Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-06-16
THE BARNHART REUNION.

The reunion of the Barnhart family
of which Mrs. Worley is a member,
was held last Friday at the home OF
Daniel j. Worley, four miles northwest
of town. This was the Sixth Annual
event of this kind in the family and
was second to none of the previous
ones. Mr.. and Mrs. Worley are the
incarnation of hearty and fine hospi-
tality and nothing was left undone that
might contribute to the comfort and
happiness of their guests. A large
tent was pitched, chairs were brought
out from town, the beautiful home
was thrown open, the abundance of
the farm and thoughtful preparations
of days was added to the well filled
baskets that came, and with it all a
glad and generous welcome given that
made everyone happy and at home.
The early part of the day was spent
in games of various kinds, from the
excitement of which it was difficult
to draw the men, even by the call to
the sumptuous dinner spread in the
tent. The only thing lacking in the
dinner was capacity on the part of
the diners to do justice to the ample
provision of every conceivable good
thing which could appeal to human ap-
petite. One hundred and fifteen en-
joyed the feast served by a dozen
beautiful young ladies dressed in
white.
While the women were clearing up
the ''twelve baskets that remained
over" after the feast the men went
across into the Aldrich pasture and
put up most thrilling ball game with
John Banrhart as umpire, Theodore
SelboId and Elias Patterson star bat
terry and Fred Schug sensational base
runner. Of course there were other
fine features in the game but space
forbids.
The closing program in the tent re-
vealed diversity of talent remark
able for such accompany. In addition
to the Barnhart family, neighbors and
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Worley were
invited in who appreciated the honor
of being included. An improvised choir
rendered fine music. Recitations and
solos were given by younger mem
bers of the company, the most sur
prising numbers being rendered by
little three year old Beatrice Barn
hart. Addresses were made by Henry
Barnhart president of the reunion
Nelson Cummins who was fortunate
enough to marry into the Barnhart
family and John Barnhart who is a
princely entertainer and could easily
have presented a whole program.
Rev. B. F. Aldrich of Chicago, spoke
on behalf of the invited guests.
Some of those present were: Henry
Barnhart of White County, Indiana;
John F. Barnhart and family of Pho
neer, Ohio; Mrs. Hattie Preston, John
ME Barnhart and family, the children
of Martin Barnhart (deceased),
Charlie Barnhart and family, Nelson
Cummins and family and Johnnie
Howell and family, all from near
Montpelier, Ohio, Mr.. and Mrs. De-
witt Williams and Mr.. and Mrs. Elias
Patterson and daughter, relatives of
Mr.. Worley were present. Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Cleland and family and AL
fred Worley of Toledo were also
present. The family OF. Henry Barn
hart, Mrs. Mary Stelle (whose son
Morrison was present), Mr.. George
Barnhart, Mrs. Dick and Jonathan
Dick were among those detained for
various reasons from being at the re-
union
After the election of officers for
the ensuing year and deciding to meet
next year at the old homestead with
Charlie Barnhart near Montpelier, all
joined in singing "God be with you
till we meet again" and so closed
with many Fluctuations and farewells
this very successful and happy re-
union of the Barnhart family.