Jasper County Democrat, Volume 1, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 September 1898 — FARMERS’ PICNIC. [ARTICLE]

FARMERS’ PICNIC.

Held at Wheatfield, Jasper County, Ind., August 37, 1898. The meeting was called to order by John Greves, who made a few remarks before proceeding to elect officers for the day, after which the following offices were then tilled: Chairman, E. T. Biggs; Secretary, Wm. D. Myers; Ass’t Secretary, S. D. Clark. The chairman then proceeded to appoint a coinmitte on resolutions, which consisted of Hon. I. D. Dunn, J. F. Petit and S. D. Clark. Music was '’ en given by the Wheatfield cho’ The meeting at HdX) a. 1 « journed until 1 :00 o’clock, p Dinner served at 12:00 51 The assembly was calleci together for the afternoon session at 1.00 o’clock p. in., by the chairman. After music by the Wheatfield choir, the chairman introduced Judge Simon P. Thompson, who gave a very able and appropriate address. Other speakers of the day were Hon. I. D. Dunn, D. H. Yeoman, A. Halleck and L. Stong, each entertaining the audience very pleasantly. In the conclusion of speech making, Judge Thompson again took the stand and exhibited some of the products of Jasper county. The committee on resolutions being ready to report, the following resolutions were read by the secretary and adopted by the Institute : Resolved: That the purpose of this meeting has been that the people of Jasper county and surrounding localities might unite in having a sociable time as farmers, merchants, mechanics and citizens, and giving plans of work in the different professions of trade, especially that offarming. Resolved: That the farmers of northern Jasper county has made rapid growth in developing the country and they should have due credit fortheir untiring efforts in making these improvements. Resolved: That the citizens of the town of Wheatfield receive the thanks of this assembly for their hospitality "in providing dinner for the people. Resolved: That Judge Thompson, Hon. I. D. Dunn, D. H. Yeoman, A. Halleck and L. Strong receive the hearty thanks from thia people for their help in making this Association a success. Resolved : That we, the citisens of northern Jasper county shall continue to hold an annual Farmers' Association, and that this meeting shall choose a chairman, secretary and treasurer, whose duty will be to arrans.-* and plan for the next annual Farmers’ n: <:ion. E.T. BISGS, C Wm. p. Myer Se- ■ -'.ary. j S. D, CIAKk, s't See.