Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 June 1901 — Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 [ADVERTISEMENT]

Mesdames B. Forsythe, D. A. Stoner and J. T. Randle entertained a number of their lady friends yestereay afternoon at the home of the latter. A very enjoyable time was had by all. Rev. W. E. Stanley, presiding Elder of the Williamsport district, will preach at Free Will Baptist church to-morrow at Bp. m. Also, will hold quarterly meeting at Brushwood church, Saturday 2 p m.; will preach at Dewdrop Sunday, 10:30 a. m.; at Slaughter school house at 8 p. m. Miss Mary Gilbert, violinist and impersonator, will give an entertainment at the Methodist church Friday night, June 28. Miss Gilbert gave two concerts here this spring and so delighted her audiences that the present engagement was made before she left the city. Miss Gilbert will give a free sacred concert on Sunday evening •in the same church. A collection will be taken for her benefit. W. F. Smith sold his 3-year-old trottingstallion sired by Red River, last week to T. J. McCoy and Delos Thompson, consideration sl,500. The colt is a very promising one, having had scarcely no training. yet has made a mile in 2:26, half in 1:10, and |in 0:33. Mr. Smith has purchased another fine colt, recently brought to this county from Boswell. It is a - year-old mare, sired by Way mark; dam. Jaywood. He will not train her but expects to keep her for breeding purposes.

Township Trustee John P. Ryan was down from Gillam V 5 ednesday. The commencement exercises at Medaryville last Saturday, in which Gillam's four graduates united with White Post township's twenty-four, was largely attended and a good time was had. The exercises were held iti a big hay barn 60x80, which was completely filled with people and about as many more hail to remain out. side for lack of room. Gillam’s graduates were: Jessie Parker, Emma Johnson, Anna Hertnansen and Pearl Smith. A merry party of about 125 Rensselaer people attended the Masonic picnic at Cedar Lake last Monday. The day was exceedingly hot. but every one seemed to enjoy the outing in spite of the heat. The amusements consisted of boating: a very little fishing, and waltzing by those so inclined in the dancing pavilion. The Citizens Band-ac-companied the picnickers and furnished music during the day. for the dancing, upon the steamer and on the grounds. If there was anyone in the party that didn’t enjoy the day he hasn’t been heard from. While we are patiently waiting for some of the numerous railroads that are headed this way, let’s get a move on ourselves and have some more gravel or stone roads built. With good gravel roads leading out from Rensselaer in all directions, this town will get the trade and will prosper, no matter whether we get another railroad or not. Jasper is falling behind her neighboring counties in the way of good roads improvements.- Just think of it! the second largest county in the state. 570 square miles, and less than 40 miles of gravel or stone road in the entire county!

M B. Halstead of Newton tp.. shipped in a carload of 120 Angora goats last week which he has placed upon his farm and will try raising them for profit. The wool of the Angora is worth considerably more than sheeps wool, it makes finer and more wearable raiment, and the flesh can scarcely be distinguished from genuine mutton. In fact, much of the socalled mutton sold in the large cities is said to be Angora goat meat. The goats are said to be very hardy, require little attention ami the business of growing them for profit is becoming very popular. A large amount or Angora wool is annually imported and it is claimed that there is no danger of the business being over done. So far as we are able to learn Mr. Halstead is the first one to engage in this business in Northern Indiana.