Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 232, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 September 1916 — Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 [ADVERTISEMENT]

A delightful surprise was planned land successfully carried out last evening on Thomas Hayes, the occasion sging his forty-third .birthday. Neighbors and relatives to the number of 56 gathered at his home and surprised him. Refreshments were served and all departed at a late hou,r reporting a good time and wishing Mr. Hayes many more happy birthdays.