>From unmarked news clipping, 1907. (Surprise Birthday Party) Wes Henderson is one of our good citizens who can never be surprised. Oh no, you couldn't get up a surprise party on him without him finding it out. Wednesday was his fifty-eighth birthday anniversary, and his good wife and children and sisters decided to invite in their neighbors and surprise. Mr. Henderson was sent to town on an errand, while the following relatives, neighbors and friends gathered there: Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Henderson and two children (of Seville), Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Henderson, (of Seville), Mr. and Mrs. Lanson Henderson and three children, Mr. and Mrs. James Shafer and baby (of Marietta), Mr and Mrs. Albert McWhorter, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Widger and two children, Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Jackson and two children, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Rock and child, Mr. and Mrs. Justice Deakin and three children, Mrs. Elizabeth Hartwick, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cameron (of Canton), Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. John Eshelman, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Casper, Misses Lola, Ollie and Corda, and Master Dawson Casper, Mrs. Lavina Sinnet, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Widger, Mr. and Mrs. William Massingale and child, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cameron and Miss Gladys, Mr. and Mrs. William Cameron, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Payne (of Seville), Mr. and Mrs. Artie Pomeroy and baby, Mrs. Lewis Rector and three children, James Strode, Howard D. Jaynes (of Bloomington), Thomas Moore, Miss Carrie Smith, and 26 pupils of the Henderson School. The guests brought some of the dinner, and there was plenty for all. The bill of fare consisted of nearly 30 cakes, 13 chickens, beef, and other articles to be found at one of the good, old-fashioned country dinners, where one always enjoys them, too. After dinner O.F. Jackson was called to town to "fix the switchboard," which had suddenly broken down, and accompanied by one of the other guests came in with a well-filled purse from the friends and purchased a handsome rocking chair. Mr. Henderson was not sorry Mr. Jackson had told such a yarn, as he appreciated the gift very much, and when it was given him because the neighbors were tired of seeing him sit on the fence, he was still happier. There were several other nice presents given him. The whole day was full to overflowing with happiness for all and will always be remembered by Mr. Henderson, who could never be surprised. --------------------------------------------------------------------- UGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Chris Henderson