The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-10-25

Last Thursday was the SEVENTEEN
birthday of Mrs. Mary Davis, wife OF
Mr.. James Davis, and mother of Rev.
F. S. Davis. Some of her many lady
friends in Jackson decided to give the
old folks surprise party. at their
home two and half miles from town.
As the weather was beautiful, most OF
the ladies walked to the farm, those
not being able to walk the distance
hiring an express wagon. Those at
tending from town were: Mrs. Fannie
Martin, Mrs. Jane Swanson, Mrs. nj.
A. DuHadway, Mrs. A. D. Grassland,
Mrs. Jeff. Edwards, Mrs. Octavia
Hawk. Mrs. D. L. Mackley, Mrs. j.
H. Mackley. Mrs. Charles Rhodes.
At the farmhouse they met the fol-
lowing persons: Grandma Rose. aged
81, Mrs. Nellie Wykle, Mrs. Ruth
Radcliff, Mrs. Brooks, Ira Rice and
wife, Mrs. Lydia Foster, Mrs. Eliza
beth Hildenbrand, Mrs. Mary A. Wy
kle, Mrs. Jane Rice, Mrs. Ann Eu-
banks, Mrs. Rachel Farrar, Caleb Hank
and wife, Mrs. Kate Rice, Mrs. Kate
Evans, Misses Jane and Ella Wykle,
Miss Addie Rice, Miss Matte Scott.
There were also present D. D. Clark
and family who live with Mr.. and
Mrs. Davis-Mrs. Clark being their
daughter. Mrs. Caleb Hank is also
their daughter.
Those in attendance brought many
tokens of their regard for the old
folks, who were completely overcome
at sight Of these simple testimonials.
The folks also brought bountiful sup
plies of provisions, and grand dinner
was gotten up on short notice.
After partaking of one of those
grand dinners so characteristic of the
country, the assembled company went
outside the house and enjoyed them
selves in the good, old-fashioned way,
playing "black-man," gathering hick-
ory-nuts, and other healthful pastimes.
Even Mrs. Davis, on her 10th birth
day, caught some of the old-time,
youthful inspiration. and played
''black-man' as we'll as some of the
ladies thirty-fve years younger than
herself. Mr.. Davis gave himself up
fully to the enjoyment of the occasion.
Here was to him blessed manifesto
ton that life had not been lived in
vain. Here were the tributes of hon.
est hearts and loving friends, brought
to him in his old age, in the peaceful
and happy circle Of that dearest Of all
places home" AS he looks, to-day
upon the smiling faces of his friends
and hears their merry laughter, as he
stands on the sunset side Of life, and
contemplates the golden and crimson
glory Of the autumn landscape, he
realizes that grand truth that to the
trusting and loving child Of God the
way grows brighter and brighter
that, though these golden tints Of
earth may be momentarily eclipsed, il
will be only to burst forth again into
blazing glory that shall shine about
the lives of himself and his loved ones
forever. This entire day was day o1
joy, not only to the aged couple, bu
to the entire company.
There was Mother Rose, 81 year.
old-almost century! How few o:
those present may reasonably hope tt
live so long! All, from Mother Ros'
to the youngest person present, seemed
to bless the day, and to enjoy them
selves grandly. In the evening Mr.
Clark hitched up his team and brough
home the visitors from town, all feel
ing that the day had been we'll spent
and carrying with them many pleasan
recollections of their old friends.