People's Pilot, Volume 3, Number 48, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 May 1894 — HERE’S SOMETHING. [ARTICLE]

HERE’S SOMETHING.

We doubt if there is. any business that feels the effects of the hard times more than the newspaper business. We do not like to say it, but we mm* landing subscription due ing to more than' we are compelled to ask your assistance. Call and see what your account is, so that it can be adjusted. we need the money. We have to pay spot cash’for our paper and it takes money to meet the bills. If you think you are in arrears fey your subscription, call and see if it is so. We *» will be pleased to see you. It is only a dollar here and there, but in the long run it amounts to a great deal.

A bad wreck occurred on the Monon, near Dyer, last Saturday morning. The bridge gang who were doing some repairing, ran their train on to the spur to let the south bound passenger train go by and they forgot to close the switch. The engineer of the passenger train did not discover the open switch until within a short distauce of it and too late to stop. The train crashed into the bumping post and on into the soft marsh, almost burying the engine, The baggage car, mail car and first day coach telescoped and ran on top of the engine. Engineer David Pope was found in a deep hole under some heavy timber, with a broken leg and back and head badly hurt. Baggage Master Bustee was found under the baggage car, buried in the soft mud, and was seriously injured about the back and head. Geo. Robinson, of Chicago, a passenger, had both limbs broken. Two other passengers from Chicago had their arms broken. The trainmen say it was a miraculous escape, as there was nearly 30 passengers in the smoker and day coach. Physicians were immediately called and the wounded men taken to Hammond, where their wounds were dressed.

“The Model.” Father, dear father, come home with me now, for ma has some carpets to beat, she’s got all the furniture out in lhe road, from the front clear to the street. The stove must come down and be put out in the shed, and the yard must be cleaned of dry grass, for its time to clean house and the duce is to pay, and the front window needs a new glass. Father, dear father, come home with me now, and' bring some bologna and cheese; its most twelve o’clock and there is nothing to eat, I’m so hungry I’m weak in my knees. All the dinner we'll have will oe scraps and such, and we’ll have to eat standing up, too, for the tables and chairs are all out in the yard. Oh, I wish spring cleaning was through! Father, dear father come home with me now, for ma is mad as a Turk; she says you’re a lazy old thing, and that she proposes to put you to work. There’s painting to do and paper to hang, and windows and casing to scrub, for its house cleaning time 4 and you've got to come home and revel in suds and cole grub.

B. F. FERGUSON is now prepared to nfake farm loans at (H per cent. Interest per annum, commission as low as any one else. He does his own abstracting and can save you money there. Be sure and call. We can make your loans quickly. We make it a specialty.

Persons who sympathize with the afflicted will rejoice with D. E. Carr, of 1235 Harrison St., Kansas City. He is an old sufferer from infiamatory rheumatism, but has not heretofore been troubled in this climate. Last winter he went up into Wisconsin, and in consequence has had another attack. * ‘lt came Upon me again very acute and severe,” he said, “my joints swelled and became inflamed; sore to toupli or almost to look at. Upon«e urgent request of my motherli-law L tried ChamPain Bathi to reduce the swelling and ease the pain, and to my agreeable surprise, it hid both. I have used three fifty-cent bottles and believe it to be the finest thing for rheumatism, pains and swellings extant.” For sale byF. B. Meyer, druggist. “The Model.”

Have you seen the new “ad” of the new store, “The Model.” You want to read it. It may do you good. The name of its manager, Mr. Will Mossier, is a sufficient guarantee, as to whether, it will be attractive to you or not. Where-ever you see his name connection with an enterprise you may know that everything is satisfactory and you will got the worth of your money when trading in his establishment. Another thing he is a firm boleiver in printer’s ink and well knows how to use it advantageously so as to secure good results. We predict a successful career for Mr. Mossier during his stay with us. Go in and see him. lie will do you good. “The Model.”

The Students of St. Joseph’s College, of this place, have in preparation the historical drama, “Major John Andre,” which they intend to render at Eger’s Opera House, Wednesday evening, May 23d, under the auspices of the “Columbian Literary Society” and “Seifert Light Guards.” The plot upon which the drama rests is historical and needs no

further comment. The play is free from anything objectionable and the virtues of patriotism, unswerving uprightness, filial affection etc. are presented in a manner well suited to make a good and lasting impression upon the audience. “The Model.”

John Healy has opened a shoe shop in Uncle Charley Rhoades’ harness shop, and is now prepared to do all kinds of custom work. His terms are cash to all. If you need repairing done in first class style, give him a call and he will give you satisfaction. “The Model.”

DeWitt’s Sarsaparilla is prepared for cleansing the blood from impurities and disease. It does this and more. It builds up and strengthens constitutions impaired by disease. It recommends itself. A. F. Long & Co., Druggists “The Model.”

Hon. D. W. Owen, of Cass county, the Republican candidate for congress from this district, gave a public talk on the condition of affairs politically at the court house, last Tuesday.

Let us remind you that now is the time to take DeWitt’s Sarsaparilla, it will do you good. It recommends itself. A. F. Long & Co., Druggists.

If a lawn mower was used on the grass in the court house yard it would add greatly to the appearance of the latter. “The Model.”

Dr. S. F. Scott, Blue Ridge, Harrison county, Mo., says: “For whooping cough Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is excellent.” By using it freely the disease is deprived of all dangerous consequences. There is no danger in giving the Remedy to babies, as it contains nothing injurious. 25 and 50 cent bottles for sale by F. B. Meyer, druggist. Griswold Van Rensselaer, the great-grand-son and the last in the direct line to bear the name of the founder of the town of Rensselaer, died at Colorado Springs, Colorado, April 22, 1894.

Creates health, creates strength, creates vigor; DeWitt’s Sarsaparilla. It recommends itself. A. F. Long & Co., Druggists. Dr. Bitters, a former resident of this place, addressed an audience on Spiritualism at the court house last Friday evening. There will be children's day exercises at the Rose Bud church on Sunday evening, May 20th. Everybody invited to attend. This will likely be the last week of the revival meetings now in progress at the M. E. church,

Some thing wrong when you tiro too easily. Some thing wrong when the skin is not clear and smooth. Some thing wrong when the Blood is impure. Everything right when you lake DeWitt’s Sarsaparilla. It Roc ommends itsedf. A. F. Lon<; & Co., Druggists. Sam Yeoman ha a car load ot the celebrated McCormick Reapers and Mowers, and in offering them at prices that cannot bo equaled by any other machine. If you are thinking of buying, it will be to your interest to see him.

It cures blood and skin disorders. It does this quickly and permanently. Is there any good reason why you should not use DeWitt’s Sarsaparilla? It recommends itself. A. F. Long & Co., Druggists. . Some fellows over at Goodland thought they had made the startling discovery of a jug of,, nitro-glycerine. Upon examination it was found, to be buttermilk. A good joke on the latter.

The Christian Endeavor Societies of the Christian and Pres byterian churches held their regular union meeting at the Christian church, last Sunday evening. The foundations are laid for J. C. McCoiiy’s now houses just north of the electric light station. They will add greatly to th& street when completed. E. J. McQaaid, of Chicago, was the guest of bis friend, Chas. Porter, over Sunday. Mr. McQuaid is connected with the Consolidated Coal Co.

Take advantage of our coupon offer and secure a set of “Amer i ica photographed,” a beautiful series of iltiO photographs of American views. The Independent is anew venture in the newspaper line, at 1 Monticello. The editors are C. -1 M. Reynolds and H. T. Bott, of § Cass county. A whole car-load of binding twine at Sam Yeoman's near the depot. He is making a remarkable cut on this article. Go and see him.

If you haven’t paid your subscription for this year, either come and s?ee us or send it in. We need it and meed it greatly, too. Binder twine at Sam Yeoman's near the depot. “The Model.”