Democratic Sentinel, Volume 3, Number 45, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 December 1879 — Abby Sage Richardson’s Lecture. [ARTICLE]

Abby Sage Richardson’s Lecture.

Tbe lady speaks with faultless elocution, and the words that fall from her lips enchain the attention of the listener and never fail to inspire the enthusiasm of which they are born.— Inter Ocean. I am glad to hear of the success of thy series ot lectures in Boston. How much I enjoyed tli j’readings when here It seems t<> ine tiie perfection of the art. —John G. Whittier. Did space permit, scores of such complimentary opinions of the press could be given. This entertainment will be a rare treat. Do not miss it. Dec. 22, 1879. Doors open at 7:30; lecture to commence at 8:30. ■**♦— F. J. Sears & Sou have opened their store and are now ready fo*- business. They have a magnificent large stock of Furniture, Carpets, Oil Cloths and House Furnishing floods. They extend a eordiul invitation to all to call, examine goods and learn prices. Undertaking a specialty. Married, at the resiileuce of Dr. James Ritchey, on Thursday evening, December 18th, by Rev. Mr. Wood, Mr. Janies F. Watson and Miss Kate L. Ritchey, all of Jasper county. The Standard extends congratulations, and wiaben Frank and his estimable bride happiness aud long life. —The Commercial Bank, of Oxford, wa« opened for business last Monday, with Mr. Zimri Dwiggius, formerly of this place, cashier. The Oxford Tribune, speaking of the new institution, says: “This is an important item to our little city which our business men and the citizens generally will appreciate. Success and long life to the commercial Bank of Oxford.” —Married, at the residence of R. R. Pettit, in Remington, on Wednesday, the 17th instant, by Rev. J. A. Clearwater, Mr. Wm. H. Lege, of this place, and Miss Katie Pettit, of Remington. The numerous friends of the fair bride and generous groom, both in Remington and this place, will unite with us in extending congratulations and offering best wishes for tlicir future welfare. May they live long to enjoy tho blessings that are in store for them. 1 he engineers are now at work surveying various lin'es for the contemplated narrow gauge railroad. The first line run commenced one mile south of Mr. Robertson’s, in Ragle Creek, from thence passing east of Wra. Brown's place, following the lowlands, passing J. Evarts' farm and coming out forty rods southwest of the farm of John Fisher, striking our town on the oast. They are now engaged in making another survey on what is called the Lowell route. This route commences in the middle of the read at P. Cross’ place (south of Lowell) and will run direct, to Crown Point, striking this place near the old brewsry, west of town. A third survey will be made from the vicinity of Lowell, pa-sing Cedar Lake, and thence to Crown Point.—[Crown Point Register.