Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 78, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 June 1898 — The Old Settlers’ Association. [ARTICLE]

The Old Settlers’ Association.

The Directors of the Jasper County Old Settlers’ Association , met at C. E. Mills’ office on Fri- ' day afternoon. It is agreed that a feature of this year’s meeting will be an exhibition of relics, and implements and utensils used by the early settlers, also an exhibit of products of the County. The following additional directors were chosen, David Culp, Hanging Grove Township; George Faris, Gillam; John L. Hershman, Walker; W W. Murray, Barkley; Frank Welsh, Jordan: MichaHalsted, Newton; Ephraim Sayers, Keener; I. D. Dunn, Kankakee; A. Stimson, Wheatfield; Lewis S. Alter, Carpenter; Peter Foulks, Milroy; Newman Snow, Union. The following committees were appointed, On Grounds—Simon Phillips, Shelby Grant and Omar Morlan with power to choose such other assistants as they may need. On Program—Simon P. Thompson, W. R. Nowels and C. E. Mills. On Arrangements Lucius Strong, David Nowels, Jared Benjamin, W. W. Wishard and Lewis S. Alter. On Finance —M. L. Spitler S. P. Thompson and Lucius Strong. The next meeting of the directors will be held on Friday July 8, 1898 at the East Court room, at 2 p. m. All old settlers who would like to attend this meeting are invited. C. E. Mills, Secretary.