Rensselaer Republican, Volume 20, Number 45, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 July 1888 — The Celebration at Comers's Grove. [ARTICLE]

The Celebration at Comers's Grove.

The jolly place and the jolly crowd were there,Rut to the ladies with the white dresses, the jolly clay was absent. The clerk of the weather appeared early in the morning and showed his authority by placing a rainbow across the sky, but, notwithstanding his repeated warnings and mutierings the people began to pour in, in all seres of conveyances, until the grove was lined with them. After reading the Declaration and some singing, a bountiful dinner was spread. In the afternoon R, W. Marshall made two attempts to speak, but each time the rain proved top many for him; the third time was the charm and he got there in good shape. Next came J. E. Alter, with his Dutehmanship, which was equal to the occasion. The singing VSLs good considering the absence of the organ, which was due to the enclemeney of the weather. The game of base ball was closely contested between the Blackford and the Fair Oaks boys One of the exciting features was a free for all foot-race,NelsMcGinnis carried off first money and Frank ,Robinsoß.”seeond. At night came on a second edition of Noah’s flood and the Bowery dance came to grief. ***