Rensselaer Republican, Volume 12, Number 34, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 May 1880 — Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 [ADVERTISEMENT]

Drain Tile. Fisher 4 Sou wish to inform those wishing to purchase Drain Tile, that they now have a full stock on hand to be dispored of at reasonable prices.

DECORATION DAYMonday Evening, May 10, 1880. In compliance with a previous call, a goodly number of citzens of Rensselaer assembled st the court house for the purpose of making arrangements for celebrating Decoration Day, Sabbath, May 30th, in honor of the brave boys in blue, and as a tribute of respect to the illustrious dead. The meeting was called to order by Hon. R. 8. Dwiggins, and on motion, James T. Abbott was* chosen chair-' man and E H. Tharp, secretary. A committee on programme was then chosen, consisting of the following persons: R. 8. Dwlggins, chairman, D. B. Miller, Sampson Erwin, Mrs. M. B. Alter, and Miss Mell Wright Also a committee on music, as follows: Major Bitters, chairman, Mrs. Lota Chamberlain and Miss Mary Ralph. The meeting then adjourned to meet at the courthouse, Tuesday evening, May 18th. Jas. T. Abbott, Chairman. E. H- Tharp, Secretary.