Democratic Sentinel, Volume 5, Number 16, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 May 1881 — Fourth of July Celebration. [ARTICLE]

Fourth of July Celebration.

A goodly number of the citizens of Rensselaer met, pursuant to call, at the Opera House, on the afternoon of May 23rd, at 4 o’clock, for the purpose of making arrangements for the celebration of the coming 4th of July. Charles H. Price was chosen to preside over the meeting, and Jas. T. Abbett was selected secretary. On motion of F. W. Babcock, an executive committee of five was appointed, consisting of the following named gentlemen: Frank J. Sears, chairman; Noble J. York, Dr. M. B. Alter, Daniel B. Miller and Frank W. Babcock. On motion of Mr. E. I. Phillips, it was decided for the executive committee to report at a meeting to be held at the Opera House, on May 31st, at 4 o’clock p. m. On motion meeting adjourned.

C. H. P PRICE,

Chairman.

James T. Abbett, Sec’y.