Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 80, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 March 1909 — NEW FEATURE IN LECTURES. [ARTICLE]

NEW FEATURE IN LECTURES.

The attraction at the Ellis Theater next Tuesday afternoon and night, March 16, will be a historical lecture by Mr. M. W. Phillips, of the Lafayette Morning Journal, on “Indian Life, or the Conquest of the Old Northwest Territory.” Mr. Phillips comes under the auspices of the department clubs of the High school. The lecture given by Mr. Phillips in different parts of the state has given the best of satisfaction. during the lecture are of great historical value, embracing scones in Indian life, pioneer life, the campaign of George Rogers Clark against Vincennes, Harrison’s defeat of the Indians at Tippecanoe and the campaign of Harrison against Proctor-and the defeat of the British at the battle of the Thames and death of the famous Shawnee Indian, Tecumseh. All' th§ old frontier forts and trading posts are shown, making all in all a valuable historical review to schools. One of the attractive features of Mr. Phillips’ talks are the utter absence* of oratory and overburdensome English; it is more like a fireside story, full of intense interest. The matinee in the afternoon Is devoted to the schools and the evening lecture to the "' general public. Two Farms For Rent—l6o acres each, well Improved, good buildings. Phone 12. J. HALLIGAN.