Rensselaer Democrat, Volume 1, Number 5, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 May 1898 — Of Interest To Vets. [ARTICLE]

Of Interest To Vets.

The Northwestern Athletic Association will hold its annual Field Day under the auspices of the Remington Association at the Fair Grounds, Remington, Ind., May 20, 1898. Gold and Silver Medals will be awarded. The Bicycle events will be under the sanction of L. A. W., and the Amateur Athletic Association will be represented by Ray 0. Ewry, who holds two world’s records, thus making all records official. Refreshments served on the grounds. Admission 2b cents. Bro. Clark of the Journal is opposed to an ordinance preventing the use of the sidewalks for bicycles. He says: ‘‘But should such action be taken all vehicles should be included, as baby cabs, hand wagons, etc., are far greater nuisances and take up more room than wheels.” Who ever heard of any one being run over and injured by a baby cab? Brother Clark objects to baby cabs because they * take up so much room. No gentleman should object to even stepping off of the sidewalk to allow a lady and baby cab to pass but it might try a mans patience to be compelled to step off the sidewalk to keep from being run over by a man on a bicycle. Bro. Clark should not make war on women and bnbies.

The executive committee of th<J State encampment, G. A. R., which will assemble at Columbus, May 17. 19, lias set apart $4,250 for the general entertainment of guests, of which $1,(500 will be used in donations. This money has been subscribed by citizens in ft. comparatively short space of time, and as Richmond expended but $2,380, and Munoie and South Bend about $2,500 each, it will be seen that Columbus is prepared to give a glorious welcome to the old boys in blue.