Democratic Sentinel, Volume 12, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 November 1888 — Excursions to the Chicago Fat Stock Show. [ARTICLE]

Excursions to the Chicago Fat Stock Show.

The best is the cheapest! Buy the Eldredge! Mrs. Jas. W. McEwen, agent Samuel Fendig, born m Bavaria, July, 1830, died in Rensselaer, 4th Nov. 1888. Th? remains were taken to Lafayette, Monday, and interred in the Jewish cemetery. Mr. F. was regarded as a good citizen. Mrs. Ellen Ryan, mother of John Ryan, of Barkley township, departed this life in Rensselaer, Thursday night last, mourned by many relatives and friends. A man named Wallace was arrested and jailed Wednesday for assaulting a man named Morris with a knife. Presbyterian Sabbath schoo and morning services will be held in the Free Will Baptist church next Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Spitler are are visiting Mrs. F. B. Learning, their dacghter, at Atica. □A telegram was received Monday by Capt. Burnham and Mrs. M. L. Spitler, announcing the death of their mother L New 1 Hampshire.

On November 12,14, 16, 19, 21 and 23d, the Monon route will sell excursion tickets to Chicago and return, from LaFayette, Frankfort and from all intermediate points, as far north as Hammond, at rate of one and one-third fare —with 50 cents added for admission coupon —good returning five days, including date of sale. On November 22, excursion tickets will be sold from all local points on the Monon route to Chicago and return, at special low rate of one cent per mile each way, the return portion good until Monday following date of sale. The American Fat Stock Show takes place in the Chicago Exposition buildings, commencing November 13th and continuing until November 24th. It will be the largest exhibition of the kind ever held, as the large premiums offered have attracted the attention of the world, and brought representation of celebrated breeders from Canada, England and Scotland. The displays include every known variety of horses, cattle, poultry, dairy products etc., etc. Chicago itself presents many attractions during the Indian summer season. The theatres are all running in varied program, from light comedy to heavy tragedy, or grand opera; the museums, panoramas, and floral shows will give the visitor both instruction and entertainment For particulars call on any agent of Monon route.