Democratic Sentinel, Volume 1, Number 24, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 July 1877 — Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 [ADVERTISEMENT]

The Democratic Sentinel. FRIDAY JULY 27. 1877.

Butter 12 cents per lb. Eggs 8 cents per dozen. Clear side cebts pet lb. Bacon and Hams 12 J to 15. Shoulders 10 to 12. Potatoes $1 20 per bushel, Green apples 50 to 75. Beans $2 to $2 40 per bushel. Flour (winter wheat) $2 00 to $2 GO per quarter bbl. Ice-cold Lemonade at H. Percupile’s. Go to R. H. Purcupile’s to get nice and cheap confectioneries. Balloon Ascension at the Sh<sw^ Doc. Loughridge is making repairs to his office. The Great New York Circus will be in Rensselaer, one week from next Tuesday. The prospects for a good corn crop in Jasper county are very promising. 200,000 Brick for SALF ! Arplyto F. J. Sears & Co. Ronsselaer, Ind. July 27.1877. R. H. Purcupile, can sell you the best brands of Tobacco and Cigars, sold in this market. Remember the corner room, opposite the Bank. On every haud we are cheered with the announcement that the harvest promises an abundant yield to the husbandmen, So mote it be. On to-morrow Billv Pyles will make the celebrated Boston.CrystaliZed Ice Cream. Something new. Call at Kannal’s Parlors and try It. Don’t forget to call in at R. H. Purcupile’s New Store and buy one of those “Verbena” cigars, the best in the market, also the No. 1, both of which I have the exclusive sale of. The Messrs. Hopkins inform us that the wheat now being received at their Mill, in this place, has never been excelled in quality. To All Whom It May Concern. I will dress machine guards, from 3to dollars per set: set4new shoe's for $1.20. Fit and set 4 old shoes for 00 cents, other Work in proportion. Strictly for Cash. Samp Erwin. The brick work on Charlie Starr’s business block, commenced last Monday. I will furnish Pic-Nics, Festivals ahd Parties with Confectioneries at the lowest living prices-. Those wishing confectioneries don’t forgot to call on me, at Leopold’s corner, opposite the Bank. R. H. Purcupile, Joe Cowditi, jr., is visiting relatives and friends in White and Carroll counties. TO ALL PERSONS GREETING. I, R. H. Purcupile upon oath do “Solemnly Swear” to sell Cigars, Tobacco, Confectioneries, Fancy Groceries and other goods in my line as cheap as any other houso in Town. Give me a call. Leopold’s corner opposite the Bank. Our old Democratic friend, Jonathan Fox, of White county, made us a short visit yesterday. Park. Wiley, of Barkley township, and John Komaiue, of Pilot Grove, will pleace accept our thanks for nice potatoes and other vegetables. Newburgh. 0., June 8,1876. Mr. Lawson. —My Dear Sir:—l have been a great sufferer from Nervous Headache for twonty years or more; and I feel called upon to acknowledge to you the relief I received from the use of your “Curative,” which surpasses any remedy I have ever used. It affords me great pleasure to recommend it to the public. Yours with respect, JOSEPH TURNED. W. J. Imes, Agent, Rensselaer, A Card. The undersigned, at the request of the farnly, begs leaye to thank the citizens, Baud and Choir, of Rensselaer, for their sympathy, and the respect shown on the occasion of the burial of my father. WM. B. AUSTIN. In two weeks more the Democratic Sentinel will haye reached its first half-year. Our list is increasing every week. We are satisfied with the encouragement received,

OBITUARY 4 John M. Austin died at the residence of his son-in-law, Dr. S.L. Ensminger, in Crawfordsville, Ind., Saturday, July 21st, 1877, at 8:30 p. m. Born in Harrison county, Kentucky, August 12th, 1823; moved with his parents to Montgomery county, Indiana, in 1828; and in 1857 came to Rensselaer, where he resided to the. date of his death. On March 28th, 1847, at Independence, Warren county, Indiana, he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Webb, who survives him. Of five children, three are living. His sickness, ayear or more in duration, was borne with patience and resignation. Funeral services were conducted at the residence of Dr. Ensminger, in Crawfordsville, on July 22d, at 4:30 p. m., by Rev. Mr. Stratton of the 2d Presbyterian Church of that city. Mr. Austin was held in high estimation by all who knew him. His remains were met between this point and Francesville, on Monday evening, by a numbr of citizens, and escorted to the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Ludd Hopkins. On Tuesday, what remained of John M. Austin was followed to Weston Cemetery by a large concourse of citizens and sympathizing friends and committed to mother earth, Rev. Thos. Vanseroy, of the M. E. Church, officiating. As a token of respect, many of the business houses were closed while the funeral services were in progress. (Giawfordsville papers please copy.)