Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 57, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 March 1916 — Received Big Surprise After Signing Up For Baseball. [ARTICLE]

Received Big Surprise After Signing Up For Baseball.

Haword Clark was surprised at his home Monday evening by a party of° twenty-four friends, brought together i»y Howard’s mother, the event being his 22nd birthday. When Howard walked into his home at 6:30 the house was dark, but when the light was turned on he found himself surrounedd by his friends. After standing still for a minute “Lefty” understood why “Skinney” Grant had held him up town and signed him t,o play baseball for the coming season. The big attraction of the evening was an excellent dinner by Mrs. Clark. "Lefty” entertained with a short talk after being presented with a ring. After the dinner those who were still able to sit up straight, played cards until a late hour. It was a delightful party, and “Lefty” received the surprise of his life.