Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1889-10-25
Sociable in Parker Township.

Sociability with persons of decided vir-
tue and excellence is Of great importance
in the formation of good character The
force of example is powerful; we are
creature of imitation, and, by necessary
influence. our tempers and habits are very
much formed on the model of those with
whom we familiarly associate. We car
safely say that union of persons, number
ing about two hundred, wished to be found
in the best of society when they found
their WAY to the residence of Mr.. and Mrs
John NJ. Turner, of Parker Tp., this county,
on Thursday, October 10Th, 1889.
This large concourse of friends came
from the surrounding counties. A great
many happy and pleasant congratulations
and social greetings among friends were
witnessed on this occasion. As Is very
common ON occasions of this kind, good
dinner was prepared. Seeing the abun-
dance of good things that was placed on
the table, it required but very little vio-
lence to get the preachers and Others to
come forward to the table and eat. For
once the preachers were satisfied with
chicken; and there was abundance left for
all that were present Dinner being over,
the meeting was called to order, and Hon.
Josiah NJ Thompson, of Brady Tp., this
county, was elected president, and John
Thomas, Esq, secretary. The president
stated the object of the meeting and called
on Rev. W. J. Hazlett, who opened the
meeting with prayer. Rev. j. k. Coulter
was called on and made very able speech,
followed by Rev. W. ]. Hazlett. The
president was then called upon, and made
a very appropriate speech, followed by a
number Of others | beg that you will now
permit me through the columns of your
esteemed paper to give the names OF the
donors of some valuable presents: lst,
sI35I in silver by number of friends; I'd,
two pair blankets by officials and employees
of the Butler Court House; Sd, one pair
blankets by j. X. McJunkin, Esq; 4th,
eight day clock by Ira McJunkin, Esq. 18th,
one set silver knives and forks, table and
teaspoons and glass set by Miss Maggie G.
Turner: 9th, fruit dish by Mrs. Wick and
Mrs. Mrs. Seaton; 7th, fruit dish by Mrs.
Edward Morgan; 9th, towel by Mrs. Fuller
ton; 9th, splashing by Miss Mary Mackey;
10th, dress pattern and handkerchief by
Mrs. H. Caldwell; 11th, one set dessert
dishes by J. Howard; 18th, $40 cash by
Mr.. and Mrs. X. j. Turner; 18th, table
cloth by Mr.. S. Ii. Manifold; 14th, table
cloth by Mr.. A. j. Morgan; 10Th, water
pail by Mrs. W. G. Black. If there were
other presents which are not on this list we
are sorry that we failed To get their donor
names These valuable gifts were pre-
sented to Mr. and Mrs. John NJ. Turner by
their neighbors and friends as a memorial
Of this grand and pleasant social party.
They also requested US to return their sin
cere thanks to the donors of these valuable
presents, and to all who participated IN
this pleasant affair. Mr.. Turner requested
us to say that this social was gotten up, SO
that the neighbors and friends that so kind
ly assisted them when their dwelling, with
all its contents was consumed by fire,
''might meet together and have good
social time in the new dwelling which they
have lately completed" Again they re.
turn their sincere thanks to the people foi
their kindness and generous gifts to them
at the time everything was swept from
them by fire. All honor is due Mr.. ant
Mrs. John NJ Turner; all that were present
at this grand social wish them success il
life
This social, at the new residence of Mr.
and Mrs. John NJ. Turner, will long be re
membered by all who were present.
Yours very truly,