Rensselaer Republican, Volume 18, Number 6, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 October 1885 — NEWS. AND PERSONALS. [ARTICLE]

NEWS. AND PERSONALS.

Donavin’s Tennesseeans, Oct, 24. Mrs. 0. H. Price started back to Dakota yesterday. * School Books and school supplies of all kinds, at Kannal’s. S. P. Thompson was in Indianapolis last Friday, arguing a case before the supreme- court. e If you dorrt believe I am selling at cost come in and see. Mbs. Sadie Laßue. Mr. J. R. Adams has a dwelling house well on the way towards completion on lots on the west side of Division stieet, north of Susan street. Apple trees 20 to 23 cents; Russian Mulberry 25 cents, 3 to 5 feet high; Early Richmond cherry 50 cents; Strawberry plants 50 cents to $1 per hundred at the Rensselaer Nursery. Mr. R. F. Priest has just traded for a grocery store in Chicago, 769 West Lake street, and went there Tuesday to take charge of it. His family will remain in Rensselaer for the present. Died. —On Friday, Oct., 9t h of brain disease, Earl, infant son - of E. M. and Sarah Parcels, aged 5 months and 23 days. The funeral was held Saturday forenoon, from the residence, the Rev. B. F. Ferguson pieaching the sermon. Next week the grand jury wiP be in session, and . many of “the boys” are said to be waxing veryenthusiastic over the fine hunting they expect to find in the vicinity of Beaver Lake and the north side of the Kankakee river, about that lime. Donavin’s Tennesseeans have sung in the city of Chicago 148 nights. The Chicago Evening Journal says: “No Colored Company ever gave as good satisfaction, sang to as many people or filled as long an engagement in this city as have the Tennesseeans.” We are pleased to announce their appearance at the Opera House on Saturday, Oct., 24th. Last Friday night, on the L. N. A. & C., between Cedar Lake and Dyer, a freight Car loaded with two immense rocks, broke down beneath. their weight, with the result that five or six other cars were piled up. on the track, and the passenger trains which should have passed here in the neighborhood •of 11 o’clock, were delayed about five hours. Mr. M. F. Chilcote and his prospective nephew Mr, Thomas, were on board one of sh& belated trains. ‘ 1 ■ w Mr. James W- Pierce, a well known and prosperous joung farmer and school teacher of Marion township, was married to Miss Ida Coons, also of Marion, and a well, known teacher last Tuesday. The ceremony took place at the residence of the bride’s parents, pronounced by the Rev. Peter Hinds. VV e learn that the young couple will take charge of the fine Pierce farm, south of town, and chat Mr. Pierce senior, the wall known Uncle Billy will move into town at an early «v>

Squire and Mrs. H. Purcupile are in Ohio visiting their uncle, Sol Wells. New H ats, latest styles, at Mrs. E. Wilson’s. If you want a variety of fruit you know something about, go to the Rensselaer nursery. Spear Head Plug Tobacco, at Kannal’s. E. L. Clark has traded his farm in Milroy tp., to R. F. priest for another in Hanging Grove, Mr. Priest has traded the Milroy farm for a grocery store in, Chicago. The most complete stock of, Dry Goods—ne w and chlap—at Ralph Fendig’s. » dark Hubbard, the gentlemanly business agent of Donavin’s Tennesseeans Was intown Monday, completing arrangements for the performance to be given here on the evening of October 24th. - Hurrah for the 1 * Red Ribbon!— Remember the Bread that took the premium at the Rensslaer fair was made from Gold Mst&l Flour, For sale only by Laßue Bros. We hear that Mr. Henry Barklew, the wealthy ex-auditor of Barkley tp., is thinking strongly of building a fine residence in Rensselaer next year, and removing to town. Jimmie Givens, the saloon and race horse man, followed the example- of Fplix Lester and abruptly departed on the forenoon train Monday. It is not generally supposed that his departure is final, however. I .> * « My Trimmer will arrive about October 12th.. Mrs. Sadie Laßue. Mrs. Mahoney, daughter of the late Mkdisojf * Makfeever, left for her home at Dakota City, Dak., last Tuesday, and was accompanied by her sister, Miss Mary er, who expects to pass the ensuing winter with her. To the Ladies of Rensselaer and vicinity:—Remember that Mrs. S. E. Laßue will have a first class trimmer to take charge of her Millinery Store this fall and winter. Be sure and'call before buying elsewhere. On Friday evening in Barkley tp., a six-year old daughter of Elijah Davisson,, deceased, and Mrs. _W. Henkle, had her right hand caught in a cane mill and so badly crushed, as to render its amputation necessary. Dr. ■ Loughndge performed the operation Saturday morning. The amputation was made at about the middle of the fore-arm, and is now doing well. The Rev. E. P. Baker, of Chicago, a very powerful and pleasing speaker, preached at the Presbyterian church last Sunday, morning and evening, to.Aery large congregations. Members of the church and all others who heard him, are much pleased with him, and we are glad to be able to announce that he has consented to preach at this place two sermons every alternate Sunday. At the new mill, north of thte railroad, will be kept on hand a st«ck of mill feed, at reasonable prices; also stprk of good flour, to exchange for wheat. Bring in your wheat and gel good flour. Remember, our feed will be sold cheap, but for cash only. . - Mr. J. R. Gray, late Trustee of heatfield township, has resigned that office, with the intention, we understand, of moving back to Hanging Grove tp., former place pf residence. To fill the. vacancy caused by Mr. Gray’s resignation, Auditor Robinson appointed Mr. Shirer, a well known citizen of Wheatfield; and a good man for

E. S. Woods started for Kansas last Friday intending to take up a claim m Mead county. If you want trees at reasonable rates, go to the Rensselaer nursery. The Ladies Literary Society will meet next Saturday afternoon, at the residence of Mrs. Vai Seib, on River street. A find show-case for sale at a bargain, at Mrs. Wilson’s millinery store. Elder and Mrs. R. S. Dwiggins attended the conference of the Church of God, at Argus, Marshall county, from last Friday until over Sunday. Coffey, one of the Crawfordsville murder ers, will bd hanged tomorrow, Sheriff Yeoman intends going down to observe how the Rensselaer gallows does its work. Emmet Kannal has just received a splendid new fishing boat. It is made in two sections, the parts folding together for transportation. Everybody should buy their school books and supplies at the P. 0., because you can get just what you want for the least money. Squire Shortridge, the able justice dispenser of K eener township, was in town Monday, He reports that wild geese are becoming prevalent in the swamps in his pro-* Ipinquity • Mr. John Makeever took the train for Cincinnati Monday morning, on a business trip. He thought some of going to St. Louis, also, before his return, but came back last night. A very nice lot of evergreens, 3 to 5 feet nigh, eight varieties, at the low rates of 12 -to 20 cents ■ per foot, at the Rensselaer NurIsery. : — a —■ --The camp meeting held its last session last Thursday night. The various evangelists dispersed to their homes, and the tabernacle has been hauled to Remington to be stored until wanted next year. —Donavin’s Tennesseeans, who are to appear here, soon, is one of the very few Troupes who performed eyery night last season. This is great evidence of popularity, for it was a season in which many of the traveling companies failed to draw audiences sufficiently large to present their entertainment. There are 43 new cases upon the October term docket, just printed ai The Republican office. Four of them are against John M. Welsh, of Wheatfield, the champion defendant of the county, John F. Stone, of Remington, who is a good second to Welsh, has three new cases against him. All knowing themselves indebted to me on account six months old or over are hereby requested to call and settle at onqe, as I can’t do businesson promises, so walk in and adjust and save costs. W. J. Wright. Mr. L. D. Kenton, one of Jasper county’s early settlers, but since .1864 a resident of Wilder, Kan., is visiting friends and relatives in this vicinity. He is prospering well in Kansas, has an excellent farm, and has just completed the erection of a fßle new house upon it * . On Friday last, the team of Jasper Kenton, of Surrey, became frightened at the mill, north of the railroad, and ran away. Mr. Kenton was thrown out, and one of the wheels of the wagon passed over one of his legs, and broke the large bone - below the knee. He was taken to Mr. C; D. NoweTs house, where Iks, Loughridge And Bit*

Circuit court next week. The biggest docket ever printed in the county. Wall paper, new, nobby designs at Kannals’. Sons Born:—-To Mr. and Mrs. John Able Graqt Oct., Bth. To Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gay, Oct., 14th. Stoves—all kinds, at N. V. Cleaver’s. Misses Della and Arilla Cotton went to Valparaiso yesterday, to begin a course in the school of telegraphy, in the big normal. W. H. Goover has withdrawn from his connection with the Remington News, and the name of E. H. Graham now appears as so le editor. The country people will find bargains in school books and sup-, plies at the post office. The unaccustomed felicity of munchiUg a fine, fat, young turkey has been ours this week. Owing to the generosity of Mrs. C. A. Roberts. If you want home grown fruit trees you can find them at the Rensselaer nursery. Dr. Patton, of Remington, is a breeder of racing horses, and has just sold three colts for very large prices,—upwards of §2,000. for the three, it is stated. Those “new clocks” at Kannal’s are fine, and he sells them cheap. Rem ember, the post-office is the place to buy your school books. Uncle Jeduthun Hopkins and his wife drove up from Dayton last week, and will return to that place to-day or to-morrow. They are thinking strongly of moving to Monticello. FulF stk£ cons ph te Stock of Stoves, Coal and Wood burners, beautiiul designs, and cheaper than ever before known. Look inat N. V. Cleaver’s and see the new patterns. Clark Price, formerly deputy auditor in this county, has lately formed a partnership with Dawson Smith, late of Fowler, and they are practicing law in Clark county Kansas. There was considerable excitement in certain circles Monday, over the news that Felix Lester had quietly bought a ticket and taken one of the night trains for Colorado, Sunday night. It is said that not even his wife was aware of his intended departure, and that he sold all his property before going, and leaves various creditors to lament the fading prospects for the liquidation of their claims. Various opinions are entertained tion of his absence. Some hold regarding the cause for this abrupt departure and the probable durato the opinion that he has only gone to get out of the way of the grand jury', and. some probable indictments for the illegal sale of liquor, having been connected with the Givens saloon for some time; while others believe that he has deserted his family and will not 1 be likely to return. Later. Since the above was | put in type we learn from reliable sources that Lester left aTetterfor his wife informing her that he did not expeqt to return and that she was at liberty to procure a divorce as soon as she pleased. If such is the case, it is evident that he is a kind of man whom the town is well rid of.