Rensselaer Republican, Volume 22, Number 18, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 January 1890 — CORRESPONDENCE. [ARTICLE]

CORRESPONDENCE.

From Remington. The marriage of Walter E. Rich ofKankakec, Ilk, and Miss Lois E. Blood, of this place, took place Tuesday evening at 7:30, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bowman, in the presence of the immediate relatives and a few intimate friends. They left on the 9 p. m. train for their home in Kankakee, where they will be followed by the good wishes of legions of friends, as both are well known and deservedly popular. Mr. and Mrs. Thackery, of Troy, Ohio, and their two children are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Green. About twenty lads of his age helped Master Hammie Whitman celebrate his tenth birthday last Saturday evening, by invitation of his parents, the affair being a surprise to Master Hammie. Mr. John Tharp, of 111., is the guest of his brother, the venerable Justice Tharp. Miss Laura Parks returned last Friday from an extended visit with Miss Agnes Nelson and other friends in Illinois. Robert Love is spending the holidays with relatives and friends in Kankakee. It is surmised that Robert will noj return alone when he comes home.

Ray Thompson of Logansport spent part of last week with his friend, Chauncy Landon, in this place. Miss Anna Draper is spending the holidays with her sister and other friends in Hartford City. Miss Hattie Chappell spent two days of last week in Monticello, the guest of Miss Georgia Bowman. Mr. and Mrs. Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Kearns of Frankfort, are the guests of their relatives Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rich. The concert at the Presbyterian church, last Thursday evening, given by the Dunham Musical Co., was well attended and a large class organized. They will give a concert in Durand Hall on Friday evening of this week, part of the proceeds to be given to the Presbyterian church. Miss Libbie Kenyon, book-keep-er for the large real-estate surance firm of Warner & Warner, Chicago, 111., made a brief visit with parents and many friends in this place, returning to Chicago, Monday. The many friends of Bev. LeMiller will be glad to learn that he will be here during part of the year, dividing his time with this place and Eureka, 111, After a vacation of one week school re-opened on Monday morning. Some of our young people attended the dance at Goodland, last W ednesday everting. Mine host of the Hart House, has added a handsome two story addition to the already large building.

REMINGTONIAN

Kankakee and Dunnvllle. Oscar Graves has moved into his hew house. The roads which have been very bad are getting in a good condition. Miss Minnie Maloney went to Wanatah last Monday, where she will attend school. George Dunn was at home to spend vacation. The schools which dismissedfor holidays, with one exception, resumed work last Monday morning. Mr. Henry has his bouse completed, and will probably move into it this week. Miss Della Gillaspie is visiting friends and .relatives in Knox, this week. The Christmas dinner at Frank Fisher’s was voted a grand success by those who participated, and who did ample j ustice to the good things set before them. Mr. Davis who has bought the Conn farm, is prepaiing to build a new house. John DeArmojid’s daughter, of Westport, Ind., is visiting him this week. It is rumored that Jesse Wood is going to move to Medary villo ? where he will run a restaurant Died.—Dec. 29th, after a prolonged illness of eleven weeks, Miss Alice Sands, aged 18 years, 1 month and 19 days, daughter of Martin and Lydia Sands. She was a devoted member of the M. E. church, and took an active part in the Bunday School work. The funeral services which were largely attended, were held in M. E. church and were conducted by Rev. Mr. Gosa. The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of a large circle of friends in their great affliction.

From South East Marlon. Misses Agnes and Alta Smith spent their holidays with friends at Monon and Monticello. Charley Slaughter is visiting relatives at Indianapolis and Lafayette. Chas. Penright and family, of Mt. Ayr were visiting in this part last week. Mrs. Geo. Haven is still having chills. Frank Sparling, wife and son, of Kansas, are back on a visit. John Haley is also back in these parts, visiting his best girl. Arnie Louris, who had his arm dislocated at school, is getting along nicely.