Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-09-22
Sheridan Reunion

Sheridan Reunion
The hospitable country home OF
Mr.. and Mrs Sam w. Sheridan at
Meigs was the scene of most hap
py occasion last Sunday, when up
wards of 60 persons from east and
west and north and south, assem-
bled to observe the second annual
"Sheridan'' reunion. The welcome
sign was flung to the September
breezes at beautiful "Maplehurst'
and from the arrival of the first Wis
itor until good-byes and Goddess
yous were bestowed upon the hos
pitable hosts, every person enjoyed
himself to the limit of the law. 1t
was a most memorable occasion, for
there we met cousins, aunts, uncles
and nephews whom we had almost
forgotten, but for whom we had al
ways had a share of deepest regards.
Only those who attend family reun-
ions can fully appreciate how the
embers of love will glow when stir
red by the environment that can
only be engendered by family re-
union. How simple it is to break
down every barrier, when relatives,
separated for many years, once
gain clasp hands and hearts in one
great happy circle. Sure one does
meet with some sad news. Enthus-
iasm created by the co-mingling OF
kindred spirits often leads one to
inquire as to the health of Cousin
John or Cousin Lill-only to learn
they have long since passed from
the scene of life and gone to JOIN
the innumerable hosts in Gods great
heaven. Of course, that causes
tinge of sadness-cousins, aunts
and uncles passed away whom we eX-
pected to meet and greet at the re-
union.
But such is life, fringed always
with touches of sadness. Yet Wlthal,
we found gathered in the reunion,
others whom we had never seen-ln
fact never knew were a part Of the
big family. And this knowledge
seems to wipe away all sadness, and
soon we find ourselves happy, care
free, as we clasp hands and eX-
change "reminiscences that carry us
back to the scenes of our childhood.
It is a great movement-family re-
unions-every family tree should be
cultivated, for it is something these
days to forget the troubles and prob.
lens of life and join in blood fel-
lowship that brings us all so close
together as to hear heart beats that
are attuned to the joy of living.
Yes, we all had a great time with
Cousin Sam and Cousin Mag. Their
home has the reputation of being
the social hub of Bristol township.
There under the spreading oaks that
stand like sentinels, many weary
bodies have found solace. The hos
pitality of Cousin Sam and Cousin
Mag was born in the purple-it is
genuine and shines like FURNISHED
gold.
We who enjoyed the day will nev-
er forget the occasion. We came
with expectant hearts and we car
ried back with us an inward JOY
that will force us to anXiously ex-
pect the next reunion, which will be
held on the third Sunday in Aug
ust, 1899 And, the Lord willing,
we'll be there-there to help glad
den the hearts of Cousin Sam and
Cousin Mag, who have done more
than their share in sharing genuine
hospitality, and who more than liy-
ed up to their reputation of being
premier hosts of Morgan county
through the graciousness they be-
slowed on the 60 happy guests of
|'last Sunday.
There was no set program-we all
tossed restraint to the wind-we
hugged and kissed our cousins, we
ate of the tempting food, we swaped
stories, we jollied, and had it not
been for the teachings of our child
hood, would have danced the High
land fling. Twas joyous occasion,
and one cannot find enough adjec-
tives to properly describe the same.
Following the huge dinner and ex-
change of pleasantries, Rev. John
Goddard assumed the perogatives as
master of ceremonies, and an Or
ganization was perfected by electing
S. w. Sheridan, the host president;
F. W. Sheridan, of Portsmouth,
vice president, and Edith Sheridan
Campbell, of McConnelsville, secre-
tary The following persons attend
ed the reunion and all pledged
themselves to be present on the third
Sunday in August, 1889, when the
reunion will observe its third ami
versary: Mr. and Mrs. Frank w.
Sheridan and son Frank, jr., Mr.
and Mrs. j. T. Sheridan, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Sheridan, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Skaggs and daughter Patty
Ann, all of Portsmouth; Mr.. and
Mrs. T. C. Jenkins of London, o.;
and daughter Mrs. Evelyn Wheeler,
of Port Clinton, o. Mr. and Mrs. J.
A. Goddard and sons Robert, How
ard, Dale and Samuel of Somerset;
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul T. Sheridan and
daughter Ruth, GAINESVILLE; Mr.. and
Mrs. Forest Henderson, Columbus;
Mrs. Fred Bean, Reno; DR.. and Mrs.
Claude V. Davis and sons Claude and
Galen, Pennsville; Mr.. and Mrs. Don
B. Warner, Miss Betty Rogers, Of
Canton; Mr.. Dean Darst, Kokomo,
Ind; Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Sheridan
and daughter Marjorie, Mrs. Eva
Jeffers, Miss Elizabeth Jenkins, Mr..
and Mrs. F. A. Porter, Mr.. and Mrs.
C. E. Humphrey, of Malta; Mr.. Hill
lis J. Shaver, Annie M. Shaver, Eu-
gene Shaver, Edsel Shavel, jose
phine Shaver, Mr.. and Mrs. Garner
butcher and sons Richard and Rob-
ert, Mr.. d. L. Jenkins, Mr.. Fred
Jenkins, Mrs. Effie Jenkins, Mr.. !
Walter Campbell, and Mr.. and Mrs.
s. p. Moody, all Of McConnelsville.
Fl. w. Sheridan.