Rensselaer Republican, Volume 14, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 September 1881 — Remington Items. [ARTICLE]

Remington Items.

Dear Repvblican:—Since last we wrote you the shadow of a great sorrow has fallen upon us. The.great and good man, General Garfield, in the simple language of scripture, “has been gathered to his fathers.’’ ■Memorial services were held in this, as in ■all other villages, cities, towns and hamlets in the United States, on Monday. The order of exercises, briefly outlined, were as follows: Ringing of M. E. Church bell at 12 m. Formation of militia and citizens into line, the bell tolling, and the band playing the “Dead March” as the procession moved to Chappell’s grove. Dirge by the band, while the people were being seated. Opening remarks by Dr. S. C. Maxwell, chairman of the committee of arrangements. Binging es the hymn, “Asleep in Jesus.’’ Readjng of ecripture, and prayer by Rev. Mr. Renfrew. Hymn, “Nearer my God to Thee.” Address by Rev. J. B. Crowe. Hymn, “Ho, Reapers of Life’s Harvest.” Address by H. W. Snyder. Hymn, “Jesus, Lover of my Soul.” Short address by Dr. Maxwell. Hyinn, “Fallen on Legions Battlefield.” Benediction by Rev. Mr. Crowe. While the procession was reforming for march back to town the band played the beautiful dirge, “Rest in Peace,” and every truly loyal heart in America and in the civilized world will echo the sentiment. Foreign nations have expressed their sympathy for us in this great trial, and no more beautiful tribute was ever given from on« nation to another than the wreath sent by Victoria, Empress of India and Great Britain, to adorn the casket of the honored dead. But the demands of the living must be met, and we turn aside with sad hearts from the funeral obsequies to the every day concerns of life. From death bells to wedding bells may seem a sudden transition, but we must chronicle the marriage of E. C. Willitta to lor.a D. Hayes, which took place in the Christian Church last Wednesday evening. The bride and bridesmaids were beautifully dressed, the bride in the traditional white, with veil and orange blossoms, and the bridesmaids in delicate cream colored bunting. The presents were numerous and elegant, including a handsome gold watch and chain and the choice es organs in the Parlor of Music in Dayton, Ohio, with stool and cover. Tbe supper was all that an epicure could desire, and Mr. and Mrs. Willitta left for a short visit to Dayton, Ohio, and Detroit, Mich., followed by the good wishes of a host of friends. I On Sunday evening last tbe residence of Mr. Hugh Roberts, near town, was struck by lightning, and Mrs. Roberts, who was standing just oatside the door, was seriously injured. She was in a stooping position when the bolt her on the back, pass-

iag down the left fide, tearing her left shoe from her foot and her clothing from her body. Her shoe and clothing were torn into fragments, and the entire left side seriously burned. A falling brick struck her above the left eye, cutting an ugly gash. She was removed yesterday to the residence of her father, David Nelson, where she will have every care. Dr. Maxwell, the physician in attendance, thinks she will recover. Mrs. M. G. Trough returned last Thursday from an extended visit among friends in Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Shefflcr are visiting friends in Kankakee, 111. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hollett returned last week from a visit to friends ia Lexington and Chicago. ' Miss Jones, of Boston, Mass., is visiting! her sister, Mrs. G. F. Bloom. , • This, letter, already too long, must b>|

brought to a close.

T. T. N.