The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-02-26
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An Interesting Party.


On the 10th inst, a remarkable
party was held in Streetsboro at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Olin. This venerable couple with
thoughtful Kindness concluded to pro-
vide dinner for all within conven-
lent distance, who, like themselves,
are nearing the sunset of life. The
day was pleasant, the roads excellent,
and Providence seemed to smile in
benediction upon the occasion. AT
the appointed time representatives
from Brimfield, Ravenna, Stowe,
Franklin and Streetsboro assem-
bled to the number of seventy-three.
Of this number 81 were over so years
old 40 over so; 30 over 20, and III
over so. The sam of ali their ages
was 4,6I9 years. The average age OF
all was 81 yeaas. The average of all
over go was 73 and of all over so was
81 years.
The sum of the weight of all was
II ,070 lbs. The average weight of all,
15I lbs; of those between SO and 10,
$50 lbs between 70 and so, I55 lbs
and of those over so, l40 lbs.
The oldest men of the. party were
Elisha Burnett. of Kent, who is ne;trIy
so and still able 10 beat drum. The
next oldest is John BoosiBger, OF
Brimfieid, aged 50, aud the tirst of the
party to move foOhio. Tile heaviest
man was Christian Cocker, who bal
ances 2II lbs. He was the first white
man married IN FRANKLIN township.
QfaIl oyer. GO years only one is 3
native OF Ohio. The others represent
nearly every eastern and middle state.
In the beautiful home of Mr.. 81 Mrs.
Olin, sanctified by age and loving
hearts, many parties had previously
assembled. Here children, grand
children. and great grand children aud
nsighbors and friends are welcomed
on birthday aud all other occasions,
and many pleasant and happy seasons
have been experienced. But never
had such q party as this gathered
there. Seldom, if ever, had any pres
ent seen the like. FortY-nine persons,
26 men and % women, over 60 years
old, is sight rarely seen. It was a
spectacle both joyful and solemR It
gladdened ones heart to see so many
serene and happy countenances, and
the thought that all these must soon
fade from earth Is solemn and impress
sive.
Here were the pioneers of the
country venerable with age and ripe
in experience, men and women to
whom the present generation is large
ly indebted for material, social, intel
lectpal aud religious privileges and
blessings. May the mantle of their
virtues fall upon their descendants.
Itdid one good TO see the results Of
sv,k7 J,
its in these veterans, who have brave
" battled with difficulties and won q
crown of virtue and honor, $50
Here were those of many religious
persqasions, all typifyiag that celestial
period when all difference of opinion
will be forgotten in the unity .oi
! Christ's spirit.
AS the names Of all, beginning with
the eldest, were called, they passed to
the dining room where they were fur
nished an excellent dinner, A vote
of thanks was unanimously rendered
Mr.. s. Mrs. 0liu for their Kindness
and generous hospitality.
The suggestions that, in case OF the
death Of any member of the party, all
the survivors should, il possible, at
tend the funeral, was unanimously
adopted.
An address and prayer were made
by Rev. Andrew Wilson of Kent. DIR,
A. M. Sherman sang a song entitled
HQpr Old Home" after which all
united in singing the Doxology.
The party adjourned TO meet at the
residence of Christian Cackler, on
the 10th of February, 1876. With
many a sGod bless YOU" the MEM
hers bade each other good bye, never
TO all meet again until they have ex-
changed this 6 earthly tabernacle for
nm house not made with hands eteF-
nal in the heavens"
W.N.
! Kent, O., Feb, goth. 1872.