Democratic Sentinel, Volume 3, Number 27, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 August 1879 — Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 [ADVERTISEMENT]

Peter Foulks threshed 322 bushels of wheat from twelve acres. Did any deadbeat ever represent the Union on excursions occurring heretofore? *Cabum” —The boss sc. Cigart—at the Bakery and Restaurant Of F. G. Henkle & Co. Just received, 5,000 cigars, pure Havanna fillers, at the Restaurant of F. G. Henkle & Co. C. D. Stackhouse & Son have a number of Red Jersey Boars which they will sell at from $6 to $lO each. The Blue Ribbon Organization hold its regular meeting to-morrow evening, at the M. E. Cnurch. Let all attend. All persons wanting furniture repaired, carpenter work in general, and saw filing, can be accommodated by calling on T. P, Wright. Noble J. York, Nat. Reeves and a couple other gentlemen were thrown out. of a wagon last Saturday, and slightly “shuck” up. Those contemplating building will do well to examine goods and ascertain prices, at he hardware store of E. L. Clark, before going elsewhere. The wife of Mr. Samuel Rodgers died yesterday, of consumption, aged about 23 years. Sympathizing friends attended the funeral to-day.

—The narrow gauge bridge over the Wabash will be ready for trains to pass over inside of two weeks. Workmen are now engaged on the third span of the bridge and are pushing the work to speedy cpmpletion. —[Monticello Herald. Dr. R. Y. Martin, of this place, has been appointed representative of this district to the State Medical Society. Of many physicians here he is the only member of that society, together with the Joint County Medina] Society. Our old friend, R. R. Pettit, Esq., of Remington, was in town yesterday. He had with him his celebrated horse, Abdallah, jr., said to be one of the best stallions in the State, and his appearance does not belie what is claimed for him. A Green Ribbon Club has been organized at Monticello. The members pledge themselves to abstain from the use of intoxicating liquors as a beverage for the period of one year. There will be a called meeting of the Directors of the Jasper County Agricultural Society,Monday,August 18, 1876, at 10 A. M., for the purpose of determining whether the society will hold a fair this season. Let all attend. W. K. Pakison, Pres’t. Ezra L. Clark is established in the Nowels building with an extensive and entirely new stock of hardware, of all kinds, tinware, iable and pocket cuttlery, etc., etc. 4 to which he respectfully invites the attention of the public.

The big steer r-'ised by the’Lowe Brothers, of Motion township, 'White county, said to be the largest in the world, will bo on exhibition at the Tippecano County fair. At the same time and place the smallest known steer will also be on hand, when comparisons can be made. Enumeration of children in the different departments of the Rensselaer Hublic Schools: In High School, G. W. Allen, teacher 86 Grammar School, Eva Halstead, teacher, - - 85 Intermediate, Candace Boroughs, teacher, 76 Primary B, Miss Martha Benjamin, teacher, - - - 61 Primary A, Miss Celia Wilkinson, teacher, - - - 81

Elections will be held a’ong the line of the lndiauapolis, Delphi and Chicago (narrow gauge) railroad between Delphi and the line of this (Marion) county on tbe 19th of the present month, for the purpose of voting aid to said road. This road is now completed from Rensselaer to Delphi, a distance of forty-two miles, and we are informed doing a large local business. Measures are now being taken to push its completion through to Indianapolis at the earliest date possible. —[lndianapolis Journal.

—At a meeting of the singers of Rensselaer, Wednesday evening, Aug. 13th, a society called the Rensselaer Musical Association was organized, the object of which being to promote the interest in singing generally and to be ready to assist on any occasion, and more especially to assist in the temperance work. The officers elected were: President, Zimri Dwiggins; Vice President, J. P. Warner; Secretary, J. V. W. Kirk; Conductor, Ira Kingsbury; Organist, C. P. Hopkins. All lovers of music are requested to attend the meeting Tuesday evening next.

Abundance of good and palateable diet, and close attention to the wants of guests, at reasonable rates, is the motto of Rafe Hopkins, at the Austin House. A large stock of dried and canned Fruits, at C. C. Starr’s among which can be found choice California fruits, such as Apricots, Peach and Green Gage Plums. I have a food bull, two years old, which I will sell for cash or on time at a very reasonable price. Call and see him and be satisfied. Wm. E. Moore, Hanging Grove Township. O. B. Mein tire, Banker and Real Estate Agent, Remington, has several choice and desirable town and country properties to dispose of on reasonable terms. He offers great bargains. Now that harvest is over and the golden grain is being marketed, farmers who were accommodated by the undersigned during the busy season will please xemember the kindness shown them and act accordingly. S. Erwin & Son.