Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 21, Number 104, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 September 1900 — The Old Settlers’ Meeting. [ARTICLE]

The Old Settlers’ Meeting.

The first session of the annual old settlers’ meeting, began at 1:30 p. m. Friday, with a rather small attendance, but which increased very considerably later on. The exercises opened by several pieces of band music, song America. prayer by Rev. A. G. Farmer. Judge S. P. Thompson, president of the Association then gave the welcoming address, after which came Col. E, P. Hamtrfond’s address, on “Jasper’s part in the Rebellion..” Mrs. Josephine Kenton spoke on “Early Recollections.” Lucius Strong on “Changes since 1857.” A. Leopold, oE Rensselaer, gave several selections on the accordian. John D. Sink, of Rose Lawn, Republican candidate for Prosecuting Attorney gave an address on “The future of the Kankakee Valley.” His opponent, A. D. Babcock of Goodland, Democratic candidate for the same office spoke on subject, “Good Citizenship.”