Rensselaer Republican, Volume 15, Number 50, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 August 1883 — GILLAM ITEMS. [ARTICLE]

GILLAM ITEMS.

Weather pleasant. Health is generally good. The farmers are busily engaged in their hay harvest at present. Mr. Alfred Robinson has returned from Valparaiso, where he has been attending school. Miss Fronia Dummond, from Lowell, is visiting friends at this place. The Normalites gave an entertainment Friday evening, which was very good. It consisted of literary work and music, both vocal and instrumental. Miss Nettie Hamilton, is still at San Pierre. Dr. VandeWalker, preached at Center Sohool House, Sunday at 3 p. m. There was quite a large attendence, all were well entertained by a very interesting and instructive sermon. We understand that several of our young folks are going to leave us for a short time. Miss L. E. Rathfon, Miss Emma Robinson and Mr. Elmer Rathfon, are expecting to attend school at the State Normal during the next school year. Miss Anna Deselmes is going to Arkansas, where she expects to devote her time to the good cause of education. May they all be crowned with success, is the wish of their many friends. There will be a basket meeting held at Independence Chapel the last Saturday and Sunday in this month. All are cordially invited to attend, and bring your baskets well filled. Quite a number of the advanced pupils and teachers of Gillam are expected to attend the County Institute. All are anticipating a good time.

LONE STAR.