People's Pilot, Volume 5, Number 20, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 November 1895 — THE WEEK AT HOME. [ARTICLE]

THE WEEK AT HOME.

Meyer Sisters have just received a full line of fall millinery. Miss May Enslen is visiting in Sheldon, Illinois, with her sister. Keystone Corn Husker and Fodder Shredder. Sold by Robt. Randle. Drop in and see the latest fancies in fall millinery at Meyer Sisters. Hog cholera preventative from state formula for sale at Meyer’s drug store. Wall paper at Meyer’s at less than half price; the largest and finest stock in town. J. H. Cox sells the best coal and wood in town at the old stand of Dexter & Cox. J. S. H. Q. Ellis is having the rear fire escape to the opera house rebuilt this week. Laßue Brothers have moved their furniture stock into their handsome new rooms in Eger’s building. T. W. Clark has his jewelry business snugly located in his handsome new quarters in Eger’s new building. Theodore Smith’s little child Was very sick Tuesday with croup, and at one time its life was despaired of. New grocery, new goods, new prices; everything fresh and clean; cheap for cash. Remember H. J. Dexter, Odd Fellows’ building. Correspondents of the People’s Pilot will please send in their letters so as to reach this office by Wednesday noon, and earlier if possible, as the paper goes to press early Thursday morning. Miss Emma M. Burget of Illinois Female College, of Jacksonville, 111., will give instruction in voice culture and instrumental music at the rooms, formerly known as the Iroquois club rooms hours from 2t05 p. m. For further information please call. Enma M. Burget. Miss Mabie F. Doty of Chicago will give instruction in physical culture and elocution at the rooms, formerly known as the Iroquois club rooms; hours from 2t05 p. m.; Saturday 9to 12 a. m. and 2tosp. m. For further information please call. Mable F. Doty.

Will A. Mossier has been in Chicago all this week, selecting the finest line of cloaks that have ever been brought to Rens selaer, for his great one-day sale to-morrow. He will have several special salesman from the wholesale house to assist in showing the immense stock on that day. “Down the Slope” which has been secured after great expense by Mr. Ellis, our opera house manager, is one of the most realistic comedy dramas ever seen in our city. The cast is first class and the play will be finely produced at opera house, Tuesday Nov, 12th, for one night only. F. B. Meyer, druggist, Kas prepared a large quanity of the hog cholera preventative, recommended by the state lecturer, who spoke at the farmers meeting in the court house last Saturday, the formula of which is given elsewhere in this paper. Call and get a package before your hogs become sick. Two parties who were divorced in Judge Wiley’s court last week and were remarried at once, were brought before that tribunal this week charged with contempt as the decree which is granted in cases where service is made by advertisment, does not become operative for two years. The judges let the offenders off with a repremand. "Trinity Hall” will receive a fine new piano this week for use in the associated departments of that institution. Miss Doty was in Chicago last week and selected one of the very finest instruments to be had. “Trinity Hall” is the name taken by the young ladies who have opened the suite of rooms in the Starr block for the teaching of elocution, physical training, kindergarten work, vocal and instrumental music. All of these departments are starting out with most encouraging prospects.

Remember the new grocery in the Odd Fellows’ building. The “light plant” is being reroofed in nice shape this week. Miss Sue Cartwright of Delphi is visiting Miss Lynne Kelley. A new culvert on Cullen street is being put in over Mak-em-self ditch. John W. Fawcett, jr., of Delphi spent Sunday with friends in Rensselaer. Blank books, writing material and school incidentals, the finest assortment at Meyer’s drug store. Judson Porter is having his residence on McCoy ave. painted in nice shape and otherwise repaired. Ask your neighbor about our laundry work and they will tell you it is the best they ever had done. Spitler & Kight. Mr. Horner, father of Mrs. W. W. Reeve, madd her a surprise visit last week, returning to his home in Medaryville on Monday. W. J. Miller who has been with his family at Battle Creek for about five weeks returned to finish up a few weeks work here. John Eger’smagnificient home is practically completed and nearly ready for occupancy. The family will probably move in a week from Monday. Lost, a watch gard, composed of three gold pieces; $5 marked A. E. L.; s2| marked S. L.; Si! marked B. L., all connected by links. Liberal reward. Miss Sadie Leopold. The G. A. R. and W. R. C. now occupy their new hall in Odd Fellows’ Temple. They have a large hall, new carpets, electric lights, and other new furniture. John Eger is tearing down the old building, just vacated by Laßue Brothers furniture stock, and will at once put in a two story brick to be occupied by himself as a grocery store. The Lafayette Soldier’s Home is now being prepared for inmates, and a call has been made to the Woman’s Relief Corps of the state for donations. Rensselaer Corps was the first to respond to the call. Don’t fail to go and see the great realistic comedy masterpiece “Down the Slope” at Opera House. Tuesday, Nov. 12tb and hear the Famous Victor Quartette in their refined seleclections, which is all the latest popular music. Reserved seats now for sale.

The clever little soubrette, Dora Mitchell, as Bess in “Down the Slope,” is one of the finest little actresses now before the public. Remember the play is only here one night and you may not get the chance to see it if you miss it this time. Tickets are now on sale. Prices 25c, 35c, 50c. Miss Gusta King writes from Underwood. lowa, that her health is improving, and that she has added two pounds to her weight. Miss King has lung trouble and was recently very low. Her friends here will rejoice to hear of her full recovery. The weather this week has been indeed delightful. Yesterday the air had much the feeling of early spring. It is a genuine smoky Indian summer, although a little early. Farmers are fast cribbing their corn and another week of this fine dispensation will see the bulk of the crop secured. The sensational comedy drama “Down the Slope,” will be produced at the Opera House, Tuesday, Nov, 12th, for one night only. The company, which is the same one that has played all the principal cities of the United States is first class in every respect. The different members are very clever and entertain the audience at different intervals, with their fine singing and dancing. Secure tickets at usual place.