The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-12-02
A VERY PLEASANT REUNION.

On Monday, the 18th OF November 1880, at the
home Of Reuben Holl, Esq'r, In Jackson town
ship, Stark county, quite snug little bunch OF
relatives, friends, neighbors, and acquaintance,
which are not few, gathered In TO surprise
the Squire TIL his very largo house was over.
flowing with guests. The Squire in his good hu-
NOR welcomed them all. Program Of the day
The Squire with his hands was busy hauling
corn.iodder, when the party all Of a sudden
gathered In on him, 1t being the 57th anniversary
Of his birth. When Professor l. Ickes Of Massil.
Ion, came to the door with small choir and sang
a greeting song which enlivened the whole party,
the Squire came and stood on the door
step to listen In usual mood with asmile Of kind.
ness on his lips. When the song was closed the
Squire cordially invited them all into the house
aud all shook him by the hand wishing him
many happy and pleasant years yet to come.
Soon the ladies' who are not slow on such oc.
casions, brought about baskets that were filed
with cake and everything that is good to eat.
Two large tables In two rooms were prepared and
loaded with variety Of eatables.
When the dinner was pronounced ready, TIE
Squire and his wife were seated at the end Of
the west table, which was ornamented with a
mammoth cake, brought by Mrs. Joel Treash, Ell
egant enough to have set before Queen Sheba.
A twenty four pound turkev Of brownish hue,
also found his way ON the table in front Of the
Squire with badge on his breast, Surprise"
The east table was also tSstefully ornamented
and abundantly supplied.
When dinner was over 1t was found that f1tly
four females and ffty.six males had ieasted to
their full satisfaction and quite supply was left
for distribution.
By all appearance the Squire enjoyed the
party with great pleasure, as he had the Oppor
tunity to chat with many Of his old friends and
Rcqusintances, whom he had not seen for quite
a while.
Reuben Holl was born on the 10Th day Of Nov,
1923 in Lancaster county, Pa, and came with his
father to Plain township, Stark county, in the
spring Of 1886. and later was married to Miss
Eliza ROush. The two first years after marriage
they lived In New Berlin, then moved to Jackson
township, where they still reside, where Mr.. HOll
served as Justice Of the Peace for quite number
Of years, and is Justice at the present time
During the day the party was favored with ap'
propriate songs for the occasion, under the direc'
tlon and able leadership Of Prof. Ickes, who took
his seat at the organ with his little choir, The
Prof ssor Just knows how song ought to be
sung to delight and entertain Rparty, The fol-
lowing is the greeting song;
Welcome welcome TO this meeting,
Which with Joy hath filled each heart;
Friend, accept our honest greeting,
Welcome here to every guest
Life has not greater treasure
Than the friend whose love we gain.
Absence pain, but sweet the pleasure
When at last we meet again.
Cheerful, cheerful be our voices,
Met pleasant hour to spend,
Let the glee be sweet and mellow,
Here in harmony we blend;
Life Is ever worth enjoying,
With friend whose heart is true.
Care, begone. no more annoying,
Friendship, here we treasure you,
Toward evening the guests left for their respec
tive abodes in the best ofspiriB, feeling they had
enjoyed a day with the surprise that will long
be remembered,