People's Pilot, Volume 2, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 April 1893 — Page 8

Do your clothes need dying n ! c’f'auing? If so, take them to Ed Parcells, agent of Miller’s Steam Dye House, at Lafayette, and they will be returned to you as good as new.

It is reported that the Monon will not only put on a morning train north but also an afternoon train south leaving Chicago about Ip. m. World’s Fair visitors will have transportation about as they want it on the Monon. For big bargains in town lots call at A. Leopold's. He will sell you lots in hi*s addition which are larger and better situated to the school house than any other you could select. Call soon and find out terms and

prices. Porter & Wishard are now in their new quarters in the Hollingsworth building and will be pleased to have all their old customers call. They will carry a much larger stock than formerly and in addition will carry a full line of clothing. The Republicans held their town convention Monday evening. Only two new men tfere nominated, G. K. Hollingsworth succeeds Jim Ellis as councilman from the third ward, and Tom McGowen was nominated for town marshal, succeeding M. E. Warren. Ance Woodworth was renominated councilman from sth ward, C. G. Spitler, clerk and C. C. Starr, treasurer.

Austin & Co., composed of W. B. Austin, A. H. Hopkins, and Geo. K. Hollingsworth will loan you money on personal, mortgage, or chattel security for long or short time at local bank rates. These loans can be paid back at any time, and are more desirable than bank loans because interest is rebated. We have unlimited capital and can accommodate everybody. 39 Gt.

A philosopher arises to remark that “no man ever yet has been convicted of a crime committed with a cigar or pipe in his mouth. - ’ The weed seems to lead to thoughtful comteinplatlon. If you feel like getting mail, light your pipe or touch a match to your cigar, and its soothing effect to the base of the brain is at once perceived. Even the wildest savage knows the fact.

The Central Labor union, of Chicago, has decided to adopt radical measures in order that t'ne workingmen belonging to the unions attached to that body may have an opportunity of seeing the World's Fair without sacrificing their time and wages. It proposes to work Sunday and take Saturday as the day of rest, on which day the fair will be open.

The Rensselaer Pilot gives the Wizard Oil Yucca Electric Soap fake a rather more vigorous send off than we did. It pronounces their performance “rotten" and says there was not an artist in the company and that on the last night half the troupe was in the audience for the purpose of keeping down the hisses at the old chestnuts the jokers (?) on the stage were wont to spring on a civilized community. Their goods may he all right but their free show with ten cents charges for a seat was surely a fraud. —Lowell Tribune. Things in the vicinity of the depot are beginning to assume a metropolitan air. The flouring mill is. well under way. as is also the planing mill. The machine shop o' ih’. Mon nett is in operation and. is well fitted up with machinery for all kinds of work. At present they are working on Mr. Monnett’s invention, the self feeding attachment for a threshing machine. The foundry completes the list of enterprises of this kind. New houses are going up and every place seems to wear a busy aspect. This part of town is bound to be quite a business center before many years. Smoke the Mendoza cigar.

Ex Congressman Herman Stump, of Belair, Md.. who retired to priva.e life on the 4th of this _ month, has been appointed superintendent of immigration, to succeed Hon. William D. Owen, of Logansport. Messrs. Stump and Owen were members of the house committee on immigration in the fifty-first congress, and are warm personal friends. This is the office which Dr. Patton has been seeking.

All bands of music in Indiana open to engagements during the : week of the National Encampjat Indianapolis, Sept. 4 9, are requested to at once submit proposals to Irvin Robbins, chairman of the committee on music, G. A. R. National Encampment. Such proposals should stale the kind of bund, the number of musicians, the price for the day of the grand parade, and the price per day for further service. Here is a chance for the Rensselaer brass band to distinguish itself.

The American Nonconformist, which, for years, has been one of the very best papers in the United Slates, will from now on, contain several valuable new features which will make it a paper no farmer can afford to do without. Among these features

are regular special correspondents from several western states, a new and thrilling continued story. “The White Caps of Indiana,” by one of the most distinguished writers in the United Slates. We still furnish the Nonconformist and the Pilot for 81.85 a year to new subscribers.

Prof. Hicks’ weather for April will not be pleasant. For the present look for a cold wave giving way to warmer, stormy weather about the 9th and 10th. From 14th to 17th expect a series of violent disturbances. Many causes will conspire to oring dangerous results at this period. Frosts and freezing northward, will result about 16th to 19th. Watch and see. Very warm with lightning, rain and hail on and about 21st and 22nd. From 25th to 27th, look for the same results as during the last two periods. Venus equinox on the 19th will affect storms and temperatures all the month.

An exchange says: “Recently a minister was heard to remark that a newspaper that told the truth could not be a success. The minister who will at all times and under all circumstances tell 'the whole truth about his members, alive or dead, might not occupy the pulpit more than one Sunday, and in some cases might find it convenient to leave town. .The press and pulpit go hand in hand with a whitewash brush, and with pleasant words magnify little virtues into big ones. The pulpit, the press and the grave stones are the saint making triumvirate.”

The Iroquois ditch meeting at the court house last Saturday afternoon was well attended. S. P. Thompson explained the old ditch law under which the ditch wasorganized, and also gave anexplation of the new Gifford law, and attempted to show the impropriety of the same. The report of the engineer was also presented. No definite action of any kind was taken. The parties who favor the channel being cut north of town, owing to the saving in cost, are willing to donate the cost of that channel towards 'taking out the ledge of rock at Rensselaer. If the channel is cut north of town the county will be compelled under the law to build bridges which will cost about §15,000. The commissioners will be asked to donate about this sum towards taking out rock, as changing the channel will bp detrimental' to the best interests the majority of the people, and will be a saving to the county in the way of maintaining and building bridges, ’a *

CORRESPONDENCE.

• GOODLAND. Oats 30c. Corn 35c. Measles are still at par in Goadland. Farmers are about done sowing oats in Benton county. Frank Babcock, of the Remington Press, has moved back to Goodland.

Mr. John Hanley, of Morocco, was in town the latter part of the week. A fellow that ain’t got any business at home is the one that usually wants an office. Mr. R. Jacobs and Mr. Brown, a land agent from Wisconsin, made a flying trip to Mr. J's. farm in Pulaski county, Tues- | dayMr. and Mrs. Guire visited with friends in Benton county Sunday. Theo. Carew is slowly improving, and it is hoped will soon be around again. Dr. Loughridge, of Rensselaer, was called to see W. A. Harrington a few days ago. J. Och's saloon property at ‘this place was sold a few days ago and was “gobbled” in by a brewing company at Logansport on a debt. Dr. Triplet, of Morocco, was in town Friday on a professional visit.

The father and mother, from Momence, of Mrs. Peter Brook, visited her at this place over Sunday. A little boy whose name we not learn, from near Wadena, was buried at this place Saturday. Harry Clark, engineer, and Henry Shurel, fireman, of the LaCross run, had a “lay off - ’ a few 7 days ago , and put in two or three days on the marsh near Fair Oaks taking in the game.

We warn Kentland that if some of their first class bums don’t stay at home they will see their names in print. Pittigin and his partner. Hunter, took in the sights at Fowler Monday. Marion James says there is no question in his mind but that Cleveland will appoint a Democrat to the post office at this place. But the greatest question in Marion’s mind is who that Democrat will be. It seems to be a settled fact, in the minds of our people, that at least three of the “sadists” in our schools will have to go after their present term expires. It is mighty hard to thwart the will of the people. Don’t let us have any ambassadors. It’s contrary to American institutions, and it is to be hoped Mr. Cleveland will not put it into operation. The physician who said “a woman should sleep at least nine hours at night and two hours during the day,” must have been an old batchelor and never had any experience with women’s cold feet that would send a chill up a man’s spine colder than a Kankakee ice house in July. There isn’t a child tw 7 o years old in the vicinity of Goodland but knows that there is such a paper as the People's Pilot now, since “Jack the Ripper” has.been in the ripping business, and we may as well say right here that we are not through yet, but- have several swaths to cut before w 7 e are done.

Miss Hogan, a former teacher at this place, has been visiting friends in this vicinity for a few days past. Mr. Kenton has built an addition to his already commodious residence. Last Friday was good Friday. Did you sow your cabbage seed? Will Gilman and wife visited friends at Brook Sunday. Fruit speculators say that the severe winter weather has not injured the fruit crop to any extent.

About ten tickets was sold to Gas City from this place Monday. The rate was too high and all that seem to reap any benefit are two or three real estate men.

There are two Prof. (?) Davises in this county, one at Goodland and the other at Morocco. The latter is editor of the Morocco Courier, a small sheet printed on shoe pegs by borrowed Ink, borrowed capital and cheap labor, the latter from

poor girls who did his dirty work that he might strut the streets and do nothing but plan a scheme to beat them after they had resorted to a court of justice to get their hard earned money. One, a deaf and dumb girl, who had no other means of support but her daily labor, was compelled to leave his place of business without one-fourth of her pay and as a last resort the poor girl’s father took the matter in hand and had to compromise with Davis in order to get anything at all. The other one, a young lady now in the employ of the Herald, stood it as long as possible on promises and then had to seek other quarters where she was sure of her pay and a printing, office where laborers are paid 100 cents on the dollar. It4ooks as though this one was a little hard pushed for “matter,” otherwise he would not have published the man of “destiny’s” reply with his own comments, but when the readers of the Pilot understand that the principal part of his editing is done with the scissors they need not be surprised. He accuses “Jack” of abusing individuals at his place “with his vile pen.” When this roaring rhinoceros makes a statement of this kind he is only following up his usual vocation, that of lying. We never have mentioned an individual’s name in that vicinity excepting the pencil pusher of the Courier. When he says we assailed the ladies of that place in connection with the W. C. T. U’s. here he only lies again and he knows it. Jack the Ripper.

SORGHUM VALLEY.

The spring work is taking several of our big “school boys” out of school, which reduces our school in size some, though not in interest. Jerry Shay has a new wind pump lately erected, -which adds greatly to the appearance of his premises. Joe Pollock had some bad luck last week with a fire. He was burning some stubble when the fire got away from him and burned his stable, together with harness, etc. Jack Hoyes also lost three stacks of hay in the same manner. Our school dismisses and paid a visit to the Surrey school last Friday and a most enjoyable time was Experienced by all. School Boy.

NUBBIN RIDGE.

Everything is stiring around here. Roads are getting better. Solomon McCurtain and wife are getting better. Charles Fish is getting the better of the measles. There will be Sunday school at Burns school house next Sunday at 9:30 a. m. “We understand that the President of the Endeavor society had his dogs chained to the fence for the purpose of going coon hunting.” It is a mistake. His dog was at home on that night. Butterfly, the truth next time; it is kll the same price. ' Silk Worm.

FAIR OAKS.

Wm. Russel’s fine barn is finished. John McColly intends moving a saw mill to this place. It is greatly needed. Jap Cleaver continues to enlarge photograpns. Park Wright visited Fair Oaks Sunday. Elmer Bennet contemplates locating in Montana. Wm. Barnes, the great hunter, came in from Mud Lake jvith forty-one ducks and one wild goose. Mrs. George Stowers came from Joliet, HL, on a visit to her husband’s relatives in Fair Oaks. She was greatly pleased with the appearance of the town, but was somewhat surprised that we had no electric lights and street cars. Alf Reed and son went gunning. All day long they waded the swamps of northern Jasper and returned in the evening with empty guns. Chas. A. Gundy keeps his house filled with ducks and geese. Sylvester Jenkins has sold his farm near Blackford and is mov-

ing into Fair Oaks where he will follow the carpenters trade. Thomas Mallatt is doing a splendid business dealing out rations from his commissary department. There is a report in circulation that Thomas Davison will continue to be postmaster for the next four years, or until some Democrat moves into Fair Oaks. Wm. Russel is building a grocery building and contemplates keeping a general assortment of novelties and notions. Seventeen town lots sold in one day quite recently. James McColly will make Fair Oaks his home in the near future. We tender him a hearty welcome.

Benjamin McColly visited Fair Oaks. He was seen with a wild z goose in his hand and he seemed very anxious to keep it until he returned to Rensselaer. , True Blue.

SURREY.

Quarterly meeting at Vaughn, beginning on Friday evening, April 7th, and continues overSunday. The A. C. F. will have a program for Sunday evening. Every one invited. Walt Ponsler visited with Simon Kenton on Easter Sunday, but Mrs. Kenton not being at home, they had to fry eggs and eat their own cooking. Simon Kenton would like to have the post office at Surrey, but is very timid about asking for it.

It has been reported that several parties from Rbnsselaer have been personally interviewing Congressman Hammond in regard to the post office at Rensselaer. Pshaw! what is the use to bother about it. Whatever is to be, will be, any way. Joe Rowen is on the sick list with lung fever. Jessie Lang is said to have the diptheria. Vic Webb, of the Chicago Bargain Store, spent Easter at Surrey. He was looking after eggs and fresh air. Good weather* for sowing oats and everybody busy. Several pieces of wheat will be plowed under and sowed in oats or corn.

HANGING GROVE.

Miss Ella Hanley closed a very successful term of school at Banta last Friday. Mr. Albert Farmer also closed his school on the same date. The Hanging Grove graduating exercise will be held at the Osborne school house April 14. There are three graduates, Miss Eve Kenton and the two Messrs Lee. Mr. William Kpnton will move on the Linville farm at Lee, Ind. Mr. Fritz Zard, Jr. and family visited his parents at Marlboro last Sunday. Quite a crowd of young people from Zard spent a verypleasant evening with Miss Ada Wood last Sunday. Mr. Daniel Robinson has gone to Chicago to accept a good position for the summer. Frank Phillips, of Chicago, was the guest of his brother, John R. Phillips, of Marlboro, last Saturday and Sunday. Miss Eve Kenton was tho guest of Miss Hattie Eldridge last week.

The Marlboro Dramatic Co. gave a matinee last Sunday evening. William Eldridge killed three wild geese last Saturday at two shots. Our pastures and meadows are growing green and our farmers have begun their honest toil in the fields and gardens. Our maidens have donned their calico dresses and bonnets. Spring again is here with many a hearty welcome. The supply of milk to the creamery at Marlboro still increases. Erastus Winter, whose house and contents burned some time ago, has received the insurance on his household goods. Mr. Alfred Thompson will erect a new house in the near future. Willie, the eldest son of Chas. Bussel, is very dangerously sick with congestion of the brain. Mr. Thomas, of Monon, was the guest of Miss Effie Gwin last Sunday.

IROQUOIS.

Spring has come at last. Some of the farmers are sowing oats, others are plowing. Trees and bushes are budding for leaves. Never pay cash for liquor and go in debt for flour. Miss Gertrude Welsh was the

' " ' ' 1_ " ' ■ aaa *** lMV guest of John Putt and family one night la.->l week; As spring has c- ' let the man that knows how -io farm prove it to the community. • School closed at District Nix. 8 last Friday. The attendance was small as most of the pupils 3 were busy. Law suits teem to be rather expensive luxuries. Most of our neighborhood was called to Rensselaer one day last weok. Give your boy a fortune by teaching him a trade. Cowboy. 1

Eddie Faris and John Guild have returned home from Vai- « paraiso where they have been attending school. Mrs. Lizzie Boycourt, of Wolcott. is visiting relatives in this vicinity. Gillam school closed last Thursday. The pupils, patrons i and many other persons to the number of 110 were present and all partook of a bountiful dinner at noon. An extensive literary programme, which was enjoyed by all, was rendered in the afternoon. Miss Lulu Little, of Medaryville, is the guest of Miss Lizzie I Poisel. Elder Street is holding a series of meetings at Glendale. Ruggins.

Weather is riice and the farmers are very much interested in garden making and oats sow mg. We have about thirty cases of measles in our town. We had an ex-Catholic to lecture in the Christian church on Monday and Tuesday nights against Catholicism. It is reported that Dr. Turner has sold his drug store to G. 0. Stemble and Frank Scott. Mr. Bruner loaded his goods and left our town last Tuesday evening to go -where he had a job of work. Our school commenced last Monday again. There is some talk of two new hotels being erected in our town in the near future. We had two horse buyers in our town last Tuesday. Mr. Prevo, of Medaryville, made our town a short visit Tuesday. Hay is leaving our.town rapidly. G. O. Stemble sent out twenty-nine car loads last week.

Everyone sowing oats. Grass has begun to grow. There has been considerable sickness lately but all are better now. The Center Alliance was !-e----organized last Thursday night with twenty-one members. Next meeting in two weeks. Rev. Vice w r as called to Fair Oaks last Friday to preach the funeral of Mrs. Hodge. Thos. Brusnahan had a barn raising last Tuesday. James Burns and N. Vice are each building small barns. Wm. Chilcote, one of D. B. Noweis’ tenants, has moved to Rensselaer. The property vacated will be occupied by a Mr. Lese, from Germany. Several of the neighbors have been shipping horse radish to the Chicago market with good financial results. P. A. Gant, the recent teacher at Rose Bud, has returned to the Valparaiso normal. Sabbath school officers for current quarter were elected at Rose Bud Sunday. Circle. For a good smoke try the Safety cigar. Strictly speaking, we are undoubtedly “in it” this year. Farmers, if you have not yet seen our varied and excellent line of implements this year do not fail to call and see us before buying. We are positively going to offer you some surprisingly low prices on first class goods. Hammond Bros.

E. M. Parcells is agent for Miller’s steam dye house, of Lafayette. Ladies’ and gentlemen’s soiled and faded clothing cleaned, dyed, pressed and repaired, making them equal to new at a small cost. Dyeing and cleaning ladies’ fine dresses and cloaks without ripping apart a specialty. Lace curtains cleaned and finished by the New French Steam Process. Kid slippers, necties, feathers and plumes of all kinds cleaned,

SPUG.

GILLAM.

WHEATFIELD.

CARLIN CROSSING.