Rensselaer Republican, Volume 21, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 June 1889 — County Correspondence. [ARTICLE]

County Correspondence.

REMINGTON ITEMS. Mrs. Katie Swerdman, who lost her husband last March, has been again bereaved, her little daughter, Wilda, dying on Tuesday morn?ing of whooping cough. She was a bright, pretty child about a year old. The stricken widow has the sympathy of many friends in her double bereavement We omitted last week to mention the return of Miss Myra Price from Montgomery, Ala., where she has been teaching in the Lincoln Normal University during the past year. Miss M. P. Bolles and Miss Hattie Chappell will return from the Mary Allen Seminary, at Crockett, Texas, this week. Mrs. W. B. Price and daughter, of Hartford City, are visiting parents and friends in Remington, this week. • Litigation is the order of the day, Esq. Tharp’s office being thronged with seekers after justice during the past two days. One car load of lime, one car load of dressed stone and 7 or 8 bricklayers have ai rived for the new school house, and if the weather permits, work will be pushed forward rapidly. Childrens Day was beautifully observed at the M. E, Church last Sunday. Remingtonian. ~ GILLAM ITEMS. Too late for last week. Roads are muddy and fields are floating from the continued rains of previous weeks. Wheat and oats look well but the corn looks sick. Mr. Joseph Hardesty is rejoicing over a fine son, an eight pounder. Mrs. L. N. Hollett of Medaryville, visited her sister, Mrs, Wm. Faris. last week, Watson Prevo is having his house repainted which adds greatly to its looks. C.* S. Rice from Pulaski Co., made his friends here a call last Sunday. Children’s exercises at the Chapel last Sunday were well attended, and successfully carried out under the superiiitendency of D. C. Prevo, D. B. Coppess and Millie Robinson. The weddings whiiffi Madam Gossip rumored, and were mentioned in our items of last week proved to be a double affair, which took place last Sunday at 12 m. at the residence of R. L. P. Massey. The contracting parties were Miss Millie Massey to Mr. Na,than Guild, and Miss Carrie Kessinger to Mr. Joseph Maddox. Rev. Moore officiated. A large number of guests were present and all partook of a sumptuous festal which wits prepared in honor of the brides and bridegrooms. After refreshments the bridal party took leave foi Mr. Kessinger’s, at which place they rvet’e -given-AL- welcoTrie reception by the parents of Miss Kessinger. On Monday a reception was given by Mr. Geo. Guild to a large number of invited guests. All enjoyed the festivities of the day, and bestowed their best wishes upon the happy couples for their luture happiness and success. A serenade was given by the band boys in the evening to which the grooms responded promptly. Kara Avis.

CNION ITEMS. The J une floods are upon us. The rain has done but little damage to any of the crops except corn and it stands a fair chance of making a crop yet. The oats, wheat and meadows were saved from the drought by the late rains. The cherry crop is good and -there will be some apples. Walter Ponsler is up and around since he came in contact with the heels of the Broncho. J. E. Alter is training two Oregon ponies. Mr. Benjamin and Mr. and Mrs. David Alter, of Clinton Co., are visiting with relatives in this tp. The oil men have commenced ■pperaticnnj near Thompson’s switch. Contractors have suspended work on the Davisson Ditch on account, of high water. Sabbath school every Sabbath, at 9:30 a. in., at the Rose Bud church. Good attendance, and great interest is taken by all. The committee is making arrangements to build a hall in CoiSer&Gi’dtefortlre Fourth of July exercises which will convene at that place. We have good health, bad roads, fine gardens, excellent rye and strong appetites.

The people of Union tp. and vicinity are not going to be left in the lurch in ttie way of a first class celebration at Corner’s Grove. And when they undertake anything it is never done by halves. Entirely new features will be added this year ini an extended program yet to follow. Bill Bat.

HOGAN and MOONSHINE. Knight is always in Moonshine. We have orders to announce that the Rose Lawn Post, G. A. R. will be at Hogan July 4th, thanks to the Post We know it will make a success, as both Capt Marshall and Rev. Lemuel Shortridge, the orators are comrades of the Post. Come on we will give you better hash than Uncle Sam did. - Alston Nichols, proprietor of of the St. Nichols House is in Chicago purchasing a supply for the 4th. As Mr. Ran Halleck was driving up Helsir avenue his fine wild team of bronchoes became frightened and began jumping and kicking. Ran aligthed and caught the team by the bits when pne broncho struck him with both fore feet three or four times before they were securely fastened. Rau was able to eat supper. ~Tfie Board of Public work has a large force of men and teams hauling sand to fill in and grade Railroad avenue. A long felt want for health and comfort. Frank Russell is busy making a grand swing for the Fourth. It is to be run by horse or steam power. John Knight has moved to Helsir; Alston Nichols to Kniman; Thos. Joyner to Hogan; Charles Hanley to Moonshine; Henry Stringham to Water town. C. V. Jones’ office in New Oklahoma is almost completed. Hoganite. FROM WESTNEWTOS. ? The enterprising young carpenters J. N. Coen and Ed. Mark are just comple ing a very neat home for Jeff Smith. Mr. McCanwell, is pressing hay on Mr. Lute Strong and H. E. Coen’s farms. Base ball clubs have begun their spring games in this section. Jeff Smith had a house moved against his new building which took 25 men half a day to place in position. Mrs. Ira Yeoman, of Remington is visiting friends and relatives in this vicinity. Some of our young people attended the Basket meeting at Barkley church. Ira Sayler and wife, of Mt Ayr, came home to sjjend Sunday and Monday with the former’s parents. Jos. D UNN VILLE and KANKAKEE, The recent heavy rains have done considerable damage to the corn and the prospect for a good crop is not very flattering. Wheat and oats are looking well. James Davis is building a new house. 8. J. Bentley, who has been very sick, is better, as is also L. S. Gillespie. John DeArmond will build a new house and barn. Mrs. Phile, of Crown Point, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sands. Rev. E. P. Bennett will preach at the church next Sunday, at half past ten.