Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 77, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 December 1912 — Surprise Steve Kohley on Reaching His Fiftieth Milestone. [ARTICLE]

Surprise Steve Kohley on Reaching His Fiftieth Milestone.

A birthday surprise party was given at the home of Stephen Kohley of southeast of town Thursday evening, being his 50th birthday anniversary. There were 25 couples present, besides the children. The evening was spent wilth music and cards. Henry Kolhoff caried off the honors for the gentlemen and Eddie Flynn the booby honors. Of the ladies Miss Elizabeth Luers carried off first honors and Mrs. Al. Ivanne the booby honors. A threecourse luncheon was served. Mr. Kolhoff’s friends presented him with a very handsome rocker, and several other articles. He had said jthat he couldn’t be surprised, but his wife got it on to him this time, which is the best joke of all. All departed in the' small hours, wishing Steve many more happy anniversaries. x x