Rensselaer Republican, Volume 27, Number 14, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 November 1894 — FROM KNIMAN. [ARTICLE]

FROM KNIMAN.

The Young Peoples’ Beading Circle Entertainment given at this place, last Saturday evening was a most enjoyable occasion, and as to finance, one of the best if not the best ever held in the county. The play entitled, “Dr. Baxter’s Great Invention, or Old Maids Made New,” given by L. H. Hamilton teacher, assisted by several of the Kniman young people was heartily enjoyed by a crowded house. After the play, thirty-five fine large boxes, crowded full of chicken, pie, cake etc. were sold as fast as the auctioneer, John O’Connor, could land them out. Next came the voting for the most popular girl present. The names of eight different girls were offered Miss Anna Grube, of Stoutsberg was the successful candidate receiving 619 votes, costing one cent each, amounting therefore to 16 19. The second one iu the race was Miss Maggie McGlinn, of Kniman, who received 581 votes, amounting to $5 81. The total amount cleared from the entertainment was $37.00. The Kniman teacher end pupils are surely to be congratulated.