The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-07
THE SHERIFF'S BIRTHDAY.
1t was Royalty Celebrated Last Even
ing-.-He is the Victim ola
Surprise.
RECEIVES A GAMING.

RECEIVES A GAMING.
As stated in the ARGUS, yesterday was
the fortieth birthday of our popular sher
if, Mr.. John NJ Reticker, and it appears
that the anniversary was not forgotten by
his friends. Deputy Sheriff Silvis, his
right hand man in all official business,
was busy during the day conducting a
surprise for him, and right well did he
perform his duty.
AT eight p. m. the supervisors room in
the court house. was filed with about
forty gentlemen, who had been informed
that something of Importance was TO
transpire there The time was merrily
spent until about nine O'Clock, when
committee was appointed to notify the
sheriff that his presence was desired in the
| court house. The surprise occasioned by
being so suddenly ushered into the pres
ence of so large delegation of friends.
had hardly disappeared. when Judge
Wilkinson requested the attention of the
company saying he had few remarks to
make to the sheriff He said
The gentlemen you see gathered here
have come to celebrate the anniversary of
your birth. 1t is proper that all ami,
yersaries should be celebrated, and we
embrace this opportunity to express our
friendship and appreciation of You as a
man and citizen. You have arrived at
the middle post in the pathway of life
We are told that three score wears and ten
is the allotted time of man. but we trust
You may long survive that period. We
congratulate you on your record as au
upright man. and on the admirable man
ner in which yOu fill the office of sheriff.
We know how you labored in the DAYS
gone by, and that you are deserv-
ing of the high office You nov oc-
cupy. To better express our feelings
toward you. am requested to present to
you this cane, (handng him fine gold
headed cane) which We trust will support
yOu in your old age, and that your friends
then will be as numerous as now.
Loud applause followed these remarks,
and as Sheriff Reticker stepped forward
to respond, his emotion could be visibIy
detected Mr.. Reticker said;
The remarks just made hy Judge
Wilkinson, has served to bring back
memories of my early life. have been
among the people of this county since
lS4S, and it gives me great qualification to
know that | have gained their good will
This token of your regard shall always be
remembered, coming us ii does from
friends whom hold in the highest esteem,
and whose confidence shall never ahuse.
The gift is very much appreciated, as
sure you, and as old age creeps on, its
services will be in demand
A very happy time followed, and at the
proper time the guests were invited to
the residence in the jail building, where
Mrs. Reticker and her daughters had
provided an elegant banquet Some time
was spent in supplying the inner man,
and the kind hostess allowed no one TO
depart until they had eaten to their |
hearts content The occasion was
one that will not soon he forgotten by
those who participated in the festivities, |
as it was one of unallOycd pleasure |
Following is list of the gentlemen who |
presented the cane, which was a costly |
one.
I 5 Silvis, " II Lundy. Judge Wilkin- |
son, A 7 Irwin. J r Johnston J " Pot |
ter. Jr, VIM Atkinson, CHEZ of Police
Miller Hon H C Cleaveland, Hon P
O'Mara, Frank P. WEIGH Robt F Reid, |
NJ s ONeil, NJ NJ Briggs, W NJ Nevins, |
Chas W Negus, DIR G L Eyster, Oliver
Olsen, John Crubauph, E A Knicker-
booker, E H Bowman, Jr, F D McCart
ney, James f Byrnes, DR. G G Craig, |
James K Cooke. Chas F Case, Fl Hull, |
s R Wright James D Warnock, John
Evans. John E Fleming, Chas Adams
c Thompson, Arthur Burial and NJ d |
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