me ween.A company of relvateis gathered at the W. H. White home on Wednes day, Aug. 31, in honor of Mrs. Ellen Gibb, Mrs. White's mother, who that day celebrated her 81st. birthday.The 'James Gibb, W. Ranhauser, , Harry Rankin families of Biggsville . township and D. R. Gibb family re- , presenting all of the childrden and t grandchildren of Mrs. Gibb. iMrs. Gibb with her husband, the \ late Francis Gibb, were among the • foremost settlers of Biggsville town-■ ship, where practically the greater part of their lives were spent. Upon entering the sunset of their life i■ they retired from active life, takng up their home in Stronghurst. Here Mr. Gibb passed away some 14 years; ago, and his worthy companion has been goin along her way sustained ; by the children Whom she bore and .■ reared to womanhood and manhood. , • Mrs. Gibb has many friends in this , : vicinity who will wish well upon | j this anniversary event.Mrs. S. 9. Slater another of Strong-