Rensselaer Republican, Volume 18, Number 17, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 December 1885 — Marriage Licenses. [ARTICLE]

Marriage Licenses.

Since last reported the Circuit Clei'k.has issued licenses authoriz- 1 ing the marriage of the following named couples:. \ Leendrt Max, ’( Girtie Abb ring. { ,lohn Goll, j Matilda Shultz, „ ( John R. Hardesty j I Etta M. Massey. The elegant and attractive lady who takes the part of Maysel, in the play of Montezuma, with such consummate skill and grace, is a native of Rensselaer, and here resided during the - earlier years of her life. Her husband, R. E. French, is not Only the author of the play, but the leading actor in its presentation. He is a man of splendid physical presence; and an excellent actor; ancLin the, play above mentioned a very ideal Montezuma. The company went from this place to Terre Haqfe, where they had an engagement for several perfcimnncei J .

Harvey J. Dexter, the gentlemanly and popular proprietor of tile Post-office store, and Miss Mary J. Cox, an esteemed teacher in the Rensselaer schools, were married at the home of the bride’s parents, at Plainfield, near Indianapolis, yesterday (Wednesday ) at 1 o’clock p. m. The’ Happy couple will return to Rensselaer Friday or Saturday, and take up their residence witli Mrs. S. E. Yeoman, at the Sheriff’s residence. Ex-Circuit Clerk, C. H. Price, now of Highmore, Dak., was in town Friday and Saturday, and left oh the latter day, for his western home. He reports that his tpwn, Highmore, which suffered so severely from the cyclone last summer, is now rebuilt, in a better manner than before the storm. Mr. Price now holds the office of Prosecuting Attorney for the large judicial circuit of which his county forms a part. •

The Rev. D. Handley, of the M. E. church, has undertaken the very commendable duty of organizing what is called the Spare Minute Reading Circle; as arranged and recommended by the- well known Chatauqua Literary and Scientific Circle. If any of our readers wish to obtain a large amount of interesting and very instructive reading, for a very little money, we advise them to confer with Mr. Handley. Dr. Low Dow, a veritable, long tailed China-man, lectured to very slim audiences, at the Court house j Monday and Tuesday evenings, j He is quite intelligent, and gave • many interesting facts in regard j to the every day manners and cus- j toms of his countrymen. He also ; gave his audience some perfor man- j ces up op Chinese fiddle, guitar, and banjo. The guitar and banjo i were tolerable but the music of the ; fiddle was a most execrable screech.!

The Republican is glad to be j able to, explain the facts in regard l to the renting of a house to Josh Jones., mentioned last iveek, in a manner which Avill reflect no blame upon Mr. Makeever. The house, as Mr. Makeever assures'us, wag rented to Josh and his sons, for a fuAv Aveeks only and Avith the express stipulation that the females of the tribe Avere to remain away from town, and not to occupy the house,-under any circumstances.

Excursion Rates. -Ticket agents on the L. N. A. & C. By., are authorized to sell excursion tickets to all stations on the line on December 31st 1885, and January Ist 188(i, at regular Excursion Tariff rates, which amount to -about tivo thirds regular fare. All excursion tickets are good till January- 2ud, inclusiA'e. No excursion rates for adults will be made for less than 40 cents, and none for children at less than 20 cents. -*

There are few things which so much discredits a theatrical audi-1 ence as pertnitting ignorant bump- j kins to make what they imagine to be witty remarks, during strong or affecting passages of the play. The clown who called out “die, t, die,” during the poisoning scene/ in Montezuma, last Thursday night, ought to have been incontihen tally fired down stairs; and if ‘ a/similar occurence had taken, placedn the cheapest gallery of a first class city theater, that is just | what would have happemkl-lp the j offender. Rensselaer audiences j are, on the whole, remarkably well cultivated and v ell behaved people, it is a pity that they should be disgraced aDd offended | by such actions %s that above mentioned. New Stock, good goods. Reasonable prices at the Chicago Grocery, Makeever building, Lb. F, Priest proprietor, /• - v ■■ ■/.

The Jones women, Pet and daughter Mary, came back to- this place on the evening train of last Thursday. Pet was “biling drunk.’ On Friday S- P- Thompson, Mary’s bondsman, surrendered her to the Sheriff, and she was again locked up in jail. The Jones then collected SIOO, due on their house, lately sold, deposited the same with the county clerk as security for Mary’s appearance, and the two wretched creatures again departed. It is not thought likely that the girl will return 'to stand trial, as the chances are too good for a term in the house of correction.

The Japanese Tea, given' by the ladies of the Presbyterian church, at the Opera House, on Christmas night, was well patronized, and a unique and entertaining affair withal. The attendants were dressed in picturesque Japanese costumes; and, arranged upon and above 'a rectangular table were a vast number of Japanese curios and works of art, of various kinds, which had been rented in Chicago, for the occasion. Above the table spread out the magnificent dimensions of a vast, and gaudily colored Japanese umbrella. Refreshments we re served wrapped in a Japanese paper napkin, and the tea in small Japanese cups and saucers. Each guest was at liberty to retain his cup and: saucer, as souvenirs of the occasion. Financially, the affair was also a success, and netted a handsome sum of money.

The character of the play of Montezuma, performed at the Opera House, last Thursday evening, and the excellence of the com-, pany which presented it, fully justified all that was previously said in their favor, and met the most sanguine expectations of everyone who attended the performance. The play is intensely dramatic in its character, and of the most thrilling interest throughout. The company is first class in every respect, and not a poor actor .among therm In-if act it can probably be truthfully saidthat this is, by far, the most able theatrical company that ever visited the toAvn; and that it Avas only through an unusual combination of circumstances that they ever came to exhibit in a town the size of Rensselaer. The company Avas obliged to abridge the play considerably, ami leave out one or two of the most interesting scenes, for the reason that some of their stage scenery Avas too 1 rge to be taken* up the Opera -House stairs, and other parts too tall to be used on the stage. The audience was quite large. '*