Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 31, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 November 1904 — ONE HUNDRED AND FIVE YEARS OLD. [ARTICLE]

ONE HUNDRED AND FIVE YEARS OLD.

“Granny” Wilkins had a great time last Monday, on the occasion of her 105th birthday anniversary. Mrs. C. A. Roberts kept open house in the afternoon in her honor, and the old lady shook hands with 630 people who called to pay their respects to one who has lived in three different centuries. Mrs. Delos Thompsom rendered some excellent music for the occasion and brief talks and prayers were said by Rev. Kindig and Rev. B. JT. Furguson. “Granny” was plaoed in an old buggy to which was hitched Mr. Cleveland’s 36-year-old horse —probably the oldest horse in this section of the state — and photographed. Quite a number of small presents, such as candy, handkerchiefs, etc., were presented her, and Mrs. L. M. Imes gave her a handsome bonnet. While in quite good heath, the old lady is very childish and enjoyed the day, much as a little child would.