Democratic Sentinel, Volume 14, Number 41, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 November 1890 — FOUR SCORE AND TEN. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

FOUR SCORE AND TEN.

George Bancroft Celebrates His Ninetieth Birthday. At his cozy cottage in Newport, R. 1., Geoige Bancroft recently celebrated his ninetieth anniversary. The occasion was not forgotten by Mr. Bancroft’s friends, the mails and telegraph conveying to him hosts of remembances and congratulations from all parts of country, although, owing to his enfeebled health, the usual reception was omitted. Mr. Bancroft, though somewhat weakened by the heavy burden of his years, continues to enjoy his walks and drives. He has entirely given up horseback riding, which used to be one of his greatest pleasures. His mind seems to be perfectly clear on all subjects historical, and he will discuss the

■ matters and happenings of a decade ago vrithout hesitancy, but, he seems to have lost all interest in the present.

GEORGE BANCROFT.