This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pyle/Curry/Annable/Shepherd/Arbuckle/Sikes/Sanford Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0dB.2ACI/4100 Message Board Post: Venango Citizens Press 15 Dec 1904 Pg.4 Pleasant View A large and jolly company,comprising the friends and relatives of John T.Murdock,gathered at his home on Saturday to remind him that it was his 54th birthday.A sumptous dinner was served at noon,to which all did ample justice.Mr.Murdock was the recipent of a large number of useful gifts.After an enjoyable day at various amusements the guests departed for their many homes,wishing Mr.Murdock many returns of the day.Those present from a distant were: Mrs. J.S.Brown of Corry,Mr. and Mrs. David Hill and daughter,Miss Leona,of Cooperstown,William Hill of Oil City,Mr. and Mrs. L.H.Burns of Guys Mills,Mr.and Mrs. E.R.Pyle and children;Ray,Vivian of Bully Hill,Mrs. A.L. Hall and daughter,Minnie of Franklin,Mr. and Mrs. B.C.Barnes and daughter Gladys and Margaret of Franklin.