People's Pilot, Volume 5, Number 18, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 October 1895 — Page 8

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CITY ANB-COUNTY. Additional Local Kens Will be found on the Seventh and Other Pages FOR SAIL. Once upon a day In summer. Game a boat, a white-winged ‘-hummer’’ Was this saucy, brave new-comer From old England’s merry shore. Boldly came the proud pretender Built to •■wallop" the "Defender" And compel her to surrender Her the cup forevermore. "We may best you,” said the Yankees, -As we have done heretofore," Quoth Dunraven, “nevermore." • But this lord from o’er the water Somehow could not sail his yacht, or Anyhow, "Defender” caught her And outsailed her o'er and o’er. When his lordship growing spunky Said unto his royal flunky "Let’s not play here, let’s not monkey With this buzz-saw anv more. I’m done sailing, though I won’t he Quite Dunraven nevermore,” Quoth Dunraven "nevermore.”

Anna Keeler all this week.

Flour and meal at J. H. Cox's. The stove merchants are busy these days. The Monon pay day occurred last Friday. Scratch pads one cent up at Meyer's drug store. It will soon be time to begin business in that base burner. Meyer Sisters have just received a full line of fall millinery. Drop in and see the latest fancies in fall millinery at Meyer Sisters. Keystone Corn Huskor and cjx»edder. Sold by Robt. Randle. Miss Grace Bacon of Lowell was vi-driog friends here last week. The telephone wires were being strwv.g on the poles at Wol-! colt last week. New laud buyers are in town everyday and good farms are i fast changing hands. Mrs. Edward Taylor and daughter. Miss Hazel, of Wolcott were visiting here last week. Miss Mary Clark has two letters at the Rensselaer postoffice, and Mis.-i Edith Claget nas one.

ELL IS & MURRAY Men's and Boys’ Clothing, ■ Men’s and Boys’ Overcoats, Ladies’and Children’s Cloaks, Jackets, Oloth, Plush and Fur Capes. t E'. ei'y one new; all up to date. Xo old stuff—no chestnuts. An immense line of HOOTS and SHOES bought before the raise in price, and while they ha\;e advanced fully 23 per cent, we sell them below last year’s prices. New effects in Di ess Gooes, Blankets and Comforts. Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Underwear—all kinds and qualities. Carpets, floor and Table Oil Cloths, Table Linen, Towels and Fancy Stamped Linens. Anything that you would expect to find in a first-class general store. Prices always t’he lowest. Come and see us.. Yours truly, ELLIS & MURRAY.

Harrison Baker and wife of Anarga, 111., were visiting their numerous friends, in Rensselaer last week leaving for their home Friday. Real good talent is the verdict of all who have seen tho Keeler Dramatic company now playing at the Ellis opera house. They are here for all this week.

The beautiful in nature is manifested now in the glorious leaves of Autumn, the varied hues being more brilliant in America than in any other country in the w r orld. Sheldon Smith of Morocco, one of the true blue in the reform movement, called at the Pilot office Saturday and made a financial expression of this compliments to the editor. One encouraging feature of the land transactions in this county is that the buyers are generally men of more or less means who will run the farms themselves. Any community is more prosperous where tenant farming is not the rule. A great deal of corn has been cut in this county and the fodder thus saved will be of the greatest value to help out the shortage in the hay crop. Where the corn is to remain in the field until winter it is usually put into large stooks, abouttwenty rows square.

The genial editor of the Lowell Tribune, Elmer E. Ragon, made the Pilot office a pleasant call last Wednesday, being one of the many visiting Odd Fellows at the dedication ceremonies. And by the way biother Ragon prints one of our brightest exchanges. It is safe to say that the prices paid for Jasper county land this year is far below what it will be in the future. Its close proximity to Chicago and other good trade centers is bound to gradually force values up to the best prices prevailing in Illinois equally distant from market. It is sometimes a little burdensome to have a large amount of even productive property, a notable example the recent ordering of cement walks on Washington street by the city fathers, which caught A. Leopold for no inconsiderable amount as he has a very large frontage

THE PEOPLE’S PILOT, RENSSELAER, IND., THURBDAY. OCT. 24, 1805.

Vwr Smte—Lumber. All kinds of Oak lumber at mill. Pierce farmH* miles «sutb of Rensselaer. J. W. Pierce.

Lost-A Bunch of Keys.

About six weeks ago. They may be known by a spring shell extractor attached to ring, also a small key numbered 26. Return to T. P. Wright and be rewarded.

Compiments the Souvenier Edition.

The Peoples’ Pilot of Rensselaer got out a handsome souvenir edition for the new Presby terian church at that place, this week. The editorial work was all done by members of the society. and is a very creditable piece of work editorially and typographically.—Wolcott Enterprise.

More, Not Less Hitching Rucks.

There are whisperings of a move to take out the hitching racks about the court house. Now this may be all right for the purpose of beautifying the square, but as a business proposition it is bad. What is needed is more hitching posts, and until a suitable place is obtained elsewhere no curtailment of the present privileges should be thought of. Remove the hitch ing racks and you remove the teams from the streets to be sure, but you also remove them from the town and the immense business they represent goes with them toother towns.

Advanced $15 Per Acre in One Year.

The Wolcott Enterprise has the following item illustrating the steady advance in real estate values in this part of Indiana: W. H. Gerberich has refused an offer of $65 per acre for his fine farm north-east from town. That would of been a clear gain of $1,500 in a year, but Mr. Gerberich wisely considered that the farm suited him and he is contented, therefore will not sell his home. The above is but the experience of all the recent purchasers in Jasper and adjoining counties, and the prospect is for a steady advance until the top mark of other localities, similarly located as to favorable markets is reached. No better lands can be found in any state than those of this locality. The present corn crop is sufficient evidence of the merits of the soil.

That's Jumper County o Stde Partner. Real estate mep have over-run this vicinity again during the past week with a new set of men, and so me transactions have 1 occured. Whitfe county soil is as much in demand as ever, prices ranging from S4O to $65 and S7O per acre.—Wolcott Enterprise.

A d rertinrd Letter*. Now unclaimed at the Rensselaer postoffice the following letters. Mr. Chas. Williams, Miss Elsie Williams, Mr. John Latson, Dr. C. H. Blair, Miss Minnie Condon, Miss Augusta Hurd, C. Y. Schall Esq. E. P. Honan, P. M.

Thrown from a Fractious Colt.

Tun day Eddie, son of Tom Dellinger, was thrown from a fractious colt, and one of his feet catching in the stirrup, he was dragged some distance. Had not the strap broken when it did, the boy would undoubtedly have been killed’ He has nearly recovered from his injuries.— Wolcott Enterprise.

Xotiee To Tujc Payers; The second insatllment of taxes for the year 1894 are due and must be paid on or before the first Monday in November or the same will thereby oecome delinquent and a penalty of ten per cent must be added. Books will be returned to the auditor at 5 o'clock p. m., Monday, Nov, 5, 1895. Persons owing delinquent taxes should pay at once and save costs. Respectfully, J. C. Gwix, Treasurer.

Complinentary to Rensselaer

The Wolcott Enterprise has the following to say of one of this city’s pushing young business men, which is indeed justly merited: A handsome granite monument arrived this week from the north shore of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where it was duarried, and yesterday George Barcus, the Rensselaer tombstone man, came over to set it up in Meadow Lake cemetfry over the grave of Richard Pugh, Mr. Barcus is putting up a large number of fine monuments in neighboring cemeteries, and this last coutract will add greatly to his already established reputation for furnishiug handsome tombstones.”

Mysterious Death in White County.

White county may have a murder trial at the next term of circuit court. The mysterious and sudden death of Mrs. George Sloop, north of Burnettsville, Sept. 29th, has caused no little talk, and so this week the body was exhumed by order of the coroner and an investigation was made, resulting in a verdict of murder. The husband ot the dead woman is strongly suspected of the crime, and he has been arrested to await further investigation. He cla ; ms, however, that his wife received her injuries from a fall, but circumstantial evidence at the inquest appears to find that foul play has been committed.—Wolcott Enterprise.

One Way to Boom Rensselaer.

Instead of in any way curtailing the present facilities for hitching teams in town it would be a better policy for the business men, all of whom depend largely upon the vehicle custom for successful trade, to encourage the establishment in connection with the several livery bams, or elsewhere, of a system of free sheds wherein horses may be stalled and fed. It would be a wonderful advertisement to the town, would cost but little in comparison with the increased trade that would come here, and would be, after once established, a source of revenue sufficient to maintain it. As many would buy hay and grain, and the attendants would pierk up many a dime and quarter for courtesies offered and care given the animals.

The Way of Our neighbors.

In Georgia and other southern states where hay is scarce, the most careful attention is given to saving corn fodder. While the leaves are yet bright and green they are stripped off by hand and tied in little bundles which are hung on the ears of corn. These bundles of rtutricious leaves are gathered as soon as properly cured and protected from the weather. After the corn is fully matured the tops of the stalks are cut off and cared for similarly as are the leaves. The corn is not shucked on the stalks but gathered with all the attached hulls and leaves, the husking being done under cover where the shucks can be saved. This process, though laborious, gives the linesl substitute for tame hay that can be had.

| WARM GOODS! I These crisp, chilly mornings serve as a.gen- £ tie reminder that it is high time to don heavier, warmer wears, and right in these J) heavier goods we excel. it £ We can save you money. Will you let us? Jt WE HAVE—- £ J) Heavy lined ducking coats $1 00 £ Heavy lined ducking coats (corduroy collar) 135 -k Extra heavy blanket lined ducking coats 185 g Heavy Jersey shirts, reduced from 75 to 50c § Heavy wool Jersey shirts, reduced from $1.25 to.. 80c £ Fine cashmere shirts . SI.OO to $1.25 £ Woolen socks 15c, 9 0c and 25c £ Ladies’ and children’s saxony wool miitens 15 C £ Factory flannel skirt pattern 75c, 85c and $1.15 £ Factory flannels i 9C) 2 5c and 30c £ Factory yarns 50c per lb Breakfast shawls g sc £ Heavy beaver shawls, reduced from $4.00 to $2.50 k Heavy beaver shawls, reduced from $6.00 to $4.25 Fine double shawls from $3.50 upward a | We offer no baits, but sell all goods £ at reduced prices that makes f “K m ARTICLE IN STUCK A LEADER." WE INVITE INSPECTION. i FENDIC’S FAIR ! A

Albert Overton spent Sunday with relatives in Lebanon. J. F. Sears sold his house on River street to Mr. Wells of Illinois. Ike Kepner and family have moved into their new house on Front street. Rev. S. L. Brady is holding quite a successful meeting at Marlborough. Miss Vergie Watts of Monticello was the guest of Miss Grace Gee last week. J. H. Cox sells the best coal and wood in town at the old stand of Dexter & Cox. Frank Watson will move his family into the fine house of J. F. Sears on River street. Mrs. Stockton entertained a number of her lady friends last Friday afternoon at her home. Mrs. Johh McKeever went to Indianapolis last Thursday to visit her sons and other relatives. Simon Fendig and bride of Wheatfield w r ere at the family home in Rensselaer over Sunday. Mrs. Voliva of Newton, Ind., visited her son, Rev. Voilva of the First Baptist Church, last week. Mrs. Littlefield of Rensselaer and Mrs. J. B. Erwin of De Motte were visiting at Brook Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Minerva Strickel of Hamilton, Mo., is visiting her uncle, G. H. Bro\\*n, and other relatives in Rensselaer. Mogan Tanner and wife of Bolton Landing, N. Y.. are visit ng at ,J. H. Perkin’s. Mrs Tanner is a sister of Mr. Perkins. They will remain several days. The Rensselaer Steam Laundry is now well equipped and prepared to do first class work. Expert workmen are employed and a specialty is made of fine linen work. Mrs. Maggie Yeoman, daughter of Joseph Parkinson at Pleasant Ridge, who has been visiting her parents and relatives the past ttvo months, returned to her home in Oklahoma last Thursday. Mrs. Add Park inson accompanied her as far as Kansas, where she will visit her sister.

Texas Land For Sale or Trade.

I have 1920 acres of bottom land in the Pan Handle district which will sell at a bargain or trade for property nearer this locality. For information address Anson Stewart, Rensselaer.

The Nowels house will reopen about November Ist. Wanted to rent, a house for small family, in Rensselaer. Inquire at this office. J. F. Sears shipped his household effects Saturday to their new home in north-western lowa. Alfred Hopkins was home from his collegiate duties at Chicago Saturday and Sunday. Perry Craig returned to Wisconsin Saturday after a few days sojourn with his son, F. D. Craig. Geo. Marshall has added cement walks to the neat appearance of the lawn in front of his house. Mrs. Nelson Randle spent last week in Francisville visiting her daughter-in-law , who has been sick for the past five months. She is better now. \ The gravel roads have been kept up in prime condition this season, and with the exceptions of the south end of the road, the gravel has become well packed and hard. A farewell dinner was given last Sunday by Mr, and Mrs. A. F. Long to Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Sears, a notice of whose departure for lowa appears in another place in this paper. C. S. Grant of St. Joseph, Mo., who has been visiting relatives and friends here for the past few weeks, returned to his home last Thursday. Mr. Grant was formerly of this place. Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Meyer took their little daughter to Lafayette last Saturday to have a surgical operation performed on her throat. Thena has been suffering with catarrh and it affected her throat and ears.

As stoves are being set up for use care should be taken to see that there are no cracks in the Hues and that the accumulated soot and debris of the summer is removed that it may ignite and cause the fire department trouble. The Anna Keeler Dramatic Company opened the week with a really good performance. The play, “Jane is a high class society comedy and was rendered in clean, dignified form. Miss Keeler and those of her company who were here last winter have added much to the polish of their appearance and present, with the new people, a dignified, prosperous presence. The costumes are equal to the requirements of metropolitan theaters. Miss Keelers gowns being charming triumphs of fashion and fabric.