Jasper County Democrat, Volume 3, Number 28, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 October 1900 — Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 [ADVERTISEMENT]

4lon. David B. Hill of New York, passed through Rensselaer yesterday on the 9:55 a. m„ train for Chicago. Miss Carrie Starkweather of Wadena, was the guest of her cousin, Mrs. F. E. Babcock, Thursday and yesterday. Twin babies, a boy and a girl, were born to Mrs. and Mr. T. F. Brusnahan of near Parr, Oct. 17. The girl lived but a short time, however. Today’s Rensselaer markets (all top prices): Wheat 65; corn 37; oats 20|; rye 45; One year ago today the prices were, wheat 65; com 29; oats 22; rye 50. Miss Lucinda Monnett, who has been an inmate of Longcliff asylum for a number of years, was brought to Rensselaer last week, where she will make her home with her sister Miss Cordelia. It is thought her mental condition is much improved. Tne county board of election commissioners has been appointed and consists of J. F. Major, county clerk, who by virtue of his office is chairman of the board, and Jonn Eger, democratic appointee, and Jesse E. Wilson, republican appointee.

Anthony Gallagher of Carpenter tp., was in the city Wednesday. Mr. Gallagher is thinking of going down to Jennings county next week on a land prospecting trip. If pleased with the country there he will sell out in Carpenter and locate in Jennings. Hon. Karl Freitag of Michigan City, will address a big democratic meeting of Germans at San Pieire, to-day (Saturday) at 2p. m. The speech will be in German language. Jasper county Germans who can do so are cordially invited to attend the 'meeting. Charles Eckhart Prohibition candidate for governor of Indiana, and C. W. Bone, candidate for congressman for the 10th district be at Rensselaer Oct. 27th speaking at one o’clock p. m. and at night. The Archibald Bros, will sing. The public invited. *

Sunday morning at nine o’clock, Mr. Ross G. Goble and Miss Mae Dart were united in marriage at home of the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. John Sullivan, Rev. C. D. Royse performing the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Goble are at home to their friends on Scott street.

While breaking a colt for Dr. Hartsei Wednesday afternoon, George Wood had the misfortune to become entangled in the long rope halter and was thrown against a post and his left leg broken in three places. The accident will lay the young man up for some time.

Court item in Kentland Enterprise: The application of Court Reporter Walker for a mandate against the County Council of Newton county was changed to White Circuit Court, all the necessary parties appearing thereto ana change of venue from both Court ana county granted.

The Kentland Enterprise, referring to Judge Thompson’s political stumping, says: “The judge has some decided views on the imperialistic question and has no hesitancy in expressing them.” If we remember correctly it was the judge’s imperialistic views and freedom in expressing them that Benton county objected to.

Hundreds of local readers of Sienkiewicz’ novel, “Quo Vadis,” will find interest in Chas. W. Chase’s dramatization of it, which will be given at the Ellis opera house on Monday, Oct. 22. Report says that it nas been playing to crowded houses where, as it will doubtless do here. The cast is said to be very strong and the entire production a lavish and in many respects a beautiful 'example of scenic stagecraft. The religious element of the play is very strong, and the clergy of all denominations are said to have placed their marks of approval upon this play, pronouncing it a great instrument of good, which should be listened to by all classes.