Rensselaer Republican, Volume 16, Number 20, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 January 1884 — Page 4

the; republican Thursday, 24 1884. TSa.te» Qf Pr6iess“>Daiearns, 15 par annum for 6 linesAr ess :W cts. tor each additional line. , lx»cal notices, 10 cents perline for first insertion f cents per line for oanli subsequent insertion• Special rates for choice places in the paper, and for advertisements widertnan one column. Wils of regular advertisers payable quarterly; rsiirient to be iwild in advance JOB rttiNTTNa.—A large assortment of typeand other material tor poster, pamphlet, circular and krndted work. Pnces'.ow.

A call for a Republican mass convention, to be held sometime in February, probably, will appear in our next issue. Young Nutt, the slayer of the infamous Dukes, and the avenger of his father’s death and his sister’s ruin, was, on Tuesday acquitted of murder, at Pittsburg. Judge Albion W. Tourgee is lecturing about the country upon the subject, “Give us a Rest.” His idea is that the American people are working too hard and not taking enough rest and recreation as they rush through life. The judge is about right.

The Comet is no.v plainly visible in the evening, to those who know where to look fpr it. It may be seen in the south-west sky, and at eight o’clock is about forty five degrees above the horizon, or half way from the horizon to the zenith. That interesting continued sijpry entitled, “Delinquent Tax List” by the well known author, George M. Robinson, again occupies a large space of The Republican. Another serial of thrilling interest , from our own pen, entitled “Delinquent Subscribers” is in contom plat ion. - - ■ .

Indiana Congressmen.

Nativity and Ages of the National Law. Makers from Indiana. I.i liaiiapoiis .Tonrnal. ’ The nativity and ages of the Indiana . ■-legation in Congress, as given in the Congressional Directory, are as follotvs: Senator Voorhees was born in Butler county, Ohio, and is fifty-six years of :ge. S jnator Harrison was born in Hamilton county, Ohio, and is fifty years of sga. Thomas M. Browne was born at New Paris, Ohio, and is fifty-five years ■ sage. Tnomas J. Wood was born in ■•■tiiens county, Ohio, and is thirty--1 ine years of age. • William H. Calkins was bom in Pike county, Ohio, and is forty-two years of ego. John J. Kleiner was born in West ILu over, Pa., and is thirty-nine years oi age,

Robert Lowry was born in Ireland, and is sixty or sixty-one years of age. The date of his birth is not given. He removed to Fort Wayne from Rochester, N. Y.. in 1843, and was about L.venty years of R. Cobb in Lawrence county, I nd’an a, and is fifty-five years of age. Strother M. Stockslager was born in I iarrison county, Indiana, and is 1 < »rty-t wo years o f age. William S. Holman was born in Dearborn county, Indiana, and is sixtyone years of age. Courtland C. Matson was born in Brookville, Indiana, and is forty-three years of age. Stanton J. Peelle was born in Wayne county, Indiana, and is fortyc ne years of age. John E. Lamb Was born in Terre Haute, In.liana, and is thirty-one .years of age. George W. Steele was born in Fayette county, .Indiana, and is forty-four years of age. Thomas B Ward was born in 0 .io. and is forty.nine years of age. From the foregoing statement it will he seen that of the fifteen Senators and Representatives constituting ths In liana delegation in Congress seven were horn in Indiana, live were born in Ohio, one in Pennsylvania, one in Ireland, and one unknown. Arrange! according to age, the list struts as follow j. Holman 61 Calkins 42 Lowry' 60 Stoekslager 42 Voorhees 58 Peelle 41 CubJ>- —=—ss Wood 39 Browne 55 Kleiner 39 Harrison 50 ’ a~tb 31 y —x-— —’--r-TTiG,

The Barkley Burnings.

Perry Burns and family removed from the “haunted house” last Friday; and with their departure, it is safe to say, that the mysterious burnings which have lately driven several whole townships wild with excitement, have ceasejforever. On the Wednesday before their departure three fires brpke out abopt the place, two m the fournoon and cine in the .evening. /

Although a considerable number of intelligent and well meaning people, familiar with the circumstances of the fires, have expressed their belief in the Supernatural character of the phenomena, the great majority, including about all of the clear and cool headed, have no doubt that a human agency is responsible for them. As to the motive which could have prompted the mischief, their is a variety of opinions. It may have been merely from a morbid desire to attain notoriety and create a sensation, or from a

desire, from some selfish cause to temporarily depreciate the value of the property; or still again the motive may have been a wish' to revenge,upon the owner of the house, tlie ;real or fancied injury done the tenants in terminating their occupancy of the premises, or, perhaps, the family being poor and destitute, it may have been hoped that the occurrence of the fires, with reported great losses of household goods, would create a feeling of sympathy and consequent benevolence for them, among their neighbors. While we admit that Hamlet may have been quite right when be informed Horatio that “there were more things in heaven and earth than were dreamed of in his philosophy,” and will not deny the possibility of supernatural occurrences, at this day and age of the world; we do deny that there is any good reason for believing that any but a human agency has been involved in the origin of the phenomena of which we are writing. That all sides may have a full hearing,"however, we give, below, a letter upon the subject, from an old and esteemed correspondent of this paper. The writer we can vouch for as being an entirely creditable man; but that he is also a little credulous and excitable, we must also fain believe. The letter is as follows:

. THE HAUNTED HOUSE. Great excitement prevails in our hitherto peaceful borders, over the sudden and .numerous outbreaks of fire in and about the house of Perry Burns, who is an elderly man with a large fafnily, residing near the Center schoolhouse, in Barkley township, Jasper county. Ind. The fires have been of daily occurence since the 27th day of Deft., burning the hay rbof from the log stable four or five times, which was replaced ‘as often. The first hay being covered with a .foot of snow, and the next ‘being thoroughly drenched with eighteen buckets full of water, applied by Mr. Burns. The ladies’ dresses have caught lire several times, as they hung against the wall. Bed clothes, bedsteads, school cards, paper and rags have burned at various times. The roof and walls of the house have been burning over a dozen .times, in different places, and upon different days, and as often

been extinguished by the fanii'ly. Tfife ppp tc^tsi. trunk been, on fire four times. The neighbors'have been invited into aid in discovering the origin of the mischief, and hundreds of people have witnessed this young Ferra del fuego. Most of the spectators visit the spot through the excitement and idle curiosity, but many have made careful observations by day and by night, to discover a trace of the hidden mystery, but without success. I visited the scene of the excitement, saw the effects of the fire, the blackened logs, shingles, win-dow-casing, etc. Having interviewed about twenty persons (who had witnessed the fires, handled the coals, lit their pipes, etc., to make sure that the common properties of that element were present.) I recieved almost as many different opinions as to the cause of the disturbance. A majority of those interviewed, however, argued strongly in favor of some supernatural power interfering with the rights of man.

The weather on Sunday night became intensely cold. The thermometer about daylight, the next morning, according to a number of reports, indicating ‘25 and 26 degrees below’ zero. Toward sunrise the weather moderated very :c t however.

m nn n, m After Eighteen of COMMERCIAL SUCCESS' * Would respctfully announce] to the people of Jasper County that they have the Most Completß Stock Of Clothing;. Ooods, Hats and Caps, Boots & Shoes, ladies Fine Dress fais,-Brfs Fmishj Soods, Ever displayed in this market. And they cordially invite you to call at their TRADE PALACE Where they can, and will gave you money, by selling you EXCELLENT GOODS CHEAP.

LAHDRETHS’PSSH® For the MARKET GARDENER xEESf X GEEF>C For the PRIVATE FAMILY SFFDS dEEV wlcrowri by on ourown jy Handsome Illustrated Catalogue and Kura! Register FREE TO ALL. E MERCHANTS, SEND US YOUR BUSINESS CARDS FOR TRADE LIST. DAVID L ANDRETH&SONS, SEED PBOWERS, PHILADELPHIA A Iteal Faet!. May be obtained by calling upon R.F. PRIEST & BRO. Opposite McCoy & Thompson’s Bank. They have Everything in the line of BOOTS £ SHOES, From the Cheapest to the very best. All Styles and Sizes. b irW jw Maui Mfak. Don’t forget, they handle Fal ey’s Shoes, with many others, made to order, and EVERY PAIR WARRANTED.

> - - ——- • . 1875, 1884. B. F Ferguson Is still in the field with a full and COMPLETE STOCK —OF— Xaiimbeß’ Lath, Shingles, Doors and Windows. Also stands at the HEAD OF THE Ready to pay the HIGHES T market price for all kinds of merchantable grain. Office near L., N. A.&C. Depot. Rensselaek - - Indiana." IG-11-tf.

BILL BAT.

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o. s c. mb, MANUFACTURERS’ Dealers IZsT BIARA'ESS, SADDLES, €’< LEARS, W HU’S. TRUKKB, VALISES, BLANKETS, ROBES, EARRIAGETRIiniVIIAGS.II ARxVrESSOIL, etc DosuestlraudSeW York singer Sewing Machines, *■ AT THEIR ■ HARNESS SHOP. SOUTH SIDE OF WASHING! UN STREET Rensselaer, - Indiana

Groceries, ««W»W M) AT C. 0. Starr’s. Largest Stock, Lowest Prices, Greatest Variety, Of this class of goods ever before offered in Rensselaer. Majolica and Kalomeda wares, Fancy Stand Lamps and Hanging lamps 25 to 50 per cent, discount from regular prices. fefTFresh Roasted Coffee, and Strictly Pure, Ground Spices, fi'om our own Steam Coffee and Spice Mills.

Farmers & Builders. Having taken the old stand of Lamson, in the Nbwelsblock Rensselaer, Indiana, and put in a large stock of Consisting of Hard and. Soft coal burners, Wood heaters and Cooking stoves; Carpenter’s supplies, Nails of all kinds always in stock, in small or large quantities; Edge tools, Butts, Screws, Bolts, Strap hinges, Hand and wcod saws, Files, Pocket and Table cutlery,, Silver Plated ware, Shot, Powder, Shells, Gun caps and Revolvers, Hay and Corn knivc-s, Spades, Shovels, Hoes, Forks, Potato—diggers, Pumps and pump supplies. Tinware in eve.iy style and shape. Especial attention given to Tin ROOFI2STG, SPOUTIN'G &c By the old reliable Tinner, Peter Rhoades. We are'selling The Best Farm Wagon _ on wheels, in the State, for the money: The Buchanan Wagon for $55.00. We are the agents for the Glidden Barb Wire, the best barbed wire’ made. Being the original patent, all other manufacturers of barbed wire pay royalty to the above, and have to make it back some way. Farmers can tell how after testing the two wires together. Call and see us, as we will guarantee PRICES AS LOW AS ANY IN NORTHERN INDIANA, It is no trouble to show our goods, but is a real pleasure to do so, whether you buy or not. We hope by strict attention to business, and honest dealing, to merit a share of public patronage. Respectfully, . N.V. CLEAVER

Sw-ItaW Mos: STATE OF INDIANA,/ eV County of Jasper, j Davids'. Clifton 1 ' / .James N. Cljff.'U Thomas M. Clifton !■ Samuel S. Clifton I Daniel L. Marlatt arid I Bettie E, Marh.tt. J Are eaqh hCveby not’fied that E iznneth B Clifton lias hied her petition in the Ciieuit Court in and for said Jasper county, against them and other parties, wherein she' demands partition or certain iteiil Estate therein described. Said petition will stand for trial on th<? second I day of the regular March Term, 1884 oi said Jan.' IB; 1884. CHARLES H PRICK. Clerk Jasper Circuit Court. Jan 24-31 feb-7 , , - jPATENTS In the sen-NTTfIC AMERICAN the largest. most w aaiy circulated scientific pane.. w.-'O a year. Weekly. iteeildld erwravlnaa qnd futeret t L n “ fornm-inn.-AneciinCTcopyofthertclriittacAmer*

Sheriif’s Sale: BY VIRTUE OE A CERTIFIED COPY OF a Decree, to me directed from the Clerk of the Jasper Circuit Court, in a enrisenvherein Braziller F. Ferguson was plaintiff, and Frank llengcsbach, Fitz W. Bedford and Alfred Thompson, were defendants, req iiireing me to * make the sum of Seveutv-hvc Doliiirs ttnd bixv, cents together with interest and. costs. I will expose at public sale on Saturday, February 2, 1884, bctdeeh tlie hours of 10 o’clock a. hl.. and 4 o’clock p. ;ii.,of said day, :lt the door of tile Court House, in the town of Rensselaer, Jasper countv, Indiana, the rente and profits, for a term not exceeding seven years, tlje following described Betti Estate, to-wit'r -The South East Quarter [ •»] orSectionTwenty Nine [29] in Township Twenty Nipe /Jfl] North, Range Six [6] West, Jasper county. Indiana. And should such rente and profits not sen fora sutUcient sum to discharge >ml decree, interestand-costs, I will, atthe siimi< tune and place, expose to sale tlm fee simple pf said Baal Estate, or so much thereof as slfall be sufficient to discharge saicrdecree, interest and costs. f t 11 a Said sale will lx* made without any relief from valuation or appraisementTaus-and-ln—-accordance with- the order, pl court in said |deerpe. JQ3IN W. POWELL,Sheriff. I M.F. rtnd’Ji. S. tty;/mint. A tty*.for Plfc. i ,1«r V'-17 ? ' ■ , "