Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 65, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 March 1915 — “MARKET DAY” DREW A LOT OF PEOPLE [ARTICLE]

“MARKET DAY” DREW A LOT OF PEOPLE

And They Had the Money to Buy Liberally From the Stores That Offered Bargains. ♦ The first “Market. Day” is proving a big success. There were many people in the city as early as 9 o’clock this Thursday morning and the crowd has been increasing all day. The merchants who had offered many bargains are receiving a large trade and there was the greatest business bustle and hustle the city has had for many years. To all appearances the market day scheme is proving a great success. Automobiles are parked all around the court house, on the side streets and the garages are filled. The hitch barns are having as much trade as fhey do on the 4th of July. Col. Fred Phillips conducted the free auction sale on the. courthouse square and there was a large crowd. The band played a number to help entertain those who were unable to crowd into the stores. A more complete write-up of the event will be given in a later issue.