Rensselaer Republican, Volume 12, Number 28, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 March 1880 — SMALL TALK. [ARTICLE]

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. w ai R KL * -J. H Peacock has abandoned tke is new la want of a tenant. -T. H MaCeMosgii ard wlfte;ef GLlhun township, eapeet to make a, tour through Kansas, th Issum mer. -Rev. Mr. Woodiest Bradford this week assisting tbe pastor of the M. E. choreb at that place with a protracted meeting —Oae of A. Leopold's black matehbceae broke aUeg. o« tost week, while standloiln the stable He was ascot *• pot him out of hie misery, r —The ladies of tbe Presbyterian church have elected to hold their next social at tbe residence of Mrs. John PurcupHe, nextWedneeday afternoon. The ladies of Rensselaer and vicinity are cordially Invited to attend. —Tbe members of the Rensselaer Cornet Band held a meeting at D. B. Miller's law office, Monday evening, to devise plans for a new organization and equiplng for the coming political campaign. Another meeting will be held at the same place next Monday evening to complete tbe work, when a series of obligations will be drafted which each member of the Band will be required to sign and conform to. They will embrace the following points: To be governed entirely by tbe chosen manager, as to when and where they shall play, that all the equipments, couslsting of uniforms, caps, plumes, belts, music pouches, drums, Instruments (except such Instruments now belonging toindivluals or may hereafter be purchased by any individual), music, band wagon, and everything belonging to the band now or at the lime of its reorganization, or that mgy be purchased or received at any future time by the organization, shall be the exclusive property of the Rensselaer Cornet Band; and no per-, sor or persons shall have the right or privilege to keep, Remove of use said articles should be withdraw or be discharged from tbe membership of said Rensselaer Cornet Band. Tbe duties of the manager shall be to make all contracts for playing, be responsible for the collection of all moueys earned by tbe Band and divide the same equally among the members. The obligations will be published in full next week with the names of the members attached. When the organization is completed under tbe stringent obligations and published, then a subscription will be presented to tbe citizens of Rensselaer and vicinity for the purpose of raising two hundred dollars willj which to purchase uniforms, and the names of £be subscribers, together with tbe am omits will be published in the Rensselaer papers until the necessary funds are raised. . —A little episode occured in Union township, recently, a brief account of which may be of interest to our readers. -Some two years ago an American citizen of Teutonic extraction, named Grlmpy, came to this county, accompanied by a robust, healthylooking woman, who to all appearances was his legally wedded wife. The whirligig of time continued to revolve in accordance with nature’s es tablished laws, and the individuals named engaged In the usual pursuits of farm life as harmoniously and prosperously as their surroundingsand the former incidents in life would admit During this time, also, a child was born to them which added greatly to their common interests, and the indications were that they would be permit text to journey band in hand down the golden slope of life. Their dream of happiness, however, was sadly Interrupted by the appearance of a man upon tbe threshold whose facial expressions were not unfamiliar to this Industrious couple. Grlmpy trembled like an asj>en lees, while his appearance manifested a willingness to subscribe to any concession that would spare his life. The woman gazed with blank amazement upon the intruder, and awaited with breathless anxiety the expected terrible denunciation. But it came not. Her lawful hasband, who now confronted her, was as calm as a “sucking dove,” and Instead of enacting a blood-curdling tragedy he quietly dropped into a convenient chair, and after casting his eyes leisurely about the appartment, inquired after the health of the folks. Grimpy seeing bis life was in no immediate danger ventured to reply that they were better, though neither member of tbe family had been sick. The sequal to tliis story is tbatGrhupy some six years ago eloped with Mrs. Crawford from one of tbe eastern States, and sought seclusion in one of the out townships of Jasper county. The patient, forgiving husband, for six long years has been going to and fro in the earth seeking day and night for the presence of her who had vowed to share with'bim tbe Joys and ills of life, and he did not seek in vain, for now bls cup of bliss is once more filled to the brim. Crawford observing'the delicate rose tint return to her cheeks and the sparkles of love that lighted her eyes in the bloom of youth, be sired to again take her to his fond embrace and forgive and forget tbe trials and tribulations through which he had passed on account of her infidelity. He also observed that Grimpy was willing to surrender without furtheir resistance and began to-dictate terms of capitulation. Crawford demanded Rhe immediate and peaceful pcwnesslon of his wife, and right and title to all of Grim py’s personal effects, for his own free use and behoof, for which the said Grimpy was to receive the paltry sum of five dollars, with tbe privilege of remaining in tbe family and feasting at their hospital board until the blasts of winter shall be succeeded by the balmy breezes of spring. To all of wbieb Grimpy gave a willing and unqualified concent Crawford immediately assumed the responsibilities of “the man of tbe house." and each night since his arrival has shared the couch of hie long lost wife, while poor Grimpy shivers with cold in an adjoing bed, and swears Dutch at the misfortunes that hare befallen him.

Vrm ww ,_-J e k 1 Hh ** - "*■ * _ I (n the way of a mastaehe- ■ —Dr. Washburn is making some improvemente on his home propertyMink w> uj. jQto * ini lUvuß, <ji joruan townabip, is reeovering from a severe attack of typhoid firrar. -If yea want to buy pare Hoff-Co sista chfeken eggs, at fifty ceutafor Ifi, call Doe Wash bans. —John Makeevar ta preparing to erect an edition to tbe rear of tbe Maker ver Block, for the accommodation of F. J. Sears & Sou, whose mammoth stock of goods demand more room. —ls an editor the deserving he receives no thanks because it is considered in his line of dutv; if he compliments those who are unworthy every boor In tbe community wants to be noticed. —Tlkjoc who enjoy fulsome flattery are usually the first to take offense at» joke or a little pleasantly mentioned at their expense. This class of Individuals a local editor should give a wide berth, especially if they be of the female persuasion. —J. H. Wood, the contractor, is preparing to remove to Lafayette. He Is a good citizen and a square-shouldered Republican and we shall be sorry to part with him. Mrs. Wood, also, enjoys the esteem of a host of lady frfends and she will £e greatly missed. —A citizen of Rensselaer stepped into the Republican office Wednesday morning and remarked: “When the railroad was completed from this place to Bradford we could get our daily papers at 3 o’clock in the afternoon; when the road was extended to Monticello tbejt arrive at 9 o'clock at nigfit, but since the care run to Delphi we are compelled to wait for papers until uoon the next day—thirty hours after they are printed." —Tbe Hurtt family gaveone of their novel infantile entertainments at the Opera House, Saturday evening. Considering the ages of tbe children their singing and their acts are marvelous, and the audience isconstantly delighted and amused. The youngest son and daughter claim special attention, and receive rounds of applause at every appearance upon the stage. The novelty of their performance, tbe cuteness of appearance, and the marvelous memory they exhibit In singing songs they cannot read, produces the greatest admiration., While tbe music may not be of tbe highest order tbe articulations are good and tbe parts well sustained. The parties arrested in Union township some time ago and tried at the present term of the Jasper Circuit Court for disturbing a religious meeting, were acquitted because the boys in court couldn’t be identified as tbe boys who did the mischief. Five were charged with creating a disturbance inside of the church building during service, by shuffling their feet, talking out loud, Ac., and three with keeping up a commotion on the outside of the church building by playing on a Jew’s harp, singing vulgar songs and making insulting remarks tn persons going to and from service. Such smart Alecksought tn be punished at the full penalty of th«Tluw until they learn decency by experience. —Mre. Littlefield, wh* recently oh tai ned.considerable notoriety through the columns of tbe Republican, was in town last week looking up*a divorce from her “naughty husband." She hadn't time give usaeall. Later— Bills have been circulated announcing a lecture to t>e given by her at Starr’s Hall, Wednesday evening of this week, subject, “Treatment of the Insane.’’ “She’sbeen there” and “knows how it is herself,” and having a good command of language will entertained her audience. We are unable to prepare a report before going to press. Like a true American lady she trips into the arena of tbe lecture field Immediately after the public has been made aware of her disgraceful family difficulties. But if she can lend a helping hand toward correcting the abuses practiced by tbe managers of our benevolent institutions we bid her good speed. —Mr. E. H. Tharp presented the editor with a basket of nips (pareneps) one day last week. This savory vegetable obtained its new name (nips), through a story which was common property in the eastern States during our boyhood. Indiana, especially the southern portion of it, was made tho butt of fun, and discreditable and increditable stories w«re usually located in that section. Before tbe days of railroads and steamboat navigation the web-footed Hoosiers, as they were called, frequently hauled their surplus produce to Evansville. J/misville,Cincinnati and other large towns. The Hooelereheing frequently Jested began to feel a little sour toward the average Buckeye and Kentuckian, and sometimes morosely refused to answer their impertinent questions. On one occasion an Ohioan returning frqga market met a fullfledged Hoosier going in with a wagon box full of something and carefally covered. As they approached the Buckeye man cried put; “What you loaded with?" The Hooeier looked neither to the right or left and answered not a word, when tbe question waa repeated in a higher key: “What you loaded with?’’ In an Instant the reply came In a short, abap voice and with ill-tempered manner, “nips!" The Ohioan waa a little puzzled and inquired again: “Ah, ah, — what, what kind of nipa?" “P-a-r-a-nips,” growled the Hoosier. "Where you from?” No answer, aa much as to aay “none of your business.” But the Buckeye ipan wu persistent and yelled out figaio: “Where you from?” By thia time the wagons we widely separated and the Hoosier fixing bis voice in tbe highest key, spitefully drawled out: “Butter-nut Ridge— Hoop-pole township—Posey county—l-n-g-i-|rn-n-y—G d—you.

taWffi. ~o y <( —Wfe to aapootwe can convention will be held ajt threw o’clock in the afternoon ! i '‘" changed. The mail goes mrt a five o’etosk to the i—FUIm Milwtiifne at at noon. . —With onr present mall facilities the Logansport Journal Is the only paper that reaches Rensselaer on thq day .es publication. Verily thia is. progressives ' —All the good-looking gentlemen of Monticello are attending court In thio place this week. The result of the suit. In which they are engaged will be given hi our next. /i .—Rev. Mr- Crow, of Remington, will visit his friends in Renstohter this week and preach at the Prtehyterian church Friday evening, Saturday. and Sabbath. AH are invited to attend each service.- t ■-s<i

—Alfred Thompson Io building an addition to the store room occupied by Lewis Kern as a grocery store. Mr. Kero advertises in tbe and his business te increasing so fast that he must have more room. t ’— —F. J. Bears, T. C. “Porter,‘Elder Halstead and Elder Hutson are mentioned in connection with tbe Republican Domination for trustee of Marion township. They are ail good men and either would discharge the duties of tbe office acceptably to the people. —Every reader will observe Norman Warner’s Plow and Cuctlvator advertisement. He can supply yon with any article in the line of agricultural implements, and all should call on him before purchaslhg. The Grand Detour Plows and Deert^Cultivator are excelsior farm Implements, and those who fail to.purchase of Warner fail to get the best snd the cheapest. —The probabilities are that the Marion township convention to be held'at tbe court house next Saturday afternoon at half-past one o’clock, will be well attended- There are a number of candidates in the field and each will have his friends and supporters present. Tbe candidates so far as we know are among our best citizens. Oume out to tbe convention.