Rensselaer Republican, Volume 22, Number 41, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 June 1890 — CORRESPONDENCE. [ARTICLE]

CORRESPONDENCE.

Wfoeatfleid Ccm er Memorial services wet,® last Sunday at Center | house, in memory of the desk 1 y Milroy Sexton, by Rev. J. T. Sta. ford. t -.

The' prospect for fruit is splendid, especially frieaehMi Mr. and Mrs. W: F. Shafiner celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary, .June 2nd. May they live to celebrate many more anniversaries. Miss Ola Sigler is convalesance; Miss Ella Lintner is not improving as fast as her friends would like to see." Mr. Luke Lange has suffered a a relapse of the mumps, but he is now out of danger. , Mr. and Mrs. W. King, of Hebron, spent Sunday at Wheatfield Center. Mr. L. W. Shaffner’s birthday was celebrated last Sunday by a "surprise dinner, with Misses Ola Sigler and Maggie Lange in attendance. An elegant dinner was served, with an abundance of strawberries and cream. >

From Wheatfield. Farmers are wishing for rain already. J. H. Triton "was in Lafayette a few days ago to replenish his stock of merchandise. Mr. Bently. of Eatsn Rapids, Mich, visited his brother, S. J. Bentley, of this place, for a few days last week. Nearly every body went to the river last Sunday to see some people baptised, and had all their babies exposed to whooping cough. Under the able instructions of our very energetic Sunday school superintendent, we are expecting a nice time at the children’s meeting at the close of this quarter 11. F. Scott and wife spent last week with friends in Brazil. Mrs. Dunn, of Gillam, wife of the late Mr. Dunn, is visiting her daughters, the Misses. McNeils, of this place. > The young people seem to think Mr. Graves vacant store room is a splendid place to tip the light fantastic toe, and Saturday night is the time employed in that amusement. Some of our citizens were awakened to the fact tliatone Joellewett dared to strike a Justice of the Peace, and when he was bound over to court for trial, and could not.get any one to go on his bond, he succeeded in eluding the officer and is seeking parts unknown. May joy go with him and may he never return. Anon.

From illt. Ayr. The dedication of the our soldiers’ monument and memorial services here on May 30th as a grand success. The members of the Post, the citizens and ladies committee had all done their duty so well, that everything moved off on time, and in splendid shape. The dedication and decoration of the soldiers’ monument occupied tlie forenoon. The Mt Ayr band headed the procession around the public square, and furnished instrumental and vocal music during the interesting and impressive ceremonies which followed. Mr. Brenner made the presentation speech. His address was earnest and patrotie, and its spirit and sentiment struck a responsive chord in every loyal heart. The monument was then dedicated according to the ritual of the G. A. K. which is a highly interesting, appropriate and impressive cereffiowy. , . .

Ilf the afternoon, memorial services were held at the M. E. Church, which hud been beautifully decorated for the occogiou. The elioir openeu with patriotic songs. Post commander Stornmont gave a short address, Adjutant W. J. ililler read memorial orders from department and national head quarters, then after another song, cotnmander Stormount introduced the speaker of the day comrade It. W. Marshall, and to say it was a success is not putting it strong enough. He showed himseif equal to the occasion and voiced the sentiments of every true and loyal American citizen. He was followed by an old comrade the iiev. Cox of the M. E. Church who iu eloquent and patriotic words revived the memories and lessons suggested by the occosion. The Kev. Bird of the Baptist Church, responding to the call of the commander then favored the audience with a short but highly interesting, and appropriate address.

The church was crowded, and the services occupied nearly 3 hoars time. The close attention, deep interest, and hearty applause given by the audience to the loyal sentiments expressed by -our

worthy brother and comrade prove that memorial day has a very deep hold upon the hearts of our people. - “G* A. R.” \ * ‘ From Rcmltt’.ttom j Dr. Ramsey,. of "Wolcott, was the guest of Dr. D. H. Patton, last Sunday.

; Martin Gibson, of Peru, was ! /ioTHiF 1 bomelast Saturday, bv tin- | death of Mother. V Mies-CIL&K® Uraper’s school will close on Friday of this week. Mr. Jacob Thomas has gone to Indianapolis to stiuiy gtenograpny rind type-wri tin g* Dr. Hartsell, of Rensselaer, was in - town on; pfofa ssional business, ■ last week. —C—— vj:--: ■-? Bert Crowe, Chat.’- Beal, Merle Fisher, Luther Patto. 3 aod George Allman are all home from their respective places of le aiming, for the summer vacation.

Mr. Robert Gibson, an a,^ e d aD< f worthy citizen of this place. • passed to his rest last Friday eve ning, after an illness of several morphs duration. The funeral serviv.’ ea were held on Sunday, conduete d

"j > by Rev. M. Foster, in the-Presby-terian church, of which the deceased had long been a constant member. The church was filled with sympathizing friends, neighbors and relatives; most of whom followed him to his last resting place in the cemetery near town. Louis Walker, son of Post-mas-ter Walker, spent Sunday and Monday with parents and friends, returning to his business, that of a traveling salesman, on Tuesday. We are glad to chronicle the fact that he is successful beyond his highest expectations. Childrens’ Day was observed in the M. E. Church last Sunday, with the usual beautiful and appropriate exercises. The songs and recitations of the little ones are always sweet and interesting and never more so than on this occasion. The older pupils of the S. S. also contributed to the enjoyment of the very large audience by giving some excellent musical selections. Miss Laura Parks and Master Bert Shepherd, gave and organ and violin duet, and the choir rendered two beautiful anthems. Altogether the evening entertainment was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. The large audience room and the gallery were crowded and many who came w r ere unable to get in. It is now thought that eight miles of gravel road will be constructed this summer, south from town. The Board of School Trustees is now composed of Mr. W. H. Coover, Mr. Wm Townsend and Mr. George Vincent. Mr. Vincent having been appointed at the last meeting of the town board, last Friday evening.

REMINGTONIAN.