Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 188, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 August 1918 — GILLAM HOME COMING SUNDAY [ARTICLE]

GILLAM HOME COMING SUNDAY

ONE OF JASPER COUNTY’S MOST INTERESTING ANNUAL EVENTS. w It has been a beautiful custoip for the old residents to re-assemble each year at Independence church in Gillam township fbr a renewal of the pleasant memories and in honor of those whose life work had contributed so much in the uplift and progress of that community. This custom should be more universal in Jasper county, as much of the interesting part of our early history is in danger Of being lost by the faillire to get frofn these old residents their story before it is too late. The Gillam Home Coming will be held next Sunday at Independence and Rev. J. Budman Fleming of this city will make an address in the forenoon and Prof Sampson in the afternoon. One of the largest gatherings ever assembled at this historic spot is expected next Sunday. Those having the meeting in charge extend a most cprdial invitation to the general public to be present Sunday and enjoy with them the fellowship of the old residents.