Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 December 1906 — A BIRTHDAY SURPRISE. [ARTICLE]

A BIRTHDAY SURPRISE.

Mrs. Geo. McCarthy concluded to surprise her husband last Sunday evening (Dec. 9, 1906,) —the same being George’s 60th birthday—by inviting a lot of their friends and neighbors to their home, telling each one to keep it quiet. So, on the above evening, to get him away from home, one of his daughters went to church with him, and imagine if you can, or try to imagine, George’s surprise on his return home to find his house full to overflowing. At first he was much surprised, but soon took the hint and congratulations ye re in order. The tables being loaded with all the good things of the season, the guests were invited to partake of the Vepast, to which they all done ample justice. As the guests left for their homes at a late hour, each one . wished Mr. McCarthy would live to have many more birthdays. *