Jasper Republican, Volume 1, Number 3, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 October 1874 — Change of Appointments. [ARTICLE]

Change of Appointments.

Election one week from next Tuesday- — ■»»— Calkins and Raymond next Friday. A nice shower fell In this vicinity, last Friday night and Satnrday. The stovepipe aeasen is at hand—the time for testing the average Christian mind. Mr. Karraer has our thanks for a South Fend paper. James Spencer and A. Hartman, of Remington, gave us a call Tuesday. A. J. Chambers, of Jndiannapolis, called at the Republic*.. office Tuesday. A velocipede made its appearance on the atreets of Rensselaer, Tuesday evening. Potatoes ar.e selling at §1 per bushel in this place, and are very scarce at that price. B. H. Patton and T. J. Hollett, of Remington, were in town last Sunday. Calkinc and Ilaymond will speak in Rensselaer on the 9th. “VVm. B. Price Republican Candidate for Commissioner from the 3d district, gave the Republican office a call last Monday. ■ ■ —» 1 Fanners and others, don’t forget that you can get Fruit Trees at the Rensselaer Nursery this fall and next spring. A. W. Bingrnan and lady started for Southern Illinois. last Tuesday, for a four or five weeks visit. The Hon. Anton Wolcott, of White county, passed through tvwn, Tuesday evening, last. J. H. Wood, Hardware dealer, has a handsome, new sign. Painted by Jack Warner.

We understand that Mr. Jonathan Peacock ia a candidate for Trustee of Marion township. Silas L.Swaia. will sell forty-five head of csttle, one-half mile north of Rensselaer, on the 3d instant. The institute closes to-day—the intelligence of Jasper county wilt soon be scattered to the four winds. “Ryma’s communication was received to late for publication this week. Will appear in our next. Prof. Bell, editor of the Indiana School Journal, delivered an interesting lecture on “Growth or Devclopement,” in the court* house, last Tuesday evening. Mr. Cols, principal of the Remington Schools, paid ns a visit Wednesday. He informed ns that the schools in Remington will oommence next Monday. There will be preaching at the M E. Church next Sunday, Oct. 4th, at 10 ;30 a. m and at 7p. m. by Picv. R M. Brooks. All are invited to attend. It is a common report on the streets of Vali araiso, that a silver mine has been discovered very recently, in the public square, and ia being worked privately by night. 2a it not a significant fact that the independent organ of last week made a general drive at the only county offi.'ers who are opposed by democratic candidates ? Prof. Brown delivered a scientific lecture on '‘Life and iU Relation to matter,” ia the court-house, last Wednesday evening. And last evening, at the same place, an able lectors, on the old subject—“ Temperance.” The funeral services of William A., litle son of Thos. G. and Martha J. Willey, were beld in the Christian Church last Sunday «ft moon, and conducted by Elder D. T. Halstead. Public Auction on the first Saturday of each month in tho town of Remington, by L. Riley, commencing at 1 o’clock P. M. Bring on your property by tho piece or by the lot. If we had a few more good sidewalks like those of brick on the north g ! de of Washington street, it would add greatly to tho appearanco of our little city, besides, being much more convenient. Simon P. Thompson will speak at Burns’ School-house, Friday, Oct. 2d at 7 P. M. Gillam Centre school-house, Thursday, Oct. Bth, at 7P. M. Egypt school-house, Monday, Oct. 12th, at 7 P. M. The institute is now in progress with a full attendance. The exercises are varied and interesting, interspersed with “music by the committee,” A full repost of the institute will appear in our next week’s issne.

The fire-alarm yesterday, was the result of a little fire which caught in the house of Mr. D. T. Halstead, and which was extinguished with but slight damage, before the arrival of the “fire company.” On Wednesday evening, after the lecture was over, a small portion of the audience repaired to Spitler’s hall, and, to the music of the “Fiddle,” spent a few pleasant hours in “tripping the light fantastic toe.” “Only that and nothing more.” Mr. B. F. Underwood, of Boston, so gay the bills, will lectnfe in the court, house, to-night, to-morrow night and Sunday night, October 2nd, 3d and 4th. on religious and scientific subjects. Admission free. We bespeak for him a good attendance. It is reported that the Republican will “blow out” after the election, that it is merely a campaign paper, &c. But such reports as these are malicious falsehoods < We have “come to stay” just as long as we can get the “wherewith” to boy bread and clothes ; and, to judge the future by the past two weeks, it will be years hence before we “pull up ’•take'*” in Renrselner.

Winamac, Sep. 4,1874. To the Editor of the LaPortc Herald. On accoont of the arrangement for a joint diaecussion between my competitor and myself, a change in my appointments, as heretofore made, becomes necessary. I have therefore made the following list: Michigan City, Oct. 2, 2 P. M. Monticello, “ 3, Delphi, u 5, Valparaiso, “ 6, “ Clown Point, “ 7, •“ Winamac, “ 8, “ Rensselaer, “ 9, “ Kentland, “ 10, “ Sonthßend, “ 12, 7} p. m. Republican papers of the district will please copy. In haste, W. H. Calkins. Al. J. Ritt, of Rochester, on Wednesday last returned from Remington, this State, whither he has been looking up a site for a newspaper. Several citizens of Remington had sent an invitation asking hint to visit the place; he did so and met with surprising success. He was promised their undivided support; also guaranteed S7OO worth of advertising the first year. We would be glad to hear of his engaging in such a promising enterprise, but will say that if he should leave, Rochester will loose an honest, upright young man, of which she may now b« justly proud.— Plymouth Mail and Magnet.