Rensselaer Republican, Volume 19, Number 41, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 June 1887 — Locals and Personals. [ARTICLE]

Locals and Personals.

E. N. Hylancl lias sold his little trotting horse, Billy Wonder to 1). C. Bond. Boston ice-cream at Allman’s restaurant. Go and see the new hats and clothing at Ellis A Murray’s. A three-year-old daughter of David W. Mellon, of near Fair Oaks, died Sundaj r , of lung fever. The largest stock of millinery in the county at Hemphill A Hon■au’s. , v The thermometer has been hovering about the 90 degree mark, about all the week. """'Arfine kid slice, worked buttonholes, for $1.75 at Hemphill & Honan’s. County Superintendent Warren went to Indianpolis, yesterday, to attend a state meeting of county superintendents. What boots it if I shoes to buy bargains,” said a delighted customer at Willey A shoe store the other day. Joe Hammond and Swaney Makeever, Jr., left Tuesday, for Poughkeepsie, N. Y., to begin a course in the celebrated business college, at that place. The Chicago Bankrupt Store has arrived with a full line of boots, shoes, millinery, tinware, notions etc., that must and will be sold at astonishingly iow prices for cash. The reported death of Mrs. John Hemphill, in Nebraska, was a mistake,, as was also the report that Samuel Hemphill was dangerously sick. A Grand Donation Party will be held by R. Fendig at his store for the next 15 days. He proposes to donate 1 of his profit to cash buyers, by selling everything 10 per cent, less than anyone else. The L. N. A. a C. road earned the second in May, $39,057, an increase over th earnings of the corresponding week of 1830 of $9, - -753. The road thus far this year shows an increase in earnings erf $157,827. Don’t forget to remember that Ed Parcells has elegant and commodious bath rooms, in his barber chop in the Nowels’ block, and is prepared to accommodate his customers with a hot or cold bath, at all times. ts. Avery Brown, of Elkhart, has verified his claim to being the youngest person who was mustered into the northern army during the late civil war. He was percisely eight years, eleven months and three days old when he entered the service. Rev. Peter Hinds and family will return t'o Jasper county about the 25th of this month, and take up their abode on their Milroy ip. property. They come br.ck for the benefit of their health. The Rev. Peter wisely says that there is no place like Jasper county for health.

Died. —Mrs. Martha E. Olm at her hoipe near Cleveland, Kan. Mrs Olm was born March 16th | 1863, died May Bth, 1887. She was [ a daughter of Joseph and Mary Williams, former residents of Ja3r " 11 1 1 - ■■ ■ per Co. Ind., now of Kingman, Kans. She united with the regu- ! lar Baptist Church five year's ago .-at-BeiiSseiaerj-Intb The people living in the vicinity of Comer’s grove, in Union tp., are preparing to celebrate the com- j ing Fourth of July, and their previous successes in that 'line are a good indication, that they will get tliere in good. shape, this year. They will have speeches by Dr. I. 8.. Washburn, W. Ingram, F. Chilcotrr.and others. An extended list of enteresting features, of various kinds are also being arranged for, including games, songs, clog dancers, music, music &c., and- all to conclude with a grand dance in the evening. No one need fear a dull time who spends the Fourth at Comer’s Grove.

Everything neat and clean at Allman’s restaurant. A fine calf boot for $2.50 at Hemphill & Honan’s. John A. Rolhrock was re-elected school superintendent in White county. It is for the second term. All you can eat for 25 cents at Allman’s rostaurant. Give him a trial. It is good. J. H. Reddick was re-elected school superintendent in Pulaski county. He has had tho office for one term. Slippers, 10 cents a pair, clothes pins 1 ct. per dozen, at the Chicago Bankrupt Store, Leopold’s Baeaar building. Irvin Miller, of Earl Park, Benton - county, committed suicide Monday, by Hanging. He is said to have been drinking heavily for some time, We buy our goods by the carload, and carry away our profits in a vest pocket. The customer gets all the benefits at Willey & Sigler’s. Prof. E. E. Smith, formerly of LaFayette, has recovered the full use of his mental faculties and is acting as travelling agent for a school supply house, in Indianapolis. L. Abbett, M. D. and A. Shatford, of Indianapolis, Dr. A. O. Kellogg, Dr. J. A. Hatch, E. Sell, M. R. Combs and Wm. Cummings, qf Kentland, were all in town Monday, to attend the Siddalls trial, which did not take place. IVe have received for publication a most excellent and interesting obituary sketch of the late Parson Granville Moody, but which owing to its length, we are unable to publish this week, but shall do so at an-early date, probably next week.

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bartoo, of Morgan Park, 111., were in town Monday, on their way home from Remington where they had visited friends. Mr, Bartoo was so well pleased with the country and people about Remington that he will probably buy a farm there, and make it his future home. One J. 8. Willey was arrested in Union tp., Monday, on thejstrength of a telegram from a man in Peoria 111., who claimed to have been a partner of Willey’s in some kind of a show business, and that W illey got away with the cash assets of the firm. No money was found on the prisoner, and aedferding to instructions he was released. The editor, his wife and cousin reached home Monday morning from their visit to Indiana’s most famous natural wonder, ihe Wyondotte cave. We have encountered so much interest among our people regarding this wonderful [natural curiosity that we have determined to give, or at least begin, 1 a somewhat extended description of it, next week.

“John, I fear you are getting reckless.” “How so. father.’’ “You; have had four suits of clothes this j | year and you wore only two last year. What is it? 'A change in fortune ? Making more money ?” “Xo, father, but 'Willey and Sigler are making less money, and sell clothing so much cheaper than the j store I used to trade at that I buy four suits now, for what two used to coak” ■ —-—t ——

The Monoh route is. going to give people along the south half of their line a splendid opportunity to experience-far themselves the ; viriueJlgfchtlini^^ | Lick springsA- grand double ex- ; carman. will be run next Sunday, I June' 19th, from Louisville and j jCrawforflßville. The trains leave . at 7:30 a. m. and Craw- j Ifordsville at 6:30 a. in. The fare ! | for the excursion is at the exjtremely low rates of 82.50 from j Crawfordsville and 1 82.00 from Louisville, for the round trip. Return tickets good for special train of same day or any regular train of Monday, the 20th.

Plow shoes from $1 to $1.75 at Hemphill A Honan’s. Capt. D. D. Redmond, of Hang* ing Grove, has just been granted a pension. A fine hand turned French Kid shoe at SIOO at Hemphill A Honan’s. Cali and examine the light running Triumph Binder sold by, B. F. Ferguson, The Triumph Binder takes the lead. Sold by, B. F. Ferguson. D. S. Willey has so far recovered from his long tussel with the rheumatism as to be able to come down town. The Triumph Binder and new Clipper Mower, sold by B. F. Ferguson are all warranted to give satisfaction or money refunded. Women’s Kid Shoes, silk worked button holes, at $1 per pair, and mens plow shoes, 50 cts. per pair, at the Chicago Bankrupt Store. The G. A. R. post at Mount Ayr will give an ice-cream festival this (Thursday) evening for the benefit of the post. All are cordially invited. “Come where tho roses are sweetest,” is the name of a new song. Willey A Sigler think it should be, come where bargains are cheapest. H. W. Porter was re-elected County Superintendent, of Porter County. On the third ballot the vote was a tie and the auditor gave his casting vote to Porter. This is the latter’s fourth term. Dr. Hatch, of Kentland, was in town Monday, and gave The Republican a plea sant - call. It was the Dr’s, first visit to Rensselaer for 7or 8 years, and he w'as much impressed with the appearance and improvement of the town. The man who has his paper marked “refused” or “uncalled for” when he is delinquent on the.books of the publisher may be an honest man, but we would not leave him alone in a room with a dead man, provided the corpse was accessible and had silver quarters over its eyes.—Valparaiso Messenger. James Bhindler, of Newton . tp., was drawn as a petit juror on the regular panel for the present term of court, but tvas excused, ou his own request, as not understanding the English language with sufficient jeadiness for a juror. ~ Squire A. E. Pierson, of Union tp., was gobbled up by the sheriff, Tuesday, to fill the vacancy.

• The price or coffee, which had advanced more than 100 per centduring the past year, and threatened to reach a still higher notch on account of reported shortness of this year’s crop, has at last taken a turn in the other direction jand declined several points, and I will probably go much lower. This ; year’s crop, it is now stated, will 1 greatly exceed that of last year. Clover is said to be king in Ben- ; ton county. A correspondent of i the Fowled Era says: “It has ! worked a revolution in our system *-ef work, not only adding greatly |to the fertility of tiie soil, but has : also reduced our spring work nearjly one half; as clover raising eni ables us to plant nearly or quite'all of our corn on fall plowing,, it is • -qfaek-ly-put in order and tfreHtoirg pull at spring jrkwing, is done away with.

Hand Amputated.— Tuesday at Fair Oaks, John D. Eldrcd, a train brakeman on the Monon, goF his left hand caught in 'the bumpers, while coupling cars, and it was very badiy mashed and mutila.te.d- Ho came to Rensselaeron the 11:27 A. M. train and went at once to Dr. Bitters’ office, where Drs. Loughridge and Lifters, after examining the extent of the injuries, proceeded to amputate the injured member, at the wrist joint. Eldred lives at Lafayette, where he has a home land a family. He [is about 45 years old.

Gall at the new restaurant- New man, new goods and low prices. Kid shoes for the Kids at Hempi hill A Honans. ■ y ' The second number of The Voice will be' published this week. It will be of its full size, four pages, and an interesting issue. A free museum of 5 and 10 ct. counter goods at the Chicago Bankrupt store, Leopold’s Bazaar building. „ 1 . A set of those fine dishes would make a splendid birthday or wedding present. Call and see them. Laßue Bros. A ball club from Monon is cxpeeted to Come over to play with the Rensselaer Blues, to-morrow afternoon. Ladies Hats. From 5 cents to $3.00, and all the latest styles, at bankrupt prices, at the Chicago Bankrupt Store. Mr. and Mrs. John Mercer, of Wood county, Ohio, and their grand daughter, Miss. Miller, are the guests of Mrs. Mary Kamial. of which lady Mrs. Mercer is a sister. F. B. Learning and Erastus Peau . j cock and wife were in Indianapolis j last week attending the session of | the state grand lodge Knights of, Pythias. Mr. Learning ivas the representative of Rensselaer Lodge Miss Elmira Monnett is attending the commencement exereisesi of De Pamv University, her Alma Mater, at Greencastle, this week.. She expects, while there, to put i the finishing touches upon her fine new painting, the portrait of Dr. Earp, whom she will meet at Greencastle. Porter, Salter A Co., Bankers and Mortgage Brokers, is the title of a firm now doing business in Cincinnati, Grant County, Kansas. The members of the firm are J. C. Porter, Wm. A. Salter and C. H. Fulton, the two last being the active partners. All are well known in Rensselaer and vicinity. The Clerk has issued the followlowing marriage licenses since last reported.

( Norman W. Wiseman, ( Mary Graves, j Amos G0ff........ . .. v ( Fannie Crawford, ) Niles Hanson, | Mary Wood. Mr. Herald, the evangelist, has been meeting with excellent success in his meetings at the Presbyterian church. He will be succeeded by Mr. Nickle, of Chicago, an assisiant in the tabernacle of the great evangelist, £>. L. Moody, in that city. He is, like Mr. Herald, a famous singer. A notable lawn party was given at the residence of J. M. Hopkins across the river, last Tuesday. It was in honor of the birthdays of, three young children, Lawson Meyer, Leonard Rhoades and Zulu Hopkins. 45 children between the ages of 3 and 5 years were present. They had a delightful time. J. C. Porter started for Kansas yesterday, going by way of Greencastle, this state, to visit his son ■Charley., ~ who: isTrow. in....the ..night office of the Monon, at that place. Mr. Porter will go to the new town ! Cincinnati, in Grant county, where i the firm of Porter, Salter & Co. -have, opened a banking and realestate business.

It is now reported that the drive well case recently decided by the Supreme Court, authorizing the collection of a royalty on all drivewells put in previous to ISSS, was : not a test case, but a “straw” case.; and that the case on trial that was ; expected to settle the question, has not yet been decided. Hence it may be well for those receiving tfreeircular letters demanding the immediate payment of the 810 royalty, to investigate a little before paying the amount demanded. — Michigan City Dispatch.

-- ’• —; <f. .»'i •' The boss bread, buns and cakes at" Allman’s new restaurant FergUßon sells fine new faction engines, to threshers, and take their old ones in exchange.