Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 296, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 December 1913 — Pedestrian’s Paragraphs. [ARTICLE]

Pedestrian’s Paragraphs.

Jack Frost is having his second inning. Everybody looks ever so much more cheerful this week than they have for several weeks past. I wonder why. Possibly the approach of Christmas and possibly the brighter weather. The dandelions that were blooming so gaily on the court (house lawn last week met with such a frosty reception Sunday night that they have left in disgust. We notice that some of the store windows are beginning to take on quite a holiday appearance. This is commendable and makes Rensselaer the center of great attraction for trade. Say, fogs may be good for frogs, but they have the power to turn smiles into frowns on the faces of humans. One man remarked today that he hoped this yeather would last for two months without a break. Merchants would welcome a drop of mercury. i JHHt Has the beautifying of Rensselaer idea hibernated for the winter? What has become of the ordinance passed by our city council last spring. It is a good one and ought to be more carefully observed. I refer to the one directing drivers of of all kinds which side of the street to use and how to turn the corners so as to reduce the danger of collisions to the minimum. Obey the law, gentlemen, obey the law. And cut down the speed a little; you’ll get there soon enough, possibly before you are wanted. Why do not the members of the hallowe’en brigade, who took so much pleasure and pains to inconvenience their neighbors by upset ting buildings, hiding property and consigning derelict buggies to the tender mercies of the raging Iroquois, now put forth the same energy to undo the results of their mischief that they took in the doing of.it? But they don’t. Funny, isn’t ii? Remember, “those who will dance must pay the fiddler.” Likewise, those who will have fun Should furnish the funds.

Pedestrian.

The Great Kolvig, who appears at fee Ellis Theatre Saturday, Dec. 13, is an entertainer and mystifier of the highest type. Having inherited the art, and with 20 years’ of continual practice thereof, he has attained wonderful success and popularity in nearly all of the large cities of this country as well as that of Europe. Great Kolvig is the creator of some of the most mystifying acts before the public. He is a rapid performer with po do lays and rich in comedy, Don’t fall to see the Show.

Laurent is s’ magician of more than ordinary skill. His wonderful art of palming was excellent. A bright future awaits this rising young magician—Denver Times. At High School Auditorium, Wednesday evening, Dec. 17th.