Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 April 1905 — RENSSELAER GUN CLUB. [ARTICLE]

RENSSELAER GUN CLUB.

Tournament to Be Held at Rensselaer, April 36*27, >905. The Rensselaer Gun Club will hold a two days tournament at the Warren Robinson farm, east of the depot, April 26-27. We have arranged for a large shoot this year and have secured the best expert target shots in the world, including Fred Gilbert, W. R, Crosby, R. O. Hiekes, J. A. R. Elliot, H. W. Vietmeyer Hiid H- N. Kirby. We have also been promised the support of some of the best amateur shots in Indiana, Illinois and Ohio, and expect forty shooters. Last year we used 12,000 targets; this year we expect to use 15,000 or 18,000. The Rensselaer Gun Club Cup, valued at, $35.00; the eight county gold medal valued at $50.00, and the two men team race will constitute three very interesting races open to amateurs only. We are working hard for this shoot and expect to make it one of the best held in Indiana for some time. Apy one desiring to donate a small trophy or merchandise for the professional or amateur high score in any certain race during the program will be gladly recived. Everett Brown, Sec.- and Mgr.