Rensselaer Republican, Volume 13, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 February 1881 — News-O-Graphs [ARTICLE]

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Bedford has a fine line of candies. Try that new oatmeal at Bedford’s. I ‘ —Attend the operetta of "Esther”, r Pour forms to rent. Fbaxk W. Babcock. Bedford keeps all kinds of garden seeds. —"Queen Esther” Saturday evening. Fresh hominy just received at Bedford’s. —Joseph Rowen’s youngest child is quite sick. Canned peaches and corn at Bedford's. Try it. —Dried fruils a specialty at C. C. Starr & Co’s. ( « . —Dehaven & Saylerstartedllte "old mill” Tuesdi | —For oig bargains in teas go to C. CStsrr A {Cb't. < ■ . —Call at N Warner A Sous for all kinds of hardware, Bedford kas nice fresh pearl barley. Go and try some. —Samel Crosscup has rented one of U. 1. Adams' farms. —That 60 cent tea at C. C. Starr & £os is a rattler. Try it.

MianaioU and aelf ratting buckwheat flaurat Bedford’s. When you want beans of the bast varieti - s eall at Bedford’s. —F. W. Babcock is at Warsaw on legal business tnis week. —Codfish, mackerel and all kinds of fish at C- C. Starr k Go’s. Go to F. W. Bedford's grocery for corn meal just from the burr. —LUer Skortridga is bolding protracted meetings in Lake County. —Willey & Sigler are now receiving their new stock of Spring Shoes. —Judge Hammond bolds court in the state of Benton this week. The Riptbucax and the Indianapolis Juurned together for $2.25. 1 —Try that ten dust at C. C. Starr & Co’s. A big bargain for the money. I —Father Jenkins of Barkley township is very sick with lung fever. —Miss Lou Hammond returned home from Notre Dame last Tuesday. —l2 lbs. new prunes or 16 lbs. old prunes for SI.OO at C. C. Starr k Co’s.

I —Hominy, rica, beans, pearl barley and oat moal at C. C . Starr k Co’s. —T. M. Jones the tailor left fur Hutchinson Kansas Tuesday morning. Calling and visiting cards—beautiful designs—at the Bxpublican office. —The town board of trustee now meets In the law office of F. W. Babecok. —Now is the time to feed your stock oil meal. For sale by C. C. Starr k Co. r—Dr. Kolley knows from sad experience how it goco to have a thumb mashed. At Bedford's can bo found a fall supply of excellent sugar cured hams and becun. Some fine Plymouth Rock cockerels for sale by Norman Warner if sailed for .soon. —ls you want shado trees, evergreens, roees or shrubbery go the Rensselaer Nursery.

—Wm. E. Timmons and A 1 Snodgrass of Jordan township started for Kansas last weak. —The Natioal debt was decreased, during January, mors than seven million dollars.' —ls yon want grapevines, raspberries or strew be ry plants, go t* the Rensselaer Nursery, ' —Tbs ksodsooeeet entertainment given in Bensealser will bn at Starr’s Hall, Saturday of. ,

—Dent Ml ts give N. Warner h Son a call whsm wanting anything in the hardware Han. iLisa noteworthy fisst that those who pwnfcaaa their tobacco of Bedford get the finest grades.* —Yeengmaa, dent forget to go and take your sister—and tbe aUer girt—to hear “Querns Mav”. 1 —F°* kmoi a»y glassware or queettswaiw dun « foil to call on C. C. Starr k Co. I and get a bargain.

—The people have all found N. Warner ft Sons in their new locatisn. Merit can not long remain hid. —Wm. 11. Martin, a lawyer of Greencastle, is visiting with his brother, Dr. R. V. Martin, of this place. —Lest—small locket and watch ehain. The finder will be rewarded by delivering it to Noble J. York. Simon P. Thompson sojourns this week in Benton county attending to legal matters in the circuit court. —7. W. Bedford is getting a large quantity of cord wood, green and dry, piled in kis weed yard for sale. —ls you want any thing ia tbe nursery line you matt not send off for it, but go to the Rensselaer Nursery. —American Sewing Machine 2 drawers, and drop leaf, the best machine in the world at Willey k Sigler's. —Rev. Mr. Elliot preached a practical sermon Monday Evening, tho thetas being "Am I My Brother's Keeper.” —Peter O'Keife, a riisxea of Porter county was kicked by a hone last week, which censed his death in a few days. —All metier intended for publication in the Republican must reach us not later than Tuesday neon to insure insertion. —Willey Si Sigler buy their goods down at cash discounts and give their custommen the advantage of low prices. —The alligator owned by W. E. Templeton died last week, it is supposed from tho effect ol the extreme cold weather.

—Warner & Sons have on hand a large quantity of clean timothy seed. Dont fail to secure some before it is all gons. —Give tha Choral Union encour.tgeraent by your presenoe at the entertainment, on next Saturday anl Monday night*. Why de such crowds of poopie patronise Bedford T Because they know he is reliable and keeps in stock wkat they need. —Will Harding returned home T uesday, from Grand Rapid*, Mich., where he Las spent tha winter attending school. —Married, yesterday, at tbe residence of William R. Cotton, by Rev. A. W. Wood, Greeley I. Lynch to Margaret A. Ramey. —Thera wns many a slip and many an undignified sprawl indulged in by pedestrians on the slippery sidewalks this week. —Services st the Christian church next Sunday at 1.30 A. M. Preaching by Rev. Halstead. The public cordially invited.

—Ws heard a hen cackle. Let Bro. Connor root easy. The pries of the product ho oo much desires will soon bs down. —Silaa Swayno was in from Keener last week and bad bills printed for the sale of J. Mulder, at the Republican job office. —C. F. Engle, Druggist, says: Rinehart’s Worm Lozenges excel every thing else far worms. I cannot keep store without them. 2. w . —At Willey A Sigler’s is the place to huy anything you want In the way of dry good*. Their goods are sold at reasonable profits. —Mrs. Malloy the temperance revivalist has been doing missionary work amoag the convieta in the penitentiary at Michigan City.

—Why the editor of the Kentland Gazette ia to deeply Interested in the egg question; we cunt understand unless it is because •ggs are good brain food. —Wo desire more wood on subscription. Wo mny have bad roads soon when it will be impossible to haul wood to town. Take advantage of the good roads, —Mrs. James Orcnt of Milroy township died Tuesday of lirilamation of the BowelsShe leaves a husbadd and five children, the y ungest only four weeka old. —The Remington News reports the raising of the railroad blockade at that place last weak, and speaks hopefuly of an increase of business ia that town. —The Btark County Lodger has room only to advertise its job offioo aad for a few patent medicine noticaa, only that and nothing more. Delinquent tax list. —To bo ready for the spring trade, Warner k Sons have jost brought on a large lot of cultivators and other farm machinery. They are prepared to oeU at low prises. - —The "Remington Newt' ’ ia the nemo of the bright, apicy sheet resurrected from tha grave of the defunct Reporter, and the editor of the ••Newt" is W. H. Coover. —The second quarterly meeting for Rene* seiner circuit will be held fn Rensselaer, Saturday and Sabbath, February 19,aad20 Hr. Samuel Godfrey will conduct tbe rarvk#i —*wy ladies wishing to know of the merits of tbe Excelsior Kidney Pad, ile action, etc., are referred tar Mrs. Wnw E, MeKanknie, Photographer Parlors, Toledo, 0. , —See Me. '

—Let ten from several of our correspondents reached us last week tolate for publication. Let as have the letters not later than Wednesday noon. Tuesday n<*on weuld be better. —Pref. Tice's prognostications indicate protracted eeld weather. The purebsec of a good heating stove would bo a wise precaution . Warner ft sons give good bargains ia this line. —Those who expect to plant orchards and vineyards, or to invest in ornamental trees and shrubs Weald do well to visit tho nursery of Mr. Coon whoso advertisements appear in our columns. ? —On. Enquirer:—Misses Belle and 01lie Alter of Renstelaer lad.,after a delightful winter, eo far spent in the South, ere stopping for a few days, en route home, with fiiends on West Sixth Street. A letter from Mr. Sigler announce* the arrival at bis destination of himself and family. He says that in Mississippi where he now is, the farmers are now engaged in plowing and making garden. Leave your orders for letter beads, not# beads, bill heads, statements, envelopes, circulars, programmes, invitations, pamphlets, cards, posters, etc., ete., at the Rkpublicas office. All orders rsceivs prompt attention.

—Mr. Georgs Bigler, es the firm of Willey ft Sigler, with his wife and family started last Thursday for Magnolia Mississippi, where they will reside un till warm weather. Mr. Sigler goes South for the benefit of his health. —The Original Chatterbox for January is on our table. This is an excellent Touths Monthly, fall efgeod reading, and beautifully illustrated. Any child can have a copy free by sending his nams and address t* Estes end Lauriat, Boston, Mass. —Spend a day with us in the "Btar City’ - Lafayette, for $3.40, "a reduced rate’’The two “Friendly Hands,” I- D. & C. and Wabash R. R'ds., will carry yeu from Rensselaer to Lafayette and return you same evening, leave Rensselaer at fioolock A. M., returning arrive in Rensselaer 8.30 P. M. —On last Saturday the chief engineer of the Indiapolis, Delphi & Chicago railroad started an engineer corps sonth from here to Indianapolis to survey aline through. From this actiou, the company has determined to build by way of Frankfort, as was predicted tbreugk these coluros.—Frankfort Crescent. —“The travelers friend”—l. D. iC.R’y. Passengers leaving Rensselaer at 12.30 P. M. can arrive in Chicago at 8 P. M. samo evening, by way of Monticello and Logansport over Pan Handle R. R. Fare from Rensselaer to Chicago ('>.ls. Returning over same route, leave Chicago at, 9 oclock A. M. of same d*y. —Lafayette still mourns over the manipulations of her court house ring an l refuses to bo comforted. The Journal intimttot that if the present plans are persists! in, that an injunctioa will be interpose 1 to provent the demolition of the old court houve. Lafayette is never so happy as when contending with her authorities.

—Eggs are 75 eents par doses in Chicago. What comment has the Rensselaer Republican?—Kentland Oaztte. Wo wsuld suggest that the sditor ot the Gaiette build a nest and go into tbe egg business, aid sss if h« cant increase the supply. This nould prabably have tbe effeot to decrease the price. —Considerable “pulling” of plaeeq «f crime is goiog on in Logansport. The Journal and Pharos join hands in hunting tha places down. The Journal says thore are about thirty saloons in, Logansport selling liquor without license. From appearances we judge there are three or four places in Rensselaer where drinks are sold without license. —ln dealing with the saloon question it seems that the town board of Remington exceeded tbe power delegated to it by law. Consequently the ordinanoo passed relating to that question Is null. Wo hope tbe time may not be far distant when each locality may decide for itself, the extant to whieh tho tala of whiskey may be earned, without being trammeled by the limitation of a general law.

—Notice to the farmers of Jasper and New. ton Co's.: The Rensselaer Mill is now in operation. Mr. Dellaveo of Newton Co. has rented J. D. Hopkins’ interest, and tbe mill will be run by Baylor k DeHaven. Mr. DeHavsn ia a miller ot thirty years experience and baa the reputation of being one of the best millers in Northern Indiana They desire the patronage of everybody and guarantee satisfaction. —To tha credit of the panic*, wa are glad to knew that some who were engaged iu the trouble at the billiard hall last Saturday night are heartily sorry of the part they enacted. One difficulty about frequenting places of this nature io that each person there ia held as responsible and must bear his portion of the blame the same as those act nelly engaged in causing tbe commotion. It wore better not to be found at such resorts. It certainly does not add to a man’s respectability. It is not pleasant for os to write of such affaire. Wa are sorry to have •n account of ancli occurrences go out over the country. Certainly H does net add to the good reputation which oar town should hear abroad. The respectable eitisaas of. Rewsaeiaer are intended in giving it n good repotattoa abroad, that other parsons may be induced to oomc and settle amoag ns aad join hands with those already here in draeAoping and building np tha interests of enr town had oountry. Wa waold prefer, *• account of these and other reasons, to be relieved of the unpleasant duty of recording events of thin character. Bat we would be derelict in duty did w* remain silent.' Then* thinga area disgrace t* community and should mi be countcnanoed. We* ahnß ever persevere in discountenancing and discouraging such affairs and rack Institutions.

' v -foi Sals oneaiiT term*, i goo 1 farm Imm.with wagon ami harden*. Will sell fiheap for cash. Anyone wishing a first class bargain will dw well to confer with os. Call at tbis often. —The Republics* Job Office ku bad a rush of work this week. M. 0. Ciaael is at the helm ia that department. That tact is ano ugh to decide people where to go for good work. —Latest accommodation—Leaf mg Rena* seller, 6 ocleck A. M., for $1 70, Us I. D. ft C. and Paa Handle R. R’ds. will ear tj you to l<ogsttsporti giving you & hours in the city, returning, leave Logans port at 6: 27 P. M. arriving at Rensselaer, 8.30 P. M. Faro round trip. $8.40. —Wane oar last report the following named parties have been authorise 1 by the Clerk to commit matrimony: Walter L Hamer. Mary Ralph. John C, Swain. Ida M. Guso, Cbristopor Summers, Srphii Schwarts. Thoe. C, Cunningham, Margaret E. Wilson, James E, Buliis, Josephine Welsh, Elijah Clinton, Rosa’ SUadish. Frank Warm*, Charlotte L. Swain. Burgess fill lon. Resell* Hull. Leender A. Jones, Fannis A . M osier. Ureslsy I. Lynch. Margaret X. Rauiey. —This community was shocked t * hoar of the death of Mr. C. 11. Watson yesterday morning at his residence four miles east of town. Mr. Watson was in his usual health at breakfhst time, after which he went le his barn to attend to some chores, when he was attacked with violent pain, and started toward the house but being unable to reach it be sat down upon a wagon tongue, where ho was soon found in an unconesous condition. He was tsken to the house hut could not be restored, end died in a short time. He was one of the first settlers of Jasper eeuoty, coming to this eounty ia 1849. He has served the peeple in several plaoes of trust in the county, being at one time County Clerk and afterwards County Commissioner. Mr. Wstson wss seventy-two yesrs old. He was s kind hearted Christian gentleman, belovel by all who knew him. He was generous to s fault, never turning the needy sway empty. The funeral will take place from the family residence tomorrow at 10 o’clock A. M., Rev. Mr. Huston conducting the services.