Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 251, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 October 1914 — “HARD TIME” PARTY FURNISHES AMUSEMENT [ARTICLE]

“HARD TIME” PARTY FURNISHES AMUSEMENT

Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Honan Surprised By About Forty Friends Dressed in Rags.

Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Honan and their guests, Dr. and Mrs. Honan, .were the most surprised people one could imagine when a crowd of friends opened their door Thursday evening and walked in, dressed in “rags and tags” of every gyration. As fir as dress was concerned every evidence in the world of “hard times” was brought out, hut when the bountiful lunch of fried chicken, salads, sandwiches and pumpkin pies was served, such times were out of the question. The evening Was without doubt gloriously spent. About twenty couple were present and the evening was spent in conversation and in card playing. Harry Parker was awarded the prize for being the best player of the evening.