Rensselaer Republican, Volume 18, Number 29, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 March 1886 — NEWS AND PERSONALS. [ARTICLE]

NEWS AND PERSONALS.

“Under the Gas Light.” . Don’t fail to see Mrs. Jarley. “Under the Gas Light,” at the Opera House to-night. An excellent supper at the Dickens. A full line of school bats at Hemphill & Honan’s. Madam Jarley, with he inimit-. able wax figures, will be present at the Dickens. Sirs. Carrie Phelps, leading milliner, at Hemphill & Honan’s April Ist. No old stock at N. Fendig’s, all new, and when you call you will find them very moderate in price. Noble J. is once more a resident of Rensselaer. He will receive a a right hearty welcome all around., i A court scene and Sir. Buzzfuz’ greatest speech against Mr. Pickwick, ami for Mrs- Bardell, at the Dickens. A full line of mens’, youths’ and boys’ clothing, just received at Nate Fendigs’, something new, patent extension clothing. Call and see. .. . >UN > Don’t use the old style, of whitewash, that will crock and off, but- use a better substance, Alabastine. For sale at F. B. Meyer’s drug store. It is understood that Capt. R. W. Marshall, of the Jasper county bar, will be a candidate for the office of Prosecuting Attorney, for this judicial circuit. A Cigar Factory.—Jos. A.. Anderson, late of Royal Center. Ind,, Ws re?*»t£d at room,v<ip-stairs in Makeover’s old brick building • >» .. .. . . and intend to transfer his cigar manufactory to this place. The Chicago Tribune company have reduced the price of the daily Tribune to three cents. It is altogetherprobable that the Timer, Inter-Oeean and Journal will have to follow the example. The banking firm of A. McCoy & T. Thompson, will cease to exist, by limitation, on April Ist, Thomas Thompson retiring from the firm. His place in the firm will be taken by Louis Uollingsworth, we understand. Mr. A. W. Cleveland, member of the Town Council from the 4th ward, intends to remove to his Milroy township farm about the first of April. This will necessitate the election of another councilman, to take Mr. ClevelancTsi’ I place.

"Ladies, we have secured a first class milliner for the coming season of 1886,, Mrs. Carrie Plelps, of Chicago, who is a first class artist. Come and examine, goods and work before purchasing elsewhere. Hempbill & Honan. Don’t fail to see Mark Tapley, Silas Wegg (with a wooden leg,) Betsy Trotwood, Sam Miller, Old Quilp, David Copperfield, and 50 other characters, selected from -Charles-Dickers:Works, at the Dickens. ' ? Mr. Frank Hall, rtn old and well known resident of the southern part of Union township, died at his home, last Friday, of diabetes, after a long and painful illness. He was about 55 Wears old, and leaves a widow and several grown up children. A letter addressed to the “Hon. T. A. Hendricks, Washington, D. C.” has just been returned to the writer ; t the Rensselaer post-of-fice. Some moss-back Bourbon who has not yet be rd of Mr. Hendricks’ death, is evidently asking the bitter to kelp him into a putd- fUcei

Only 10 cents to go to the Dickens. Oranges, candies, bananas, cakes &c., at the Dickens. Carpets at wholesale prices, at Hemphill & Honante. Call and see. Remember the Dickens,, nexb Monday night at the Opera House. Buy your Tobacco of J. W.. King and get a Hatchet with every pound plug. Lace in Linen Torchon only 5 Cents per yd. Hose only 7; cents per pair. Hemphill & Honan. Did you see those handsome Swiss embroideries and so cheap. Hemphill & Honan. New clothing store, new stock of and shoes. Nathan Fendig, proprietor. Miss Ella Dwiggins returned to her school in Oxford, last Friday, after a week’s illness with an exceedingly sore throat. - -Jiist-TKcetved; * st - Fendig*s,' complete stock of clothing from the east, West styles, and well made. 0. M. Daugherty, teacher at Prone Grove, Porter county, is home on a vacation, caused by the prevalence of whooping cough in his district. Mothers, you can get the nicest little suits, for your children from 4 years old, up, at Ralph I endig’s, cheap and excellently well made. Call and see them. Thom as & Barton, has betaken himself back to the wilds of Newton county, and will resume the honorable occupation of tilling the soil. *16,000 envelopes, of kill colors, sizes and styles; and all other printing material in proportion, at The Republican job printing of-,, fice. Good work at low prices guaranteed. . ■ ' - ■ Mrs. Henry Smith, a part owner in the store of A. Leopold & Co. late of Monon, has followed the store to this place and now occupies the Alien Catt tenant house, on south Division street. r - Isaac Porter lately moved in Mr. Kannai’s house, at the south end of River street, (the old Scott house,) and J. C. Hodshire has moved into, the house just vacated by Mr.'Porter, opposite the coal-oil well. A Big Bond. —N. S. Bates, the newly appointed postmaster, has filled out and forwarded his official bond to Washington. It is in property to the amount of 5136000, by the sworn,statement of the signers. Van Vcorst buys for cash, and also selfs- for cash, by the first method he saves a large percentage which he gives to his customers. It you will call he will convince you that, for cash you can save 40 per cent upon all hardware. Complete stock, low prices, best goods. Call.

The libel suit of Dahling, the Brookston saloon keeper, against C. C. French, editor of the Brookston Reporter, was tried in Monticello, week before last, before Judge P. H. Ward, of this judicial circuit. The words upon which the alleged libel was based, ’ were published in French’s paper in • November last, on the day followf ._. ... ■ . ,•••-•• _ • ~ ; ——■. , ing Thanksgiving day. They were ’these: “Henry Dahling’s saloon did not lack for in m ates y<-sterd. • y • who went in at- the back door.” i Dialing claimed th it th“se words, 'in efiecr f e'harge.Hiim with seiliig iliqnur on Thanksgiving d_iy, but Ahe courtdlekl that the words need Dot necessarily bear that eonstruction, and decided i» favor of Ir.mch.

Only 25 cents Jbr a grand supper at the Dickers. J i The thickens, a grand social and entertainment. Bo sure to see the various characters to be. represented at the Dickens. Mrs. H. J. Dexter, the teacher, is sick,, this week, and her place in the se&ool is filled by Miss Ella Ryan. J The-dnath of Daniel D. Dale, the attorney of Monticello, was tin- i snlt of an attack of hemor rhage cf the lungs. The candidates in Marie® township axe Jasper Keriton for Trustee and Chas. Crockett for Assessor. E.T. Honan ha&come back from Chicago, and moved for bigger business by buying T. J. Farden’s stock of boots and shoes. Lawyer Saunderson,, of Kentin town Monday and Tuesday, looking after the divorce case of Raymond vs. Raymond. Mfs. C. B. Steward, after being confined to her bed for about a week, from the effects of a severe cold, is getting about again. “John f Woren” is the style in which a certain democratic candidate for trustee, in an out township, addresses a letter to Mr. J. F. Vfarren, the deputy auditor. The Rev. W. H. Sayler and wife left for LaSalle county, Ills., yesterday. Mr. Sayler ws’ill have charge of a congregation at Troy Grove, in the above county. " J. M. Hopkins’ across the river, began the work Moffday of rebuilding and enlarging his house. He meting it two stories, high..and, otherwise greatly improving it. Johnny Green, law student with Judge E. P, Hammond, w’as 21 years old last Saturday, and the day was celebrated by his admission to the bar ot Jasper county, and he is now a full fledged lawyer.

Joe Belleisle, the much wanted witness in the Stitz case, and who was reported to be in Nebraska, is skulking in Benton county and was subpoened to be present at the trial, but did not come. He was sent for with a bench warrant later, but could not" be found. >~ Isaac S. Stewart, attorney at law, from Washington City, D. C. formerly of Rushville, this state, came into town Tuesday night, looking up his old friends, and after some lands he owns in the northern part of the county. A very distressing occurrence happened near Remington, last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. John O’Maley left that town to go to their home; about six miles distant. Thgy had with them their young infant, and to shield it from the cold, they wrapped it up so closely that when they came to remove the wrappings they found the child had smothered to death.

" The Nora Lytton Dramatic Co., ! was greeted by a good audience last evening upon their first appearance here. The play presented was' "The Wife,” a 1 strong emotional play. Miss Lytlon, a* "Nellie Armsroyd,” carried i the audience with her, showing herself to be an artist of great emotional power—especially was her acting fine in the last act, which calls for power ihhd intent : sity The costumes worn by. Miss. ;L\ tion arc elegant a.al her support’ iisgiKxt Taken altogether we do j not Blink it -i-as ever b'.m cxi-elleH in this city. We advise ohr readers to secure their seals early, as this company is one that can lionmended. —Hoopee-f' •t u (IL* ) ! i

? ’-'-J. """"'"..J! ’"J in wiyu n■. Only 25 cents for a royal supper nt the Distorts. The condition of Dn B Y. Martin is still very critical. The Dickens, at the Opera House, March 29th. Supper at the Dickens will be ready at fio’clock and last till 8. Mr. and Mrs. Zimri Dwiggins returned to their home at Oxford, last Friday. Miss Bertha G. Crouse,, who was visiting Mrs. Belle Kerr, returned home to Lafayette Monday. The Nora Lytton theatrical company appeared at. the Opera House, Tuesday evening, iai #®- piay of “Only a Miner’s Wife.” They had been but insufficiently advertised, and~the audience wttjr very small. Last evening they gave the filay “Kathleen,” followed by a farce. The good reports of those present Tuesday night had the effect to bling out an excellent, house. To-night they will giver the popular city play, “Under the’ Gas Light.” There is no question but that: thifc is one of (he best companies that has visited Rensselaer for ft long time, and we can conscientously commend the performance of to-night to the liberal patronage of our people.