Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 22, Number 103, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 September 1901 — A Birthday Party. [ARTICLE]

A Birthday Party.

A very enjoyable day was spent at the home of Sam Parker in Barkley tp., on Saturday Sept. 7, in honor of the senior Samuel Parker; it being his 78th birthday. The most interesting event of the day took place about 12 o’olock when a bountiful dinner was spread under the 9hade'trees in front of the house. Every one entered heartily into this feature after which Grandfather Parker treated the boys and girls old and young to the candy, the men also to cigars. A fine Morris chair was -presented to Uncle Sam by his children. He says he will take life easy now. Before parting all joined in singing “We’ll Never Say Good bye In Heaven.” Rev. lead m prayer. Then all separated for their various homes. Those present were as follows: Albert and Maty Parker, Isaao and Ella Parker, Samuel and Cora Parker, George and Belle Parker, Ida and Frank Kenton, Felix and Celestia Parker.* Vera, Carrie, Fern, Gaje Gladys, Ethel, Carle, Paul, Guy, Pearl, Gennie, Conard, Buth, Russell, Myrtha, and Hazel Parker. Thomas and Mildred, Charlie and Della Parker, Jim and Dora Walters, Stella and Wallace Parkinson, Belle and Frite Zard, Jim and Albert Walters, Clara Rush ,|Alfred Randle, Mr, Wren and daughter, Rev. Chivington wife and son, Mr. Hanson, Dollie and Will Murray, Mr. and Mrs. James Randle, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Randle, Mr. and Mrs. Frand Randle and children.