Rensselaer Republican, Volume 18, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 July 1886 — County Correspondence. [ARTICLE]

County Correspondence.

REM ING TON J TEMS. "r Thehe never was a more beautiful s]sriii£ and summer thaitijris has been! The prairie looks “fike the garden of the Lord.” Mr. Will Drake, of Kentland, gives evidence that although he may like all nationalities he prefers the French. -Miss Anna Parker left on Monday to attend the Kentucky State Teachers convention which meets; at Louisville. A team belonging to Scott Russell became frightened at some object last Saturday and started away at a mad rate. The wagon was badly damaged. Dr. and Mrs. S. C. Maxwell entertained a large company -offriends last Saturday afternoon and evening in honor of their sister, Miss Anna Parker. After a delightful supper served in Mrs. Maxwell’s inimitable style, the guests were treated to a creditable display of fire-works by the patriotic doctor.

A little child of Nathaniel Campbell’s had the misfortune to fall and break its arm last Sunday. The extent of the injury was not known until early Monday morning when a messenger was dispatched post haste for a surgeon. Dr. Reigle set the arm and at last account’s the little sufferer was doing well. Another “surprise wedding” took place last Saturday in the capital of the county. The high contracting parties were T. J. Turpin and Miss Belle Nearhoof. Both parties are well known Bnd have the best wishes of hosts of friends. It was a complete surprise, not even the immediate friends of the happy couple being aware of the contemplated union until its consummation last Saturday. Remingtonian.

WALKER ITEMS. Harvesting in full blast. "What will be the name of our new town? Mr. Merrill Tyler and wife; of DeMotte, and Mr. Tom Sayers and wife, of Union, attended meeting here'on Sunday. We feel good over the prospect of our railroad and will haye a fine place for a town. There is a good opening for a lively merchant; the first man will be the best one’ as mostly is the case. Fred Mieser is putting up a fine residence with the help of our mechanical friend and good pitizen, Wm Kennedy. Mr. Mieser, like Mr. Kennedy is. very particular to have all joints correct. The building will be a, credit to those that put it up as well as to the county. The 3rd of July was spent here in happiness. The people of this place met at Hogan school house, in Hilshers Grove and had a fine time, in dancing and other sports; fire-works in first class style, and splendid music by Prof. Hastebinks band. We Germans enjoy 4th of July as well as you Yanks; why shouldn’t we? We are all Americans. Walker sends her voice to Goodland in the person of the Hon. Wm Myers to support our true republican, Hon- St P. Thompson. W alker will support the ticket as it is, and there will be one more new Republican for Walker. On June Ist Mr. Hilsher became a citizen and Hilsher Jr., will before election. O’Connor says that the Germans and Irish can carry any point, if just, and the coming point is just, and will be carried. We had a basket meeting at Hogan schopl house, July 4th; and asthe 4th dame ori the 3rd, the people were tired and sleepy, so the attendance was small. But Elder Shortridge believes in the good book where it says where 2 or 3 have gathered together in my naffie, then I will be also Altogether the congregation'was small. The Elder described Davids throne with all its grandur and he is well able to do so, but he, like Beecher, quits after’ a long discourse and leaves us hungry for more. As a Historian he has no rival. As a preacher few are his equals. As a citizen there is no better, and we feel proud to think that Jasper county produces such a man. Walkerite.

Fine Shoes a specialty at Hemphill & Honan’s. . Wall paper at Kannal’s cheap store. Baby shoes a specialty at Hemphill & Honan’s. New trimmer from Indianapolis at Mrs. J. M. Hopfens’ Millinery Rooms.