Rensselaer Republican, Volume 21, Number 24, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 February 1889 — Page 1

THE RENSSELAER REPUBLICAN.

VOL. XXI.

Locals and Personals.

The thermometer indicated a zero temperature again, Tuesday morning. Lo ok at the Economy Store Co’s., adv. 1 Something new. Men’s arctics only $1 at Hemphill & Honan's. Still the Clothing sale goes on at the Economy Store. The Monon Route people have, as a matter of course, appealed the Jas. Rush case to the Supreme Court. Buy a cloak now at less than one third what you will pay next fall. Economy Store Co. Gloves, winter caps, underwear and yams at cost at Hemphill & Honan’s. Mrs. A. Leopold is suffering greatly from an attack of erysipelas, in her hand. Charley Porter, the telegrapher, went to Lafayette Monday night to begin working for the Monon, in the Lafayette office. See the great Davis, the Monarch of Conjurers in his wonderfnl feats of magic, at the Opera House, next Saturday evening. This is Saint Foolentine’s Day. The saint is an old fraud, and would do well to hunt the hole of the Ground Hog and crawl into it and stay there. Mrs. N. S. Bates returned Saturday from a visit to her father, Rev. Geo. Havens, and other relatives, at Ladoga, this state. Her sister, Miss Alice Haven, accompanied her home and is still with her. At the Presbyterian church the evangelist, Rev. 11. H. Wells, still preaches nightly to large and attentive congregations. He will remain at least for another week. The membership of the church still continues to increase in numbers. The law in New York State directing that the death penalty be inflicted through the medium of electricty is thought so well of that similar laws have been introduced in the legislatures of Ohio and Illinois. There has been no execution in New York since the law went in force.

Capt. Jas. A. Burnham, of Rensselaer and 0. P. Taber and O. B. McIntire of Remington, are among those whose names are drawn in a special venire, to try criminal cases, chiefly offenders against the election laws, in the United States District Court, at Indianapolis. The venire is called for next Monday, the 18th inst. Deputy U. S. Marshal Ward arrived in Fowler last Monday and arrested several parties who had been indicted by the Federal grand jury for violation of the election law at the late election, among the number being 0. C. Brockway and son C. A. Brockway, Nick Jieger and John Knapp. All gave the required bond—Fowler Review. A Judge Hammond went oyer to Monticello Monday, as counsel in the important case of Turpies vs. Lowp. He is attorney for Lowe. The case has been through the Supreme Court once and been reversed and sent back for retrial. The amount involved is very large. The case was riot tried however, a change of Venue being taken to Cass county’. ' The sale of delinquent tax lands went off very briskly’ last Monday morning. Nearly all that was advertised that had not been paid up, was sold. In fact' the sale is the nearest a perfect clean-up in the memory of the oldest inhabitant. Only 4 or 5 delinquencies remain to be carried over. At least two thirds of the delinquents paid up before sale day. & The Louisville, New Albany <fc Chicago and most of the other roads running out of Chicago made more than usual preparations in the early part of the winter to move trains promptly, t nb matter how deep the snow came. All the better class of engines of the L., N. A. & C. were equipped with plows at several thoustand dollars expense, and there has not been show enough as yet to require a broom to move it from the tracks. Thus far the winter has been the mildest and most free from blizzards of any winter in the last twelve years.—lndianapolis Journal. ... 'For furniture go to Nowels & Son.

RENSSELAER, JASPER COUNTY, INDIANA, THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 14,1880.

Mr s. W. T. Perkins is suffering with an attack of erysipelas. Men’s arctics only 11 at Hemphill & Honan’s. Springs, mattrasses, wire cots and canvass cots at Nowels <fc Son. Uncle Jimmy Grant is recovering ,from a bard sickness with the erysipelas. r Gloves, winter caps, underwear and yarns at cost at Hemphill & Ho nan’s. Some very' fancy Poland Chinas, of both sexes, for sale at Os Ritchey’s, four miles south of Rensselaer. 22-7 t G. K- Hollingsworth got home last Saturday, after several months stay in Mexico, which he found enjoyable and beneficial. Don’t miss the wonderful open air exhibition, previous to the still more wonderful exhibition inside, at the Opera House, Saturday evening. Capt. Bumham is now in regular charge of D. S. Makeever. He is an experienced and very skilful nurse. His patient is no better. E. A. Bartoo, of Remington, had an addition to his town recorded last week, under the name of Bartoo’s Addition. The two new streets in the additon, are named respectively' Harrison and Morton streets. Alfred .Thompson went to Alabama last week,dn company with O. B. McIntire and D. M. Nelson and several others, of Remington. We understand they are looking over the prospect with a view to possible investments. Noble J. York, of Monon, was circulating among his many Rensselaer friends, Monday. Noble, by-the-way is a prominent candidate for the position of post-mastdr at MonOn, and likely to get there, we judge by the indications.

Mrs. Phebe Robertson of near Lawrcncburg and Mrs. Lucinda Evans of Indianapolis, mother and aunt, respectively, Of Mrs. J. W. Douthit, are by the bedside of the latter. Her condition, we regret to say, does not show any signs of provementThe pension department has estab fished an examining board for the convenience of ex-soldiers in the counties of Benton, Newton and Jasper. The board is composed of DrsDidlake, of Monticello; Hatch of Kentland, and Patton, of Remington. The megtings of the board to be held at Remington. • The Halstead brothers, D. L. and Sanford, are for the present located on the Cour D’Alene Indian reservation, in Washington Territory, The Republican ~ goes to them to the town of Tekoa, which is only a matter of 25 miles from their location — not a very great distance in that country. Monticello Herald: The splendid crayon portrait of our former townsman, Jas. W. McEwen, now on exhibition in the post office, is the handiwork of his daughter, Miss Frankie McEwen, who is here taking orders for work in that line. The specimen above mentioned is a very creditable piece of work and shows Miss Frankie to be an artist of much promise. •

The school Board is contemplating the purchase of a GOO pound bell, to take the place of the ancient and unmelodidus cast-iron kettle, which now usurps the name and functions of a bell, in the bell tower, on the public school building. It is probable that the new school bell and the proposed fire bell will be bought together, with the view of securing somewhat' better terrhs for both. The earth has been bored into the semblance of a pepper box, in the vicinity of Francesville, according to a summary in the New Era of the borings there. In all four companies have operated thereabouts and have drilled nine wells. One of these yielded lubricating oil of excellent quality, but it was ruined by shooting... Of the other eight, six are failures and two yield gas in greater or less degree. If you want a nice parlor suit leave your order with Nowels <fc >Son. Women’s arctics 85 cts and $1 at Hemphill <fc Honan’s.

Men’s arctics only $1 at Hemphill & Honan’s. Everybody goes to Nowels & Son for furniture. M. F. Chilcote went to Indianapolis, Tuesday, to take depositions in a law case. Elder D. T. Halstead will preach in the Christian Church on Sunday morning next, at 10:80 o’clock. Subject: “The Inspiration of the Bible.” Albion Miller had contemplated going to Nebraska, this week, but was taken sick with a fever, and, of course, prevented. Jas. Spencer, of White county, is still figuring on starting a paper at Monon, to succeed the defunct Leader. He was in town Tuesday night, investigating the material of the more defunct Rensselaer Democrat. I “Ten nights in a Bar Room” a chestnut of about as ancient vintage as “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was given in the Opera House Tuesday evening, by the Lester Frankliti combination. It is a pretty fair company and drew a pretty fair house. There is a shrewd suspicion in the minds of many that Dr. Horton, the dentist, is cherishing matrimonial intentions, in the remote recesses of his cerebrum. As evidence of this fact, it is observed that he has been furnishing in handsome style the large room adjoining his dental office. McCoy and Kenton’s big sale near Marlborough comes off tomorrow. A whole beef and large quantities of other meats, making 600 pounds in all, is being roasted to-day, for the o ccasion and bread and coffee will be furnished in proportion. Mr. McCoy never,, does anything of that kind by halves.

Some of our exchanges are mentioning, in an uncomplimentary’ manner, the fact that a school teacher in Allen township, Miami county, left his school in charge of one of the big girls, while he went to see a prize fight. He was probably looking for pointers in methods of managing his big boy scholars. Mr. Mark H. Yeoman and Miss Aurilla Warren were married at noon, last Sunday, at the home of the bride’s father Squire J< W. Warren, in Newton township. Rev. B. F. Ferguson performed the ceremony. A considerable number of invited guests were present, who enjoyed a very pleasant time. Mr. and Mrs. Yeoman will reside on the groom’s place in Barkley’ township. James Donnelly has become a resident of Rensselaer, having moved into the house on Main street, lately bought by him. Ed. Smith, the former tenant of the house, has rebuilt Smith & Son’s carpenter shop into a residence, ajid now occupies the same. Mr. Donnelly has rented his farm, north of town, to Isaac Parker, lately’ tenant of Miss Almira Mpnnett’sfarm, just east of town. The Kentland Gazette says that the Commissioners of Newton and Lake counties have agreed to jointly

construct a bridge across the Kankakee river, at Thayer, about a hundred yards west of the place where the L. N. A. & 6. Ry. bridge is located. It will be built as soon as the grading on both sides of the river is completed. A wooden pile bridge is the kind that has been decided upon. The progress of stem justice was interrupted by a pleasant incident in Judge Jim Morgan’s Court, in the Sheriffs office, last Monday afternoon. The case of .DeWitt v§. Clemens was on trial, when proceedings were interrupted by thejentrarice of a young couple who desired the services of his honor, in making them husband and wife. This his obliging honor proceeded to do in his usual brisk but conclusive manner. The names of the couple were Mr. Chas. Miller and Miss Katie Zimmer, the bride being a daughter of Nick Zimmer, a well known' citizen of Jordan township. Women’s arctics 85 cts and $1 at Hemphill <fc Honan’s.

A queer old character, Wm. D. Strope by name, who travels about the country a good deal and cherishes the delusion that he' is a detective, last week sold a piece of land in Wheatfield tp.j to DeLos Thompson, and putting the proceeds in his pocket started for Chicago, Friday evening, with the expressed intention of interviewing Mrs. Snell and hunting up TaScott the supposed murderer of her husbaiid. We will take pleasure in informing our readers when Mr. Strope comes back with the $20,000 reward, offered by Mrs. Snell. The trial of Miss Truax, the Gilboa teacher who inflicted corporeal punishment upon a young Mr. Elmore, has been in progress since Tuesday jnorning. Hon. E. P. Hammond and M. H. Walker are attorneys for the prosecution and U. Z. Wiley and Dan. Fraser for the defense. The interests of the schools of Benton county are at stake in this trial and according to our manner of reasoning public interest demands that the action of the teacher be sustained and we believe it will be. The case will go to the jury this forenoon. —Fowler Review. The school ma’am was acquitted.

Marriage licenses since last reported. ' j David E. Walker, Clara L. Nicholson. John C. Carmichael, Caroline Gott. ( Geo. 11. May, | Ella Knight. . ( Marcus M. Yeoman, j Sarah A. Warren. ( Harvey E. Randle, | Laura E. Howell. ( John D. Brosnaban, 1 Martha J. English. ( Charles Miller. 1 Katie Zimmer. At the special meeting of the stockholders of the Building <fc Loan Association, last Wednesday night, four proposed amendments were approved and finally adopted. The first of- these amendments changes the time of the annual meeting to the second Monday in March; the second provides that the .monthly directors’ meeting shall always be held on the Wednesday next following the monthly pay day; the third reduces the annual assessment for exp enses to 25 cents per share, and the fourth provides that directors shall be nominated and elected at the same meeting. An amendment changing the method of amending the by-laws was voted down. > I. . Councilman E. D. Rhoades, who is s an honorary member of the fire company, intended to have gone to Chic ago Monday, to buy uni fortes for the company, but was detained by’ the sickness of his little son. The uniforms will, for the present, consist of caps and belts for all the members and regulation helmets for the four officers. * Other portions of a full uniform will be added as fast as the pecuniary resources of the company’ will admit. In the meantime of course, “It goes without saying,” that the members of the company are not to be restricted to the uniform alone, in the way of wearing apparel,—at least not until the “open winter” gets a good deal 'more open than it is at present.

Walter DeWitt sued Uncle Clem Timmons, of the Ridge, for a balance 'of five dollars alleged to be due for work. The trial came off Monday, before Squire Morgan. It was shown that DeWitt began work September 7, and quit after a little more than four months. There was ny definite contract but an understanding that DeWitt was hired’ for a yeart~DeWitt q uit the job of his own motion, and at a time when Uncle Clem was sick in bed. The evidence showed that DeWitt had been paid something over fifty dollars, in money and merchandise, and besides that he had lost nearly a month’s time on account of sickness. i The court took intfe -consideration the extent and character of the services rendered, and decided not only that the plaintiff had been paidall that his work was worth, but a good deal mofe and he therefore gave judgment in favor of Mr. Timmons, to the amount of $25. For a nice cheap bureau go to Nowels <fc Son. f

JASPER co: INFIRMARY. DRS. EDDY a KIRK. DR.C. R. EDDY, D. V. S. And member of N. Y. Veterinary Association. TREAT ALL 11 CHRONIC hZ™ ■ yft ° | H M and diseases of the & Cattle upon M h I perform all Cniontifin 1■ W flffi I kinds of difficult Scientific 11. ■WUIB operations in surPrinciples. JTX w J I remove TUMORS, WARTS and CANCERS in from 5 to 20 minutes. I also operate on Fistula and Poll-Evil with the Knife, and operate on the most vicious horpes while in a standing position. ■ HOESES TEETH are the cause of numerous Diseases and Habits, thereby causing Horses to drive on one rein, throwing their beads up and down, tongues protruding from the mouth, bad eyes, chronic cough, holding their beads to one side while eating, slobbering, colic and indigestion, which is the foundation ot many alarming diseases, caused from Sharp, Carious Teeth. It needs but close examination to satisfy anyone of the fact. Office in Nowels Building, Front Street Door, R*jnsselacr. Ind. 21.8 m.

Ruscoe <fc Swift’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin Co. will play iu the Opera House, next Wednesday, Feb. 20. Will Phillips is with them.

Methodist Church Notes.

The revival meetings still continue and increase in interest constantly, and are largely attended. Revs. Wpodsdu of Remington and Slntz of Monticello, two very able andjeamest preachers, renderen great assistance in the meetings. '.. _. Rev. Slutz conducted the meeting last Sunday and his able appeal for missions was very successful in the responces elicted. For Home and Foreign Missions for instance, >IOO was pledged for the coming year, payable at the rate of 5 cents*a week. The sermons of Rev. John Hall, of Pullman, last week* were of a high character of excellence. The many friends he made here will be glad to have him’come among them again. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown and Miss Carrie Irwin have united with the church, and others are expected to do so. This week the pastor is ably assisted by Rev. S. P. Edmondson, of Hammond. Meetings are held every afternoon and evening during this week. Special cut on Gloves and Mittens for the next two weeks at Economy Store.

Read what is said in support of the Wrought Irpn Range Co., of St Louis Mo., whose agents are now intoducing their Ranges in this and adjoining townships: -‘To whom it may concern: we take great pleasure in certifying to the standing and reputation of the Wrought Iron Range Co. of St. Louis, Mo. They have done a large business with us for a number of years and our business relations have always been of the most satisfactory nature. Their standing, and credit are of the highest grade and any statement made by them may be (depended' upon absolutely. In regard to the quality of iron used in their stoves and ranges we speak from our own knowledge and certify its best quality as refined air furnace malleable iron. Yours truly, Indianapolis Malleable Ikon Co.” lip.

Photograph Prices Reduced.

For the next thirty days |l will make Cabinet Photographs for t2.5h per dozen, and all other pictures in proportion. All work guaranteed. Call and see me. Resjiectfully. J. C. Williams, Feb. 14, 1889. Photographer.

Tenants Desired.

I desire a man to tal<e charge of a cattle ranch, in Jasper county, of 1190 acres. AH under fence and partly in cultivation. The man must be of proper calibre to oversee a ranch of this magnitude.

To Printers.

A good Bxl2 Clipper job press for sale, at a bargain. In perfect running order and bought new less than three years ago. . Address John Egek, Rensselaer, Ind. Fine stallion for sale at the Indian farm. ' Itp.

Nolle#- or rxamlnationa. The examination of pupils completing “The Course of Study” in the “Common Branches” will be held as follows: Hanging Grove and Milroy townships, at Osborne echoed house, Saturday, March 2, 1889. Gillam township, at Center school house, Saturday, March IS,. Barkley township, at Center school house, .Saturday, March 16.. Walker, Wheatfield, Kankakee and Keener townships at Wheatfield school house, Saturday, March 23. Jordan township, at Egypt school house, Saturday, March 9. Newton township, al SaylerviHe March 9. Marion township, at Rensselaer school building, Saturday, March 9. Carpenter township, at the Remington school building, Saturday, March IG. Union township at the Rose Bud school house, Saturday March 23. Examinations will begin promptly at 9 o’clock. Manuscript blanks will be furnished by the examiners. Pupils will be required to furnish pens and ink No manuscript will be received unless written with pen and ink, properly signed and completed.

WM. B. AUSTIN,

Jlensselaer, Ind.

J. F. WARREN,

BUSINESS LOCALS. Heavy goods at cost, at R. Fendig’s. Buy your Gloves and Mittens of Ellis & Murray. Everybody wants one of those spring rockers, at Williams’. Buy your fancy chairs of Williams. Thirty thousand feet, 2 meh oak plank, at Wolfe & Co’s. Money to loan on farms at lowest rates. Privilege of partial payments before due. W. W. Watson. Just drop in and see what a bargain Ellis & Murray will give you on an over-coat or cloak. If you have any desire to make os happy, come in and pay up. Ellis & Mubbay. In order to make room for spring goods, I will sell foi the next 30 days all heavy winter goods at first cost ft. Fen dig. MONEY! money— W. H. H. graham loans money in sums of S3OO and upwards,, on long time, at 6 t© 7 per cent, interest.

Have yon seen those blankets Ellis & Murray are selling for $5 a pair? Nothing like them ever seen in this country for the money. Notice: All those knowing themselves indebted tome are respectfully asked to call in and settle, either by cash or note, as my books must be closed for the past year. B. Fendig. Fon Sale. A Stallion, f English draft and | Norman, 5 years old. J?or terms of sale, references and, further particulars apply at the John Rosenbrook farm, 2| miles southeast of Brook, on the C. AE. I. R. B. 17 itptf GeOBGE.BUBCEL

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