People's Pilot, Volume 6, Number 20, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 November 1896 — Coart House Corner Stone Laying. [ARTICLE]

Coart House Corner Stone Laying.

The election being over, the affairs settled, we must not forget that one of the greatest events to be celedrated in Jasper county is now before us, in the laying of the corner-sonte of our new court house, which will take place November 12th. This is rather late in the season for a ceremony of this character, but trusting that the weather will be fine, the committees are pushing forth the work with great vigor. Prairie Lodge No. 125 F. &A. M. will preform the ceremony according to their ritual. A grand prade will precede the ceremony of laying of the stone, which will be participated in, by many secret societies and other organizations, which will undoubtedly make it a grand affair The Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, G. A. R., Masons and all other organization, are putting forth their best efforts to make it a success and every citizen should lend their unqualified aid to carry out the enterprise in a creditable manner. If the proper efforts are made, there is no reason why it should not be one of the greatest advertisements for our town and county, as well as a day of pleasure. The details are not completed, but the order of exercises will be about as follows: 10 a. m. Parade. 11 a. m. Laying of corner stone by Hon. Frank E. Gavin, Past Grand Master A. F. and A. M. m. Adjournment for dinner. 1:30 p. m. Address by Past Grand Master, Frank E. Gavin. The parade will be under the general management of Simon P. Phillip as marshall, assisted by marshalls from the various organizations in line. The columns will be formed about as follows:

FIRBT DIVISION. Marshall. Form at. io o'clock a. m. on Division street, fronting Washington street. 1. Citizen's Cornet Hand Itensselaer. 2. Grand Army Posts and Ex-Soldlers. 3. Relief Corps. 4. Journeymen Stone Cutters’ Association of North America. SECOND DIVISION. Marshall. 1. Remington Band. 2. Iroquois Lodge 1. O. O. F. 3. Visiting Odd Fellows’ Lodges. 4. Encampment. 6. Daughters of Rebecca. THIRD DIVISION. Marshall. 1. St. Joseph's College Rand. 2. Columbian Guards. 3. Catholic Order of Foresters. 4. Other Catholic Organizations. FOURTH DIVISION. Marshall. 1. Rensselaer Fire Department. 2. Foot Ball Teams. FIFTH DIVISION. Marshall. 1. Epworth League. 2. Christian Endeavor. 3. All other Pmstestant Organizations. SIXTH DIVISION. Marshall. Form at 10 o'clock a. m. on Franklin street facing Division street. 1. Rensselaer Kid Band. 2. Knights of Pythias Uniform Rank. 3. K. of P. Lodges. 4. Rathbone Sisters. 5. Rensselaer Public Schools and Jasper County Teachers. SEVENTH DIVISION. Simon Phillips, Marshall. 1. Montlcelio Cornet Band. 2. St. John’s Commandery No. 24 K. T. 3. LaFayette Commandery No. 3K. T. 4. Montlcelio Chapter No. 103 R. A. M. 5. Ltbanus Lodge No. 154 F. AA. M. 6. Montlcelio Chapter O. E. S. 7. Monon Lodge No. 208 F. &A. M. 8. Bradford Lodge No. 592 F. AA. M. 9. Wolcott Lodge No. 180 F. AA. M. 10. Colfax Lodge No. 378 F. AA. M. 11. Goodl&nd Lodge No. 445 F. AA. M. 12. Morocco Lodge No. 372 F. AA. M. 13. Other Lodges F. AA. M. 14. O. E. S. Chapters. 15. Prairie Lodge No. 125 F. AA. M. 16. M. W. Frank E Gavin, Grand Master and Officers of Grand Lodge in carriages. 17. County Commissioners and other Civil Authorities in carriages. The corner stone is not yet completed, but two fine workmen have been engaged in its preparation for two or thee weeks* and they will undoubtedly make it an exceptional fine appearing stone. The place where it*will be set is shown by

an opening in the northeast corner of the building, at which point the ceremony will be performed. The deposits are not yet completed, but we are certain that no county will be able to show a more interesting list, than Jasper. Extensive preparations are being made to advertise the matter and bring a good crowd to assist in the work. The town of Monticello, and White County promise to send a large delegation and to do their best to make it a success, from the fact that Rensselaer turned out the largest crowd to the laying of the corner stone of the White county court house of any at that ceremony.