Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 197, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 August 1911 — FOUNTAIN PARK CHAUTAUQUA REACHED HIGH-TIDE SUNDAY [ARTICLE]

FOUNTAIN PARK CHAUTAUQUA REACHED HIGH-TIDE SUNDAY

Big Crowds, Ideal Weather, and Good Programs Mark Entire Week —Sunday Banner Day.

UNDSAY SPEECH PLEASING Seventeenth Annual. Session Entirely Successful—Another Week With Many Excellent Attractions.

time, and by noon about four thousand were on hand, and picnic dinners were held in the grove on all sides of the park. Automobiles brought many a distance, a number from points in Illinois. Probably five hundred from Rensselaer and immediate vicinity were present, including Judge Hanley and family, Senator Halleck and family, Postmaster Murray and family. Auditor-elect J. P. Hammond and family, Attorneys G. A Williams and C. G. Spitler and their wives, Mrs. Julia A. Healey and Editor Healey and family, Squire S. C. Irwin and family and guests, Mrs. Woodward, and daughter Miss Judith, F. M. Parker and family, Oren Parker and wife, Dr. W. W. Merrill and wire, and many whose names were not known to your correspondent. The lecture of Dr. H. H. Peters Sunday afternoon was from the subject, “The Song of the Dawn.” The speaker was optimistic for a great future. He believes in the predominance of right, and has confidence in the dawning of a new day when peace will be universal and the principles and teachings of Christ enthroned in the hearts of men.

With ideal weather, large audiences and a program of high excellence, Fountain Park Chautauqua has this year fulfilled the promise that it would prove the greatest' success in its history. Sunday was the ninth day of the session and the attendance about 6,000. There were 285 automobiles entered the park, which is 73 more than there were on the corresponding Sunday last year. It was a big, happy crowd, and after the great pavilion was filled and all the bench seats about It occupied, there were still many hundreds of people about the grounds. The attendance throughout last week was’ satisfactory and the afternoon meetings usually had from 250 to 400 in attendance, while the evening concerts and entertainments brought from 400 to 800 people. Thursday was the best attended day of the past week, being the occasion of the visit of Judge Lindsey. His address was a masterpiece, and the large crowd was delighted. The audience that, day was pronounced the most intellectual one that has ever attended a midweek meeting at the park. While Judge Lindsey has a wide reputation, it does not extend into all circles, as does that of many great* men. Judge Lindsey is known more as a juvenile jurist, a builder of .character in youth and as a magazine writer. It was people interested in his line of work that mainly constituted his audience, and better attention was never paid to a speaker. The Rensselaer boys’ band was an attraction both afternoon and night >and they received much applause, and regular park attendants are looking forward to their next visit Thursday of this week.

After the lecture Miss Brown gave some of the best readings Fountain Park attendants ever had the pleasure of hearing. The Hruby Concert Co. concluded the afternoon service with a fine Entertainment. The Sunday evening program was vefy pleasing. The cottagers at the Park are enjoying the delightful weather and no previous meeting has been more pleasant in every respect. The women devote the hours to visiting, studying, attending the daily services, and enjoying the delights of the shade and the pleasures that accompany cottage life. Many of the men spend the days away from the grounds, attending to their business interests, while those who remain at the park have arranged a number of games for their entertainment. Two croquet courts, a grass bowling alley and several games of horseshoe help to create pleasure for the participants and for spectators, as well. The field day events created considerable friendly rivalry and resulted as follows:

Thursday evening Dr. Joseph H. Griffiths, in costume, told “The Story of Tahan—The White Savage.” It was a great treat to all who heard it, and the cry from all Was, “we must hear Dr. Griffiths Friday morning Dr. H. L. Calhoun began his seven lectures on “The Life of Christ.” The lectures are indeed filled with instruction; inspiration and reverence, and it would pay anyone to come miles to hear them. Miss Ida B. Peterson gave her first readings that day and won hearty applause. Her later appearances continued to please all who heard her, and she is one of the successes of the Chautauqua. The Hruby Concert Co., consisting of nine members, all excellent musicians, have been at the Park since Friday, and their entertainments have been received with delight, and the announcement that they are to remain over Monday and Tuesday is gratifying. \ Saturday morning Miss Elsie Brown took charge of the. boys and girls and will direct their instruction during the remainder of the session. She will deliver some readings, and address the grown-ups on the problem of raising youngsters. Miss Brown is well qualified in this field. The first thing Sunday was Bunday school at 9:30. The attendant was gratifying, being 672. The contest between the boys and girls for the banner resulted in a victory for the girls* class, as they outnumbered the boys 49, the totals* being 160 to ■lll. .-JiX' „■/'

100 yard Dash—Foster, Remington, Ist; Tell, Remington, 2nd. Shot Put —Williamson, Remington, Ist, 38 feet, 11 Inches; Atkinson, Remington, 2nd, 37 feet. Broad Jump—Taylor, Remington, Ist. 17 feet, 4 inches; Merritt, Remington, 2nd, 16 feet, 10 inches. High Jump Wolcott, Ist, 5 feet, 1 inch; Martin, Kentland, 2nd, 5 feet Pole Vault—Merritt, Remington, Ist, 8 feet, 3 inches; Martin, Kentland, 2nd, 8 feet. 220 yard run—Foster, Remington, Ist; Martin, Kentland, 2nd. 50 yard Run—E. McCollough, Remington, Ist; Shonkweler, Raub, 2nd. Quarter Mile Run—Martin, Kentland, Ist; Atkinson, Remington, 2nd. The next big midweek meeting will be Thursday, when Robert P. Miles will be the speaker. His subject will probably be “Tallow Dips.” He is a very entertaining lecturer and those who heard him in Rensselaer last fall will be anxious to “hear him again. One of the features of Thursday's program will be “Short Sketches," by John E. Alter, the Jasper county humorist His original manner of delivery, his familiarity with early life in Jasper county, his ready wit and his poetic ease, have made him a great favorite with audiences and it will be worth the price of admission to spend a half hour with “Bill Bat” The Rensselaer boys’ band will be there again for jafternoon and evening concerts. Thursday will be old settlers' day. Free admission tickets will be given on application at the ticket office to every old settler, either male or female, who is 65 years of age or over.. This should bring together many of the old residents of Jasper, Newton, Benton and White counties. The Chautauqua will close with next Sunday and more complete notice of the latter part of the session program will be published in a later issue of The Republican. a Fountain Park is a grand institution and Jasper county should not fail

Dr. Grossman delivered the morning sermon. His subject was “Unconscious Influence,” and he handled it in a. masterly manner, emphasizing the fact that it is impossible not to exercise an influence everywhere we go and by everything we do. Even the dumb animals about us learn to know our lives and are influenced by our treatment of them. The attendance was very large at the morning service and the service of the Lord’s Supper preceding the sermon was impressive. The crowds were arriving all the

to attend it and share in the educational advantages and the good fellowship it inspires. *' —_o Notes of the Assembly. Donald Lawrence, of Brook/ was a Fountain Park visitor last week. * Mrs. Kirkpatrick, Mrs. Presser and Harry Ross and Mrs. Frank Ross, of Kentland, spent Thursday at the Ade cottage. Mrs. E. C. Manahan, of Gas City, Ind., is at the Constable and Peck cottage. Miss Inez Partridge, of Mishawaka, has been visiting at the Park. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mitten, of Chicago, were visiting Mrs. Constable Thursday. Phebe and DolHe Crawn, of Kentland. are enjoying the Assembly. Miss Verna Segur, of Lake James, Angola, Ind., is visiting Miss Ella Martin. Mrs. G. W. Clark and Mrs. Sam Clark and children, of Kentland, have been visiting at the Martin cottage. John and Ollie Smith, of Boswell, were callers at the Martin cottage. They expressed themselves as being well pleased with Fountain Park. John Merrill, wife and son, of Crawfordsville, were visitors at tl\e Biddle cottage. The infantile paralysis scare is keeping some people away, but from what we can learn there is nothing in the suggestion of contagion. Mrs. Iva Pullins, of Rensselaer, will sing special solos at the Assembly, being on Thursday’s program. Mrs. Dr. T. Cowger, of Brookston, was at the Cowger cottage Thursday. The Monticello C. W, B. M. of the Christian church held their August meeting here Thursday. A nice lunch was served and all had an enjoyable time. ~ .W. S.. Cheadle, of Fowler, were caljers at the Fairview. Mrs. Mead, of Goodland, has visited at the W. T. O’Neal cottage. Harry O’Neal, of Argos, is a visitor. Mrs. Angus Washburn and Howard and Helen Washburn, of Kentland, were visitors at the James Washburncottage. Mr. and Mrs. Shonkwiler, of Raub, and Boyd Shonkwiler and wife were visitors at the Park Thursday. Miss Morrin, of Goodland, Miss Hartley, of Wolcott, and Miss Sharkey, of Remington, are at the G. B. B. B. cottage. Mr. >and Mrs. David Smalley, of Sheldon, were at the Smalley cottage. Mrs. and Miss Myers, of Lafayette, were Fountain Park visitors last week. Wm. Smalley, of Marion, was a caller at the Park last week. Mrs. Rachel Nikel, of Milford, 111., visited at the 'Park last week, returning in company with Mrs. Ben Lilyes and three children.

Auditor Shipman and County Treasurer Cheadle and their families were among the large number of Fowler visitors Sunday. The Washburn families were well represented, A. D., of Kentland; Garland, of Earl Park; A. B. and Clayton, of Fowler, all with their families. Attorney George Kassabaum, of Monticello, was a Sunday visitor. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Irwin, of Wolcott, attended the Sunday meeting. Rev. Bennett left Saturday morning for Kentland. He will return Monday, and as one of the captains of “Funfest” will endeavor to capture a prize for his side. Will Martin, of Kentland, spent Sunday at Fountain Park. Mr. and Mrs. George Wortley and family, of Logansport, were Sunday visitors. Mrs. J. W. Brown and son Worth, of Monticello, came Saturday to spend the final week at the Park. Elmer Martin, of Wolcott, is spending Sunday with bis family at the Park. Harry Watson, of Wolcott, is visiting Emil Hoover at the White cottage. Mrs. Chas. Turvey and son Charles were at the Park over Sunday, guests of Mrs. J. W. Swan. Miss Lear, of Monticello, is Visiting at the Didlake cottage. Dr. Didlake, of Monticello, was at the Park over Sunday, his wife having preceded him. Mrs. Austin Hopkins and daughter, Miss Gertrude, of Rensselaer, Sundayed at Fountain Park. Mrs. D. W. Osborn, of Fowler, Is spending a few days in Remington, at the Park. Mr. and Mrs. Sears, of Rensselaer, spent Sunday at the Park. Mrs. Fletcher Monnett and daughter, Mrs. E. W. Dewey, of Rensselaer, spent Sunday at the Park. Tuesday the attraction of greatest interest to sportsmen at the park will be a ball game*between the Brook and Wadena teams. They have each won one game previously and this is to play off the tie. Both are fast semi-professional teams and a good contest is expected. Sunday visitors from Medaryville were Mr. and Mrs. Grant Eldridge, Misses Thana gnd Nina Aery, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Robinson, Dr. and

Mrs. S. C. Robinson, Mr. Raby, Miss Norma Ragan and Editor and Mrs. Schott. One auto accident occurred just outride the park Sunday afternoon, when two young fellows from Brook ran into a car that was standing in the roadway. The parties indulged in some argument that did not look like it would terminate satisfactorily, and President McCullough interposed with some friendly and fatherly advice, and an amicable settlement was made, the young men paying the owner of the other car >5. ’