at being unable to attend the event were received from the following:
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Forsyth, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Farrar, Mr. and Mrs. L. McPherson, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Shaver, Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Swart, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Percy, Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Wright, Mr. E. O. Webb, Mr. O. H. Wright, Master Werner Wright, Mrs. Warner and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Rawson, Jno. Campbell, Wm. Heysham and J. Warner Wright.
The following is a list of the presents received by the couple.
Solid gold scarf pin.
Gold headed cane.
Ladies' gold watch.
Solid gold thimble.
Berry spoon.
Salad spoon.
One dozen gold after coffee spoons.
Set of salt cups.
Gold pen, complete.
Crystal vase.
Gold sugar shell.
Butter knife.
Set solid gold cuff buttons.
Gold spectacles.
One of the pleasant features of the occasion was the reading of the following original poem by Mr. P. K. Johnson:
TO MR. AND MRS. CHAUNCEY P. WRIGHT,
ON THE
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR MARRIAGE,
_____
Life's tide still moves with restless ebb and flow,
In youth, in age alike, is every hour,
For heart, for life, for hours of weal, or woe,
When skies are bright, when darkening tempest lower—
Life is not measured by the lapse of years,
But by the gentler thoughts that cannot die—
By memories that have swept o'er smiles and tears
Freighted with withered hope, or winged with joy—
Life's years are measured by breadth and length,
Of love and friendship, by the cherished ties
That makes two hearts but one; the living strength
Of wielded sympathy that never dies.
These fifty years it has been yours to quaff,
From gentle memories of mutual youth,
Lessening each grief 'till each has been but half,
And half lessened by your love and truth.
These fifty years of awful pilgrimage,
The pillar and the cloud have guided through.
And many a stream at many a weary stage,
Has poured its living waters out for you.
Bles't light of human love beyond the tide,
Where eddying billows beach the further shore,
There with undying glow shall at last abide,
When clouds shall dim the light of life no more.
E'en in this life, 'tis thine to prompt the glow
Of life that finds its better meaning there,
The conscious immortality that shall forego
No heaven taught joy, that blessed the journey here.
To mark the flight of time, yet stand alone,
To feel the chilling blight of coming age,
And find its garnered memories one by one
Have passed away from life's uncertain stage—
These are not yours dear friends, for lingered still
With blessings many, this one joy of all,
That each still share whate'r of good or ill,
In devious mass around your lot doth fall.
One blessing more, a joy to each, surround you now,
The children that shrined you in their infant thought,
Still gives the filial love where throbbings reach each heart,
And life with warm affection fraught.
So then, dear friends, when soon or late,
You reach that coast, o'er life's rough ocean driven,
May you rejoice, no wanderer lost,
A family in heaven.
—P. K. Johnson
(Brainerd Dispatch, 07 February 1896, p. 4, c. 7)
MRS. L. M. CONGDON
CALLED TO REWARD
_____
One of Pioneer Residents of Brainerd
Succumbed Tuesday Night
of Pneumonia
_____
CAME TO BRAINERD IN 1872
_____
She Was a Member of the First Con-
gregational Church and Deaconess
Several Years
One of the pioneer residents of Brainerd passed to her reward last night, February 6th, at 11:30, the deceased being Mrs. Louise [sic] M. Congdon.
She had been sick but a short while and after being confined to her bed passed peacefully to her rest.
Mrs. Congdon was born in Nelson, Tioga county, Pennsylvania, on Aug. 10, 1849. For a while she taught school in Nelson, and in 1870 was married to John C. Congdon, who preceded her in death in July, 1911.
Mr. and Mrs. Congdon came to Brainerd in September, 1872, where they entered into the life of the community so much, that their memories are indelibly marked on the pages of its history.
Mrs. Congdon was a member of the First Congregational church and was a most active worker. The church honored her for a number of years with the office of deaconess in which capacity she served most faithfully. She was also active in any movement that had for its purpose the alleviation of suffering or the upbuilding of the community.
In her departure the community loses a faithful Christian, a devoted church member, a loyal patriot and a true friend.
To the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Congdon were granted two children, John C. Jr., who has passed hence, and Harry W., who is in business in Brainerd.
Mrs. Congdon leaves two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. E. C. Parks of St. Paul, Mrs. Celestir Rawson of Tioga, Pa., O. C. Wright of Minneapolis and Judd Wright of Brainerd.
Her remains will lie in state at the D. E. Whitney undertaking parlors until Friday morning. The funeral service will be held from the residence of H. W. Congdon, North 8th street, Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. G. Phil. Sheridan, minister of the First Congregational church, officiating. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch, 07 February 1917)
•See Minnie Tucker Onstine.
•See Ann Goudy White.
We forgot to mention the departure, recently, of Mrs. J. C. Congdon, to spend the summer with relatives at the "old home" in Pennsylvania. Mr. J. C. keeps to business as Master Painter in the N. P. shops here. We wish Mrs. Congdon a safe trip and pleasant visit. (Brainerd Tribune, 27 June 1874, p. 1, c. 7)
The article below pertains to Louisa's parents' 50th wedding anniversary celebration for which she was one of the hostesses:
Fifty Years of Wedded Life.
The golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey P. Wright was celebrated on Tuesday evening at the home of their daughter, Mrs. E. C. Parks, on Seventh street north. The occasion was a very pleasant and interesting one and the spacious residence was filled with invited friends who had assembled to tender their congratulations and enjoy the evening with Mr. and Mrs. Wright and their immediate friends. The event was followed by a sumptuous banquet. The couple were married in 1846, the lady's maiden name being Miss Caroline F. Hanvill, and they resided in Tioga county, Penn., until 1857, at which time Mr. Wright, with his family, came to Wabasha, Minn. In 1880 he came to Brainerd and began work for the Northern Pacific railroad, and is still in their employ, having charge of the oil department at the present time. Five children blessed this union, and the children, who are all living, arranged for and tendered them the reception. They are Mrs. Celestir Rawson, Mrs. Louesa [sic] Congdon, Mr. Omar C. Wright, Mr. Judd Wright and Mrs. Hellen [sic] Parks. Their grandchildren are Susan C. Rawson, Lulu Rawson, Ida May Rawson, Harry W. Congdon, John C. Congdon, Jr., J. Warner Wright, Carl J. Wright, Winnifred Grace Wright, Edgar Kay Parks and Ima Louesa Parks. The following gentlemen, accompanied by their wives, were in attendance:
Messrs. R. K. Whiteley, J. A. Wilson, L. P. White, Sr., John Whyte, Sam. Walker, C. D. Johnson, L. J. Cale, J. T. Frater, F. C. Hollenbeck, Arthur Hull, Milton McFadden, D. D. Smith, Ed. H. White, P. M. Lagerquist, Joseph Slipp, M. K. Swartz, A. E. Losey, Chas. Metcalf, G. F. Mitchell, James Rhodes, C. M. Richardson, I. T. Dean, C. A. Reuss, John Atkinson, Rev. T. M. Edmands, Judd Wright, E. O. Parks, Chas. Scott and J. C. Congdon.
Also Mesdames Lila M. Follett, B. A. Ferris, Julia McDonald, C. J. Merritt, Sarah L. Sleeper, Fannie E. Smith, Sarah Robinson, C. E. Tennis, T. C. Bivins and Chas Grewcox.
Also Mr. D. R. Craig and mother, P. K Johnson, J. C. Small, Alonzo Richardson and R. F. Walters.
Presents and regrets at being unable to attend the event were received from the following:
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Forsyth, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Farrar, Mr. and Mrs. L. McPherson, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Shaver, Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Swart, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Percy, Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Wright, Mr. E. O. Webb, Mr. O. H. Wright, Master Werner Wright, Mrs. Warner and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Rawson, Jno. Campbell, Wm. Heysham and J. Warner Wright.
The following is a list of the presents received by the couple.
Solid gold scarf pin.
Gold headed cane.
Ladies' gold watch.
Solid gold thimble.
Berry spoon.
Salad spoon.
One dozen gold after coffee spoons.
Set of salt cups.
Gold pen, complete.
Crystal vase.
Gold sugar shell.
Butter knife.
Set solid gold cuff buttons.
Gold spectacles.
One of the pleasant features of the occasion was the reading of the following original poem by Mr. P. K. Johnson:
TO MR. AND MRS. CHAUNCEY P. WRIGHT,
ON THE
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR MARRIAGE,
_____
Life's tide still moves with restless ebb and flow,
In youth, in age alike, is every hour,
For heart, for life, for hours of weal, or woe,
When skies are bright, when darkening tempest lower—
Life is not measured by the lapse of years,
But by the gentler thoughts that cannot die—
By memories that have swept o'er smiles and tears
Freighted with withered hope, or winged with joy—
Life's years are measured by breadth and length,
Of love and friendship, by the cherished ties
That makes two hearts but one; the living strength
Of wielded sympathy that never dies.
These fifty years it has been yours to quaff,
From gentle memories of mutual youth,
Lessening each grief 'till each has been but half,
And half lessened by your love and truth.
These fifty years of awful pilgrimage,
The pillar and the cloud have guided through.
And many a stream at many a weary stage,
Has poured its living waters out for you.
Bles't light of human love beyond the tide,
Where eddying billows beach the further shore,
There with undying glow shall at last abide,
When clouds shall dim the light of life no more.
E'en in this life, 'tis thine to prompt the glow
Of life that finds its better meaning there,
The conscious immortality that shall forego
No heaven taught joy, that blessed the journey here.
To mark the flight of time, yet stand alone,
To feel the chilling blight of coming age,
And find its garnered memories one by one
Have passed away from life's uncertain stage—
These are not yours dear friends, for lingered still
With blessings many, this one joy of all,
That each still share whate'r of good or ill,
In devious mass around your lot doth fall.
One blessing more, a joy to each, surround you now,
The children that shrined you in their infant thought,
Still gives the filial love where throbbings reach each heart,
And life with warm affection fraught.
So then, dear friends, when soon or late,
You reach that coast, o'er life's rough ocean driven,
May you rejoice, no wanderer lost,
A family in heaven.
—P. K. Johnson
(Brainerd Dispatch, 07 February 1896, p. 4, c. 7)
MRS. L. M. CONGDON
CALLED TO REWARD
_____
One of Pioneer Residents of Brainerd
Succumbed Tuesday Night
of Pneumonia
_____
CAME TO BRAINERD IN 1872
_____
She Was a Member of the First Con-
gregational Church and Deaconess
Several Years
One of the pioneer residents of Brainerd passed to her reward last night, February 6th, at 11:30, the deceased being Mrs. Louise [sic] M. Congdon.
She had been sick but a short while and after being confined to her bed passed peacefully to her rest.
Mrs. Congdon was born in Nelson, Tioga county, Pennsylvania, on Aug. 10, 1849. For a while she taught school in Nelson, and in 1870 was married to John C. Congdon, who preceded her in death in July, 1911.
Mr. and Mrs. Congdon came to Brainerd in September, 1872, where they entered into the life of the community so much, that their memories are indelibly marked on the pages of its history.
Mrs. Congdon was a member of the First Congregational church and was a most active worker. The church honored her for a number of years with the office of deaconess in which capacity she served most faithfully. She was also active in any movement that had for its purpose the alleviation of suffering or the upbuilding of the community.
In her departure the community loses a faithful Christian, a devoted church member, a loyal patriot and a true friend.
To the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Congdon were granted two children, John C. Jr., who has passed hence, and Harry W., who is in business in Brainerd.
Mrs. Congdon leaves two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. E. C. Parks of St. Paul, Mrs. Celestir Rawson of Tioga, Pa., O. C. Wright of Minneapolis and Judd Wright of Brainerd.
Her remains will lie in state at the D. E. Whitney undertaking parlors until Friday morning. The funeral service will be held from the residence of H. W. Congdon, North 8th street, Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. G. Phil. Sheridan, minister of the First Congregational church, officiating. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch, 07 February 1917)
Arrived in Brainerd in September 1872.
•See Minnie Tucker Onstine.
•See Ann Goudy White.
We forgot to mention the departure, recently, of Mrs. J. C. Congdon, to spend the summer with relatives at the "old home" in Pennsylvania. Mr. J. C. keeps to business as Master Painter in the N. P. shops here. We wish Mrs. Congdon a safe trip and pleasant visit. (Brainerd Tribune, 27 June 1874, p. 1, c. 7)
The article below pertains to Louisa's parents' 50th wedding anniversary celebration for which she was one of the hostesses:
Fifty Years of Wedded Life.
The golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey P. Wright was celebrated on Tuesday evening at the home of their daughter, Mrs. E. C. Parks, on Seventh street north. The occasion was a very pleasant and interesting one and the spacious residence was filled with invited friends who had assembled to tender their congratulations and enjoy the evening with Mr. and Mrs. Wright and their immediate friends. The event was followed by a sumptuous banquet. The couple were married in 1846, the lady's maiden name being Miss Caroline F. Hanvill, and they resided in Tioga county, Penn., until 1857, at which time Mr. Wright, with his family, came to Wabasha, Minn. In 1880 he came to Brainerd and began work for the Northern Pacific railroad, and is still in their employ, having charge of the oil department at the present time. Five children blessed this union, and the children, who are all living, arranged for and tendered them the reception. They are Mrs. Celestir Rawson, Mrs. Louesa [sic] Congdon, Mr. Omar C. Wright, Mr. Judd Wright and Mrs. Hellen [sic] Parks. Their grandchildren are Susan C. Rawson, Lulu Rawson, Ida May Rawson, Harry W. Congdon, John C. Congdon, Jr., J. Warner Wright, Carl J. Wright, Winnifred Grace Wright, Edgar Kay Parks and Ima Louesa Parks. The following gentlemen, accompanied by their wives, were in attendance:
Messrs. R. K. Whiteley, J. A. Wilson, L. P. White, Sr., John Whyte, Sam. Walker, C. D. Johnson, L. J. Cale, J. T. Frater, F. C. Hollenbeck, Arthur Hull, Milton McFadden, D. D. Smith, Ed. H. White, P. M. Lagerquist, Joseph Slipp, M. K. Swartz, A. E. Losey, Chas. Metcalf, G. F. Mitchell, James Rhodes, C. M. Richardson, I. T. Dean, C. A. Reuss, John Atkinson, Rev. T. M. Edmands, Judd Wright, E. O. Parks, Chas. Scott and J. C. Congdon.
Also Mesdames Lila M. Follett, B. A. Ferris, Julia McDonald, C. J. Merritt, Sarah L. Sleeper, Fannie E. Smith, Sarah Robinson, C. E. Tennis, T. C. Bivins and Chas Grewcox.
Also Mr. D. R. Craig and mother, P. K Johnson, J. C. Small, Alonzo Richardson and R. F. Walters.
Presents and regrets at being unable to attend the event were received from the following:
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Forsyth, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Farrar, Mr. and Mrs. L. McPherson, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Shaver, Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Swart, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Percy, Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Wright, Mr. E. O. Webb, Mr. O. H. Wright, Master Werner Wright, Mrs. Warner and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Rawson, Jno. Campbell, Wm. Heysham and J. Warner Wright.
The following is a list of the presents received by the couple.
Solid gold scarf pin.
Gold headed cane.
Ladies' gold watch.
Solid gold thimble.
Berry spoon.
Salad spoon.
One dozen gold after coffee spoons.
Set of salt cups.
Gold pen, complete.
Crystal vase.
Gold sugar shell.
Butter knife.
Set solid gold cuff buttons.
Gold spectacles.
One of the pleasant features of the occasion was the reading of the following original poem by Mr. P. K. Johnson:
TO MR. AND MRS. CHAUNCEY P. WRIGHT,
ON THE
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR MARRIAGE,
_____
Life's tide still moves with restless ebb and flow,
In youth, in age alike, is every hour,
For heart, for life, for hours of weal, or woe,
When skies are bright, when darkening tempest lower—
Life is not measured by the lapse of years,
But by the gentler thoughts that cannot die—
By memories that have swept o'er smiles and tears
Freighted with withered hope, or winged with joy—
Life's years are measured by breadth and length,
Of love and friendship, by the cherished ties
That makes two hearts but one; the living strength
Of wielded sympathy that never dies.
These fifty years it has been yours to quaff,
From gentle memories of mutual youth,
Lessening each grief 'till each has been but half,
And half lessened by your love and truth.
These fifty years of awful pilgrimage,
The pillar and the cloud have guided through.
And many a stream at many a weary stage,
Has poured its living waters out for you.
Bles't light of human love beyond the tide,
Where eddying billows beach the further shore,
There with undying glow shall at last abide,
When clouds shall dim the light of life no more.
E'en in this life, 'tis thine to prompt the glow
Of life that finds its better meaning there,
The conscious immortality that shall forego
No heaven taught joy, that blessed the journey here.
To mark the flight of time, yet stand alone,
To feel the chilling blight of coming age,
And find its garnered memories one by one
Have passed away from life's uncertain stage—
These are not yours dear friends, for lingered still
With blessings many, this one joy of all,
That each still share whate'r of good or ill,
In devious mass around your lot doth fall.
One blessing more, a joy to each, surround you now,
The children that shrined you in their infant thought,
Still gives the filial love where throbbings reach each heart,
And life with warm affection fraught.
So then, dear friends, when soon or late,
You reach that coast, o'er life's rough ocean driven,
May you rejoice, no wanderer lost,
A family in heaven.
—P. K. Johnson
(Brainerd Dispatch, 07 February 1896, p. 4, c. 7)
MRS. L. M. CONGDON
CALLED TO REWARD
_____
One of Pioneer Residents of Brainerd
Succumbed Tuesday Night
of Pneumonia
_____
CAME TO BRAINERD IN 1872
_____
She Was a Member of the First Con-
gregational Church and Deaconess
Several Years
One of the pioneer residents of Brainerd passed to her reward last night, February 6th, at 11:30, the deceased being Mrs. Louise [sic] M. Congdon.
She had been sick but a short while and after being confined to her bed passed peacefully to her rest.
Mrs. Congdon was born in Nelson, Tioga county, Pennsylvania, on Aug. 10, 1849. For a while she taught school in Nelson, and in 1870 was married to John C. Congdon, who preceded her in death in July, 1911.
Mr. and Mrs. Congdon came to Brainerd in September, 1872, where they entered into the life of the community so much, that their memories are indelibly marked on the pages of its history.
Mrs. Congdon was a member of the First Congregational church and was a most active worker. The church honored her for a number of years with the office of deaconess in which capacity she served most faithfully. She was also active in any movement that had for its purpose the alleviation of suffering or the upbuilding of the community.
In her departure the community loses a faithful Christian, a devoted church member, a loyal patriot and a true friend.
To the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Congdon were granted two children, John C. Jr., who has passed hence, and Harry W., who is in business in Brainerd.
Mrs. Congdon leaves two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. E. C. Parks of St. Paul, Mrs. Celestir Rawson of Tioga, Pa., O. C. Wright of Minneapolis and Judd Wright of Brainerd.
Her remains will lie in state at the D. E. Whitney undertaking parlors until Friday morning. The funeral service will be held from the residence of H. W. Congdon, North 8th street, Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. G. Phil. Sheridan, minister of the First Congregational church, officiating. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch, 07 February 1917)
•See Minnie Tucker Onstine.
•See Ann Goudy White.
We forgot to mention the departure, recently, of Mrs. J. C. Congdon, to spend the summer with relatives at the "old home" in Pennsylvania. Mr. J. C. keeps to business as Master Painter in the N. P. shops here. We wish Mrs. Congdon a safe trip and pleasant visit. (Brainerd Tribune, 27 June 1874, p. 1, c. 7)
The article below pertains to Louisa's parents' 50th wedding anniversary celebration for which she was one of the hostesses:
Fifty Years of Wedded Life.
The golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey P. Wright was celebrated on Tuesday evening at the home of their daughter, Mrs. E. C. Parks, on Seventh street north. The occasion was a very pleasant and interesting one and the spacious residence was filled with invited friends who had assembled to tender their congratulations and enjoy the evening with Mr. and Mrs. Wright and their immediate friends. The event was followed by a sumptuous banquet. The couple were married in 1846, the lady's maiden name being Miss Caroline F. Hanvill, and they resided in Tioga county, Penn., until 1857, at which time Mr. Wright, with his family, came to Wabasha, Minn. In 1880 he came to Brainerd and began work for the Northern Pacific railroad, and is still in their employ, having charge of the oil department at the present time. Five children blessed this union, and the children, who are all living, arranged for and tendered them the reception. They are Mrs. Celestir Rawson, Mrs. Louesa [sic] Congdon, Mr. Omar C. Wright, Mr. Judd Wright and Mrs. Hellen [sic] Parks. Their grandchildren are Susan C. Rawson, Lulu Rawson, Ida May Rawson, Harry W. Congdon, John C. Congdon, Jr., J. Warner Wright, Carl J. Wright, Winnifred Grace Wright, Edgar Kay Parks and Ima Louesa Parks. The following gentlemen, accompanied by their wives, were in attendance:
Messrs. R. K. Whiteley, J. A. Wilson, L. P. White, Sr., John Whyte, Sam. Walker, C. D. Johnson, L. J. Cale, J. T. Frater, F. C. Hollenbeck, Arthur Hull, Milton McFadden, D. D. Smith, Ed. H. White, P. M. Lagerquist, Joseph Slipp, M. K. Swartz, A. E. Losey, Chas. Metcalf, G. F. Mitchell, James Rhodes, C. M. Richardson, I. T. Dean, C. A. Reuss, John Atkinson, Rev. T. M. Edmands, Judd Wright, E. O. Parks, Chas. Scott and J. C. Congdon.
Also Mesdames Lila M. Follett, B. A. Ferris, Julia McDonald, C. J. Merritt, Sarah L. Sleeper, Fannie E. Smith, Sarah Robinson, C. E. Tennis, T. C. Bivins and Chas Grewcox.
Also Mr. D. R. Craig and mother, P. K Johnson, J. C. Small, Alonzo Richardson and R. F. Walters.
Presents and regrets at being unable to attend the event were received from the following:
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Forsyth, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Farrar, Mr. and Mrs. L. McPherson, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Shaver, Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Swart, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Percy, Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Wright, Mr. E. O. Webb, Mr. O. H. Wright, Master Werner Wright, Mrs. Warner and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Rawson, Jno. Campbell, Wm. Heysham and J. Warner Wright.
The following is a list of the presents received by the couple.
Solid gold scarf pin.
Gold headed cane.
Ladies' gold watch.
Solid gold thimble.
Berry spoon.
Salad spoon.
One dozen gold after coffee spoons.
Set of salt cups.
Gold pen, complete.
Crystal vase.
Gold sugar shell.
Butter knife.
Set solid gold cuff buttons.
Gold spectacles.
One of the pleasant features of the occasion was the reading of the following original poem by Mr. P. K. Johnson:
TO MR. AND MRS. CHAUNCEY P. WRIGHT,
ON THE
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR MARRIAGE,
_____
Life's tide still moves with restless ebb and flow,
In youth, in age alike, is every hour,
For heart, for life, for hours of weal, or woe,
When skies are bright, when darkening tempest lower—
Life is not measured by the lapse of years,
But by the gentler thoughts that cannot die—
By memories that have swept o'er smiles and tears
Freighted with withered hope, or winged with joy—
Life's years are measured by breadth and length,
Of love and friendship, by the cherished ties
That makes two hearts but one; the living strength
Of wielded sympathy that never dies.
These fifty years it has been yours to quaff,
From gentle memories of mutual youth,
Lessening each grief 'till each has been but half,
And half lessened by your love and truth.
These fifty years of awful pilgrimage,
The pillar and the cloud have guided through.
And many a stream at many a weary stage,
Has poured its living waters out for you.
Bles't light of human love beyond the tide,
Where eddying billows beach the further shore,
There with undying glow shall at last abide,
When clouds shall dim the light of life no more.
E'en in this life, 'tis thine to prompt the glow
Of life that finds its better meaning there,
The conscious immortality that shall forego
No heaven taught joy, that blessed the journey here.
To mark the flight of time, yet stand alone,
To feel the chilling blight of coming age,
And find its garnered memories one by one
Have passed away from life's uncertain stage—
These are not yours dear friends, for lingered still
With blessings many, this one joy of all,
That each still share whate'r of good or ill,
In devious mass around your lot doth fall.
One blessing more, a joy to each, surround you now,
The children that shrined you in their infant thought,
Still gives the filial love where throbbings reach each heart,
And life with warm affection fraught.
So then, dear friends, when soon or late,
You reach that coast, o'er life's rough ocean driven,
May you rejoice, no wanderer lost,
A family in heaven.
—P. K. Johnson
(Brainerd Dispatch, 07 February 1896, p. 4, c. 7)
MRS. L. M. CONGDON
CALLED TO REWARD
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One of Pioneer Residents of Brainerd
Succumbed Tuesday Night
of Pneumonia
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CAME TO BRAINERD IN 1872
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She Was a Member of the First Con-
gregational Church and Deaconess
Several Years
One of the pioneer residents of Brainerd passed to her reward last night, February 6th, at 11:30, the deceased being Mrs. Louise [sic] M. Congdon.
She had been sick but a short while and after being confined to her bed passed peacefully to her rest.
Mrs. Congdon was born in Nelson, Tioga county, Pennsylvania, on Aug. 10, 1849. For a while she taught school in Nelson, and in 1870 was married to John C. Congdon, who preceded her in death in July, 1911.
Mr. and Mrs. Congdon came to Brainerd in September, 1872, where they entered into the life of the community so much, that their memories are indelibly marked on the pages of its history.
Mrs. Congdon was a member of the First Congregational church and was a most active worker. The church honored her for a number of years with the office of deaconess in which capacity she served most faithfully. She was also active in any movement that had for its purpose the alleviation of suffering or the upbuilding of the community.
In her departure the community loses a faithful Christian, a devoted church member, a loyal patriot and a true friend.
To the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Congdon were granted two children, John C. Jr., who has passed hence, and Harry W., who is in business in Brainerd.
Mrs. Congdon leaves two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. E. C. Parks of St. Paul, Mrs. Celestir Rawson of Tioga, Pa., O. C. Wright of Minneapolis and Judd Wright of Brainerd.
Her remains will lie in state at the D. E. Whitney undertaking parlors until Friday morning. The funeral service will be held from the residence of H. W. Congdon, North 8th street, Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. G. Phil. Sheridan, minister of the First Congregational church, officiating. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch, 07 February 1917)
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