Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 83, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 April 1918 — A PLEASANT SURPRISE. [ARTICLE]

A PLEASANT SURPRISE.

Last Sunday while Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Nichols were at church, about fifty of their friend and relatives gathered at their home on Jackson street, and when they returned home to their surprise a bounteous dinner was waiting for them, which had been brought and prepared by the guests. Mr. and Mrs. Nichols were much over come by the surprise but soon regained consciousness and were receiving the guests and making them feel welcome. Mr. Nichols is near his 80th year and served for his country in the civil war. . After doing justice to the bounteous dinner the afternoon was spent in Conservation and at a late hour all returned to their home wishing Mr. and Mrs. Nichols many days of happiness. BY ONE PRESENT.