People's Pilot, Volume 5, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 December 1895 — Page 2
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THE PASSING OF THE NEW YEAR.
These Mile Posts on the Journey of Life Fly by Faster One by One. It has no doubt often occurred to you, fellow traveler on Time’s coach, that the milestones of the New Years fly past much faster now than they did in the early stages of your journey. What an interminably long wait it seemed to be between the first New Year’s day of your memory and the second. Perhaps you were 6 or 8 years old then and in school for the first term. If so, New Year’s had its sorrow as well as its joy, for it was the last day of the midwinter holidays and next day you had to begin your wrestling with the intellectual arithmetic and the geography and maybe with the elements of the English grammar. Look back now and pity yourself. Do not make the mistake of most of our acquaintances and declare that particular New Year’s to have been the happiest of your existence. Pshaw 1 It was perhaps the most miserable. The fact that you have forgotten your childhood’s miserios does not make it true that you had none. It was several years after that before the New Year began to move appreciably faster. Perhaps it was not till your sister and your pretty dark eyed cousin began to chaff you about the silky down upon your upper lip, and your portly, comfortable father, in speaking of some doings of yours of which he did approve, referred to you as a “foolish young man.” Then you noticed the flight of time, I’ll be bound. No one had called you a “young man” before. You were ready to forgive the governor’s chidings for that. You rejoiced that although you were very young indeed you had yet been called a man. At that time you had great respect for your own opinions on most matters. You began to shave forthwith, and you fell into the habit of calling your chum, who was of about your own age, “old man.” If any one called you “my boy,” you felt resentful. It seemed so utterly out of place. But you had not yet learned that manhood brings with it certain definite and sometimes heavy responsibilities. It is possible you discovered this significant truth very soon afterward, though perhaps it was not till two or three more New Years had passed. At all events the knowledge came to you with somewhat of a shock—possibly pleasant, possibly otherwise.’ At all events, it was not long after that 'Ait you found out that your knowledge \Tas. not universal and your wisdom was not infallible. And ever since the New Years have flown by faster and faster. After awhile your girth grow greater. Then there were lines in parts of your face that had once been smooth. The top of your cranium, that was once thick thatched, grew bare and Smooth and shining. Glasses came next, and your hands wrinkled up. Then thero were occasional twinges in your joints, and what hair was left grew gray, then white. Only yesterday you began to carry a cane—once you carried it for ornament—because it helped you when walking. Yesterday? you ask. Oh, yos, I remember. It was a good ten years ago, but you see the New Years fly so fast now. What! Are you going to leave the coach? Is your life journey done? You amaze me. I thought you wero good for several more Now Years. Well, goodby, '6/ boy; goodby. So he is gone. But, bless me, he was only 75. He was a young man yet. Now, those of you who are yet on tho coach with me—lot, us give tho now year 1895 a rousing welcome! And may the road between hero and 1897 bo a smoother one for all of us than was that of 1895! . E. Y. K.
FIRST OF JANUARY RESOLUTIONS.
Notions That, Carried Out, Will Help to Make 1896 a Pleasant Year. If you wish to avoid ono fruitful cause of discomfort during the coining year, make a resolution not to grumble about the weather. Kicking and fault finding never made a hot day cooler or a cold day warmer; but, on the other hand, they always intensify the curront weather trouble Immensely. If you want to mako your husband good natured, resolvo to help him to have his own way invariably. Ho probably will anyhow, and tho adoption and carrying out of this resolution will save a whole lot of trouble. If your wife has got in the habit of asking you for money every day, resolve to make her a regular allowance and then keep your resolution. You’ll bo as much surprised by the result as she will be by the resolution. If you have become disheartened by the depravity of your fellow men, resolve to stop thinking about it and try to do a favor every day for some one of them. It will amaze you to see how quickly the world at large will improve in your eyes. If the new year finds you clean discouraged because of a lack of progress in 1896, review the 12 months carefully and see if wasted time has not b*een at the bottom of your failures. If it has, resolve to make the minutes count in 1896. A year is made up of minutes, and you cannot well fail to advance between New Year’s days if you make every minute count. If you have had hard work keeping your New Year’s resolutions in tho past, resolve this year to make none and to conduct yourself in such a way that none will be necessary. Good practice is better than good resolves always.
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Dashaway— Well, uncle, I suppose you will have roast chicken for your New Year’s dinner, eh? UncleTsbony —No, sah. It’s a leetle cold and de chickens day doan’ soost outside no mo’. JAXD FOB SALE. Eighty acres of as i choice land as lies in Jasper county can purchased for 160 per acre— eight miles •ouihwest of Rensselaer, in Jordon township. AH tiled; good new frame l>ou-e. well, wind mill and •comfortable -lock buildings. Inquire at this office.
The People’s Pilot. BY F. D. CRAIG, (Lessee.) PILOT PUBLISHING CO., (Limited,) Proprietors. ‘avid 11. Yeoman. President. Wv. Washburn, Vice President. Lee E. Glazebrook. Sec’y. J. A. McFarland Ureas The People’s Pilot , s the official organ of •he Jasper and Newton County Alliauces.and s published e very Thursday at ONE DOLLAR PER ANNUM . Entered as second class matter at the post office in Rensselaer. Ind.
That Sourenir Edition.
Owing to the cloudy weather that has prevailed almost continuously for three w r eeks the photographers have been unable to print the protographs.needed to make illustrations for the “Holiday Edition” of The Pilot, and the paper has thus been delayed another week. It wilt-he printed next week. There will be nearly 200 illustrations. Extra copies 10c; three for 25c. Walter Piper is preparing to move back to his old home at Denver, Ind. James Chapman is spending the holidays at his old home in Michigan. Blanche Smith is visiting her cousin, I. E. French, and other friends this week. Found—A pair of gold spectacles. Owner can have same by paying for this notice.
E. L. Hollingsworth and family returned this evening from spending Christmas at the old home of Mrs. Hollingsworth in Michigan. S. P. Thompson, wife and daughter Grace, returned last evening from a short trip to the Atlanta World’s Fair. Addison and Wallace Robinson lett today for eastern Kansas to look at the country,with a view to investment. They will be gone about ten days. Lost. Ladies’ gold watch chain with two charms attached -one a horn-of-plenty charm. Finder please leave at this office, and receive liberal reward. When you want a farm loan call on .T. H. Chapman & Co. Loans made promptly and at the lowest possible rate.' Office with Buget& Penn in Leopold’s block. MARRiED-Dec. 25,1595, at the Methodist parsonage, bv Rev R D. Utter, of Trinity M. 'E. Gh urch,- Miss Bernadene Pov ley. of Jasper county, Indiana, and Mr. William Burger, of Watseka, Illinois.
J. H. Chapman has severed his connection with Ferguson, Wilson & Co., and established an office in Leopold's block over Ellis & Murray’s store where he will conduct a real estate, loan, insurance and abstract business. Prof. S. H. Haynerof Chicago, assisted by our best home talent, will give a musicale at the home of Mrs. G. H. Hollingsworth, Saturday evening, Dec. 28th, at 8 o’clock. Admission 15c. It will be under tlie auspices of the Y. P. S. C. E. Come and bring your friends. Miss Laura McClellan gave an evening to a number of her friends Thursday night (tonjoffit), at her home with Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Huff. Every effort is being put forth by the dry goods and clothing merchants to effect a 7 o’clock closing hour. We heartily indorse this movement on their part, and have every reason to believe that they will succeed. If successful they will begin closing at that hour the first of the year. The “Old Men’s Ball” Christmas night was a complete realization of the cherished hopes of the promoters. Many were present who have not tripped the light fantastic toe for a dozen years, and not a few white haired sires and matrons joined in the music inspired evolutions. Many of the olden time figures were resurrected, and the younger up-to-the-latest dancers had to acknowledge their inability to participate in some “fancy dancers” of their progenitors. Indeed the music was so grand that few could resist the temptation to repeatedly respond to the call, “get your partners,” etc. Refreshments were served at the restaurant at midnight, and the merry whirl resumed, to continue until a trifle past two o'clock. There may be some disappointed non - participants who have been industriously prophesying concerning the event, but it is pleasing to note that no just criticism can be made. About seventy couples
THE PEOPLE’S PILOT, RENSSELAER. IND.. THUKbDA i DEC. 26. 1895.
FOUND! A Place to Buy SILVER NOVELTIES, CUT GLASS WARE, ALSO Watches, hints, Chains, Lockets, Cuff Buttons, Etc., In solid gold and rolled plate. .Call and look through my stock before buying. W. A. MUFF, . The Leading J'eweler. _ ___ —« ____ _ _ _ *
were present from among the most exclusive families of the town. Several guests from abroad graced the occasion with their presence. It is an established annual event that will be looked forward to with pleasurable anticipations.
Order Eastern Star.
On the evening of December 27th there will be, according to careful estimate, many stars visi- ' bie, this being the occasion of j their annual congregating by j reason of obvious force and cir-; cumstauces. In fact “Stars” have their periodical jamborees as well as earthly humanity, and. on account of ihe damp! atmosphere in which they have' i>een circulating for some days j past, they will visit our clime, | and they willfinda blissful place where overshoes and umbrellas are unknown, (we have no water here.) The constellation will probab’y diop into Eastern Star hall and continue their evolutions until they find that they have appetites as well as mortal being.-. They will t hen be delighted by heavenly strains by many musicians, while they proceed to sl\ow that Eastern S'ars “can not do without dining. ’ The officers beinginstailed, the music over and the repast served, the constellation shall dissolve until another congenial ]*»eriod shall have elapsed, when they will again shine forth in all their brilliancy. A Brother.
Frank Lewellen, an engineer on the Pennsylvania road, was instantly killed by falling beneath his engine. The 9-year-old daughter of Superintendent Kealer of the Richmond, Ind., Street railway was struck by an electric car and instantly killed. Emil Wiesse of Oshkosh, Wis., was killed by the cars. John Davy, who was injured in the No. 3 mine of the Brazil Block Coal Company, at Coxville, Ind., died from his injuries. John Tobin of Minneapolis, Minn., was killed in a runaway accident on Main Street. Two companions were also badly hurt / Allie Wells and Jennie Whitehead, noted female moonshiners, burned to death near Morgantown, N. C., while sleeping around a camp fire. The steam heater in a day coach burst while the train was passing through Sterling, Ky., badly scalding Mrs. R. M. Honey and her two children. Their injuries are serious but not necessarily fatal. The body of a man supposed to be C. Robach, with the clothing all burned off his body, was found in a ravine near the Sandoval road, north of Centralia, 111. The man had been asleep in an old shed, lying by a fire which he had kindled to warm himself. An envelope was found addressed to E. E. Ross, Swanswick. 111.
Barney Barnato, the South Africangold king, is to visit the mines at Cripple Creek, Col., with a view to investment. The American missionaries in Turkey are reported to be all safe. Suffering among the Armenians whose villages have been destroyed is described as appalling. The American ocean liner Indiana was badly damaged by a collision with a British ship in the Thames at London. ' * Pillsbury, the American chess champion, has won four games and lost none in the tournament being held at St. Petersburg. The embassies of the great powers at Constantinople have been placed in condition to withstand a siege. The situation is extremely critical. The Red Cross society has agreed to take up the work of aiding the starving Armenians, and has issued an appeal for funds.
CASUALTIES.
FOREIGN.
Robinson Brothers Lumber Co.
THERE is but one valid reason for expecting liberal patronage from the public, which is that we give as great, or greater, value for the money as can tie had elsowhere. either in Rensselaer, competing towns or in Chicago. Failing to do tliis we do not deserve the trade. Robinson Bro’s. Lumber Co. RENSSELAER, IND.
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Prairie Lodge, No. 125, of this city will, in conjunction with their sisters in benevolence and charity, the order of the Eastern Star, have a public installation at their hall on the evening of December 27, 1895. A number of friends will be present and an attempt will be made to make it a very enjoyable affair. A short musical programe will be rendered, consisting of solos, etc., and the Rensselaer String Orchestra will render several selections. A. repast will be served after the entertainment, and all reporters will be treated sumptuously.
WEST JORDAN.
Peter Naphsinger and his cousins w r ill spend their holidays at their old home at Chenoa, 111. • Elmore Meadworth has been on the sick list for the last few days. Mr. and Mrs. R. Johnson from Newton county, have been visit* ing in this vicinity the past week. Miss Lydia Wuerthner had a Christmas tree at her school last Friday. There were several nice p:esents. Howard Burr received the sad intelligence that his niece, Mrs. Will Swartz of Balbec, Ind., died the 12th inst. . No more news. Wishing all Happy New Year, I remain Aunt Betsy. Russia lias sent a strong note to Japan demanding that that country at once evacuate Corea. The militia in British Guiana are said to be preparing to resist an expected Venezuelan Invasion. The trial at Toronto, Ont., of Arthur A. Dicks for the alleged murder of his wife to obtain $20,000 insurance was thrown out of court for lack of proof. Dicks still is held for arson. M. Adrien Lachenal, vice-president of Switzerland, has been elected to the presidency for 1896. He is a radical. M. D'eucher Thurgan has been elected vice-president. The Spanish cabinet has resigned because bf the recent popular demonstration against the ministers of finance, justice and public works, who supported the municipal authorities. Fire broke out at Havre among 400 bales of cotton on the after deck of the steamer Samoa, Captain Frazer, which arrived here Dec. 8 from New Orleans. The fire is under control.
LUMBER, Coal, Tile, Sewer Pipe.
New Tear Song. <yjr7 EW YEAR, TRUE HI 7 What now are you -whffiks bringing? . May day skies and J butterflies, And merry birds \ i*' a-singing? | Frolic > play all the Not an hour of ' school?” But the merry echo, The laughing New Year echo, Only answered, “School!” I “New Year, true yeajr, What now are you bringing? Summer roses springing gay, Summer vines a-swiriging? Jest and sport, the merriest sort, Never a thought of w^rk?*’ But th€" merry echo\. The laughing New Ye4r echo, Only answered. “Wo :k!” ‘‘New Year, true year, What now are you brii lging? Autumn fruits all fire-i ipe, -Autumn horns a-ringir g? Keen delight o’ moonlight nights, When dull folks are ao^d?” But the merry echo,; The laughing New YeaJr echo, Only answered, “Bed!?’ —Laurak Richards.
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Coin’s Financial School ( price 25c) is giuen free to every new trial subscriber of The People's Pilot. Twenty-five cents for three months. J. C. THRAWLS, Surveyor and Engineer. Office with thef County Superintendent, in Williams & Stockton’s block, Rensselaer. 3-23-94 I B. WASHBURN. Physician and Surgeon, RENSSELAER, INDIANA. Special attention given to diseases of the eye, ear, nose and throat, and dfseases of women. Tests eyes for glasses and treats rupture by the infection method “ AddkonParkison, Gko.K.Hollingsworth, Commercial State Banv RENSSELAER. INDIANA. A^ dlßon ParklsOH, James T Bansm&aa&Aaaaa.^i” Isaac Clazebraok Horseshoeing AND GENERAL Blacksmithing. Repair agricultural implements and all kinds of machinery. Wheelwright in connecMUl’ Rensselaerflnd. 1 BtMe V ne “ Sa^’« Blacksmithing, Horseshoeing WAGONMAKING. Special attention to repairing Machinery and Duplicating Castings in Iron or Brass. ALL WORK NEATLY DONE. Rensselaer. Ind. S. PARKS. DRAYMAN. All kinds of hauling done in the most careful and prompt manner. Pries the very lowest. David E. Noland, Blacksmith Jjfc7 AND Wheelwright General Repairing In Wood and Iron. LEE, IND.
talty. Gas or vitilized air administered for the painless extraction of teeth. Give me a trial. Office over Porter & Wlshard’s. European Bargain ■ Store. Copper Wash Boiler No. 8.52.25 Parlor Matches, doz. boxes. .15 5-Gal. Oil Can with Pump. 1.15 Copper Tea Kettle, Nickled 1.15 Tubular Lanterns . 50 Corn Knives, from 25 to .. .SO Cottage Sewing Machine . .20.00 100-lb. Grindstone & frame 2.50 Largest Zinc Tubs, 85 to.. . 95 .. • C. E. HERSHMAN, RENSSELAER, IND JAMES W. DOUTHIT, LAWYER, Rensselaer - Indiana. UVBY, SALE AND BOARDING STABLE. V ' • ,'-**•* I PHEGLET IBBOS. Leopold Barn, South of Court House. RENSSELAER, IND. Having purchased the above business-the new proprietors request a share of the public s favors Good outfits, careful drivers. Best care of boarders. Prices reasonable