Rensselaer Republican, Volume 22, Number 4, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 September 1889 — Page 5

THE REPUBLICAN. ISSUE*' KVEKY TWV»tsr>A\"'«T 3EO. PUBLImHER and Pbopkietob. QFFICEI— —In Republican .InulAing—on corner of Washington and Weston streets. Terms of Subscription. One year 5o months ”5 Three months SO The Official Paper of Jasper Ceuntft

PROFESSIONS I j CARDS. PHYSICIANS. W. HARpEU* aL. !»*.;•. .- —HOMEOPATHIC T’ttysloia.rx arid S-c.Xig-eox>. T Rinsselaer Indiana. itomeDiseaiesA Office East Washington Street. 9-Jan-84. Residence. Mateever Tlonsc. G. JONES, M. 1)., PHYSICIAN AND SUB GEON. Calls promptly attended by dsj' or night. MEDARYVILLE, - INDIANA. QR. I. B. WABHB’JSN, PHYSICIAN and SUPG RON, Rensselaer, Indiana. Gives special attention to Diseatesoi Women and Children and viironic Disease.-. 5 Remembercalls are promptly attended when not professionally engaged. jp P. BITTERS, 81. D„ PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Over, Ellis & Murray, Rensselaer, - . - - Indiana B^”Telephonetoffesidencb.^®J'T _ ~ E. JACKSON, M. D. PHYSICIAN - SURGEON.

Special attention given to diseases of women and Children. Office on Eront street, corner of Angelica. - lli-33. yiYXASDON. M.D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Diseases oi Eye and Ear a Specialty. Office over Green & Co’s. Hardware Store. Remington ----- Indiana. J}R. KIRK, VETERINARY SURGEON, Treat all chronic diseases of animals. Surgery a specialty ~ Office in MAyers’ drug store. RENSSELAER, - - - INDIANA. A TT O R W E Y 3. Edwin P. Hammond. Wm. B. Austin HAMMOND & AUSTIN, ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Rensselaer, Indiana. Jgy“Office second floor of Leopold’s Block, corner Washington and Van Rensselaer streets Wm. B. Austin purchases, sells and leases real estate. W. MARSHALL, AT TORNE,Y AT LA IF,

Practices iu Jasper, Newton and adjoining counties. Especial attention given to settle ment ol Decedent’s delates, Collections, Conveyances, Justices’ Oases, Etc. Etc. Etc. ADDRE3B. - - RENSSBLAEB, IND Simon P. Thompson, David J. Thompson Attorney at Law. Notary Public. 1 ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Rensselaer, Ind. Practice in all tne courts. We pay particular attention to paying taxes, selling and leasing lands. M. L. SPITLER Collector and Abstractor yy 11. 11. GRAHAM, ATTOKN E Y AT LA W, Will conduct a Loan and Real Estate Bureau. Office opposite Court bouse, on Washington street, up-stairs in Makeover’s Building. Special attention to collections and Probate business. < 18-48. JAMES W. DOUTHIT ATTORNEY AT LA g Rensselaer. - Indiana. ffiT'Office upstairs in Makeover’s new brick building, three doors east of Post-office. .J&t XV-46. W M. W. WATSON, Alterne ai Office up stairs in Leopold's Bazar REnsselaku, Ind, CIIILCOTE. ATTORNEY AT LAW, Rensselaer, Ind. Attends to all business in the profession with promptness and disputeli. Office iu second storv of the Makeover building.

MTSCBIA.ANEOL’S. ■N.I.. 1 l'i;,. ■ —* .• ZIMKI DWIGG NB, J, J. Seabs, Val, Skib. President. Vice President. Cashier Citizens’ State Bank Rensselaer Ind. CAPITAL $30,000. Organised, under the State Banking Law, Jan. 1, IMS. Does a general banking business. Interest allowed on time deposits. This bnnk.'is examned by the State Bartk^Kxaminer. who is appointed by the Governor and Auditor of State. There has never been a failure of a bank organized under this law, John Makekvkh, jay W. William". President. Cashier. FARMERS’ BANK, jgy»Oppoßit o Public Squaro-XSi BKNSSXLABR - - INDIANA • • »■ —■■ ■ —■' Receives Deposits. Buy and sell Exchange. Collections mane and promptly remitted. Money Doaned and a General Banking Business done. A. McCoy. T. J. McCoy. E. L. Hollingsworth. A. MoOOY & CO, Bankers. (Successors to A. McCoy & T Thompson.) Renbsxlaeb, Indiana. Do a general banking business. Exchange »ht and sold. Money loaned Certificates nr interest issued. Collations made on all available pointe. Bank same place as old Ann of McCoy & Thompson. V • ■ X - ■■■— .... ■ —7;

A DESCRIPTION OF THE DUNKARDS.

A Peculiar People with Peculiar Customs. V The following description of that very peculiar people known as Dunkards is from the October number of Harper’s Magazine. The description, although written for the Dunkards of Pennsylvania, will apply just as.correctly to the members of the sect elsewhere, including the large numbers now settled in various parts of Jasper and Newton counties: Here one meets the Dunker per se in every by-road and lime men with long beards and flowing hair parted in the middle. At the farmhouses are pleasant, matronly faces, stamped with humility and gentleness, while an air of almost saintly simplicity is given by the clear-starched cap, the handkerchief crossed on the breast, the white apron, and the plain gray or drab stuff of the dresses.

The style of living of these people, their manners and customs, are of the most primitive type. Their aiin is to imitate the early Christians in their habits of life as well as their religious tenets. There is absolutely no distinction of caste among them. They settled at first near Philadelphia, in a spot which has since been called Germantown, from the various German religious refugees who settled there in the early part of'the last century. The sect is now chiefly confined to central and western Pennsylvania, but has spread to other states, principally those of the Northwest though there are churches established in western Maryland, West Virginia, and North Carolina. Their dress is of the simplest description, quaint and old-fashioned in its cut; they offer no resistance to injuries; they observe no conformity with the world and its manners and customs; they refuse to take oaths in courts of law; in these and many other ways resembling the Society of Friends. Some of their religious ceremonies are exceedingly curious. They celebrate the Lord’s Supper after the manner of the primitive Christians. The feast begins about the time of candle-lighting. The men are seated upon one side of the meeting-house, the women upon the other. The first ceremony is that of the washing of feet, each sex performing this duty for its own. Those who are to engage in the ordinance presently enter the meeting, carrying tubs of lukewarm water, anti each member on the front benches removes his or her shoes and stockings. A man on the men’s side and a woman on the women’s then wash the feet one by one, taking the right hand of each individual, as they finish the washing, and giving them the kiss of peace. After the one who performs the washing follows another, with a long towel girded around the waist, who wipes the feet just washed, at the same time giving the light hand and the kiss of peace. As one benchful has the ceremonyjjerformed, it gives place to another. While this ceremony is being conducted, the minister or teachers make a brief speech or read appropriate portions of Scripture, relating to the subject

The next ceremony is the supper itself. Each third bench is eo arranged that the back can be turned upon a pivot at each end, so as to form the top of a long table. This is covered with a white cloth, and presently brothers and sisters enter, bearing large plates or bowls of soup, which are placed upon the tables. Three or four persons help themselves out !of the same dish. After this the communion is administered, and by the singing of hymns and preaching. This the brethren hold is the only true method of administering the ordinance of the Last Supper, and also hold that it is similar to that ceremony as celebrated in the earliest Christian church. Another peculiar ordinance among them is that of anointing the sick with oil, in accordance with the text in James, v, 14. The sick one calls upon the elders of the meeting, and at a settled time the ceremony is performed. It I consists of pouring oil upoir the | the head of the sick person, of lay. ing hands upon them, and praying over them. The ordinance of baptism is administered in running water and by threefold immersion, the officiating minister then laying his hands upon the recipient, who still kneels in the water, and praying over him or her. The ministers or teachers, who receive no stipend whatever, are elected by the votes of the mem- „ beta of the church, he who re-

ceives the largest number of votes being pronounced elected. These elections are summoned by the eiders of the church, who preside over them and receive the votes of the people, either viva voet - in whispers, or by closed ballots. If no candidate has a majority, or if there are a greater number of blank votes cast than for any one candidate, the election is pronounced void.

account of these people, and of their religious customs and ordinances. They are called Hunkers, or Tunkers, from the German tunken, which may be interpreted to dip, or probably “to sop” is a better equivalent’word. They assume for themselves the name brethren on account of the text, Matthew, xxxni. 8, “One is your Master, even Christ, and all ye are brethren.” They also sometimes call themselves ‘"God’s Peculiar People.”

Mount Ayr Drug Store for Sale. I offer my entire stock of drugs, paints and oils for sale, because I have other business that demands my attention. This is a good point for a drug store; the population is 400/ with a large settlement of good farmers, and the only drug store within nine miles. Address W. J. Millek, Mount Ayr, Ind., or enquire at The Republican office. For Chronic bowel troubles or teething time use Rinehart’s Syrup Blackberry; no opium,. 25c. F. B. Meyer i— - Attention! If you desire a fine head 0i hair of a natural hue and free from dandruff, Hall’s Hair Renewer is the best and safest preparation to accomplish it. Boils, pimples, and skin diseases of all kinds speedily dissappear when the blood is purified by the use of Ayer’s Sarsaparilla, It has no equal as a tonic alterative, the results being immediate and satislactory. Ask yonr druggist for it and take no other. Rheumatism is caused by a poisonocid in the blood aud yields to Ayer’s Pills. Many cases which seemed chronic and hopeless, have been completely cured by this medicine, it will cost but little to what effect the Pills may have in your case. We predict success. • A- ■ As usual, A. Leopold’s stock of Fine Clothing is now complete and anyone who will take pains to examine the goods, will at once see that he had an eye to business in the selection of this mammoth stock of clothing, which was bought in the Eastern markets, and at prices that will not fail to secure their sale. This clothing is all warranted to be as represented. Call soon and select a real fine suit of clothing, in any style, at prices that cannot fail to please you,. A. Leopold, The Fashionable Clothier.

Poultry Wanted. Large quantities of poultry are wanted during the next 15 days, and especially of spring chickens. Prices per pound, subject to changes in the market: Highest market price paid for Spring chickens, Ducks and Eggs. J. R. Adams. Our whole new stock is complete and composed of bargains in every thing for fall and winter wear, and cheaper than ever. 2t Chicago Bakgain Stoke. Step in and see Rossbacher’s figure music, for the guitar, at Kannal’s. Ray Leopold’s Rochester shoes, for the fall and winter trade, have arrived and are gems to look at. Ladies, call and secure a pair before the sizes run out. The prices are very reasonable. Sale of hats, Saturday, September 21, at Hemphill <fc Honan’s. Choice of Millinery, SI.OO.

Ws are now ready to talk business, as we have an immense stock of new and seasonable goods for fall and winter, consisting of dry goods, clothing wofajßs, has," caps,- bovts, shoes, rubbers, ladies’ and gents’ furnishing goods, tinware <fcc. Chicago Bargain Store. Long A Eger have still got some wall-paper left, and they have not marked it so high that they can deduct 25 per cent, but they will make it pay any one wishing paper to give them a call. _ Ladies’ shoes at sl, $1.25, $1.50, $2 and $2.25, all reduced 50 cents on each pair. We handle no shoddy pasteboard goods, but sell you the best the market affords. We can save you some money on shoes. Economy Store Co.

Organs and Pianos. Don’t buy an organ or piano until yon see my instruments and learn my prices. I sell as nice an organ for S6O as these commission agents will ask you $75 for. I can save you from SSO to $75 od a piano. Instruments always in stock at Hardman’s. Call in and see them. R. P. Benjamin.

Ask for Ayer’s Sarsaparilla, and be sure you get it, when you want the best blood-purifier. With its T.l -fx I forty years of unexam- ♦ mF ple<l saccess ’ n the cure - Icßv !/ ° f ® lood Diseases, yon ? Il f can mSL ke no mistake in t (I | preferring Ayer's gm > Sarsaparilla ? —toa»iyother.TheforeJjl • l/il)" Z , /,”* r ® Bßer of modern blood ] I f medicines, Ayer’s Sar|i saparilla is still _the moßt popular, being in greater demand than all others combined. . It is concentrated.— • the only $1 Sarsaparilla —— -n worth $5 a bottle. ••Ayer’s Sarsaparilla is selling faster than ever before. I never hesitate to recommend it.”—George W. Whitman, Druggist, Albany, Ind.

“I am safe in saying that my sales of Ayer’s Sarsaparilla far exceed those of any other, and it gives thorough satisfaction.” L. 11. Bush, Des Moines, lowa. “Ayer’s Sarsaparilla and Ayer’s Pills are the best selling medicines in my store. I «an recommend them conscientiously.”— C. Bickhaus, Pharmacist, Roseland, 111. “ We have sold Ayer’s Sarsaparilla here for over thirty years aud always recommend it when asked to name’ the best blood-purifier.”— W. T. McLean, Druggist, Augusta, Ohio. | ■ . “I have sold your medicines for the last seventeen years, and always keep them in .stock,as they are staples. ‘ There is nothing so good for the youthful blood’ as Ayer’s Sarsaparilla.”—Robt. L. Parker. Fox Lake, Wis. “ Ayer’s Sarsaparilla gives tie best satisfaction of any medicine I have in stock. I recommend it, or, as the Doctors say, ‘I prescribe it over the counter.’ It never fails to meet the cases for which I recommend it, even where the doctors’ prescriptions have been of no avail.”—C. F. Calhoun, Monmouth, Kansas. §

Ayer’s Sarsaparilla, Prepared by Dr. J. G. Ayer & Go., Lowell; Mass. ® $1; six, $5. Worth $5 a hottie. waw ■Mwim« ll nisi i, hhmmimi 111 in sataaaaaa JREID PLOVER ptossa O /Ok m I SSllli Wfl Kk fl « a o ~ v W ©# IL v trade yusx. • X 3? OUAtEIS Cancers, Humors, Sores, Ulcers, Swellings, Tumors, Abscesses, Blood Poisoning, Salt Rbeum, Catarrh. Erysipelas, Rheumatism, and all Blood ana Skin .Diseases. Price, $1 per Pint Bottle, or 6 Bottles for $5. lib. can Solid Extract $2.50 J. M. LOOSE BED CLOVER CO., Detroit, Mich. We were licensed $2.00 per day. Our goods were called “Jim Crow" and “auction stuff,” because we sold cheap, but our goods gave entire satisfaction, as our business is nearly double what it was, and now we have the largest stock in town, and our prices are lower than.ever, as goods, are cheaper, and we will remain permanently and always give you bargains in everything, at the lowest one price for cash. 2t. Chicago Bargain £tore.

BjOfA For Sale. Lots No. 14 and 15 and 16 in Benjamin’s addition. • For particulars call on R. P. Benjamin. Buy your goods of parties that are reliable. We make good all imperfections arid sell good, honest goods as cheap as you pay for shoddy stuff. Economy Store Co.. Everybody knows that “the best is the cheapest.” why buy cheap stuff at any price when you can buy good goods for very little more at the Economy Store Co. Bargains :—ln order to make room fora larger stock of goods, J.-E. Spitler, at the post-office, will close out his stock of stationery, books, etc. at a bargain.

To the farmers’, wives of Jasper County: Do you want the highest market price for your poultry? If so, bring it to Farneman & Co., on Front St., opposite Mackey’s marble shop.

Sheriff’s Sale. BY VIRTUE of a certified copy of ,an execution to me directed from the Clerk of .the Jasper Circuit Court, in a cause No. 3977, wherein Alonzo M Atkiiison was plaintiff anil Geo W X iclu.lmhi el uI were.UofuAdaute I mill ring me to make the siii.i of thirty-two dollars and sixty-11 re cent* (».i2.(J. r >), together with interest and costs. I Will «xpuse at public sale on Saturday, October 19th A. D. 1889. between the hours of 10 o’clock A. M. and 4 o’clock P. M, of said day. ut the dootof the Court House, in the Town of Rensselaer, per County, Indiana, tho rents and profits, for a term not exceeding seven (7) Wtars, by the year, of the following described real-estate, towtt; The southwest quarter (*4) of section ten (10) township (27) north, range seven west. And should such rents and profits not sell for a sum sufficient to discharge said execution, interest and costs, I will, at the same time and place, and m the manner aforesaid, expose at public sale the fee simple right of said defendant iu and Io said real"-' estate or so much thereof as sliall be sufficient to discharge said . execution, with interest and costs. Said sale will be made without relief and in accordance with the order of Court iu >-aiil execution. r--—. —_ PJllf.li’ uu;gr - Sbcriff Jasiier County, Ind. W. H. 11. Graham, Atturner lor plaiutiß.

' •• ' ■ •- ... • : ■ '2- .."A- -- . . .. NOTICE + TO + ALL! “ * *“#:••»—» ■ —... n. Closing Out •HSALE.h’ The stock of Merchandise, consisting of Boots & Shoes,

Hats and (Japs, ii im—mbu— ng— Clothing, and 'nMMwiHrJmiumMiajiigiaaßMWßaaMaMgßgaii w. wiimg.wmHaßMMnratmßantaßMßßWti G’nts. Furnishing Goods will positively be CLOSED OUT REGARD! ESS OF COST. IN ORDER TO QUIT BUSINESS. Call in and learn prices before buying elsewhere. Remember the place— 2 doors west of McCoy & Co’s. Bank N. FENDIG, Salesman. All parties khowing themselves indebted to the above firm will please call and settle, as all accounts remaining unsettled wilh go> to the hands of a collector By October 1,1889.

SOLE AGENT FOR THE Eockford, Keystone,. Columbus, Boss, Hampden, Dueber, Waltham, Crown,. : Elgin, m A ... Eayhs A FILLED T - _ <U. —CASES H & XT®®' E s Bear This i<n- Mind: —I can sell you any kind of watch you want, the lowest possible price. Also anything in the Jewelry line. Ladies Chains, Gents Chains, Violin and Guitar Strings Ladies' Brooches, Gents' Cuff Buttons, Gold Pens, Ladies' Cuff Buttons, Gents' Charms, 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. CLQCXSI -f- CI&CKS! Fine watch repairing a specialty. Also all kinds of engraving and monograms made to order. “HARDMAN, THE JEWELER.” GEO. W. GOFF, Restaurant & Bakery. BREAD, CAKES, CONFECTIONERY, FRUITS, CANNED GOODS, TOBACCO AND CIGARS. wasm meals warns —KVSO A GOODLUNCH COUNTER 'Tl V Everything Best and* Cheapest. NORTH SIDE WASHINGTON STREET. RENSSELAER, INDIANA, (Allman's Old Stand.) 1 - ' ■ -