Jasper Republican, Volume 1, Number 24, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 February 1875 — Remington Record Items. [ARTICLE]

Remington Record Items.

Commissioners’ Cowrt next Monday, The rain oil Monday spoiled the sleigbinr ' Court is in session this week, with Hon. E. P. Hammond presiding. Mr. C. It; Price and Mrz Albert Bellows were in attendance at court this week. The financial pressure idßosening. Even the days are not so -‘short” as they were. Rev. S. E. Bogers preached a good sermon in the M. E. Church last Sunday moining. Mr. 8. M. Black and Mr. D. B. Miller, of Remington dropped in to eee us on Ttfcsd ay. The wife of Hon. Joseph E. McDonald, Senator elect died, last Thursday in Indianapolis. Mr. J. E. Hollett and Mr. Cross, both of Remington, dropped into our sanctum on Tuesday. - The intemperate man keeps himself fuddled all the time, that his dase may be long in the land. •'Gentle Annie” is gasping for spring.— Well, just let her gasp, it it will do any good. Ain’t it?

Ms. David J. Wile, a reporter for the Chicago Tinies, called at the Republican office, last Monday. - . ‘‘Corry me out on a peanut shell ami fan me with a gum drop,” is one of the polite slang expressions of the day. The Santa Crus Sentinel Compares that toWti to “the dimple on beauty’s'cheek.’’ More cheek than dimple, probably. There was rather two much water in the streets last Monday foF pedestrianism, and hardly enough for marine navigation. The public ball given at Spitler’s Hall, in this place on the 22nd instant, we understand, was quite an enjoyable affair. 51r. John Antrim, of Barkley township, called, Monday last, and paid up his subscription. May his shadow never grew let's. • ■ ■ Barnum advertises that he will “bold fob r races at the h’ppodrome.” We pass; there is uo use bucking against fotir aces. Mr. N. W. Rawlings, Mr. Charles McCulley and Mr. George W. Patton were in town this week in attendance to the Grand Jury. We droppe 1 into the court roottl a short time on Tuesday morning, and found. tbe different cases being disposed of in a rapid manner.

It is supposed that the “backbone” of of winter is broken, nnd that we will have an early spring. AVe only hope that it piay bo so. The job work is brisk this week. Orders were taken in for fourteen hundred cards between Saturday noon and Tuesday evening. <w Never trust with a secrot a married man who loves his wife, for he will tell her, and she will tell her sister, and her sister will tell everybody. Attention is directed to the advertisement of Thompson & Bro., headed “Notice,” elsewhere in this paper It needs no comments, and wiD explain itself. A little babe of James and Phebc Yeoman, of Newton township, died on the J 7th instant. Funeral services conducted by Rev. S. E. Rogers of this place. Beyond all question the most economical sewing machine to buy is the Weed, for which Mr. C. W. Clifton is the authorized agent for Jasper and Newton counties. The personal property ofWilliam Wilmore, of Marion township, will be offered at publicsale on Wednesday, March 10th, 1875, on the Lecklider farm, five miles southeast of Rensselaer.

No. 7, of Turner’s South Bend Annual Business Mirror has reached our table, and looks as if it was all it claim* to be—a faithful review of the business of the city of South Bend. Charley McCulley and George W. Patton, two Remington gentlemen, took a little turn with knives, pistols, &c.; but by the timely interference of Frank Cotton there was do blood spilled. We hereby acknowledge the receipt of $2.00 from the Wrought Iron Bridge Company, of Canton, Ohio, for the privilege of perusing the Republican ones a week for the next sixteen months. Is it in accordance with the rules of etiquette for a person in church to sit down in the end of the seat, next to the aisle, and cause a person to climb over them in order to get a seat ? If so, why not ? A newspaper warmed and placed inside the waistcoat will keep out cold for better than a large quantity of clothing. The Republican Sells for $1.50 per year. Now is the time to subscribe for it. The Delphi Times thinks that all that is needed to make Indiana the most important State in the Union is the completion of the C. &S. A. Railroad through her borders, and on to the South Atlantic coast. The way to make a paper a good one is to give it good encouragement. Keep the printing press well “greased”—no editor can write an article worth a cent on an empty pocket-book. That’s so! certain. The personal estate of James Hoover, deceased, of Hanging Grove township, will be offered at public sale on Saturday, February 27, 1875. E. H. WOOD, Administrator.

A public hop will be given ih Spitlers Hall this eveniffg—the last one of the series given by Mr. C. B. Steward. A grand time is expected. It is remarked that tbe human race in the United States is divided into three classes, namely: those who believe Beecher is guilty, those who belieVC he is not, and those who cannot tell, but think it looks like it. Josh Billings says, “If j-u are going to giv a man enny thing gtv it to him cheerfully, and quick, don’t make him git down on his kneeze in front of you, and listen to, the 10 commandments, and then give him five cents.

The Logansport papers compliment Judge Hammond upon his ability as Judge. * Tbe Judge has been presiding at the Logansport Court. Judge Hammond is highly appreciated wherever he is kfiown.r- Winamac Democrat. James & Healey’s libel suit came up in Court on Monday, but from some cause or other the case was dismissed. A new complaint was filed, we understand, and will be tried at the May tetm of the Jasper Circuit Court. On the second page of this paper will be found and interesting letter from the land of “sunshine and flowers’’ by Mr. J. C. Crouch, who is sojourning in that region for the benefit of his health. Wc hope to bear from Mr. Crouch quite often. A Kansas farmer purchased a revolver for his wife, and insisted on target practice, so that she cold defend her house in case of his absence. After the bullet was dug out of his leg, and the cow buried, he said he guessed she’d better shoot with an ax. Our citizens know very well, without our mention of tlis fact, that William Phillips is a very superior mechanic. He is one of whom it may be truly said, “his works do praise him.” As was announced last week his “ad.’’appears in this issue. Give it a perusal. Tee Aldine for March (No 15 of the currentseries) ia at hand, quite as heavily freighted with good things as usual (which is saying much) a-ud with some peculiarities demanding special attention. Artist ic illy , it has many features of the first excellence. Fowler has a female attorney.—Rensselaer Republican. She will make you howl, if she gets her claws in your hair, for calling her a “female.” Say “lady,” sir and save your scalp.— Fowler Herald. Anything to keep peace in the family. “Lady!” From the South Bend Tribune we learn that the Supreme Court of In liana has decided that liquor-sellers, under permits granted by the Baxter law, selling on election days, are not liable if liquor is not drank on the premises. Judges Buskirk and Downey dissented from this decision. Taking in consideration the dancing school, sleighing parties, and other things detrimental to the causeofeducation, we are fully persuaded that the public schools of Rensselaer, under the care of Prof. James A. Burnham, have been conducted ia a praiseworthy manner, and as well as could have been expected. An Irishman was once indulging iu the very intellectual occupation of suckit g raw eggs and reading a newspaper. By some mischance hecontiiied to bolt a live chicken. The poor bird chirped as it went down his throat, and he very politely observed, “Be the powers, my friend, you spoke a lectle to late I” It is supposed that the thaw and late rains made the following persons desire a change f.om their state of “single blessedness” to that of “double trouble,” as marriage licences were issued since our last report to David H. Stanley and Lydia J. Bush ; Charles P. Snodgrass and Margaret Ann Snodgrass ; George Duggins and Ruth Record.

Says the Indianapolis Journal. : The Masonic Mutual Benefit Society paid benefits amounting to nearly $57,000 to the widows of the following named members, tn sums of $4,377.45in each instance: W. R. lledgpath of Union City, J. P. Hatch of Vevay, 11. H. Sibley of Terre Haute, H. Demon and Wm. Dunham of this City, and Samuel Rishling of Francesville. The Mishawaka Enterprise says J “The unsubstantiated charge, or innuendo, of the Rensselaer Union, concerning Gen, Packard’s connection with the Pacific Mail business, was exceedingly silly and uncalled for, but we think that the latter’s course in bringing a libel suit was entirely unnecessary, in vindicating his honor. However much any one has ever doubted Mr. Packard’s ability, we will give him the credit of saying that we never heard his honesty or integrity impeached. “Give the devil his dne.” A fond but foolish father, living in Jordan township, made his three year old boy a present of a small hatchet, and then indiscreetly told him the story of Washington and the cherry tree. Thefts being no trees on ths lot for the youngster to operate on, he was discovered shortly after the recital demolishing the cane-bottoms of the ehairs in the sitting room. Being discovered in the act, there was no need of subjecting the little fellow to the temptation of telling a lie, as it is more than likely he would have told one had he been questioned.

Here is the way a valentine is described by ye local of the Laporte Chronicle : A valentine is described by the man who never received one, as being a concentrated poetical effusion spread oat on paper with a licked postage stamp and a girl to back it. Valentine poetry is the result of the chemical action of an oxhydrogen heat u pon the brain. The invisible gaseous, hydraulic vapors, that rise from a busting heart being heavier than common sense, displace the oxidized phosphates of the intellect, react upon the specific gravity of the mind, and throw downs sentimental prcciptate that would salivate a. cat.

The follosing pretty lines formed part of a letter from a ycung gentleman to a certain young lady in this place.: In that sweet hour between thy prayer and sleep, ' J r When the world fades away in mist and thought, * Torn to that holy calm so pure and deep. In which the mystery of dreams are wrought; Turn those dear.lips to heaven, and give to air That sacred kiss which only heaven can share; ' Then breath my name and bid a fottd good night, Close those dear eyes in sleep and shut out all the light, I ia heart and spirit will be there. God revealed himself in love. Love is infinite ; but love is Jtxsi the same in quality in the mother's breast as it is in God. Love is the same in quality everywhere. It is like the sunshine. We comprehend the stars in all their vast multitude, but we cap comprehend the sunshine. Sunshine is the same, whether striking upon the laborer’s hut or upon the prince's palace. It is the same where it strikes upon our little, dim earth, as where it blazes forth in space. It is the same, and we can comprehend it in its essence. So love can be comprehended. Account for it as we can, we know that a community composed entirely of men, would be a community of sheer barbarians. In a large degree, woman has subdued this rough speech, and checked this fierce selfishness, and converted man from an Arab or a seaking, to the methods and amenities of a gentleman.—Rev. E. H. Chapin.

As Broad As Civilization—The agent of the Wilson Sewing Machine Company will, in a few days, sail from San Francisco for Chili, in South America, where he will open a Branch House and exhibit Jho world-re-nouned Wilson Shuttle Sewing Machine, at the grand exposition to be held at Santiago undor the auspices of that government. By this step the Wilson Sewing Machine Company will complete the circuit of the globe. They have already immense agencies in China, Japan, British Indies, England. France and other parts of South America.—* Supreme in its superiority over all other sewing machines, the Wilson goes on widening its field year after year, carrying the blessings of a cheap, capable and perfect sewing machine to the remotest haunts of civilization. Machines will be delivered at any Railroad Station in this cminty, free of transportation charges, if ordered through the Company's Branch House at 197 State St., Chicago, 111 They send an elegant catalogue and chromo circular free on application. This Company want a few more good agents.

A Phrenological lecturer in town. A. M. Traugh is still buying poultry at the basement of the stone store. An order of Knights of Pythias was organized in this place last evening. If rumor is correct, there will be three or four brick business houses "put up in this place this spring. The time for meeting of the Good Templars Lodge has been changed from Thursday to Tuesday evenings. Capt. Fontain and a man from the country had a “choking difficulty ” at the Saloon of the former, last Wednesday. We understand that Mr C. It. Donnell.’, of Wolcott, will move to Texas in a few weeks. May success go with him. A fight occurred in town last Monday, we did not learn the particulars, or names of the parties interested. Notice the revised time card of the P., C. & St. L. railway. They have issued us a pass, and henceforth the time table will be found correct. * Mr. Penn. Bolles, of Hartford, -Conn., paid for the railroad appropriation tickets. We mention it to keep others from rushing up here to pay the bill. Mr. Tribby of this place received a neat little package by freight, the other day, consisting of a Kentucky short-horned bull weighing 3,000 pounds. There is no use in calling at the bank to have a friendly talk with the proprietors.— They are always busy. O. B. Mclntire talking land to some fellow, and John Shaw busy with his pen behind the counter. Several fellows from the country were in town Saturday, on a “highlonesome” and tried to c eate a disturbance on Railroad street. Our town Marshal should watch such fellows. Papers, like persons should never make assertions without they can substantiate them. Too much of this kind of business is indulged in by newspapers, now-a-dajs, and the effects are evident in numerous libel suits throughout the country. Mr. Anglemire informs us that if he can make satisfactory arrangements with the lyceum, the great explorer, Major J. W. PowcH, will deliver a series of lectures in this place next March. Every effort should be made to secure thesa lectures, if such is possible. We don’t call for the nsaiL Unless a man weighs 200, and is clear of corns, he stands no chance when the mail is opened. We’d rather take chances in a drove of buffalo, than to venture into the post-offiee about the time the delivery is opened. As to who get their mail first, that is only a question of muscle and cheek. The members of the Union Agritfulttrrhl Society met at S. M. Black’s office, last Friday afternoon, but we learn that no business of great importance was performed. The committee on land were authorized to purchase as soon as they could, that the work of fencing and building of track might be commenced as early in the s'ring as possible. They have hve men st the head of the Association, who will push the work through, and leave nothing undone to make it a success. I

On the first page of this paper will be found, two interesting articles, one from the Boston Journal and the other f-om the Chicago Inter-Ocean —both on the Southern question. We bespeak for tflfcm a eareful residing. On the fourth page is list of members of the Forty-fourth Congress, giving the number of Republicans, Independents and Democrats in each House; also the year in which each Senator’s term expires. It would be a good idea to take good care of this number of the Republican and lay it away for future reference.