Rensselaer Republican, Volume 17, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 January 1885 — REMINGTON ITEMS. [ARTICLE]

REMINGTON ITEMS.

Mr. and Mrs. John Tharp are the proud possessors of a new son just thirty-live years to a <Jay younger than its father. He arrived last Saturday. Rev. Isham. of Monticello, occupied the pulpit of the M. E. Church, last Sunday. He is a young naan of fine promise and will doubtless make an able and successful minister. The skating rink draws large crowds of spectators and skaters, and the proprietors are making money, hand over fist. Elder Nye conducted quarterly meeting services for the United Brethren last Saturday and Sunday He is an able and convincing speaker. He was assisted by Rev. Penny, the minister in charge of. the congregation at this place, —— - r - The elevators at this point are kept busy day and night, hardly stopping long enough to pay respect to the Sabbath day. The roads are good and corn is pouring into the town. Freight cars are in lively demand with a fair supply. ! Felix R. Donnelly arrived here from Dakota, a week or two ago, looking well enough to make a standing advertisement for the climate of the booming young Territory. Everything that looks like a .sleigh has been pressed into service during the” last few days. By the way our County Superintendent dashes around in an elegant, plush lined new cutter, to the music of a bran new string ol bells. A man named Zimmer, living about <5 miles from town, got on a drunken spree, which came near teunii ating fatally. He started for no me and when about two miles out was thrown lrom his sleigh. Ow.ng to his condition h i was almost helpless but managed to crawl on his bauds and to a house not far distant, whore he was warmed and cared for until he was able to be taken home.

REMINGTONIAN.

— Paris Bros, are in the market with a full stock,of Boots and Shoes, and fully prepared to manufacture tine goods at short notice. Give them a call. _____