Rensselaer Republican, Volume 13, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 June 1881 — Chips from Gillam. [ARTICLE]

Chips from Gillam.

Messrs. Editors:—l observe that '“HoncC” and “Buttermilk and Greens” have been giving the Gillamitea quite a “breeze” in The Republican during the last two weeks, and thinking'that gentlemen have rights as well as the Radies, I hasten to pen down a few thoughts of particular importance from this part, although I am not a skilled writer like unto “Honce” and “Eu/ termilk and Greens,” but Ijfo-ein-didly feel it my duty toelear up some of the mistakes they have made and give you strictly and honestly the plain simple truth of Gillam and its inhabitants. Therefore I will proceed, trusting that you will excuse my awkward way of expressing myself. The teachers’ institute convened at Center school house on Saturday last. All of the teachers were present and enjoyed a good time. Mr. J. F. Antrim and brother, of Keener, were present at our. institute. I noticed in the “Keener items,” last week, that James does his surveying all in Wheatfield township. The writer is somewhat mistaken, as he now surveys a part of Gillam, j. e., the northern part of Uncle Sam McCullough's farm 0. H. Hunt is chain carrier. He prefers that job, thinking he will some day have an interest in the farm.

Miss Mollie Bouk, of Walker township, was in Gillam the 18th, visiting her sisters, Milgia and Vena. Mollie is a firstrate girl and we were all pleased to meet her. Mr. A. A. Jones, of Pulaski county, and C. W. Faris and A. J. Rathfon, two fair lads of Gillam, spent Saturday and Sunday with old friends at Rensselaer. C. W., being much exhausted by the long drive in the afternoon son, concluded to stop at Mrs. Lane’s to rest his tired body anchhave a pleasant chat with ' - not Mrs. Lane. Greens’’ were mistaken in their statement concerning Albert’s buggy. Emma says Albert had purchased a top for his buggy, but the first drive they took, the roads being very rough and the wind unfavorable, they lost the same. If Albert will call at Mr. Posey’s he will find it, but in a very demolished condition. Miss Ida Mann has been the recipient of a new Kimball organ and is taking lessons from Miss Florence Faris.

Quite a number of the Gillam folks attended the strawberry and ice cream festival at Medaryville, on Friday eve, the 17th. All had a pleasant time, enjoyed the supper and also the fishing pool. • • • Wo wish Miss Deselms all the joy and happiness intended for her on her tour to Ohio, but believe she not only intends leaving the state oL Indiana but the single state. If she does not leave the latter she will have a “Querry” in her mind. The teacher is mistaken about Charley** reading in the second reader. It is only the AB C Hass of which he is a member. Laura says she is not so certain about the G. B. arrangement for one “NichoL” Lawyer Douthit is still in G illam and has two more weeks of school, warm weather and good pay. . j For fear of imposing on the public I will pass. June 20.1881. Jaki.