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(^}Aho. **WHtlairtfTli - I ar•St*The 8th 4nnti»ljwmioa ofvithe J?ire-. Atoqe a^yww h^atih* homejofDr, SL. Firwtojie Jwt Sunday: thesecond time the event h^betoheld;a$the home of this eminent afcpn of erhouse of Firestone* Overdone hundred persons were present and greatly enjoyedihe social reunion, The dinner served by Mrs., L. Firestone, assistedby Mrs, W. W. and Mrs. M. M- Fire^stone, aided by a corns of skillful assistants, was a revelation in the art cuisine—a feast most sumptuous that was relished by all., AFTER DINNER,The assembled fcuesta we called to order by the President, Dr, L. Firestone. Jason Firestone, of Columbus, then read, an extended and authentic history of the family from 1700 to 1888. He was accorded a vote of'thanks for* the adde maimer in which he had pre~ areahis papers, and asked that a copygiven me clerk for record.D. W. Firestone, of New Lisbon, 0., extended an invitation to the family to fiold the next reunion at his home. OnJaemotion the invitation was accepted. The date was set for the second Thurs-Fixestonemade a motion to extend thanks to Dr. L. Firestone and wife for the hospitality extended. This was carried with a unanimous vote. To this the venerable Dr. responded in his hi ner and referred feelingly to of Alexander Allison, a prominent member of the family, which occurred during the year.It was decided on a motion made by Dr. W. W. Firestone, to hold the annual reunions after the one next yearby basket picnic. Dr. W. W. Firestone D. li. Firestone, Solomon Firestonewere appointed a committee to select place.Remarks were then made by C. D. Firestone, of Columbus, concerning his branch of the family.Adjournment then followed.THE GUESTS,Frederick Rice and family, New Pittsburgh; David McConnell and family, Rowsburg; Joseph Firestone, Fredericksburg: Samuel McCoy and family, Penfleld, Medina Co; Judge Solomon Firestone and family, Daniel Firestone and family, Jacob Roller and son, New Lisbon, ().; D. R. Firestone and family, Wooster; John Firestone and family, Solomon and Peter Firestone, G R. Buchanan dnd families, Now Pittsburgh; J. H. Firestone, Spencer,dirMedina Co, Mrs. S. Firestoneand family, Spencer; Dr. D. E. Pocock and family, Jeromeville; Dr. Jno. Buchanan and family, Smithville, L. Lowery,(Whi - - -Sheriff oftely Co., Ind.; John Rice and family, Red flaw; Nancy Lowery,Larwill, Ind.; Fred Rice, Jr., New« _ . a _ •mm m ^ mPittsburgh; John and David McConnell and wives, Rowsburg; JacobSpotts and family, Reedsburjj: Mrs.Spade, Shreve; Mrs. Rebecca Firestone and family, New Pittsburgh; FrankRice and family, New Pittsburgh; Truman Firestone and wife,. of Fredericksburg; Jason and C. D. Firestone, Columbus, O; J. F. White-
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Wooster Republican
Wooster, Ohio, US
Thu, Jun 14, 1888
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