Democratic Sentinel, Volume 17, Number 18, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 May 1893 — A PECULIAR PENSION RULING. [ARTICLE]

A PECULIAR PENSION RULING.

COMMENCEMENT {(EXERCISES. The graduating exercises of the pupils completing the course of study in the common schools of Jasper county will be held as follows: Wheatfield and Kankakee Townships. —At Dunnville, Saturday evening, May 20th. Ten graduates. Union Township.—At Rose Bud Chap d, Friday evening, May 26th. Two graduates. Marion, Newton and Jordan Townships.— At the Saylerville school house, in Newton township, Saturday evening, May 27th.— Eleven graduates, Gillam Township.— At Independence Chapel, Saturday evening, June 3d. Six graduates. Exercises will begin promptly at eight o’clock. All persons interested in school work are invited to be present, J. F. Warren, Co Sup’t.

There will be preaching at the F. W. Baptist church next Sunday—morning and evening. Miss Edith Marshall is teaching in the Joliet (Ill.) city schools. “Out of the Harbor, Into the Sea.” — Eleventh Annual commencement Rensselaer High School, Opera House, Thursday evening, beginning promptly at 8 o’clock. The graduates and their subjects will be: Miss Effie L. Cowden, salutatorian, subject of essay, “Black the Heels of Your Boots.” Fred. S. Tyler, subject, “Tin Unity of Nations.” Flora E. Harris, “Weaving a Life.” Cha e Kelley, “Mother’s Apron Sti inge.” Maude Irwin, “The World's Fair.” Frank Hoover, “School ior Scat dal ” Daisy Warner, “Class History.” B. F. Coen, valedictorian, “Immigration . The exerckes will be interspersed with vocal and instrumental music. An admission fee—ls cents for reserved seats, an 10 cents for all others —will bt charged, 'he proceeds to be devoted to the High School Library. Tickets on sale at Long’s drug store, Wednesday morning preceding commencement.

Alfred Thompson is another member from Jasper County of the Advisory Council of the World’s Congress Auxiliary, on Farm Culture and Cereal Industry, and a member of the World’s Agricultural Congress. The Congress will meet in the new Art Insrtuie building, od the Lake Front, Chicago, Oct. 16th, and continues one week. Hon. 8. W. Allerton, of Chicago, is chairman. Any of our farmer readers who may desire*to attend the, Congress, will do well to secure a card of introduction to Mr. Allerton, from Mr. Thompson or oneof«the other members{of the Advisory Council fiom this coun t . The caid will be cf great advantage to the Bolder in attending the congress. Albert Fendig, Brunswick, Ga., is visiting his parents and friends in Rensselaer. Peter Giver has returned from Caliiornia. Dr. Deming now occupies the O A. Ball property, Weston’s addition. A valuahle young driving horse belonging to M. L. Spitler was killed by the cars Sunday night. F. M. Parker is engaged in excavating the cellar for his new residence. A fine new bjv at the home of station agent Gwin, Monticello. L. W. Henkle and son, L. W. jr,’ returned from Californ a, Friday evening. A. other son, -Harvey, remained in the golden state. Work has oommenced on (he new residenoe of Dr. Horton. We uodastand the new mill o' Nowels & Son will commence operations the last of next week Rev. A. M. Simon ton has been secured as pastor of the F. W. Baptist church.

Rev. Abraham Moorhatoh, a native of Persia, will conduct services at the Presbyterian church next Sunday— morning and ever* ning. On M nday evening he will lecture n the manuers and customs of I s ratiye and. The lac laureate address before the 8 ior Class of the High school will be given by Dr. H. A. Gobin, of DePauw University. The exercises will be heldgat the M. E. church nuxt Suuday afternoon, May 21st at 3 o’clook. All are cordially i vited to attend. Congressman Hammond has procured the appointment of Dr. J. H. Honan, of Delphi, (brother of E. P. Honan, of this place) as cnief of the Bureau of Animal Industry, at Hammond. A daughter at IK. Yeoman’s iast Friday. Michael Snyder am wife, Columbus, Ohio, are visi. ng relatives and friends in thi vicinity and looking after property interests. Tde annual district convention of the Chrisjtiau Endeavor Society will be held in Rensselaer Tuesday and Wednesday, June 6th and 7th. Delegates will be present from Porter, Lake, Newton, Jasper and Starke counties.

Grand vocal and instrumental concert, for the benefit ot the Catholic church, at the Opera House, Wednesday evening, May 31st, at 8 o’clock. Mrs. Emernld Aldrich and two young ladies were thrown cut of a buggy Sunday, by the runaway team. Mrs. A. was somewhat out and bruised. Her companions escaped without injury. Record* Hunt is at the bedside of his mot) >r, who is seriously ill at her home in Gillam township. Mrs. Mary, wife of Charles Rhoades, after a long illness, departed this ’ ife, Thursday, May 18th, 1893, s -id 78 years, 6 moa. ind 14 daj , A large circle of relatives ai [ frieads are left to mourn. Rev. Can >bell will conduct the fune-al se. vices at the M. E. onurch, Sunday, May 21, 1893. Advertised letters — Miss Lizzie Clark, I B. Mc d Milieu, Jos. Rapp, Fra k Thurston, Mrs. .Charms Youu . Persons calling fori* tersinthe above list will please y they are advertised. Ed. xihoades.