Rensselaer Republican, Volume 27, Number 48, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 August 1895 — Colored Camp-Meeting' Coming. [ARTICLE]

Colored Camp-Meeting' Coming.

A colored camp meeting will begin in Thompson’s north grove, at Renssslaer, next Wednesday, Aug. 7th and continue three weeks. It will be under the management of Prof. T. M. Nichols, the well known colored jubillee singer. Two services will be held daily, at 2 and 7 p. m. The services will be conducted by Rev. Mr. Smothers, of Lafayette, vouched for as one of the most eloquent colored preachers in America. Also a genuine colored evangelist, from Africa, who will relate his experiences in the native home of his race. Eleven colored singers will be present. Admission 10 cents. No extra charge for teams.