BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1902 Last Sunday, being the 68th birthday of Mrs. Thos. S. Stipp, of Erie, the occasion was celebrated by the surprise gathering of the entire family of children now living, numbering nine, and it was the first time they had met around the family board in twenty years. The reunion was a happy one, which all enjoyed very much. A gloom was cast over a countenance only when realizing how soon the circle must be broken. Mother Stipp is in fairly good health and bids fair to live for several years. She was completely surprised by the gathering and was overcome with joy., after fully comprehending the situation. The sons and daughters who are now all married and attended the celebration with their wives and husbands are Messrs. J.V. Dr. F.E. and E.A. Stipp of this city; Prof. W.E.Stipp of Mitchell; Mrs. D. Ray of Fairview; Mrs. J. D. Hobbs of Erie; Mrs L.G. Lee of Shawswick, and Mrs. E.G. McKnight of Pleasant Run.