Rensselaer Republican, Volume 21, Number 34, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 April 1889 — Page 4

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Republican Mass Convention

The Republican voters of Rensselaer are-re«ue?tetl- to jueet i u mass conventitm on Monday evening, April 29 ,\ 1889, at7:odoclock at the court lliuse, to nominate candidates to bA voted for at the ensuing town election, for the following officers: | for the third ward J Councilman for the fifth ward; Tjown Clerk; Town Treasurer; Town Marshak - At the request of many Republicans. \

Good Roads.

Plymouth lAcmocrat. There has beer a great improvement in the rot ds leading into Plymouth withiuLthe past few years. There is hardly a road for miles around that hasn’t been graveled and is in first class order. Road supervisors are finding out that it is cheaper and mack better to make good roads as they go than to be continually patching them up. We notice, too, that many wealthy farmers are graveling the road along their farms “on their own hook.” In this way the roads in Marshall county are ten times better than they were ten years ago.

The New Postal Cards.

Very soon, it is said, new postal cards will be issued to all postoffices and put in general use. The card has the advantage of privacy to the correspondence placed upon it It is much lik® a double card of the old pattern, and the back fold being split diagonally from all four corners and opens square out. The four corners are joined together in the center with a piece of gummed paper when the card has been written. The card weighs less thaii half an ounce and will contain no more writing than those now in use.

The Sparrow Nuisance.

The English sparrows have become as great a nuisance in Rensselaer as in most other places where they have obtained a foothold; especially in that they have driven away nearly all other kinds of birds. The United States Department of Agriculture recommends the following method of poisoning them as the most effective yet employed: Dissolve atseniate of soda in warm tyater at the rate of an ounce to a pint; pour this upon as much wheat as it will cover (in a vessel which can be closed, so as to prevent evaporation i and allow it to soak at leaet twenty-four hours. Dry the wheat so prepared and it is ready for use. Three kernels of this will kill. Winter is the best time for operations; Other birds are then absent and sparrows are hungry, alighting in flocks in the streets after passing teams aud along railroad tracks, where grain is scattered from wagons and cars. Here poisoned wheat may be* administered with wholesale destraction to them and little danger of harm to anything else. If an occasional pigeon or «hjcken that has no business Biroad should suffer, it is comparively of little aw sequence. If ,e great evil is to be abated at 1, it must only be required that it be done with the leas* practical injury and inconvenience.

MOMENCE ROCK.

Preparations of the Conimbtsion tpr Beginning Work on the Kankakee Improvement. Elsewhere in this issue is an extract from the Indianapolis News, the purport of which is that . i • i ' . '1 ~ "V jg tlip: todge ii iI he Kankakee at Momence, on account of want of money. The following from the Indianapolis Journal of last Saturnay is a later and we believe more accurate, statement of the matter as it now stands: Jas 6 B. Kimball,of Kendallville, Isaac D. Dunn, of.Tefft, and J.IL. Campbell, of Crawfordsville the commissidi)ers appennted by the Governor to superintend the work of removing Momence rock-in the Kankakee river, under the legislative act of last session, were in consultation with the engineer, W. X. Whitton, of South Bend, at the. State-house yesterday. “We are making cross sections of the wofli,” said Col. Campbell, “for the purpose of determining the amount of stone to be taken out find what it will cost. It is difficult to illustrate the work to be done, but the rock to be taken-but is 4 part of the limestone ledge which runs through that section.,, aud ita highest point shows about seven fojjt above the natural bed of the river. Below this ridgp there are some obstructions, and above it the rock extends along upthe river about a quarter of a mile,

gradually sloping off to the bed of the river. It is on this quarter of a mile we are now working, and our cross sections, when" completed, will show the depth of the water and the rock to be taken out in each of them. The river forks below the ledge, and each one of the forks is dammed at present so that the back water conceals the rocks in rhe river below the ledge, but the channel between the ledge and the rocks is comparatively clear. One of these forks is dry in the summer season and weshall probably take out the dam and turn the course of the river into that one before completing our work. The plan has no reference to navigation, and is confined to the improvement of above the ledge at, Momence. We expect to go on and get ready for work, so far as measurements, estimates and other preliminary data are concerned. When it comes to advertising for bids and letting the work, we shall, of course be guided by the financial condition of the state and the prospect of realizing the appropriation made for our enterprise.”

Merchants’ organization.

On April 11 the merchants of Rensselaer met in the Town Hall and listened to the explanation of Mr. ISmith of the advantages offered by organizing under the protective system represented by “The Merchants Retail Commercial Agency of Chicago, 111.” The organization of the Rensselaer branch was perfected and the following were elected officers: C. D. Nowels, president; E. P, Honan, Vice-President; C. VV. Coen, Secretary; \V. Coen, Treasurer; N. Warner, F. B. Meyer and Ludd Hopkins, Executive Board 1 year; G. E. Murray, Executive Board 2 years; John Eg6r, Executive Board 3 years. All merchants present signed the constitution and by-laws, pledging their honor as business men to maintain and sustain each and every part thereof for one year. A fine is provided as a penalty for violation of the clause in such constitution, which provides j that no member of the Rensselaer Branch of “The Merchants Retail Commercial Agency, shall give credit to a person who does not in some honorable manner adjust his indebtedness with another member of “The Merchants Retail Commercial Agency.” No person shall be referred to the members of this or any other branch as owing a member of “The Merchants Retail Commercial Agency” until such person has been given a full and fair opportunity to go to the merchant he owes and in some way settle up his indebtedness. This system cannot work a hardship 1m is disposed to do the square thing. Any person, no matter how poor, how unfortunate his circumstances in life, if he is honest, need have no fear, because he can and will make known his circumstances in such a way as will be satisfactory to the person he owes. No merchant will ever crowd a poor man who is honest; but that class of of persons, who do not care for' their promises to pay; who go from one store 'to another, from ohe town to anotner, contracting a debt wherever they can get a chance to open an account; who

go it Hind, never stopping to consider how they can pay; never trying to pay—paying their’honest debts being the last thing Uhey think of—it is to such persons that this system pays attention. It is no hardship ask men to be honest in their deals with a merchant who itrusts them. Every farmer, every mechanic, everjrperson in the community in which we reside who pays honest debts is interested in the success of a system which seeks to make those who can pay? and won't pay,' pay their honest debts, because it is those who pay cash or pay their debts promptly, who furnish the money which enables tße merchant to conduct his business and carry on his, books that class people styled slow payers amHMead beats.” —EverydobJar tost by the merchant by reason of bad debts is indirectly loaded onto the shoulders of those who do pay, and any system that forces payment by stow payers and “dead beats,” or Compels them, to pay spot cash or secure for everything they purchase, unloads the percentage from -off the shoulders of the honest paying classes. A man cannot exist in this world and pay nothing without, proving a direct burden on those who supply themselves with the necessaries of life by honest purpose. The do-nothing, pay-nothing class are what this agency is after. The merchants have no law for their protection; they must be a law. unto themselves by combination for the protection of each other. They ifive it noFbiiTy ToUieinselves, but to their cash-paying, prompt-pay-ing customers, to combine together and drive to settlement or cash, that class of persons which infests every community, who do nothing, live well and contribute nothing. This system is being adopted by all the leading merchants throughout the west. It deals honorably with both debtor and creditor and should have the support not only of merchants.but honest consumers. We do not wish to be understood as being organized for the purpose of oppressing or crowding any worthy workingman and those on salaries, but that they in common with all merchants and manufacturers must understand the necessity of paying their just and honest debts, that with them their promises to pay should be met with the same promptness as all those engaged in business iftiist honor their obligations. Pay up. fettle up or pay cash is the motto of this branch and of the agency.

The Rock Must Stand.

The Indianapolis News of last Friday says: “After all, that mammoth rock near Momence, HI., which obstructs the Kankakee river, will continue to obstruct without molestation for probably two years longer at least. The Governor and the Commissioners have decided not to undertake the work of removing the rock. “What’s the trouble?” the Governor was asked yesterday morning. “Money, money, money!” he replied, with an expression that meant three times three. “Then nothing will be done?” “Not while the State’s finances are in their present condition. We must cut down expenses wherever possible, and nothing but the running expenses of the State government can be paid until some arrangement is made for obtaining more money.”

Notice of Corporation Election.

Notice Js hereby given that on the first Monday in May. A. D. 1889. the same being the of said monthr an election will be held ip and for the town of Rensselaer, in the county of Jasper and state of Indiana. The place of voting at said election will be at the Town Hall, Rensselaer, Ind., the same being a centrally located place in said town. Said jelection will be held for the purpose of electing the following officers of said town: One Trustee tor the Third District. * “ ‘ Fifth ‘‘ Town Clerk. “ Town Marshal. Town Treasurer. In witness whereof I have SEAL. - hereunto set my hand and ’ ' affixed the corporate seal of said town, at niv office this 13th day of April, A. D. 1889. Fred L. Chilcote, Clerk ol the town of Rensselaer. . All kinds of rocking chairs at Williams’. „ When Baby was lick, we gave her Castoria, When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria, ‘ When she became Mias, she clung to Castoria, When she had Children, she gars them Castoria

Constipation Demands prompt treatment. The results ojT neglect may Jje iserious. AVoid all harsh andlirastic purgatives, the tendency of v. li!--!i is f<> weaken the bowels. The best rensedy is Pills. Being purely* w :<-table, their action is prompt and their c i..-. : always beneiieial. They are an ad--+eit'Abl<' Liver and -After-dinner- pill, and " T ’Aycf f S Pills are highly and universally spoken- fit by the people about-Jjere. T mc>ke dsrtlv-Wl* of them in inS r praefice.” , Dr, I. E. Fowler, Bridgeport, Conn. “ I can recommend Ayer’s Pills aboveall otlieis, haying long proved their value as a cathartic for myself and family.”— J. T. Hess, Leithsville, Pa. ” For several years Aver’s Pills have been used in my family. We find them an Effective Remedy for constipation and indigestion, and are rmwr-wUliout-them-iu the house.”—Moses Grenier, Lowell, Mass. " Four boxes of. Ayer’s Pills cured me of liver complaint.”—E. L. Fulton, Hanover, N. H. “I have used Ayer's Pills, for liver troubles and indigestion, during many years, and always found them prompt and in their action.”—L. N, Smith, Utica, N. Y. > ; “ I suffered from constipation which assumed such an obstinate form that I feared it wouliLransii-a-istoppage of th<» botyels. Two boxes of Ayer’s Pills effected u eoniplet.' eitre," —D. Burke, Saco, Me. “I have-used AyvFs Pills f'-r the past thirty years and <;<ihsitler them an invaluable family medicine. I-know of no better remedy for liver-troubles, and have always foTrml them a prompt cure for dyspepsia.” —Jas. Quinn, 90 Middle st., Hartford, Cohn. ‘‘Having been troubled witheostiveness, which seems inevitable with persons of seilentary habits, I have tried Ayer’s Pills, hoping for rejiefr I am glad to say that theyf have served me better than any other, medicine. I arrived at this eouelusioa ,onl.v,afteT''a faithful trial of their merits.”— ..Samuel T. Jones, Oak st., Boston, Mass. § FKKPAItED BY Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass. Sold by all Dealers in Medicme.

Skin Cancer.

Swift’s Specific has |curd a can-1 ceron my face, and has almost made a young man of me. T. J. Teate. Waci-sa Fla. A servant has been afflicted many years with a cancer on her nose, which resisted all treatment. She has been cured entirely by Swift’s Specific. J no. Hill. Tomson, Ga. Swift’s Specific has cured my cancer, which was very bad. I am now in fine health —never better. Have gained 25 pounds since I began taking Swift’s Specific. R. $. Bradford. Tiptonville, Tenn. A young man near this town had an eating cancer on his face, which had destroyed his nose and was eating towards his eyes. As a last resort I put him on Swift’s Specific, and it cured him entirely sound and well. M. F. Crumley, M. D. Oglethrope, Ga. - My father had for years an eating cancer on his under lip, which had been gradually growing worse until it had eaten away the under lip down to the gums, and was feeding itself on the inside of his cheek, and the surgeons said a horrible death was soon to come. We gave him nine bottles of Swift’s Specific, and he has been entirely cured. W. B. Lathrop. South Easton, Mass. Swift’s Specific is entirely vegetable, and seems to cure Cancer by forcing the poison out of the system through the sore. Send for book on Cancer and blood poison, mailed free. The Swift Specific Co. ' Drawer 3, Atlanta Ga. ———♦■ - Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy will cure a cold in less time than any other treatment. Its effect is to loosen the cold, render the mucus less tenacious and easier to expectorate, aud cause its expulsion from the air cells of the lungs. It also opens “the secretions, allays the fever, and resto r es the system to a natural and healthy condition. Sold by Frankß. Meyer. - _ —— Everybody wants one of those spring rockers, at Williams’. A person is seldom sick, when their bowels are regular and never well when they are irregular! Bear this in mind and keep your bowels regular by an occasional dose of St. Patrick’s Pills. Sold by F. B. Meyer. Insure your life in the old reliable Union Central. W. W Watson, Agent. Mr. A. T. Fields, one of the leading merchants of Colfax. lowa, says that Chamberlaip’s Cough Remedy is the best cough preparation he ever used and recommends it to all without hesitation. Sold by F. B. Meyer. 34 4t

GET THERE, ELI I YOU CAN DO IT IF YOU PURCHASE a Studebaker farm wagon or a .John Deere Sulky, a Solid Gomfoft or a New Deal Plow of Chas. A. Roberts. They are daisies. Cadi -and-ser. free. In fact it is the cheapest article we have. Oui- new and fresh stock of Walking Plows are as fine as can be found in the market, and each and every Plow guaranteed to give M e also have EXTRA SHEARS for Plows, for the Imperial, John Deere and Bradley. M 7 ediave the best line of Cultivators, Hatroivs, Hay Rakes, Corn Planters and Check Rowers, Seeders, for Singte Shovels 'Sc., Mowers and Binders to 6 fooVcut, D, M. I son, Talcbtt <t Co. These machines are of the highest excellence. ; Call in and examine our goods and learn our prices. Our BUGGIES and Road Carts are of the best quality, latest styles, all new, .no old stock on hand. You will find me in the longest Brick House in town, on Van Rensselaer Street. Yours Respectfully, 1.1 O. jftu. EOEEBTS. | P. S. I have quite a variety of goods for sal 6 nof ~mentioned, I AND A PRIZE GOES WITH EACH SALE.

GEO. W. GOFF, Rjstaorßotißakery. BREAD, CAKES, CODTFECTIOBIERY, FRUIT'S, CAISfIVED GOODS, TOBACCO AND CIGARS. WtiSXMMlSfgr ,'iLit —ALSO A GOODLUNCH COUNTER Everything Best and. Cheapest. NORTH SIDE WASHINGTON STREET, RENSSELAER, INDIANA. (Allman’s Old Stand.) SOLE AGENT FORTifim Rockford, Keystone, Columbus, Boss, Hampden, Dueber, "Waltham, Crown, E, S in ’ w Niri ■i./wC- JxX X ♦ Ftt y hs A FILLED °H zWS -CASES—- ■ a Bear This in Mind: —I can sell you any kind of watch you want, a< the lowest possible price. Also anything in the Jewelry line. Ladies Chains, Genis Chains, Violin and Guitar Strings Ladies' Brooches, Gents' Cuff Buttons, Gold Pens, Ladies' Cuff Buttons, Gents' Chai'ms, Gold Rings, Ladies' Charms, Gents' Collar Buttons, Solid Gold Thimbles, All kinds of spectacles a specialty, fitted by new system. A bright new stock of plated, hollow ware, knives, forks and spoons. Goods bought of me engraved free of charge. Fine watch repairing a specialty. Also all kinds of engraving and monograms made to order. “HARDMAN, THE JEWELER.”

LUMBER! The undersigned have now a complete stock of LUMBER, LATH AM SHIHLES, ’ Including Yellow Pine and Poplar, from the south, which we propose to. sell to our patrons \ At Bottom Prices. Our facilities for obtaining our stock from first hands, enables us to offer Special Bargains as an inducement - for patronage. And to all who will come and see us, we promise square dealing and Best Prices. Come see us and save money. Respectfully, COLBORN db Co.