Maude Pauline Webster and Alfred Jay Sweet
ALFRED JAY SWEET, son of ELIZABETH LONGMUIR COCHRANE and KAY CHITTENDEN SWEET, was born July 2, 1877 in Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana,13, 8 and died August 2, 1938 in Swampscott, Essex, Massachusetts.46, 120
He married MAUDE PAULINE WEBSTER on November 17, 1906 in Red Wing, Goodhue, Minnesota.1979 She was born January 6, 1881 in Red Wing, Goodhue, Minnesota,56, 13 and died September 24, 1969 in Boston, Massachusetts.56, 1985
Children of MAUDE PAULINE WEBSTER and ALFRED JAY SWEET:
- JOHN WEBSTER SWEET, b. March 28, 1909, Lewiston, Androscoggin, Maine;13 d. January 3, 1946, Long Beach, Los Angeles, California.6331
- ALFRED JAY SWEET JR., b. February 27, 1915, Lewiston, Androscoggin, Maine;13 m. ELISE POLLARD SORTWELL on September 8, 1939 in Beverly Farms, Massachusetts1982; d. December 3, 1944, Germany.952, 1983
Alfred
Work History
- Alfred Jay Sweet was President of Lunn & Sweet Shoe Co. (Lewiston, Maine).
Marriage Announcements and News
Minneapolis Journal, November 11, 19061996
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Webster of Red Wing have issued invitations for the marriage of their daughter, Maude Pauline, to Alfred Jay Sweet of Auburn, Me., which will take place Saturday evening at 8 o'clock. About six hundred invitations were sent out for the ceremony, which will take place in Christ church. Mr. Sweet is a brother of Mr. and Mrs. John Sweet of Minneapolis and as the bride and bridegroom are well known here a large party of twin city frineds will go to Red Wing for the wedding. Miss Elvira Simmons of Red Wing will be the maid of honor and Misses Sophie Hemberson and Fannie Dow of Red Wing and Miss Maude Stafford of Minneapolis will be the bridesmaids.
Minneapolis Journal, November 18, 19061997
A pretty wedding took place at Red Wing last night. The bride, Miss Maude Pauline Webster, has a host of Minneapolis friends and the bridegroom, Alfred Jay Sweet, is a brother of Mr. and Mrs. John Sweet of Minneapolis. Miss Webster is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Webster, who are prominent residents of Red Wing. The service was read at 6 o'clock in Christ church by Rev. Charles Rollet. Miss Stella Engberg presided at the organ and played the "Lohengrin" wedding march as the processional music, and the Mendelssohn march after the vows were spoken. Six hundred invitations had been issued and the church was thronged with a fashionable gathering of men and women. Palms, ferns and pink chrysanthemums made a charming setting for the service.
Miss Webster wore an exquisite gown of white chiffon and net made over a slip of white satin. It was cut in princess style with elaborate trimmings of old point lace. The full veil was held in place with a spray of orange blossoms and bridal roses formed the bouquet. Misses Sophie Hemberson and Fannie Dow of Red Wing and Maude Stafford of Minneapolis were the three bridesmaids. They wore dainty gowns of pink and white, all made alike of pin accordion pleated chiffon with point lace. The sashes were pink, waving pink plumes trimmed the large picture hats, and the bouquets were of bridesmaids' roses. Miss Elvira Simms, who was the maid of honor, wore white crepe de chine made in princess with lace trimming and her large picture hat was trimmed with white plumes. She held a cluster of pink roses. John Sweet of Minneapolis was the best man, and Mr. Webster observed the pretty custom of giving his daughter in marriage.
Following the service a reception was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Webster. The house was beautiful with a profusion of flowers and foliage. Pink roses, the favorite flowers of the bride, were used exclusively and mingled their delicate beauty with the rich green of palms and ferns. Mr. and Mrs. Sweet left on an eastern wedding trip. They will reside in Auburn, Me., and will be at home after Dec. 15.
Lewiston Daily Sun, November 20, 19061990
—News is received in these cities of the wedding Saturday in Redwing, Minn., of Alfred Sweet, of Auburn and Miss Maude Pauline Webster of Redwing. They are expected to arrive in Auburn where they will make their home, early in December.
Cannon Falls Beacon, November 23, 19064572
PRETTY WEDDING AT CHRIST CHURCH
Miss Maude Pauline Webster and Alfred J. Sweet Are United in Marriage.
From Red Wing Republican
The interior of Christ church presented a most attractive and appropriate appearance Saturday afternoon at the hour appointed for the marriage of Miss Pauline Webster and Alfred J. Sweet by Rev. C. C. Rollit, rector.
The altar and chancel were massed with pink chrysanthemums and gracefully drooping ferns. As the guests assembled, soft music from the organ, played by Miss Stella Engberg, added to the impressive charm of the place and occasion.
Harry Webster brother of the bride, acted as master of ceremonies and made every arrangement for the comfort of the arriving guests.
Promp[t]ly at 6 o'clock the bridal party entered to the strains of Lohengrin's wedding march. the bridal procession was led by the ushers—Williston Rich of Red Wing, Sylvester R. Murphy of Kentucky, Frank D. Brown of Winona, Dr. J. M. Edwards of Mankato, and John D. Sweet, brother of the groom; as best man. Following came the bridesmaids—Misses Sophie Hemberson and Fannie Dow of Red Wing, Miss Maude Stafford of Minneapolis and the maid of honor, Miss Elvira Simmons. The bride was led to the altar by her father where she was met by the groom and the impressive words of the marriage service was read and responded to.
The bride was beautifully attired in a gown of muscovite over white satin trimmed with duchess lace, which had been worn by her grandmother. She carried a shower bouquet of orchids and lilies of the valley. The groom wore the conventional black.
The maid of honor wore a gown of flowered crepe de chine over white taffeta and a large pink picture hat with pink plumes.
The three bridesmaids were very pretty in dainty dresses of accordion sun-pleated chiffon over pink taffeta with large pink picture hats. The color scheme of pink was very effective.The bridesmaids carried French rose fans, gifts of the groom.
After the ceremony, Mendelssohns wedding march was played as the bridal party and guests repaired to the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Webster on Fourth street.
At the home the color scheme was in pink, the favorite color of the bride. The bridal table presented a very attractive appearance. From each corner of the table to the chandelier were festoons of pink tulle, twined with smilax and in the center was the brides cake, on the top of which were the two initials, W. and S. and the date, Nov. 17, 1906, in pink.
The relatives of the contracting parties and the most intimate friends of the bride were the guests who enjoyed the splendid three course dinner which left nothing to be desired. Miss Belle Barbor and Marie Melan[?] served frappe during the evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Sweet were the recipients of many appropriate and costly gifts. The brides gift from the groom was a beautiful cluster diamond ring. The brides shower bouquet was divided among the bridesmaids.
Mr. and Mrs. Sweet departed on the 9:45 o'clock train. The bride wore a becoming traveling costume of blue and mink furs. They will spend a few days in Chicago and from there will go to their future home in Auburn, Maine, stopping at different points on the way. They will be at home after Feb. 1.
The guests from abroad were Mrs. K. C. Sweet, mother of the groom; Mr. and Mrs. C. Sweet and two children Margaret and Katheran; Mrs. Emil Sweet Johnson and son, Lyle K.; Mr. and Mrs. Dwight M. Baldwin, Mr. and Mrs. D. Fuller, Miss Edith Rosing all of Minneapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Higgins of Winona; Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Rosing of Merrian Park; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grierson of Calumet, Mich. Miss Sweet of New York City; Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Webster of St. Paul; Mrs. Callanan of Bancroft, Iowa; Mrs. P. F. Kenny of Fairmont, Minn., Casper Wolfahrt of Cannon Falls; Mr. and Mrs. Harvy Washburn of Zumbrota.
A large circle of life long friends feel that a vacancy is left by the departure of Miss Webster to her distant home and hope for a future life as full of useful happiness as her bright girlhood promised.
Mr. Sweet is a substantial young business man, being a member of the Old Town Shoe Manufacturing company of Auburn, Maine.
Newspaper Articles
Ward County Independent, October 30, 19193930
Sweet Family Will Have Reunion.
Dr. and Mrs. C. F. Sweet left Wednesday for Minneapolis to meet the Doctor's brother, a well known eastern shoe manufacturer, member of the firm of Lunn A Sweet, of Auburn, Maine. The brother has had phenomenal success in the shoe manufacturing game and is the sole manager of the institution since the death of his partner some years ago. The company sold five million dollars worth of shoes for delivery this year. The Doctor has two sisters living in Minneapolis and his father, K. C. Sweet, is now a resident of Mankato, Minn., so the Sweet family will have an enjoyable reunion. They expect to return to Minot Monday.
Daily Kennebec Journal, November 24, 1926832
New Corporations Approved Tuesday
The attorney general also approved the incorporation papers of International Kid, Inc., organizated at Auburn, to manufacture and deal in shoes and other leather goods; capital stock, 1500 shares common of no par value of $100; directors—President, Herbert L. Loring of Auburn; treasurer, Alfred Jay Sweet of Lewiston, and Frank H. Holman of Auburn.
Boston Globe, June 7, 19301981
MYSTERY SURROUNDS CONFLICTING REPORTS
Butler Says Shoe Man Back Home—Police Not Sure
Wife Claims Sweet of Swampscott Safe, but Officials Puzzled
Special Dispatch to the Globe
SWAMPSCOTT, June 6—Although a butler at the Alfred J. Sweet estate, 2 Tupelo road, announced tonight that Alfred Sweet was safely at home, after he had been reported missing, Police Chief Walter Reeves announced that he had received no official report that Mr. Sweet had arrived home.
Chief Reeves today received a report from a man named "John" known as the butler at the Sweet estate, that Alfred J. Sweet, former well known shoe manufacturer of Auburn, Me, had left home at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon in his automobile and had not returned home all night.
The police chief immediately sent out the word to police stations in this State in an effort to find the missing man, who was said to be attired in his golf clothes and driving a sport touring car.
Boston newspapers were also asked to publish news of the disappearance.
Later in the day word was received from the butler that Mr. Sweet had returned home. Police Chief Reeves after investigating and talking with Mrs Sweet was unable to locate the man, but was told that Mr Sweet was returning home.
Chief Reeves stated tonight that if the missing man cannot be located tomorrow morning he will conduct a rigid investigation into the entire affair in an effort to determine where the man is located and to further ascertain the entire story concerning the mysterious disappearance.
Capt. Eugene P. Brogan in charge of police headquarters tonight stated that he had received no official report of the return of Mr Sweet and said the records at police headquarters still showed Mr Sweet missing.
Springfield Republican, June 7, 19301984
MISSING SWAMPSCOTT MILLIONAIRE FOUND
Swampscott, June 6—(AP)—Alfred J. Sweet, 53, whose family reported him to the police as missing today, was located early tonight, his family said. Sweet, a millionaire retired shoe manufacturer, left home early yesterday morning and when he failed to return today his relatives sought the aid of police in finding him.
His family tonight said he had been located but declined further information.
Obituaries
Hartford Courant, August 4, 1938120
Alfred J. Sweet.
Swampscott, Mass., Aug. 3.—(A.P.)—Alfred J. Sweet, 61, former millionaire shoe manufacturer, died last night at his home after a month's illness.
At one time a senior partner of the shoe firm of Sweet and Lunn, of Auburn, Me., Sweet also owned interests in plants in St. Louis, Mo. and Lynn, Mass. before his retirement from the shoe business a decade ago. Since then he was an independent financial operator in Boston. Sweet was born at Fort Wayne, Ind.
He leaves his wife and two sons, Jack Sweet, an antique collector, now in Paris, and Alfred J., Jr.
Boston Globe, September 26, 19691985
SWEET—In Boston, Sept. 24, Maude Webster Sweet of Boston and Miami, formerly of Swampscott, widoe of the late Alfred Jay Sweet; survived by a brother Harry Webster of Red Wing, Minnesota, 4 grandchildren, Dr. Pauline Sweet of N.Y., Alfred Jay Sweet 3d of Manchester, Mass., Peter Sortwell Sweet of Boston and Mrs. Cecil C. I. Wylde of South Dartmouth, Mass., 2 great-grandchildren, and a daughter-in-law, Elise Sortwell (Sweet) Wigglesworth of Beverly Farms, Mass. Funeral service at Story Chapel, Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, on Saturday Sept. 27, at 2 p.m. Miami, Red Wing, Minnesota, and Lewiston, Maine papers please copy.
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
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| June 3, 1880605 | Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana | |
| May 14, 1885617 | Waseca, Waseca, Minnesota | |
| June 29, 1895604 | Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota | |
| June 1, 190057 | Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota |
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| June 12, 1905603 | Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota |
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| 19101367 | Lewiston, Androscoggin, Maine |
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| January 10, 1920620 | Lewiston, Androscoggin, Maine |
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