Jasper County Democrat, Volume 3, Number 11, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 June 1900 — July 4th. [ARTICLE]

July 4th.

The celebration to be given here this year under the auspices of the Rensselaer Commercial Club will eclipse in variety and magnitude all previous efforts in Northwestern Indiana. The monster street paiade composed of the file department, secret societies, decorated carriages, horsemen and footmen, with brass and martial bauds, etc., will be the largest of the kind ever seen in Rensselaer. The racing and athletic sports for gold and silver medals will consist of 120 yard obstacle race, 100 yard foot race, tug of war, five round boxing contest, broncho riding, etc., etc. A continuous vaudeville performance consisting of specialty acts, juggling trapeze acts, etc., by special artists secured from among the best vaudeville performers of Chicago, will be given upon a large stage erected for the occassion. Col, R. P. DeHart, one of the finest orators in the State, will deliver the oration of the day. A beautiful, flag will be presented to the largest delegation of horseman from any township outside that of Marion. In the evening the three brass bands will give a musical concert, and a fireworks display of 225 pieces of the finest pyrotechnics that money can buy will be given. Everything will be FREE, and every effort will be made to provide for the pleasure and comfort of the guests. It is expected that fully five thousand people outside of Rensselaer will be here on the 4th and the Commercial Club will see to it that all are taken care of and can go home feeling that the day was well spent. Remember that this celebration is without COST to everybody, and make up your mind to come and bring the whole family.