The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-12-13
DEERFIELD.
A SURPRISE PARTY,
Correspondence,

Correspondence.
A SURPRISE PARTY.
On Tuesday last, being 51st birth
day anniversary of pastor Hanselman,
it was arranged by the members of
his congregation to meet at Grange
Hall, over his residence where they
assembled and set table that would
gladden. the eyes of any epicure, being
loaded with substantials and luxuries,
all the outer man could wish. About
noon q committee was appointed to
invite the pasror and his lady. You
may Judge Of their surprise on enter
ing the hall. They were received by
an address by Rev. A. Dunlap, in his
very happy and eloquent manner
Pastor Hanselman- responded in a
short address, suited to the occasion.
Although taken by surprise, he was
unembarassed, being equal to the oc-
casion thanking all present for their
kindness, morally and pecuniarily in
times past, hoping to merit q continu-
ance of those favors both temporal and
spiritual. e-ae
Dinner being announced, those pres
ent sat down, every one present par
took Of the bountiful supply SO liber-
ally provided. About seventy.ive
guests were present. After dinner
short addresses were made by many
present. Before separating, pastor
Hanselman thanked all present for
the generous and kind sympathics
manifested 10 himself and family. All
present wished their pastor at parting
long life and prosperity. "Oh, what
must il be TO be there" So mote it be
Mr.. Erie Westhovcr, formerly of
Alliance, purchased the farm contain
ing 81 3-4 acres from widow Byers,
81 of mile east OF the Center, ad-
joining the cenietry !; possession TO be
given April 1st, 1878. Consideration
$1,000. Premises at present are leased
to Mr.. Kibble. sisi.aa
The weather has changed at last and
winter with his cold, ley hand, has
visited US with full power. Bad roads
will be the order of the day. The
general questions asked is have you
butchered yet. have you got all your
wood and csal. hauled for winter.
These seem to be leading questions
and should be answered in the affirm
alive as We are promised an inclement
winter by our weather sages.
Mr.. Daniel White, of Deerfleld,
went to Virginia, Intending to pur-
chase q farm in the vicinity of Peters
burgh. This is his second trip to that
place. He says it is beautiful coun-
Try, we'll suited for raising stock and
pursuits generally, and
will report on his return. i9lu
q Mr.. Jesse Slack has his new barn
inished and is now occupying it. It
9 constructed on the latest modern
plan and for convenience
md utility it is not surpassed in this
or in Portage county.
On Saturday, the 9Th of December,
he old NJ. e. Church was sold to faith
r Penn. Said church has its history,
eing built in 1888. In it have been
he scenes of many Joys and sorrows.
here have been snany protracted and
evival meetings, many enjoying the
Apply results of those meetings, and
lany of those recipients of those re-
Its have been called home to receive
leir reward, and are waiting on the
her shore to welcome their friends.
hus another land mark is gone, warn
g US that we also must soon pass
way. Ii
First church, built of logs, 1919. I
Second, frame. built 1888.
Third, brick, built 1851, and dedi- I
ted July 26. 1874. More anon.
OMEGA.
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