Rensselaer Republican, Volume 17, Number 18, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 January 1885 — Page 1

THE RENSSELAER REPUBLICAN.

VOL. XVII.

THE REPUBLICAN. ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY BY f > GKESO. 33. MARSHALL, and Proprietor. OFFICE Up stairs above Hemphill & Honan’s, opposite-Emmet Ilannal’s drug store. Terms of Subscription. Oheyear , $1 50 Six months . TO Three months 50 The Oftioiai Paper of Jasper County.

DISECTOET J UP ICI At Circuit Judge... JPetee H. Ward, Prosecuting Attorney.': .......M. 11, Walker. Terms of Court—First Monday in January; Third Monday in March; First Monday in June; Third Monday in October. COUNT* OFFICERS Clerk... James jr. Irwin. Sheriff SAmtel E. Yeoman. Auditor Georoe SI. Robinson. Treasurer Moses B. Alter. Recorder Thomas Antrim. Surveyor James C. Tiirawls. Coroner F. X. Sears Superintendent Public Schools .. 1), SI. Nelson. (Ist District.. Asa G. Prevo, Commissioners ?2d District .. .S. It . Nichols. (Sd District. John Way-mirk. Commissioners’ Court—First Mondays in March, June, September and December. CORPORATION OFFICERS: Slarslial .. —C. H. Platt. Clerk..... . Val Seib. Treasurer T. J. Farden. !1 st Ward. . JonN R. Vanatta 2d Watd .15, F. Fbkouson 3d Wfiru SI. D. HhoadEs 4thWardW. Clevlsj.and. SthWard., J. 11. Willey

SOCIETIES, A. F„ and A. M. Prairie Lodge. No; 1 meets First and Third Mondays of each month >h L. Spitlcr, 'Vm 11. %er. Secretary. “ • t). B. S. Evening Star Chapter, meets First and Third''Wednesdays' of each month. Miss May Miller. Mrs. Lydia A. Moss. Secretary. Worthy Matron. I. O, O. F. Iroquois Lodge, No. 143, meets every Tuesday evening. if. F. Waited li. F. Benjamin. Secretary. N.o. K. of P-. Rensselaer Iddoe, No. 82, meets every Thursday evening. J. W. Fiobeits. J. F. Hardman’, K. of It. & S. it. C. A. O. IT. W. RKKSSRLAKR LODGE No. JOO meets-every Monday evening C. F. Hopkins. J. M. Uodshlre. Recorder. M. W. G. A. It uensski-aeu Post, No. 84, meets every Friday evening. C. P. Hopkins, M. E. James, Adjutant. F.C. K. &L.of II Jnsner Lodge No. SSO, meets every Saturday evening. Mrs. Carrie Clark. J. A. Burnham, Secy, Protector. PitC>FIuBSIONAL CARDS. PH? aid 1A NB. TXT w. D., * H 0 M EOPAT HIC—-1 iP’lxs’-sicia.n. slxlcL Snirgreon., Rensselaer .Indiana; Chronic Diseases a Specialty Olhcc East Washington Street. 8-Jan-84. Residence, Makeover House. Alfred McCGy. Thomas Thompson B anking house of a. Mccoy & t, THOMPSON,(successors to A. McCoy & Ttiotnpion, Bankers), Rensselaer, Ind. Ho a general banking bnsiness. Buy and sell ex change. Collections made on all available points. Money loaned. Interest paid oh specified time dopositSj etc. At the same place as the old firm of A. McCoy & Thompson. j \R. I B W \SHBUPN, PHYSICIAN aNd SURGEON, Rensselaer, Indiana. Gives special attention to Dtseascsof Women and Children and Chronic. Diseases. Remcmbercalla are promptly attended when not professional! v ougaged. ATTORNEYS. Sim»n p, Thompson, David J. Tuo pson Attorney (tt Laic. Satin y PublicfjiHOMPSON & BRO., attorneys at law, Rensselaer, Ind. Practice in all tec courts. We pay partlcul attention to payiug taxeS. selling and leasing landS; ; M. L. SPITLEiI Collector and Abstractor JAMES W.DOUTHIT .ATTORNEY at law , BEMSSEI.AKR. !>! 1 teg“Oftice up stairs in Makeover’s now brick buHlllng, three doors cast of Post-oflice.«®i XV-48. W. SNYDER. ATTORNEY AT LAW, Remington, Ind. Practice in the courts of Jasper* N6wt6n and lieuton counties. W. BABCOCK, ATTORNEY AT LAW* And Real Estate. Broker. dffic next door to Postolllce. Practices in the courts of Jasper, Newton and Benton connties. Lands examined, abstracts of titles prepared, taxes paid, and collections made. iurORDECAI F. CHILCOTE, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Rensselaer, Ind. ttemls to all imsiness.in the profession with promptness and dispatch. Olhcc in second . storv of the Makeever building. . imm— OTa-e 2 STe-w SOTMR HOI® Rensselaer, Ind. OPENED. Newly furnished | f/ Cobl and pleasant rooms. Table supplied With the best the market affords. Good Sample Rooms on first floor. Free BMB ““ h “4Sufflttra,

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 8,1885.

|;' 1 * ~r - -T- - - > I • • . i Condensed Time Table of Passenger ; Trains, in Effect NoVi i6tb, SOUTH-BOUND. I No. 2 : <No.6 ; No. 4 a -quoits. : Daily. ;ex~. San; Dally: JHKiAG 3 Lv: 7 40am: 800 pm; 7 30pm Hammond “ : 843 " ■ 403 “ • 533 " Slrelby ",Y&sl “ ■ 5 28 “ • 941 Rose Lawn “ ■ 959 " : 530 “ i 954" Fair oaks -ion » i 549 “ iiooo •" Surrey , “ ;I0 23 “ : 002 “ 1 10 18 “ X2,eaasaeliie»' •• ;1533 •* g12“:10 28 “ Pleasant Ridge " ■lO 42 " \ 933 “ hoB7 “ Marlboro “ ;i0 48 “ ;’6'2B *‘ :r>43.“ Monon , “ :|lO5 “ • 645 " : 1100 “ Lafayette “ -:1215pm; 750 " -12 loam Greeuaastle . “ 300 “ : : 220 •* LOUISVILLE -Ari 885 « i : 740 “ INDIANAPOLIS “ i 315 " ! -335 “ CINCINNATI " ! j ; 300 » NORTH-BOUND. :No- lI N 0.6 i No. 3 fi>uaidolJ3, : Daily lex. Su- Dailv. CINCINNATI - TvT n i 7 lonm INDIANAPOLIS “ :12 45pnv ill 20" LOUISVILLE •« j 745dm: : 730 “ Greeucastle " i 128 pm ttSam Lafayette “ ■ 343 « i 715 a- 325 "" 1 Motion “ : 455 “ ; §2O <, ■ 439 « Marlboro " ; 508 “ i 838 " : 448 «• Pleasant Ridge “ i 5 18 “ : 545 “ i 455 « Eeasselaer " : 527 " • 835 “ : 5 Oil 1 " Surrey j 587 " • 907 " i 518 “ f air Oaks “ ; 549 “ i 920 “ j 526 “ Rose Lawn " • 601 “i 932 " _ f J 538 “ Shelby •• : 009 •• j 941 “ ! 545 “ Hammond “ ; 727 “ ilO 57 “ :WI 32 “ CHICAGO A r : 830 “ ;i2olpm; 755 " Trains 1,2, 3 and 4 are Solid Trains between Chicago and Louisville. Trains 3and 4 have Pullman Sleeping Cars between Chicago and Louisville, and Chicago, Indianapolis and Cincinnati. Trains 1 ahd 2 have through Coaches between Chicago aid Indianapolis, Trains3and 4 have through Coaches between ' Chicago, Indianapolis and Cih cinnafi. - Trains Nos. 5 and 6 make immediate connection at Fair Oaks with trains of the Chicago & Gt. Southern Railway. ~~~ Connection made at Chicago with nigh trains for the north and northwest. For tickets and further Information, apply to C. F, Wren, Agent; Rensselaer. WM S. BALDWIN, Gen’l Passenger Agt

S* WILLIS, GUN ana LOCKSMITH (Shop on Itiver bank, south of School House, REKSSEtAEK, INDIANA. All kinds of Hon aud Wood turning, and fine work in Iron,- Steel and Brass, on short notice, and at reasonable rates. Give me a call. IRA C. KELLEY DENTIST/ RkNsskla Eit. Indiana. Dr. Kelley has had thirty years’ experienee in the practice of Dentistry, and refers to Ills uumer oils patrons as to the quality of work turned out. He uses ho "Granite Teeth” nor any spurious and worthless material.. Special attention given to the preservation of the natural teeth and the natural and useful adjustment of artificial teeth* (jffomhsPSr store. MISCELLANEOUS. B~S.Dwlr.fiins, F. J. Seams. Vaj.. Skid. President. Ylfee President. Cashier CITIZENS’BANK, Rensselaer Ind. i Does a general banking busines#; certificates bearing- interest issued: exchange bought aud sold; money loaned on farms at lowest rates and on fflSfel favorable terms. IT-14-ts. John Makbkveb, Jay W.wu-liams, President. Cashier FARMERS 1 BANK, Public Square-^OB EX SHE LA Ell - - - - IXDIAX Receives Deposits. Buy and sell Exchange. Collections made and promptly remitted. Money Loaned, and does a general Banking Business. NV. 48 y DENTISTRY. I. C. KELLEY, Rensselaer - - Indiana. Teeth inserted from one tooth to an entire set. Satisfaction guaranteed, or no pay. 1 With onr vitalized air apparatus we will extract teeth, positively without pain or harm. ADVERTISED LETTERS. Letters addressed as below remain uncalled for in, the Post Office at Rensselaer, Jasper County, Indiana, on the 3rd day of January 1885. Those not claimed within four weeks irom the date before given will be sent to th. dead letter office, Washington D. C. John Dunlap, C. Jones, Sarah Fay, James Keister, David Gasway, Joseph McCorty, Da Gay, A. L. Marble, Amos Goff, Logan Nichols, William Guy, Miss J. Ritchson, Miss Alice frwin, Henry Sewage, W. R. Jenkins, John W. Wulianis. Periods calling for any of the letter? in the above list will please gay they are advertised V l -, ,' If llOßAS»l|.#AM!fjrta. nIMWMi flat

NEWS AND PERSONALS.

Riley’s Dramatic Combination, at the Opera House next wedt. C. G. Sears lias been confined to the house, by siekoess, since last Saturday. Victor Willey is now clerking in the Trade Palace store, and D. 0. Warren is taking, a lay off. A solid week of first class dramatic performances, at the Opera House, next week. “ Laces, Children’s Collars, and braided Pillowshams at Ladies’ Bazar. Johnny Green, lately with F. W. Babcoek, in his law anti insurance office, has gone to teaching, in Keener tp. We are requested to announce that there will be* services at the Church of God, next Sunday morning, at the usual hour.

The Dedication-of the new Catholic church will take place on Sunday, January 18th, 1885, Bishop Dwenger officiating. Lawyer Saundersou, of. Kentland, Judge Ward’s good second in the race for the Judgeship, last fall, is attending court this week. There will be a dance at Starr’s Hall, on to-morrow (Friday), evening, everybody invited. Good Ausio and an enjoyable time anticipated. Miss Ina Ward, of Kentland, daughter of Judge Ward, and Miss Shafer, the Judge’s sister-in-law, late of California, are visiting friends in Rensselaer, this week. The Broom Brigade, out of the funds made at their entertainment last spring, bought a six light chandelier and a fine Hanging Lamp and presented them to the M. E. church * Mrs. Lille E. Marshall was in Remington the greater part of last week attending the bedside of her venerable grandmother, Mrs.. Nancy Blood, whose death and burial are noticed elsewhere. Judge Ward' and Prosecutor Walker, came in on the belated evening train, Monday. Although the Judge did not arrive until near nine o’clock, he opened court and held a short session. There are hew arrivals at the homes of David Alter, Union tp. j John Call, Barkley tp.; Bruce Banta, Hanging Grove tp.; John Holliday and Q. K. Ritchey, Marion tp. Married. —At the residence of Henry D. Barkley, on Dec. 31st, 1884, in Barkley township, by Elias Marion, J. P., Mr. Charles C. Carter, of Newton county, to Miss Lillie Bull, of Jasper county. Mr. W. P. Green has gone to Chicago to accept an engagement as a traveling agent, for some business, the nature of which we have not yet learned, but we understand it is a good position and. a steady job.

Eev. ffm. Say let reports his meetings tit Surrey as being very interesting* and the prospects of good results from the labors of the church there are verj flattering. His meeting last Sunday was well attended, and ,a deep interest manifested. Services each alternate Sabbath. A wrecked freight train, dcnvn about Mitchell, Caused the Monday evening mail train, north, to make a wide detour on the tracks of the «T. M. & I. and other roads, putting it about three hours behind time; much to the discomfort of the express and hackmen,- who • were wearily waiting for its coming, at the Rensselaer depot, and \ also of a bety of passengers bound for Rensselaer who were waiting for it at Reynolds. - The Saturday forenooni mail train, south, broke a car wheel a short distance east of town, but the break was discovered, and the train brought to a stand before ' serious damage was done. The ! car was then raised by jack screws, ! and the wheel turned to bring the * broken place on top and then sC- ! barely blocked to prevent its turning, and iii that way taken to Pleasant Ridge; Where the car was laid off for repairs, mid the baljhs train want on its Way, iftw ft ifcfWS Ml wmt 'v< \ \

The play, “Dora, or the Farmer’s iron will*” at the Opera House, Monday evening. R. P. Phillips, the. barber,* is traveling somewhere in Missouri. His shop is being run by J. N. Allsberry, late of Chicago. Popular prices, powerful playing, and perfectly proper performances, At tha Opera House, next week. Mr. Joseph A. Sharp, the poultry dealer, has just had the misfortune to lose about S2OO by the defaulting of one of the parties in Chicago to whom he shipped poultry. Some of the ladies of Rensselaer availed themselves of “the last day in the afternoon,” and gave a leap year party, at Starr’s Hall, on Wednesday evening, of last week It was a very pleasant affair.

Mrs. M. F. Chilcote has been very sick for several weeks, first with intermittent fever and later with typhoid fever. For a week past her condition has been such as almost to exclude hope for recovery. Yesterday morning her symptoms were rather more favorable, but this morning, we are sorry to say she is reported to be worse. In speaking of the Maloy-Blue fracas, last week, and the fining of James Maloy for assault, we mentioned that he had filed affidavit charging Blue with provoking an assault. The trial was to" have come off las t Friday, but the complainant having failed to appear, the case was disnfissed.»

Mr. Ziinri Parris, now of Bridgewater, Dakota, was in town assort time, last week, going, hence to Attica and Oxford. He intends to make an extended business trip in the eastern states, to Buffalo, Hartford, New York, Philadelphia, &c.; and after that will go to New Orleans to spend a few days at the Exposition. The case of Weibner Wartner, the Keener township murderer, has not yet been disposed of . A large number of Keener citizens were taken before the grand jury jesterday afternoon, presumably as witnesses in his case, and by the time this paper is published a formal indictment against him will have been prepartd. The Quarterly Meeting of the F. W. Baptist church will be held at the Presbyterian church, commencing to-mon'ow (Friday) night and continuing oyer Sunday, On Sabbath morning the dedication services of their new church building -frill be held. Dedication sermon by Elder Bates,- of Marion, Ohio. A cordial invitation is extended to the public. A Delightful Evening.— The Odd Fellows lodge, of this place, gave a public installation of officers, last Tuesday evening. The exercises, in addition to the regular installation ceremonies, consisted of several fine pieces of music, addresses by several of the brethern, and an amusing recitation by Mis. P. H. Kirsch, all closing with an excellent and abundant lap supper. Th® whole number present, including members and their families and invited guests exceeded 125 persons. A right peasant time at the M. E. Paisonage, Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Webster were out making an eveniug visit, and during their absence, a large number of their friends took peaceful possession of the parsonage, and after preparing |a splendid supper, they sent for Mr. and Mrs. Webster. The former was “on to the racket” but it was a complete surprise to Mrs. Webster. The guests departed after a pleasant evening, but left a beautiful hanging lamp, and a large magazine of eatables, as substantial evidences of their visit. The well known firm of Keller, Craig & Co., the leading business establishment of our neighboring village, Rose Lawn, has been dissolved, and the stock and business of the firm sold to Mr, G. W. Castlen, of New Richmond,- Ohio, who has already taken possession of the store, and has been appointed Postmaster to succeed Lon Craig. He will soon build a new store building to replace the one burned a few months ago. Keller, Craig & Co. were the founders of Rose Lawn, and have done a large business there for several ' O ' l

One Elijah Racsom, of Newton county, was tried in the circuit court, yesterday afternoon, on the charge of illegal hunting, and acquitted. : : The Third Anniversary of the Rensselaer Baptist Sunday school was held New Years night. The church was crowded. The exercises consisted of songs, recitations by. members of the school and the distribution of presents to the little folks. The committee caused: useful articles of clothing to be given to those who needed such, which was more sensible than the waste of so much money for sweetmeats. The officers and members of. the school return thanks to all those who contributed in any manner and thus made sure the success of the Anniversary.

Obituary.

Mrs. Nancy Fairbanks Blood died at the house of her son-in-law. Mr. Samuel Bowman, in Remington, on Saturday last, of lung fever, after a brief, but severe illness. Her life, though quiet and uneventful, possesses some features well worthy of something more than a passing notice. She reached the ripe age of eighty years,, lacking a very few months. Was the mother of twelve children, all of whom reached maturity, and eight of whom still live. Her married life extended over a period of more than fifty-three years. She and her husband were bom in the same neighborhood, were of about the same age, and were familiar friends and associates, from their earliest yfars, until they formed the closer union which bound them together until death parted them last Saturday. Her husband, Horace Blood, now upwards of eighty years old, followed her remains to the cemetery, as did seven of her eight surviving sons and daughters. She and her husband were natives of Vermont, but removed to Western New York, at an early day, where they lived until about fourteen years ago, when they moved to Remington. She was a woman of surpasring amiability and kindness of disposition; and was for many years a church member and a consistent Christian. The funeral was held last Sunday afternoon, in Remington, the Rev. J. B. Crowe, Presbyterian minister of that place, preaching the sermon.

A Divorce Case.

Minnie Keener was the daughter of Jacob Keener, one of the oldest settlers and best known men of Union township, and the man for whom Keener township was named. She married Darwin B. Brasket, Dec: 21st, 1879, from A-hich time until August 1884 she lived with him as his wife. Two children were born of the union, Dolph Guy, born in 1882 and Norah Blanch born in 1883, both still living. Within in a year of their marriage, as Mrs. Brasket states in her petition for a divorce, Brasket became very dissipated and a habitual drunkard. He neglected to provide for his wife and children, and also, at times abused and maltreated them in a shameful manner, as for instance, upon one occasion, while visiting a relative, he became angry at his wife and after choking and overpowering her, took their baby, then only a year old, out into the cold, and illtreated it in such a manner as to cause its life to be dispaired of and to render it a cripple for life. The evil disposed brute has squandered all his own property in dissipation, and many hundred dollars belonging to his wife. After years of vain attempts to reform her erring husband Mrs. Brasket applied for a decree of divorce at the present term of court, and the same was granted by Judge Ward, on Tuesday last. The custody of the children is given to the mother. \

Ladies’ Bazar returns thanks to its patrons for past favors and extends a cordial invitation to all to call again and see how much better bargains we are now prepared to give you. Have still on hand a few Hoods, a few of those nice woolen skirts, and a large stock of wool and fleece lined Hosiery, which we wish to sell before the sesstm closes. Don’t fail to call and price our goods before purchasing alsswbers. W« will give yau b*rg*ia».

Infant’s long dresses at L uli Bazar, 1 How to save money— buy your goods of Willey & Sigler. I. L. Gould’s Laces and trimmings sold at Ladies’ Bazar. Sawed posts, split posts and cedar posts, at B. F. Ferguson’s lumber yard. Ladies ready made muslin wear at Ladies’ Bazar. ..*► • Ladies, get you a pair of those Arctics at Willey <z Sigler’s* an<J save a doctor’s bill. ~ A large lot of Baby Hoods, at about 5.0 - on the dollar. Hemphill & Honon As good as the best—Olds’ farm, wagons, for sale by W. H. A €, Rhoades. Buchanan Wagons.— -The be»V for the least price, at Cleaver’^ Hardware Store.

Farm for rent— For particulars enquire of Mrs. M. Donnelly,, north of town. , Don’t forget to take your Watches and Clocks to Kannal’s if or repairs. | That Rose Toilet at the Ladies': Bazar removes coal dust and leaves the hands soft and white as a baby’s* hand.

A Sewing Machine, just out of tike factory, “New Home” m&W, for sale at a sacrifice, at The Republican office. Best assortment of framing lumber ever in town at bottom prices. No hemlock, but pine lumber, at B. F. Ferguson’s. i Desirable town tots in Rensselaer, for dwelling purposes. Hard pan for cash, or time, to suit purchasers. Frank W. Babcock. Parties owing N. Y. Cleaver, by note as book account, will take gentle notice that I MUST have the money to pay my debts. This, notice is meant just as written. ._J N. Y. Cleaver. ——— Two farms* side by side, in one of the best neighbornoods of Jasper. Thick settled on sides, food stock range on the fourth, 'ogether or sepaately, at a bargain. Frank W. Babcock. Farm Loans. -S3OO to *IO,OOO Partial payments. Reasonable terms. The Rensselaer Loan and Insurance Bureau, opposite Court House, next door to post-office. 15-39-ts. Taxpayers are hereby notified that the tax duplicate is now m my hands for collection, and are requested to call early and settle, thereby avoiding the annoying rush at the close of tax paying time. M. B. ALTER, Treasuier. Fob Sale:— A Bred young Jersey Bull, of as good blood as can be found in the State. Also Victoria Pigs and Fancy Poultry. All Stock and Poultry first-class and prices low. Call on J. H. Willey. Having secured the services of Mr. Paul Hansen, a native of Norway, who speaks Scandanadian, Sweedish, Norwegian, German, French and English, a thoroughly competent watch-maker of 13 years practical experience, 4 years in Norway and 9 years in the Elgin, Springfield and Rockford watch factories, of Illinois, With the assistance of this skilled workman, I invite the public to bring in their Watches, Clocks and Jewelry and have them pui in order. Ail work fully warranted. Remember the place, Emmet Kannal’s Drug and Jewelry Store. ■ - <«» —T Purely a mistake The Domestic Sewing Machine Company HAVE NOT changed their agency, and Messrs. W. B. & C. Rhoades are, and ever have been, the Ottly recognized agents of the “Domestic” in Rensselaer. Other parties have tried, it is true, to get the agency, and have advertised themselves as such; but we wish the people to know that we are toe Sole and Only agents of the “Domestic” Sewing Machin e

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