Rensselaer Journal, Volume 10, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 February 1901 — New Scales. [ARTICLE]

New Scales.

I have recently put in new scales at my wood and coal yard in Rensselaer and will do weighing for the public at the usual charge. All weights guaranteed to be correct. A share of your patronage solicited. J. H. Cox. A startling state of affairs was unearthed by the health officers in Boone township, six miles northwest of Elwood. A number of ther pupils of the Mt. Healthy school have been sick and two deaths resulted. The people of the community are Christian Scientists and tried to cure by prayer. When the application for burial permits was made without a physician’s report, an investigation was made and the cases proved to be diphtheria. The school was closed at once and fifty homes are under quarantine.

J. L. Griffiths, the Presbyterian minister at Remington, has been recommended by Congressman Crumpacker for the appointment of chaplain in the army. The president has had a talk with Rev. Griffiths and seems favor ably impressed.