Jasper County Democrat, Volume 1, Number 23, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 September 1898 — OLD SETTLER’S MEETING. [ARTICLE]

OLD SETTLER’S MEETING.

The second annual meeting of the Old Settlers’ Association of Jasper county was held at Phillips’ §rove, just west of the city last aturday. Notwithstanding the air was quite chilly in the forenoon a very nice crowd turned out to the meeting and a very pleasant time was had. Addresses were made as follows: “OuV earliest settlers.” J. T. Randle and W. W. Wisliard.

‘ Origin of local appelations,” Jared Bejamin.

“Some eking of our corporate names,” S. P. Thompson. “The courts prior to I 860,” R. S. Dwiggins. “The old doctors,” Dr. M. B. Alter.

“The primitive preachers,” Isaac Sayler. “Ancient pedagogues,” W. S. Day and Henry C. Smith. “Office holders,” Clerks, J. F. Irwin; Auditors, Ira W. Yeoman; Treasurers, I. B Washburn; Sheriffs, C. W. Hanley. “Jasper’s warriors,” J. A. Bumham.

“Sheep vs. wolves,” A. Stimson. “Social parties,” Mrs. E. Purcipile. “Pioneer boys,” L. S. Alter and D. H. Yeoman.

The Indians’ paper by David Nowels was read by secretary. An exhibition of old relies, such as guns, pistols, farming implements, household articles, etc., attracted much attention. The Citizens’ band furnished music for the occasion.