People's Pilot, Volume 6, Number 18, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 October 1896 — Notable Reception. [ARTICLE]

Notable Reception.

Though the Pilot was not issued last week we feel it only justice to mention at this late hour the splendid public reception and fall opening of and Mrs. B. Forsythe in their new store, the finest in Rensselaer and possibly in many respects in Indiana. The block is located on one of the best corners and is a handsome, solid structure, the most conspicuously modern block in town. No store in Chicago is fitted with more modern counters and cases, being furnished with the best that money can buy. This building will undoubtedly stimulate other improvements in keeping with this superb structure. The opening, Fridry and Saturday, Oct. 9th and 10th, was something to be proud of. No pains were spared to arrange a profusion of flowers and display the most beautiful fabrics and fashions in delightful harmony. Prof. M. Marotto of Chicago, the renowned harpist, was engaged to furnish the music, and from his place in the balcony be delighted the crowds that packed the room. At no previous event have the people of Rensselaer manifested their approval of personal enterprise in so marked a degree. Every family in town received a written invitation to be present Friday evening and few failed to respond. No goods were sold during the reception and the corps of clerks were untiring in their efforts to entertain the guests, Mr. and Mrs. Forsythe receiving at the door. This, fine store and prosperous business is the result of careful management, rare mercantile talent, untiring industry and a high ambition.