Rensselaer Republican, Volume 17, Number 14, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 December 1884 — NEWS AND PERSONALS. [ARTICLE]

NEWS AND PERSONALS.

A fine new boy has lately been added to tbe family of Philander Benjamin, the lumber dealer. Samuel Ward, of Monticello, District Deputy of the Grand Lodge A. O. U. W., visited Rensselaer Lodge Monday night. Mr. J. D. Duuu, of Gillam tp., one of the Republican’s old standbys, called,upon us Tuesday. He reports everything quiet 'in Gillitin. Mr. C. P. Mitchell, the Life Insurance inan, and his wife, are visiting old acquaintances in this place. They now live in Indianapolis. It is reported that Mr. Titus E. Pi-ice, formerly of Rensselaer, but now doing busiues in Highmore. Dakota, is about to take to himself a wife.

Miss Courtney Thompson, who j lias lately been so low with typhoid | fever that her life was dispaired of, is now convalescent, and rapidly improving. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Price, former residents of this place, but nosy of Hand county, Dakota, are visiting among relatives in Remington and vicinity. Mr. Will Austin, of Rensselaer, Ind., was in the city Thursday. Several of his friends in this city called upoli him at the Bates House. —| Indianapolis Journal. Mr. Kannal’s heavy plate windows, which were crocked and shattered ht- the late fire, have just beeii replaced by new ones. They all host about S2OO. For some reason or other the “Melville Sisters” in the play “Becky”, failed to materialize last Friday evening, and of course the show did not corns off. Will McCracken, of Omaha, Neb., formerly of the firm of Me Cracken & Kirk, of this place, is visiting old acquaintances in this place this week.

Services at the Presbyterian church, next by the F. W. Baptists; at which time the pastor will preach a sermon on “The Perseverance of the Saints.” We were misinformed last week, as. to whom the new Sheriff had appointed for his deputy. It is John L. Gant, a young man who has lived with Mr. Yeoman for some time past. ■ ’■ ~ ' 1 Mrs. M. L. Spitler is travelinn: through the northern portion of the state, visiting, iu her official capacity of Grand Matron, Chapters of the Order of the Eastern Star. The new card of the Reorganized Citizen’s Bank will b’e found in this issue. R. S. is President, F. J. Sears, Vice-pres-ident and Yal S'elo, Cashier. Vfie latest report fiom C. G. Sejirs indicate that his health is net improving by bis stay in Color’ado, and that his friends are expecting his early return to Rensselaer. . Postmaster James gives notice that on Christmas and New Year’s days the jpost-otfice will be opened for one hour only, on each day, from 12 o’clock, noon, to 1 o’clock p. m. | Mass Meeting.— The citizens of ‘Jasper county will meet in mass : convention, at Willey & Sigler’s, {Dec., 11th to 25th, for the purpose t of skviug money in purchasing ! their Holiday presents. ’I ! There was no truth whatever in the report, current a few days ago, that Wartner, the Keener township murderer, had confessed to 1 having committed two murders 'previous to killing Dreger. Warren Robinson, whose broken leg was mentioned last week, is reported to be doiiig very well indeed. He suffers but little pain and tbe broken bones are making good progress towards recovery.

The Methodist Sunday school people publish the programme Uhd list oE committees for their Christmas entertainment, in this week’s Republican'- It promises tf> be a good entertainrnent, and will be especially commendable in one respect: The Executive committee will exaihme everything placet! upon the ti*ee, and make j sure that it is a genuine present, and not oije of the offensive and , idiotic “sells” Which are sometimes Ififftoed upon Christinas trees.

The Melville Sisters failed to bring “Becky” to town, but Willey & Sigler are here with a large assortment of Holiday goods. I mean what I say; I bought my goods cheaper this year than ever before, and my customers shall receive the benefit of it. Call and examine books* albums, etc., at the P. O. H. J. Dexter. - * The dedication of the new F. W. Baptist chiitch • hdttse is aninounced for the 2nd Sunday in January. Rev. S. D. Bates, A. M., President of Ridgeville college, is expected to preach the sermon. Notice of arrangements will be made in due time. New marriage licenses:— The Circuit Clerk has issued two marriage licenses since last week. The couples are as follows: Enoch S. McCoy*. Minnie M. Culp. Florence E. Mitchell, Rebecca J. Ellsworth. Cleaver, the hardware man, ordered his ad out, expecting to write up a new one; but has been so busy putting up Stoves, Ranges, ahd other general Hardware, that he has not had time to write the copy. Look out for new ad as soon as trade drops off a little. . Christmas Trees. —To persons wishing evergreen_ trees for the coming Christmas, I would say that I have a number of fine trees, from 8 to 12 feet high, which I i will s6ll at reasohable prices. John Coen, Proprietor Rensselaer Nursery. 2t p. Fowler was visited by another fire on Sunday, November 30th, which did considerable damage; McKin. hey Bros., hardware dealers, being tbe principal Fowler has a new fire enjine, which, according to the. Era; Shved many times its host, by tile good work done at this la&t file. I* ' • 7 ,

We are confident that public sentiment in Rensselaer is strongly in favor of adopting some real, effective means for fighting fire. We ought to have a small fire engine, a Hook and Ladder com pany, and an increased ivater supply. Fire limits should also be established on the business portion of Washington street.