The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1885-09-24
A Pleasant Surprise.

On Saturday evening, the 10th inst,
the neighbers and friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry o. Barber. to the number
of twenty-five or thirty, proceeded to
their residence ON North Chestnut
street, and forthwith announced their
Intention to take possession Of the
same in the name of friendship and
good will. Mr.. and Mrs. Barber were
completely surprised, but speedily re.
covering from the temporary embar
rassment incident to this unlock ed for
intrusion" extended a hearty well
eeme to one and all.
Then Mr.. B. was reminded that old
father Time had added one more to
the number of the years of his earthly
pilgrimage, making total of forty
two. The evening was spent in the
pleasant way of a social gathering
especially characterized by the absence
of all formality. A good old-fashioned
visit, interspersed with social games
was had, after which (the guests hav.
ing brought generously filled baskets.
sumptuous repast was discussed
Having done ample justice to this part
of the evening the old or
der of the evening was resumed, anG
continued until the midnight bells
warning them of the approach of the
Sabbath, they departed, with many
wishes for the future prosperity and
happiness of Mr.. and Mrs, Barber.
There were no presents, the object
being to give expression in the mos
effectual manner to the high regard
and esteem entertained for Mr.. and
Mrs. B. as neighbors, friends and citi
zens.
Mr. and Mrs. Barber desire to extend
to those present their sincere and hear.
ty thanks for this expression of friend
ship manifested in so pleasing and
gratifying a manner, and to assure
them of its appreciation.
Such sentiments, evidenced in such
q manner, will always be gratefully
remembered, and unite more closely
the bonds of mutual friendship.
Fisher Family Reunion.
According to announcement made
in the PRESS, the Fishers held theil
third annual reunion at the old home
stead, in the north part of Palmyra,
on Saturday, Sept. 5th. The day was
unpromising and rainy until noon,
notwithstanding all that there were
about $50 relatives and friends present
zachariah Fisher was one of the first
settlers of Palmyra, helping to drive
back the wilderness. He raised FAM
lily of ten children-six sons, William
George, John, GipsoD, James and
Daniel, and four daughters, Amy,
Hannah, Margaret and Catherine-ol
whom only, Gipson, survives. He is
In his 7Sth year and resides on the old
homestead. The relatives present rep.
resented the first, second, third, and
fourth generations. About o'clock
we were called to the table. which was
wen IOducu Will III Ilc HcCcsSdTIce
for the inner man. The ladies in this
neck of woods ask no exceptance to
any one rs cooks. Entertainment
consisting of singing by the choir, Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Fisher, Mr.. .Olmsted
Mrs. f. E. Smith, Miss Eta Wilson
and Mrs. J. o. Wilson, Organist, al
of whom can do justice to music
reading Secretary's report; essay by
Miss Hattie Calvin; reading by Mis-.
Amy Fisher violin music by Hawley
and Smith; remarks by JOsepheu.
Fisher, of Michigan. accompanied by
goodly amount of shaking of hands
day was happily spent.
ONE WHO WAS THERE.