A birth day party was given on Monday evening at “Vine Hill” the residence of Mr. P.D. CLARK in honor of the fourth anniversary of his daughter, Ruth.  Quite a number of her little friends were invited and the evening was spent very pleasantly.  At an early hour the little folks bid good night to Ruth and departed wishing for her many birthdays and a happy life.

In extending our congratulations to the little Miss we would say that it has never been our pleasure to meet a sweeter or more beautiful child and she is as good as she is pretty.  Possessing as she does the most <…> manners.  She has won the love and admiration of all who know her.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 23 May 1890, pg 2. Available online at digitalnc.org.