Democratic Sentinel, Volume 3, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 May 1879 — Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 [ADVERTISEMENT]

Boy the genuine Singer Sewing Machine of C. B. Stewart. Mechanics will find tools in store at E L. Clark’B. Grant is coming at the rate of sixty 8 miles a day. Spades, hoes, shovels, rakes, etc., at E. L. Clark’s. Pro! John Wise, the aeronaut, proposes a balloon expedition to the North Pole. Orwin’s is the place to buy fine Gold and Silver Watches—key and stem winders. Catt & Smoot have sold their Gro eery establishment to A. Leopold. Charley Platt is now in charge. Sheriff Robinson sports a fine Gold Watch and Chain. He bought at Orwin’s. “What a Valuable Book!” is the exclamation of everybody on seeing the “Pictorial History of the World.” The Rockford Watch is the Boss Watch for the money in the U. S. If you don’t believe it, ask Will Erwin, O. B. Mclntire, Esau Hart and a number other Remingtonians were in Rensselaer Tuesday. Call and see the American Pedimeter. It will keep a record of the distance you walk in a day. Something new, at uuwia s. Barbers wear slippers because they will not dye with their boots on.— New Orleans Picayune. Hats and Caps in abundance and of the very latest styles, for men and boys, at Willey & Sigler’s. Those contemplating building will do well to examine goods and ascertain prices, at he hardware store of E. L. Clark, before going elsewhere. M. L. Washburn, of Star City, Pulaski county, was here over Sunday visiting his son, Dr. Washburn. Mr. Washb jrn settled in Pulaski county in 1838. He was a member of the first grand jury of the county, and was.a County Commissioner for years. He is a living witness of its growth and prosperity. Orwin will sell Elgin Watches 10 per cent, cheaper than any firm in Jasper or adjoining counties. Give him a cull before purchasing elsewhere. Willey & Sigler have the largest and best assortment of summer boots and shees, for men, ladies, misses, boys aud to be found in the county. J. W. Duvall and wife went to Indianapolis, Monday, and returned on Thursday evening. While in the city Air. D. purchased several new “rigs” his livery. The Narrow Gauge Clothing House is securing a profitable trade, "sunall profits and quick returns,” Is the mono.

The stem-winding Nickel-case Watches, sold at Orwin s, are the boss little timers for the money. So says Sheibv Grant, Superint mdent of the County Farm. The consolation to be drawn out of the election in Cleveland ts that the democratic candidate for mayor received 4,0U0 more votes than did the democratic candidate for congress last year. Doc. Wirt, dentist, is occupying room with Ira W. Yeoman, Esq,., over Narrow Gauge Store, where he will be glad to meet all requiring his professional services. Wiliev & Sigler have Just opened out a new invoice of Summer Cloth ing for men and boys’ wear, which will be sold at the very lowest possible price, Call and examine. Dr. James Ritchey, will start for Indianapolis next Monday to enter upon the duties of U. S. Grand Juror; David Gray aud James S. Wigmore, petit jurors at May term, United States Court, will leave for Indianapolis about next Wednesday. Miss Lilley Boroughs reports a splendid business in the millinery department, at Wiliev & Sigler’s store. Call and examine her stock. It is complete in assortment, and will be sold at the lowest price. For pure drugs and medicines, the best of paints, oils and dyes, the most extensive, handsomest and cheapest wall paper, stationery, toilet articles, books, etc . etc., everybody goes to Willis J. lines’.

A Mianus, Conn., minister, while marrying a couple recently, is reported to have been rather disconcerted on asking the bridegroom if he was willing to take the young lady for his wedded wife, by his scratching his head and sayipg, • les. I’m willing, but I’d much sight rather have her sister,” Mrs. Rothrock, at Fendig’s store, is now prepared to furnish hats and bonnets, all styles, trimmed and untrimmed, and all kinds of millinery goods, cheap for cash. Goods entirely new. No old stock on hand.— Ladies respectfully invited to cah. It costs you nothing io find out if Ludd Hopkins sells good Goods cheaper than other houses. We have one price for everybody. We will now offer our entire stock at prices that must win. A fine lot es Dress Goods, Prints, and White and Printed Piques just received. A Serious Accident. -Wednesday afternoon of last week while Jay Hopkins, living four miles north of town, was capping a shell for his breechloading shot gun, one of them exploded. The charge of shot struck in the window, but the brass shell flew back and struck Mr. Hopkins on the nose, splitting it open and par tially burying itself in the cavity of the same. The bleeding was profuse for several hours, but was finally checked. His physician, Dr. Wash burn, reports him doing as well as could be expected. Just before going to press we learn that the wound resulted fatally to day