People's Pilot, Volume 5, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 March 1896 — Colonial Ball. [ARTICLE]

Colonial Ball.

Space and time will not allow of as comprehensive a recital of the many interesting features of this superb ball as it certainly deserves. The Iroquois Club members did themselves great credit in the perfection of arrangements. Sixty couples were on the floor, thirty of whom were in costumes. Next week will be given the names of all the participants, together with illustrated individuals they impersonated.

New millinery at Mrs. Imes’. W. E. Overton was at Marlboro and Lee on business Tuesday. “Dos'’ Norman dates the birth of his second Friday, March, 13, 1896. Mrs. Imes’ Easter opening of millinery, April 2, 3 and 4. Mrs. Goff went to Chicago to-day and will return Saturday. The'djd hat social at Frank Kreisler’s last night was a decided success. Chairman T. J. McCoy left for Lafayette yesterday, to be early on the ground for the Republican district convention. I. F. Mehegan, manager of the Pauline Art Musical entertainment is in the city and will probably give a benefit for our local G. A. R. post. The lecture given by Mrs. Mont McRae under the auspices of Prof. W. H. Sanders last Friday evening, was fully anticipations, and was a most meritorious and successful entertainment.

The Putts school will ciose Tuesday, March 24, with an entertainment given in the evening. A smali admission fee will be chargd to be used in procuring books.

J. L. Foster has to sell at his residenca near depot, 1 light spring wagon or buggy, 1 Coldwater cart, 1 three-year old c01t,2 ponies, good drivers, work anywhere: 1 five year old Norman mare, weight l,4oopounds,a dandy

As the Pilot goes to press the condition of Dr. Loughridge is reported less favorable. His leg amputated Saturday night, by a specialist from Chicago, and it is hoped that he will survive the shock and that the disease will be stayed. C. D. Nowels has nicely repaired the room recently occupied by Fendig’s Fair, and is moving his own store into the place. It is an advantage greatly needed by Mr. Nowels’ growing business. It is not known yet what business will occupy the room now being vacated. Mrs. L. M. lines has returned from a fortnight with authoritative milliners of Chicago, where she selected a splendid stock of the most seasonable goods. Her line of new patterns is really charming. Her Easter Opening will take place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, just preceding Easter Sunday, April 2, 3 and 4. Missßummell, of Chicago, an expert trimmer will arrive this week.