The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-07-10
Eighty Sixth Anniversary.

dred and eighth birthday of American
Independence, and also the eighty sixth |
birthday of Mrs. Catherine Murphy, who
was born on the 4th day of July 1898.
near Sharpsburg, Maryland, and who is
one OF the Oldest and most respected citi-
zens OF Franklin Township, now living
with her son-in-law, Mr.. Frederic Heller.
Her nelghbors were pleased to have this
occasion to surprise the old lady. They
came well loaded with provision. The
surprise was complete. This being the
4th day of July, the family were arrang-
ing to go to Jackson, and as her nature is,
could not be idle, she called on them to
plow her potatoes. They declined She
then said she would take the weeds out
OF them anyhow, and while so engaged
her granddaughter Jennie Heller called
to her to come to the house, that Mrs.
Finley Cherington wanted to see her. Af-
ter some parleying she came to the house
Now imagine her surprise to find her
house filled with her nearest neighbors,
that she did not recognize or know, for
the time being, but thought some acci-
dent had happened. Theses feelings soon
passed away, and the kindhearted old la
dy was greeted by her many friends.
Then those good ladies who know how
to prepare first class dinner, now ar
ranged their tables and placed thereon
the contents of their well filled baskets.
After seating Grandma at the head of
the table, the first table was filled by the
| oldest persons present, and such getting
away with provision was never known or
heard of before.
Over seventy-fVe persons took dinner.
Among the number present were VIM Fl.
| Cherington, aged about eighty-two, and
Mrs. Margaret FL. Stephenson, near seven
ty-four years, and many others. The
morning of the 4th was unfavorable. 1t
rained till near eleven o'clock. Some got
thoroughly drenched, but not many stay
ed away on account of the rain. The af-
ternoon was more favorable, and there
were various amusements, and all SEEM
ed to enjoy themselves, and were glad
they were present.
Mrs. Murphy moved to Franklin Coun-
ty Pa, and was married to Thomas Muir
ply on the 22d day of Dec, 1922. They
|
Her husband died in 1857. She is the
mother of eight children. Four sons and
four daughters. Two sons and one
daughter are living. After the death of
her husband she kept house with her
youngest son. Her son lost his life in
the war of the Rebellion. Since that time
she has been on the pension list, and has
had no home except as she has made it
with her son-in-law, Frederic Heller.
She has been member of the M. E.
Church since 1857. She is bright, hear
ty woman, and could, if necessary, walk
up to Jackson and back the same day.
1t had been arranged that Miss Hattie
Cherington take charge of the presents.
After a few fitting remarks by A. Sour
lock, she then placed the presents in the
hands of Mrs. Catherine Murphy, who
with much feeling responded: and among
other things said; "Our meeting has been
pleasant, and will be sorry to part with
you. 1 hope that if we are not permitted
to meet again on earth, I will meet you
all in the better land"
She received the following presents:
Misses Alice and Jennie Heller, Lace
Cap.
Mrs. E. W. Marvin, pr. Towels.
Mrs. Margaret H. Stephenson. Apron.
Miss Ollie Cherington, Handkerchief.
Mrs, Lovenia Poor, Apron.
Mrs. Sarah Frasure, Caliee,
Mrs. Finley Cherington, Apron.
Mrs. A. J. Nelson, 25c.
Handy Barton, SOC.
J. W. Mcclure, Tobacco.
Finley Cherington, Handkerchief.
Mrs. S. E. Markham, calico.
Jacob Mcclure, Silver Dollar.
Mrs. Jacob Mcclure, csc.
Mrs. W. A. Mcclure, pr. Hose.
Mrs Coleman Vernon, Calico,
Moody Patterson, Silk Handkerchief.
Mrs. l. F. Barton, Calico.
Mrs. Harriet Hanna, Gingham.
G. w. Watt, Tobacco.
Mrs Moody Patterson, pr Hose.
Mrs. Wmson. Scurlock, Cake Soap.
Mr. and Mrs, +. W, Kinnison, set Glass
Dishes,
Armpstead Scurloc11 and his daughter
Lizzie, Gold Dollar.
VIM. A. Hanna, Handkerchief.
Mrs. Picket Clark, pr. Hose.
Mrs. Armpstead Scurlock, Chrome.
VIM. II. CheringtOn, soc.
Miss Effie Scurlock, 25c.
VIM. H. Hull, SOC.
Misses Eta Mcclure and Ceelvia
Buckley. pr. Silk Gloves.
J. G. Alexander, CSC.