Rensselaer Union and Jasper Republican, Volume 8, Number 32, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 April 1876 — Page 5

Latest ityta ladies’ fnehateat terapfcld’a. Trunks and valises st Willey & Sigler's. Fine shawls at A. Leopold** at JI to $5 each. I » Summer hate hi great variety at Willey 4 Siglers. ' Kid gloves of ail colors at Leopold's for •1 a pair. ladles* grass suite for $1.50 at A. . L—pnld's.. . —i— * Mr. W. 8. Grant is about ready to fire up Ms lime-kiln. Hopkinses are filUng their lime-kiln for another bunt. ’ Drose goods, the largest stock in town, at the Stone Store. The finest assortment of Hamburg edgings at Leopold’s. Willey & Sigler sell four spools of best thread for 25 cents. Messrs. Minnicus & Kohler have commenced making brick again. Best flour and largest stock of groceries of all kinds at Charley Platt's. Mr. John Zimmerman, the tailor, talks of moving back to Pennsylvania. Good business suits for men at Willey & Sigler’s, for from $9 to |lO per suit. The most stylish box-toed slippers for ladies are found at F. J. Sears & Co.’s. The best and largest stock of boots and shoes will be found at Willey & Sigler’s. The finest shoe in the market and heavy boots at reduced figures, at Ludd Hopkins’. Goods are down in price, and Willey & Bigler are the men to sell to you at bottom figures. Call at Kannsl’s and look at his elegant photograph albums, now being offered at cost prices. Spring prints and a few dress styles, at lowest figures are now on the counter of Ludd Hopkins. Red horse, a species of mullet, are now beingcaught on the Iroquois rapids in considerable numbers. The largest, best and cheapest stock of boots, shoes, hats, caps, and gents’ fur nishing goods at Leopold’s. Judge Hammond's daughtershave (hanks for nice bunches of pieplant, the first of the season on our tables. Hopkinses at the mill have launched the handsomest little pleasure skiff that floats on the ancient Iroquois. Horsobreeders are advised to read the advertisements pertaining to their interests, which appear elsewhere.

Cassimere suite for $lO at Leopold’s. The beet assortment of stylish cassimere goods only at Leopold’s. Gardening and house-cleaning are (he fashionable amusements among the elite of Rensselaer, at this writing. Do not hang a yard of paper on your walls until you have seen Kennel's large stock, and learnt his prices. The library of the Iroquois Library Association has been moved into the rear room of Mr. M. F. Cbilcote’s law office. Croquet has again made its diluted appearance, Mid is fondly patronized by thusjft who desire light, out-door recreation. Go to Starr’s for molasses, vinegar, soda, baking powders, spices, soup, or anything in the ■grocery or provision lino. John F. Stratton & Co.’s celebrated musical instruments, violins, etc.,are the best. Emmet Kannal sole agent at Rensselaer. Quite a large trade Is done in the egg line these days, at this town The price of that useful commodity is 8 j,cents per dozen. Friend Austin finds his house so popular with the public that he hue to enlarge the dining hall by adding eight feet more to its width. For Centennial goods of every description, and the largest stock of everything in the mercantile line, call at Leopold’s Stone Store. Newest and richest designs in wall paper at Thus. E. Willey's drug store. It is also very cheap. -Dull and examine for yourselves. Safz.—lt is safe to say that no better Saleralus can be made than D. B. DeLand & Co.'s Best Chemical. Resides, it is full weight. Next Monday is corporation election day. Jiational, state and county politics barred out of consideration in the choice of town officers. Some of the peach trees in gardens hereabouts will bloom sparingly this season. Apple, pear and cherry trees will blossom profosely.

Call on them—that is coll on Willey & Sigler at the post office building—and see their mammoth stock of cheap goods, before buying. Marriage licenses were issued during the past week to Peter Ochs and Catherine Wagoner, and. to George Weatfand aud Caroline Elmore. Brushes, brushes, brushes 1 Whitewash brushes and brushes for painters—splendid goods, and large assortment at Tlios. E. Willey *! drug store. _ The men’s calf Alexis shoes and fine cushion calf boots at Ludd Hopkins’ are the best in town, as will be found an examination. They are very neat. If you propose to paper any room* in your houae this spring go and see what Kennel has for stile in the wall paper line, and bo sure to learn his prices. • Old-fashion lead and oil paint, mixed ready for use, a reliable article and everywhere popular, always giving satisfaction, kept at Kannal's drug store. If you indulge in smoking and desiro only the best cigars for your money, make your purchases at kannal’s drug store. Prices from 6 cents upwards. Business.—W e offer c ustomers big i nducegnents for a liberal patronage. Call in and secure the benefits of cash purchases. That place is Ludd Hopkins’ store. , Cometh now up the little wild wood flower and tho gentle candidate for office; the voice of tli# turtle and of the politician biend On the balmy air. Dpvall has put a now passenger wagon on the Francesville road. It is a light, three-seated sowing vehicle, and looks as though it might be comfortable to ride in. Mr. Ludd Hopkins says, ‘•Tell your readers,that all of my goods in airlines are new and sold at the bottom figures. All Jcnpw that I buy for.cash and sell for cash.” Mr. C. C. Starr announces .tfett be will make large reductions in the price of groceries where purchased in bulk and cush payments made, farmers will piake a note of this. Alarge audience attended thetempcrance meeting on Mopday night, nnd the-read-ings, addresses, declamations, singing, music apd other exercises wore highly creditable to the performers. The largest and best assortment of white goods, checked and striped piques, welts, Victoria lawns, Marseilles, S wiss, Nainsook, cotton and linen; diaper, all of which will he op,ld at low prices—at F. J.Sears & Co.’s,

Mr. James Abbott respectfully announces that be will give Instruction on the violin and flute, for 85 cents per lesson. He may bo found at Kannal's drug store. Cali and see hint, if musically inclined. -, ' > Mr. 8. B. Kern a prominent young merchant of Danville, 111., well known to many in this town, died last week, and his remains were brought here for burial in Weston cemetery on last Thursday. Last Saturday town was foil of people from the surrounding country, and business at-the stores was lively all day. One firm mode cash sales amounting to SSOO besides what was “marked on the slate.*’ A nice assortment of Paisley shawls at the Old Pioneer Store, which will compare favorably in prices with those sold in larger cities ; also a tine line of beautiful sash and cord-edge ribbons, at F. J. Sears & Co.’s. At Thos. E. Willey’s new brick drug store is the finest assortment of stationery in town. Newest and moat fashionable styles of French papeteri.es in boxes, for ladies’ correspondence. A new stock just opened. " . Will you paper your parlor this spring? If so go to Thos. E. Willey’s drug stor&aud look at his superb stock of wall paper. It is the largest thp handsomest patterns, the best qhality and the cheapest in the market. “In the above the Union editor approves of the Record’s [political] course,’’ says our sprightly Remington sister. Certainly, certainly. To be sure. With all thy pride and infantile egotism we love thee dearly. Haven’t we always said so, darling? . So little extra flour being kept in this market has induced me to add to my superior stock of groceries brands of Minnesota Extra spring, and St. Louis and Michigan white wheat flour, which can bo depended upon as represented. Ludd Hopkins. After all the blowing is done, for honest, straight-forward dealing, for excellence of goods and cheap prices, R. Fendig is behind none of them. His store is well-filled with a brand new stock. He will be pleased to wait on customers, and respectfully asks a living share of patronage. Call and see him.

Grant Warner, Charley Halstead and Mr. Alfred Thompson’s two daughters returned last week from attending college at Valparaiso. William B. Austin leu town last Saturday morning to attend a term in that college, after-which he will go to Poughkeepsie, New York, and receive a course of commercial instruction. It is considered eminently genteel and healthful to play croquet. It is one of the most popular games that has been introduced, and is universally patronized among the best classes. As an amusement for picnics it is unequalled. Emmet Kannal lias the largest assortment of croquet sets in this market, with prices ranging from $1 upwards. Call and see them. By a copy of a Paris,-Texas, newspaper, for which acknowledgments are made to Mr. Elza Phillips, we learn that Mr. Alfred Irwin, a former citizen of Rensselaer, is lessee and manager of the opera house in that city. If he will order his printing of us, we will insure him a better job than the bill gotten up by his local office ibr the entertainment on the Bth instant. Good hyson and imperial tens for 50cents a pound, best brands of flour at lowest prices, dried fruits—apples, currants, prunes aud peaches—largest and finest stock of tobacco and Cigars, glassware, queens ware,- lamps,- lamp fixtures, fable and pocket cutlery, smoked sides, hams and shoulders al C. C. Starr’s grocery in Bedford & Jackson’s wew brick block. Cail and enquire prices. Messrs. Thompson & Bro. have rearranged and refurnished their office mail it has a decidedly more convenient appearance, and considering that it is a bachelors’den, it might be said to possess an sir of civilization, -even. A large and constantly increasing law, collection and real estate business is done by these gentlemen, who are among the best and most influential and public spirited citizens of the county.

Circuit court will convene on next Monday a week. The grand jurymen are: Augustus Stimson, Jerome Hanson, William Daniels, James Yeoman, Albert Bellows and Janies Benson. The regular panel tor the petit jury consists of, Joseph W. Hogan, Wallace Tailman, Theodore Hurley, William Greenfield, William Cooper, Thomas Cody, Simon Johnson, Lewis Davisson, William S. Day, George Bullis, George E. Vermette and llugh E. Coen. For anything in the dress goods line, for anything in the ready made clothing line; for bouts, shoes, bats, cups; for beautiful summer shawls; for standard articles usually found at eountry dry goods stores ; for excellent piece goods for men’s and.boys’ wear; for nice good carpeting; (or firstclass groceries ; for a thousand articles we have notspace to enumerate, call at R. Fendig’s store. He will always treat you fairly and give as much for your money as any other dealer in Rensselaer. As we are ready to put Ths Union to press information is received of the sudden nndamexpected death of Mr. Janies Hemphill, an old citizen of Jasper county and highly respected farmer living about two miles east of town. Ho was in Rensselaer yesterday, having driven down-u team with a grist for the mill, and told his friends that his health was unusually good this spring. He went to bed last night apparently well, slept soundly, awoke nt his usual hour this morniug, and fell dead while dressing himself. He was about seventy years old. The Remington Record of April 21st says:—Killing snipe is about the best business a man can get into at present Mr. Marker has opened a new grocery store Several marriages are predicted to occur soon. The religious debate between Rev. Hendryx aud Elder Wilcox is postponed four weens. The second proposition was concluded Wednesday night. ....Mr. Milton -Jones of- Ken tlnnd, will teach'a sctect sch oo 1 in Remington this spring Mr. George Hl is 8, formerly of this town, was recently phot, down in Florida, by a man with whom ho had been disputing. The ball entered his breast, just above the heart, and lodged against the spinal column. It was thought that ho could not recover Exchange Hall is not paying its proprietors fortheir investment, and they talk of partitioning it off ’to rent for offices.

To the Ladies of Jasper County.

•You are respectfully invjted to call and see the large and varied stock of Hamburg embroidery, all hand made and very nice, at F. J. Sears & Co.’B store.

Meeting of the People’s Central Committee.

A meeting Of the People’s Central Committee of Jasper county will be held at the court house in Rensselaer, on Saturday, May 6th, 1876, for the purpose of deciding upon the time and manner of nominating a county ticket. Chas. Bououuiis, Chairman People's C. C. Cjian. 11. Prucb, Secietary. 31-3 t.

Important Grange Notice.

J>Oti<e is hereby given that a meeting of the several Granges of Jasper county will he held at tlw court house in Rensselaer on Saturday , May 6th, 1876, at 2 o'clock p. m. for the purpose of considering the propriety of. consolidating as many Granges as may -desire with Marion Grange. A cordial invitation is extendeddo all members of the Order who may be interested, to attend this

meeting.

peputy Jasper Co. J*, of IL

The members of Prairie Lodge No. 125, F. & A. M. are hereby notified that importent business will be transacted at the regular communication of May Oth, 1870, to-wit: Th« consideration of amendment* to the revised Masonic coda of Indiana. A foil attendance is earnestly requested. By ordOr of the Lodge.

Millinery Goodsand Dress Making.

With many thanks for the very liberal patronage heretofore received, I would say to one and all that I am now prepared to supply anything desired in the line of ladies’ hats. New and beautiful styles in stock. Old hate made over. Have also ready made suits, cloaks, collars, cuffs etc., of the very latest and neatest styles. Cutting done at all times promptly for any article of ladies’ or children’s wear. Patterns of all kinds cut to order. Give mo a call, examine stock, work and prices and you will not go away dissatisfied.

Meeting of Republican Central Committee.

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Jasper County Republican Central Committee will be held at the court house in Rensselaer, Indiana, on Saturday, April 29th, 1870., for the purpose of determining the time of holding the county nominating convention; the selection of delegates to the Congressional, Representative and Judicial conventions ; and to dispose of any other business that may properly come before said committee. A full attendance is earnestly requested. Harvey W. Wood, Chairman J. C. R. C. C. Marton L. Spiti.br, Secretary. April 12th, 1876. 30-Bt.

We would advise all persons who are contemplating a trip to the West, either for pleasure or for permanent sett Icm ent, to first select the bKst and most dikbct route. Now the fact that the Old Reliable Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad and connections, form THE ONLY UNB RUNNING THROUGH PULLMAN RI.KEPING CARS AND DAY coaches from Cleveland and Toledo via the T., W. & W. R’y, and from Cuicago via the C., B. & Q.'R. R., via Quincy, to St. Joseph. Atchison and Kansas City, without change making direct connections at these points withall trains for the West and South, should satisfy everyone that this is the route. Should you de’ire a map of this line, or any information regarding time or rales, the same will be gladly furnished upon application, either by letter or in person to T. PeNfikld, Gen. Pass. & Ticket Agt.. Hannibal, Mo. 76.

Great Public Sale of Live Stock and Other Personal Properly.

On Monday the Ist day of May, 1876, Mr. Isaac D. Dunn will make a public sale of personal effects at his farm in Kankakee township, Jasper county, tour miles west of Sun Pierre. About SIO,OOO worth of fine stock and other property will be offered—the steers, pladed calves and grain for cash, balance of property in sums over $3 on 18 months’ time. Among other articles to be sold are enumerated 60 head of 3-' ear old steerS, 7 head 4-year old steers, 90 fresh milch cows, 60. half-bred calves, 17 stock hogs, 3 span fine work mules, 2 span fine work horses, 4 fine 2-year old and 8-year old colts, 2 thorough-bred bulls, 7 sets of double harness. 17; plows, 1 new Woods reaper and mower combined, 4 mowing machines, 6 new 2-horse farm wagons, a complete set of dairy implements and furniture, 400'bushels of corn, 50 bushels of wheat, &c. Will at the same time offer for rent his large dairy farm, comprising 1,000 acres of choice land, with all the necessary buildings complete.

LEGAL NOTICES. SURVEY NOTICE. —Notice is hereby given to Melvin Montgomery. Marion L. Spitler, Simon P. Thompson, Albert E.Sommers, Ellenore Seirch, George Fuller, Ann Mills, Mary A. Mitchell and Milton Bouton that I am the owner of the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter and the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section thirty (30), township thirty-one (31) north, of range five (5) west, in Jasper county, Indiana; and that on Wednesday, May 17th, 1870, I will proceed with the surveyor of Jasper county to nmke a legal survey of said section thirty (30), establishing and perpetuating the corners thereto. JOliL SPRIGGS. D. B. Miller. Surveyor of Jasper Co. 32J5 SURVEY NUTICE.—Noice is hereby given to George Sommers, Jeremiah McL«an, Alfred Thompson, Henry Cushing, William Uharleton and William Bull that I am the owner of the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter nnd the south half of the northeast quarter of •section twenty-five (25), township thirty-one (31) north, of range six (6) west, in Jasper county, Indiana; and that on Monday, May 15th,’1876, I will proceed with the Surveyor of Jasper county to make a legal survey of said section twenty-five (25) and perpetuate the lines and corners thereto. JACOB F. PETTIT. I). B. Miller, Surveyor of Jasper Co. 32 3 SURVEY NOTICE. Notice is hereby given to George Shank, John S. Houglimau, Jacob and F. E. Myers, James Cd lett, James Hanman, Henry Brown, John J. Brake, Charles White, Thomas Thompson, and all other parties interested that we are owners of lands situate in section nine (9), township thirty (80) north of range six (C) west, Jasper county, Indiana, and that on Monday, Muy Bth, 1876, wo will proceed with the surveyor of Jasper county to make a legal survey of said section, establishing the lines and corners thereto, or so much thereof as may be necessary to perpetuate the lines and corHENRY SAYLOR. 1 ' - ■ GEORGE ZIMMERMAN. D. B. Miller, Surveyor J. C. 30-3 t. SHERIFF’S SALE.—By virtue of a copy. of decree and execution to line directed from the clerk of the Jasper circuit court, 1 will expose at public sale to the highest bidder on Saturday, tho 13tb day of May, 18715, between the hours of 10 o'clock a. tn. and 4 o'clock p. m. of said dr.y, at tho door of the courthouse of Jasper county, the rents and profits for a term of not exceeding seven years, of the following described real estate, to-wit: The east half of the northwest quarter of Section twenty-three (28), in township thir-ty-two (82) north, of range seven (7) west; , and the four (4) acres, cotnmencin; at the southwest corner of the southwest quarter ■of the northeast quarter of the said section twenty-three (28), thence sixteen (16) rods east, thence north forty (•19) rods, thence west sixteen (16) rods, thence south forty (40) rods, to the place of beginning, all in section twenty-three (23), fntbwnship thir-ty-two (82) north, of range seven (7) west, containing in all eighty-four (84) acres, in Jasper county, Indiana; and on failure to realise the full amount of judgment, interest and costs, 1 will at the same time and place expose at public sale the fee simple of said real estate. Taken as the property of Jakob Bakker and Jsue'Bokker at tho suit of Fruailin W. Hunt. Said sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws. LEWIS L. DAUGHERTY, Sheriff Jasper Co., Ind. Rensselaer, Ind., April IS>, A. D. 1876. Thompson & Bro., Att'ys for Fl’ff. 31-8 L

JAS. WEISH,

Masonic Notice.

S. P. HOWARD,

MRS. D. T. HALSTEAD.

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Unequalled Success of Bust is Bound to Beat it! B - caea ■ LEOPOLD OF THE STONE STORffl Says so, and ihd to says to is touni io to io spite of Cospatition! - jSI nw rowmil 11 Mr. A. Leopold respectfully announces to his numerous patronß that in consideration of past favors shown him and his unequalleß success in business since in Rensselaer, and especially in 1875, hB has concluded that no customer shall leave his store (when goodß are wanted) without purchasing, if low prices are any inducementß which will be realized by all who favor him with a call. B BflEr. Leopold Recently Spent t’our Wesks ■ in the Wholesale markets ■ " . •♦-••• " A .* r ' . j- T f;.x - —: a in order to select good, honest and reliable goods to suit a good, honß est and reliable trade, which stock, in quantity, quality and stylcß cannot be surpassed by any other house in the country. Advantage in Buying Gives Success in Selling. ; B A few words to illustrate this proposition may not bo out of place! Mr. Leopold buys for cash only, discounts all his bills, pays no higlfl rents, sells only to good parties when credit is wanted, and, best oB all, has no partner with whom to divide profits except his numerou! patrons, and to them he promises a fair share of all these advantag! es, thus equalizing them to both buyer and seller. -«. aB HIS STOCK OF DRESS GOODSI IS COMPLETE AND VERY LARGE! I Consisting-of Black Mohair Lustres, Black Alpacas, Cashmeres of al! prices, Pongee in all shades, Plaid Poplins; Plain Mohair Poplins! Tangier Cloth, French Damesse—latest styles and in all shades. B THE FINEST SELECTION OF SHAWLS IN THE MARKET I A.3STID 2P2RIOES TO STJIT CTTSTOMEKS. ■ Ladies Linen Suits from 51.50 to 815 each. New styles Sackings! Dress Trimmings and Buttons, to match all shades. The Rosalie! Corset, the best fitting corset made. His stock of Ladies’ Hats isl very large and the prices will suit all pockets. ! Ready Made Clothing and Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods I ■ in large assortment. His stock of Merchant Tailoring goods Cannot■ be excelled in quality or cheapness in any town. Fine Mohair Coat-1 ing, Centennial Cassimere, and other late styles. Call, examine and! judge for yourselves. The stock of I JBOOTS SOESCOKSSJ I and their prices can only be appreciated after examination. I mizrs oja.E 3 ’®. I His selection of hats and caps cannot be beaten in this market fora quality or cheapness. . I ffllimt PM OP FINE CimTISO-SOJIETIIIffi .1 limn ffliu FOR Tins Ml W I and see these goods and a thousand other afticles now mentioned here. Remember, he considers it no. trouble tq show! goods. Respectfully, A. LEOPOLD. ■ Standard Groceries and Provisions. I In regard to Flour, Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Rice, Hominy, Beans, Cured Meat, Saienitus, Indrgo, Spices, Pepper, Dried and ■ Canned Fruits, Starch, Cheese, Confectionery, Cigars, Tobacco, Pipes, and. in short every* king usually found in eountry grocery and provision stores, it may be said that we will not be undersold nor excelled, in the quality of goods by ! any establishment in this region! Our resources and facilities for buying,and' freighting rendeV .Mrapi£|! impossible. On freight alone over one hundrctlper < ent. hrix *aved, and as we do our hauling from*the railroad with our own teams another large item of expense is saved. Then, again, we have bo rente to pay. Thus we are -enabled to successfully ■ compete with ttoTcheapot, and again say we will not be undersold in this market! All kinds of merchantable produce taken in exchange for goods at ruling prices. v a tSF’Dou’t mistake the place—one door below A. Leopold’s lanious Store. CHARLES a

Secretary.