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A Jlnppy Event.On Saturday forenoon, Sept. 8, 1883, a number of carriages loaded with well dressed men, women and children asscm bled at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Emory, one a half miles east of Gal-va, seemingly intent on having a good time by way of surprising Mrs. Emery with a birthday party. The surprise was complete and the good time all that reasonably could be asked for. Under the efficient management of Mrs. Looney and her aides, everything moved off without friction or failure. The company numbered about fifty; old, young and middle aged, besides a fine and numerous collection of babies. The most notable among the guests were the parents on both sides, with their children and grand children. It was grand and exhderating to behold the noble old patriarch Jacob, of four score and upwards, with his faithful wife, serene and happy in tho enjoyment of the occasion.Three counties were represented, Stark, Knox and Henry. After friendly greet-ings and much hand-shaking the merry company being called to order and tho babies hushed up, some beautiful as well as useful articles of silver-waro were placed upon the center table, intended as presents to Mrs. Emery. Mr. Edward Sellon was delegated to make the {presentation which was done in due form and becoming ceremony. The presents consisting of a rifch and massive silver castor stand—set of first class silver plated knives and forks, and besides a beautiful little set of knife, fork, spoon and napkin ring for each of tho two little children. In response Mr. and Mrs. Emery responded themselves, os highly gratified with the love and friendship made manifest by these enduring tokens. Mrs. Emery apparently much affected, said she should ever remember this anni versary as one of the happiest da}rs of her life. We all felt gratified to be permitted in this pleasant way to plant an evergreen in the noble liearts#of our two dear friends. Tho inner man was now refreshed by an excellent {collection interspersed with social chat and friendty mirth. After an hour or so of social enjoyment the party broke up, all doubtless feeling an internal eonciousness of having contributed something to each others happiness and thereby helping to udrive care away.”
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Galva Weekly News
Galva, Illinois, US
Thu, Sep 13, 1883
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