The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1882-11-09
A Grand Party!


Ninety First Birth day of Samuel Baker, ESQ.
Though Winters chilly winds may bend break the
slender stem,
And frosts may tinge the tender leaf, kill the tiny
gem;
The sturdy oak will smile the tempest's blus-
tering rage,
Nor view, with a Respondent air. the gathering
marks of age;
Aud though the leaves be scattered out upon lifes
| troublous sea,
The storms Of time in vain assa the sturdy parent
| tree
To the good tree the winters osts but earnest long
| ings bring,
To hasten through the gloomy shades, and bloom
| again in Spring.
So with the mortal tree-though seeming to de-
Softly the golden sunbeams among its branches play
And when its last sweet sunset down the golden
We all may praise with loving hearts, the good
laid to rest.
Last Monday was the 9lst birthday Of Samuel Ba-
ker Esq. number of friends had for several days |
been secretly arranging surprise for the old gentle
man, and their efforts eliminated in of the grand
parties held In jackson. Although Mr.. Baker
is along in life's journey he is not easily sur
prised, admitted that he rather on the look
out for demonstration of some kind, although he
didn't think 1t would be SO big.'
After the invited guests had gathered at the family
residence, Pearl Street, Rev. W. D. Cherington
few feeling and appropriate remarks, presenting
him. behalf of his children and the assembled
guests, with a large number of useful presents Mr.
Baker replied in a feeling manner. Holding up the
packages of money which had been handed to him. he
said:
There may be people who believe that value these
gifts highly than do the gift of your friend
ship; they mistaken. have been the recipient
many manifestations of kindness since came
to sojourn among you whether have deserved them
or not, know not. But rest assured that value
your friendship far highly than do these gifts
. for which ask you to accept my sincere thanks"
There were also some presents for Mrs. Baker, and
speech was called for, but the good lady evidently
believed in the old adage that speech is slvern-si
lence is golden"
Irvine DUNCAN Esq. then stepped forward, by re-
quest, and made a short address, touching the long
period covered by Mr. Bakers life Mr.. Baker fought
at Lundy's Lane; he perry whip the British on
Lake Erie" He acted Private Secretary to Presi-
United States before the birth of many Of
the who present at this party he was allow
|. ed to hear confidential conversation between the
, President and such men Webster and Calhoun; he
IL born while Washington serving his first
j. President of the United states and he has
witnessed every Presidential election from that
- time down to this.
C. A. Atkinson then called the house to order and
said 81 am requested to make speech. Supper Is
e ready!n This speech happily delivered, and a.
-, happily received.
70 After supper, Davis Mackley called the house tc
order and stated that had been suggested that the
crowd had better not remain too late the old folks
st might Mr.. Baker dissented from this
"A, urging that they desired
Mr.. Bakers family were all present except Mrs
Williams, of Norwalk, o. There were present Mrs
i Jennie Gilliand, Mrs. Fannie Martin, W. s. Bake
Esq.,, and James Baker. The children made the o!'
" gentleman a present of $25 in money.
The other presents were as follows, including, 1
ic will be seen several for Mrs. Baker:
AZ SUIT CLOTHING.
G.. David, D. Armstrong, H. Honberg, Jos. Patter
TIair Atkinson. M,
Irvine DUNCAN, s. P. Badridge, B. F. Holcomb, P.
III Washam, James Chestnut, ". c. Evans, Mark Stern
berger, W. B. Cherrington, L. W. French, Nose
Sternberger, Chris F. Bertseh, j. E. McClung, Henr
le Nieuvahner.
in CHAIR.
W. D. Cherington and wife, o. s. Miller and wifi
D. Mackley and wife, j. R. Booth and wife, J. L. Da
vfes and wife, j. j. g. Evans and wife, Mrs. j. PatteI
u son, II. H. Marshman and wife, Eli Aten and wifi
in W. F. Owens and wife, j. H. Mackey and wife, A.
!, Grassland, Mrs. A. L. DUNCAN, N. Downey and wifi
In L. w. French and wife, Mrs. Annie James, Mrs.
Blagg, Mrs. S. P. P..Baldridge Mrs. Susan Edwards, ,
D. James and wife, ]. W. Hank and wife.
oy LAMP.
Mrs. O. c. Miller, G. W. Miller. Asa Farrrr. D.
% Pickrel, s. G. Martin.
e. MONEY.
DIR. Crumit and wife, j. L. Doss and wife, j. n. E.
ems and wife, j. H. Harding and wife, Mrs. Hem
is Nieuvahner, Rees Thomas T. T. Jones, j. R. Hunte
W. D. Trago, G. W. Rice, W. E. Williams. D. Arr
I'll strong Sternberger Mr.. R. Gardener, Sam st
venson II. G. Miller, J. Shropshire, Ed. Payne, Mr.
Leck Foster, G. Jones, j. r. Rathborn. Hugh Gilai
ut and wife.
L. UNDERWEAR FUND.
w T. J. Edwards and wife, W. T. Price and wife, B.
m Price and wife, e. H. Lewis and wife, E. T. Jones
,ly j. B. johnson % and Wife. e. o
q SKIRT FUND.
John Davis and wife, Rufus Peters and wife, j.
IS Aleshre and wife, j. J. Allison and wife, Thos. Che
e rington and wife Frank johnson and wife, and j.
u Hurd and wife.
Ids DRESS.
!, Mrs. DuHadway, Jane Swanson, Lib McClupg. d.
HE Mackley, A. B. Monahan, T. p. Sutherland, D.
ba Smith and wife James Dyer and wife, c. Graham
wife, Mrs. Remfry, Hawk, and Rhodes.
ice SHOES.
ely Dave Martin and wife, ]. H. Martin and wife, a
IL Judge Trip.
ieo The individual presents were: Slippers, e.
aSe James, Blanket, Mrs Vine Jones; Mittens Mrs. 10
Mahoney; Gloves, Mrs. Mary B. Shepherd; Dressi
III, Gown, Mrs j. l.. Long; Handkerchiefs, Mrs. Jud
ith Longbon; Hat, s. E. Brookins Tobacco, S. s. Haw
SILK Handkerchief Mrs. Carrick; Apron, Miss All
lty Jones. The following letters received, IL
of from Judge Evans containing IS in gold; that fri
VI Mr.. Williams containing IS in gold.
Or NoRwALK, O., Nov. 4, 1885,
Many happy returns of your birthday. Acc'
ion enclosed with thankful regards of the children Nor
who much desire to be with you, but cannot. Hopi
that you may be spared SO that we can be with you
Sc Yours, &C.,
-, NJ. D. WILLIAMS
JACKSON, O., Nov. sth, 1885
yer Dear Father Baker,
H. While truly regret that circumstances render
oo inconventent for enjoy the pleasure of spend
the this evening with and your numerous friends
the celebration of your 91st birth day. howev
ILL., desire to congratulate you this important
,r Very few indeed Of your friends have enjoyed Il
high favor of celebrating their 91st birthday and
on. most heartily unite with you and your many frer
in gratitude to kind Providence for the preser'
tion Of your life and health to the slst birthd
m You will please accept Of the enclosed small
ken of our esteem and appreciation of your unaloy
our friendship and fidelity to usward in the past.
, of Wishing you and yours pleasant and happy jol
ney the remaining days Of your life, and that at ]
led, you will be greeted by an Divine Master with
f plaudit Of well DONE good and faithful servant"
are the heartfelt wishes of your most humble frien
will J.J. c. & N. L. EvANt
tween the early history of this great country and
aid present progressive times. Probably other N
u. in Jackson county has had such opportunities
Ills studying the progress of this country Mr. Bal
f. has had. He may truly be said to have "grown up
the country" He has witnessed its successes,
owe failures, Its its vctories and he has lived
see 1t develop into the greatest country of earth.
has passed through great deal of sunshine, and p
sibly some of the shadows, of life. But now,
quietly moves on towards lfe's sunset, all is pea
luS all is joy, all is brightness. Truly may look
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