Rensselaer Republican, Volume 15, Number 33, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 April 1883 — REMINGTON ITEMS. [ARTICLE]

REMINGTON ITEMS.

Winter still seems inclined to linger with us. Roaring fires are stifl necessary for comfort, especially in the early mornings. But notwithstanding the cold whether, grass and buds and leaves are making vigorous growth, and the earth is once more beautiful to look upon. Late, Wessington, Dakota, papers chronicle the arrival at that, village of several Remingtonians. Senator Hoover and son, David Irwin, H. D» Ellis and M. B. Hudson, with good stock, farming implements, and household goods. The last named gentleman advertises 1000 bushels of flax to loan to the farmers of that vicinity. Mr. Hoover has since returned and Reports himself well pleased with the country. Mrs. Frank Hoover, and Mrs. Henry Ravenscroft left here last Thursday for Wessington and Miss M. P. Bolles for St. Lawrence, Dak. The two former ladies went to remain permanently. Miss Bolles expects to return in a week or two. If she likes the “lay of the land,” she will return and spend the summer there. There is still another name to be added to the list of candidates for the office of Co’ superintendent, mentioned in “They Say’s” letter us last week; that of D. M. Nelson, and by the way no better selection could possibly be made. He is an experienced teacher, a finished scholar, and a true gentleman, and we are sure that the educational interests of the Co., would be placed in safe and competent hands, if entrusted to Mr. Nelson.

The new Marshal F. S. Courtright, is putting the streets, crossings, and sidewalks into fine condition. He makes a first-rate energetic officer, and he will in all probability be elected to fill the {)lace during the next term. At east that is the general opinion. We have been shown some beau" tiful specimens of Kensington embroidery, the work of Miss Lizzie Shaw, of Chicago, who is at present the guest of her cousin, Mrs. M. Solomon. Several of our young ladies have acquired the art under the able instruction of Miss Shaw. Frank O’Conner fell from a horse last Saturday, breaking one of his arms. Bert Coffelt, a lad about nine years old, received in his leg a bullet meant for a bird. As the bullet was very small, there was not much damage done, but it serves to prove the danger arising from a careless use of fire arms. Miss Clara Wells leaves on Thursday to visit friends m Michigan City, Chicago and Indianapolis. . Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Briggs will take possession of their new home, in a few days. Mark Phelps is recovering from a severe attack of measles. Georgia Stiller is quite sick with scarlatina. Remingtonian.

Tooth Pulling Extraordinary—Our popular and successful young dentist, Dr. J. W. Horton did about the largest day ,s work in tooth pulling last Saturday on record. The total number was 150. i. The Ladies Literary^—The ladies Literary Society held their regular semi-annual election last Saturday afternoon. Mrs. A. Purcupile, was elected president; Mrs. M. B. Alter, Vice-president; Miss Lydia Pams, Secretary, Miss Mollie Babcock, Treasurer. The society does not held any meeting this week.. ■ —' SoLd Out:—Mr. E. N. Hyland would respectfully inform thp mere of Jasper eottoty that he has sold the mill-dam to the Ditching Company, and they take possession on and after the 23d< day of May. This notice is given that farmers may bring their grinding bofore that date, as it will take some 80 to 60 days to put steam works in, and he ready fa do milling by steam-