Gloucester County Democrat., 1911-10-12
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Y A number of farmers in this vicinity
are husking corn and leaving it in the
field to dry. 90
| Thomas Tyirell, Sr., lost his old
family horse last week.
Rev. Virgil Williams has purchased
a new moving machine, and has all
ready used the same much to the
Improvement of his little farm. Every
thing on the place is moved down,
even to tin cans and iron bars
Edward Hewitt and bride are coz
lily settled in their newly furnished
home on the George limerick farm,
better known as the Irwin farm, be-
tween EVAN and Aura.
George Elmer has commodious
new potato house ready for housing
his sweet potatoes.
Several of our farmers are hauling
manure from the station for next
seasons truck
Mrs. Schlump has received word of
the safe arrival home of her father,
Mr.. Wolferth. He reports very
pleasant trip across the Atlantic and
the companionship of several person
al friends made the voyage pass very
|quickly and pleasantly.
A new bridge was placed at Wright's
|saw mill last week go
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Schlump at
tended the wedding of a relative at
Roxborough, Pa. last Saturday.
Miles Burk has moved his family
from the Joseph Bill farm to part of
Mrs. Bates house on Main street
Letitia Mutt is assisting her aunt
Sallie Seehousz with her household
duties for an indefinite period.
About fifty old and personal friends
wended their way to the home of M.
R. Cossaboon on Tuesday evening,
and succeeded in completely surpris-
ing the Rev. Samuel Cossaboon, who
makes his home with his son during
the summer and fall months 1t being
class meeting night, all who could
possibly arrange to attend class did
so. Mr.. Cossaboon, as usual, assisted
our faithful class leader, Uncle Enos
Ham. in conducting the class and ex-
pressed his pleasure at seeing so
many present; after the meeting was
dismissed, as is his CUSTOM" Mr..
Cossaboon closed the church and
went home, the curtains were lower
ed, and the first hint he had of an
evening gathering was when he open
ed the door and found the house full
of visitors. He partly closed the door
again and asked in low tone What
does this mean? He was soon told
of the fact that his friends had called
to remind him of his Seth birthday
anniversary After he somewhat re-
covered from the shock, he was es-
corted to seat of honor in the par
lor. The guests then joined in sing
ing "All Hail the Power of Jesus
Name" after which Uncle Enos Ham
in an appropriate speech, ringing with
wit and good will, presented Mr.. Cos
saloon with a tray on which were so
ten cent pieces, contributed by his
friends, some of whom were unable
to be present. Each contributors
name was written on a slip of paper
and accompanied the gift Mr.. Cos
saloon feelingly responded, thanking
the people Of Evan for the many
thoughtful instances of their love and
good wishes, saying also that now he
believed the Evan women could keep
a secret. After being congratulated
on his good health land receiving the
wishes Of the people that his useful
life might continue many more years,
the happy company joined in singing
the hymn, AT the Great Home Gather
ing I'll Be There and after beau
tiful, heartfelt prayer by Aunt Sally
Ham, the company was dismissed by
the benediction. Mr. Cossaboon then
asked the company to join with him in
singing an old familiar hymn, he lead
ing in voice sweet and strong as a
person 40 years his junior. Alto
gether it was an evening full of plea
SAINT memories to our loved and re-
spected friend, Rev. Samuel Cossa-
boon.