Rensselaer Republican, Volume 21, Number 46, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 July 1889 — CORRESPONDENCE. [ARTICLE]

CORRESPONDENCE.

From Remington. Thomas Jackson, living near Forney, was struck by lightning last Sunday, receiving a violent hut not fatal shock. Dr. Patton was hurredly summoned, and after the amputation of two toes the injured man was comparitively comfortable. The house was badly damaged. James W. Locke left last Friday for another visit to “Fair France.” When he returns look out for fine horses. A new son came to Mr. and Mrs. Williahi Tnbby, on Saturday, the 6th inst, and to Mr. and Mrs. John Lamborn twin sons came last Thursday morning.

Dr. Loughridge, Sen., was in town last ThursdayRev. Charles Bid well, of Omaha, Neb., visited the family of his cousin J. E. Stiller and other friends in this vicinity, while en route to his home from New York city, where he had been spending his summer vacation. Geo, A. Chappell is making a short visit in Remington, prior to his departure for Detroit, Mich., where he will spend the rest of the summer. Mr. Durand has been on the sick list for several days past. W. A-Hollingsworth, wife and two children, returned to their home in Ellsworth, 111., last Monday, after a visit with parents and friends in this place. A musicale where the music was first class in every particular, was given by Mrs. Will Shepherd on Monday evening, to which a limited number of guests were invited. Her large class, numbering nearly thirty, gavo exhibitions of their skill and proficiency in both vocal and instrumental music. Not the least enjoyable pait of the entertainment was the, skillful -handling. of the bow by that wonderful violinist, Master Bert Shepherd. Mr. Will H. Peters', of Peoria, TIL, was in town last Thursday to show designs in frescoing and church decorations. He will fresco the walls and decorate the woodwork of the M. E. church in this place, at a contract price of $245, beginning the work the latter part of this month.

John Powell took the train from this place for his work in Washington City last Wednesday, followed by the good wishes of hosts of friends. Miss Carrie Irwin, of Rensseselaer, has been visiting with many friends in Remington ajtd vicinity during the past week. Three funerals took place in Remington last Saturday. The first was that of Mrs. Dluzak, who retired in her usual health Thursday evening, and was found dead in her bed at midnight. The funeral took place from the Catholic church. The second was that of Mr. James C. Smith, who was struck by lightning while walking in his garden. His wife went out to call him in to dinner, and found him lying under a tree, dead. After brief services at the house th« remains were taken on the 12:13traih for interment at Union City, Ind. The third was that of Peter Ochs, the egg and poultry dealer, who died somewhat suddenly, with black erysipelas, last Thursday morning. His condition was not considered dangerous until a short time before his death. The funeral took place from the Christian church, Elder JbeMilier officiating. Mr. Ochs leaves a widow and five young children and numerous relatives and friends. His brother Philip, from New York city, arrived in time for the funeral. Remingtonian.

From Glllam Township. [The two following letters from Gillara were intended for last week, but were received too late] Mr. E. O. Rathfon and wife, of St Anne, 111., are visiting his parents and other old friends. Mr. Rathfon is principal of the St. Anne school, and has just closed a very successful term of ten months, and we are pleased to say that he has been re-engaged for the coming year. Miss Lizzie Farie, together with her sister Emma, C. W. Postill and other friends, of Medaryville, spent the Fourth at Lafayette. The ice cream supper at Mrs. Jemima Robinson’s last Tuesday evening was largely attended, and a jolly good time was enjoyed by all, “if they did have to wait for the cream to freeze.” The camp-meeting to be held in uonaru s uiOVG, aS reporiea some time ago, will begin J uly 25 and continue until August 5. Everybody come. Rev. Moore will deliver a sermon, especially for the young people, at the Chapel, on Sunday, July 22, at 10:30 A. M. Let all make

an effort to be present, for we are certain that they will hear something interesting as well as instructive. Married: At the residence of the bride’s father, Geo. W. Faris, on Sunday evening, July 7, at 6 o’clock, Miss Josie Faris to Mr Charles Hanley. Rev. Moore officiating. Raba Avis. Many new binders are making are making their way into our ripened wheat fields, which have been awaiting their arrival for several days. Katie Rodgers and Edward Mason, who have been attending school ot DePauw University (hiring the past year, have returned home to spend their summer Vacation; both expect to return to their school again in September.

Emma Robinson, who recently graduated from the Indiana State Normal, at Terre Haute, returned home a few days ago, accompanied by her father, who made a flying trip to that place to attend the graduating exercises. Laura Rathfon has returned home from her three month’s teaching in South Chicago. She expects to return in September, when she will begin her ten month’s school for next year. Miss Maggie Rodgers, of Madison county, is visiting the family of her uncle, John Rodgers. Several Gillam teachers anticipate attending the Summer Normal at Rensselaer. A new M,E. church is soon to je erected near the site of the Pleasant Ridge school house, a large sum of money has jeen liberally donated by the energetic and enthusiastic citizens of hat vicinity, towards the erection of it. A still larger sum will be needed to defray all expenses. Will not more of God’s people lend a helping hand in so noble a cause. - - - Om Dibe.

From Union. Crops look fine with the exception below. - Hay making is the order of the day. North Marion and Union have organized a base ball club. Work on the Davidson ditch has been postponed until money is paid in. No one need be late at church now, as the untiring J. Y. Alter has placed a large bell on the church to give the warning. Elder Shortridge pieaches the 4th Lord’s day in each month, at the Rose Bud Chapel. The new school house at Wild Lily is being built on the same plan and specifications as the one destroyed by fire last winter. Bill Fuzzy. Lite rains have floored the oats. Wheat has been damaged by rust. Rye is good and corn looks well Most of the clover got wet Most of the timothy hay will be “put up” in the next ten days. J. E. Alter had an old mare drowned last Saturday. Walter Ponsler’s river corn field is below high-water mark. - Artesian water in great quantities at the new well, near Thompson’s switch.

Ditch work sold low on theMoffit ditch. Tax payers have no room to complain on this line. E. Sayers traded his farm for notions and has a notion to sell the notions, at Niman. Flies are bad but mosquitoes are worse. The new Wild Lily school house is progressing slowly but surely. We were a guest at the surprise birthday dinner at John F. McColly’s, in Newton township, on the 7th. Some presents, plenty of ice cream, cake, yellow legged chicken and other palatable food graced the table. Several basketsfull were taken up after the feeding of half a hundred people. The whole affair was sociable, interesting and profitable. The victim o ! the surprise was 40 years of age, born in Delaware county and came to Jasper at the age of 20. A marriage with Jennie Braddock has resulted in a family of five children. Bill Bat.

From DeMotte. The haying season has commenced, and all who want work can find it Prosecutor Marshall arrived in town late Monday evening. Halleck Bros., have about completed a large iron roofed horse barn. The building is 30x50 feet and adds much to their convenience. W. C. Tyler departed for Valparaiso last Monday evening where he intends taking a course in bookkeeping.

Stoddard Caswell, of «Kouts, visited the family'of his cousin. 0.0. Spencer, Saturday and Sijnday. • During the storm o’s Saturday night John Qnerry, our telegraph operator, was almost fatally ‘‘son struck.” Jde survived the stroke, however, and was able to set up the cigars to the boys Monday. Mother and son are doing very well. • •A-, The opening of the summer normal at Rensselaer, Monday, called from our midst four representatives, their names being Misses Essie, Ethia and Eva Fairchild and Anna Erwin. Arrangements are being made fora four days’ meeting at this place, commencing Aug. Ist and continuing oVer with a basket dinner on that day. G.