Jasper Republican, Volume 1, Number 51, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 September 1875 — Page 2

Th "taper ’ RijuWm. RENSSELAER/lnd.. Sept. 3,1875.

The Ohio election comes off on the 12th of October. ‘‘Putting a pull back nectic ou him,” is what the Western lynchers now call it. Particulars of the failure of the Bank of California will be found on the first P’ge. The Illinois State Fair will be held this year at Ottawa, commencing on the 13th of September. The Arkansas election takes place next Monday, and the Main election one week from next Monday. Down in Alabama the weather is so dry and hot that even treesjjare dying and shedding their leaves like autumn. Chicago has 25,000 young men who are too poor to marry, which is fortunate for 25,000 yonng ladies of Chicago. Senator Thurman admits that Ohio will surely go republican at the October election. He is particularly severe on -Sam Cary. Hon D. M. Key, of Chattanooga, ‘Tenn., has been appointed by the Governor to fill ex-President Johnson’s seat in the United States Senate. John D-'Lee, .the Mountain Meadow murderer, recently acquitted at Beaver, through a disagreement of the jury, is to -he tendered a public reception aud ban--quetby his admiring friends. A new party has lately been organised in Boston called the National Union party. Banks, of Masachusetts, is the -candidate for the Presidency, aud Lamar, <of Mississippi, for the Vice Presidency.

The butchers of Montreal are going to start a newspaper with $50,000 capital, and have steaked their all upon the venture. There is a great rush for positions as compositors, owing to the anticipated .amount of “set.” The army worms which have been devastating the Rhode Island grain fields, are being gobbled up by flocks of blackbirds, which swoop down and destroy them in large numbers. Another argu- . ment in favor of sparing the birds. From the Porter County Vidette we learn that Rev. W. P. Shockey, formerly a prominent soul-sleeper adventist, but latterly said to be preaching universalism, is said to have been at Boswell, Benton •county, Ind., lately, holding forth “a surer plan than universalism itself.” The special correspondents who are reporting political meetings in Southern Ohio represent unusual Republican enthusiasm. The meetings addressd by •General Hays are much larger and more enthusiastic than they were two years ago, and greatly exceed the Democratic meetings in number.

Indianapolis Herald item : “A glance at the official report of the Indiana State Piieons reveals some curious facts, worthy »-of notice. For instance, 89 of the 455 >inmates of the Northern Penitentiary, Jlast year, were honest grangers before titheir incaneeotjon, while there was but one lawyer aad one patent right man.” The Republican journals of Pennsylvania express great confidence that the zState will give a good Republican majority next fall? The assert that the confident feeling in the party is rapidly growing ; that old feuds are healed; that the .Republicans are beginning to work in oarnest and in good spirits, while the op-' position is divided, -faint-hearted and in- ; different. The St. Louis Globe has been making some calculations from recent statistics on dogs and their cost, and sums up in reference to Missouri as follows: “Our -400,000 dogs furnish one of the most important economic considerations now affecting the State. In the first place, they militate against the mutton crop annually to the extent of at least $5,000,000; secondly, they cost, at an average of twenty-five cents a week each, $6,500,000—enough to run all our common schools, and leave a large stealable surplus ; thirdly, they shy annually, through hydrophobia, at least 120 persons, which, at $5,000 each—the average price paid by railroads for the very poorest of brakemen—amounts to the further sum of $600,000. Here is a direct expenditure of nearly $7,750,000 for dogs, not to mention the fines, costs, and more remote sentimental damages resulting from lawsuits about dog fights, and severance of friendship between the owners of combative curs 4 Capitalized, our dogs represent a waste of $80,000,000,' and, invested at compound interest, their worthkssness would pay off the national debt before 1900.”

The Fair.

The fourth annual exhibition of the Jasper County Agricultural and Mechanical Association will be held on their grounds one-half mile east of Rensselaer, commencing September 14th, 1875, and continuing over the 15, 16 and 17, when the exhibitions of the stock of the Association will close, and after the procession of all premium stock, owners will be permitted to remove their property from the grounds. The 18th instant is especially set apart for the test of the speed of horses—running. There will be no other exhibitions on that day. Under the supervision of the Board of Directors the Fair Grounds are being placed in good repair with extensive improvements at great expense and labor. — A new Floral Hall and a large Amphitheatre are undgr construction, and will be completed in ample time for the exhibitions. New horse stalls are being built. A splendid well has been sunk, affording an inexhaustible supply of excellent water, and it will be provided with a wind pump and large tanks for watering stock, the well being conveniently located for that purpose. Nothing has been left undone to put the grounds in the best possible order for the convenience of exhibitors and visitors. It is expected that all exhibitions will be first-class. The Association offers liberal cash premiums in every instance —no diplomas or other valuless substitutes. Acting under the instructions of the Board of Directors, the Secretary is corresponding and negotiating with parties to secure the exhibition of other attractions in connction with the ordinary display of stock, fruit, produce and manufactured articles. It is expected that he may be able to secure two balloon ascensions from the ground and the performance of the wonderful feats of a slack rope or wire-walker. If these negotiations are successful the facts will be duly announced to the public. An excellent cornet band has been engaged to entertain patrons with splendid music daily during the progress of the Fair. An abundance of feed of good quality will be provided on the grouud for stock, at reasonable charges. Special care will be taken to secure the service of the best qualified and most impartial citizens on committees aud as judges. It is the earnest desire of the Management to give patrons entire satisfaction, and they pledge themselves to labor earnestly aud secure the approval of all. The Association respectfully solicits the co-operation of all citizens of Jasper and adjoining counties who can conveniently do so to attend and lend their influence to make this exhibition an improvement over all proceeding ones—the best ever held in this part of the State. It should be stated that the race course on the grounds is the best worked and nearest perfect of any track in Northwestern Indiana. A fine display of speed is confidently anticipated on the 18th, the purses being large and wholly cash, and many horsemen having signified their intention of being present with their stock. A. J. Yxoman, Supt. J. C. A. & M. Ass’n.

General Seldon Connor, whom the Maine Republicans have nominated for Governor, laid down this excellent platform in his speech of acceptance: “If your choice shall prove to be the choice of the people, I pledge you an honest and a fixed determination to make the public good my single aim and constant care. The maintenance of the high standing of the credit of the State; promotion of the development of agriculture and manufactures ; extension of educational facilities; prohibition by law of the sale of intoxicating liquors, and the enforcement of the laws; equitable adjustment of the burden of taxation, and lightning that burden to the fullest extent; and the exercise of a rigid economy, will have my hearty support.”

A Proclamation Announcing the Publication and Circulation of the Acts of 1875.

State of Indiana, Executive Department. I, Thomas A. Hendricks, Governor of the State of Indiana, in pursuance of a provision of the Constitution and of the Statute in such case made and provided, do hereby announce and proclaim that the laws passed at the Forty-ninth Regular Session of the General Assembly, which began on the 9th day of March, A. D., 1875, have been duly published and circulated in the several counties of the State, by authority, and that the last county in which said acts were received and filed is the county of Miami,and the date of said reception is the 24th day of August, A. D. 1875.. In witnesss whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and caused to be affixed the seal of the State, at the city of Indianapolis, the 25th day of August, A. D. 1875. * [Seal.] THOMAS A. HENDRICKS, Governor of Indiana. By the Governor:

Secretary of State.

JNO. E. NEFF,

Remington Record Items.

The walls «f the new bricks are slowly rising - i W 4 * There wiH be a balloon aeoension during Oats and corn are coming into the market. We noticed* number of loads each day this week. There will be a “Grand Cotillion Party?’ at Beltionian Hall, Friday evening, Sept 10. W. H. Coover and J. G. Pearson, managers. O. B. Mclntire ft Cos aota $19,900 worth of land week before last. If you don’t believe it call around and they will convince you of the fact. Business appears to be livening up a little. Oats are coming in, and we predict that money will be more plentiful shortly. Mr. Wesley Viers has returned from Ken tucky, where he has been visiting for several weeks with friends and relatives. Mr. Silas Black, who but recently returned from Han aver College, delivered a very interesting lecture to a good audience at the Presbyterian Church, last Sabbath evening. In the trial of Anna V. McCulley, against Chas. R. McCulley, for surety of the peace, a verdict was returned for the plaintiff. Wo i did not learn the amount of the bond. The lawyers in the McCulley case last Tuesday, became considerably warmed np in their arguments as to who was “running the case,’’and made the table crack by pounding it with their little fists to give their words sufficient emphasis. The Bemington Dramatic Troupe are now thoroughly organized, and are making fine progress in preparing for their entertainment, to be given during the fair. They expect to play at least two nights, and from present indications this entertainment promises to eclipse all former ottbrts. Pat Lally shot at a prairie chicken, the other morning, and missed the chicken but four of the shot were lost in the leg of his horse and one in the nose of a fellow who was hunting with him. if yon want to be safe when hunting with pal, stand immediately in front of his gun. H. H. Cherry has secured the dining hall at the fair ground, where he will serve up hot and cold meals during the fair, in. the best of style. It is his intention to keep a first-class eating house, where a man can be accommodated with a warm meal at all hours, and of the beet the land affords.

Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate were filed in the Recorder’s office during week ending Sept. 1, 1875: Elizabeth Hand to John Schreiber for S2OO, nnd one-third sw 15, 31, 5—53 acres. Newton Heskettto John Semmea for sl,650, n hf nw 20, 81, s—Bo acres. Erhard Wuerthner to Christian Wnerthnor for SSOO, n hfnwse 27, 29, 7 —20 scree. State of Indiana to James Gray for S6OO, • hf nw 16, 27, 7—Bo acres. State of Indiana to John Y. May for $720, n hf se 16, 27, 7—Bo acres. Gulian Ludlow Dashwood toS. P. Thotnpfor $2,500, e hf, nw, n hf sW and se sw 20, 80, 7—600 acres. Margaret M. Gibbs to 8. P. Thompson for $125, s hf se 82, 38, 6—Bo acres. Richard Butler to M. L. Spitler and 8. P. Thompson for S4O e hf nw 84, 80, 7—Bo acres. Quit claim. M. L. Spitler and 8. P. Thompson to Richard Butler for S2O, s end nw 26, 80, 7 28 acres. Quit claim. Marion L. Spitler to Jane A. Dodd for $25, whf ne 28, 28, s—Bo acres. Quit claim. M. H. Grant to Elisa Potts und one-third sw se 35, 80, 6. Quit claim. E. T. Harding to T. E. Wiliey for $1,500, und hf of parts of lots 5 and 6 block 8 Rensselaer. Spitler & Hammond to George Stalbum for $320, shf sw 21, 31, s—Bo acres. Aquilla Jones to Joseph Long for $650, e hf nw and sw nW 10 80 5—120 acres. J. T. and D. Daugherty to Lewis L. Daugherty for SI,OOO, und six-sevenths ne ne 5, 28, 6—54 .31 acres. L. L. and J. T. Daugherty to Daniel Daugherty for $3,000, und three-sevenths s end e hf sw 33 29, 6, and und three-sevenths nw nw 4 28. 6—69.65 acres. L. L. and D. Daugheriy to J. T. Daugh. erty $1,500, und five-sevenths n pt e hf sw 33, 29, 3—65 acres. Henry Sprecher to G. H. Payne for $424, sw sw 23, 80, 6—40 acres. Peter Kelly to John Conwell for S4OO, se qr block 4 Stratton’s Add to Remington. John R. Elder, trustee, to F. W. Babcock and J. A. Fellows for SBOO, s hf se, ne se, n hfne and se ne 86, 81, 6—240 acres. John R. Elder, trustee, to Jehn Miller for SBBO, shf ne and n hf se 12, 81, 6—160 acres. John Miller to William Myers for $960, n hf ne and n hf se 12, 81, 6—160 acres.

We clip the following frrm the Goodland Courier : They are still hawing it lively.in Kentland. The excitement caused by the murder had had hardly subsided when another event ocQHrred calculated to keep up the unpleasant feelings existing there. Last Tuesday evening between 9 and 10 o’clock, the building occupied by Hicks as a dwelling and paint shop, situated between two saloons, was blown up by some person or persons, through the agency of powder.— The floor was thrown up, the east wall pushed ont a foot or more, the stairs thrown down, and the whole building racked beyond the possibility of repair. Had the powder been more closely confined, the damage would have been incalculably greater. The two saloons were closed at the time, and therefore the proprietors were out of danger. It is not yet known who perpetrated this piece of deviltry, tat the suposition is, that they were friends of the murdered man.— The difficulties there seem to be developing into a feud. The plain intent of this deed is nearly as criminal as the murder committed by Mrs. Hicks. It is the imperative duty of the good citizens of Kentland, to use every effort to ferret out and bring to justice all the parties to this deed, as well as to see that Mrs. Hicks is fully prosecuted for what she has dose.

Wheat The attention of Farmersis igßsW HF vited tp this new cereal, which fiw itg . prolific qflsititiwi, tardiness and freedom from disease, pertaps ontri yah all other acclimated varieties. Its per feet adaptation to every varietv of soil and climate makes it a peculiar favorite with both American and Brito iah Farmers- /■.*' >. "1 It matures in about twenty days, leas, time than oete.-W It is a remarkable grain to stand swere drought. . , i-t ' It yields from 40 to 00 bushels per atoe. The heads wiU average ten inches in length. ‘ , (We will send sample specimen heads to Farmers on receipt of ten cents, by mail, which will be a life evidence of the enormous growth of the wheat. Agents to whom we have Sent specimen-heads ar3 making enormous profilp, showing the heads to their neie hbors. asMßsking orders.) The stalk is sufficiently strong to support the head and njfcent its lodging. The gram for stock is ejfim, if not superior, to Indian corn. It ripfflFwbile the stalk is yet green. We have tested its superiority as far North as Ontario and Quebec, and as far South as New Mexico, proving its perfect adaptation to every variety of soil and climate in North America. Terms, Cash. No C. O. D. packages sent out. Sample packages sent postage paid, -for sl.lO by mail. One bushel, by Express, $7. Ten bushels, by Express, $25. Send money by Registered Letter, at our risk. Address GUSTAVIS LINDSEY & CO., 47m2. Holston, Va.

IME WMw R. I<. PRICE. PRACTICAL WATCH MAKER, H Dealer in IH Clocks, Watches and Jewelry. Repair- H Hn-MXFlll ing promptly done. Room opposite M ’H»®WTKMbauk building, Rensselaer, Ind. g.

CALIFORNIA! Have you any thought of going to California? Are you going West, North oi North-West? You"want to know the best routes to take ? The shortest, safest, quickest and most comfortable routes are those owned by the Chicago and North Western Railway Company. It owns over two thousand miles of the best road there is in the country. Ask any ticket agent to show you its maps and time cards. All ticket agents can sell youthrough tickets by this route. Buy your tickets via the Chicago ft NorthWestern Railway for SAN FRANCISCO. Sacramento, Ogden, Salt LakeCity,Cheyenne, Denver, Omaha, Lincoln, Council Bluffs, Yankton, Sioux City, Dubuque, Winona, St Paul, Duluth, Marquette, Green Bay, Oskosh, Madison, Milwaukee, and all points west or northwest of Chicago ? Ifyou wish the traveling accommodations, you will buy your tickets by this route, and will take no other. This popular route is uusurpassed for Speed, Comfort and Safety. The Smooth, Well-Ballasted and Perfect Track of Steel Rails, Westinghouse Air Brakes, Miller’s Safety Platform and Couplers, the celebrated Pullman Palace Sleeping Can. the Perfect Telegraph System of Moving Trains, the regularity with which they run, the admirable arrangement for running Through Cars from Chicago to all points West, North and North-West, secures to passengers all the Comfort in Modern Railway Traveling. PULLMAN PALACE CARS. Are run on all trains of this road. This is the only lino runing these can between Chicago and Milwaukee. At Omaha our sleepers connect with the Qvedand Sleeper on the Union Pacific Railroad for all points west of the Missouri Riuer. If you want to go to Milwaukee, Manitowoc, Sheboygan, De Pere, Ripon, Baraboo, Eau Claire, Hudson, Stillwater, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth, Breckenridge, Morehead, Fort Garry, Winona, Platville, Dubuque, Waterloo, Fort Dodge, Sioux City, Yankton, Council Btuffs, Omaha, Lincoln, Denver, Salt Lake City, Sacramento, San Franciseo, or a hundred othe Northern, north-western, or western poiats, this line is the one you should take. The track is of the best steel, and all the appointments are first-class in every respect. The trains are made up of elegant new Pullman Palace Drawing Room and Sleeping Coaches, luxurious Day Coaches and pleasant lounging an smoking cars.— The cars are all equipped with the celebrated Miller Safety Platform, and patent Buffers and Couplings, Westinghouse Safety Air Brakes, and every Other appliance that has been devised for the safety of passenger trains. All trains are run by telegraph.— In a word, this Great Line has the best and smoothest track, and the most elegant and comfortable equipment of any road in the ‘West, and has no competitor in the country, It is eminently the favorite route with Chicagoans traveling west, north, or northwest, and is acknowledged 4 by the traveling public to be the poptOhr line for all points in Northern Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Northern Michigan, Dakota, Western lowa, Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Montana, Idaho, Nevttda, California, and the Pacific Sloj:>e. On the arrival of the trains from the East or South, the trains of theChioago & NorthWestern Railway leave Chicago as follows: For Council Bluffs, Omaha and California, Two th'ough trains daily, with Pullman Palace Drawing Room and Sleeping Cara through to Council Bluffs. For St. Paul and Mitteapolis, Two through trains daily, with Pullman Palace Cara attached, and running through to Marquette. 3' For Milwaukee, Four through trains daily. Pullman Cars on night trains. For Winona and points in Minnesota, One through train daily. For Dubuque, via Freeport, Two through trains daily, with Pullman Cars on night train. •' ' c For Dubuque and La Crosse, via Cinton, Two through trains daily with Pullman Cars on night train. For Sioux City and YaJkton, Twa trains daily. Pullman Cars to Missouri Valley June. For Lake Geneva, Four trains daily. For Rockford, Sterling. Kenosha, Janesville, and other points, yon can have from two to ten trains daily. For Rates er information not attainable from your home ticket agents, apply to W. H. STENNETT, MARVIN HUGHITT, Gw’l Ptes. Ag’t Gen’l Supt. 36w82

H’s fliily EitUai and hr? Stable, United Stales Mail’ Hacks run dally, except Sundays/between Rensselaer aud Francesville, making connections at the latter place with trains on the * lA»nlsvllIe,* to New; Albany fit Chicago Railroad, and conveying passengers and freight each way. Extra teams at any time on application. Goods or money Shipped by Express to any part of the United States. w jeun, x juiiiZvp with or without drivers, fornfohed on application. Stock bearded by the day or week.— Office and Stable on Front Street, above Washington, Rensselaer, Ind, J. W. Duvall ———l—lW—<——■■■——wr Tie try Has lose Forth and is Still Ml MORE GOODS FOR LESS MONEY Than any other House. We have adopted this plan and we propose to stick to it like a Bee to a Tar Bucket. We mean Business! Goods that are bought right can be sold to save money for the consumer. LOW PRICES, FAIR DEALING, FULL WEIGHTS. HONEST MEASURE, which ipsure quick sales, is our motto. Give us a call before (buying. No charge for showing goods. Ifyou do not see what you want call for it. We have a large assortment of PRINTS, BROWN AND BLEACHED MUSLINS, FRENCH AND DOMESTIC GINHGAM, CHAMBRA. PERCALE, GRASS CLOTH, VICTOR LAWN, NAINSOOK, SWISS, BEILLI AN TEENS, MOHAIR, BLACK ALPACA, COTTON ADES, JEANS, CASSIMERES, CASHMERETTS, TWEEDS, LADIES’ CLOTH, BROADCLOTH, DOE-SKIN, WINDOW CLOTH, LACE CURTAINS, EMBROIDRA, TRIMMINGS OF ALL KINDS, LADIES’, GETS’ AND CHILDREN S HOSE, GLOVES, CUFFS AND COLLARS, FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, READY-MADE CLOTHING FOR MEN AND BOYS, THE LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTMENT IN THE MARKET. Boots and Shoes a Specialty, And we warrant satisfaction. Hats in great variety. Also a good assortment of FAMILY GROCERIES, which will be sold to our customers at The Lowest Possible Do not forget the place. Call at the P**T-OFFICE BUILDING, RENSSELAER, IND. WILLET «fc SIGLER.

TEE OLE LIES DRDQ STORE. THE GREAT AMERICAN EXPLORER, MAJOR MUCKLESWORTH, has been beard from. The last account we tad of him was up to the 17th day of March, 1875, in latitude 41J degrees west longitude from Washington where he had encountered Deacon Tubbs and bis Party, and after three days of hard bombardment had captured him and his whole party, and now have them confined in the UTew Brick Building on the South Side’of Washington Street, Ho. 1004. one door east of F. J. Sears ft Co’s dry goods store. The Deacon and his party made a gallant resistance at the old stand on the north side of the street, but the Mgjorwas a little too strong for him and captured him and his subordinates, Lieut. Meyer and Will Ferigrim. Young Perigrim was wounded by an accidental discharge of Meyer’s piece, but young Perigrim, at test accounts, was doing well; he was using RADWAY’S READY RESOLVENT for his Blood, one bottle of WALLACE’S BUTE <8 for bis Digestive Organs, and three boxes of M’ALESTER’S ALL HEALING SALVE for his wound. It is thought by his nurse that he will recover. The Major, in the long exposure with Deacon Tubbs, cheering on his men, took a severe cold which settled in his throat, but by using a bottle of Dr. Harding’a Celebrated Cough Mixture. we are happy to inform the public that he is able to be out again, and at the NEW BRICK STORE compounding Drugs and Medicines, where the Deacon and the Major are found at all times dealing out Medicines to their numerousiCustomers. They would say to their friends that they have, or did have, a Large Stock of DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS and DYE STUFFS. They keep a Good Assortment of PAPER, ENVELOPS, PENS, INK, BLANK and SCHOOL BOOKS, which they will sell CHEAP FOR CASH. They are also Agents for the sale of the American Bible—keep] a Large Stock of all kinds of BRUSHES, WINDOW and WALL PA*PER. Would say, examine our Stock before purchasing elsewhere.

- WT W Duggist and PbarxnaceutistDEALER IN Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Dye Stuffs, Paints, Oils Window Glass, Varnisb Brushes and Perfumery. Paper Hangings, Cloth Window Curtains and Fixtures, School Books, and Fashionable Stationery. Plain, French, Tint, and Initial Iff ote Paper and Envelopes. “Choice Family Groceries.” I Always Keep A large and Fresh Stock of Spices, Pure and Cheap. MMSIGAI. INSTRUMENTS. VIOLIN AND GUITAR STRINGS A SPECIALTY. Physicians Prescriptions Compounded at all Hours of Day or Hight. Sunday Basinesg Hours. From 8 Oclock A. M. to 9 A M. From 1 “ P. M. “ 2 P. M. From 6 “ P. M. *♦ 7 P. M.

1875. 1873 * TO m IK TOR TIE ra imi WE wish to call your attention to our stock of SADDLERY. We have the largest and most complete stock of Saddlery Ware ever kept th this county, consisting of Saddles of all the latest improvements, Long and Short Tug Harness, Horse and Mule Collars, Sweeney Collars mad* od 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., &c. Together with a Large Stock of Oak Tanned Leather and Saddlery Hardware, Of an 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 seta of Light and Heavy Hamess in the last two yean. It is our intention to make this our permanent home, and wish to deal fairly with our customers, that we may always have their trade. WR WARRANT OUR WORK TO WEAR WELL, AND NOT TO RIP OR GIVE WAY WISH FAIR USAGE. We also have for sale the Singer Sewing Machine and fixings. Also, Home, Grover ft Baker and Common Sense Needles, and Machine Oils. Respectfully Yours, WM. H. h C. RHOADES, ManufaclurefSf Rensselaer, XM'

• WITH —A. LEOPOLD WILL SELL— Groceries ail hn; cheaper ' ■.ANB I '* ***y *»’r Better than any other House in the County. Give him a Call. Room next door to A. LEOPOLD’S Cheap Corner, . w WEEDS!!!! Wo are the sole agents for Jasper and Newton counties, for the introduction of a new and improved Weed. After years of trial it has proved to be hardy. It partakes of the double nature of the Iron and the Smart weed; is not a field pest, but a family favorite. We refer to the world renowned and justly celebrated WEED (F. F.) SEWING MACHINES. They received the first prize at the Paris Exposition or World’s Fair of 1867; the Gold* Medal and first prize at the State Fairs of Maine, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Jf!!--nois, Vermont and Minnesota; of the Mechanic’s and Union Fairs of Maryland, New York, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Missouri f Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, West Virginia,Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island ; at the great New England Fair of 1868, and at fifty-five other Fairs and Institutes, when it was in competition with all the ma-* chines of its own class—Singer, Howe, Groover & Baker, Wheeler & Wilson, Domestic* and Florence; besides, with others of some notoriety, as the "Wilson, American, Wilcox & Gibbs, Secor, Davis, Remington and Vic--tor (old Finkle & Lyon). It excels in light running, durability, simplicity of structure, ease of adjustment and management, wide range of work and beauty of finish, in its tension, take up and shuttle. A child years old can operate them. An invalid can’ use it with decided benefit to health—so lightrunning aud noiseless is its action. There are nearly 800,000 of them in nse—over fifty in this and Newton counties. We refer to • Mrs. A. Thompson, Mr. Henry Bruce and over thirty other fsmilies who are using* them. They are sold on easy terms-—leases or good time. Do not buy any other until you try the Weed Family Favorite. Specialinducements offered to Grangers and other* purchasers for Cash. We also keep Needles, Oil and Attachments for, and repair, any nt-' chine in the market. Old W. & W. machines changed to the new G feed for sls. We can. be found every Saturday at at our office, on> Front street, near school house, Rensselaer,Ind. 37yl C, W. CLIFTON. TEE STAR n! I C. C. Starr, Rensselaer, - - - —:DEALER IN:— Choice Staple and Fa.no/ Groceries and Provisions. Has a Full and Complete Stock of HAMS, SHOULDERS, BACON, LARD, SUGARS, COFFEES, TEAS, CANNED FRUITS, CHINA, GLASS AND QUEENSWARE, MEAL, FISH, FLOUR, SALT, CIGARS & TOBACCCO, MOLASSES. DRIED PEACH ES r . SPICES. POTATOES. RICE, BEANS, * DRIED APPLES. INDIGO, SOAP. BAKING POWDER. SODA. NUTMEGS, DRIED CORN. CREAM TARTER, TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, FLAVORING EXTRACTS, STARCH, AND A Thousand other Articles which we have* not space to enumerate kept constantly on hand, and which he will sell Cheap for CashProduce taken in Uiigi for H. Being thankfiil for past favors, he hopesby strict attention to business, and fair dealing. to merit a liberal jshare of the publicpatronage. Remember the stand, in “Shanghai rr building on Washington Street, and when you want Bargains in Groceries call on C. C. Starr. 29yl THE BIST. PRAIRIE LAUDS lOWA AND NEBRASKA, for sale by THE BURLINGTON & MISSOURI RIVER R. R. CO. On Ten Years’ Credit at 6 per cent Interest. One million acres in lowa and Southern Nebraska. The finest country in the world to combine Farming and Stock Raising. The soil is Rich aud easily cultivated; Climate warm; Seasons long; Taxes low and Education free. No Payments required on Principal until FIFTH year, and then only Oneseventh each each year until Paid. LAND EXPLORING TICKETS Sold at important stations on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Rail Road, and cost of same Refunded when land is bought. Half FARE to families of purchasers, and Low Freights on household goods and sane stock. •Twenty Per Cent Premum fir cultivation. Large discounts for Cash within one, two and three years. Products will pay for land and improv*, ments long before the Principal be comes due. , “The so-called destitution in Nebraska lies in the far western region, beyond the> the tends of thq B. ft M. K. R. Co. sgiF“ For circular that will describe ful|y these tends, and the terms of sale, apply to or address, LAND COMMISSIONER, Burlington, lowa, for lowa Lands, or Lincoln, N eb., for Nebraska Lands. Or McNary ft McNary Logansport Igd. 86q&,