People's Pilot, Volume 4, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 September 1894 — Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 [ADVERTISEMENT]

Miss Kate Rodgers, of Gillam Tt., who only lacks afew months study of being a graduate of DePauw University and who always possessed a remarkable talent for writing essays, narratives, sketches, etc.,has recentlyfmade a very successful entrance into the literary world. Several of her essays have been purchased by editors of prominent educational journals and she intends to devote her time to the profession of literary work. One of her articles contains more than 3000 words.

The Reynold’s show was here last Saturday and it was a very clever circus. They gave a nice parade in the morning and an excellent performance in the afternoon. At night the best features of the program were omitted, They went to Danville from here where they exhibited last Monday.

The barn of Mrs. Ludd Hopkiss burned to the ground last Saturday afternoon. The fire was started by some children playing in the barn, and it was a lucky thing that the wind was coming from the east or we would have had a serious conflagration.

The funniest thing on show day was to see Charley Hanley order the fellow and his load of lath off of the street. Charley didn’t realize that he was a part of the circus. Ben McColly tried to run him off also.

M. 0. Halloran has rented his farm near Rose Lawn. He will leave for California about Oct. 10, and his journey will probably include a trip to Australia before he returns to Jasper county again. On account of the Tippecanoe county fair to be held at Lafayette, Sept, 3 to 7th inclusive, tickets will be sold at one fare for the round trip on each day of the fair. W. H. Beam, Agent. A great future is in store for Miss Bly who certainly has remarkable talent. She has a power of interpretation and a strength that excite the greatest wonder.—lndianapolis Sentinel.

There were fifty schools commenced operations over the county last Monday. The county superintendent is preparing a list of the teachers, will be published shortly. Lakey and Sayter, the new bakers; are prepared to do all kinds of sane/ baking. Give them a call if you are needing anything in this line. The prohibition entertainment given at the F. W. Baptist church, last Friday evening, was very interesting and was fairly well attended. Charley Morlan came home from Ellettsville, Monroe county, last Sunday. He has been working in a creamery there.

The Monticello Press had a great write up of the LebanonChicago game of ball that occurred there a few days ago.

The greatest musical event of the season at the opera house tonight. Reserved seats now on sale at Long’s drug store. The Democrats of Kankakeg township have nominated John Kaupke for trustee, and Frank Fisher for assessor. Goods bought now with the tariff off means bargains at the Chicago Bargain Store. Will A. Mossier was in Remington last Monday. Birdie Bly at the opera house, I tonight.