Show Pioneer of 1853 Celebrates Birth Day DayAn An open house was held at atthe atthe the home of oC James I Atkinson Nov 23 28 to celebrate his 2nd birth birthday birthday day anniversary I Guests who celled called included hi children grandchildren and great grent- great grandchildren grandchildren also two sisters mJ and anda n a few friends greeted him Luncheon was served to 70 10 The time was spent in remines remines- cing cing- cing cing by Mr Atkinson Mrs Lottie A Moyle read a sketch of his life life- In the evening Miss liss Emma Lawrence and chorus called and entertained the honored gue guest t with musical numbers and readings s Amon Among his gifts was a large cake with 82 candles He lIe also received received re- re some beautiful flowers ers and 1 greetin greetings s from friends far and near 4 Altho Altha Mr Atkinson is i in ill health he was able to greet an all with his hs same hearty jovial wel- wel welcome welcome wel welcome come j I After havin having spent a happy day he retired and had a good restful night |