Democratic Sentinel, Volume 3, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 May 1879 — A BRIEF LETTER. [ARTICLE]

A BRIEF LETTER.

[Logansport Daily Journal.] Editor Journal: Last week while attending court at this place, I concluded to stroll about town and see the sights. I was first attracted by a beautiful animal, which was driven up Main street, at a rapid pace. On inquiry, I found it was “Phoebe C.,” a “Blue Bull mare, which has gained some reputation for speed. I followed her to the barn, where I learned she was owned by James McCollum, the merchant. Many of our people in Cass county will remember the animal, for she wastlie “Phoebe C.” which became the universal favorite With our people at the fair lust full. She won the purse in one of the most hotly contested ruces on the ground. Sne beut “Henry Todd” and others. This race was one of the most beautiful, as well as exciling, ever witnessed on our fair grounds, and showed that speed was in the “Blue Bull” stock. While in rhe burn, I found several blooded animals, including “Dick Taylor/’ the “Blue Bull” stallion, and a brother to “Phoebe C.” “Dick Taylor” is the only “BJue Bull” stallion in this section at the State. The “Turf, Field and Farm” recognizes them us the oest breed of horses. The people of White county should be grateful to Mr. McCollum for introduc.ng such a valuable stock of horses. This gentleman is u great horse fancier and owns other celebrated animals iu his burn, and a visit will repay ali lovers of blooded stock. The pedigree of these famous animals will be gladly furnished to any one by addressing James H. McCollum, Monticello, Ind. The writer is under many obligations to Mr. Loveland, the keeper, for Lire courtesy extended on tnis occasion. Felix. Monticello, Ind., April 14, 1879.