People's Pilot, Volume 4, Number 50, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 June 1895 — GRATITUDE EXPRESSED. [ARTICLE]

GRATITUDE EXPRESSED.

Elwood Neb., May 20, Editor People’s Pilot.—On behalf of the Citizens of Gosper Co., Neb., I desire through the columns of the Pilot to tender sincerest thanks for the generous donations of corn and cash by the citizens of Rensselaer and vicinity and Mt. Ayr and vicinity to the drouth sufferers of this county. The corn was distributed to the farmers, receipts being taken for the same which have been forwarded to Mr. Riley Nowels at Rensselaer. Receipts for cash received from Mt. Ayr and vicinity has been forwarded to Ira J. Sayler at Mt. Ayr. Below find statement of contributions from Jasper and Newton counties, through my solicitation, all of which has been justly, equitably, and satisfactorily distributed by our local committee. Remington and vicinity, 537 bu. of corn and $56.81 in cash. Brook and vicinity, 250 bu. of oats and 348 bu. of corn. Morocco and vicinity. 205 bu. of oats and 224 bu. of corn. Mt. Ayr and vicinity, $112.53 in cash.

Rensselaer and vicinity, 637 bu. of corn, 500 lb. flour, 10 lb. of tea and $8 in cash. All cash received was invested in flour except $26, which was invested in corn. These contributions together with the state appropriation has enabled our farmers to plant their crops. In conclusion let me say, that should your people ever be so unfortunate as to require help, Gosper County people will not be slow to respond if in condi tion to do so. Very sincierely and truly yours,

S. B. YEOMAN.