Democratic Sentinel, Volume 16, Number 46, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 December 1892 — POINTS PICKED UP. [ARTICLE]

POINTS PICKED UP.

An Englishman who recently visited Boston professed to be surprised by the fact that the men there use ice-water In shaving. Under the new tariff in France the Frenchmen must pay double the price they have formerly been charged for their vin ordinaire and their beer. The latest victim of the whipping, post in Delaware chewed tobacco.while the sheriff was wielding the oat, and left the post with a broad grin on his face. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs, as a solution of the present difficulties, has recommended an allotment oi laada in severalty for the Utes in Colorado. The health officer of Philadelphia has been directed to prosecute 130 clergymen for a fine of $lO for each of 412 marriages that they neglected to report.

1 4 Rev. 1.1. Gorby has postponed his f&rewell sermon to Sunday, December 4th. It is hoped that there may be a full attendance at this service. December term Commissioners’ court will begin next Monday. G. K. Hollingsworth has under serious consideration removal to Chicago. Haus, the baker, is visiting his mother at Batavia, N. Y. A seriet of meetings wil ’ commence at the Church of God next Sunday. All aie invited. T. J. Sayler is improving bis residence property on Front st. The latest and prettiest song now being sung on the stage, is entitled “The Indian Summer Time.” It is by the popular author, Will L. Thompson, of East Liverpool, Ohio. The price is 40 cents, lend the author half price, and you will receive a copy. A son of Peter Herdeman, a short distance west of town, fell from a hay mow, Saturday! breaking his collar bone. Dr. Wash • bui n has the case in hand. The Hamilton-Marvin Comedy Company are filling a week’s en - gagement at tin Opera House, Rensselaer, to delighted audiences. Lt is a good troupe and deserves good patronage Saturday afternoon, at 2 o’clock’ the Hamiltoc-Marvin comedy company will give a matinee at which “Rip Van Winkle” will be presented. “Natural Gas,” Saturday night. We understand that Joe Paxton has disposed of his handsome residence property, Rensselaer, to • Mrs. 801 l Parker. Henry I. Adams died at his home in Rensselaer, Iriday morning, November 25th, aged 54 yrs, 8 months and 6 days. Interment in Welsh cemetery, Jorian township, following Sunday.' A rate war is now being indulged in bv the Monon and Pennsylvania railroads. Spencer Vick, of Chicago, is visiting his parents at this place. Uncle Charley Rhoades wil 1 soon move his harness business into the building now occupied by Marsh Warner. Cia ke, the new jeweler, is now prepared to receive ) atrous. He has opened out an extensive and handsome stock ot clocks, watches, jewelry, silverware, etc., etc. Wilson Shaeffer will offer at public sale, at his residence in Newton township, five miles west ot Rensselaer, Jasper county, Irfdiana, on Wednesday. December 7, 1892, commencing at 10 o clock, a. m„ 5 horses and colts, 2 brood mares, 6 cows, some of them springing, 14 head of steers and heifers, 7 hogs, 1 top buggy, farming implements, e'c. 12 months credit on all sums of $5 and purchaser giving bankable not© without int?rest if paid at maturity, beaming 8 psr cent, interest from date if not paid when due. Under 15 t. be cash in hand.