Rensselaer Republican, Volume 17, Number 18, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 January 1885 — NEWS AND PERSONALS. [ARTICLE]

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.