Rensselaer Republican, Volume 17, Number 31, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 April 1885 — Page 8

THE REPUBLICAN. ‘ *

REMINGTON ITEMS.

Hon. Fred Hoover left for Washington City, this week, expecting tol be Absent about ten days. Our young friend, Thomas Babb, left on Monday for Burlington, I&., where he has secured a good position in the baggage department of the C. B. & Q. Ry- Tom’s many friends hope that in the course of a few years he may become President, or Gen. S’dpt. * | Mr. B. W. Hawn, an esteemed citizen of this place, died on Thursday morn Ing last, of pneumonia, aged about fortythree years. The remains were taken to Milford Center, Q., for interment. The Solomon Brothers are starting a new store at Watseka, 111., with Mr, J. - T. Ford at its head.] Easter (Sunday was beautifully and appropriately observed by all the .churches and Sunday Schools in this place. The Presbyterians had an “egg breaking” which resulted in an Easter offering to the church, of more than nineteen dollars. The Union Sunday school (gave an entertainment at Exchange Hali, that was highly enjoyed by all present; and the M. E. Sunday school had some good music, and some little exercises that did what they were meant to do: pleased the little ones. We are more than ever convinced that the jury system is not entirely without .objections, since the trial of Stitz, for arson. If the man was guilty of the crime, one year was a very inadequate punishment; if he was not guilty, why punish him atjjtU? It is just such verdicts as this, that give rise to moblaw, with all its attendant horrors. It seems strange, passing strange, that men of about the same degree of intelligence, whose moral sensibilities are about the same, should listen patiently to the same testimony, and then be so widely divided in. their opinions as to the guilt or innocence of the prisoner. We give it up. We cannot understand st. Remingtonian.

A Former Prominent Citizen Dead.

Editor Rensselaer Republican-. A letter lately received from Mrs. Mattie A. Tatman, of Nashville, Illinois, gives the sit'd intelligence of the death of her father, the Hon. Ezra Wight, who died at his home at Richview, 111., on the ■morningof the 28th of March, past. Mr. Wright having been long a resident of onr county, and closely identified with the best interests of our people, the writer of this deems a few remarks in regard to him might be of interest to your readers; Mr. W/i ght, nt the time of his death, •was over seventy-two years old. About one year ago he was attacked with rheumatism in bis bead and sheulders. fins ■very much alarmed bis family, who nearly despaired of life, at the time, but owing lo a vigorous constitution, he was able to rally and to get around again with some what of his usual vitality. On Friday, March 27, 1885, he spent a very pleasant day with his numerous friends in his Illinois home, and retired to his room at night feeling .more comfortable than <fer many days previous. This was the last his family ever saw of him in life. He arose about 5 o’clock in the morn ing, 'dressed and went down into the sitting room, and occupied his arm-chain. This did not alarm the family, as he was an early riser A and it was his usual custom to bo up be fore any of the household. About six ■o’clock a member c.f the family came into the siting room and found him apparently asleep in his chair, but a closer view revealed the .fact that death had silently stolen into the room, and borne away the spirit, while the family were asleep. Mr, Wright was favorably and well known to many of our older citizens here. He came to this county about the vear when it was yet a howling wilderness, and undeveloped. He settled'on the .farm now owned by Mr. William S. ■ Uoeto, north-west of town, where he carried en the tannery business with farming. He -also added to his other business a nursery stock, and for many years supplied our farmers with fruit, trees Ac. Mr. Wright early in life conceived the belief that it was wrong to bold Lis fellow tean in slavery and was a staunch advocate of the abolition of slavery. Mr. Wright was loved and honored by Ilia oitizen friends and tney, on many occasions, .give substantial proofs of their Tegard. first by electing him Treasurer of our county, in 1857, -arid again totlie same office in 1859. In 1861 hp was sent to rhe State Legislature as Senator of thia sen* torial District, and in 18G5 he was sent to tbe lower house. In his career as a public officer he was always conscientious, energetic and acted up to his highest conceptions of truth and justice. In private life he was a zealous Christian, and loyal to his convictions of right. He never al lowed himself, knowingly, to do a wrong . --OTct; and was always an opposer of crime in whatever formas met it. About 1871 he moved to Southern 111iaois and engaged in fruit culture. In his new homo, aa h ere he made a host of h * ndained until his death. Hie memory is revered by ' tliQiv. ns it is cherished by us and we remember h’m us of the purest and beet mtn of our day Al" • - ’ ••

Religious Matters.

By REV. T. C. WERSTER.

There have been, recently, quite a number of accessions to the Presbyterian church. J Prayer meetings , at the Methodist and Baptist churches are well attended. Tne number of bright conversions from sin unto righteousness, in our town during the past winter, is proof that our labor is not in vain in the Eord. Do not allow little, trivial things, keep you from the house of the Lord. God’s way is in the sanctuary. There you are quieted with the voice of prttyer, the sweet songs of Zion, and the message of redeeming love; all of which will make you wiser and better. The Cross of Calvary is the attraction of the ages. The eyes of all the nations of earth are turned toward its tragic scones, and while they look, their judgments are convinced, their wills are subdued, their hearts are broken, and they cry out wtyh the •’‘Centurion:”— “Truly this was the son of God”. When the world’s Redeemer yielded up his and lay in the embrace of death and the sepulchre, his disciples were sadly disappointed, for a time. Their faith and hope were crushed beneath the iron heel of death. They said: “We trusted this was he who would redeem Israel.” They had forgotten his wonderful saying: “I have power to lay down my life, and I have power to take it again.” On the morning of the third day, Mary hastens to her Savior's tomb Imagine her disappointment when she found his body was gone. She stood there weeping. While she stood there, talking to the angels that were sitting in Christ's empty sepulchre, she tured away, and, lo! she looked through falling tears, upon her risen Lord. The shadows passed from her face, sorrow and sighing took their flight from her heart. “Christ is risen,” passed from lip to lip; the news took the wings of the wind, and flew to the uttermost parts'"of the earth. The glad tidings have come down to us, enabling us to rejoice with “Joy that is unspeakable and full of glory.” Let the tidings sweep on and on; it will lose none of its interest and thrilling power, through the cycles of,eternity. No wonder We celebrate Easter day—brightest and best of days —let us over remem her its true import. t '

Remember the words of Paul: “Ye are not your own, ye are bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your bodies, and in your spirits which are his.” How often do we hear people say: “1 aai under no obligations to be a Christian; I have no tiipe to give to religion.” When, really, they haye been redeemed from the greatest bondage ever known to the human minds, and, toe, by that God whom they reject, an.l spurn from their hearts. All the real, true liberty, in this life, is that which comes to us through a life of complete devotion to God. The most abject slave on earth is that one who is under the blighting influence and control of sin. The free man or woman is that one who, by divine grace, has broken off the shackles of sin, walks cut in the broad domain of God's light and love, and as he looks out over land and sea, And then up to the starry heavens, he exclaims: “AUthese are my Father's, and as such, are mine: and from henceforth and forever, he shall have my heart's purest devotion, and my life’s noblest work.”

Mixed paints at F. B. Meyer’s. Good Prints, at 5 cents per yd., at Trade Palace. Fresh roasted coffees aie guaranteed at Laßue Bros. New designs in wall paper at F. B. Myer’s. At the Trade Palace, calico 5 cents per yd. 4 The largest stock of wall paper in Rensselaer is at F. B. Meyer’s. Study your own interest, give our place a c all before buying elsewhere. Hemphill & Honan. Try our roasted coffee, every pound guaranteed or money refunded, at Laßue Bros. Millinery and Dress-making as low as the’ lowest. Hemphill A Hunan. Willey & Sigler have just secured 3000 yards of good Print, which they are going to sell at 5 cents per yd, - + .... A Leopold, at the Bazar, is selling his entire stock of Boots and shoes at cost, to close. If you are needing anything in the Grocery line, call on Laßue Bros., as they have a complete assortment at bottom prices.

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 lsaru my pneesr —— 0. X>. NwMWii Ind,

Cancerl Cured.

Mrs. Oliver Hardman, an old resident of Walton eountyand a lady of culture and prom, laence, ba& this to say of the treatment of cancer with Swift’s Specific: - - a Over fifteen years ago a cancer made its appearance on my face. It was treated with plasters, and the core came out. The place healed up after some time, and seemingly face was well. However, in a few years it returned again with more violence than ever. It gave me a great deal of pain. The former remedy seemed to do it no good. Knowing the disease to run in the family, having had one sister to die with cancer, I became seriously apprehensive of my condition. It continued to increase in size and virujence, I almost gave up all hope of ever being cured. The physicians advised the use of the knife and caustic. This was more than I could bear, and refused to have it operated upon in that way. All other remedies were used, but the cancer continued to grow worse. The pain was excruciating, and my life was a burden. In-this extremity my son, Dr. Hard man, recommended me to try Swift’s specific. It was the last resort, but I was so prejudiced against the use of patent medicines, and especially this one, that I hesitated some time. At last I gave my consent, not believing there was any virtue in it. The first bottle only increased the size of the sore and the discharge from it, and hence did not inspire me with any hope. On taking the second bottle there were signs of improvement, and my faith strengthened just in proportion to that improvement. The spot on my face began to decrease, as well as the discharge,’ and hope sprang up in my heart.. Could-it be, I astced myself, that I was at last to be relieved of this disease? It has* given me so many dark hours in the past that the idea of being well again well nigh overpowered me. There was a contest between hope and fear for a long time. It was a long night of weeping, but joy came with the morning. There is nothing left to mark the place but a small scar, and I feel that it is impossible for me to ex-! press . my gratitude for this great deliverance. It is a wonderful medicine. Mrs. Oliver Hardman, Jan. 9, 1884. Monroe. Ga. Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed, free. The Swift Specific Co., Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga.

Bueklen’s Arnica SalveThe Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles or no p fl y required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or mo ney refunded. Price 25 cents per per box. For sale by F. B. Meyer. 17-8-lyr.

CARTER® IW W H piYkS. CURE Bick Heedache and relieve all the troubles incident to a bilious state of the system, such as Dizziness, Nausea, Drowsiness, Distress after eating. Pain ip the Side, Ac. While their moat zumarkabla success has been shown In curing SICK . Headache,yet Carter’s Little Liver Pills are equally valuable in Constipation, curing and preventing this annoying complaint, while they also correct all disorders of the stomach, stimulate the liver and regulate the bowels. Even if they only cured HEAD Ache they would be almost priceless to those who suffer from this distressing complaint; but fortunately their goodness does not end here, and those who once try them will find these little pills valuable in so many ways that they win not be willing to do Without them. But after all rick bead ACHE Is thebane of so many Uvea that here U where wo make our great boast. Our pills core It while Others do not. Carter’s Little Liver Pills are very small and Very easy to take. One or tiro pills make a dose. WRWWI WiWW Wli

Imported Clydesdale Horse. ■ The imported Clydesdale horse, Young Silver, light bay, live yeartf ojd, 16 hands high, weight 1550 lbs., bred by Jas. Gibson, Dumfries,; Scotland; and whicn took second premium at the Indiana State Fair in 1883, will make the season of 1885. as follows: , Mondays and Tuesdays of each week at W. K. Parkison’s place, and Wednesdays at R. B. Harris’ place, both in Barkley tp., and the rest oi the time at my place, in Gillam tp. > JSgyTEßMg:—sl6 to insure; sl2 for season; $8 lor single.service. - A. PULLINS. ANYBODY 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 §lO, upwards. Our “PHOTOGRAPHIC BULLETIN.” Cdite 1 by Prof. Chas. F. Chandler, head of the Chemical Department, ot the School of Mines, Columbia College, published twice’a month for only $- Per annum, keeps Photographers, professional or amateur, fully posted on all improvements, and answers all questions when dilllculiiea arise. Circulars and price lists free. E. & H- T. ANTHONY & CO-, Manufacturers Of Apparatus and Materials, XTo. 591 NEW YORK CITY. Forty Yearn iitaWiphed ill this line of Uuniiienn. 17-29 ~ * PIONEER MEAT MARKET, Rensselaer, - 7 - Indiana , J..JU. EIGLESBACIU Prop’r. BEEF, Pork, Veal, Mutton, Sausauge, Bo logna, etc., sold in quantities to. suit pur chasers at the lowest prices. None but the best stofcl slaughtered. Everybody is invited al). ILe Highest Price Paid for Good Eat Cattle. J. J. EIGLESBACiI.

-R-"~: • A ‘;v~~ ~~ r ’ .i } RENSSELAER j MARBLE & GRANITE Works-: H MACKEY PBOP.BIETOB. ;; All kinds of Cemetery;; work done to order. Also all kinds of build-;; ing work. 4 . ............... w ; i; _ 17-20-3111, , jji W, E. Jt, HUE. MANUFACTURERS DEALERS XZT HARNESS, SAD® EES, CC EEARS, WHIPS, TRLSKS V AEISES, BEAN RETS, ROBES, CARRIAGETREHmings. Harness oie, etc Oomestlc and Netv A’orfc Mager Sewing Machines w —AT THEIR HARNESS SHOP. OUTH SIDE OF WASHINGION STRET Rensselaer, - Indiana Th OHitai-iy Black Smith Shop L C. GRANT, PROPRIETOR. * __ v —•— - . ■" —AGENT FOR—“CHAMPION” REAPING AND MOWING MACHINES. MODINERIDING AND WALKING PI.OWS. GAINSFORD BUGGIES. ‘KRICK” WAGONS.

Hlacksmitriixig Repairing, Plows. And all citifer Wk In onr line done in the best manner, and a • Reasonable Prices. Horse Shoeing A Specialty Shop on Van Rensselaer St., south of Me _oy r & Thompson's Bank, \ REXSSELAEft - - - - INDIANA, ng®* Extras for all our Machines on XV-11-ts. A k fIAA Stock General Mers4,Vvu thaudhe at Cost. In view ofclosing out, I otffer my entire stock at reduced prices for Cash or produce atany articles at, or etett lese than cost. ATI having unsettled Mctounts or notes, please salt and seljle without further BStiesi if, J, rHRnKtttCK, I *•*>

.IM ME AJTO TILE WORKS. . I • . ’ . - S'".'' T""\ I ' " ... Just opened,. 1-1-2 miles north of town. New Works and New Machinery. - - " 1 - 1 Repressed bricks for fronts, a specialty. Tile of the best quality and all sizes constantly on hand. Call and examine goods and learn prices. J. D. MATTHEWS. M ... ■ ’ . Proprietor. NEW! all NEWT - —— , Q —©— - I would respectfully announce to the people of Jasper Co. that I have made arrangements to sell Farm Machinery, EMPIRE MOWERS, EMPIRE REAPERS, ~ EMPIRE BINDERS &c. And will keep extras on hand, at all times for the machines. I am also prepared to do In the best and most workmanlike manner, and at the lowest possible rates. WA.GO2S7S AJSTID BUGGIES repaired, and all other work usually done in that line. NEW WAGONS AND BUGGIES Made to order, and of the best material and workmanship. E3F"Shop on Front Street, south of Citizens’ Bank. Q JFJ R. H. YEOMAN, ‘ " Rensselaer, Ind. 17-27-ts.

J. C.VAUGH AN 42 LaSALLE st. CHICAGOTEStev ALL SEEDS El- gardentools JHM JCHKh CORN and MOST COMPLETE O Msrai potatoes, MSTIN THK u.s. ” v/ TO All Mi IT MAY Mffll I The undersigned will have on hand and for sale this spring", Apple, Pear & Cherry trees of the best standard varieties for , - this latitude. Also Russia.fi Mulberry ■ trees,Srapm asii II uI. II moi eye eryca— Ts "f .wLwwJ\X .! ” ° MI mJmm W nice size for transplanting. Also MAPLE, ISE, EIM ad Wffl ffi, for shade and ornamental purposes and for groves; all of which will be sold at REASONABLE rates for spot GASH. 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, 17»S84Ci _ Proprietor BeoMeleer Nursery