Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 14, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 June 1908 — A PLEASANT BIRTHDAY SURPRISE. [ARTICLE]

A PLEASANT BIRTHDAY SURPRISE.

Sunday all of the children and grandchildren came in with well filled baskets to celebrate the birthday anniversary of Mrs. W. W. Bussell in the southeast part of town. Her birthday occurs on the 15th of June, but for the convenience of some of the family the reunion took place on Sunday. Mrs. Bussell has attained the ripe old age of 81 years and is still enjoying comparatively good health. The gathering was a most enjoyable affair and the afternoon was spent in re-telling old-time stories by the older ones and the children amused themselves at out-door games. All the family was present except three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Those present were: Mrs. Mary E. Lowe, Wm. E. Jacks and family, Sidney B. Holmes and family, of Rensselaer; C. W. Bussell and family, Mr. and Mrs. James Lefler and Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Bussell of Hanging Grover also Mrs. Nora Worden and three children, Willie, Carl and Bessie; Miss Maggie Gleason and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bruce and G. C. Petree. Indeed it seemed a source of extreme pleasure to Mrs. Bussell to have her family able to gather about her again and they certainly should be thankful for such a privilege.