Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 August 1906 — A SUGGESTION. [ARTICLE]

A SUGGESTION.

The fence has been removed from about the old Hammond property, on the west side of Division street, and the place partially cleaned up, presenting a much better appearance than for many years. By the way, why would it not be a good idea for the Hammonds to present this to the city for a little park and playground for the children? There is a full half block of the ground and it is nicely located. Judge Hammond began his successful career while a resident of this city, and resided here for many years. There is nothing here to perpetuate his memory, and what would be more fitting than for them to give from their abundant means this plot of ground, their old, homestead, and let it be called “Hammond Park?”