Rensselaer Republican, Volume 19, Number 28, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 March 1887 — County Correspondencs. [ARTICLE]

County Correspondencs.

, FROM TEFFT. Mr. Fealer, the father of Mrs. J. E. Bums is visiting heie. Mrs. Henry Small is reported no better. . Mr. John Nioeum has moved back where he came from. Hon. I. D. Dunn is at, home. His son George is also at home. Bee Jones is at home battling with the mumps. Mitt White has returned home. He will remain during the summer. A. Way has returned from the East. He says New York City was covered with snow. Au organized party of men last evening went out coon hunting. Their hunt was a successful one. Mr. Noble, the former teacher was employed by trustee White and finished the term of the South Grade school. Misses Fannie and Allie Bently entertained a party of young folks with vocal”and instrumental music last Friday eventng' Bell Chestnut. . FROM WIIEA TIIELD. Business of the town is on an increase. Schools of this township will close in a few weeks. Mr. Cason’s family have removed into their new building. Hon. L D. Dunn passed through this place Saturday on his way home from Indianapolis. The sand train and steam shovel are at work on the C. & I. C. road between the river and Wheatfield. Teachers’ Institute to be held at the Wheatfield school house on Saturday, March 19. An examination will be held at the'Wheatfield school house, Saturday, April 2. The Center folk still holds forth | at the Center school house every two weeks, displaying their oratorical poweis aud literary'appreciation. Uncle James Graham was surprised Friday by an unusual number of visitors, composed of rela- 1 tives- and friends. But when he realized that day tvas his birthday, the shock was somewhat lessened, j The new* post-office at Hogan, l called Niman, is to be supplied with mail matter from Wheatfield. The mail is to be carried on Tuesdays and Saturdays of each week. Mr. Marshall is the party chosen to make these bi-weekly trips. Wm Cason leaves this place Tuesday next, on his way to Kansas, where he contemplates making his future home. His many friends wish him abundant success in the west, and Lope this change of climate may better his health, and fit him for the manual toil of life. Adrift. REMINO TON ITEMS. Dr. M. W. Reigie Lias been quite sick for several days. Cobo Long, the veteran cordwainer, is laid up for repairs. Rev. J. M. Belding, of Pullman! 111., spent two days in Remington. Opal, the handsome little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Goldsberry, fell from a chair last Saturday and broke her left arm. Mr. Guy, an aged citizen, died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. J ohn Blaze, in this place on the 6th inst.

Miss Ddra Morris is so far recovered as-to be able to come to town again. She has been confined to the house since the holidays. Rev. E. B. Woodson spent part of last week at Battle Ground, returning on Thursday evening. He reports splendid progress in the good work going cn there. ♦ • The ladies of the Christian church gave an entertainment last evening, to be be followed by one by the Presbyterian ladies tonight. T. R. Mellison, a travelling salesman, occupied, the pulpit of the M. E. church last Sunday evening, and delivered an interesting address; but his chief forte is music. Hon, F. C. Price, of Ashland. Kan., made a-brief visit with parents and friends last week. The Kansas papers speak iu highly complimentary terms of the ‘‘rising young statesman.” ' The beautiful drama, “Enoch Arden*’’ was played to a crowded house last Friday evening. The actors seemed to enter heartily into the spirit of their respective parts and carried the audience with them. Owing to the large number present it was impossible to give all of them seats near the

stage, and those in the remote parts of the hall had difficulty in hearing what was said. With that exception everything passed off pleasantly, The library fund is richer by ss4 thanks to the entertainment.

REMINGTONIAN.