Rensselaer Republican, Volume 17, Number 30, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 April 1885 — Page 8

THE REPUBLICAN. ' '

» GU£AM ITEMS. Literary Society st JI going. Father Gqild is quite poorly. He and Jiis wife are living in Medaryville. Quite a number of the Gillam young jiave caught the skating craze, at dtryvilleMr M. D. Carey, of DePauw University, visited his friends, D. H. Gujld and L. E. Rathfon, on last Wednesday and Thursday. Mr. Carey seems to be a yery nice gentleman, and the ladies took note of this. Come again, Mr. Carey.

REMINGTON ITEMS.

The Rev. Nebeker, of Battle Giound, preached from the pulpit of the M. E. church last Sunday evening, the Rev. Vance conducing the services in the morning. Rev. Duly occupied the pulpit of the Presbyterian church on Sunday morning and Rev. Vance in the evening. The latter gentleman leaves with his wife.sEor his new work in Neo., on Wednesday of this wees, followed by the good wishes of everybody. Elder Carpenter is conducting a very successful series of meetings at the Christian church in this place. The attendance is large aad much interest is manifested, a number of accessions having been made to the church. Easter Sunday will be appropriately observed by the different Sunday schools in this place. P. M. Nelson was elected Assistant Superintendent of the M. E. Sunday school, Vice, T. J. W. Sullivan. As an evidence ©f prosperity we would state that a number of persons are buying homes in and aronnd Remington. More property has changed hands than in any previous spring lor many years. Dr. M. G. Traugh reached the fortieth mile stone on his journey of life last Saturday and his good wife cele brated the event by inviting in a number of triends to help him spend a pleasant evening. Progressive euchre and sumptuous viands formed the chief features of the'entert ainment.

The Changes In the Postal Laws

Ono of the most important measures of the late Congress, are the changes made in the postal laws, which take effect on the first of July. They raise the weight of all sfhgle-rate letters from one half ounce or fraction of an ounce each to one ounce or fraction, and the same increase for drop-letters. All newspapers and sample copies sent from the’ office of publication or from a news agency to actual subscribers other news agents, one cent per pound or fraction thereof, prepaid. Any article in a newspaper or other publicotion may be marked for observation, except by written or printed words, without increase of postage, A special stamp of ten cents is to be issued, which, together with the regular postage, will entitle the letter upon which it is plaed to immediate delivery at any place of 4,000 population or more.

Presbyterian Church Notes.

Services were held at the Presbyterian church en the two pas : Sabbaths, and during each evening of the intervening week, thus closing the second year of service by Rev. Gilbert Small, as stated supply for this church. During this time twenty-one persons have been admitted as members of the congregation—seven, the firstyear; and Tourteen the second, twelve of whom —came in during"thw4Knr7sominu n ion—two by certificate, and ten by profession, seven of whom received the seal of baptism on last Sabbath. Our roll contains the following names added to it for the year just ended: By Ckmttficat®—Mrs. Hattie Fergu son, Mrs. Lillie Hyland, Mrs. Eliza Chilcote and Miss Minnie Hatton, By Profession.-Mrs. Ruth Chipman, and Misses Grace Vanatta and Eunice Adamson. By Profession and Baptism.—Misses May Miller. Edith Miller. 'Nellie Kelley. Mamie Spitler, Sarah Chilcote, Ada Chdcote and Mr. Henry Smith. The membership of this church now numbers foity-eight, and its 6 prospects are much brighter, and more encouraging, than for many years past During the winter, th© church has suffered a great loss, in the death of Mrs. Chil•eote, and her aged mother, Mrs. Ham mond; yet while our loss is their gain, we look for the bereavement to be sanctified foY our spiritual profit. An effort will be made to have services continued in the future; and in the mean time, active work must be prosecuted through the Industrial Society, the Prayer Meeting on Wednesday evenings, and the Sabbath school, every Sabbath. May the Lord Velp ns all.

More about the Medaryville Man-siaughter.

A very reputable citizen of Gillam township culled upon us last Thursday and gave us a verson of the killing of Zack Letterman last Week, at Medaryville, which differed very materially from the accounts first circulated, including ,that published in The Republican last week. According to that account it would seem that the killing was an entirely unjustifiable act, and likely to subject the perpetrator to a severe punishment. The account of the Winamac Republican which we give below, claims to be jn accordance with the facts as brought put at the Coroner’s inquest and does not differ materially from “the first accounts and being written after the inquest ought to be correct. The fact that Dlliver’s bail bond was placed at the very ' small sum of 1100 would indicate that the officials who have examined into the matter do -not seem to regard the case against him as anything very serious. The following from the Winamac Republican is the account above referred to: Medaryville-was the scene of a terrible tragedy Monday evening. One Zacharia Letterman, who was employed in his brotcer-in-law, Willian. Dolliver’s, saw mill and brick yard, became intoxicated, went to Mr. Dolliver’s house and picked a quarrel. He demanded a sum of money from Mr. Dolliver, which was given him, when' he again asked for more, this time a quarter, which wag likewise given him Not satisfied yet he asked for another half dollar, at this juncture Mrs. Dolliver requested her husband not to give him any more money, saying he would only buy more whiskey and make more fuss. He became angry at her for this and began to abuse her, and at the same time flourishing a knife promiscuously about. Being an unusually large and powerful as well as quarrelsome man, when intoxicated, Mr. Dolliver then became uneasy for his wife’s safety, and pushed her back through the door. Letterman, determined to have a fuss, then made a pass at Mr. Dolliver with his knife. Dolliver TvanK cd off the blow with one hand and at tne same time struck him a blow with the other, felling him to the floorr In falling his head is supposed to have struck the wall or "partition and broke his neck. He lived but a few minutes. Tuesday morning Coroner Thomas went over and held an inquest over the body and gave a decision in with the above facts. Dolliver gave himself up and on Tuesday evening in custody of Constable Ballard was brought to VV maniac for preliminary examination. He was bound over to the next term of Court under 8100 bond. Since the above was in type we have talked with a well known citizen of Gillam township, who was well acquainted with all the parties concerned in this unfortunate affair, and who has had good opportunities for learning all tis particulars regarding it. His version of the matter is substantially the same as that given above, and entirely exonerates Mr. Dolliver from serious blame in the matter. The latter was released from custody, on his own recognizance. and there is said to be little probability that he will ever bo prosecuted. The deceased, Letterman, was a very large, and heavy man, weighing 300 pounds, an’d bis great weight had much to do with the fatal result of his fall against the wall. He was about 35 years old and a widower, but leaves no children.

New designs in wall paper at FB. Myer’s. A Leopold, at the Bazar, is selling his entire stock of Boots .and shoes at cost, to close. ♦ W / If you are needing anything in the Grocery line, call on Laßue Bros., as they have a complete assortment at bottom prices. Purely a Mislake The Domestic Sewing Machine Company HAVE NOT changed their agency, and Messrs. W. H. & C. Rhoades are, and ever have been, the only recognized agents erf the “Domestic” in Rensselaer. Other parties have tried, it is true, to get the agency, and h ave advertised themselves as such; but we wish the people to know that we are the Sole and Only agents of the “Domestic” Sewing Machine in J asper county. r W. H. & C. Rhoades. Tile for Sale. • Persons wishing to purchase tile this spring, will find it to their interest to call on me at my office near the Depot, to examine tile and learn my prices. VC. D. Nowels,R seiner, Ind. «**/*<*.'» i

5 cents par yd. for good prints, at Trade Palace. All kinds of Foreign and Domestic Dried and Evaporated fruits at Laßue Biros. Pai nit this spring, and get your color of F. ?. Meyer, who has the best brands and prices as low as any. F. B. Meyer, the druggist, who isalway looking after the interest of his customers has now secured the sale of Dr. Bosanko; Cough and Lung Syrup; a remedy that never , fails to cure Colds, Pains iu the Chest and all Lung Affections. For proof Coughs, a free sample bottle. Regular size 50 cents and $1- 16-36-e3w-ly New Firm.—Leopold & Fendig. Having bought the stock of R. F. P2-iest & Bro., we would respectfully invite the people of Jasper county to call apd see us. We have secured the services of Mr. R. F. Priest, who will be pleased to see all pf his old customers. We wish also to announce ahat the stock has been remodeled and enlarged, and we will offer special inducements for your trade. Remember the place, R. F. Priest & Bros.’ old stand, now Leopold & Fendig’s Cheap Boot and Shoe Store. LEOPOLD & FENDIG.

ZBogcxcL of.JLssessoxs. Rensselaer, Indiana, March 30th, 1885. THE ASSESSORS of the several Civil Townships of Jasper county, Indiana, met at the Auditor’s office, in Rensselaer, as per call of the Auditor. Tfie assessors all being present, meeting was called to order by the Auditor. Benjamin R. Faris was elected President and Amos Cadwallader Secretary. On motion, and consultation, the following basis was adapted for the governing of the assessors for the assessment of property for 1885. The rates on the several ftrticals to be changed, either above or below, as the merits of the property may demand: 1. Money on hand or deposit, to be assessed at Cash Value. 2. Money loaned, on time or on call “ “ 3. Bonds issued by bodies corporate “ “ 4. Bonds issued by public corporatioifs, state &c “ “ 5. Shares of Stock in any corporation “ “ 6. Goods and Merchandise on hand “ “ 7. Articles for use in manufacturing, etc. “ “ 8. Manufactured articles on hand 9. Manufacturing tools, implements, machinery, &e “ “ 10. Agricultural tools, implements and machinery “ “ 11. Gold or silver plate, and plated ware “ w 12. Diamonds, jewelry, watches and clocks “ “ 13. Household furniture and library .=—« 14. Tools, law and medical books, surg’l inst’s, med “ “I 15. Nursery stock “ , (( [

16. Pawnbroker property “ “ 17. Properties of companies and corporations “ “ IS. Property of saloons and eating houses “ “ 19. Market garden products “ “ 20. Home-made furniture “ “ 21. Slaughtered animals “ “ 22. Every franchise “ 23. Brick, stone and other building material —— “ 24. Steam, sailing or other water craft , “ “ 25. Patent lights « “ “ 26. Steam engines, including boilers ' “ ,27. Fire and burglar proof safes . . .... “ 28. Billiard, pigeon-hole, bagatelle and similar tables “ y 29. Piano-fortes, and other musical instruments “ “ 30. Sewing or knitting machines “ “ 31. Watches and clocks • “ “ 32. Carriages, wagons, drays, carts, or other vehicles '~ jr ~ tr ~ 33. Hoop poles “ “ 34. Horses, four years old and over 8100. Three years, 860. Two years, 840. One year, 825. Colts, 810. 35. Mules and asses, four years and over, 8100. Three years, 860. Two years, 835. One year, 820. Colts 810. 36. Oxen, per pair, 8100. Cows, four years old and over, 825. Three years, 820. Heifers, two years, 812. Heifers, one year, 86. Heifer calves, 83. Steers, four years old and over, 840. Three years, 830. Two years, 820. One year, 810. Calves, 85.

31 Sheep per head, $2 00 38 Hogs per pound, 03 39 Wheat per bushel, 50 40 Buckwheat per bushel, 75 41 Rye per bushel, 40 42 Corn per bushel, 25 43 Clover seed per bushel, 5 00 44 Oats per bushel, 20 45 Timothy seed per bu., 1 00 46 Flax, Hungarian per bu., 1 00 47 Potatoes per bushel, 20 48 Green apples per bu., 50 ; 49 Dried apples per 06 I 50 Turkeys each, 50 | 51 .Geese each, 40 ;

All articles not above mentioned to be assessed at their cash value. By unanimious vote, the Auditor was directed to have these proceedings published', and fifty copies of the same printed to supply the Assessors of the several townships. Amos Cadwallader, Benjamin R. Faris, Secretary, President. Attest, GEORGE M. ROBINSON, Auditor Jasper County.

CASTOR IA

for Infants and Children. I (tester!. caret (Mie. ComtoaHon. I recommend itaa superior to I Sour Stomach, Diarrhoea, Ernctauon. toowntome.” al Aftrara. JLD I * ate Worms, gives sleep, and promote. dlU 1 Sa OxfcrdSt.,Brooklyn,». Y. | aMdlMttou. ta Ctanun Comm**. 188 Fnitoa atroek. M. Y.

Imported Clydesdale Horse. The imported Clydesdale horse,, Young Silver, light bay, five years old,’ 16 hands high, weight 1550 lbs., bred by Jas. Qibspn, Dumfries, Scotland; and whicn took second premium at the Indiana State Fair in 1883, will make the season of 1885. as follows: Mondays apd Tuesdays of each week .at W. K. Parkison’s place, and Wednesdays at R. B. place, both in Barkley.tp., and the rest ot the time at my place, in Gillam tp. B@“Terms:— slo to insure; sl2 for seasion; $8 for single service. A. PULLINS. < » n, ■ , f Plate Process. . For 50 cts. we will send post-paid Roche’s Manual for Amateurs, which gives full instructions for making the pictures. Outfits we furnish from 510, upwards. Our “PHOTOGRAPHIC BpLUBTIN.” editciby Prof. Ch as. F. Grandlek, head of tlie Chemical Department ot the School of Mines, Columbia College, published tiyice a month for only §2 per annum, keeps Photographers, professional or amateur, fully posted on all improvements, and answersall questions when difficulties arise. Circulars and priee lists frce. — E. & H- T. ANTHONY & CO-, Manufacturers Of Pliotograpliic Apparatus and Materials, KTo. 591 NEW YORK CITY. Forty Years established in this line of business. Yl-29 : “ ;

52 Chickens per doz., 4t>2 00 53 Hay per ton, lame, 4 00 54 Hay per ton, wild, 1 00 55 Wool per pound, 15 56 Tobacco per pound, 25 57 Maple sugar, per lb., 10 58 Bacon per pound, 08 59 Pork per pound, 06 60 Lard per pound, 08 61 Domestic wine per gal., 1 00 62 Sorghum syrup per gal., > 40 63 Thrsh’g m’chn’s, 850 to 500 64 Stallion, No 1 imp’td, 1,000 65 Scales, SSO and under. 66 Ad’l impvmts, 60 per ct. cost.

'TO ALL WM IT BI ODD I ■ The undersigned will have on hand and for sale this spring, A pple, Pear & Cherry trees of the best standard varieties for , this latitude. Also Russian Mulberry irees, -Grapeviaes and EVEZ-G-HEEITS nice size for transplanting. Also mo, ASH, ELM ail CATM TREE, for shade and ornamental purposes and for groves; all of which will be sold at REASONABLE rates for spot CASH. All persons wanting HEDGEPLAN TS should give me their order soon, and I will get the plants for them as I do not keep them in stock. Thanking you for past patronage, I ask for a continuance of the same. Yours Respectfully, JOHN COEN, ls-28-ts. Proprietor Rensselaer Nursery J. C. VAUGHAN 42 USALLE st. CHICAGO «h" WILL MALL FREE ILLUSTRATE!* CATALOGUE OF -<-A WV ALL SEEDS,K rGARDENT OOLS Mil a “4 .complete mJ AaaEaS&R potatoes. list in the u. s. v ™

When Baby was sick, we gave her C ASTORIA When she was a Child, she cried for C ASTORIA When she became Miss, she clung to CASTORIA When she had Children, she gave them CAST’A - —♦ «*- SSO REWARD SSO JF YOB FIND THE EQUAL OF | ORILLARD’S A*jLOWSHARr%~“ PLUG TOBACCO. “The Dime Cuts’ ’ ' must be as LARGE and as GOOD ev’ryway. Wirth & Dickie, 60 & 62 Wabash Ave., Chicago. For Sale by o. cl Rensselaer - - - Indiana. 17-28 2m- , . . . . - ' .■ I-.'. .... ' Ths Oil Stand-by Black Smith Shop L. C. GRANT, PROPRIETOR. —AGENT FOR—“CHAMPION” REAPING AND MOWING MACH INES. MOLINE RIDING AND WALKING PI.OWS. GAINSFORD BUGGIES. ‘ KRICK” WAGON'S. Blaqksm it hing Machine Repairing, Plows. And all other work in our line done in the best manner, and a Reasonable Prices. Horse Shoeing A Specialty Shop on Van Rensselaer St., south of McCoy & Thompson’s Bank, RENSSEJLAER ------ INDIANA. ££g“Extras for all ffur Machines on xv-n-tf<~ x nfifi Stock General Meryi,uuV cban<fiNC at Cost. In view of closing out, I otter my entire stock at reduced prices for cash or produce many articles at, or even less than cost. AU having unsetiled accounts or note*, please call and settle with.art fur. .her uvtico. ■ J J. ■ FUEL) 1-L’WK. .4. , *■■*'l- .’.I

H RENSSELAER : MARBLE H. MACKEY H PROPRIETOR. j i'i All kinds of Cemetery i work done to order. Also all kinds of build- i ing work, 17-20-3 m. ; PIONEER MEAT MARKET, Rensselaer, - - Indiana J. J. EIGLESBUH, Prop'r. BEEF, Pork, Veal, Mutton, Snusauge, Bo logna, etc., sold in quantities to suit pur ahasers at the lowest prices. None but the best stock slaughtered. Everybody is invited all. Hie Highest Price Paid for Good Fat Cattle. J. J. KIGLESBACH. W.IIFEMIS. MANUFACTURERS DEALERS XKF El ARNESS, SADDLES, Cl LIARS, WHIPS, TRUNKS „ VALISES, BLANKETS, ROBES, CARRIAGE TRIMMINGS. HARNESS OIL, etc Domestic and New York Mnger Sewing Machines AT THEIR HARNESS SHOP, OUTH SIDE OF WASHINGTON oTRET Rensselaer, - Indiana Blow R. R. LANDS In Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon. From Imke Superior to Puget Sound, At prices ranging chiefly from <2 to *6 per sort, on 6to 10 time. This K the Best Country for securing Good Homes now open for settlement. pm r* f W 3 2 O acres of Government fcp jS* fr ß Land Free muter the Homestead ■ ■WOnalma and Timber Culture Lnws. NOTE -10.519.453’ A crew Ott SOKE THAN HALF at all the Public IjtnH- ttopoacd of in IStCI. -were in the yort’ ••r» TaciSr country. .Pnokaaml Arfo.xo <vnt Plrfet' t! e > ;rif»erra <j»., . .-.1l 1 ■ t