The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-08-28
srprHpAY CELEBRATION

mr. 4. n. ssesras Celebrate. Mis- re.
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Time.
On Wednesday evening, Aug. 25th, the
residence OF Mr.. Il. NJ. Stcarns was the
scene of quite pleasant jollifcation. 1t
being that gcntleman's fittieth birthday,
his guide wife took occasion to invite In
few friends and neighbors. This being
considered good year for centcnnials
and Mr.. Stearns' early days having been
passed In the immediate vicinity of Con.
cord, Lexington and Bunker Hill, they
concluded that nothing short OF a full
centennial would suffice, so they pro-
cccdcd to celebrate In due form. Mr.. =.
was presented with splendid edition of
Shakespeare In three volumes, and all
went merry rs marriage bell. The fol-
lowing letters and kilograms were re-
ccivcd throughout the day and evening:
COLUMBUS, o., Aug. %, 1875.
T.. NJ. stcarns, Esq Cairo, Ill
DEAR SIg-It is with no small degree
Of pleasure that ''risc up" on this oc-
casion to acknowledge the distinguished
honor conferred on me by the receipt Of
your very kind invitation to be present
at the celebration of your centennial
birthday. The occasion is one, my dear
sir, that calls forcibly to my mind Incl
dents Of our early association when,
school boys together with william Shake
speare and others, we played: upon the
village green one hundred years ago.
While these rccollcctiCns arc to me
very pleasant, there mingles with them
degree Of sadness when reflect upon
the early demise Of our mutual friend
william. cut down in the prime of life,
and even then not entirely unknown to
fame. What might he not have ac-
complishcd had he been permitted to
reach the age you and have attained.
May he rest in peace" As more forci-
bic reminder Of those carly associations
and of my kind esteem, beg you to ac-
cept the enclosed copy Of his complete
works. and also my regrets that the
active duties Of the campaign prevent me
from being present with you on the oc-
casion; but rest assured that nothing
shall prevent me from being with you
when again the interesting occurrence
takes place.
Again thanking you for the honor con-
ferred, and wishing you many returns,
am, dear sir, your obedient and faithful
servant, WILLIAM ALLEN.
BALMoRAL, Aug. %, 1875.
j. N stcain-, Esq., Cairo, III, L. 6. A..
| would like to DC present, but tho
newspapers do make such fuss.
VICTORIA X.
Lose BRANCH, Aug. %, 1875.
L. NJ. stcarns. Cairo, III.
May your second term be prosperous
and happy. Don't attempt third unless
your friends are all dead. U.S.G.
PoTsDAM. August %, 1875.
4 NJ. stezrns, Cairo, Illinois, L. $. A.:
How are you, old centurion: drinks
hundred glasses beer to your very good
health, and your family. May you live
long and prosper. WILHELM
VATICAN, Aug. %, 1875.
l.. NJ. st.srns, Cairo. ILL.,, a. 5. A.
Glad to hear that you still keep your
head above water. Mac says you are
looking hearty. Benedeeite, par cobi,e.,n
and everything nice from your old chum,
PIus Mono. Not any thank You.
MAIDEN's REST, AUG. %. 1875.
L. stearns, Cairo, Ills:
Sorry can't be- present, but hope tc
dance at your next centennial. Our old
playmate, Christopher Columbus i.
dead-went on bust in Genoa with
Mark Twain. SUSAN Il.