Rensselaer Republican, Volume 21, Number 25, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 February 1889 — County Correspondence. [ARTICLE]

County Correspondence.

remington items. Miss Anna parker attended court at Fowler, returning last Saturday. One of our citizens has been languishing in the Hostile at Rensselaer, in default of the cash to pay a fine. After a short visit in this place Mrs. Rancfallof Rensselaer returned to her home, taking her daughter-in-law and grandson with hen Miss Ida Beal took charge Of school No. 12, during the temporary sickness of the teacher, Miss Mamie Hawkins. \ . Hon. George Major and wife returned last Saturday from a pleasant visit with friends in Michigan City, Frankfort and other places. Miss iMttie Lawson of Henderson, Ky., arrived on Friddy last for a visit of indefinite length with the family of her brother-in-law A. Beasley. > , Cecil the bright and handsome little daughter of Mr. and Airs. Perry Griffith died Monday. The remains were taken to the Welsh graveyard Tuesday. Mrl William Tharp was dangerously sick during the past week and is still in a somewhat critical condition although better. His advanced age makes his condition more precarious. Rev. Lemuel Shortridge closed his m mistrial connection with the Christian church in this place last Sunday, the year for which. he was engaged having expired. Air. Shortridge is an able and forcible speaker. An unpleasantness between Mr. and Airs. Null Harris resulted in a trial . last Saturday night which lasted untilAhe ‘-wee sma’ hours.” The suit wKich-was brought on by Airs. 11. re-. ■ suited in the acquittal of the defend-. ant.

The series of meetings in the Al. E. church were brought to a close last Thursday evening by the sickness of the pastor, Rev. E. B. Woodson. He is suffering with an attack of pneumonia, and his condition is somewhat critical. Marshal Hollingsworth will take possession of the property’ lately purchased of S. Bowman, this week. The present occupant, Air. Hines, will go into the house lately’ vacated by (L W. Cheek, who left last week for Red Key, Ind. Wm. Roadifer, son-in-law of J. KStoudt, while leading one fractious horse and riding another met with an accident which resulted in a broken leg. Air. Roadifer was thrown from his horse, the animal falling upon him. The broken leg was set by Dr. Landon. A meeting of the citizens was held at the school house on Alonday evening in the interests of the proposed new school house. Robert Parker, Samuel Bowman and Dr. Landon were-appointed a coynnittee to secure plans and information as to the most suitable designs for the proposed structure.

The Valentine social held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. George Griffin was one of the social events of the season. A large number were present aiid all had a good time. One of the features of the entertainment was a bubble blowing contest, in which Jacob Rich won first prize-and Miss Lottie Gbovey, second. There is nuich sickness in the town and vicinity, the doctors being kept busy day and night. Tfie sickness, we are glad to state, is not of a serious or dangerous type. Among the eases may be mentioned J. O. B. McGoldje Hawn, Mrs. Croft Cheek, Mrs. A. 11.. Witman, Horatio Turpin and Qthers. > Mr. and Mrs. 1). M. Nelson and Mrs. Hugh Roberts left for Braceville, 111., to attend the funeral of their sister, Mts. Willirtih White, of whose sickness mention has been made from time to time in these items. Mrs. White, formerly Miss Juliette Nelson, Was well kriown and highly esteemed in this place, her former home. Since her marriage, nearly fifteen years ago, she has resided in Illinois. She will be much missed, especially in the work of the church and Sabbath school. The infant efitss, Of which she was the teacher, comprised 136 members, gathered up mainly by her exertions. She leaves a devoted husband and one little daughter, a brother and sisters and hosts of friends to mourn her loss. Remingtonian.

tWCLV ITEMS. Thanks Bill” for his compliment of last week in giving us such an elevating position. Weather somewhat loose and changeable, producing many -colds. Total snow fall for the winter to date, 7 inches. The schools will probably bp con-' tinned until all the mdney is “taught out.” Miss Mollie Swaim, of Fair Oaks, died last Sunday morning at 1 a. m. / A three year old son of Thomas Gilmore died.suddenly on the morning of the 11th, having been sick but a few hours. Mr. and Mrs. Abe Warne have

just returned from a visit with friends and relatives in Howard county. Joe Hall has sold his land and intends to remove to Illinois. ,> The nightly meetings at Brushwood ' have closed after a session of four weeks and four accessions. 'The friends and relatives of Elder A. E.l*ierspn to the number of 77 gave him a .grand birthday surprise dinner last Saturday. The presents ■consisting of a beautiful rocking j chair, a set ofjiarlor chairs and sevI eral smaller items. The presentation remarks were made by FTM. Goff, to which Bro. Pierson responded in a five minute talk in which, among other things, he gave a. brief history ' of his life, having served in the war I of the Rebellion, opened a large farm ■ in the heavy timber of Noble county ’ and cleared two farms in this county. I He is 49 years of age, has been marI ried 25 years and has a family of : 11 children. Has been honored by an eldership in the Christian church. Is striving to live at peace with ; God and man, remembering in life to prepare for death. He closed by thanking the people for the friendship they had manifested. * Bill Ba i.