People's Pilot, Volume 5, Number 25, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 December 1895 — Page 2

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Grat Sacrifice Sale? WINTER DRY GOODS! CLOTHING We must do a big- business this month. TIOOTS t /■% n*? 1 /' o instead of waiting* until winter is over we k and LOAK.3, intend to commence now with cut prices. JJSMOES.

Clothing. O Broken lines of Mediumweight Overcoats at half price Latest style Overcoats at onefourth of regular price. Mens’ Suits, tailor made, at prices to suit YOU. Boys’ Suits, age 14 to 19, at half price. Boys’ Suits, age 4 to 14, at half price.Men’s Good Style Stiff Hats, regular price 12.00, $2.50 and $3.00, all go for *1.50. Mens’ Boots and Shoes. J\ Mens’ Solid Leather .$2.00 Boots for $1.50. - • - Mens’ Solid Leather $2.50 Boots for $2.00. Mens’ Solid Leather $3.50 Boots for $2.50. Mens’ Oil Grain Leather Boot felt boot inside, just the thing for cold weather, at $2.00 per pair—has been sold for $3.00. Odd lines in mens’ shoes, good style at less than manufacturers prices. Underwear. /\ Mens’ good quality underwear 50c per suit.

REMINGTON.

REMINGTON, in which place The People s Pilot lias an extensive circulation, is a very P’-etty village of over 1.000 population, situated in the extreme southern part of Jasper county on the C., St. L. & P. railway 125 miles from Chicago. Largest hav shipping point In Indiana; fine horses, cattle and hogs; rich agricultural lands worth up to $75 per acre and higher; four warehouses; county fah A , excellent high schools; line churches; wellgraded gravel roads in all directions; two banks. To the Editor of the People's Pilot. William H. Townsend and Perry E. Carson both have excellent displays of toys and valuable holiday goods in their respective Drug Stores, Any one desiring to make a present to a friend can not fail to find what is desired at eithefi of the above places.

The roads in this vicinity are in splendid condition for hauling at the present time, and many of our farmers are taking advantage of the same to deliver their corncrop in this place. Some are now compelled to sell at the very low prices while others are storing their grain and will endeavor to hold it for better prices.

Rev. U. V. McKee held a song and praise service in the Presbyterian church here, last Sunday evening. Quite a number of old fashioned songs were rendered by the choir and audience, each song being preceded by a short sketch of the life of the author, and the circumstances leading to the authorship of the song given by Mr McKee. There was a large and attentive audience present and the meeting was a fairly good one. There is not much change in the condition of Mr. John I.Nutt, who is seriously ill w T ith typhoid fever at the residence of Mrs. George Shipman where he has been boarding for some time past. He has the sympathy and help of the Odd Fellows fraternity here, of which order he is an honored member. There was a serious cutting affair , occurred last Saturday night, at the close of a dance, about four miles north-east of Remington. It. appears that a certain young lady of Remington f

Mens’ underwear—our SI.OO quality for 75c per suit. /V. Mens’ Underwear—our $1.50 quality for SI.OO per suit. Mens’ Underwear—our $2.00 quality for $1 50 per suit. Mens, Underwear—our $2 50 quality for $1 75 per suit. Mens’ Underwear—our $3.00 quality for $2 50 per suit. Mens’ Underwear—our $5.00 quality for $3 50 per suit. Ladies Union Suits. Worth 75c for 50c per suit. Worth SI.OO for 50c per suit. Worth $1.50 for SI.OO per suit. Worth $2.00 for $1.50 per suit. ✓7 Full lines of Childrens that must be closed out. Ladies Cloaks, Jackets and Capes. Fur, Plush apd Cloth. We only have the finest and medium priced wraps left. We will sell them at the cost of cheap garments, during this sale.

had promised to attend the dance with Mr. Ed Goble of near this place, but a Mr, Clergett of Benton county desired her company, and in order to succeed in getting the young ladies’ company, called on her early, and informed her that young Mr. Goble was sick, and that he, (Goble) had requested the caller .(Clergett) to bring her to the dance, and she consented to accompany him under the As they were leaving home for the party, Mr. Goble put in an appearance, but as the couple w T ere in their buggy he said noth-

ing at the time; at the dance the young lady informed Goble of the ruse perpetrated by Clergett in order to secure her company to the dauce, Goble called Clergett out after the dance was over and proceeded to upbraid Clergett for his treachery and false representations in the matter, when Clergett proceeded to carve Goble with a large pocket knife. The first pass with the knife cut Goble’s hand. The

second pass struck him in the I neck and shoulder, and the third I pass, when Goble was running to get out of the way of Clergett, struck him in the shoulder, the two latter wounds are quite serious. Dr. Patherige was called and dressed the injuries of the wounded man. Clergett will probably be arrested and severely punished for his misdeed, unless he skipped the country on the Sunday following the deed. Attorney Babcock of Goodland was in Remington last Saturday. He came down to attend a law suit, in which there had been no process issued for the defendant. There was nothing to prevent his returning to Goodland on the 10 o’clock A. M, train and he availed himself of that privilege accordingly. Bro. “Babb” this world is full of miscarriages. Try it again. Our old time friends, Chris Fehrl Jr., and Samuel Sims of Goodland were in Remington also last Saturday looking after some of their business matters. They have-been engaged in the

THE PEOPLE’S PILOT, RENSSELAER. IND., THURSDAY. DEC. 19. 1595.

implement business the past year. They report collections very dull, That is the experience of all the business men in the town of Remington, and for that matter, all the towns,around about us, so far as we have been able to learn, money is scarce, Chester vV. Aldrich four miles north-west of Remington, one day last week sold his eighty acre farm on which he resides, to Jj3£Q£S F. Ellis one of the saloon keepers of Remington. The price paid was $3400, or $42.50 per acre. Mr. Aldrich’s health has been very poor "for several years past, and he gives this as his reason for selling. He does not yet know T wdiether he will engage in any other business or not. Mr. Eliis will quit the saloon business, but whether he will go on the farm or not we have not learned.

MARTINTOWM.

A fresh crowd of hunters arrived here Monday evening. Mrs. Bislosky and Mrs. Shaffer were welcome visitors last Sunday. Katie the little 3 year old daughter of Joseph Lane was badly burned last week. Frank Kosta was in Chicago yesterday. Mrs. A. Herr is recovering from her severe sickness. It is said that Joseph Rajal, the Monticello merchant tailor met his friends and relatives at Rensselaer Sunday. A Christmas tree at Mt.. Ayr, and North Star church Tuesday evening. Some of our people attended the dinner at the Forester's hall Sunday. All the farmers are taking their corn and oats to Mt. AyrMiss Mary Wuerthner wishes to invite all to a pleasant box social which will take place at Burr Oak Center No. 5 Saturday, December 28. All are kindly invited to bring a box. Subscriber.

Correspondence of the People’s Pilot. A. R. Rishling says he belongs in Rensselaer every Saturday. Alfred McCoy was the guest of Mr. George McCoy Saturday and Sunday. Meetings still continue at the Osborne school house, no accessions at this writing.

Ladies Fine shoes. fv Broken lines' in $5.00, $4.00 and $3.00 Shoes for $2.50. /V, Broken lines in $3.00, $2.50 and $2.00 Shoes for $1.50. Reduced prices on all Fine Shoes. Carpets. S\, We still have a few pieces of slightly damaged Carpets (by water). You can buy them very cheap. New line of Carpets on which we will name you the lowest prices. Nice line of Fur and Brussels Rugs and crome cloths. * Blankets. Our Columbia Blankets, regular pi ice $7 50 for $5 00. S' . Our Seamoreßlankets,regular price $6 00 for $4 50. Our Standard all wool Blanket IP4, regular price $5 for $3.50 Our Standard all wool Blanket 10-4,regular price 3.50 for $2 75

LEE.

Henry Sparling and wife of Demotte visited Mr. A. B. Lewis and family Saturday and Sunday. Frank Rishling conductor on the local between Monon and Indianapolis visited his mother and brothers, Sunday. Otis Jacks is very much better at this writing and will be found in his old place by the last of the week if nothing unexpected prevents. The Rev. N. W. Devenean of Chicago will preach at the school house to-night (Tuesday.) Mr. Devenean comes to us well recommended and we expect an interesting and instructive sermon. M. De venean will also preach at Marlboro and Monon. B. Y. Guess.

NEWTON TOWNSHIP.

A ‘'Peekaboo Social,” to be held Friday, December, 20th 1895, at South Meadow school house, three miles southwest of town, for the benefit of the school library. All are cordially invited. Ruby Knowlton, teacher. Mrs. Lainson after a severe spell of sickness, is slowly improvingElmer Medworth is sick at Mr. Carrs. Hay-pressers for the last week at C. Pancoasts. Misses Emma and Clara Goety were home Sunday. Rev. Paradis favored us with a good sermon Sunday. Harry Carr, of Lafayette, is visiting his cousins, the Carr family, this week. Several of our young people attended the lecture at town Saturday evening. U Busy Bee.

JORDAN.

Correspondence to People’s Wlot. Maurice Besse commenced husking corn Monday. George Kissinger has been spending the week on his farm, in this neighborhood. Mrs. Eliza Reed is visiting in thißvicinity. Jasper Lister shelled corn for William Bringle this week. Willis Kissinger spent Saturday and Sunday at Pleasant Ridge. It must be a pleasant place to him for he goes there often. James Bulks met with a very severe accident the first of the week. He lost two fingers and thumb in a corn sheller try-

/V. Cotton and cheap Gray Blankets, 50c to $1 00 per pair. Big line Home-made Cottonfilled Bed Comforts. Mens’, ladies, boys and childs over garters and leggins, 25c per pair, up. A Merry Christmas. Our preparations for Christmas is complete in all lines of useful presents. What shall we Buy for Gentleman and Boys? A good suit of clothes. A nice overcoat. A new has. A nice pair of shoes. An easy pair of home slippers. A nice plush cap. A box of half hose. A nice warm sweater. An elegant neck tie. A nice pair of gloves. A nice muffler. . Silk handkerchief. Linen handkerchief A nice warm pair of Over .Gaiter, or a Mackintosh. What for the Ladies and Children ? A nice dress pattern, an elegant cloak, a fine pair of shoes,

ing to get some husks from between the cogs of the wheels. There was a dance at John Reeds December 13. Henry Welsh of Remington was in this vicinity Sunday. Miss Jennie Kissinger visited her sister, Mrs. May Reed, th ; first of the week. Any one wishing seed potatoes call on Mort Ritchey. Bachelor Maid.

When the Pilot was first started it was understood that its columns were open to any taxpayer who wished to express himself on the management of the county. As an humble taxpayer I beg leave to be allowed “to print a few remarks.” Up this way we have just learned that the commissioners have decided to build a SIOO,OOO court house. Being 25 miles from the county capital we of course have not as much interest in the appearance of your city as those who live nearer. A fine new court house of Bedford stone would be quite an ornament to Rensselaer and would o" course add, to the value of city property. Could an one hundred thousand dollar, or even a million dollar court house be let down from the skies on the court, house square we would be very willing, but for us to be taxed to ouild one now when we can scarcely pay our present tax is something we can not well bear. The majority of the people here do not believe that there is any need of a new court house at present. We do not think any of our dear county officers would resign if they had to remain in the old house, nor do we think there will be any lack of candidates if a new house is not built. Is there no way of persuading our commissioners to postpone this court house business? We fellows up here are poor, very poor, taxes are high, we have ditching to do, new roads to build; we have just really began to open up this part of the county; a new court house is one of the improvements we have least expected.

an Ice-wool shawl, afacinator, table linen, dinner set cloth and napkins to match, tea sets cloth and napkins to match, stamped linens, towels, feather boas, muff, silk mittens, kid gloves, ladies mackintosh, fur rug, new carpet. Men’s Flannel Shirts fv All wool Flannel, $2.00 quality for 11.50. Dress Goods. All wool Serge, black and colVl ors, worth 50c for 35c per yard. All wool Flannel Dress Goods, worth 40c for 25c per yard. New line of Plaids and Buclev Effects. In all lines of Rubber goods, Mackintoshes, Arctisc Over shoes and Felt Boots we make the lowest possible price. This sale should be as big a success as our Slaughter sale last August, and we believe it will be, for it will equal it in merit aud low prices on seasonable goods when you need them not after the winter is over.

I do not think one in ten believes the court house is likely to fall soon. Who is back of this scheme? Is it the countv officers? Why have they been so sneaking, secrete and sly about it? Why did they not in some way get an expression from the people? I see when you town people want to make some expensive improvement you vote upon the question; this of course could not be done with the court house but some plan could have been adopted that would have gotten an expression from the people. This story of the court house being dangerous, likely to fall, burn, etc., nobody believes. We are some how persuaded that the commissioners will reconsider this matter. believe in progress, in improvements; we know that Jasper county will some day need a good court house, lets wait ten years and then see about it. Sandlapper.

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