Rensselaer Republican, Volume 19, Number 4, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 September 1886 — A Reception to General Van Rensselaer. [ARTICLE]

A Reception to General Van Rensselaer.

Dr. H. D. flattery, the demdcmtic candidate for congress, was in town last week getting in politieal work after his peculiar style. The doctor is a slick talker and gives ample evidence of great talents in the way of what is popularly called blarney, taffy, soft-soap Ac. We do not know that he attempted any of that altogether too democratic style of electioneering he is credited with at Crown Point and Hammond; but we must fain admit, and that too without any unkind intentions, that the Doctor’s general style, as well as personal appearance was to our mind very strongly sug- . gestive of the fact that he is probably “that kind of a man." e ■*— Messrs. Castlen & White raised and sold on a vineyard of only two acres in extent, on the “sandridges” at Rose Lawn, between 8000 and 9000 pounds of the largest and finest grapes ever seen in this locality. This remarkable success suggests the possibility of great wealth yet to be realized in the sandy and swampy regions of Northern Jasper and Newton counties. Mr. Castlen is a man of experience and sound judgment and he is enthusiastic over the future prospects of that part of the country, in the way of wealth from fruits and vegetables. He has gone back to his present home at New Richmond, Ohio, near Cincinnati, and intends to endeavor to enlist some of the moneyed men of his (acquaintance in a project for some big canning establishments at Rose Lawn.

The ladies of the Literary Society gave a reception to Gen. Van Rensselaer at the residence of the Hon. R. 8. Dwiggins, the evening of the 22nd inst The ladies made the occasion a grand success, not only as a social feature, but also in the way of declicious refreshments. Many of our leading citizens took this opportunity of paying their respects to the venerable General, whose sociability and vivacity made him the center of attraction during the evening. - The parlors were beautifully decorated with floral ornaments. One design especially attracted much attention: on a bed of white verbenas were the letters L. L (Literary Society) in scarlet balsams. The many curious specimens of shells and fossils collected by Mr, and Mrs. Dwigginsiu their southern travels, also came in for a share of admiration. Altogether we passed a most enjoyable evening and one long to be remembered. r Guest.