Jasper Republican, Volume 1, Number 14, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 December 1874 — Page 2

The Republican. RENSSELAER, Friday, Dec. 18,1874.

Borton vm again visited by the fire fiend on the 15th instant, which destroyed property to the anoant of 5600,000. Mr. Farwell, of Chicago, introduced a bill in the lower house of Congress, last Monday, providing for free banking and the resanption of specie payments. A committee of five have been appotnted by Congress to visit Vicksburg, Miss., and investigate the recent troubles in that city. It is hoped the prosecutors of that horrible massacre, in which nearly a hundred negroes were murdered in cold blood, will all be brought to trial and receive a just punishment for such cruelty. Hon. Schuyler Colfax is delivering lectures in different parts of the United States this winter. He recently delivered his lecture entitled “Abraham Lincoln” to a large and appreciative audience in Cleveland, Ohio, and the papers of that city compliment him very highly upon his success and manner of handling the subject.

Economy.

The citizens of Jasper will remember how, during the last political campaign, the Union assailed our Board of Commissioners, as worthy men as any in our county, in most unmeasured terms for “their want of economy," charging them with, being “profligate” and “corrupt - ’ and how also the Union has denounced officers generally, as a set of leeches sapping the substance from the commonwealth m the form of excessive salaries which they did not earn, but which were only so much stolen from the people, and how it has been up to the present time demanding that all official fees and salaries be recfacecL It will also be remembered that the Board so roundly abused by the Union received from the Treasury of the County Four Dollars per day fi>r their services, voluntarily relinquishing any claim to a greater compensation, while by reference to the proceedings of last week’s session of the new Board, darted on the 'Union's ticket and platfi>rm, it will be seen that they issued to themselves orders to the amount of Five Dollars per day, which will make a difference of over One Hundred Dollars per year against the county. Please don’t be too severe on them, Horace.

Railroad Items.

Work is still progressing rapidly on several points of the railroad. Inside of about ten days the work on the marsh south of here will be accomplished, and the only portion of the route where water would be likely to seriously interfere in a wet time will all be finished.— Lowed Star. President Haymond has been writing to the people of Clinton county urging them'to be up and doing if they expect the road through Frankfort. The road will! be pushed from Delphi to Indianapolis right away.— Lowel Star. More than half the labor of grading the road bed for the Chicago & South Atlantic Railroad between this city and Monticello has been completed.— Delphi Timet. *• ■ * • Should the weather remain favorable, Hogan Hanrahan, who have the contract for grading a mile for the new railroad, will get through with the work about the first of January.— Delphi Times. The weather for the past week has been favorable for the building of the new railroad. The work is being pushed forward rapidly, and the number of laborers is being increased each day.— Delphi Timet. Work commenced last Wednesday morning on the piers for the railroad bridge across the Wabash at Pittsburg. They will be completed in sixty days, the weather being favorable. Messrs. Gutche & Co. have the contract.— Delphi Times. 3 . '

Commissioners' Court.

The following are the proceedings of the Board of County Commissioners, in session last week: George Kessler and Frederick Hoover, Commissioners elect from the 2d and 3d districts, presented their certificates of election and oath ot office and took their seats on- the Board with Samuel McCullough as Chairman, A petition for mi appropriation of $30,000 by the county in aid of the Indianapolis, Delphi & Chicago Railroad, signed by one hundred and fifty-three voters of the county, was presented. Ordered that an election be held by the voters of the county on Saturday, the 16th day of January, 1875, to determine whether such appropriation shall be made, A petition for an appropriation of $10,500 by Marion township, in aid of said railroad was presented, and an election thereon ordered to be held on the same day. Abo a petition for an appropriation of $3,100 by Newton township, in aid of said railroad, and an election thereon ordered to be held on the same day.

It was ordered that all general business before the Board mart hereafter be presented and the papers fled on or before the 2d day of each Uns. The official bond of Charles H. Price, Clerk of Circuit Court elect, was presented and approved. The following bills were allowed: S C Maxwell, med. aid to Jennie Irwin and child, Carpenter township $25.00 Same, med. aid to Darr Blood, Carpenter township..... 25.00 Joshua Paris, sawing wood 8.00 Naomi Bpray, taxes paid on property exempt .... 1.31 Elizabeth Warren, same —8.22 Thomas Boroughs, extra services on election b0ard...... 3.00 David Nowles, same - 3.00 W J Imes, same 3.00 L W Benkle, same.- 8.00 J H Willey, same ~ 8.00 George M Johnson, services as Assessor .- 9.00 D B Miller, extra services on election board - 3.00 S C Maxwell, same -. 3.00 M C Mead, same ...... 8.00 George W Hascall, same - 3.00 Sanford A Morgan, same 3.00 J H Wood, bills for stoves and hardwre 32.25 Chas M Johnson, printing ....16.50 M L Spitler, services as Clerk of Circuit Court. 6.90 Emmet Kannal, stationery for county.. 2.25 Ralph Fendig, clothing for paupers on* Poor farm - 26.85 G A Moss, med. aid to family of Josh. Jones, Marion township.. 34.00 Same, to R D Anderson, Marion, tp;... 17.00 John B Spangle, making sidewalk in front of public square 30.00 L L Daugherty, Sheriff, serving road precepts. 43.30 Isaac V Alter, provisions for poor Union township 26.70 Thomas Antrim, med. aid to Sarah Hascall, Barkley township 7.00 Same, to Matilda Bonnett, Union tp...13.< 0 Same, to Amos Goff, Union township... 9.00 Hengesbach & Rhamb, brick for Poor farm 2.50 Nohnan Warner, hardware 29.12 Spring & Robertson, stationery 101.60 J H Snoddy, services as County Superintendent 160.00 James & Healey, printing for county Superintendent 6.00 G A Moss, med aid to Mrs. Plum, Newton township . 35.50 F J Sears & Co, goods to poor Milroy tp 7.36 Willey & Sigler, goods to family of Joshua Jones, Marion township 2.00 Same, to James Ramey, Union tp ..10.0 i L C Janes, Tr, money expended for office ..... 1.60 L L Daugherty, Shff, mileage report’g representative vote Monticello 10.50 M B Alter, med. aid to Wilson, Barkley township 12.00 F W Babcock, Aud, money expended for office 4.65 L C J&nes, Tr, fees on collections other than taxes and school fund 87.66 L L Daugherty, Shff, posting election notices in county 30.00 Same, delivering poll books of election 40.30 John E Watson, repairing bridge in Newton township 39.95 Emmet Kannal, medicines to poor of Milroy township 2.25 C C Starr, goods to poor Marion tp 3.00 Willey & Sigler, goods to poor of Newton township w 7.25 Norman Warner, Coroner, inquest on body of John Clark ."7. 10.00 J W Duvall, Constable, same 3.00 John Catt, Juror, same 1.50 Prestley Dunlap, Mme 1.50 John Miller, same 1.50 Henry Grow, same.. 1.00 Ezra C Nowles, same ... 1.00 Willis McColly, same.. 1 00 1) J Thompson, Clerk same 2.00 (These allowances to be certified as a

claim against the estate of the decedent, John Clark.) Henry I Adams, canvasser Oct. election, Jordan township 3.00" Thee H Robinson, do, Gillam township 6.00 Jas W Smith, do, Milroy township 4.50 Jos H Willey, do, Marion township 3.00 Stillman Gates, do, Wheatfield tp 6.00 David Gray, do, Hanging Grove 4.50 A A Tyler, do, Keener township 6.00 F M Parker, do,. Barkley township 8.00 S C Maxwell, do, Carpenter township.. 4.50 Lucius Strong, do, Newton township.. 3.00 Jesse Wilcox, do, Walker township..... 6.00 Isaac V Alter, do, Union township 3.00 Alfred Glazebrook, do, Kankakee tp... 6.00 M L Spitler, Clerk same - 8.00 C M Watson, road viewer ~ 5.50 C J Brown, do.. 5.50 Asa C Porter, do 5.00 I N McCurtain, do 3.00 F M Parker, do 2.50 H C Bruce, do 5.50 IJ Porter, d 0..... ....................... 5.00 Thos A Crockett, do 5.00 Edom Antrim, do «... 3.00 J C Henkle, do ...... 2.50 Wm McElfresh. do ~ 2.50 Hiram King, do ~ 7.50 G H Dolson, do... v - 2.50 Wm H Meyers, do .. 2.50 H I Adams, d0....~....... - 3.00 David James, d 0....—...» 2 50 N V Snodgrass, do B B Jeffries, qualifying road viewers.. .25 T A Knox, do .50 KT Harding, do «... .25 Andrew Shepard, do ............... .25 Daniel Fairchild, de.„ „ .25 Samuel McCullough, per diein as Commissioner George Kessler, do ..80.00 Frederick Hoover, do 30.00 L L Daugherty, per diem as Sheri f1.....18.00 F W Babcock, services as Audit0r....572.15 Same, to apply on work refunding Railroad tax 75.00

The foreign correspondents are playing a sort of ten pin,- game with American newspapers. They sit down and scratch off a lively battle or bombardment, make an attempt to assassinate an Emperor or King, arrest Von Arnim a few times, or have Queen Victoria quietly die off and then all lhe work they have to do the next day is to simply contradict the whole lot; and so it goes. . .<

Jasper County S. 8. Institute. per County Suaday Sehool Unioa, will be held h. the Chapel of the M. E- Ct ureh in Remington, on the second Tuesday (12th) in January, 1875, commencing at 10:80 A. M. PROGRAMME. 10.80, Opening Exercise, by B. L. Adams, President. in,45, Duties and Qualifications of Teachers, by Rev. W. B. Hendryx. 11, Remarks on same by members. 11.15, Manner of Conducting Sunday Schools, by Hon. K. 8. Dwiggins. 11.80, Remarks, etc. 11.45, Teachers Meeting!. Importance of, and How Conducted, by Rev. F. E. Pierce. 12 M., Adjourn. 1,30 P. M., Remarks, etc. 1.45, Susceptibility of Children to Religious Impressions, by Rev. C. E. Lambert 2, Children's Meeting, conducted by Rev. R. L. Adams. 3, Class exercise with blackboard, by Rev. R. L. Adams. 3.30, Duties of Superintendents of Sunday Schcols, by John Lewis, Esq. 3.45, Remarks, etc. 4, Miscellaneous. 4.80, Adjourn. 6.30, Opening of evening session. 6.45, Importance and manner of visiting Sunday School scholars, by Rev. E. A. Andrew. 7, Remarks, etc. 7.15, Question Box opened. 8, Miscellaneous business and adjourn. A full attendance is earnestly requested, and a very profitable and enjoyable session anticipated. All vice presidents are requested to interest the schools, officers and teachers, within their respective townships, and secure their co-operation and attendance. It is expected that ample provision will be made to entertain all who may attend.

D. J. HUSTON,

Chairman Ex. Com.

Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate have been filed with Recorder Wood during the week ending December 17, 1874: Sheriff Jasper county to E P Hammond, et. al., for $lO9, w side se qr 25, 31, 7. 60 acres. John R Elder, trustee, to John Chas Luelfus for S4OO, shf sw 27,28,6, 80 acres. Chas Jewett, guardian, to John J Porter for $286, l-7th of 2-3ds nw qr 2,27, 7, 15 acres. Terrence J Cantwell to Urbin Moritz for $96, se ne 34, 32,6, 40 acres. S P Thompson to Melcena Casto for $42, se se 24, 28, 6, 40 acres. • Joseph Woosley to Melcena Casto for S4OO, se se 24, 28, 6, 40 acres. Thos J Hollett to Harriet M Black for S6OO, e hf lot 2 and lot 3, block 12, Western add to Remington. Harriot M Black to Thos J Hollett for SBOO, lot 12, bloek 11, town Remington. John R Elder, trustee, to Isaac Parker for $640, whf sw 15,29, 5,80 acres. Auditor Jasper county to J H and T T Thomas for $35, und 6-7ths nw nw 3, 28,7, und 6-7ths ne ne 4, 28, 7, and und 6-7ths no sw 33, 29, 7. J H and T T Thomas to A McCoy & Thompson for S6OO, und 2-7ths ne ne 4, 29, 7, and und 2-7ths of nw nw 3, 29, 7,80 acres; : -- S P Thompson to I N Makecver for SI,OOO, sw ne and se qr 28, 29, 7, 200 acres. John R Elder, trustee, to Madison Makeever for $540, s hf sw and nw sw 5,29, 7,120 acres. Sylvester Barnard to S P Thompson for S2OO, ehf nw 32,32, 7,86 acres. David R Todd to Jonathan . W Ellis for S6O, lot 6, block 10, Western add to Remington. Michael Brusneham to Newman H Prater for S3OO, sw nw 21, 30, 6, 40 acres. Chas II Price to State of Indiana, official bond as Clerk ®f Court, to the ain’t of SIO,OOO. [Our columns are so crowded with other matter this week that we are unable to give the full list of transfers.— Ed.]

Shindler &. Roberts, BLACKSMITHS, Rensselaer, - - Indiana. Having purchased the shop formerly owned by Norman Warner they desire to announce to the /public, that all kinds of blacksmithing will be done to order by skilled workmen. Shop on Front street, north of “Liberal Corner.” LABUE & UMffi Have just received a fresh stock of HATS, CAPS, BOOTS, SHOES, CLOTHING, Ac. which they wish to dispose of at Reasonable Figures. Call and examine THEIR STOCK Bn Pwtaiij elsewhere. Room on Railroad street, north side of depot, Remington Indiana

j Off"*SI OOO rs j IN PREMIUMS TO AGfcNTS OF THE WEEKLY DUi STffi JOURSII • - J'• - - The Best and Cheapest WEEKLY NEWSPAPER IN THE WEST. Postage Prepaid by Publisher after January Ist, 1875. ' I For the largest list of subscribers, sent by any one agent, before Feb. 1,1875, we will give a fine (warranted) GOLDWATCH, For second largest list as above, a fine ■Aj (warranted) GOLD WATCH, WORTH FOR A CLUB OF FIVE, at $1.85 each, we will give any one of the following articles. A No 6 Gold Pen, without holder, worth $2.25. A Set of Extra Silver Plated Tea Spoons, worth $2.25. Or Two Copies of Weekly Journal one year, free. FOR A CLUB OF T WENT i-FIVE, at $1.25 each, we will give any one of the following articles. A No. 9 Large Heavy Gold Pen and Elegant Desk Holder, worth $7.00. A Set of Double Plated Table Spoons, worth $7.00. A Fine Silver Plated Dinner Caster, worth $7.00. Or Five additional Copies Weekly Journal, free. FOR A CLUB OF FIFTY, at sl.lf each n e will give any one cf the following articles. A Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary, extra foil bound, worth $14.00. An Elegant Dinner Caster, wort h $14.00. A Superb Silver Water Pitcher, worth $14.00. A Sett, two articles, each Silver Plated Forks and Dessert Spoons, worth $14.00. Or Ten additional Copies Weekly Journal, one year, free. FOR A CLUB OF ONE HUNDRED, at SI.OO each, we will give any one of the following articles. A Fine Silver Hunting Case Watch, Lever Movement, Full Jeweled, Chronometer Balance, worth $40.00. A Ladies Gold Hunting Case Watch, worth $40.00. ANo 5 Wilson Underfeed Shuttle Sewing Machine, or Twenty additional Copies Weekly Journal, one year, free. C*usA Commits ons paid instead of Premiums, when, desired. Send for List. Single Copies Weekly State Journal - - - - $1.50 Clubs of Five - 1.35 each Clubs of Twenty-five - - 1.25 “ Clubs of Fifty - - - 1.15 “ Clubs of One Hundred and over 1.00 “ DAILY JOURNAL, by mail, per annum, $10.00; six months, $5 .00; three months, $2.50; one month, 85 cents; by the week, payable to the agent or carrier, 20 cents. t&“All Subscriptions invariably in Advance. Address for circulars and information, “THE JOURNAL,” Indianapolis, Ind.

THE TOST m ON THE Chicago i H IM RAILROAD Arrived at Rensselaer and halted at MRS. S A. HEMPHILL'S large-new brick building, on Washington street, where was unloaded the largest stock of goods ever brought to Jasper county, consisting of Dress Goods, Dress Trimmings, Buttons, Ribbons, Laces, Insertion, Fringes, Thread, Ladies & Gents’ Underwear. Corsets, Skirts, Hosiery, Fine Knit Goods, for men, women and children, men’s Fine and Neglige Shirts, Comforts, Scarfs, Mittens and Gloves in great variety for women and men, Collars, Cuffs, Neck-ties, &c. HATS, CAPS, BONNETS, of the latest and handsomest styles, for ladies, gentlemen, children and babes.— All kiuds of Millinery Goods in great variety. As heretofore, special attention will be given to Dress Making. Prices have been marked down to correspond with the times. . Mrs. Hemphill refers with pride to the uniform satisfaction her goods and work have given in the past, assures her many friends and patrons that the future shall be an improvement if it is possible, returns sincerest thanks to her customers for past favors, and trusts to make it for their interest to continue trading at her establishment. 12-4 t.

Excellent Lands AND Cheap Homes For the Industrious in jm com i Ho! Every One who Desires to Make Profitable Investments in Land! The Lands of the INDIANA ft ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILWAY COMt’ANY in Jasper county r Indiana, are now put upon the market for sale, for the first time. They were Selected with Great Care some twenty yeaaa ago, and many of them comprise the BIST TAMING AND GRACING LANDS IN OUR COUNTY. They consist of about 10,000 ACRES, PART PRAIRIE AND * ‘ PART TIMBER! well located as tq roads and school houses,, and will make > Desirable Farms for parties wishing to secure permanent homes. Lands generally in this county are rapidly increasing in value, and are being readily taken by actual settlers at the prices asked for them. 8o those who want to secure GOOD INVESTMENTS had bettor attend to the matter at once. Propositions to purchase any or al! of these lands, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES, will be received by the undersigned at the Clerk’s office in Rensselaer, Jasper county, Indiana, who will at all times take great pleasure in showing the lands and furnishing all necessary information as to quality, price and terns of sale. Title perfect. MARION L. SPITLER, igent for Trustee of Ind. & ID. C. R. W. Co. ILly.]

TIE OLD LINE DUO STME 1 MwfG & WILLEY, Would say that they are ready at all times to wait on their customers. They keep Constantly on hand a good and fresh supply of Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, And Dye Stuffs. THEY KEEP A GOOD SUPPLY OF SCHOOL BOOKS, PAPER, ENVELOPS, PENCILS, TOILET SOAPS, PERFUMERY de. ALSO, ALL THE POPULAR PATENT’ MEDICINES OF THE DAY. Physicians Prescriptions CAREFULLY prepared. We are .reedy at all times to see our FRIENDS.

We JMEean Buisness for the Year 18741 WE wish to call your attention to our Stock of Saddlery. We have the largest and most complete Stock of Saddlery Ware ever kept m this county, consisting of SADDLES. OF ALL THE LATrST IMPROVEMENTS. Long and Short Tug Harness, Horse and Mule Collars, Swetny Collars made on purpose for horses having lumps on the sides of their necks. Plow and Stage Hames for Horses, Short Hames on purpose for Mules and Small Horses, — TRACE CHAINS, HALTER CHAINS, TEAM, WAGON AND BUGGY WHIPS, &c., Ac., &c. Together with a Large Stock of Oak tanned leather and Saddlery Hardware Of all kinds, all of which WE will Sell Lower than any other Shop in this or adjoining Counties, Grangers or any Other Men for CASH, We have been over EIGHTEEN YEARS in the COUNTY, and sold over 850 sets of light and heavy Harness in the last TWO YEARS. It is our intention to make this eur permanent home; and wish to deal fairly with our customers, that we may always have their trade. WE WARRANT OUR WORK TO WEAR WELL, AND NOT TO RIP OR GJ VE WAY WITH FAIR USAGE. WE also have for sale the Singer Sewing Machine and fixings. Also, Home, Grover & Baker and Common Sense needles, and Machine Oils. Respectfully Yours, Wm. H. & C. RHOADES, Manufacturers, Rensselaer, Ind.

1 SOLEMN FACT! No Matter Who the other Manis, BUT, WILLEY & SIGLER, THANKFUL for pst favors, and content with the Reward of Merit Can be found at their old Stand in the Post-Office BUILDING, with the LamGESI' ASSORTMENT OF DRY GOODS, BOOTS & SHOES, READY MADE CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, GROERIESYANKEE NOTIONS, &c., &c., &c> In fact Even- thing that can be found in a well Selected stock of Genebat. Merchandise. Ever offered to the Public in this Market. All of which they do SELL the LARGEST AMOUNT for the LE AST MONEY of any firm nt TOWN. Don't pass Them by in search of something new. Square Dealing is their Motto. CALL AND SEE THEIR GOODS BEFORE BUYING-

nro.iooe. New Goods at the Pioneer Store of F. J. SEARS & CO., DEALERS IN STAPLE £ FANCY . Dry Goods, Boots <£ Shoes, Groceries, Clothing, &c» All Goods Cheap For CASH. Call and, De Satisfied of -A the FACT. Rensselaer, - - Ind. HOPKINS’ CORNER! 10 M STRICT attention to business ft have not a fortune yet; nor have I “Busted” yet. To-avoid the “Bust” I only buy what GOODS My money will pay for at the time of purchase. WVJtS PER. CENT. PROFIT. I pay no rents. Pay no Clerks, and what is better for all parties, SELL FOR CASH OR ITS EQUIVALENT. Ludd Hopkins.

mil Di:phy if In DRY GOODS, aTTHE OLD RELIABLE CHEAP CASH STORE, IN THE STONE BUILDING. Has just received for the coming season a full line of ALPACAS, BLACK MOHAIRS, BLACK CASSIMERES, BROWN & BLACK MUSLINS, TABLE LINEN, TOWELS &c. Also, a fell line of Ready Made Clothing, and Boots and Shoes; A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF WINTER SHA WLS, AND LADIES FURNISHING GOODS. Call and Examine Stock Before pur* chasing. R. FENDIG. nl Bm. Headquarters, fax Rensselaer, FOR BUILDERS’ HARDWARE MECHANICS TOOLS, CUTLERY .TINWARE; STOVES, NAILS, &c., &c., &c., at the “LIBERAL CORNER.’’ Our stock will be found to embrace almost every conceivable article in the Hardware line. We also have a TIM SHOP in connection with our establishment, and areprepared to do all kinds of CUSTOM WORK and REPAIRING on SHORT NOTICE. On Front street, north of “Liberal Corner," we have a WAGON <£• CARRIAGE Manufactory and Black* smith Shop, Strict Attention Paid to Custom Work, Wagons & Carriages Made to Order. a'l soods AS represented, and to give entire sati«facti< n. EFMEMBER THE PLACE,* and GIVE US A Call. Norman Warner.

GeorgrP. LATCH-STRING IB ALWAYS OUT, And he would be glad at all times to seehis old frijr-ds and patrons and every body efte who want Cheap Groceries and FAMILY SUPPLIES, At His New Rooms Next Door to the City Bakery. Besides a full line of Staple Groceries, hekeeps constantly on hand’a good Queensware, Glhssware, Spices and Flavoring -Extracts, Catsups and Pepper Sauce, Baking Powder, Canned Fruits, Starch, Indigo, Stove Blacking, Ground Cinnamonand Ma'ches, etc., etc., etc. Besides, the beet quality of Tobacco an<F Cigars,*N uts. Cindies and Plkin and’Fancy Confectioneries, All at astonishingly low PRICES. All kinds of Produce wanted, for which* wiH be paid, the highest MARKET PRIC It w Do Not Fail To Give Him - A Call. DUVALL’S DAILY HACK MNE. AND Livery Stable* RENSSELAER, INDIANA. o— — United States Mail Hacks run daily r except Sundays, between Rensselaer and Francesville. Making connections at the latter place* with trains on the Louisville, New Albany and Chicago Railroad, atd conveying, passengers and freight each way. Extra, teams sent at any time on application.—Goods or money shipped by express to any part of the United States. Livery Teams, With or without drivers, furnished onapplication. Stock boarded by the day or week. Office and stable on Front street, abova Washington, Rensselaer, Indiana. J. W. Duvall.