Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 164, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 July 1912 — BAND OUT OF DEBT; HAS SMALL BALANCE. [ARTICLE]

BAND OUT OF DEBT; HAS SMALL BALANCE.

Total Receipts From 4th Celebration . 6718.40; Expenditures $485.51; Debts About $175. The Rensselaer Boys’ Band has scored another success by giving a fine 4th of July celebration and not only paying out in full but having a balence of $232.89. The celebration was a big undertaking but Bandmaster Otto Braun and Manager Don Wright are used to big undertaknigs and have always succeeded. They found the people ready to trust them with the celebration and the contributions liberal. They arranged a good program and provided some excellent attractions. They did a large amount of boosting and advertising and they brought one of the largest crowds to Rensselaer that was ever gathered here. Now they have paid all the debts and submit the following brief but readily comprehensive report. Total receipts ~.5718.40 Disbursements 485.51 Cleared : 232.51 Debts discharged i. 175.00 On hand 57.89 The band had incurred a number of debts during the winter and spring. They have retained the services of Prof. Braun and have also kept a room for their practices. Their revenue has been small and they had been running behind. The celebration not only paid them out of debt but left a balance for future use. - It has been suggested that the band boys give one big day this fall, devoted argely to motorcycle races. They could give us a big day and a big crowd for $250 or a little more.