Allegheny County PA Archives-  News: Swan Family Reunion

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McDonald PA Outlook, 21 Aug 1919

The children of the late J. J. SWAN of Neelyton, Pa. held a family reunion 
near Gettysburg on Saturday, August 9th. Two sons and three daughters, 
seventeen grandchildren; all were present but two of the latter, Mr. J. I. 
SWAN of Detroit and Mr. Roy PETERSON of Spruce Creek, Pa. Five automobiles 
conveyed the guest to the beautiful home of on of the daughters which is 
seen (sic) miles north from Gettysburg and is surrounded by most beautiful 
scenery and flowers which grow in abundance. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. STITT have 
certainly a beautiful home and a most charming family, which consists of Mr. 
John and wife of Chester, Pa, Mr. Clarence, Master Ray and little Miss Ruth.
 
The guests arrived near the dinner hour, when a most sumptuous 
repast was served in the spacious dining room which was beautifully 
decorated for the occasion. Pictures were taken of various groups, causing 
much merriment among the older as well as the younger folk. Long hikes were 
freely indulged in, to enjoy nature's beautiful scenery. Time passed only 
too quickly. At five o'clock another elaborate meal was served, to which 
all did amply (sic) justice. Cars were brought and at seven o'clock our 
charming hosts were bidden farewell. Each and every one of us felt we had 
passed indeed a perfect day.
 
Those present besides our hosts and family, were Mr. and Mrs. J. 
C. SWAN of Rennerdale, Pa., Mr. and Mrs. Alfred PETERSON, daughter Miss Mary 
and son Owen and wife, of Spruce Creek, their sons, Mr. Denton and wife, Mr. 
Harry and wife of Duquesne and Miss Mable, a student of Beckley's business 
college of Harrisburg; Mr. James W. STITT, wife and daughters Miss Ola and 
Lillian and Master Brady of Shippenburg, Pa., Dr. and Mrs. J. H. SWAN, 
daughter Helen and Master Rutherford and Hayes, of St. Thomas, Pa.