Democratic Sentinel, Volume 2, Number 14, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 May 1878 — Grand Masquerade Party. [ARTICLE]

Grand Masquerade Party.

Lust Tuesday evening, at the hospitable residence of Mr. Richard Patton, about three qua■ters of a mile east of town, was certainly a scene of merriment. The evening was line, the moon spreading her ha.oof light in dazzling brightness over the masquers as they marched, in sqnuds, to that rustic vi.la above mentioned. The following are but two-thirds of them: Belle Alter, The Wild Rose; Ella Osborn, Empress of Night: Mattie McCoy, Little 80-peep; M s D. B. Miller, Miss Clawhammer; Mary Yates, Popcorn Girl; Maggie Cowdeu, Girl of the Period; I.oa Hopkins. Casino; Fannie Walton, Bridget; Lizzie Walton. Topsy; Madge Hemphill, Coquet; ; Jennie Patton, Flirt; Emma Phillips, Gypsy Countess; Jessie Harding. Gypsy Muid; Della Cotton, Evangeline; Killa Cotton, Nun; Ammie Israel. Sister of Charity; Maggie Israel, Flower Girl; Lettie Hopkins, Country Cousin; Amanda Osborn, Miss O’Phelia; Dora Purcupile, Phantom: Liua Borrougus, Phantom; Blanch Burroughs, Gypsy queen; Flora Abbott, Sheet and Pillowcases; Ida Gibson, Morning; Ollie Alter, Folly; Ella Dwiggins, quaker Maiden; Amanda Paris, Aunt Dinah; Lew- Hammond, Nellie Spitler, Ninuie Phillips, The “Three Orphans.” Among the gentlemen were Robert Patton. Jacob; D. B. Miller, Oliver Cromwell; Charles H. Price, Pugilist; Charles Warner, Colored Pill Peddler; Frank B. Meyer, Sea Captain; George Catt, Hunchback; Robert Phillips, Girl of the Period; Grant Warner, Grandmama; Will Harding. Rip Van Winkle; Ed. Rhoades, Sailor Boy; John Waubaugh. Larry Hooligan; John Burroughs, French General; Louis Bass, Dandy; ike Low-man Pugilist; Frank Wiobinson, A “What is It?;” Len. Martin, Wanderer; Will Thompson, Mexican Outlaw; Amzie Laßue,Swell; Elden Hopkins, Swell; Hale Warner, ••1776;” Will Hamar, Cockney. A vote of thanks have been unanimously ten dered to the host aud hostess—Mr. and Mrs. Patton. The omission of names, though fully, if not more, important than some mentioned, must be overlooked, owing te the mismanagement of the committee. Taking all in all it was the most pleasant uftair ever given in our beautiful town. We must not forget to make mention that the repast consisted of everything the market could as ford, and w as hignly appreciated.

Hon. Jolm Vant Woud and Daniel 13. Miller, Esq., have entered into tt copartnership, intending, especially, to engage in the business of fire, life and accident insurance. Theso gentlemen represent the Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Co., of Springfield, Mass., the Home Fire Insurance Co. of New York, th? Franklin Fire Insurance: Co. of Indianapolis, Ind., and the Travelers’Life and Accident Insurance Co. of Hartford, Conn. These companies are re liable beyond cavil; are classed A No1, and afford absolute indemnity against lossess. The agents are courteous, prompt and abiiging gentlemen. Give them a call. Office in Bedford & Jackson’s building, Rensselaer. Clothing of all kinds a specialty. I have just returned with a fine assortment of men’s youths and boys’ clothing, which it will do you good to look at. The stock was bought at such rates that it will astonish when the low prices are mentioned to you. Call and see for yourselves and you will find it to your interest. For cash extra inducements are offerod, at Leopold’s.