Kates' Notes: The Mrs. H. Price of this article was Mary Jane Gilliland, wife of Harrison Price; Mrs. Emanuel Kent was Hugh's daughter Elizabeth Jane "Janie" Gilliland; brother-in-law George Canter was the husband of Elizabeth Hannah Gilliland; "Bevy" Gilliland was Hughey Beverly Gilliland and Charles Gilliland was probably Charles D. Gilliland, Hugh's brother. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Jenkins were Joseph and Malinda Canter Jenkins.
   As always, any additions or corrections to these notes would be welcome.

Hugh Gilliland Birthday Celebration
from the Portsmouth Daily Times
Monday, October 16, 1916

   Hugh Gilliland, of Mabee’s Corners, celebrated his 73rd birthday anniversary on Thursday, October 12th. Relatives gave him a delightful surprise when they gathered at his home in honor of his anniversary. Those present were his wife and six daughters at home, and daughter Mrs. Emanuel Kent, of this city, and Mrs. J. H. Kent, of Lucasville; sons Bevy Gilliland, Oscar Gilliland and family, Charles Gilliland and family, all of Mabee’s Corners; brother, Peter Gilliland and wife; brother-in-law, George Canter, all of Mabee’s Corners; sister, Mrs. H. Price, Portsmouth; J.T. Crabtree and wife, of Monroe Furnace; Rev. Crabtree, of Mabee’s Corners; Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Jenkins, of Mabee’s Corners, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Canter, of Mabee’s Corners.

-- transcribed by Kate Maynard, 2009.