Jasper Republican, Volume 2, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 December 1875 — Holidays Just at Hand. [ARTICLE]

Holidays Just at Hand.

Get out year skates and have them sharpened. E. T. Harding and J. H. W’illey went to Chicago Tuesday. For good substantial holiday good’, go tv F. J. Sedrs A Co. —i ♦ i Emmet Kannal went to Chicago Tuesday for more goods. • — «. —-it Benton county is to have a Catholic college worth $200,000. Ezcha nge Hall is the name of the new town hall at Remington. "Johnny” Hemphill is sticking longprimer in the Union office. F. J. Sears & Co. have a large display of Jewelry—for the holidays. The "Weekly Inter-Ocean and Jaspbb Republican one year for $2.65. A FULL STOCK OF HOLIDAY GOODS just received at E. L. Price’s. A few of those handsome Alpacca Suits, for ladies, at F. J. Sears & Co. Ladies and children’s Underwear—good and cheap at Mrs. Halstead’s. ?a- r ; Charley Starr went to LaFayette Wednesday for his stock of holiday goods, Remington has a night watchman, if we are to believe what the Record says. '

Mr. J. Misnfr and lady, of Donovan, 111., was visiting friends in Rensselaer this week. *— The nicest scarfs, neckwear and furnishing goods, for Christmas presents, at It. Fendig’s- _______ The holiday goods have come. Call at the Rensselaer stores and make your selections. D. H. Coover, of Francesville, will please accept the thanks of tho writer hereof for favors. In Remington, when a conple get married, they ring the cow-bells and beat the tin cans. The Delphi Journal closes its twer ty-fiflb volume this week. May it live to celebrate its centennial. The Weekly Chicago Tribune and the Jasper Republican one year to any address on receipt of $2.50. Ou? young friend, Mr.'A. B. Clark, of the Remington Record office, was in town again last Saturday night. # Doc. Kelley started for Pittsburg, Pcirn., Monday morning, to be absent, we understand,nearly all winter. If you want to make your little girl perfectly happy, get her one of those beautiful wax dolls at F. J. Scars & Co’a

Treasurer Janes has some "mighty interestin’ readiu’ ” elsewhere in this paper under the caption of “ Taxes for 1875.-’ The Remington Record thinks a little work on the roads between that town and this would be a good thing. Consent. The Delphi Times advertises for a partner in business. A practical printer with good habits, honesty and capability is desired. MAKE YOUR WIFE OR YOUR SWEET‘heart a present ofa plain, gold ring. h. L. Price has them of all sizes, and at accommodating prices. Jasper county will be entitled to ten delegates in the Republican State Convention, which con venes in Indianapolis on tho 22d day of February, 1876. CALL AT E. L. PRICE’S JEWELRY Storeand select that present you are going to make to your wife before they are all gone. We suggest you get her one of those nice, silver tea-sets. Henry Fisk, of Remington, was in town Saturday. He says there are about seven couples living in Remington to be married soon—one trippie wedding, one double wedding, and two single.

The North Judson Courier has been sold to Chas. C. Post, who is to be the future editor and Proprietor of that paper. James L. Sweeny somewhat reluctantly surrenders his position as editor. FOR WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY, solid gold rings, ear rings, sleeve-buttons, solid silver and gold plated chains, spectacles, and other articles, call at E. L. Price’s Jewelry StcrrC, opposite bank'. The Benton county Democrat is a good paper. It clips items freely from the Republican-- but without mentiotflng where they came from. Just go on, Bro. Maddock, if you think there’s no hereafter. If it is the history of Indiana you want, Mr. J. M. Griggs, the agent, will supply that work to you at a price very reasonable. An examinationn of the book wiU. prove to you at once that it is just the thing you desire. When you want a new suit of clothes don’t go hunting around all over town till you’re sick, but call at once, at R. Fendig’s, and let him show you a few samples of his goods. Parties purchasing of him will be dealt with in a liberal manner. The new issue of fifty cent fractional currency is now being distributed. It presents a very neat appearance, and each piece is embellished with the signature of Jno. C. New, the new Treasurer. His writing coiajpares very favorably with that of his predecessor. BLOW, BLOW, YE GENTLE BREEZES, and as ye go meandering over the country, carry the #cWs to everybody, that E. L. Price, the Jeweler, has just received a new and complete stock of goods for the holiday trade. Call early if you want to secure the best bargains.

la some way or other the story has got oat that we will not print calling, address and business cards.* This is a mistake. We will prist any number a person may happen to want—from 25 to 5,000, and at prices which defy competition. A grand Christmas tree will be erected in the Court House in Rensselaer on Christmas night, under the supervision of some of the Sunday schools. It is expected that there will be an increased attendance at the Sunday schools, for tho next two Sundays at least. Rev. H. B. Miller desires us to announce that he is prepared to put new bottoms in cht»p-seatod chairs. Sb all who have thrown their old chairs aside because the seats have worn out can take them to him and get them repaired at a reasonable price. ; j*'. The ladies who anxiously contemplate the right to vote, and who dream of the enchantments and fascinations of holding office, should take courage; An Illinois lady was recently appointed a notary public, and holds a commission from Governor Beverage for said office. Don't allow yourself to be deceived, but go to R. Fendig’s for staple dry goods, fancy goods, dress trimmings, Clothing for men and boys, boots and shoes, etc., for at his store you will find one of the largest and most complete assortments in the town, and at prices which defy competition. The Plymouth Republicaa makes an appeal for a share of the city printing. It adds: "There are many Republicans who cry for a county paper of true Republican principles, and when an effort is mode to produce one, they stand back, only handing us one dollar for subscription.” Since our last report marriage licenses were issued as follows : Thomas S. Ralph to Marie S. Clark. Oliver P. Beaver to Martha E. r'atchet. John M. Davidson to Ellen M. McCabe. Ezekiel W. Ball to Mary Baker. Nolle J. York to Jane C. Wood. The home side of last week’s Monticello Herald was almost completely filhd with advertisemcnls, only about one column and a half of reading matter appearing on that side. The business men of Monticello are an enterprising lot of gentlemen, judging by their free use of printer’s ink. Messrs. B. M. Butler, W. H. Shaw, G. B. Chappell, S. A. Morgan, C. H. Price and ■other gentlemen from Remington were iu attendance to the Commissioners’ Court, yesterday, to see that Justice was done Mr. G. W. Swett in the matter of his application for license, that is, to prevent him getting a license if possible. We hereby take back all we have ever said derogatory to the characters of mothers-in-law, and insist that there isn’t a better and more delightful class of people on the face of the globe. Perhaps it might be well to state in connection with the above that the writer’s mother-in-law bus been visiting with him this week.

If you want something for the ladies, misses or children, call at e Mrs. Halstead’s where you will find noveltiesand ornaments m great variety. Also, latest styles and largest assortment of Gloves. Tics, Beltsand Comlis, made a specialty. Prices warranted satisfactory to customers. The Union is of the opinion that the first lecture delivered by Col. Hoy, last week, in the Court House, lias -‘prosy, illogical, and fanatical,” Mr. Hoy’s two lectures will do more towards lessening the evil of intemperance in Rensselaer than ninety and nine such editorials as-the one in which the above quoted words appeared. The Commissioners’ Court is in session this week. The applications of R. F. Goddard and M. Halloran for license to sell intoxicating drinks., will come bes.-re the Board to-day. George Swett’s application for license to sell liquor in Remington was discussed yesterday, and the Commissioners refused to grant him a license. On Tuesday Constable Shaull, of Remington, delivered into the hands of the Sheriff, one Wardell, who had been arrested for gambling, had his trial before Justice Spencer, and was fined 10 cents and costs, in all amounting to $7.10; but the poor fellow hadn’t money enough to pay his fine. >iis is the etory as we heard it repeated on the streets. PERSONS IN" SELECTING PRESENTS for friends havebut little regardfor the necessities of the person. This is a matter to always consider, and if your girl hasn’t got a nice set of Jewelry, nothing, we assure you, will prove more acceptable than one of thoce beautiful sets at E. L. Price’s. He also keeps a stock of other articles suitable fcr presents. The following arc tho names of the gentlemen drawn to serve as petit jurors during the December term of the Jasper Circuit Court, which convenes next Monday : John Thomas Larnson, Seth W. Bardwell, Henry Banta, John Adamson, Michael Hess, Frederick Rishling, William H. Daugherty, 0. L. Moffit, Horace W. Fairchild, Hoffman Keen, Charles M. Watson and Isaac D. Dunn.

Mr. C. B. Steward, a gentlemau of this place, is now at work securing scholars for a dancing school of twelve lessons—one each Friday evening, commencing «n the 17th ihst. Two hour’s instructions will be given each evening, after which the doors of the hall will be thrown open to the public generally. Terms reasonable. Good musftr will be present, and a nice time is anticipated. What is the best and cheapest holiday present? is the question that is dwelling in the minds of the people now days; and I would say to those enquiring minds that the best and cheapest present is a good photograph, large size, in a nice frame. This will last a lifetime, and will be the first choice of your friends. You can get those kind of photographs at the New Gallery, over E. Kannal’s 'drug store. A. REEYE, Photographer.

Rev. George Guild ; one of the pioneer ministers of Northern Indiana, lias lately been appointed Bible Agent of this county, by the American Bible Society, and is how visiting rich and poor, and placing the Word in every family destitute of ft He has already canvassed Jordan, Newton and Gillam townships, and is so successful that, aside from all the expenses of his agency, he is daily putting money into the Bible fund.— He is the light man in the right place, and is doing a good work for the oounty. The history of Indiana, J. M. Griggs, agent for Jasper county, contains a postoffice directory of the State, designating the county-seats and money order offices. Gives a history of the Grange movement in Indiana. A t>eau.tiftil engraving of all tho Governors of the State is given away tv every purchaser of the work. Mr. Griggs already has on his list about twenty of the prominent citizens of Logansport as well as maoy of those of Winamac, Medaryville, Francesville and Rensselaer, ‘the book can be obtained only by subscription, and now is the best. time to subscribe. True, tlje times are hard, as the saying goes, but this history is really worth the money askAi for it, so give him your name without a moment’s Bel ay and thereby bo hippy.

History of the State of Indiana.— Mr. J. M. Griggs is now canvassing Jasper county for this celebrated work, he being the sole agent for this county. This work contains the full nnd authentic civil and political history of the State from its first; exploration down to 1874, including an account of tho commercial, agricultural, and educational growthof Indiana, with historical and descriptive sketches of cities, to wns and vil, lagos, embracing interesting narativCs of pioneer life, together with biographical sketches and portraits of the prominent men of the past and present, and a history of each county separately. The book is gotten up by DeWitt C. Gooodrich and *Prof. Charles R. Tuttle. It is the k ind of a book that should be in the hands- of every well-regu-lated family in Indiana.. Mr. Griggs will call on you at your homes. Be prepared to put your names on h"s subscription list without delay. The b&ok is sold only on 'subscription at the following rates; French morocco style of binding, $6.50; library style, $4.75 ; common cloth, $3.75. Procure a copy by all means.