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June 18, 1898
Martinsburg Herald
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
David Walter, a farmer near Lititz, PA, marked his 38th birthday with gifts from his wife: a carriage, gold watch, 10 Holstein cows, and $3,000 in cash saved over 15 years of marriage.
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David Walter, a farmer living near Lititz, Lancaster county, Pa., celebrated the thirty-eight anniversary of his birth, and Mrs. Walter invited about fifty friends and relatives to participate in a celebration of the event. Shortly before dinner a handsome carriage was presented to Mr. Walter. Under his plate at the table was a fine gold watch. Leaving the table Mr. Walter was invited to the yard and a herd of ten Holstein cows was driven up and presented to him. This was followed by the appearance of two young ladies dressed in pink, who carried a tray on which were piled gold and silver to the amount of $3,000. This, too, was presented to the happy man.
Everything was the gift of Mr. Walter's wife, who by industry and frugality in their fifteen years of married life had saved the money without the knowledge of her husband.
David Walter, a farmer living near Lititz, Lancaster county, Pa., celebrated the thirty-eight anniversary of his birth, and Mrs. Walter invited about fifty friends and relatives to participate in a celebration of the event. Shortly before dinner a handsome carriage was presented to Mr. Walter. Under his plate at the table was a fine gold watch. Leaving the table Mr. Walter was invited to the yard and a herd of ten Holstein cows was driven up and presented to him. This was followed by the appearance of two young ladies dressed in pink, who carried a tray on which were piled gold and silver to the amount of $3,000. This, too, was presented to the happy man.
Everything was the gift of Mr. Walter's wife, who by industry and frugality in their fifteen years of married life had saved the money without the knowledge of her husband.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Family
Love
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Birthday Celebration
Wife Gifts
Frugality
Surprise Presents
Family Generosity
What entities or persons were involved?
David Walter
Mrs. Walter
Where did it happen?
Near Lititz, Lancaster County, Pa.
Story Details
Key Persons
David Walter
Mrs. Walter
Location
Near Lititz, Lancaster County, Pa.
Event Date
Thirty Eight Anniversary Of His Birth
Story Details
David Walter celebrates his 38th birthday with surprises from his wife: a carriage, gold watch, ten Holstein cows, and $3,000 in gold and silver, saved through her industry and frugality over 15 years of marriage without his knowledge.