Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 152, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 June 1911 — Surprised Lewis Alter on His Sixtieth Birthday Anniversary. [ARTICLE]

Surprised Lewis Alter on His Sixtieth Birthday Anniversary.

A very pleasant and enjoyable gathering occurred last Sunday, June 25th, when about thirty friends and relatives of Lewis S. Alter met at his home in Carpenter township and reminded him of the fact that he was 60 years old A sumptous basket dinner was spread in the beautiful grove planted 65 years ago by Lewis’ father and elder brothers, who were the first settlers on the prairie, away from the timber. Some good music by Iva Alter Pullin, and some historical reminiscences by John E. Alter in his inimitative style followed the dinney, and . a stroll -over the old Alter homeste&d. In the meantime Lewis gave them a little surprise by slipping away. and cutting his beard, which was about 42 inches long, it having been over 20 years since he had shaved clean. His daughter Minnie D„ a nurse from Lafayette, gave him a check for fifteen dollars, and several other reminders of the occasion were_ left with him. Mrs. B. F. Alter and Isaac F. Alter, of Forest, and his daughter Minni£, of Lafayette, were the guests from out of the county. " \