Democratic Sentinel, Volume 15, Number 3, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 February 1891 — A NOVEL ROAD. [ARTICLE]

A NOVEL ROAD.

twltMrland Proposes a Hanging Highway Over the Mountains. The cantonal authorities of the di» tricts around Mount Pilatus have undei consideration a proposal for the construction of a novel kind of road which has been submitted to them by M. Leonardo Torres of Santander through the central government at Berne. This road would connect the so-called Oberfaaupt, or highest point of Pilatus, with the Klimenshorn. The object would be to make the ascent of the mountain easier on the northern side and to shorten the ascent for tourists coming from Hergiswyl. The difference in level between the two points is setdown at 194 meters; the distance betweea them at 485 meters. The road apparatus (for such it must be called) would consist of six wire cables, quite independent of one anoGjtr, on which sis light pulley wheels w-ili move, and from these wheels a mu ail omnibus capable of carrying eight persons wiP hang. The omnibus will be drajm u—- • rope attached to a steam engine to be placed on the Obefhaupt. near t! s Bellevue hotaL

Rev. Father Diok is visiting relatives in Ohio. An endless variety of embroideries includidg many beautiful Vandyke patterns, Chicago Babgain Stobe. The Turpie vs. Lowe ease resulted in a judgment against Lowe for $35,000. The only place in Rensselaer to buy the world’s best, Cones Bobs Overalls and Pants, also E. Stout’s patent snag proof Rubber boots. Chicago Babgain Stobe. Arthur S. Nowels has aooepted the state agency for the publishing hous of Cobley & Co., of Chicago, with headquarters at Crawfordsville. A great slaughtering sale of Boots and Shoeß and all winter goods to make room for an immense new Spring atook. Chicago Babgain Stobe. Al. J. Kitt, of the Goodland Herald, has bought the Moroooo Courier and will divide his time and attention hereafter between the Herald and Courier. Now, if he will secure oontrol of the Mt, Ayr News, he can monopolize the various localities opposed to Kentland in the county seat agitation. Go in on your musole, old boy. Overooats, cloaks and jackets, last call to close, at one-half price. Chicago Babgain Stoke.

Sam. Moore, of Pleasant Bidge, haß been granted an increase of p nsion. George Hoyes died at his home, a short distance north of Rensselaer, Tuesday morning last, aged about 66 years.— He was an old resident, and held in high esteem by all wlio knew him. Interment Thursday, in the Smith Cemetery, Barkley township. John Reynolds, of Indianapolis, Deputy Grand Master, instituted a Bebeooa ae. gree lodge at t is place Thursday evening of last week, with the following offioers: Noble Grand—Mrs Belle Kerr. Vioe Grand—Miss Mamie Spitler. Secretary—Miss Blanche Loughridge. Treasurer—Miss Grace Vanatta. The charter members are Alfred Collins, J. W. Duvall, 0. B. Steward, J. B. Vanatta, John Kohler, A. Leopold and Jas. F. Antrim. Will meet in Odd Fellows’ Hall on.alternate Friday evenings, and is namedTinkamink Lodge, No. 346, Daughters of Bebecoa.” The institution starts out with a membership of about 50. Advertised letters— John A. Care, W. E. Leming, Miss Rose Near, Miss Ella Bollisou, George Sheepß, Mr. Newton Somsel, Mrs. Liza Towers. Persons calling for letters in thff above list will please say they are advertised. Ed. Rhoades. The national organizer, E. E. Bak#r, is making an effort to effeotthe organization of “The Patriotic Order Sons of America," in Rensselaer, with a prospect of success. The five new aro lights for Rensselaer will be located ae follows: At Ijpe intersection of Division and Washintflon sts., front of Henry Harris’ residence; at inter, section of Susan and Division streets, near the Catholic ohurch; at intersection of Cullen and Angelioa streets, near the Presbyterian and M. E. churches; at intersection of Vanßensselaer and Susan streets, near the F. W. Baptist and Christian ohnrches, and at the intersection of Front and other streets, near residence of G. H. Brown. In all there will be seven arcs and fifty incandescents at a cost of sllO per month. JohnM. Moore, of Barkley, attended the fnneral of his neice, Miss MoCord, at Westvilie, last Sunday.

Edna Delle, only child of Arthur W. and Ella O. Cole, died on Monday morning, February 2, 1891, of scarlet fever, after an illness of over three weeks. Her age was 6 years, 7 months and 4 days. Edna was an unusually bright and promising child, and her ceath is a severe blow to her parents who feel that the joy of their home has gene out forever. “ Savior, while our hearts are bleeding O’er the spoils whioh death hath won, May we in submission bowing Hnmbly say—‘Thy will be done."