Rensselaer Republican, Volume 12, Number 25, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 March 1880 — Page 2

RENSSELAER REPUBIXAN. M. BITTERS. Editor. , Friday Moßirrxo. March- 5, 1880-

It is thought by some that an effort wifi be made to nominate Genoral Grant at Hie Chicago convention by acclamation. The National debt w being reduced at the rate of about four million dollars per month., A wag at our elbow says:: “That’s what’s knockin’ the stuffin' onto! the Greenback party.” Grant's nomination depends nrfucb npon the action of the Yazoo Democrat* between now and the time of the convention. Those who fear ehot-gnns and torches most are his strongest advocates. The anti-Grant men are making a desperate effort to prevent Grarit from receiving the nomination. A club has been formed at St. Louis, , embracing many of the representative Republicans of Missouri. The fight for the Republican nomination for President is becoming too bitter. The nominee will be handicapped with an unsavory record which must needs be disposed of before his election will do to bet on. ' * Hon. E. B. Washbnrne, of Illinois, will accept tl*e presidential nomination- only on the^condition that General Grant’s success becomes impossible. Many men may be made and howewer, before the , 2d of June.

Col. E. H. Wolfe, of Rush court ty, will be a candidate for Auditor of State, subject to action of Republican Nominating Convention. Colonel Wolfe, wo are assured, is every way worthy of the high office be, aspires to. William H._Vanderbilt has invested twenty-five million dollars in registered government bunds, the iateij|St on which will figure up about twelve hundred thousand per annum. ,Poor boy. lie ought to try and lay by sometbjug for a rainy day. The Lafayette Journal wisely re* marks: There should bo' neither Grant Republicans, Blaine Republicans, 1 Sherman Republicans nor anti-third term Republicans; but just Republicans, who feel that the success of the party is ja duty they owe’to the country. . The,Democrats in the Southern part of this State concluded to,,pattern after their Southern brethren and open the campaign with the torch and shot-gun. Every farmer in Shelby and Hancock counties, who employs a negio, must have his buildings burned.

Dan Voorhecs is looking around for somebody to help him “let go that bear.” It is barely possible the Tall Sycamore will be squeezed out of political existence by his investigating foolishness. Daniel will le’firn by and by that it is unsafe to go monkeying around the Republican band-wagon. The Democrats in Congress have purposely avoideded making a record this winter and consequently have done nothing but lazy around and draw their pay. The Bourbon leaders were fearful that their congressional hoodlums might spoil the presidential pie—hence their silence and inactivity. Bills have been presented to congress for the relief of almost all cla&eesof suffering humanity except the “half-starved Democratic country editors,” who rendered such efficient service in declaring the war a failure and prolonging the rebellioiv If Wirrterbotbara ever gets a whack at the National legislature he will have these poor devils pensioned.

' The. National Greenback honse : hold is divided against itself. One branch of that party under the leadership of Brick Pomeroy met at St. Louis, Wednesday, to nominate a candidate lor president, and Ben Butler and his crowd will nominate at Chicago, June 9th. • How vatu are sor»kcad.-> here below; How transient every Greenback bliss; How Dumeruuj are their pUrty woes; Vet each one seeks a fat of-flee! Congressman, Wru f D. Hill,. of Ohio, expressed the feelibg of the democratic party in a speech he made recently at Washington when He said: “We (the Democrats') intend to inaugurate ,our candidate for president whether we elect him or not.” It is this prevailing sentiment among the leading Bourbons that creates a demand for the nomination of General Grant, The political horrizen is beginning to assume a very unusual and peculiar aspect, and we think we behold in the dim distance, “the man on horseback,” surrounded by an innumerable hoste, composed of Republicans, Democrats and Greenbackers, from all parts of the Union. A little farther to the southeast is another individual, whose facial expression we cannot clearly disern, also receiving" the homage of assembled thousands. old party lines are nearly obliterated and ignored, and the multitude has tl.ottu to follow personages and

principles rather than be confined to party measures and political restrictions. Notwithstanding we depricate the act, the indications now are that Grant will be nominated at Chicago and that his election wifi be advocated tfy the Chicago Times, Cincinnati Enquirer, and by other leading Democratic journals and individuals throughout the Union; and that the Democratic nominee wifi be supported by many able men who are now acting with the Republican party. This may be visionary on our part, but’we believe it will be the result, whether for good or for evil, of Grant’s nomination.

The congressional convention held at Logansport, Wednesday of last week, was well attended and every way harmonions. E. S. Merrifield, of Porter, was chosen permanent chairman, and W. D. Pratt, of Cass, secretary; F. S. Bedell, of Lake, and John W. Weimer, of White, were elected delegates to Chicago. They are both for Blaine. Charles Kehlo, of Cass, and M. L. Essick, of Fulton, were appointed alternates. For member oftbe State central committee D. W. Tomlinson of Cass. The nominatipg convention will be held at Logansport, Jane 22. The feeling of the convention was decidedly for Blaine. It is very evident that the Logansport Pharos and another Democratic journal in this congressional district regard lion. Simon P. Thompson’s nomination as almost inevitable, and knowing that he would be the most formidable and successful candidate, they have already commenced to besmirch his good name. The publication of bogus correspondence and degrading editorial (?) hog-wash, written by a Greenbackef, whose only object is to vent bis personal spleen against an individual seeking a nomination, is not honorable journalism. But we have the consolation of knowing that while such things tickle the fools, they drive the better class of citizens to his support

It looks as though Bayard would go by the board as a Democratic presidential candidate. His disloyal war speeches now rise up in black and white to condemn him, and. as he cannot deny his speeches, and as the speeches are full of bitter feeling towards thtr north' and sympathy for rebellion and rebels at the south, none but the copperhead element of the Democratic jparty north would support him. He is not so strong as Tildcn by any means, weak as Tilden' is with the people. Bayard is practically shelved because loyal Democrats could not consistently and would not vote for him, and with his retirementTilden is able to tighten bis mortgage grip on the party. They can’t shake him off. He ow’ns the party and lias paid for it out of the “bar’l,” in which the only money still remains to pay the expenses of the Democratic presidential campaign this year. . ; ‘ The one particular thing the Democratic party appears to have oo fear of is infamy, and they are loading their ship with large’ quantities of that kind of cargo in the attempt to steal away from a Republican congressman from the Minneapolis district inMinnesota,whose majority they have figured down from over 3,000 to 165 for his opponent, a Greenbacker. The bargain is that the Democrats shall scat the Greenbacker and the Greenbacker will vote with the Democrats. The sitting member, Who was rightfully elected is a Republican named Washburne and the Greenbacker is named Donnelly, and despite the fact that the good men of the country are condemning the measures that are leading them on to this great political crime, we have every reason to fear that it willbeconsumated. It was truthfully argued in 1876 that the Democratic party had lost its character, and that argument is still good because the thing lost has not yet been found, nor is it likely to be. . •

We observe that many of onr Republican exchanges are still engaged in discussing the action of the late Pennsylvania Republican State Convention. It dees not appear to be much of a question with these clan champions as to whether the safety of Republican principles is endangered .by what was done at Harrisburg, but it is made a serions question whether Cameron in his zeal for Grant swallowed the delegates present, or whether Blaine was gouged ont of any rights, privileges or results which really belonged to him. The expression of a fall opinion as to the work of the convention is within the right of every editor, but such expression should be given calmly and dispassionately, and should expose the wrong done, If any, with a view to the prevention of like work in the future. •it should not bo allowed to ran into accrimony, nor eontiubed a moment beyond the time reasonably required to accomplish its legitimate purpose of removing all cause <Jf trouble, and of bringing the party down to its required work of securing victory in the fall contest.-. This dues nut appear to be the intent of many of ojir con-

temporaries oo aither aide of the party line. On the one akfe it hat settled into denunciation of Cameron, end on the other into opposition to Blaine, as though either or both were the- bitterest enemies of Republicanism, and of the principles for which we all so loudly profess reverenoe. This is certainly not the way to secure peace within the party, nor victory for its banners in what really promises to be the most important as well as the most bitterly fought political battle the republio has yet witnessed. It would be extremely well if these belligerently rampant champions of Grant and Blaine could be induced to follow the example of their re spective chief. It is about time •then that the squabblers call a halt. It is time to transfer Grant and Blaine and the nnit vote to the Chicago convention for settlement, and to turn attention to such filling up of the political programme as will better redound to the making of our victory in November such an one as will prove thoroughly overwhelming to our conglomerated enemy. This can only be done by healing the sores, if any, which the action of State conventions create. It cannot be done. by irritating them. Id the language pf “the man on horseback,” “Let us have peace.”

The Result.

Logansport Journal. On Wednesday thirteen Republican conventions were held in this State, and in every instance the greatest harmony, prevailed. The teeling exhibited was strongly for Blaine, and opposed to a thiul term. There was no effort made to instruct, yet the feeling was such, and the personal preferences of the delegates chosen, so pronounced that Grant will not receive one vote out of the thirty. Blaine men were selected iu every instance except in the fourth district, and there the delegates are for Sherman. The perfect harmony winch prevailed, and the deep, earnest enthusiasm apparent poiiit to a victory next fall. The enthusiasm was not of that evanscent kind which exhibits itself in shouts and bonfires, but wa6 of the kind that is earnest, such as is iottnd in the breast of soldiers when buckling on their armor to engage in the deadly strife. The following is a complete list of the delegates appointed to the Chicago convention, with their residences and their choice of candidates:. First Congressional District— Major Alex Gjlcrist, Evansville, and W. M. Hoggatt, Boonvillp Blaine, Washburne. ' Second District —John B. Glover, Bedford, and S. E. Kerehival, Washington; Blaine aud Ben Harrison. Third District—W. B. Slemmens. Corydon, and J. 11. Friedly, Vienna; Blaine. Fourth District—John 11. Croz zler, Madison, and F. A. Adkinaon, Lawrenceburg; Sherman. Fifth District—David A. Beem, Spencer, and Joseph B. Homan, Danville; Blaine. Sixth District—Milton, Peden, Knightstown, and T: M. Little, Connersville; Blaine. Seventh District—Roscoe Hawkins, Indianapolis, and James B. MeFadden, Shelbyville; Blaine. Eighth District—William R. McKeen, Terre Haute, and E. 11. Nebeker, Covington; Blaine. Ninth District—B. K. ‘Higginbotham, Frankfort, and Dr. George F. Crittenden, Anderson; Blaine. Tenth District—F. S. Bedell, Crown Point, and John W. Warner, Bennett’s Station, White county; Blaine. Eleventh District—J. J. Todd, Wells county, and J. F. Vail, Kokomo; Blaine. ’ „ Twelfth District—Judge W. M. Clapp, Albion, and Charles K. Baxter, Waterloo; Blaine. Thirteenth District Clement Stndebaker, South' Bend, and Senator B. F. Davenport, Elkhart; for Blaine first and Washburne second.

LOCAL GOSSIP.

BY IRO-QUOIS.

Sam Duvall has moved to town. - Wm. Saylpr is now sick of pneumonia. H. W. Wood recently invested tec dollars in fine poultry. C. P. Mayhew has been putting np some new fence already. The Range Line road is now open for travel—‘with mud boats. Tne Christian Church is without regular pastoral care at present. G.W. Smoot has to one of his Newtou County farms near Salem.. » The last show at the Opera House was considered ‘‘thin” by some persons. • | . / Norman Warner has built a fancy house for hfs fanoy poultry. Stand from under. It you notice anything unusual in the actions of Mr. Jones, the tailor, you can attribute it, to the fact that it is a girl. Jake Eigelshack has spent nearly five hundred dollars in building a barn, ice and slaughter house on his new place. Sam Duvall is trying to get a sidewalk made from Susan to Washington, on the east side of Van Rensselaer street. Geo. Snodgrass, W. H. Snodgrass and Wm. E. Timmons of Jordan township are talking of moving to Kansas next antumn. “Omer Justin’* is his name.. He recently settled in Jordan township and Marion Timm6os is one of the fathers of our country. Henry L Adams has purchased Geo. Snodgrass’ farm. Mr* Adams now owns about six hundred acres of land in Jordan Tpwnship. It wooid pay you to visit the Iroquois Poultry Yards of C. W. Clifton, jnst west of the cemetery. Make your visit in the day time.

LUNACY.

Tke Truth ■j tts£fi © ill *9 laniMf« Wklck la rail! Established by the EvMo’M^e^rFrfeuds Hr. Littlefield a Much Abased Citizen. Insanity a Family Complaint. Rkhihgtoh, I hd., March 2,1880. SdUor JUutmhm- JhysMfaw— D*tr Sir : My wife, Ellen R. L. Littlefield, has been insane for ten years, by spells, but not very dangerous till about three weeks before she was sent to the asylum. She comes by it honestly. Her grandfather on her father’s side was crSzy years before he died and tried to kill her father with an ax. Her grandmoth* er on her mother’s aide waa insane and attempted to hang herself. Her mother died craxy. She has a sister who has been in the asylum twO different times, and she has a consin who is ibsane. My wife went to Lewis’s, as stated in your last issue, on the 6th of October last, with my sister and her husband, from Illinois, who w ere here on a visit. That day Mr. L. killed a hog and my wife declared it was a man. That night she ran away and screamed “murder! murder! Je--B.Us save me!” My brother-in-law and wife ran after her and had to bring her back by main strength. .Next day my two brothers-in-law went to the funeral of Mr. Fingerrayre’s daughter at Rensselaer. My sister stepped into the kitchen to grind some coffee and hiy wife run out the front door into a cornfield. She hm one-half mile east to Mr. Kellener’s. She asked the little boy where the folks were, and he told her they had gone to the funeral. She then .hit the smallest boy on the bead, and knocked him down. She then ran off and the largest boy Ret the dog on her, which perhaps would have tore her badly if it had not been called off by old Mr. Kellener who happened to be present. My sister got all the neighbors who were near to go and hunt her. A young man named Fred Hartman caught her after running her nearly a mile. She said the Lord told her she was to meet a woman. She had to bo bought back against her will. The next day she was taken home to me. Then she took some bread aud tea and held communion. She went through the services with all seriousness, calling Lewis the Judas. She Wanted to burn up her chotliing, papers, deeds, house and everything. She said she wanted to cleanse the laud. She thought the Lord had come, and-one night she jumped out of the window to meet him. She started for Jerusalem another time, with bread, two Bibles and a hymn-book. She spent mjst of her time preaching, read ing the Bible aud singing.

She has accused the neighbors for years of stealing, and trying to poison and kill her, and because 1 would not believe her stuff she said I was “in liegue with them devils.” We have never had any trouble, for I would, not pay any attention to her crazy talk. She w ould imagine anything. Mary Ladd is an old maid, the oldest of the family, and has been trying to make trouble between my wife and myself which would result in our separation; writing letters to be delivered to my wife only, which my wife would throw in the fire without reading. I am willing to take my wife back whenever Bhe wants to come, although her deranged state of mind is likely t# give me great trouble. As to the writ of habeas corpus all I have heard of it was by way of anonymous telegram, signed by her friends,- not officially, telling me it had been issued and would be heard on same.day I received the dispatch. By advice of friends I inclosed a copy of this information to the Superintendent of the asylum, asking for an explanation. I never received any other notice, and am not aware of incurring contempt of any court in connection with their trouble. .

As to any attempt to use any unfare means to get my wife in the asylum I offer the following statement of facts connected therewith. Hkmincton, Ind., Jan. 16. isso. This is to certify that wo have known Mrs. Ellen It. L. Littlefield forbears, and that as a fact she was at times deranged mentally, and more recently dangerously so. And we further certify from actual knowledge that the steps taken by her husband, Mr. Alexander Littlefield, in placing her in the custody of the Insane Asylum, at Indianapolis, was fully warranted, and that he could not have been actuated by other than the most kind and considerate motives. Ida F. Allman, Hannibal Lnndon.M.D Mrs. David Nelson, S. C. Maxwell, M. D., Agnes Nelson, B. B. Jeffries, J. P., J. O. B. McDonglc, David Nelson, Sarah Connell, J. H. Aliuon, Moses Connell, S. A. Morgan, Hattie E. Zea, John F. Green, Kobt. Parker, Mary C. Allman, J. H. Tribby, AUie A. Allman. James Spencer, J. P., r These persons who have signed their names to this paper are Mrs. Littlefield’s particular friends in town, whom she had confidence in as ehristians. They are all church members but one. It is simply preposterous to snpposo these citizens, friends and intimate acquaintances of both parties coaid be guilty of incarcerating an innocent woman. Messrs. Maxwell, Spencer and Jeffries were the family physicians and justice of the peace who met at my residence and passed officially on my wife’s case as to her tyI am not aware that my wife has o*. could have, under her circumstances, a personal enemy. Everybody sympathizes and is sorry for her afflicted condition. I trust enough has been said to show yon the animus of the communication of Mary Ladd. Yours Truly,

ALEX. LITTLEFIELD.

Educational Department.

Edited by D. B. Nowata, Co. Superintend«L ' To Te&ehenu ~ I took the liberty of placing the county paper in which the Educational Department is conducted in yonr hands, teachers, without consulting many of yon. Tour names are placed on the subscription list for six months; this being the average duration of the schools. Why I wished it to find its way to you and your work is that, it is the best medium of communioan between this office, the teachers and the schools. In it have made all announcements, <fcc., which would be of importance to teachers, and furnished each teacher a list of the State Board questions after the regular monthly examinations. Have tried to make it worth the trifling sum of 25 cents which is all it costs teachers. These extremely low rates could be secured only by my agreeing to furnish a club of 80 teachers as subscribers and becoming individually responsible to tne editor for the whole amount of the subscription money. This I have done. Now to you who have not heretofore understood the arrangement let me say that if the paper has been worth 25 cents to yon, you can so manifest it by either sending this amount to me or leaving it with yonr trustee when you settle. If you do not consider “value received” the printer shall have his pay at all events, and we will be happy just the same.

Behavior.

Behavior is defined in general as the manner in which one bears himself in the presence of others, or in relation to others. The idea involved in behavior is that of self-conformity to a form of action which is regarded as the standard. To Realize behavior in one’s self, be needs first an ideal standard of action; second he needs to act as the standard requires until conformity becomes a habit. The first great law pf behavior in school is order. Order is the established form, or mode of proceedure, it embraces first,punctuality; second,regularity. Punctuality is the exact conformity to the requirements of time. The immediate object of punctuality in (he school is to secure exact combination with others in all the exercises of the school. Tho ultimate object of punctuality is the use of the habit in after life. Regularity is uniform punctuality, it is punctuality madte general. The second great law of behavior in the school is silence as applied to school silence means, first, the stillness or quietness of the body; second, the concentration of the energies of the mind in thought. Silence is a condition for thinking and thinking is a condition for scholarship. Silence also gives self possession. . *’ Tho third great law of behavior is politeness. Politeness contains two essential ideas; first, the idea of right feeling toward others; second, the idea of appropriate forms for manifesting this feeling. .The right feeling toward others in general is that of respect and good will. The forms or modes of deportment in which this feeling may be appropriately expressed are determined by the customs and formalities of polite society The purpose of politeness in the school is to faciliate the true ends of intercourse. Intercourse is only possible between beings of like attributes. Polished manners make each person a mirror in which others may see reflected the true attributes of humanity, j Politeness requires of the teaoher that he see in each pupil the possible ideal, (the honest, obedient, teachable child.) If he has not realized these attributes of obedience, honesty and docility, ho will neither form the true ideal for his pupils nor have power to realize it in them.

Politeness exoludes on the part of the teaohor all oppressive and unnecessary assumption of authority, all unjust indiscrimination or favoritism. In dealing with pupils use flattery. Politeness on the part of the pupil requires that in his intercourse with other pupils he should express cognition ot equal rights with himself. It forbids the exhibition of any form of pride or malace. These feelings are often fostered by the motives placed before the pupils. Toward the teacher politeness requires the expression of oonfldenoc. A person who complies with all the laws of behavior is a person who will bo appreciated in good society and is a person of morals and ability. James F. Antrim.

Don’t be Humbugged. I want to say to tho farmors of Jnsper oonnty that I bavo an unusually fine stock of Yonng Fruit Trees, composing the best and most desirable varieties of fruit, and very thrifty. It is very evident that trees transplanted from my Nursery will do much better than those brought from a distance. All I ask is on inspection of my trees to procure purchasers JOHN COEN, February 28th. Rensselaer, Indiana. The Best Dentistry. , A. H. Wirt, Dentist, of Montioello, wifi visit Rensselaer, on the 15th of this month, to do dental work of all kinds. The patron,-igo of the public is respectfully solicited. Office in second story of Mrs. Hemphill’s Building.

ELECTION NOTICE. State ot Indiana, 1 ... Jasper County, i 88 " Yon are hereby notified that at the general election to be held at the several voting precincts in this county, on the First Monday of April, A. D. 1880, the following named officers are to voted for to-wit: One [l] Trustee for each township in the county. One [ll Assessor for each township in the county. Two [2] Justices of the Peace for each of the following townships, to-wit: Wheatfleld, Milroy, Newton, Keener, Union, Walker, Marion, Carpenter and Hanging Grove, and one [l] Justice of the Peace for each of the following townships, to-wit: Barkley, Jordan and Kankakee. Also the proper number of Supervisee for each township in the county. You are also notified that at the said election seven [7l proposed amendments to the constitioa of the State of Indiana, are to be voted for or againstWitness my hand and the seal of the f \ -Jasper Circuit Court, at office in i “rir 1 Rensselaer, Indiana, this 2d day of March, A. D. 1880. CHARLES H, PRICE. Clerk Jasper Circuit Court. In accordance with the above certificate notice is hereby given that the officers herein named are to bb elected at the ensuing election, to be held on the first Monday of April, A. D. 1880. Witness my hand and real this 2d \ day of March, A. D. I®o. ( ) GEORGE M. ROBINSON, Sheriff Jasper County, Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS, DELPHI & CHICAGO • RAILROAD, SOUTHWARD: iMKHemdatr ....... I*ll 1J:» p ih Arrive at Bradford* CM a m 1:33 p m Lure Bradford CM a m JS» pat Arrive at MonUcello... 7:10 a m 1:40 p m Leave Monttcello T:80 a n JM pat Arrive at De1phi......... 8:30 am tdtpa NORTHWARD: Leave Delphi..... 9:33 a m S:IS p m Arrive at Jlonticello.... 10:53 a m B*s p m Leave Monticello ...... lbM a m 8:15 p m Arrive at Bradford llMam 8:60 pm Leave Bradford ... 11:00 a in 7:18 pm Arrive at Rensselaer ... 11:00 a m 8:10 p ai 8. N. Yeoman, Gea’l Manager.

vv '• 3Ljb IVT j& A f DENTIST. 1 wish to say to all citizens of Rensselaer s and Jasper county that 1 hare remov- .• - ."■*-* | ".' "Hi'.' tpejf » to the r.~",u \ka f cupied bvDr. Nat 3jfJf k ILA* Washbnrnjn ** the rear of THE JEWELRY STORE, And that I am now better than ever prepared toexeeate all kinds of work in my branch of business in the highest style of the art and at lowest possibe prices. W. L. HAMAB. NOWELS HOUSE, Rensselaer, - - Indiana, KI UTLEY & SOY, Prop’r. THE NOWELS HOUSE is a new, thrcestory brick hotel, jnst opened. The profrietors formerly kept the Broadway House at 'eru, lud., and nave had much experience as caterers to the wants of the traveling public. Their tables are supplied with au abundance of the best food known to the culinary art, the bed-rooms are large, welt lighted, properly ventilated and comfortably furnished, the beds and bedding are ail new. clean and healthful. The traveling public is respectfully solicited to rive them a call. Day amt week boarders will find it so their Interest to stop at the Nowles House. 12-6. KIRTLEY * SON. “WE RISE TO EXPLAIN” That the finest and best selected stock of Watches, Clocks AND JEWELRY, Also Silverware, Spectacles, Musical Instruments. &c., Ever exhibited in Rensselaer ean now be had at Orwin’s old stand. Mr. Hardman. the’Jbweler, will still attend to the Watch-repairing and Jobbing department. All work warranted. 10dec.9 HAMAB. CLARK’S NEW HARDWARE ST O R E. Be it known that Ezra L. Clark has iust opened a Hardware Store in Towels’ Building, Rensselaer, Indiana, and will keep constaatly in stock a fuli line of HARDWARE, TINWARE, WOODEN WARE, Carpenters’ Tools, Table and Pocket Cutlery, Silverware, Revolvers, Ammunition of all kinds, STOVES, OILS, FARM AND GARDEN SEEDS and every thing else usually found in a first-class Hardware Store. All goods sold at LOWEST CASH PRICES. V Parties wishing anything in my line will do well toCALL, examine goods and learn prices. E. L. CLARK.

THE BROAD GAUGE STORE! .i. : ; J - ARRIVAL OF THE LARGEST 'STOCK >*- m j j - . or ■ • - , #| SPRING GOODS |». - / ■ - . / . . . • j ■ - .... j AT— . J a ' ' . • LEOPOLD'S BROWKT - STOME BCIXiDINQ, Ever Exhibited, in Rensselaer. - ■ '-H. I* " j' . • ...... *'■ The goods consist of the Latest Styles of Clothing for Men, Boys and Youths and will be sold at THE VERY LOWEST PRICES FOR CASH. These goods are folly ten per cent, cheaper than they can. be bought at any other store in Jasper county. j BOOTS AND SHOES.fr I have also the largest, best and cheapest stock of Boots and Shoes in the market, and in these, also, I defy competition. My stock of hats, caps «@t«rrr nmmcmiM eeost, , Is full and complete, and my immense line of ' ’ iDRIYI GOODSI . Can’t be surpassed in quality, variety and prices. It was bought with great care and selected with reference .to the wants of my numerous customers. As everybody knows, I was in the market and purchased these goods a few days before the great boom took [>lace and therefore got them at least 10 per cent, low A than thosO who purchased later. This with my laoili* ties for baying for cash only, gives me a decided advantage over all competitors. Thankful for past favors and a contiaation of the same, I remain your most obediant servant, f A. LEOPOLD. Brown-Stone Building, Rensselaer, Indiana.

GEO. GRAUEL,! XAXCPACTCTtX* AND HALEB IX Hold Tour hor*\ now. .ill JO.’ Amt do not drive ao fast; I pray you don* imagine My goods can be surpassed 1) HARNESS! SADDLES, BRIDLES, COLLARS, WHIPS, ETC. I work none hot the best Chestnut-Oak Leather and warrant every article sold. Special attention given to repairing. Shop opposite McCoy A Thompson’s Bank T RENSSELAER, I&D. W.J. WRIGHT, The Old and Experienced UNDERTAKER! HA9 on hand a full and complete line of Burial Cases and Caskets, Burial Robes of all styles and sizes. He is also prepared to perform Embalming, which is now ttsed by all professional undertakers. No charge for the Hearse. Calls attended at all hours of day or* night. Store Room one door west of Leopold’s.

FALL YE & HOES’ BOOTS AND SHOES Solid Inoles, Solid Counters. 7 • • . j 7 ; Hand Made. Every Pair Warranted. None are genuine without Our Diamond Shaped Green Paper Stamp bearing our firm name, on the Bottom of Every Pair. We cut into our goods only the CELEBRATED West Virginia Tanned gtock. Our goods, for Style, Fit and Wear have no equals. Ask for them. FALLEY & DOES, LaFayette, Indiana. Genuine Falley & Hoes Bqots and Shoes are sold by A. Leopold, Rensselaer, Indiana, at Bass’ stand. 11-49-6 m

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