Jasper County Democrat, Volume 10, Number 6, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 May 1907 — WE'LL CELEBRATE [ARTICLE]

WE'LL CELEBRATE

Enthusiastic Fourth of July Meeting Held. AN AIRSHIP MAYBE ONE FEATURE Of the Celebration—Committees Appointed and Hustling for a Big Day Begins All Along the Line. » ; An enthusiastic Fourth of July meeting was held at the court house Wednesday night and the preliminary foundation laid for a big celebration in Rensselaer. Mayor Ellis was mac|e chairman of the committee and F. E. Babcock secretary. A finance committee was elected consisting of F. E. Babcock and H. Kiplinger, who will attempt to raise 11,000 for the celebration, and whose motto will be to “let nb guilty man escape” in their soliciting. In order to surpass the effort of last year it will be necessary to have more funds and the committee will ask the business men to increase their subscriptions over last year. The committees are serving withont pay or hope of financial reward and when the celebration is over a list of contributors and the amounts they subscribed and paid, together with an itemized statement of the expenditures will be published, so that all may see how much money was received and where it was spent, same as was done last year. A little balance of 132.50 was left over from last year’s celebration, which is still in the hands 'of treasurer E. D. Rhoades. An executive committee consisting of B. F, Fendig, A. F. Long and Fred Phillips was elected, with authority to appoint all necessary sub-committes. •The matter of attractions was discussed to some extent and it was decided first of all that plenty of good music must be had, and probably three or four bands will be secured. It is thought that perhaps a crack band from Chicago of 25 to 30 pieces would be a good drawing card, and the matter of cost of such will be investigated. It was also thought that an airship—not a baloon, but a genuine air ship—would be a great feature and the cost of securing such an attraction will be investigated and reported at the next meeting. An Industrial parade, ball game, races and numerous minor attractions will till in the day, to close with fireworks at night. The spirit manifested at the meeting showed that the citizens are unanimous for a big day and will do their part in the matter of finance. Parties who desire to secure stand or show privileges should call on or address J. H. 8. Ellis. And we might add that space for a big steam merry-go-round is one privilege that it is desired to sellas soon as possible, and correspondence is solicited in the matter by Mr. Ellis.