Rensselaer Republican, Volume 12, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 June 1880 — SMALL TALK. [ARTICLE]

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Soda Water at a a Starr 6 <Vs. —John Engitah and Frank Parker, of Barkley township, have each erected Dice wind pomp*. . % —Horace G Mattingly, of Prances' rills, was here pr*»petlng for Jrasf ness, Monday. He expects to more to Reneselaer in about three weeks.’ —A soft of doth lug made at T. M. Jons’* Merchant Tailoring Establishment is of more value than two ready eeepie Mdts, and will look well until entirely worn oat ' —One of Rensselaer’s handsomest yoong ladles lost a gold necklace near three weeks ago. The finder will confer h great favor and receive many thank by leaving it at this offlce or at Porcupile’e store. —The children'* meeting, to take place at the M. E church, last Sabbath evening, was prevented by the severity of the storm. Providence permitting the entertainment will be given next Sabbath evening. —The members of the Rensselaer Cornet Band have advertised to give a “Home Concert,” at the Opera House, Saturday evening of this week. They will be assisted by Mrs. Lud Hopkins, Miss Mery Ralph and other musical experts. We hope the public will embrace this opportunity to assist the Baud In accomplishing a worthy object in which every citisen is personally interested. Be#bills. —Doubtle* many of our readers will be pleased to learn of tbe matrimonial alliance that was entered into, last Saturday morning, between Charles G. Sears, ton of F. J. Sear*, and Miss Flo Thompson, daughter of Mr. mid Mrs. Alfred Thompson. The marriage ceremony was solemnized by Rev. DT. Halstead, at the residence of tbe bride’s parents, in the presence of a few relatives and friends. The wedded pair went by carriage to Sheldon, 111., and thence Into Chicago. Saturday night. Before returning they will visit at Clinton, lowa, and other places. They are expected home Friday and a reception given at the residence of the groom’s parents, Friday evening. Charley and Flo are so well and favorable known to tbe great majority of our readers that they need no "send off” through public prints. The foliug is a list of presents received: Later —The list has not bees furnished «s promised. »• It is a fact that C. C. Starr <fr Co. have the finest assortment of Oreen and Roasted Coffees to be found in town.

—Christian A. Sack, a farmer, residing not far from Rensselaer, came to town last Monday afternoon in a farm wagon drawn by a black and a gray mare—tbe last one accompanied by a little colt. As farmer Sack drove up Washington street the rain came down like a torrent, and stopping the team in front of Imes’s drugstore, be took shelter under tbe awniug while tbe black and gray remained unhitched (at their heads) at an unsafe distance from their driver. Frank Myer, the skillful drug clerk, remarked to Mr. Sack that his team might consider it a first-class opportunity to create a sensation and work up a little notoriety in Rensselaer by running away. Sack replied “they can run and be—.” A flash of lightning and a crash of thunder settled their determination to go, and they went "Hell-to-plit over the prairie; the team, little coltie and all.” Before the situation could be farely comprehended and the boys and street loafers had time inflate their lungs for a general yell, tbe team passed beyond tbe public square and was taking cross lots forTuteur’s government saloon. As theyjumped tbe ditch at the crossing of Cullen street, the neck-yoke slipped off, and a rod or two farther on the wagon tongue penetrated the earth to nearly half its length, which brought that bounding vehicle to a dead halt, but the horses, now fully determined to make a success of it, gave the old wagon a parting kick and made Gilpin speed until tbe sport became monotonous. In due time tbe hoises were agaiu in the hands of their owners, but the task of abstracting the wagon tongue was not so easy. A number of friends gathered around, and advice as to tbe best method of solving the problem was free and bountiful. Tbe plan adopted was to bitch tbe team to tbe hind axle and “yank” it out, and after some delay it was accomplished. Had the craw-fish action ceased with the extraction of the wagon tongue the sequel to the runaway, which proved to be the mo«t dangerous and damaging, would not have occurred. Bome one suggested that they recross tbe ditch, which contained nearly two feet of water, by drawing the wagon backwa. a person guiding it by the tongue. The result was just as might hate been expected. When tbe hind part of the wagon descended Into theditb it ran against the horses’ heels which greatly revived their romtihg propensities and they skipped out again with apparent full determination to finish the work of destruction. Sack held on to the lines until the wagon struck the elevated board sidewalk on tbe south side of Washington where the hind wheels parted company with the fore wheel* and tbe box capsized against him. The man who attempted to steer-the wagon by the tongue let go on the first bound and plowed bis noee into the mud on tbe brink of tbe ditoh. Tbe horses,carrying with them only the hind wheels and axle, took tbe sidewalk south on Cullen street, and played sad havoc with the picket fence in front of tbe editor’s residence. Tbe wheels and axle went end over end until the former were completely demolished and tbe fragments scattered along the way. Before the ffice was ended tbe gray mare fell in a deeper ditch foil of wJter on a back street, but tbe black waited ontll she recovered, when they proceeded (the gray on three legs) to Conduotor Jones's residence, where they played circus on the crossing of two streets until Mrs. Jones ran out and checked their wild career by laying hold of a bridle. Saok gathered the most valuable fragments into a heap, and after nibbing bis bruises for a season, mounted oneof his highflyers and headed toward home, a sad-, der and a wiser mao. VC .. ■* € It is a fadjhal C. C. Starr d Go. art selling all kinds of Groceries cheaper than they have ever been sold in Jasper county.

r ‘ ’ Ptwtt Jars at Starr*e. a. a.. ** . m 7 . tr .7. that hi* coin la a* high as his abould- - About one hundred laborers arrived here Sabbath, by special train and eommonoed worts on the railroad, west or town, Monday. —The Band Concert, Saturday evening, will be something new in the way at entertainments and worthy of a liberal patronage. —We had hoped to publish a toll list of tbe delegates appointed In the several townships, last Saturday, to tbe county convention, bat only one township has reported. Do you want assy Stonewaret C. C. Starr & Go. have just received a carload. Best in the market —See programme of 4th of July celbra tlon. Tbe*township presenting the largest delegation (ontside of Marion) will be presented with a handsome flag. A big day is promised. —Mr. Ed Pearson, assessor of BarkIcy township, proved himself to be one of the best assessors in tbe county. He had to reduce bis assessments In but one case, aud that because of a misunderstanding as to the corners of a forty-acre tract. —Mr. Alvin Ramey, whose name is used as a Greenback central committeeman, says be has received forgivness for voting that ticket two years ago, and be “will not do so again for fear tbe sin will be unpardonable.” Three of his neighbors have also returned to tbe Republican fold.

Died—Wednesday evening, June 9, In Jordan township, F. 8.-F- La rah, aged 49 years, 7 months and 7 days. He was born in Montgomery, Ind , aud moved to Jasper county in 1871. In bis death his family lose a fond husband and father, and his neighbors a good friend. —Samuel C. Lam son lost three notes some two weeks ago. Two were given by Marion Timmons for SSO and S2O, and one by Newton Snodgrass for $7. All persons are warned against purchasing said notes. A reasonable reward will be paid for their return to tbe owner, i Take your produce to C • C. Starr & Co. and get the highest prices. —Rensselaer is beginning to gain considerable notoriety as a business point, and a number of familesare being added to its population. The completion of our railroad to Chicago, this summer, is working up an unprecedented boom for Jasper county, and hundreds of people are seeking homes among us —A barrel of sorghum molasses occupying a position near the frontdoor of M. A B. Tuteur’s grocery, commenced fermenting. Monday evening and exploded tbe bung. About onefourth of that barrel of molasses was soon spread upon the floor, and the boys took occasion to express their opinions of that kind of-human provender. Every young gentleman who has a desire to appear well in society will never be fully satisfied with himself until be gets his clothes made at T. M. June’s Fashionable Merchant Tailoring establishment. He keep a stock of the best and most fashionable goods and makes suits for less money than they caD be obtained elsewhere. . —Mr. John Openchain, who moved with his family from this county to Missouri, some three years ago, was here, last week, making preparations to return some time this fall. Himself and family are not well pleased with tbe west, and are determined to get away from its winds, drouths, grass* hoppers, cyclones and drifting sands as quick as possible. —Mrs. Rehberg, formerly with Mrs. Purcupile, aud Mrs. M. O. Cissel, have formed a copartnership in dressmaking,and occupy rooms overFendig A Jost’s store. They have had entensive experience as mantuamakers, and possessing all the late models and fashionable designs, are prepared to please the most fastidious. Tbe ladies of Rensselaer and Jasper county will find it to their interest to patronize this new firm.

—The Iroquois river Is said to be higher than it has been for twenty years. Tbe flood caused by tbe heavy rains, Monday, carried away a bridge across tbe run near the Weston Cemetery. Tuesday morning -Joe Eigleshach and another man tried to ford the little stream but upset the wagon containing a beef dressed for his meat market Joe and one of the -horses came near being drowned. Two of tbe beef quarters were lost. —Tbe Republican county convention will be held at the court bouse, next Saturday aweek, the 28th Inst. The delegates to this convention were selected in the various townships last Saturday, and the indications are that tbe people will be creditably aud fairly rcpreseuted.N We have no advice to offer thedelegate?,but hope each one will use his best endeavors to make the convention harmonious. Tbe candidate* before you are ail good meu aud worthy of the positions they seek, and either of them can be elected w-ith a united effort. —On the 9th inst. Mrs. Adalins Jor* dan, of Remington, by order of the Jasper Circuit Court, was divorced from James F. Jordan, her husband of fourteen years standing, on the ground of abandonment and failure to provide the common necessaries of life. This divorce was granted on construction notice, or notice by publication, in which it becomes tbe duty of the oourt to state in the decree that the party obtaining the divorce shall not marry again, for the term of two years, (bee statute, vol. 11., page 325, sec. 6) Tbe divorce was granted on the 9th lost, and on tbe 11th one Samuel M. Black, also of Remington, obtained a license from the olerk of tbe same oourt to marry the aforesaid grass w’idow, and if the plans were carried out this sentimental pair were united in the holy bondß of wedlock, last Sabbath. Now the question arises did the loving widow marry without a knowledge of the law’s decree or did she prefer wedded bliss to a few paltry dollars which she (or her hubby) may be required to put up for contempt of court?

The half-moon 5 cent counter is a novelty at the new furniture store. F. J. Sears & Son.

’' iftMort) Bolted Otm Meat at CrC-Starr tk Oo’n tYfimniiaalla “d o tl t t M °ij» u g llOl party by accepting Skinner, tbe nomi nee of the flat party. , 47 —Sharpe, Gray A Co’s New Cheap Store will elose Its soles on the 3d of Jaljr. Until that time goods will be sold at greatly red need prices, and those who want to secure bargains should cadi early. Goods have been marked down In order to reduce tbe stock. Call at tbe Cheap Store. ' —Tbs Sixth Annual Convention of the Indiana Bunday-Bohool Union, will be held at Warsaw, on tbe 22d, 23d and 24th Inst In order that these meetings may accomplish the greatest good every school In Indiana should be represented. Tbe eitlx?ns of Warsaw extend s oordia! welcome end free entertainment to all who will cone. Most railroads have agreed to carry delegates at half fare. Tbe best rente is to go to Delphi, thence to Wabash, theuce to Warsaw.

—Mr. Marion T. Adms and Mias Emma Hammond were married last Babl>ath afternoon, in Rensselaer, by Rev. B. F. Ferguson, st the residence of the officiating minister.- In the evening of the same day, Rev. Mr. F. united Mr. James W. Bowley and Miss Louisa A. Zell, at the residence of the bride's father, in Rensselaer. The married pairs have our best wish* es for a peaceful sojourn down the stream of time, though they embarked on a very stormy day. Stoneware, 8 cents a gallon, at C. C. Starr & Go's. —We *re not in the habit of mentioning the condition of the weather because that is a matter with which every reasonably Intelligent person is familiar, but for tbe benefit of our numerous readers In other States we remark that from Sabbath noon to Monday evening, of this week, rain fell almost incessantly, and In a manner that reminded oneof Noah’s flood. Unless the remaining days of this month furnish us fair weather, the farmers of Jasper and surrounding counties cannot cultivate their com, and lu tbatevent the crop will be very poor and short. Canned F/uits, Jellies, Mixed'Pickels, Chow-Chow, French Mustard and Sauce, cheap, at C- O- Starr <k Co’s.