Rensselaer Democrat, Volume 1, Number 10, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 June 1898 — Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 [ADVERTISEMENT]

J| WILL CELEBRATE] Rensselaer will celebrate and it will have a progtfh® that will far surpass anything ever given in this city| raH fore. More money will be invested, and the people almost forgotten war, on account of the coming Fourt® The committees have all been appointed, and great care. No better selection could have been ma»H every one is suitable for his or her appointment. entertainment committee is the one to look forward they will have a number of surprises for the people, som® thing new, attractive and interesting. ■ The city will be put in readiness for this At night the streets will be illuminated with elecoM lights, and with the assistance of the vast ■.amount of works-that-wilb be discharged, the city will be a beai||H ful sight. I During the day the entertainment will consist ofsM grand parade, races of all kinds, base ball game, bowe|H dance in Robert’s large hall, and an attempt is beiaH made to secure an aeronaut. What more could a pers|H ask for? Think of the patriotic scenes. While the afl is floating the nation’s colors, and the band playing pop® lar airs, Captain Warner and his volunteers will give® military drill on Washington street, after which the c&H alary company, commanded by Everett Halstead, wwH about one hundred prancing steeds and riders, will gr® an exhibition of their ability with the reins and guns.?! I The people can look for something good, becaw® they are going to get it.- The base ball game will be® goed attraction. The Renssefeer team will play eitt® with Brook or Winamac, so you Can look for a good, haral close game. , ' ■ There will be a hose cart contest during the day isl tween the two hose cart companies of the city. This |iJ something new and very attractive. I There will be a wild west performance. Prizes w® be given for foot races, capture of the greased pi® climbing the greased pole, etc. Many noted speakers will be present and Jake pa® in the program of the day. Come early and don’t miss anything, as the progrflH will start at sunrise. Fire-works at night. ■ THE COMMITTEES. 1 On Finance and Soliciting Subscription.—Thos. J. McCoy «® Charles G. Spitler, S On Cannons, Anvils, Etc.—lsaac Glazebrook, Luther and Hansen & Wartena. On Amusements. —J. H. S. Ellis, G. W. Goff and T. J. Sayler® ! On Speakers.—Judge Thompson, M. F. Chilcote, J. E. Wilson® I On Music. —H. L. Brown, J. A. Hopkins, W. B. Austin, JhH Raymond Wood, Mrs. John F. Warren, Leo Miller. J On Distributing Advertising.—Walter White, Hemphill & Sc® Oscar Phegley, John G. Reynolds. | On Printing.—B. F. Ferguson, B. Forsythe, Judson J. Hunt. I On Parade.—Fred Phillips, Gus Grant,'Albert Overton, Chari® Warner, Everett Halstead. I On Decoration and Flags.—Jno. F. Warren, Jos.- C. Reynol® Mrs. C. G. Spitler, Susie Parker, Marybelle Purcupile, Nellie Mo® Committee on Arrangements and Programs.—George E. Morri® Chas. W, Hanley, Delos Thompson, A. F. Long, George K. Hollfa® worth, James H. Chapman, Jesse E. Wilson. I All the committees are requested to report to the Committee ® Arrangements, Monday, June.2oth, as to what they have done |® •what they have provided for. 1 1 1 I