Rensselaer Republican, Volume 16, Number 14, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 December 1883 — REMINGTON ITEMS. [ARTICLE]

REMINGTON ITEMS.

The weather over this way is too pleasant for the best interests of the farmers as they need freezing weather to perfect the corn. Our schools and s cholars are progressing finely under the able management of Prof. Fagan, and his corps of teachers. The attendence is large, so large indeed, that there is a talk of dividing the Grammer and High School departments, and of employing .another teacher, if a suitable room can be foundThb friends of Mr. and Mrs. Draper gaye Ahem a pleasant surprise last Thursday evening, the occasion being the twenty—fifth anniversary of their wedding. Quite a large number of friends were present, and many beautiful, useful and valuable gifts were received. Rev. W. H. Vance gave the childhen a sermon last Sunday evening, which was listened to by a very large and well pleased audience. The church was nearly as full as on the evening. when Dr. Gobiu of Greencastle oceu-; pied the pulpit. i Those who remember Mr. Wm Bollas, I of Hartford, Conn*, who once owned a large dry goods, groceries, and notion store in this place, may be interested to know that he was lately married to kis fourth wife, in Windson, Coup. His wedding present to bis bride was $25,000. . There is quite a vigorous rivalry betwen the firms of Goldsberry & Co. and Solomon Bros., to see which can give away the most goods fdr, a given amount of money. Which is a gojd thing for those who have a little money to invest. :

REMINGTONIAN.

President John Taylor, the official head of the Mormom Church, is preparing an elaborate statement of the political and social aU titude of the Latter-day Saints, for the January number of the Nobth Amebic an Beview , X