Democratic Sentinel, Volume 5, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 April 1881 — Union Township Items, [ARTICLE]

Union Township Items,

Health generally good. Large number of poor oattle in Union this spring. Most ot the spring schools have commenced. Ducks and geese scarcest ever known for the time of year. A four and one-haif mile ditch is to be made in Union this summersaid it will be the largest ever made in the county. Chatty Sayers, Jennie Gant and David Shields will teach their home schools this spring. Eider Miller will preach in Union on the second Sunday in May at Gant’s school house, 3 o.clock p. m., and Harrington’s school house at early candle light. Mr. Samuel Jones, of Huntington county, intends moving to Union this spring. Sam is a staunch Democrat and a reliable man. We welcome him. A couple young men of Union went to see their sweethearts one Sunday evening, recently, and after a pleasant chat started to return home: they found their saddles on wrong end before, and accused the girls. Some mischievous boys did it; the writer of these items witnessed the transaction.

In looking over a back number of the Republican we found that Walker township laid claim to the largest pupil in the county. In Union she finds a rival. We can boast of one 16 years old weighing 205 lbs. Mrs. Jno. N. McColly is slowly recovering from illness, and Mrs. B. W. Harrington is also on the mend. Mr. John Shields had a valuable three-year-old steer killed by lightning last Monday, which makes 15 lost in that way in live years, GRAPE ISLAND. April 26,1881. Nice weather. Wheat looks well. Again we have the pleasure of hearing the jingle of cow bells in the marshes. Farmers have commenced plowing for corn. Willis McColly is building a new fence. Widow Greenfield and daughters are again with us. They are living on the old farm. Mi. Hays has moved into the hous6 vacated by Ed. Smith. & The teachers of Union township schools, summer term, are the two Misses McDonald, Chattie Sayers David W. Shields, George Antrim and Jennie Gant. Mr. Thomas Davisson is doing a thriving business in the Grocery line at Alters’ Mill. Tom is a good fellow and deserves patronage. REPORTER. Benton Review: Uncle George Major, our Senator, must be remembered with thanks for his vote and influence in securing the passage of the bill which brought bacit to Benton county a reimbursement for expenses in th« McColleugh case. Uncle George has been a faithful public servant. Benton Review: His Honor Judge Edwin Hammond is dispatching business in his usual brisk style, Tho? a Democrat we would be pleased to see him promoted to a higher position. He deserves it. Benton Review: Benton county obtained through the Legislature $973. to remunerate her for expenses in the MeGollough murder trial. Simon P. Thompson fought a valiant fight in this respect and is entitled to much credit. Always praise the bridge that carries you safe over.

Burt. Hutson has a three-legged chicken. R. R. Pettit, of Remington, was in town Monday. W. R. Harvey, Esq., of Monticello, was in town Wednesday. Uncle John Makeever’s new barn is approaching completion. The Jasper County Board of Education will be in session next Monday. Doc. Kelley, dentist, was professionally engaged in Newton county Tuesday. Mart. E. Baylor is now commercial traveller for a Chicago boot and shoe house. F. L. Cotton and lady went to Michigan this week, Mr. C. went in the interest of lumber. The Remington Lodge A. O. U. W. recently initiated thirty-five mem bers at one meeting. Tom Hiner is acting ass’t sup’t on the C. & I, Air-Line. A promotion worthily bestowed. A full stock of Groceries just received, and will be sold at bottom prices, at R. Fendig’s. Henry Lewis and Mary Mainbrook were married, Tuesday morning, at the Catholic Church.

John B. Harbolfe, of Monticello contractor for the Makeever hotel’ came over Wednesday evening. New dry goods,'large assortment, just received, and will be sold at the very lowest prices by R. Fendig. Mrs. Hopkins will vacate the Aus tin house nextjweck, and WileDuvali we understand will become landlord. F. R, Donnelly, of Remington has the contract for renovating, kaisomining and graining the court house. Those who would plant trees should do so soon, as the season is advanc ing. And procure them ©f Mr. Coen, at the Rensselaer Nursery. Spring and summer clothing, extensive assortment, will sell at 2ft per cent less than ever sold in Rensselaer, jukt received aci'endig’s, Mr. ri, B. Smith made a flying visit to Logansgprt last week, as he says* to see his mother. She is a bright lass of sweet eighteen. Oh, Hal. I bought my boots and shoe* cheap, and propose [to give my cus tomers the full benefit of low prices. Come and see. R. Fendig. R. H. Dwiggins will lecture in the Presbyterian church next Sunday.— Republican. Not correct. He is announced for the Christian church at that time. 500 men are wanted to work on the Chicago and Indianapolis Air Line Railway. Wages—sl 50 per day.— Apply to foremen on works at points* on line of Railway. The old-time supper will be held next Tuesday evening in the storeroom recently vacated by J.L Purcupile & Co. Supper for one, 25 ots,, for each couple, 35 cents. Mr. Harvey Grant spent a few days this week in Rensselaer. He is very much pleased with his new home, and reports the wheat crop looking splendid—much better than last year.

It has been suggested that it would be policy for the brakemen on the C & I. Air-Lino RR. to wear badges, and that the Rensselaer girls refrain from throwing kisses at the conductor

J. W. Lock and Robert Shearer returned to Remington, from France, Wednesday, bringing with them four of the celebrated Percheron horses. Two dapple grays, ome roan and one bay. An arrangement has been made with the New Albany company to operate tbo I. & C. from this place to Bradfoid, temporarily. On and after next Monday trains will loavo here at 10:45 a. m., and arrive at 6:05 p. m. Ralph Fendig has just received the largest and best selected stock of goods ever opened out in Rensselaer. He invites an examination of his dry goods, dress goods, clothing boots and shoes, groceries, and will take pleasure in showing them. Bo sure and give him a call.

We copy ihe following from the “Western Spoxtsman anc Live Stock News”: HORSE BREEDING IN INDIANA.