The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1889-10-02

the I'D of September, 1889, and
happiness GlIing the homes of near
~ every living soul, especially of
those living in and around the Up
per, or what is better known as the
Dutch Flats. Yet, little did ]. A.
Roush, Esq. husband of Margaret
Roush, who have been toiling to-
gethsr for nearly forty-one years,
think that his home was to be the
center of attraction during that day.
Early in the morning people began
to arrive, coming from all directions,
some walking, some in buggies and
some on horseback; and the APP
Pearanee of so many people
caused great confusion, and Mrs.
ROush could hardly believe that she
was herself, until one of her friends
approached her and said, sto-day is
your birthday, Grandma" Then
rsthing was made clear, and the
vxsrlS-of preparing dinner for one
hIndred.and twenty-five people, was
begun. at The hour of noon dinner
was announced, and the spread was
one that ga King would have been
glad to have sat down to- and
above all was the number of cakes
which amounted to twelve, and the
Numerous bOquets which adorned
tho table, made it look delightful,
and almost beyond description. at
four o'clock dinner was ended, and
the delivery of presents to the adj
Ihircd and beloved hostess began,
in the following order: DR.. L. F.
Roush and wife, large water-pitcher;
Phidelfa Fry. glass dish; Estella
ROush, cream pitcher; F. NJ. Roush,
glass dish; Maggie Sayre, glass dish;
Betsey Roush, sugar bowl; LYDIA
McMillin, cream pitcher; Freda Lie
wing, set of goblets; S. NJ Roush,
cake stand; Aunt Sallie Richard,
pi. klc dish; Mollie Robinson and
sister, lace collar and bow; Mary
Roush, handkerchief; James Gray,
handkerchief; Sarah E. Dye, hand
kcrchief; Nary C. Pickens, handker-
chief; Mary L. Nease, collar; Nancy
McMilifn, handkerchief; Alice Nc
NiTFin, bottle Of wine; P. E. Roush,
breast-Pin; Adam Roush, dish;
Z. W. ROush, silver butter-knife;;
Sarah F. Lieving, chair tidy; Kizziar
R0ush, apron; Lizzie Weaver, apron;
Nina Roush, apron; Bette Lnyne,
apron, Maggie Roush, apron; Nan
ME McMilirn, mustard cup: l.. j.
Roush and wife, dress; j. a. Rousl,
drsss pattern; Henry L. F. Roush,
bird and cage; Margaret Briggs, a
handsome spoon holder; Sarah E.
McNillin, dish; Elma McMiIlin, fruit
dish, and many other presents, that
the giver's names could not be got
ten. Everything passed off pleas
antly. Quite a number of New
Haven folks were out, and we We're
glad to make their acquaintance;
md we know hardly how to express
ourseif except we congratulate Prof.
]. T. Rainey in securing u school
In a community where there are so
many handsome women and so ma
My generous people, and sometimes
wo wish that we could fill his place.
The occasion was a happy gather
ing together of friends, and COM
msnt is unnecessary, for it answer
ell for itself. To conclude, we need
only say that everybody knows
Uncle Albert Roush, as being one
of the early pioneers of this county,
aud was united in the holy bonds
of matrimony at an early age, and
reared family of eleven children,
and that Death has called but one
away, leaving ten to enjoy the bless
ings of this world; three are teach
ers, and one druggist All of this
family, except one, met at their old
home on this happy occasion; and
this is enough to make the old folks
feel that they are not forgotten
The guests retired wishing the hap
py old couple many years yet on
this earth, and that each recurring
birthday may be reunion of the
children, relatives and friends.
The boast of heraldy, the pomp of power
And all that beauty, and all that wealth
ever gave,
Await like the inexorable hour
The paths OI glory lead but to the grave.
PERRY.
Several car loads of new goods
have arrived at Friedman & Co.
mammoth store, since our last issue.
They have been marked down to
the very lowest figure, and our rea-
ders will find these goods much
cheaper than they have ever known
goods to be.
Excursion tickets will be sold to
WASHINGTON from all stations on the