Rensselaer Republican, Volume 22, Number 5, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 October 1889 — CORRESPONDENCE. [ARTICLE]

CORRESPONDENCE.

—— From Remington. Mr. and Mrd. Wm. H. Sbaw spent last week in Indianapolis, returning Monday night. Hon. Geo. Major is having his newly purchased ! property enlarged'aud improved, by the addition of two or three large rooms. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Sbeffler moved into their handsome new dwelling last week. Rev. Reeder occupied the pulpit of the M. E. Church last Sunday and will hold services there again next Sunday. Mrs. Will Shepherd has been seriously siek but is now convalescent. The ministerial conventions held iu the Christian church, in this place last week, was well attended by the friends of other denominations, as well as by those belonging to that church. There were six ministers in attendance and and the exercises were pleasant and profitable for all concerned. Mr. Mclntire, who has been away in the interests of the thriving town of Manchester, Ala., returned last Saturday. He expects ~fo remain but a few days at presept __ One by one the young men of Remington are leaving their native heath and are '‘seeking fresh fields and pastures new-” Last j ! week two more of them left us, ij Will Morris to enter a lithograph- ! rug establishment in Indianapolis f and Jesse Walker to take a position in a store at Oswego, 111. The young men have the good wishes of hosts of friends.. The Cherokee Indians draw large crowds nightly at Exchange Hall. They are selling a great 1 deal of medicine and are- doing a thriving business. The bell to call the children of the village to their studies arrived on Wednesday of last week and ' was elevated to its position in the.l belfry of the new school house last i Monday-.lt is deep and rich in tone and will ring out over the prairie for many long years, calling thousands of children to prepare for the active duties of life. Miss Netty Price, who has been teaching in Dakota for the past nine months, returned home last Thursday. Remingtonian.

From Wbeattleld. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Janies Clark, recently, a bouncing baby girl. Albert Brooks and family moved to their farm near DeMotte, on Thursday last. Silas Graham and family have moved into the house vacated by Mr. Brooks. Chas. Myers and wife spent > a few days in Chicago, last week. Jas. Swisher has just completed a large hay barn, at Stousburg, for Mr. Stout. W. E. Sweney is moving his office ami hay scales to a more convenient place on the south side of the I. J. & I. By. Jas. Melser, who got the worst of the row with Swaim, at LaCross, a short time agp,. is able to wade the marshes and hunt snipe.

Letter from Mr. Pelley Pine Village, Jnd., Sept. 24. Editor Republican: It was in my heart to say good-bye to my many dear friends at Rensselaer prior to my leaving on Thursday, but having found it impossible to do so I send this letter. My warmest thanks to all our good people who stood by me in my arduous work in connection with our building enterprise there. I shall never forget the courtesies, the forbearances, the tangible proofs of love and esteem shown me during my Pastorate. I remember, too, with gratitude, the kindly spirit and co-operation of the members and adherents of the other churches; nor can I fnrget that had it not been for the words of cheer and the several large and numerous smaller subscriptions from the business men and citizens outside of our church, we could never have succeeded with the church enterprise. God bless the good people of Rensselaer, a kinder than whom cannot be found ■ anywhere in the Western Hemis--1 phere. I We cannot but wish at times that we had been able to do more for your beautiful town, but console ourselves with the thought that our esteemed successor will “grasp the lines” and guide to victory. I desire here also to express my gratitude to the brethren of the “Mystic Tie” for the very kindiv remembrance of me prior io my departure. And as to my church 1 do believe she “did what she could.”

— ... My total receipts were $525.15, which, considering the many who could not afford to support the church on account of building, I think very good indeed ; and besides we paid for missions $72.00, and assisted some in other benevolences. I expect to hear a fine report from you next year when all have done their utmost When J no. M. and J. C., together with Mesdames W., C. and S. will have replenished the treasury according to their ability—- “ When K’r J. will fall in line. And his promised quota pay; And in cushioned pew so line,; Will again devoutly pray.” :

E. G. P.