Rensselaer Republican, Volume 19, Number 4, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 September 1886 — County Correspondence. [ARTICLE]

County Correspondence.

WALKER ITEMS. Haying is over at last. Albert Summers is staying out near Rose Lawn. Frank Baker, of- Marion township, spent a few days with us last week. Miss Anna Baker is the guest of her friend, Miss Nora Stockwell, at present, Dr. Stockwell was hurridly called to the bed-side of Mrs. John Waymire, in Jordan tp., last week. He left her much better. Mr. James Picner and Miss Satah Snyder intend to launch their bark on the stormy sea. of matrimony in a few days. There is a great rivalry existing between some of Barkley township’s widowers for the hand of one of Walker’s fair widows. The boys hate been playing sad havoc with the watermelons in this country lately. Three of them made a sneak on John Flemming’s patch a few nights ago, and by the aid of a shot gun one of them was captured, but after a severe reprfmahding, he was released, a sadder and a wiser boy, Mr. John Flemming’s little girl had the ill luck to get one of her toes almost entirely severed by a hatchet in the hands of her little brother. As Dr. Stockwell was not at home, Samuel Stockwell, who possesses a good share of the Dr’s- ability as a surgeon, set the toe in its former place and at last accounts it was doing well. Night Hawk.

ROSE LA’WN ITEMS. More rain than necessary. . Messrs. Castlen & White cut arid shipped about 9000 pounds of beautiful grapes from their small vineyard this month. The immense "dredge that is to drain the black marsh and which has been building, is almost complete, and will commence operation soon, we understand. Our schools began last Monday, with a fair attendance. The larger scholars have not got their fall work done, but will soon commence their studies. Last week we noticed two candidates, Dems, in this Republican stronghold and they ‘ set em up” to one of Jasper county’s good republicans first thing. Mr. S. P. Thompson, M. F. Chilcote and Geo. Robinson, from Jasper, were in town this week. The two first named were attending to some legal business in the north end of Jasper, and we suppose M.r. R. was fixing up his fences, which is in elegant shape so far as we can cl earn. We hope so with all our heart. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Castlen jnd their grand daughter, Miss Daisy Castlen, started for their borne in Ohio Monday morning. KfrTTJaSflen added several peices nf property to his already large possessions here this trip, and intends to made this his permanent home soon. We ave glad to hear it, for it shows that we are not so bad off here as many may think, when Mr. Castlen is buying property and improves it. A low scoundrel called Jesse Holmes, and said to be from Monon attempted to commit a rape on the 8 or 9 ye'ar old daughter of Tim Herron, the section boss of this place, and at whose house he has boarded for the past week. Mr. Herron caught the villian and gave him a beating with his fists, the only weapon at hand, and the brute then escaped. The citizens here are much excited and .if Holmes turns up here he will be rouglily handled. Ex-Jasperite. FROM WHEATFIELD. Again in the field. Why can’t people be contented? In drought they complain, in wet weather they are dissatisfied. The heavy rains of late have greatly impeded the rapid progress of grading on the C. & I. C. railroad. Bummers and tramps have been numerous in the vicinity of Wheatfield the past week and “lager beer”"has been flowing as freely as the pure, cold water of Kansas. Th ' fair at Wheatfield last Saturday was a complete success. Exhibiting some of the fine 4 colts of the comity. Ist premium 810, Wm McNeil; 2nd premium 85, James Davis, of Kankakee tp. S. J. Bentley, manager and pro pri tor of the general supply siori at Wheatfield, will soon be througl with his laborious work here j and will return to Dunnville, when

he also has been running quite A large store. The wet weather and the light cyclone that passed through here last week has done mulch damage to hay instacks. The cyclone toppled the Backs over and the rain penetrated them through and through. 'The school children are asking; well who is going to teaeh our school. Is it Miss-so-and-so? We think it will soon be time tha't they know this and their keen appetite for the school room be appeased. ■ The eastern terminu's of the I. I. & I. railroad is being extended eastward from North Judson, rails were to be laid, commencing Sept. 27th, at No. Judson going east ward. The company desires to have the road completed to Plymouth, Ind., by the coming spring. , The town of Wheatfield was visited Sunday by Mr. J. W. Duvall, of Rensselaer. We understand he was out on a hunt for two burglars who made their escape from the jail in Rensselaer on Friday last. We judge Mr. Duvall is a few minutes late on his search. A Drift.

REMINGTON ITEMS. Mr. and Mrs. Will Broadie are happy over the birth of a new daughter. Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Clark are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Will Shepherd, in Lafayette. Mrs. W. H. Vance is seriously sick at the home of lier mother, Mrs. O. W. Church. Mrs. Bates and her son Glenn, of Rensselaer, spent Sunday witli friends in Remington. Mrs. Patton and Mrs. Lindsey returned home from a visit to Crawfordsville, last Friday. Mrs. E. H. Briggs, who has been seriously sick for the past two weeks, is getting better. Stiller & Goldsberry invoiced their large stock of goods, preparatory to taking in a new partner. Miss Jessie Draper who has been in Rensselaer the past two weeks, returned home on Monday last. - Mrs. Ed Johnson was called to Monticello by the serious and subsequently fatal sickness of a near friend. Mr. and Mrs. John Ford, left for their new home in Rensselaer, last Sunday. Many good wishes follow them. John Ott lost a valuable mare and colt by lightning last week, said loss covered or partially so, by insurance. E. G. Warren and S. Yeoman, were in town Sunday and Monday, in quest of the escaped jail birUs from Rensselaer. Mrs. L. Riley was called to the country last Sunday, by the sudden and serious sickness of her neice, Miss Laura Darrow. Miss Leona Schwerdman, accompanied, by her parents,, is the guest of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. B. McDougle. Titus E. Price, a former Bemingtoman, has been nominated for Uounty Supterintendeiit of schools of Hyde county, Dakota. The town authorities are making further preparations for fighting fire, by putting in a new well at Kirk’s corner. A wise precaution. Homer Lloyd, the bright and interesting sou of Mr. and Mrs. L. F. French, died on Friday evening last, after a sickness of a week’s duration. Miss M. P. Bolles left on Tuesday morning for of labor in Texas. She was accompanied I from hlonticeilo by Miss Columbia ! E. Logan, who is also an earnest I and successful teacher. ! Our citizens are expecting a ' rare treat in the forthcoming lec- ' ture of Hon. D. Owen. The i people composing his constituj ency may well be proud of Mr. . Owen, as his conduct in every way has been beyond all cavil or question. Bemingtonian.

D UNN VILLE NE WS. Two of Mr. Bentley’s children are sick. Mrs, Mass and daughter. of Eugk> ’ wood, are visiting Mrs.‘Christie. Mr. and Mrs. Daneke were vr-iting in Cb|cago last week. Uncle Benjamin Jones has the finest' cabbage in the market this year. Coon and n.ink hunting will be t’ e ! next enterprise on program in ' tee. ’ Mr. Thresher has bought J. M. John- , son’s store and house in i'annville. Mix. t Thresher is an old soldier and deserves the patronage of a ! l our c tizens. 3 Wo understand I. C. Dunti teaches

the south grade school. M. L. Dunn the north grade, this winter. Miss Nuflley has applied for Vahpatton’s school. K.fc.

UNION ITEMS. People complain. Of too much rain. Heavy frost last night, which make us realize. “The meloncfioly days have come. The saddest of the year.” Mr. Ephream Sayers and son have gone to Chicago with two ear loads of fat steers. ,We wish them a good, market. The men that bad contracts on the new railroad Lave finished their jobs except Mr. Alter. The recent rains caused his delay. The health in Union is good at the present. We know of no one, either in town or country, down with any disease. Rev. Miller- preached at the Harrington school house last Sunday. Elder Pierson was present and made some appropriate remarks. Lizzie Cover, of Newton, visited the home of her parents last week, and made glad the heart of her mother by some very fine presents. . —; Our.clothing from the east has arrived and is open for inspection. Ralph Fendig.

A fine line of notions j ust received at Ralph Fendig’s, which will be sold very cheap. “A thing of beauty is a’joy forever.” What is more beautiful than those Chicago Cottage Organs R. P. Benjamin has? Call at Hardman’s and examine them. Farmers don’t need to haul their grain through Rensselaer now to other stations. B. F. Ferguson has begun to buy, a'nd wheat goes to 70 cts. per bushel and oats to 25 cts. per bushel. Remember to bring your grain to steam elevator, near depot. If you need anything in tfie line of Men’s, Boy’s and Youth’s clothing, and will call at Leopold’s you will find a stock that will make your heart glad to look at, and selling at prices to suit your purse. The largest .lot of overcoats ever shown at’-'any one store in this town, can now be see n at A. Leopold’s. They must be sold, as he needs the money to complete the new corner building. Look to your interest. I will sell lumber of a superior quality and just as cheap as you can buy ; in the county. Am just as near headquarters as any dealer in the county, notwithstanding reports to the contrary. Let me figure with you before you buy. R. P. Benjamin. :— Stamping Done.—The Misses Hopkinsy in Mrs* J. M. Hopkins’ millinery store, have a full stamp ing outfit, and are prepared to do all kinds of stamping, on short notice. They have had many years of experience, and guarantee satisfactory work, whether on felt, satin, velvet, plush, or any other material ever used for the purpose. We are happy to accommodate our customers, but we wish each and all to remember that goodh have to be paid for. W’illey & Sigler. AVilley & Sigler are still in the ler d with bargains in Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Carpeting Ac. Willey & Sigler. “Her features are uot regular, yet what an attractive, face 'she has!” It is her beautiful hair. Once it- was thin, grayishran<l fading, A few totlkia o£ Parker’s--Bair Balsam, wrought tiansloriuabon. It will do as much for anybody ■—»• » ■— Wait for a grand display of Hats end Bonnets at Hemphill & Honan’s before, you buy.

Buck skin, hog skin, dog skin and kid gloves and mitts; a big lot of them at Hemphill & Honan s. Miss Alma Frohue is an expert trimmer, the only city trimmer in the town. - Come and see her work and learn our prices, Hemphill & Hona-.. —-- - - -- Every person who now buys goads at N. Warner & Son's,■*a®4pays cash, gets one chance to draw a beautiful,- >'10 breed,t loading shot-gun, tor every dollar paid them. Farmers fetch in -the whole ■ family.-’ and get; them shod id I ; anSun J, is pays ro trade with I '■ giving big bargains ow