People's Pilot, Volume 4, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 September 1894 — Page 1

THE PEOPLE’S PILOT.

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I "THE MODEL" Tell The Truth! No Dog Stories, iXf o Fish Stories, o Fables, but SOLID f X FACTS! That we have the most complete (in every department) Dry Goods and Clothing House in Rensselaer. However we recognize no competition in the city of Rensselaer. Everybody reads, our “ads” because they know it is money in their pockets. We assure the trade the kindest of treatment by competent salesmen.

Our Clothing Department. It is an acknowledged fact that we have the stock of clothing to suit the people. We have better goods, better styles, lower prices and the largest stock from which to make your selection. < We have Boys’ Suits from 89c to 16. We have Boys’ Overcoats from $1.38 to $lO. We have Men’s Suits from $4.50 to S2O. We have Men’s Overcoats from $4 to S2O. t I We are the sole agents of the Wanamaker & Brown iperchant tailoring goods. Call in and see samples, l > We will make yon a pair of pants or a suit and guarantee youa perfect fit. Suits made to order, sl2 and upwards. Pants made to order, $4 and upwards. Ask to see “Kast Iron” Clothing.

OUR DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT. \ We are showing three times the stock of Dress Goods of any house in the City, consisting of Coverts Cloth, Sousil Cloth, Moll air, Ml wool, Cashmere, Henrietta. Our Trimmings cannot be beat. Changeable, Silk Jets, Fancy Braids in all colors. Call and see this Department.

OUR . WOOLEN DEPARTMENT. Yarns, Flannels, Blankets. See our 50c a pair blankets; Yarns the best you ever saw, 5c a skein, elsewhere 10. OUR NOTIONS department. It is acknowledged even by our competitors that we out do them. OUR SHOE DEPARTMENT. Ladies’ kid Button Shoes.. $1 25 aiIIBIIHIHIHIHIIIIHIIIII

THE MODEL Leader of Low Prices. WILL A. MOSSLER, Manager, Rensselaer, ... Indiana. • P. S. Wait and watch for the Model Grand Cloak Opening, October 2,3, 4, 5 and 6, 1894. Don’t buy. a cloak until you see our line, as for correct and stylish garments, the Model will have’em.

School Supplies. A complete line at B. F. City Dr ug Store.

Women’s Oil Gram Button Shoes, 125 Women’s Calf Button Shoes 1 25 Men’s Congress Shoes 1 50 Mett’s Bals Shoes.; 1 50 Children’s Shoes, 75c, sl, $.25, 11.50. , A full line of men’s boots at 11.75, $2.00, $2,50, 53.00, $4.00. Boys’ boots, sl, $1.25, $1.50. Here is where we are strictly in it. Rubber Goods, we carry all the leading brands.

OUR UNDERWEAR DEPARTMENT. Special offering to the early trade. Now is the time to buy your underwear. Winter Gloves, Hoods, Fascinators, Shawls, Ice Wool Shawls. Weave the Leader in this department.' OUR DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT. Fruit of the Loom Muslin .. .7|c Lawrence LL Muslin 5c Good Bleached Muslin 5c Dress Calicos, sc, 6c, 7c. Our B|c Toweling, 5c a yard. lIIIIIIHIIIIiaiIIIIMIIIIMIIIIMIIIIMIIIII

RENSSELAER. IN.D.FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER?. 1894.

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THE PEOPLE’S PILOT.

What came near proving > fatal accident, occurred lr*6t Tuesday at the residence of 'Ott Clark, across the river. Mrs. George Perry with her three year old son were visiting Mrs Clark, and while there Ernest Clark attempted to fill the tank of their gasoline stov<3, he not noticing the fact that there was fire in one of the burners of the stove. The result was that a terrific explosion took place, in which the child of Mrs. Perry was seriously burned. The others in the room were badly scorched also. The fire department responded to the call, but the blaze was hastily extinguished before it arrived. As we go to press we learn that the condition of the child is improving.

A meeting will be held at the Presbyterian church Sunday the 9th, at 7 oclock p. m., for the purpose of forming a club for the systematic study of the bible. The work for the coming year being the “Foreshadowings of the Christ.” Members of the church and congregation and all others cordially invited. “Doc.” Nichols is building a hay barn, cattle shed and pens on the north side of the railroad,. east of the Depot. He will pul ! down a well, set up a pair of scales and make things about the shipping lots much mote convenient than they now are.

Korah Parker and Miss Bessie Makeever, both well known young people, were married at the home of W. S. Coen, two miles north-west of town, last Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock. Elder J. L. Brady performing the ceremony.

Julius G. Huff and Miss Lucinda Cox were married last Wednesday at noon, at the residence of Wash. Scott on South Vanßensselaer street. Elder J. L. Brady performed the marriage ceremony. The board of county commissioners adjourned court to attend the democratic county convention yesterday. They appeared very much interested when their successors were nominated.

Ask B. S. Fendig the best route to Remington. He ought to know, for he traveled all over Jasper county last Sunday to find it. Mrs. Stanley, two miles north of town, is building a neat, roomy house that will be quite an ornament to that neighborhood. B. Forsythe and wife are in the city attending a special tariff reduction sale of dry goods. Watch for bargains. Frank Parkinson, who has been working in north-western lowa for several weeks, returned here last Tuesday.

The newly elected board of directors of the Pilot Pub. Co. meet at this office to-morrow morning. Birdie Bly at the opera house, tonight. Fred Phillips is in Fowler this week.

Publifi Speaking. Hon. J. W. Swan, of Benton county, will speak at the following places: F*air Oaks, Monday evening, September 10. Kniman, Tuesday evening, September 11. DoMotte, Wednesday evening, September 12. Wheatfield, Thursday evening. September 13. Hershman, Walker township, Friday evening, Sept. 14. Egypt, Jordan tp., Saturday evening, Sept 15. Among the mast noted of American pianists are Mme. Carreno, Mme. Rive-King, Mme. Bloomfield Zeisler and Miss Birdie Bly. Miss Bly is the youngest artist in the list but shows marked signs of exceptional genius, with promise of a brilliant career.—New York Sun.

There will be a trial of the Monnett Automatic Threshing Machine, at the threshing machine works in Rensselaer, on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 13, for threshing machine men and others who have expressed a desire to see it running.

There were a few “fakirs” on the street last Saturday, but they were not in any way connected with the circus, but have been working the fairs. Several of them remained here over Sunday and. left on Tuesday for the fair at Francesville.

The sweetest and most pleasant homes can be provided by purchasing one of Leopold’s South Addition lots at a very low price and on easy terms* A. Leopold, proprietor. Office at the “Model” store.

The faithful old black horse, that for so many years has been the moving power in the Robinson lumber yard, has at last laid his burden down, is now “from harness free.” John L. Nichols arrived Monday, from drought parched Nebraska with five hundred stock hogs which he is selling out in job lots to farmers. Dr. H. J. Kannal, veterinary surgeon, will be in Wheatfield on Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 17 and 18. Office at Fendig’s drug store. On Thursday, Sept. 18th, the Monon will run a cheap excursion to Chicago. Rate for round trip from Rensselaer 90 cents. W. H. Beam.

Bert Bartoo is laying off from his work on the Republican, this week, on account of sore eyes. Joe Reynolds is working in his place. Wm. L. Davis and Laura L. Miller, Korah A. Parker and Bessie G. Makeever have been granted marriage licenses. B. F. Ferguson is agent for Gaar, Scott & Co.’s steam engines and threshers and solicits correspondence. Henry O. Harris & Co. have added a new screw door safe of the latest pattern to their banking institution.

The 16 months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Yeoman, of Pleasant Ridge, was buried last Wednesday. W. E. Overton always furnishes nobby vehicles and safe horses to his patrons when they want to drive. Call for a sample of my own make vanilla. It is guaranteed B. F. Fendig, Druggist. If you want a nice lunch, call at Lakey & Sayler’s. Birdie Bly at the opera house, tonight.

Miss Kate Rodgers, of Gillam Tt., who only lacks afew months study of being a graduate of DePauw University and who always possessed a remarkable talent for writing essays, narratives, sketches, etc.,has recentlyfmade a very successful entrance into the literary world. Several of her essays have been purchased by editors of prominent educational journals and she intends to devote her time to the profession of literary work. One of her articles contains more than 3000 words.

The Reynold’s show was here last Saturday and it was a very clever circus. They gave a nice parade in the morning and an excellent performance in the afternoon. At night the best features of the program were omitted, They went to Danville from here where they exhibited last Monday.

The barn of Mrs. Ludd Hopkiss burned to the ground last Saturday afternoon. The fire was started by some children playing in the barn, and it was a lucky thing that the wind was coming from the east or we would have had a serious conflagration.

The funniest thing on show day was to see Charley Hanley order the fellow and his load of lath off of the street. Charley didn’t realize that he was a part of the circus. Ben McColly tried to run him off also.

M. 0. Halloran has rented his farm near Rose Lawn. He will leave for California about Oct. 10, and his journey will probably include a trip to Australia before he returns to Jasper county again. On account of the Tippecanoe county fair to be held at Lafayette, Sept, 3 to 7th inclusive, tickets will be sold at one fare for the round trip on each day of the fair. W. H. Beam, Agent. A great future is in store for Miss Bly who certainly has remarkable talent. She has a power of interpretation and a strength that excite the greatest wonder.—lndianapolis Sentinel.

There were fifty schools commenced operations over the county last Monday. The county superintendent is preparing a list of the teachers, will be published shortly. Lakey and Sayter, the new bakers; are prepared to do all kinds of sane/ baking. Give them a call if you are needing anything in this line. The prohibition entertainment given at the F. W. Baptist church, last Friday evening, was very interesting and was fairly well attended. Charley Morlan came home from Ellettsville, Monroe county, last Sunday. He has been working in a creamery there.

The Monticello Press had a great write up of the LebanonChicago game of ball that occurred there a few days ago.

The greatest musical event of the season at the opera house tonight. Reserved seats now on sale at Long’s drug store. The Democrats of Kankakeg township have nominated John Kaupke for trustee, and Frank Fisher for assessor. Goods bought now with the tariff off means bargains at the Chicago Bargain Store. Will A. Mossier was in Remington last Monday. Birdie Bly at the opera house, I tonight.

Vi e have seen a number of 1 watch chains ornamented with a pretty charm in the shape of a watch case opener, which obviates the use of a knife or fingernail to open the watch. They are sent free on request by the Keystone Watch Case Company, of Philadelphia, Pa. Your jeweler here may have one for you; if not, send to Phiadelpbia. The Keystone Watch Case Company is the largest concern of its kind in the world. Its capacity is 2500 watch cases per day. It manufactures everv

description of case, but its great specialty is that most popular of all watch cases, the Jas. Boss gold filled. These are equal in beauty and wear to solid goldwhile they cost only about onehalf as much. Boss and other Keystone cases are the only cases that have the famous non-pull-out bow or ring, which saves the watch from theft and accident. The Keystone Company does not retail, but our local jewelers handle the cases and swear by the thief-proof qualities of the ring.

Notice--Being convinced that we can’t pay cash unless we get the cash, we have concluded to adopt the cash system on and after Sept. 10, 1894. W. L. Wood, Aix, Ind A grand opening fall and winter goods, Saturday, Sept. 15th. Chicago Bargain Store. Don’t forget W. E. Overton when you want to take a ride or feed your horse. The town was filled with people last Saturday who came in to see the circus.

The county commissioners were in session this week. Birdie Bly at the opera house, tonight. The rains this week interfered with the gravel road work. The Pleasant Ridge road now reaches to Washington street. There will be regular preaching at the Presbyterian church, next Sunday both morning and evening.

Hon. Smiley N. Chambers will open the campaign for the Republicans at this place next Friday. Ray Thompson will leave for Bloomington next week, where he willenter the state university. Cloaks and 7ur capes at the opening Saturday. Sept. 15th. Chicago Bargain Store. Miss Grace Gee has returned home from ‘an extended visit with Monticello friends. The best goods for the least money. Chicago Bargain Store. Mrs. T. J. Sayler will shortly leave for California for tha benefit of her health.

Our druggists had an excellent trade in school supplies last Monday. Our job printing department has had a good run, of work this week.

Fresh bread every day at Lakey & Sayler’s. B. Forsythe was in Chicago last Tuesday. School opened last Monday morning. A good kip boot $1.50. Hand made boot $2.45. Chicago Bargain Store. Mrs. Lydia Shotts and son, Clifford, are visiting . Henry Wood and family. O. M. Florence -has sold his stock of merchandise to Dal Nowels.

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